Cape Town is seeing an increase in cruise tourism, as a total of 17 518 people disembarked in the city between October and January 20, from vessels carrying a total of 6 562 crew members.January marks the peak of cruise…
The municipality of Rio, which is preparing to host its most important tourist event, from March 2 to 9, this year brought technology into the city’s streets. As announced recently by the new chief of the Rio State Military Police,…
FCM Travel Solutions has established a global airline distribution team to spearhead industry collaboration between technology and global distribution providers, travel management companies and airlines in developing solutions to book and service NDC content.Appointed to lead the team is Jason…
On Friday, Jan 25, President Trump agreed to end the partial government shutdown by funding the government for three weeks. He plans to continue negotiations with Congress over a deal for a border wall. Airports fighting numerous delays rejoice but…
An American start-up will soon be offering stays in space, within its future luxury hotel in orbit. The first space hotel stay could be booked there in 2022, with a preparation of 3 months and a few million dollars.The Orion…
Carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions from the global aviation industry will increase by 21% and 16% respectively, until 2040, in comparison to the levels recorded in 2017, according to the annual report on environmental performance of the…
Macau has registered more than 35.8 million arrivals in 2018, an increase of 9.8% compared to 2017, accounting for a rise in hotel occupancy and visitor spending, officials said last week.The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the world’s largest sea crossing that…
Passengers and operators are reminded that it is possible to acquire a visa for Tanzania when transiting/disembarking in Mwanza, however the Immigration Office at Mwanza Airport does not accept any form of credit card payments.Passengers at Mwanza Airport are escorted…
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Somewhere between the restaurants and bars on the streets and the food and drink-sellers on the sand lie the ‘quiosques’ (kiosks). These informal bars and restaurants often serve excellent cocktails, something delicious to eat, and…
Keely Allen finds her sea legs on a family adventure.From the moment we boarded the Golden Princess, we knew we were on the wrong ship.Of the 2500 passengers, my two sisters and I were among a handful under 35, but…
