The Caribbean tourism sector is projected to record strong growth in 2019 on the heels of a stronger-than-expected performance last year.The Caribbean Tourism Organisation, the authority on regional tourism statistics and performance, is forecasting six to seven per cent growth…
Thailand has launched a new electronic visa on arrival system for international travellers.The service offers travellers a new experience when entering the country at the Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueng airports in Bangkok, as well as at Phuket and Chiang Mai…
Mexico plans to rebuild its tourism industry. However, one of the first steps to do so is a controversial move. Mexico announced closing 18 of the 21 Mexican tourism offices around the world by the end of the month.Only three…
Google has announced that the closure of the general public version of Google+ will be effective on April 2. The American giant was relying heavily on its social network Google+. But success has never been achieved. In addition, security flaws…
Germany is more popular as a travel destination than ever before. The statistics confirm the continual tourism boom. Last year, the number of overnight stays rose by 4% to 477.6 million, according to official statistics. It was the ninth record…
Attracting more tourism or preserving their ecosystem is a dilemma that beaches and islands around the world are facing today. The massive and uncontrolled arrival of visitors to important ecological areas has become a problem for several of these destinations,…
InterContinental Hotels Group has bought luxury hotel operator, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. The US$300 million (R4,2bn) cash acquisition includes all of Six Senses’ brands and operating companies but does not include any real estate assets.The acquisition takes IHG’s portfolio…
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice to Nicaragua, no longer advising against all but essential travel to the country, and instead advising visitors to exercise a high degree of caution.In 2017, Nicaragua welcomed a 19 per…
A remote and rugged visit goes back, way back, writes Alexander Robertson.At a time when parts of the world are experiencing unsustainable tourism, Intrepid Travel is getting back to its roots as it kindles a new partnership with the Yolngu…
Delta Air Lines and easyJet have confirmed they are in talks over the future of Alitalia.The American carrier and UK-based low-cost airline confirmed they have linked with Italy’s state-backed railway company Ferrovie dello Stato to examine a bid for the…
