FCM Travel Solutions is expanding its footprint in Africa.The global travel management company has signed partnership agreements giving it presence in an additional four countries – Democrati…
WTTC moves Global Summit from Puerto Rico to Cancun
The World Travel & Tourism Council has moved its annual Global Summit to Cancun, Mexico.The body had earlier unveiled plans to host the event in San Juan, Puerto Rico.The mission of the WTTC is…
Napier to be part of record-seeking cruise’s schedule
Napier is set to play its part in a unique cruise ship visit which could end up staking a place in the Guinness Book of Records.The Viking Cruises luxury liner Viking Sun has arrived in New Zealand…
Boeing says 737 Max crisis will cost $18.6B
Boeing now estimates that the grounding of the 737 Max will cost it $18.6 billion.The aircraft manufacturer revealed the new figure Wednesday as it reported a net loss in 2019 of $636 million follo…
Royal visit as Expo 2020 centrepiece unveiled in Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai, and sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, have inaugurated Al Wasl Plaza, the heart of the Expo 2020 Dubai site.Durin…
Seera Group extends Amadeus partnership in Middle East
Amadeus and Seera Group have strengthened their partnership to drive technological innovation in the Middle East.Seera Group works closely with Amadeus to strengthen its online business further, in…
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Dukes the Palm, Dubai
Located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, with unparalleled views of the dazzling Dubai Marina skyline, Dukes the Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel has unveiled two new dining offers.Guests are invited…
Johannesburg property takes voco brand into Africa
InterContinental Hotels Group has signed voco, the Bank, Rosebank in South Africa in partnership with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa.Last year, IHG announced the signing of a master development …
Environmental risks may seriously compromise brazil’s tourism
Rich in biodiversity and natural landscape, Brazil is the number one country in natural attractions in Latin America and the second in the world, according to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness…
Travel deals of the week: Tuesday, January 28, 2019
Deal of the week: All at seaIf a day spent tobogganing down sand dunes, taking a dip in the ocean-fed Champagne Pools and handfeeding wild dolphins sounds like your kind of holiday, book a four-nig…