An independent assessment by the international tourism advisory expert, Martin Jansen van Vuuren, has quantified the significant economic benefits to host countries of the influential Africa Hotel Investment Forum.van Vuuren, a partner at Futureneer Advisors, reveals that when AHIF returns…
I was shocked when I found out the affordable room rates at one of the most luxurious hotels I’ve visited in Guadalajara.During a recent press trip to write a cover story about tourism in Guadalajara for TravelAge West, a travel…
New Zealand has been identified as the top family travel destination with our scenery, safety record and activities rated as being sure to please people of all agesFamily holidays are the stuff of legends.There’s no richer ground for cultivating shared…
Delta will offer enhanced economy cabin dining service on international flights beginning in November.Flyers in the carrier’s main cabin will experience the upgrade soon after boarding when flight attendants offer a sparkling wine or Bellini (sparkling wine with peach nectar).Later,…
Vietjet has launched two new routes connecting Vietnam and Japan.The news was revealed during a state visit to Japan by Vietnamese prime minister, Nguyen Xuan Phuc, as part of the G20 summit.The new routes will see Vietjet connect Ho Chi…
VisitEngland has launched a business-to-business digital platform that enables tourism suppliers to connect to multiple international distributors.Tourism Exchange Great Britain is a one-stop shop for English tourism suppliers including accommodation providers, visitor attractions and experiences, to link to distributors with…
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its second Radisson Collection property in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.The Mansard Riyadh, a Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences brings the group’s portfolio in the kingdom to 43 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments, with…
Anglers are gearing up to enjoy fishing season in Uganda this month.The dry season, usually from July to October, brings the best opportunities for sport fishing around the Murchison Falls National Park.Uganda offers tourists at all levels, some of the…
Stretching along the western shores of South America’s Southern Cone, Chile offers a bedazzling variety of windswept coastlines, sparse desertscapes, magnificent glaciers, beautiful (and oftentimes colorful) architecture and great museums.From the arid Atacama Desert in the north to the rugged…
New Zealand’s passport has been slipped down the ranks from 8th-equal to 9th-equal “most powerful” in the world, as Singapore reclaims the number one position alongside Japan.The ranking has been produced by the Henley Passport Index, using data from the…
