Germany is more popular as a travel destination than ever before. The statistics confirm the continual tourism boom. Last year, the number of overnight stays rose by 4% to 477.6 million, according to official statistics. It was the ninth record…
Attracting more tourism or preserving their ecosystem is a dilemma that beaches and islands around the world are facing today. The massive and uncontrolled arrival of visitors to important ecological areas has become a problem for several of these destinations,…
InterContinental Hotels Group has bought luxury hotel operator, Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. The US$300 million (R4,2bn) cash acquisition includes all of Six Senses’ brands and operating companies but does not include any real estate assets.The acquisition takes IHG’s portfolio…
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice to Nicaragua, no longer advising against all but essential travel to the country, and instead advising visitors to exercise a high degree of caution.In 2017, Nicaragua welcomed a 19 per…
A remote and rugged visit goes back, way back, writes Alexander Robertson.At a time when parts of the world are experiencing unsustainable tourism, Intrepid Travel is getting back to its roots as it kindles a new partnership with the Yolngu…
Delta Air Lines and easyJet have confirmed they are in talks over the future of Alitalia.The American carrier and UK-based low-cost airline confirmed they have linked with Italy’s state-backed railway company Ferrovie dello Stato to examine a bid for the…
European plane manufacturer Airbus has taken the “painful” decision to cease deliveries of the A380 in 2021.The news comes after key partner Emirates cut its orderbook from 162 to 123 of the superjumbo.The aircraft has struggled to compete with more…
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has stepped in to support holidaymakers who were booked to travel with Mountain Paradise after the company, based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, ceased trading.The company (ATOL 6404) also traded under the names of Tatra Photography…
Air Astana has declared unaudited net profit for 2018 of US$5.3 million, driven by higher revenues and higher jet fuel costs.The figure last year was $39.1 million.Total airline revenue for the past 12 months rose by ten per cent to…
Jamaica Tourist Board has named New York-based Beautiful Destinations as its new creative advertising agency of record.The selection follows a highly competitive agency search conducted in 2018.The agency will be responsible for spearheading the destination’s inspired and aggressive campaign efforts,…
