Located within a glittering new skyscraper next to the Petronas Towers, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has opened its doors.Rising 65 storeys above the busy streets of the capital, the all-new hotel is welcoming its first guests to dine, drink,…
Ethiopian Airlines announced on July 10 that it had finalised preparations to resume daily flights to Asmara, Eritrea, on July 17.This follows agreements reached in Asmara between Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and…
Q. My husband and I are planning to visit family next year near Washington DC. We thought of doing a trip through Mexico and Cuba on the way. With visa requirements now, would it be more sensible to leave that…
Comment: Travel editor Winston Aldworth backs Air New Zealand’s new vege burgerAir New Zealand’s introduction of vegetarian burgers has got the country’s meat-eating advocates frothing at the mouth.The airline is serving the “Impossible Burger”, with a patty containing a plant-based…
Hyatt hotels around the world plan to eliminate single-use plastic straws and drink picks.After September, straws and picks will be available on request only, and eco-friendly alternatives will be provided where available.“At Hyatt, we care for people so they can…
Virgin Holidays has added two new Caribbean destinations – and a whole bunch of trademark Virgin Holidays Experiences – to its product range.The move brings the total number of Caribbean destinations up to 14.The authentic and unspoiled nation of St…
British Airways has launched a brand-new app for members of its Executive Club.Members can use the app to discover new ways to collect and spend Avios, find new offers and see personalised ways to spend Avios based on the member’s…
The embassy of Ireland has opened the United Arab Emirates’ first external visa application centre in partnership with VFS Global.Operations at the new centre in Abu Dhabi are now live.All non-UAE nationals who are based in the UAE and who…
Thrill-seeking travellers will soon be able to enjoy high-flying paramotoring, exciting mountain biking and some serious cycling routes in Rwanda as part of new adventure experiences unveiled by Visit Rwanda.Paramotoring is a form of paragliding where the user wears a…
Cruise tourism to Cuba is at its peak: the country is committed to the benefits of the cruising industry as an integral part for tourism in order to rescue its weakened national economy.The cruise lines are now operating in a…
