To determine which country is the best performing in terms of tourism, limiting itself to the number of foreign visitors to the country is a decoy. This is a diversion that allows France to claim t…
Refurb completed at Anew Hotel Hluhluwe
ANEW Hotels & Resorts’ Hluhluwe property in Zululand, South Africa, has completed its nine-month refurbishment project.The hotel’s exterior received an overhaul with all 67 rooms ne…
Bright murals greet visitors to poor Bolivian neighbourhood
A state-sponsored project in Bolivia is aiming to use urban art to capture some of the rich traditions of indigenous culture and turn an area into a tourist attraction.The project involves adorning…
Pilot of airline that offers mile-high flights reveals what really goes on
By Kate IselinI was in the middle of a mildly turbulent flight from Sydney to Launceston when I realised it: I’m scared of flying.My fear came on pretty suddenly. It wasn’t with me when…
Profits fall as Carnival cuts guidance for financial 2019
Carnival Corporation has announced an adjusted net income of $457 million for the three months to the end of May 31st.The figure is a slight fall from that of $489 million reported in the same peri…
Norwegian launches gate-to-gate Wi-Fi across whole global fleet
Norwegian has launched gate-to-gate Wi-Fi, giving passengers access to its network as soon as they step on board the aircraft.Customers travelling on any route across Norwegian’s global netwo…
Echo Africa Safaris and aha join forces
Echo Africa Safaris & Transfers – which joined the Tourvest group’s Accommodation and Activities division in 2018 – will now be assisted by aha Hotels & Lodges with its sa…
Chilean Tourism Authorities Introduce New Places Of Interest
After several months of work, the Committee of Tourism Ministers declared the regions of Lonquimay, the Chiloé Archipelago, Torres del Paine, and Cape Horn as places of interest, adding thes…
Leslie to head team at Six Senses Zil Pasyon, Seychelles
Six Senses Zil Pasyon has appointed Mark Leslie to the role of general manager.Leslie has an impressive track record in the luxury hospitality sector, having worked with respected brands in many co…
Carnival Vista cruises canceled to fix thruster
Carnival Cruise Line has canceled three July departures of the 3,934-passenger Carnival Vista to fix a propulsion problem. The Vista is a relatively new ship that entered service in May 2016.The pr…