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in Africa

Namibia demands Airbnb hosts register with the state

Airbnb has come under the spotlight in recent weeks, with the City of Cape Town calling for further regulations to be implemented, and now Namibia has followed suit.Windhoek (Reuters) reported that the Namibia government said that local home owners listed…

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in Oceania

TranzAlpine Express: Take the slow train

Alexander Bisley traverses the Mainland on the Tranzalpine route.“Has its moments. She’s a pretty good office,” the TranzAlpine train’s friendly driver Gary laughs. It’s a crystal-clear day and I’m upfront in the cab between Christchurch and Springfield. Ahead of us,…

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in North America

Carnival overhauls Terminal 2 at Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale

Carnival Corporation has completed an extensive, multi-million-dollar redesign and upgrade of Cruise Terminal 2 at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.Used exclusively by the company’s Princess Cruises brand, the upgraded terminal now features a more streamlined departure design, interactive experiences, movie…

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in News

CDB Aviation places $7.4 billion deal with Boeing

Boeing and CDB Aviation today finalised an order for 42 737 MAX 8s, ten 737 MAX 10s and eight 787-9 Dreamliners.The order puts the 737 MAX program over 4,000 orders total.Valued at $7.4 billion at current list prices, was announced…

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in Asia

Centara appoints Blaiklock to new deputy chief executive role

Centara Hotels & Resorts has appointed Markland Blaiklock to the role of deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately.Blaiklock will be responsible for steering the continued expansion of Centara, which aims to double both its revenues and number of properties over…

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in South America

Qatar Airways buys stake in Cathay Pacific

Qatar Airways will purchase 9.61% of Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific.The $662 million stock purchase is expected to be finalized Monday, Qatar said.“Cathay Pacific is a fellow Oneworld member and is one of the strongest airlines in the world, respected…

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