The medical students mantra ‘do no harm’ is increasingly becoming decisive for tourists’ choices.If you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a luxury vacation, check o…
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CNN Return to Parts Unknown travel TV series post Anthony Bourdain
CNN Return to Parts Unknown travel TV series post Anthony BourdainThe remaining episodes, though incomplete, will be pieced together with follow up interviews and guests who knew the late chef.“…
Rotorua: Zipping through the Dansey Reserve canopy rope course
Eli Orzessek takes to the trees in a Rotorua Forest and manages to hold on to both camera and stomach.In woodlands outside Rotorua, the quiet stillness of the forest is punctuated by occasional screec…
Roadshows: Appealing to different international markets
A panel discussion, ‘Future of Roadshows – Maximising Your Marketing Spend’, was held at this year’s Satsa Conference, where panellists discussed dealing with various and emerg…
Canberra: The Australian town overrun by kangaroos
Driving through the Canberra suburb of Ainslie about 9pm, a mob of about 20 kangaroos hopped across the road. They took their time, lazily eyeing my car.Just for the record, Ainslie is not out in the …
UK sees strong growth in overseas arrivals for 2017
The UK saw strong growth in 2017 from a mix of overseas visitor markets including China, Australia, the Gulf Cooperation Council, India and the US, underpinning a record year for inbound tourism.New f…
Tourism from BRIC nations plays major role in South Africa’s economy
South Africa’s tourism industry has been buoyed by the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations. This is according to an economic assessment by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Strategy&, …
New Zealand’s most exclusive – and expensive – luxury lodges
New Zealand is a favourite holiday destination for the rich and famous – and the proof can be found in the number of luxury lodges dotted around the country’s most stunning scenic spots.Of…
Flying from Changi to Auckland aboard Singapore Airlines
Winston Aldworth flies Singapore Airlines SQ285 from Changi to Auckland.The plane: A Boeing 777-300ER. These aircraft have Singapore’s new interiors. It’s a luxe, modern look with res…
Ethical traveller: The tide is turning against plastic
Meet the Dolpo-paA remote outpost of the Himalayas which missed out on the adventure travel boom will have the chance to try its hand at tourism from November when a Scottish businessman leads the ina…