Despite the record visitor numbers of more than 89 million tourists in 2018, the French National Assembly stated that France does not offer “all the consumption opportunities” for forei…
It’s time to take tourism seriously
There is great potential for the tourism industry to boost South Africa’s economy, and help alleviate the high levels of unemployment. But for some reason, tourism as an industry is often ove…
TAP Air Portugal records strong increase in passenger numbers for early 2019
TAP Air Portugal carried nearly eight million passengers worldwide in the first six months of the year.The figure represents growth of 4.8 per cent on the first half of 2018.The airline recorded pa…
DOT approval of AA-Qantas joint venture signals ‘open season’
The recent Department of Transportation approval of a joint venture between American and Qantas bodes well for other U.S. airlines’ efforts to launch antitrust-immune partnerships, according …
Hyatt reports decline in group business
Hyatt was weighed down by sluggish U.S. group business in its second quarter, with total U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) declining 0.3%.“Overall group production for the quarter was …
Jet2.com introduces new gluten-free and vegan options to passengers
Jet2.com has introduced two gluten-free meals and two vegan options to its selection of pre-ordered meals.The gluten free roast chicken dinner features a traditional roast chicken breast with grill…
SANParks responds after tourist attacks
South African National Parks has responded to the fatal attack on 44-year-old Ukrainian tourist, Ivan Ivanov, who succumbed to stabbing injuries after a mugging in Table Mountain National Park (TMN…
Nobu Hotel Los Cabos: a Bit of Japan Comes to Baja
What do you get when you mix a Hollywood legend, a Japanese celebrity chef, and the top luxury travel destination in the Americas? That would be the long-anticipated opening of Nobu Hotel Los Cabos…
12 things to tick off while you’re at the Birdsville Races
So you’ve made the pilgrimage to Birdsville for the Birdsville Races. Tick. You’ve nailed it! If you think your trip to Outback Queensland starts and finishes at the race track, you&rsq…
Lufthansa sees profits fall as competition drives down fares
Lufthansa has reported net profits fell to €226 million in the second quarter, a year-on-year drop of 70 per cent, which was partly due to a €200-million tax provision.However, the outloo…