There is much to charm in this tiny West Coast hamlet, writes Elisabeth Easther.The birds’ elegant bodies and bayonet-like beaks draw admiring crowds from around the world.Okarito is a magical spot for nature lovers and the ornithologically inclined. Set on…
Tobago has recognised a need to be nimble, flexible, and relevant to its internal and external stakeholders and has responded by establishing the Tobago Tourism Agency.The agency’s ten-member board is to be chaired by University of the West Indies lecturer,…
Langham Hospitality Group has announced an agreement with Canapaya Development to manage a luxury hotel by the banks of Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.Only ten minutes from Sathorn central business district, the hotel is surrounded by majestic views of the…
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has appointed a new head chef, Ryan Swift, at their signature Ryder Grill restaurant, adding to its already highly-acclaimed and well-respected culinary team operating across three restaurants at the resort.Working in the gastronomy industry for…
Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai has appointed Samer Abiad to the role of food and beverage director.Lebanese national Abiad, boasts a wealth of experience having worked in five-star hotels in the UAE and across the wider GCC including La…
KwaZulu Natal has established an air route development committee that is pursuing greater global and domestic connectivity for the province.Sihle Zikalala, KZN’s MEC for Economic Development Tourism and Environmental Affairs, says a route development project team recently attended the World…
Alaska Airlines will halt its lone route to Cuba on Jan. 22, citing tougher travel restrictions put in place by the Trump administration.The airline launched Los Angeles-Havana service on Jan. 5, shortly after regularly scheduled commercial flights between the U.S….
AVANI Hotels & Resorts, the vibrant upscale brand by Minor Hotels, is all set to debut in New Zealand with AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences. Located on Kitchener Street, the property seamlessly connects guests with Auckland’s best attractions and experiences, and…
Marriott International has announced the appointment of Carlos Tarrero as the new general manager of The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi.Tarrero brings a wealth of both hotel and resort operational experiences to this exciting new role where he will…
As technology continues to evolve and play an increasingly active role in our daily lives, Marriott International has teamed with two leading companies – Samsung and Legrand – to launch the hospitality industry’s Internet of Things hotel room to inspire…
