The outbound tourism of Russia increased by almost 50%, according to data from the Border Guard Service of the Russian Federation for 2017. Russian citizens travelled 14.6 million times out of the country. This is 4.7 million times more than…
Thai tourism authorities announced that more than 530,000 foreign tourists are expected in Thailand to enjoy the festivities of Songkran, the Thai New Year, generating an income of 9 billion baht (about $290 million).This year the government has decided to…
A recent study conducted by global media commerce company, Travelzoo, has revealed that Africa is the new top destination for Chinese tourists in 2018.Travelzoo Travel Trends surveyed 1 671 Travelzoo members in China in an online study in January. Over…
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The State of São Paulo has some of the most beautiful beaches from Southeastern Brazil and remains relatively undiscovered among tourists. Those who visit cities like Ubatuba, Ilhabela and São Sebastião will certainly be pleasantly…
South Africa attracted more than 133 000 arrivals from Australasia last year, and to further tap into this important source market, South African Tourism (SAT) is currently hosting 52 travel agents from the region on a mega-familiarisation trip that is…
Boeing’s new 737 MAX 7 successfully completed its first flight earlier.The plane remains on schedule and now begins a comprehensive flight test program leading to certification and delivery in 2019.“Everything we saw during today’s flight shows that the MAX 7…
Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of three new ways to fly economy as part of a multi-million-pound investment in the cabin for the 21st century traveller.Recognising that one size doesn’t fit all, from spring this year Virgin Atlantic will…
Lufthansa Group has reported total revenues of €35.6 billion for 2017, a 12.4 per cent increase on the previous year.Adjusted EBIT at the group stood at €2.97 billion, a significant 69.7 per cent year-on-year improvement.And the 8.4 per cent Adjusted…
Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo will present chef Enrique Olvera’s Mexican cuisine at a pop-up restaurant in the hotel from May 15th-18th.To fully enjoy this gastronomic experience and the hotel’s award-winning facilities, guests can book the Pujol in Tokyo accommodation package.Mandarin Oriental,…
Johannesburg is full of surprises, and Tourism Update made an unexpected discovery in the heart of Craighall Park – Jo’burg’s own garagiste winery.Wines are usually associated with the Cape and its world-renowned wine estates and tourist wine routes, but Gerakaris…
