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Nzayo to lead Singita Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

Singita has promoted Lydia Nzayo to the role of general manager at Singita Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda.Nzayo was among the first members of the team when she joined as assistant general manager in January last year ahead of the opening…

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TUI to close 166 retail locations across UK

TUI has announced it will close 166 stores across the UK and Ireland.In what will be seen as a major blow to the tourism industry, the travel giant said it had “accelerated” the closures as a result of the coronavirus…

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in Asia

Plans unveiled for Rosewood Shanghai

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Shanghai-based property development company, Lonsen Land Group, to manage Rosewood Shanghai.The new mainland Chin hotel is set to break ground in 2022, with an expected opening in 2028.Ideally situated in the heart…

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in Africa

Win a two-night stay at Makumu

What better way to spend post-lockdown than in the middle of the untamed wilderness of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger.An intimate oasis, surrounded by the harshness, unpredictability and unspoiled appeal of the African bushveld, Makumu…

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in Oceania

Auckland rents are down; some are blaming Airbnb owners

New Zealand rent prices recently dropped for the first time in a decade, leading some property experts to blame Airbnb owners for the drop.Kiwi renters starting new rentals in May were offered marginally cheaper prices than renters starting new terms…

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in North America

Sea Cloud raises the mast on Sea Cloud Spirit

The first mast has been installed on the Sea Cloud Spirit, a significant step in the ship’s construction, which has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Set to become Sea Cloud Cruises’ first new ship in nearly 20 years, the…

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UNWTO reveals huge cost of Covid-19 on global tourism

The enormous toll of Covid-19 on international tourism has now become clear, with United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) data showing the cost up to May was already three times that of the 2009 global economic crisis.As the situation continues…

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Rixos the Palm Dubai reopens suites ahead of Eid break

Rixos the Palm Dubai is inviting guests to indulge in a stress-free staycation this summer.The property has re-opened its Luxury Suite Collection ahead of the much-anticipated Eid Al Adha holidays.Guests can enjoy a sojourn at one of the 82 expansive…

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