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in Asia

Cambodia: Archeological Site Threatened By Mass Tourism

The temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia are among the most beautiful and popular archaeological sites in the world. Five million tourists visit the place every year. Overcrowding however, has dramatic consequences: pollution, traffic jams, deterioration of the site.The Angkor…

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in Africa

Tourism Sector In Angola Needs More Sustainability

Experts argue that the tourism sector in Angola has been facing several difficulties. More investments and the establishment of policies capable of attracting credible partnerships are some of the present-day needs.The proposed measures appear at a time when the tourism…

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in South America

American Airlines adds five Latin America routes

American Airlines will become the sole carrier offering service between Buenos Aires and the U.S. West Coast.The carrier will launch thrice-weekly service between the Argentina capital and Los Angeles on Dec. 19 using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.The route is one…

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in North America

Virgin Hotels to rebrand Hard Rock Las Vegas

Virgin Hotels and other investors have acquired the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas and will reflag the property in the fall of 2019 after guest rooms, restaurants and other public spaces undergo renovations.As with its Chicago hotel, the…

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in News

Final Virgin America flights departing April 24

Three April 24 flights embarking from California will be the last to operate under the Virgin America brand.The following day, Alaska Air Group will formally integrate the Virgin American flight network into the Alaska brand.Virgin America flights 1182 from San…

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in Europe

Air Mauritius launches direct service to Amsterdam

Air Mauritius has launched twice-weekly direct flights to Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, as of March 26.The flights will operate every Monday and Friday using an Airbus A340, with 34 business and 264 economy-class seats.A third weekly flight will be added on…

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in Asia

Macau Tourism Attractions Include More Than Gambling

The former Portuguese colony, Macau is China’s autonomous region planning to diversify its offer and attract more visitors. In 2017, Macau tourism authorities reported 32 million visitors. This is an increase of 5.4% compared to 2016. Considering the city’s population…

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in Africa

SAA reviews JNB as gateway to Cape Town, Durban

SAA has been forced to review its Johannesburg hub model as it had not anticipated the number of airline competitors bypassing JNB and flying directly to Cape Town and Durban, CEO Vuyani Jarana, has told Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance.He…

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