Icelandair has released a new pricing structure giving passengers more fare options when booking travel.The newest fare level, Economy Light, will reward passengers who travel with less, while providing the same on-board service and amenities Icelandair passengers have grown to…
Some 134 years after the first Orient Express trip between Paris and Constantinople, SNCF Group, owner of the iconic Orient Express brand, has teamed up with AccorHotels to continue the development of service.As part of this partnership, which will combine…
Tivoli Hotels & Resorts – part of Minor Hotels – has announced it is now operating the Souq Waqif Boutique Hotels in Doha, a collection of nine unique and historical buildings featuring intricate décor and architecture, nestled in the heart…
KAZA univisa stickers will be available next week at all ports of entry in Zambia and Zimbabwe.KAZA Country Liaison Officer Zimbabwe, Godfrey Mtare, told Tourism Update that the stickers had already been printed and were now with immigration departments.“They are…
Rio de Janeiro is currently facing a major fiscal and economic crisis, having to endure issues with public safety. The federal government announced a set of measures to boost Rio tourism so that the city becomes once again Brazil’s most…
Magnificent Fiordland compensates for a rough start to a voyage, writes Pamela WadeThe Aussies were having a laugh after their stroll around Picton.“See the sign on that fish and chip shop? They spelled it with i’s instead of u’s!”Cue much…
Mexican tourism contributes 8.5% to GDP and generates more than 9 million jobs in the country. The recent earthquake is feared to substantially affect the sector. The first reports are quite negative.Before the earthquake, the hotel occupancy was over 65%…
A recent study shows that Swiss cities dropped in the rankings of European tourism destinations in 2016.As a consequence of the Swiss franc’s high value, Swiss cities have lost their appeal for tourists. Both Geneva and Zurich dropped in the…
According to Estonian tourism statistics, about 2 million tourists visit the country annually. The data reveal that 498 domestic and foreign tourists spent their holidays in Estonian hotels in July 2017. This is an increase of 2% compared to last…
According to scientists, pandas living in southwest China are losing their habitat due to the tourism growth, road construction, and tree felling, according to a research.The extent of the panda habitat has dropped by 4.9 percent between 1976 and 2001,…
