Imagine if airlines could tailor fare offers based on who was making the ticket inquiry, rather than strictly on the search criteria.Well, industry technology and revenue-management experts say those days are fast approaching.In fact, a few airlines have already implemented…
Hurtigruten’s new hybrid expedition ship, MS Roald Amundsen, has touched water for the first time during a launch ceremony at the Kleven Yard in Ulsteinvik, Norway.The successful launch marks an important milestone in the construction of the world’s first hybrid…
With a presence in more than 75 countries across the globe, Hard Rock International is expanding its hotel portfolio into the historic French Quarter and New Orleans Theatre District.The company has unveiled plans to open Hard Rock Hotel New Orleans…
InterContinental Hotel Group has seen revenue increase four per cent to $1.8 billion for 2017, primarily resulting from a four per cent increase in room numbers.The hotel giant – which counts Crown Plaza, Holiday and Hotel Indigo among its current…
With KPCB’s global trends indicating that business in developed countries is mainly conducted through Internet-based platforms, digital initiatives are starting to drive tourism bookings in Southern African countries.Tourism Update looks at a new initiative, RTG Gateway, and the success of…
According to the Brazilian Ministry of Tourism, 400 thousand foreign tourists arrived in the country during the recent Carnival period, injecting R$ 11.4 billion into the economy, in addition to 10.7 million national tourists. The president of the national tourist…
AUCKLAND CITY LIMITSThis festival has gracefully slammed into the abyss left by the Big Day Out. With a range of music genres – from rock and indie to blues and jazz, it pulls in a big crowd. The grassy Western…
Discount carrier Norwegian Air, which has been rapidly expanding its transatlantic route network, reported a 2017 net loss of $38.5 million. The result was fueled by a fourth-quarter net loss of $118.5 million.“We are not at all satisfied with the…
The Chester Grosvenor, has completed a £350,000 refurbishment on its all-day dining restaurant, La Brasserie, creating the city centre’s most exclusive Champagne and cocktail bar.Being a firm favourite on Chester’s dining scene for over 20 years, La Brasserie sits at…
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions has announced that visits to its member sites rose dramatically in 2017, the fourth year running that an increase in numbers has been recorded.Analysis of statistics submitted by 232 of the organisation’s member sites…
