The cycle trails around Alexandra, some of the best in the country, are a joy at any time of year, writes Elisabeth Easther.You’ll find few places on Earth that grow a sweeter apricot or cher…
Disney hikes ticket prices; Magic Kingdom $129 on peak days
Over the weekend, Disney raised its ticket prices again, and Disneyland annual pass holders saw the biggest bump.Most single-day tickets at the Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World…
Marriott International signs partnership with FC Bayern Munich
Marriott International has signed a multi-year partnership with FC Bayern Munich, with Courtyard by Marriott becoming the official hotel partner for Germany’s most popular and successful foot…
Sarova takes over Mara private camp
Sarova Hotels has taken over the management of the private camp, Spirit of the Masai Mara, in Kenya.The lodge is in the Siana conservancy, in its own secluded valley overlooking the Masai National …
Beyond the highlights: Here’s how to see South America in 2018
There are few locations on earth that boast as many recognisable and visually stunning sites as South America – from the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu, the Amazon jungle and the talcum-powder b…
Sheppard to head European operations for InterContinental Hotels
InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed industry leader Karin Sheppard as managing director for IHG across its European business.Based in IHG’s global headquarters in Buckinghamshire, She…
London Southend opens new de-icing facility to cut delays
London Southend has become the first airport in Britain to deliver a purpose-built aircraft de-icing facility, increasing efficiency and the speed of de-icing when bad weather hits.Now instead of d…
Kenya Airways launches flights to Mauritius
Kenya Airways has launched flights to Mauritius, which will operate four times a week from June. Monday and Thursday flights will depart Nairobi at 11h45, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays the flight…
Mandarin Oriental plans new hotel in Viña del Mar, Chile
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new urban resort that is currently under development in Viña del Mar, Chile.The property will be a natural partner to Hotel …
Four top spots to celebrate Aotearoa
Waitangi Day is the perfect time to start planning your trip to some of the beautiful locations where our nation was born.1 The Waitangi Treaty Grounds and MuseumAs David Fisher writes, all Kiwis h…