Construction has begun on SeaWorld San Diego’s new attraction for 2020 — the tallest, fastest and longest dive coaster in California.The initial phase of construction involves preparing the site for the installation of the ride’s foundation and utilities.The dive coaster…
The facility is now more than 50 per cent larger than before and boasts new thermotherapy areas for men and women.The location now encompasses 545 square meters (from 360 square meters before the renovation), with high-end amenities including six inspired…
MSC Cruises has announced it will bring two ships to South Africa’s shores for the 2020/2021 cruise season.This will mark the first time that two different classes of MSC Cruises’ ships will be deployed in South Africa, MSC Opera (Lirica…
Embraer has announced a US$30 million investment in the expansion of its Eugênio de Melo unit.The facility is based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.Through the construction of new facilities, the site will have capacity for over 4,000…
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes to Japan as tensions between the two countries rise.At the same time, the airline will increase the frequency of routes in the south-east Asia, Oceania, and Chinese…
The Port of Seattle has seen its biggest cruise season yet, with an estimated 1,204,170 revenue cruise passengers this year, breaking last year’s record of 1,114,888.The results of a new economic impact report show that the cruise business is worth…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, posted Africa’s highest average daily rate (ADR), according to the most recent 12-month data from STR (formerly Smith Travel Research).From July 2018 through June 2019, the city registered an absolute ADR of US$163.79 when measured in constant…
International Airlines Group has attacked Heathrow airport’s plans to make passengers stump up £3.3 billion in advanced costs for a third runway before planning permission is guaranteed.In a submission to the Civil Aviation Authority, IAG argues it has absolutely no…
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Christian Ruge as the new general manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, Bulgaria.Having worked in Germany, New York, Poland, Egypt, China, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, Ruge brings more than 25 years of…
Satsa is calling on members of the South African tourism industry to assist it in responding to harmful coverage of the country due to safety and security concerns.One of the strategies Satsa has identified is for industry players to be…
