Radisson Hotel Group has announced a new strategic partnership with Hainan Airlines.Hainan is owned by HNA Group, a China-based conglomerate which is also a majority owner of Radisson Hotel Group.These two global companies will now deepen their relationship even further…
Airbnb is a phenomenon that has been growing immensely in terms of popularity in the past year. However, recently many countries and cities decided to control the company’s activities to tackle many issues connected to them. Despite the increasing regulation,…
Many cities in the world have crossed the 10 million mark in tourist arrivals, and in some of them, this large number has caused coexistence difficulties between visitors and local citizens. A recent study “Future of Tourism, Planning or Massification”,…
Airports Council International World has launched a new policy brief on airport privatisation and funding at a time when critical investment decisions are being taken by airports around the world.The brief, entitled Creating Fertile Grounds for Private Investment in Airports,…
Swiss-Belhotel International signed a management agreement with Zanzibar Crown Hotel and Resort Limited to operate the beachfront Swiss-Belresort Zanzibar, opening next year.This marks the group’s debut in Tanzania and with it, East Africa which is currently witnessing a large demand…
The A330neo, Airbus’ newest widebody aircraft, has embarked on a worldwide tour to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations.As a final step in the aircraft certification phase, these function and reliability tests will include ETOPS missions, landing at diversion airports…
Blockchain technology is the focus of many companies these days contemplating its benefits. Blockchain in tourism also has its future according to experts.Blockchain is now being tested by some companies in the financial industry and other sectors, and already applied…
For many travelers it is a routine. When you arrive at a hotel or restaurant, firstly you ask about wireless connection. However, experts warn that hotel wifi may be very dangerous, though the risks can be avoided.Upon activating WLAN search…
Hamburg Festival is returning for a second year, bringing Londoners a taste of the German city.Last year’s event brought a burst of music, tastes and culture from Hamburg to London and this year they look to build on the success,…
The City of Cape Town, together with key stakeholders – some from the film and media sector – met on Tuesday (June 12) to find a way forward to make the vision of Cape Town becoming the filming hub of…
