Tourism Fiji announced the appointment of its new Country Manager for India, Sunil Menon.In his previous role, Menon championed strategic planning, sales, marketing and enhancements across Tourism Boa…
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Mackay Marina Hotel opens in Queensland, Australia
Accor has further increased its footprint in the central Queensland market having acquired a franchise agreement with Mandala Asset Solutions for their recently purchased Mackay Marina Hotel.The eight…
Airbnb’s new rules rein in revellers and flat parties following shooting
Airbnb is taking more steps to crack down on parties and nuisance guests in the wake of a Halloween shooting at an Airbnb rental in a San Francisco suburb where five people were killed.The company sai…
RCL Ovation of the Seas delays sailing as guests caught up in White Island eruption
Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has altered its itinerary following an eruption on White Island in which cruise guests were caught up.The ship which was due to sail for Wellington this eve…
South Africa Concerned About The Fall Of Tourism
The Minister of Tourism of South Africa, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, has noted and expressed concern over the report on the decline in visitors traveling to South Africa. The data on Tourism and Migrati…
Air New Zealand’s inaugural Singapore-Christchurch service takes flight
Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight between Singapore and Christchurch took off from Changi Airport on December 1, 2019, marking the start of its five times weekly seasonal service, which will op…
Le Meridien Hyderabad appoints Rakesh Upadhyay as General Manager
With 2020 less than 30 days away, the leading travel show in Asia-Pacific, OTM has revealed its line-up for next year and it looks promising as ever. Many esteemed participants from the past have rein…
Princess Cruises wins Cruise Critic Shore Excursion award in spite of ‘insensitive’ Tauranga pōwhiri
Cruise Critic, the worlds’ most visited cruise review website, has announced the winners of its twelfth annual Editor’s Picks Awards.With twenty awards for excellence, the consumer review …
Strong Growth, Increased Competition And Higher Customer Expectations In Apac Villa Rental Market
Comparing to 2017, Villa Finder found that the villa rental market in the Asia Pacific has grown by 12%, reaching US$440m. More villas are being built across markets like Bali, Thailand, New Zealand, …
Domestic Tourism Sector Of Brasilia Growing The Most
The tourism sector of the Brazilian capital, Brasília, expects an increase of 20% in travel packages sold for the period between December and March.School holidays, Christmas festivities, New Y…