Vietjet is set to make Brisbane its first Australian long-haul destination following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the airline and Brisbane Airport Corporation in Queensland, Australia.Scheduled to commence in 2019, the non-stop service between Ho Chi Minh…
The next time you find yourself exchanging words with some travel-site entity, ASTA thinks you should know with certainty whether you’re talking to a human being or a machine powered by artificial intelligence (AI).“I firmly believe that when you’re talking…
The Western Cape government is to spend “millions” on making Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) safe for tourists and locals, says Economic Opportunities MEC, Alan Winde.He told Tourism Update on Tuesday that his administration would enter into a new partnership…
The hotel investment industry in Barcelona has been on hold since last October 1, due to the political crisis in Catalonia and, even though numerous investments have been on decline, diverting to cities like Madrid or Valencia, there is still…
The region of Raja Ampat in Indonesia is now only a single stop-over away for British travellers thanks to a new flight launched by Garuda Indonesia.The Indonesian airline will now offer connections on its London-Jakarta non-stop service twice a week.The…
The Bitou Municipality has issued domestic carrier, CemAir, a termination notice for the use of Plettenberg Bay Airport. The Municipality has given the airline 30 days to terminate its services to and from the airport.The Municipality’s letter provides no reason…
High season is in full swing in the Riviera Maya beach region of Mexico right now, in March as I write this. The weather is nasty in much of the USA and Canada and many vacationers are rushing to trade…
Minor Hotels has revealed plans for Avani Central Melbourne Residences, its second Avani Hotels & Resorts property in Australia.Due to be fully completed in August this year, the 456-room building further strengthens Avani’s footprint in Australia, having launched its first…
Princess Cruises has partnered with Bon Appetit magazine to assemble a series of culinary shore excursions. Guests will be able to choose from 30 excursions beginning this year.Princess said the tours fall in two categories: Exclusive Tours, which are small-group…
World Travel Awards has revealed that its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony will this year be hosted at Durban International Convention Centre, South Africa.Hospitality leaders from across the region will gather for the red-carpet gala ceremony on October 6th…
