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in Europe

Wine tourism generates 15.20% more revenue in Spain

The wineries and museums, forming part of the Wine Routes of Spain, are emerging as a major revenue generating source, with an increase of 15.20%.According to the wine tourism report released by the Spanish Association of Wine Cities (ACEVIN), visits…

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in Africa

East Africa: $40 million boost for Kenya tourism

The Kenyan Government has earmarked more than $40 million for tourism promotion in a bid to revive the industry.Earlier this month, Kenya’s National Treasury Minister, Henry Rotich, said the Government had allocated over $40 million for the financial year 2016/2017…

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in News

The Top Uses of Flying Blue Miles

Flying Blue, the frequent flyer program of Air France, KLM and other carriers, was recently announced as a new transfer partner of Chase Ultimate Rewards. Though it was already a transfer partner of American Express Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou Rewards…

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in News

Important Dates for Your Credit Cards

They say time is money, and this statement is especially true when it comes to credit cards. In today’s post, I want to explore how the calendar affects your credit cards, your credit score and your travel rewards. I’ll also…

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in Asia

A weekend in the cool, green vistas of Bandung

BANDUNG is Indonesia’s third largest city after Jakarta and Surabaya, a charming city encircled by the lush Parahyangan mountains.Here are a few things you can pack into a weekend in Bandung.Reconnect with nature in a beautiful resortTo truly get away…

in Asia

In pictures: These epic ‘freakshakes’ have taken over Asia

FREAKSHAKES are causing a stir on social media, with more and more cafés in Asia jumping on the high-calorie trend.For the uninitiated, freakshakes are over-the-top desserts that combine milkshakes with other sweet treats like donuts, ice cream, brownies, pretzels and…

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in Oceania

Meetings 2016 labelled a success by organisers CINZ

“We have hosted a big contingent of international buyers and media at Meetings this year and they were very interested in New Zealand’s growing potential for large events, as well as bespoke incentive travel,” says Conventions and Incentives New Zealand…

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in Oceania

Christchurch and Canterbury’s incentive market set to grow

Christchurch and Canterbury Convention Bureau manager, Caroline Blanchfield, says the Bureau is delighted to be working with Christchurch Airport to build Canterbury’s name as an incentive travel haven.“Christchurch Airport’s bold invitation to destination management companies to pitch them an idea…

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