Africa will host the seventh Biennial International Tourism Studies (ITSA) Conference for the first time this year, from August 6 to 10.The University of South Africa will host the conference – previously hosted by Asia, Europe and Australia – and…
The aircraft delivers improved fuel efficiency over older-generation A330s, which are Airbus’ smallest widebodies. And the aerospace giant is also touting improvements the A330neo will provide in terms of the passenger experience.“We are here to compete with the 787 and…
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has launched the world’s largest tourism start-up competition.In partnership with Globalia, a tourism group in Spain and Latin America with a turnover of over €3.57bn in 2016, and a presence in more than 20 countries,…
Russia’s second largest carrier, S7 Airlines, has signed for the full suite of Amadeus Altéa passenger service system solutions which include reservations, inventory, ticketing and departure control capabilities.Amadeus Altéa PSS will provide an opportunity for further improvement and optimization of…
Oman Air will resume its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives.Flights will recommence for the winter season from October 28th and will be operated by the new Boeing 737 aircraft.Oman Air flights from Muscat to Maldives will operate…
Serendib Hotels, which runs several hotels and conference centres in Malawi, recently introduced a luxury cruise boat to its offerings. The MV Mangunda is based at Liwonde and offers trips through Liwonde National Park and Lake Malawi.Renovations, which will offer…
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the World Cup in full swing, Brazil’s manager Tite recently told reporters that after each victory he traditionally allows himself one reward: he drinks a caipirinha. And he’s not the only one – the…
Stephanie Holmes enjoys the relaxed, shoes-off vibe of Fiji’s party island.A distinct early childhood memory is walking through a large sandpit in my oh-so-stylish new pink jelly sandals and becoming increasingly frustrated that the sand kept coming in through the…
For Accor, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, the $319 million agreement to purchase 50% of SBE, which operates some of North America’s most prestigious lifestyle brands, including SLS and Delano, is the latest in a buying spree that…
The UK Competition and Market Authority has identified a number of cases of misleading hotel booking platforms practices.After examining a number of hotel booking portals, the UK Competition and Market Authority (CMA) is launching enforcement actions against some websites. The…
