The travel trade in Chile last year generated the tourism revenue of 4,200 million dollars, which according to the authorities reflects the intense international promotion.The undersecretary of Tourism, Javiera Montes, said that the increase in foreign currency income is explained…
Qantas’ third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will be named after one of Australia’s cutest native animals, the quokka.Unique to Australia and largely found on Rottnest Island off the coast of Perth, quokkas are described as the happiest animal on earth and…
Yotel has announced a foray into the extended stay segment with the launch of the new Yotelpad brand.Building on the design principles of Yotel and Yotelair cabins, Yotelpad translates the essence of serviced apartments into purposefully designed compact homes, known…
One million passengers travelled through London Southend in 2017, a record for the airport following huge growth over the past 12 months.London Southend saw passenger numbers jump 25 per cent year-on-year, with 1,095,914 people using the airport between January and…
Princess Cruises’ 2,600-guest vessel, Star Princess, has received a multi-million-pound renovation.After a two-week dry dock, the refurbished ship now boasts improvements including redesigned youth centres, a wider choice of shopping, an enhanced spa and an updated fitness centre.The ship is…
World Travel Awards has begun preparations for its 25th anniversary – honouring a quarter of a century recognising leaders in the international hospitality sector.Celebrations for the silver anniversary will kick off this April in Ras Al Khaimah.An up and coming…
On January 15, City Lodge opened the first phase of City Lodge Hotel at Two Rivers in Nairobi, Kenya, with the remainder expected to open by the end of February.The first 40 rooms are open, a further 44 rooms will…
Azul, one of the largest airlines in Brazil, and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement.Through this codeshare partnership, the national flag carrier of Turkey will add its flight code, TK, to Azul domestic flights.As a result, customers will be…
Helen van Berkel checks into the Aleenta resort, at Phang Nga, in Thailand.Getting there:About half an hour’s drive north of Phuket International Airport, across the Sarasin Bridge, is one of the most luxurious resorts in which I have ever rested…
Ottawa Tourism has launched a new tourism assistant, a gamified, learning chatbot named Faya.Faya offers a fun, new, and interactive approach to exploring the museums, cultural sites, and outdoor activities of the city.With mobile contracts increasingly allowing holidaymakers to roam…
