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in Asia

Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian opens in China

Hyatt Regency Shenzhen Yantian has opened today in the east of Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China.The 298-room hotel aims to bring the brand’s signature intuitive service and energising experiences to business and leisure guests alike.As part of a new recreational business…

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in Africa

Essential Tips For An Amazing Trip To South Africa

Planning your next trip and thinking about heading to South Africa? You’re definitely in for quite the adventure! Whether you’re looking for a trip where your belly will be filled with an enticing cuisine, magical scenery and an appreciation for…

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in Oceania

It’s time to take tourism seriously – part 2

In part 1, Gillian Saunders shared some thoughts on how tourism can boost employment and help strengthen South Africa’s struggling economy. In part 2, she lays out some ideas on how South Africa should restructure its visa system to realise…

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in North America

Airbus begins construction of A220 in Mobile, Alabama

Airbus has officially begun manufacturing the A220 in the United States.The first team of A220 production workers began work at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama-based production facility following their recent return from on-the-job training in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, where the A220 programme…

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in News

Eastern Airways to offer locally supply snacks on UK flights

Eastern Airways has unveiled a new cabin product refresh sourcing a number of local suppliers throughout its network for the complimentary service offered on board its Flybe franchise services.The on-board product has been revised and will feature guest beers, hand…

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in Asia

Delta putting Asia plans in motion

Delta will cease flights to Singapore on Sept. 22 as it moves closer to shifting all of its Asian operations away from Tokyo’s Narita Airport.Delta has flown Narita-Singapore since assuming the route in 2008 when it merged with Northwest. However,…

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in Africa

Industry petition handed to SA tourism Minister

Tourism stakeholders of the Kruger Lowveld region met with the Minister of Tourism, Nkhensani Kubayi-Ngubane, to hand over a petition that conveys the Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism’s (KLCBT) and the Local Tourism Organisation’s (LTO) concerns.The petition was…

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in North America

At long last, Southwest to enable GDS bookings

Southwest Airlines at long last will provide content and full booking capabilities in global distribution systems via agreements with Travelport and Amadeus. They expect content to be ready for bookings by mid-2020.The agreements will bring “the highest level of participation”…

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