When the Africa Hotel Investment Forum takes place in Nairobi in October, it will host the strongest line up of global hotel industry chief executives in its history.Among those present will be Christopher Nassetta, president and chief executive of Hilton…
Have you ever booked a small group tour in order to discover more of a travel destination? It might be the best option for an attraction-packed country like Costa Rica.We’re big fans of independent travel here at Luxury Latin America,…
New Zealand is a favourite holiday destination for the rich and famous – and the proof can be found in the number of luxury lodges dotted around the country’s most stunning scenic spots.Of course, extreme luxury also attracts an extreme…
Princess Cruises unveiled renderings of areas of the Sky Princess, a ship due in October 2019, including suites with the largest balconies ever offered on Princess.The 700 square foot verandas will give suite guests a private vantage of the ship’s…
Not all people who look poor are also poor in other countries. This is due to different income and living standards. At the same time, very few locals will be able to afford holidays. That’s why, as a traveler, we…
Ukraine is a country that has for years been relying on tourism as a crucial sector to support the stagnating economy. At its peak, Ukraine welcomed 24.7 million foreign visitors (2014). However, since the conflict in the country broke out,…
Minor International has struck a deal with Oceanwood Capital Management to acquire a 5.7 per cent shareholding in NH Hotel Group.The move follows a similar deal between Minor and Tangla Spain in June, which saw Minor take an 8.4 per…
Tourism in Zimbabwe has increased 15% since the departure of its former president Robert Mugabe, who led the country for 37 years.According to official data, the number of tourists visiting the country increased to 554,417 in the first quarter of…
As part of its ongoing expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean, the world’s largest car rental company has opened four new Enterprise Rent-A-Car locations at the Dominican Republic’s largest airports.Customers can now visit the brand at Punta Cana International…
The UK saw strong growth in 2017 from a mix of overseas visitor markets including China, Australia, the Gulf Cooperation Council, India and the US, underpinning a record year for inbound tourism.New figures from VisitBritain show double-digit growth in visits…
