Scandinavian carrier SAS has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the newest operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft.The airline has a total of eight A350-900 aircraft on orde…
Mauritius appoints new Tourism Minister
Georges Pierre Lesjongard has been appointed new Minister of Tourism for Mauritius.During a graduation ceremony at the Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School this month, Lesjongard emphasised th…
Syria: Tourism Recovery Amidst The War
Traveling to places marked by death and tragedy is becoming a popular practice known as dark tourism, and while for some Syrians this has been a tremendous aid in returning to normalcy, for others,…
Minister/industry partners set to outline safety strategy
Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, is expected to brief media this week about the safety and security of tourists visiting South Africa.“We will at the beginning of December, join…
Hilton London Heathrow Airport honoured with prestigious World Travel Awards title
Hilton London Heathrow Airport is flying high, having been named the World’s Leading Airport Hotel at the annual World Travel Awards Grand Final.The announcement was made at a gala dinner at …
Air New Zealand brings Les Mills workouts to flights
Bad news for people who use lack of time as an excuse not to make it to the gym because now all those hours on the plane can be put to good use by working up a sweat with a Les Mills class.Air New …
Crystal adds more ‘Getaway’ cruises
Crystal said it has added 10 more “Crystal Getaway” ocean cruises in 2019 and 2020.Getaway cruises are shortened versions of longer itineraries. They range from four to 10 days.The clos…
SAA to undergo ‘radical’ restructuring
SAA would undergo a radical restructuring process that would ensure its financial and operational sustainability, said Pravin Gordhan, Public Enterprises Minister.The Minister, in a statement on Su…
Motel One Linz-Hauptplatz opens in Austria
Motel One has expanded to Austria’s third-largest city, Linz, with new opening Motel One Linz-Hauptplatz.Housed in a 15th century listed building, Motel One’s latest property has 111 ro…
U.S. Airports Now Offer More Healthy Food Options
Waiting at airports tends to be easier with visits to duty-free shops, and fast foods that are generally not healthy for travelers, but now this trend is reversing in the United States. In recent m…