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in Oceania

Tourists flock to Uluru as climb ban introduced

Tourists have been rushing to Uluru in Australia before climbing on the sacred rock is banned.Huge crowds gathered at the site, formerly known as Ayers Rock, which will be permanently off limits to tourists from Saturday morning.Uluru is sacred to…

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in North America

WTH executive Debbie Fiorino named AmaSiena godmother

Debbie Fiorino, senior vice president and chief operating officer of owned brands for World Travel Holdings, will be the godmother of AmaWaterways’ AmaSiena.AmaWaterways’ 24th ship is set to make its debut in July 2020, sailing 10- and 11-night itineraries on…

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in Europe

London hotels pull away from regional competitors

Trading in quarter three for UK hotels has again showed a considerable contrast between those in London compared with the provinces.That is according to the latest UK hotel market tracker, produced by HVS London, AlixPartners and STR.With London properties seeing…

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in Asia

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort opens to first guests

Set amid 18 hectares of lush tropical flora and fauna on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort has opened its doors as the first Pullman property in the Maldives.The all-inclusive resort boasts 122 decadent villas, including two exclusive…

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in Africa

SADC Tourism Programme 2020- 2030 comes into effect

The Joint Meeting of Ministers Responsible for Environment, Natural Resources and Tourism from the Southern African Development Community has approved the SADC Tourism Programme for 2020-2030.The programme was developed in close collaboration with member states and is intended to serve…

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in Oceania

Etihad Airways expands Saudia codeshare partnership

Etihad Airways and Saudia have marked the first anniversary of their commercial partnership by announcing 12 new codeshare routes to key destinations in Asia and Europe.Since signing their agreement in October last year, the two airlines have placed their flight…

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