After driving the same route across the Southern Alps for more than 30 years, KiwiRail locomotive engineer Alfred Wilson still isn’t tired of the scenery.Alfred has been driving the TranzAlpine, which turns 30 in November, since its launch in 1987….
Ultralow-cost Icelandic carrier Wow Air will launch daily summer service between its hub in Reykjavik and New York JFK on April 26.The addition of JFK, Wow’s 14th U.S. destination, amps up the carrier’s already heated battle with Icelandair in the…
The Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq) has unveiled that Mantis Collection will be managing all hospitality facilities under Shurooq’s Sharjah Collection brand.Shurooq is an independent government organisation that facilitates partnerships and connects investors with relevant opportunities.Established in 2009, Shurooq…
Norwegian Dawn, with a capacity of 2,340 passengers and 1,032 crew members, will dock on the island of St. Croix on three occasions this month, beginning Saturday, November 11th.The ship’s arrival will mark the return of leisure cruise travellers to…
The Emirates Group has announced steady revenue growth and a rebound on profitability compared to the same period last year in half-year results for 2017-18.The figures come in spite of the continuing downward pressure on margins, a rise in oil…
Kenya Airways has appointed four senior executives in an ongoing reorganisation of the airline’s management team.Kenya Airways CEO, Sebastian Mikosz, through an internal memo to staff last Friday, announced that Hellen Mwariri, had been appointed as the new acting CFO…
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation has announced at WTM London the region is still open for business and the infrastructure is in place to receive and provide visitors the best holiday experience.The CTO is developing social media campaigns to get the…
Greta Umbers takes on the country’s most popular day hike.In the beginning there was darkness. Ranginui (Sky father) and Papatuanuku (Earth mother) held fast in a loving embrace so tight it kept their 70 sons smothered in a perpetual shadow….
The 600-suite Cove at Atlantis, Paradise Island unveiled a series of new designs, restaurants and guest experiences that pay homage to Bahamian culture and cuisine.New additions include an outpost of Sip Sip, a landmark Harbour Island restaurant. Sip Sip at…
TripAdvisor said third-quarter revenue rose less than analysts expected because hotels and OTAs reduced marketing spending at the travel-review site.Net income fell as the company made good on a promise earlier this year to boost its advertising and marketing spending.TripAdvisor’s…
