South African Airways plans to appeal a decision by the High Court that it is liable to the Zimbabwe government for meteorological fees.SAA Spokesperson, Tlali Tlali, told Tourism Update that the national carrier was aware of the judgment and that…
Six tourists have been arrested following a trip to Peru’s Machu Picchu temple over accusations that they had defecated on the cultural heritage site.“The six tourists are being detained and investigated by the public ministry for the alleged crime against…
A luxury hotel ship has been moored at its original destination for just over a year: the John Brewer Reef in Australia, about 70 kilometers from Townsville, Queensland. The floating hotel has 200 rooms, clubs, bars, a gym, a sauna…
Delta Air Lines’ 2019 profit was an all-time high and 21% higher than the year prior. The airline reported net income of $4.77 billion.The strong earnings are one factor that led CEO Ed Bastian to label 2019 a “truly outstanding…
The BelugaXL has entered into service, providing Airbus with 30 per cent extra transport capacity in order to support the on-going production ramp-up of commercial aircraft programmes.The aircraft, which is an integral part of Airbus’ industrial system, made its first…
Bolt has added new functionality to its ride-hailing app, allowing users to request rides with stops at up to three locations with an estimated fare for the entire journey.The multiple destinations feature is being rolled out globally to Bolt users…
Qatar Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Deutsche Bahn, offering travellers seamless connections to and from eight key destinations in Germany.The codeshare partnership with Deutsche Bahn, one of the largest railway operators in Europe, will provide passengers with connections…
The reputation of a destination can come under fire when negative press and social media are circulated worldwide, making it more important than ever to monitor any coverage and for industry to be proactive in addressing any negative reports before…
Rio de Janeiro’s City Authority estimates to receive 1.9 million tourists during the Rio carnival, which surpasses last year’s 1.7 million. It also expects to have 7 million people on the city streets, and maximum hotel occupation.According to the president…
Tourism Australia has developed a resource for agents or travellers currently visiting or planning to visit the country in response to the ongoing bushfire situation.The new portal shows which tourism areas have been affected.Wildfires have been burning across the east…
