Advancing sustainable tourism across Europe is at the centre of an agreement signed between the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the European parliament.During his first official visit to Brussels, UNWTO secretary general, Zurab Pololikashvili, met with the president of…
The Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism has launched a comprehensive new digital initiative which will act as a ‘one-stop’ reference, allowing users to gain instant access to every possible aspect of cultural life and heritage in the destination.The…
Cape Town Air Access, the Western Cape’s multi-agency route development initiative, has received a major boost with premier hotel group, Tsogo Sun, signing up as private-sector partner. This was announced by Wesgro CEO, Tim Harris, at an event in Cape…
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Iquitos has debuted as the latest addition to the growing portfolio of DoubleTree by Hilton.The 71-room full-service hotel is located just minutes from the Cathedral of Iquitos, the Iron House and the Cohen House.Overlooking the Amazon…
Air New Zealand has announced earnings before taxation for the first six months of the 2018 financial year of $323 million, compared to $349 million in the prior period.Net profit after taxation was $232 million.The result was driven by operating…
Carnival Corporation has signed a shipbuilding contract for a third next-generation cruise ship for its rapidly growing AIDA Cruises brand.Scheduled for delivery in 2023, the new 180,000-ton ship, being built by leading German shipbuilder Meyer Werft at its shipyard in…
Virgin Atlantic and onefinestay have collaborated to create the most exclusive airport stay in the world – complete with a personal butler, spa treatments, a brasserie, cocktail bar, and unrivalled views of Heathrow’s runway.Until March 4th, onefinestay will transform an…
Italian Hospitality Collection has announced the launch of the Equilibrium Cooking School across its three Tuscan spa hotels, Grotta Giusti, Bagni di Pisa and Fonteverde.On select dates in 2018, guests across the three hotels will be able to sign up…
Cathay Pacific has unveiled The Deck, the airline’s newest lounge at Hong Kong International Airport.Located close to gate 16 in Terminal 1 and designed in the signature style of Cathay Pacific’s award-winning lounges in Hong Kong and across its network,…
Gondwana Collection’s new lodge, the Desert Grace, in the Namib Desert in Namibia, will open its doors this November.Accommodation comprises 24 en-suite bungalows, each with its own plunge pool on the verandah; fridge; safe; and tea/coffee facilities. The bungalows are…
