The Namibia Tourism Board has revealed findings from research on the UK outbound market that show that 33% of UK visitors to the country booked their visit via a travel agent and 33% via a tour operat…
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Britain prepares for record breaking bank holiday weekend
VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip-tracker survey has revealed that 8.6 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this bank holiday weekend, bringing an esti…
Luton Airport to get first express-style train service
London Luton Airport has announced a new partnership agreement with Abellio, which will operate the East Midlands Railway for the next eight years.The partnership will bring a package of more than &po…
Waterman takes up sales leadership at Visit Orlando
Visit Orlando chief executive, George Aguel, has announced industry veteran Michael Waterman has been appointed chief sales officer for the organisation.Waterman will oversee the travel industry and c…
Hogg steps down as chief executive of Cathay Pacific
Rupert Hogg has stepped down as chief executive of Cathay Pacific.Hogg warned on Monday staff could be fired if they “support or participate in illegal protests” in Hong Kong.Last week, Ch…
Winkler appointed general manager at Fairmont the Palm
Kai Winkler has been appointed to the role of general manager with Fairmont the Palm in Dubai.Taking over leadership of the hotel, situated on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the German national is a season…
Tate Modern recognised as top attraction for first time in ten years
Visits to England’s attractions rose by two per cent in 2018, with revenue also up by two per cent on the previous year, according to figures from VisitEngland’s annual Attractions Survey.…
Tilling to step down as Funway Holidays managing director
Melissa Tilling has revealed she will step down from her role as managing director of Funway Holidays after 11 years with the company.The company is owned by Apple Leisure Group Vacations (ALGV).Effec…
Hong Kong International cancels all Monday evening flights
Hong Kong International Airport cancelled all flights on Monday as thousands of protesters descend on the location to campaign against a proposed extradition bill and police treatment of protesters.Cr…
Tourism bodies tackle ‘biggest single threat to tourism’
Tourism bodies are not resting on their laurels amid “widespread and pervasive” negative reporting on crime and other negative issues facing South Africa, but instead are tackling this hea…