July 18 (also known globally as Mandela Day) 2018 marks the passage of a century since the birth of the great South African revolutionary, Nelson Mandela. The Nelson Mandela Foundation is marking this year by investing their efforts in building…
Boeing and United Airlines announced the carrier has expanded its commitment to the 787 Dreamliner program with a repeat order for four more 787-9 planes.The deal is valued at about $1.1 billion at current list prices.“These new 787 aircraft are…
Housing development and the tourism boom threaten the 46,000 kilometers of the Mediterranean coasts, putting at risk natural sites and traditional activities.The Mediterranean coast, a coastline territory stretched throughout 21 countries, attracts one third of world tourism.The number of international…
Norwegian has reported a net profit of NOK300 million (£28 million) for the second quarter, despite the highest growth in the company’s history.Going forward, the growth will slow down and ramp-up costs will decrease, in line with Norwegian’s strategy, the…
World Cup fever has delivered Heathrow’s busiest June on record, as more than seven million passengers travelled through the UK’s hub.In total 7,125,000 passengers passed through the terminals last month, a figure 5.4 per cent up on June last year.On…
Virgin Holidays has added two new Caribbean destinations – and a whole bunch of trademark Virgin Holidays Experiences – to its product range.The move brings the total number of Caribbean destinations up to 14.The authentic and unspoiled nation of St…
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has launched the world’s largest tourism start-up competition.In partnership with Globalia, a tourism group in Spain and Latin America with a turnover of over €3.57bn in 2016, and a presence in more than 20 countries,…
PricewaterhouseCoopers’ (PwC) team of hotel specialists provided an overview of how the hotel industry is expected to develop over the coming years, on Thursday (July 5) at 54 on Bath in Johannesburg.The report, titled ‘PwC Hotels outlook: 2018-2022: South Africa…
Thomas Cook Airlines is adding Easter 2019 flights from Cardiff airport for the first time, meaning that thousands of people can head to Europe for some spring sunshine.With 11 flights a week from April 3rd next year until the end…
AccorHotels has signed an agreement with a consortium of 15 banks for a new €1.2 billion revolving credit facility, with a margin that will be notably dependent on the group’s performance in terms of environment, social and governance.The new facility…
