The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s plan to bring Thomas Cook passengers back to the UK completed 64 flights on the first day of operation, returning the first 14,700 people to the country.With…
Palm Jumeriah properties hold value as Dubai slides
Residential properties across Dubai have seen an overall 11.2 per cent annual fall in capital values, with quarterly declines decelerating to 2.6 per cent.That is according to the latest figures fr…
Road to Awareness returns to Middle East for 2019 fundraiser
Marriott International has continued its efforts to support children in need across the Middle East and Africa with the launch of the 12th edition of Road to Awareness.The event is the hotel giant&…
Peru Fights Against The Commission On Tips Of Hotel Workers
The National Chamber of Tourism of Peru (CANATUR) announced that the digital travel platform Booking.com considers introducing a commission on tips received by the hotel staff.Booking.com modified …
Win: Do you fancy yourself a travel writer?
You know where to find the finest five-star, five-course dinner in Bangkok and the best food-truck tapas in Barcelona? You travel to places and post Instagrams because you want to, not because you …
A&K Group likely to acquire four-star tour operator
NEW YORK — Abercrombie & Kent Group co-executive chairman Geoffrey Kent said during a press event here that the company “will probably go into the four-star business.”“W…
South Africa’s reputation faces major threat
One of the single-biggest threats to South Africa’s tourism sector has propelled our industry into action over the past two months, not only working collectively to keep our guests safe and m…
Radisson signs for three Red properties in Europe
Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of three brand-new hotels.The trio are designated to arrive under its Radisson Red brand as part of a strategic franchised partnership with developer …
Thailand’S Tourism Feels The Lack Of Chinese Tourists
Breathtaking beaches, magnificent temples, friendly people, inexpensive holidays – Thailand has been attracting millions of visitors for decades, making tourism an important source of income …
AHIF 2019: Accor to take Novotel into Democratic Republic of Congo
Accor will debut its midscale brand Novotel in the Democratic Republic of Congo.The news follows the signing of three properties during the Africa Hotel Investment Forum taking place in Ethiopia th…