In the context of rapidly declining biodiversity, it is crucial to grow the wildlife tourism industry, but conservation also needs to diversify its income and cannot rely solely on tourism.This is according to Justin Francis, CEO of Responsible Travel, talking…
Six Senses has unveiled plans for the opening of its first property in the Americas in early 2021, with the launch of Six Senses Botanique in Brazil.The resort lies in the Mantiqueira area, 2.5 hours from São Paulo and 3.5…
Tony Coleman, one of the pioneers of investment in precious metals in New Zealand, did the math to see who came out on top – KiwiSaver, shares or gold.It was a calculation spurred, he says, by gold’s record-breaking returns over…
Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta expressed some measured optimism during the company’s third-quarter earnings call Wednesday, reporting steady progress on the systemwide occupancy front and a gradual pick-up in global travel demand.“Occupancy is meaningfully up from the lows we saw in…
Zimbabwe will soon establish a museum to tell the story of the country’s liberation struggle (also known as the Rhodesian Bush war, from 1964 to 1979) and to display the associated materials, objects and artifacts around this history.Minister of Information,…
The first passengers have successfully travelled in a hyperloop pod in the desert of Nevada.The test was carried out by Virgin Hyperloop, one of a number of companies seeking to bring the technology to market.“For the past few years, the…
Robin Kamark has stepped down from his role as chief commercial officer with Etihad Airways as the carrier restructures in the wake of the Covid-19 travel slump.Following his departure, the business units within the commercial department will be separated and…
Iata has welcomed the three new recommendations contained in the second edition of Take-off: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis by the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Council Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART).CART brings together the expertise…
Travel volumes for the Thanksgiving holiday will be significantly depressed compared to recent years, Allianz said. But those who do travel are likely headed to Mexico.Allianz reviewed travel plans for flights leaving U.S. airports from Nov. 21 to Dec. 1….
Accor and SBE have unveiled plans to open their first Mondrian hotel in Australia.Set for an oceanfront location on Queensland’s Burleigh Heads beach, the 208-room Mondrian Gold Coast will feature a fitness center and spa, as well as several restaurants…
