Exports generated by international tourism reached US$1.7 trillion in 2018, a four per cent increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organisation shows.For the seventh year in a row, tourism exports grew…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Travel advisors are confident their customers will be enchanted by Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. As Jedi master Yoda might say, “Like it, guests will.”The 14-acre Galaxy’s Edge, the largest single-theme attraction Disney has ever introduced, is…
Madeira has experienced a boost in golf numbers during the first four months of 2019, with the two ‘mainland’ courses experiencing almost double-digit growth.Palheiro Golf has enjoyed 9.4 per cent growth on the same period last year, while Santo da…
In response to environmental pressure, the European Union should soon tax the air transport.It seems the low-cost airline ticket prices will soon be over! For several months now, the question of ecological taxation has been hanging over air transport, at…
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China launched a travel alert to the United States, mainly for security reasons, due to the recent shootings and robberies, as well as the harassment of the authorities, in full escalation of the…
Bombay Brasserie, Taj Cape Town’s Indian cuisine restaurant, is being expanded and given a redesign.Dining at Bombay Brasserie will be suspended during the renovation but signature dishes will be offered at Taj Cape Town’s Mint Restaurant & Terrace during the…
Hilton has announced the signing of Rok Hotel, Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, representing the brand’s debut in the Caribbean.Slated to open in 2020, the 168-room property, owned by PanJam Investment, sits in a multi-purpose complex on the Kingston Waterfront…
Naumi Hotels, a Singapore-based private hotel owner and operator, has announced that it is expanding its presence in Australasia with the acquisition of business of the Dairy Private Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand.The move marks the group’s first hotel in…
American Airlines has confirmed it now expects the Boeing 737 Max to remain grounded until at least September 3rd.The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier had previously removed the aircraft type from its schedule until August 19th.American originally planned to operate roughly…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has confirmed the official reopening of Hôtel du Louvre following a complete renovation.As part of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, a collection of distinct hotels with their own narrative, Hôtel du Louvre sits in the heart of…
