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in Africa

First mall to open in Victoria Falls

A US$13 million multi-purpose shopping mall is being built in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Sawanga Shopping Mall will be the first mall to be built in the town and will encourage longer stays and greater spend by tourists. Construction is expected…

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in Oceania

Sheppard to head European operations for InterContinental Hotels

InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed industry leader Karin Sheppard as managing director for IHG across its European business.Based in IHG’s global headquarters in Buckinghamshire, Sheppard is responsible for driving the sustainable long-term growth of IHG and the performance of its…

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in North America

Windstar makes push for repeat business

Windstar Cruises will staff an onboard cruise consultant on four ships to help passengers book their next cruise while on their current one.The first consultant will embark on Star Legend on its Feb. 3 itinerary from Bangkok to Hong Kong.Windstar…

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in News

Ethiopian Airlines starting Chicago service

Ethiopian Airlines will make Chicago O’Hare its fourth U.S. destination on June 9.The thrice-weekly service between Chicago and Addis Ababa will make a fueling stop in Dublin on flights to Chicago.Ethiopian will operate the route with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.The…

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in Europe

easyJet showcases Airbus A320neo at Manchester Airport

easyJet is showcasing the airbus A320neo at Manchester Airport.The neo brings significant environmental and operational benefits – up to 15 per cent savings in fuel burn and CO2 emissions, and a reduced noise footprint of 50 per cent on take-off…

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in Asia

Qatar Airways receives latest Gulfstream G650ER

Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its fourth state-of-the-art Gulfstream G650ER executive aircraft, the fastest ultra-long-range business jet in the world.The latest aircraft delivery makes Qatar Airways the world’s largest owner-operator of Gulfstream G650ERs.Qatar Executive, the airline’s exclusive private charter…

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in Oceania

Glenorchy: Encounters in the wilderness

There’s a wealth of dramatic scenery in New Zealand’s backcountry and there’s no better way to see it than from the best seat in the world — the back of a horse, writes Kristin Edge.I’m nervous about meeting my equine…

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