The Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (Barsa) has appointed a new Board of Directors, at an annual general meeting held on May 24.Nine members were elected, to ensure delivery of the organisation’s strategic objectives and to drive the…
A bill that would allow foreign airlines to fly domestically within Brazil is awaiting the signature of President Jair Bolsonaro.The measure, passed by Brazil’s House and Senate last week, builds upon a temporary decree signed in late December by outgoing…
Since June 2018, when state advertising in private media was banned, the Mincetur (Peruvian Tourism Board) has stopped investing in processes to promote the Peru brand internationally. As a result, Minister Édgar Vásquez indicated that inbound tourism into the country…
For its debut in Latin America, Nobu Hotels has selected the white shores of west Mexico.Nobu Hotel Los Cabos is luxury Japanese Beach Chic at its most enticing – a stylish aesthetic of contemporary Japanese minimalism using locally sourced materials.The…
Jamaica has been selected to chair the United Nations World Tourism Organisation Regional Commission for the Americas.The Caribbean nation will lead the organisation for the biennium 2019-2021.“Jamaica graciously accepts the position of chairman for the Regional Commission of the Americas…
During my recent visit to Acapulco to cover Tianguis, Mexico’s big tourism conference, to write news reports for TravelAge West, I stayed at the Princess Mundo Imperial, an imposing resort set in Acapulco’s Diamante district. This is a review of…
Quito, capital of Ecuador, has boosted its connections to the world.In 2019 Santiago, Paris and Toronto will be reached thanks to new partnerships with LATAM, Air France and Air Canada Rouge.Imagine being just one flight away from the famous Plaza…
The first ship designed specifically for the beautiful Galapagos Islands – Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Flora – is preparing to embark on her transatlantic journey to her new home following a delivery ceremony.In honour of the significant moment – a culmination…
Air Canada has entered into an exclusive agreement to purchase Air Transat.The flag-carrier hopes the proposed transaction, valued at approximately $520 million or $13 per share, will create a Montreal-based global travel services company in leisure, tourism and travel distribution.Air…
Marie-Paule Nowlis has been appointed general manager of Sofitel London St James.Nowlis, who brings with her 30 years’ experience with the Sofitel brand, and a career shaped by international roles, joins at the start of a new chapter for the…
