After a seven-year redesign and the meticulous restoration of a collection of seven historic buildings, the new Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is confirming its first bookings.Arrivals will begin on May…
WTTC warns of long-term impact on tourism from coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak in China could have a damaging and lasting economic impact on the global tourism sector unless lessons are learned from previous viral epidemics.That is according to a stat…
When travel means lending a helping hand
Making a difference as part of the travel experience is a trend that is here to stay – whether it’s about guests volunteering to be on ‘plastic patrol’ picking up litter on …
Urban tourism booming: why should you discover the cities of Latin America?
Cities such as Bogotá, Quito, Lima, and Mexico City have earned a place among world travelers. In Latin America, tourism accounts for 127.4 billion dollars of the GDP (3.1% in …
Wildfires: number of travelers heading to Australia decreased dramatically
The number of travelers booking stays in Australia has plummeted since the fires started in September.The raging wildfires in Australia will cause the country to lose billions of dollars in revenue…
U.S. seeks to tighten rules covering service animals on planes
The days of passengers bringing rabbits, turtles and birds on planes as emotional-support animals could be ending. The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to tighten rules a…
Port of Southampton prepares for record breaking year ahead
Port of Southampton is expecting a record number of cruise ships to make maiden calls this year.In 2020, the port will see 14 maiden calls from cruise vessels.This is an increase from the 11 new sh…
All dog lovers rejoice: Helsinki introduces airport toilets for animals
Anyone who is at the airport with their dog often encounters a problem: where to take the four-legged friend when they need to pee? Helsinki Airport offers a solution.In Finland, animals now have a…
UNWTO records 1.5bn tourism arrivals in 2019
Some 1.5 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded globally by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation in 2019 – a new record.According to the first comprehensive report on g…
Coach operator launches dedicated transport desk
The Transport Desk allows any operator to access all the top bus and coach companies in South Africa with the benefit of best rates and professional service supported with quality and reliable vehi…