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 figures from VisitBritain show double-digit growth in visits…
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&, released on July 24. The report comes as South Africa is preparing to…
Every day tourists flock from around the world to catch a glimpse of Australia’s most photographed and lauded natural beauties.But Sydney’s Bondi Beach isn’t just a drawcard for its impressive looks — it’s a buzzing hub of activity for swimmers,…
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 restful tones and, throughout the Business Cabin, soft edges.Class: Business — I’m all about the…
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 inaugural trekking tour of his new…
Most cities and countries share similar rules – and that certainly makes life a bit easier for everyone.But a new internet thread has revealed how there are dozens of weird legal discrepancies that could see the unwary come unstuck, the…
Deal of the week: Antarctica discountsPolar voyages in Antarctica are discounted by 30 per cent for 2019 and 2020 if bookings are paid for by August 18 this year. There are six ships and a range of cruises from which…
The public comment period ends this Sunday for a proposed tax that would charge visitors between $17 and $24. The tax revenue would be used to fund tourism infrastructure and conservation efforts.“As the number of visitors to our country increases…
Justine Tyerman nearly falls off her chair in excitement at the announcement this morning that New Zealand’s largest alpine resort is to be developed between Wanaka and Queenstown.The news skiers and snowboarders have been praying for, for years, popped into…
Booking Holdings has entered into an agreement to acquire hotel metasearch site, HotelsCombined.Based in Sydney, Australia, with a strong presence in Asia-Pacific and thousands of active affiliates worldwide, HotelsCombined will report into Booking Holdings’ travel metasearch brand, Kayak.“HotelsCombined has built…
