Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas is now home to the newest Inkaterra organic spa at the Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba.Inspired by the nearby Urubamba river and traditional Andean architecture, the new Mayu Spa features a rustic chic design and showcases…
After being closed for 16 months, Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano National Park has just re-opened to the public.Featuring a new online booking system and new safety measures, the park aims to reclaim its position as one of the country’s most…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s government has bought four new ferries and announced a new departure site for those traveling to two nearby islands popular with tourists.Officials say the move is expected to reduce travel time to…
Thus far, 2018 has proven to be a prosperous year for many in the industry, thanks in no small part to the strength of the U.S. economy.And while economists are predicting a slowdown in growth next year, the next 12…
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Situated around twenty minutes ride away on the VLT from central Rio’s Cinelândia station, the ‘Cemitério dos Ingleses’ (English Cemetery) in Gamboa is a true hidden gem that holds many fascinating stories about British-Brazilian interactions…
From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International today announced rapid expansion plans across Africa.Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunities are driving the momentum of growth for the company, amplified by five new hotel signings.The…
Najib Balala, Kenya cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife, has said it the country will use Africa’s leading hotel investment forum – AHIF – as a launch pad for innovative tourism investment opportunities.The news comes as the ministry aims to…
Chinese outbound tourism is a big player in the worldwide tourism industry. According to reports, the outbound travel market of China is expected to exceed $163 billion by 2024.Many countries ease the entry requirements for Chinese tourists in order to…
Following the release of South Africa’s July arrivals stats, Tourism Update spoke to experts in the trade about the continued growth coming out of the South American market.According to the trade, there are a number of factors driving the growth…
Quiport has announced an expansion and improvement plan at the Mariscal Sucre International Airport.The plan, which runs until 2020, involves nine projects structured around three key areas – investment, service and development.It aims to improve airport processes for the benefit…
