The incoming government to supercharge the tourism industry’s success has recently unveiled Tourism for Tomorrow, the 2017 Tourism Election Manifesto during TRENZ 2017, the industry’s most important international trade show being held in Auckland.“Our Tourism 2025 goal is to build…
Hilton has sought to further underline its commitment to being the world’s most innovative hotel company by launching Digital Key a handful of hotels across the UK.By the end of 2017, Hilton will roll out its industry-leading technology to 100…
TUI AG has agreed on the disposal of all its remaining shares in Hapag-Lloyd AG, some 8.5 million shares.The disposal took place in an open market block trade to a guaranteed minimum price close to market closing.Prior to this trade…
World Golf Awards has re-signed premium champagne brand Laurent-Perrier as a Platinum Partner for its Gala Ceremony 2017.The five-star La Manga Club resort, an unrivalled sports and leisure paradise in south-east Spain, will host the event on November 23rd-26th this…
A German national who has held high-ranking positions with some of the world’s most recognisable luxury hotel groups has been named general manager of the flagship property for Sofitel Luxury Hotels in south-east Asia.Oliver Schnatz assumed the lead role at…
SA Tourism and The Netherlands will host the sixth annual roadshow in Amsterdam, from October 30 to November 3.The roadshow will reintroduce the South African trade to the Dutch travel industry, as well as give important insight into Dutch consumers…
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The winter season of the Southern Hemisphere send temperatures in Rio de Janeiro down to an average of 21°C (70°F) in the statistically coldest month July, with the lows of 18°C (65°F). One way to…
Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism (CCT) says Christchurch city is well worth exploring at this exciting stage of its regeneration programme, the largest economic undertaking in New Zealand history.The central city rebuild is estimated to reach NZ$40billion, with $100 million being…
While the end of the U.S. carry-on laptop ban was welcome news last week for Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways, the Gulf carriers continue to face numerous headwinds that have already slowed growth and pushed down profit margins.“The laptop/large electronic…
The cancellation or interruption of the voyage (46.5%) and the need for medical assistance (24.8%) are the main cruise incidents affecting the ship passengers, ahead of problems with luggage – which is the cause of 18.4% of all setbacks, according…
