Ethiopian transport minister, Dagmawit Moges, has said there are “clear similarities” between recent accidents involving Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air jets.Both planes were Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.The Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed after take-off from Addis Ababa, killing all 157…
Cuba, which recently surpassed 1 million foreign visitors so far this year, expects to maintain its tourism growth trend throughout 2019. Tourism has become the most dynamic industry of the island’s economy.Manuel Marrero Cruz, Cuban Minister of Tourism, announced recently…
Nicholas Jones flies aboard NZ105 from Auckland to Sydney.Check-in: Busy but very quick thanks to automated kiosks and bag drop. There were enough staff around to help the mostly-older customers who can’t navigate the technology. Automation continues through Customs.The plane:…
When coupled with Mexico’s drug-related violence and an already declining American visitor base, the new government’s decision to shutter its 21 international tourism promotion offices has created “the perfect storm,” according to Apple Leisure Group CEO Alex Zozaya.But he and…
All hotels in Reunion Island have recorded a decrease in overnight stays in 2018. With a total of 1,196,100 overnight stays, bookings and reservations have dropped by 1% compared to 2017. Social movements at the end of the year, bad…
The Portuguese Secretary of State for Tourism announced a set of measures to turn the country into a popular wine tourism destination. The measures should focus on professional training, product qualification, and marketing. Last year, 2.5 million tourists came to…
Kyo, a contemporary Japanese restaurant based in Dubai, has re-opened following its move to Palm Jumeirah.The property has taken up residence at the Pointe, moving away from the Golden Mile.It is also now a licensed premises.The Pointe is a hub…
The well-known Pezula Hotel on SA’s Garden Route has been saved from business rescue by a South African consortium, which purchased the property for €14.7m, with the consortium’s total tourism investment being R1.5bn (€91.6m).A complex transaction facilitated by TPF Advisors,…
If your idea of paradise is soaking in hot springs with a cool drink in hand, looking at a volcano cone smoking in the distance, then check out our updated review of The Springs Resort in Costa Rica.When you’ve been…
Deal of the week: Get fresh in HawaiiOne thing Hawaii is known for is its “fresher than fresh” fish. Banzai Sushi in Haleiwa, on the North Shore of Oahu, serves some of the healthiest food. Raw, locally grown organic produce…
