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…
A first for Wine and Food Conference
The Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, will present the inaugural Wine & Food Tourism Awards at Spier, near Stellenbosch on September 18.This will be the first time a National Gover…
Despite loss of Cuba calls, MSC Armonia remaining in Miami
MSC Cruises will keep the MSC Armonia in Miami next summer and will replace its previously scheduled calls in Havana with Key West.The Armonia moved to Miami last December to take advantage of the …
Inside Airbnb’s luxe Wanaka listing that made New Zealand the face of luxury
Inside Te Kahu, the most luxurious Airbnb in New Zealand possibly the world. And why you will never visitWhen New Zealand was chosen as the face of Airbnb Luxe, it was emotional.Like watching the B…
Disney to debut gondola shuttle system in Orlando
Walt Disney World Resort’s Skyliner, a gondola system connecting several of its theme parks and hotels in Orlando, will open Sept. 29.The Skyliner will transport guests between the Hollywood …
Six Senses to launch new property in Loire Valley, France
Six Senses is expanding further into Europe with the 2022 opening of Six Senses Loire Valley, France, in the village of Saint-Laurent-Nouan.The resort will be located in the UNESCO World Heritage r…
Businesses close while NPTR drags its feet
Acquiring accreditation and operating licenses for local tour operators remains a contentious issue as the National Public Transport Regulator (NPTR) continues to delay processing permits.Tour oper…
SAA codeshare with Brazilian airline
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a codeshare and frequent flyer agreement with Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aéreas (GOL), effective from July 5.The agreement will enable SAA to add …
Anger as tourists swarm Uluru as climb closure date approaches
Hordes of tourists are descending on Uluru to climb it before it closes — wreaking havoc.A photo taken at the base of Uluru on Wednesday showed a queue snaking up to the top of the rock, as h…
Emirates goes global with in-flight Wi-Fi coverage
Emirates’ passengers bound for the US will soon be able to enjoy Wi-Fi, mobile service connectivity and live TV, even when flying 40,000 feet over the North Pole and Arctic circle.Previously,…