Tourism in Saudi Arabia has a bright future, despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, delegates at the new Future Hospitality Summit have been told.Saudi minister of tourism, Ahmed Al Khateeb, opened the digital conference this morning on an upbeat…
As South Africa focuses on developing its rural and township tourism offerings, there are new and innovative ideas being implemented in Soweto.Driving inclusivity in the tourism industry as it recovers is imperative to SA Tourism, said CEO, Sisa Ntshona. “We…
Argentina resumed regular domestic flights this week after an interruption of seven months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, although within a format of restrictions and health protocols limiting operations.“The revival of connectivity will be gradual, giving priority to health,” declared…
The ultimate home for plane spotters or frequent flyers has gone on sale in Wellington.Wellington Airport’s old air traffic control tower has gone up for sale with permission for residential development.After 60 years of loyal service directing aircraft, “Arnold” the…
A British Airways 747 will today depart for Dunsfold Aerodrome where it will begin its new life as a TV and film set.The aircraft, registration G-CIVW, will depart from Cardiff Airport at 13:30 as flight number BA1978E, landing in to…
Virgin Atlantic will relaunch flights to Antigua and Grenada on Monday, with two flights a week planned for each island.The services will join the four weekly flights to Barbados and twice weekly flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica.Both Antigua and Grenada…
In perhaps the best piece of news for the UK hospitality industry in several weeks, the Canary Islands have been added to the quarantine safe list.This means visitors returning from the destination will no longer have to self-isolate for two…
Qatar Airways has taken delivery today of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.The development reaffirms its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft in the world, with 52 in its fleet.The new planes will operate on strategic long-haul routes…
There’s still a week to go for the World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa and South African National Parks’ fundraising initiative to meet its goal of raising between R3m and R3.5m (€150 000 to €175 000).“Our national parks are…
Peruvian archaeologists have uncovered a 37-metre-long cat etching in a little-explored area of the country’s celebrated Nazca Lines UNESCO heritage site which is home to hundreds of gigantic geoglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years.The figure, made up of a…
