South Africa is typically associated with sun, safari and sea, however, over the last few years, the country has become a popular destination for professional skiers who aim to compete in the Europ…
Ritz-Carlton coming to St. Kitts
Ritz-Carlton will run a 125-room resort on the southeastern peninsula of St. Kitts Opening is scheduled for 2021.The beachfront property will have 25 Ritz-Carlton-branded villas and residences.The …
Airbus prepares to debut first A330-800
The newest member of the A330neo family, the A330-800, has rolled out of the paint-shop, on track for its first flight mid-2018.The A330-800 is the new generation 250 seater from Airbus’ lead…
Selling elephants to China harms Zimbabwe’s tourism
When Emmerson Mnangagwa became President of Zimbabwe, he endorsed a programme to save pangolins, the most poached mammal in the world, and many saw this as a positive sign for conservation in Zimba…
HOTEL REVIEW: Eurostars Panama City Offers Value & A Great View
There’s been a big name change on a Panama City hotel. During my recent visit to Panama, I stayed at Eurostars Panama City, a mid-priced hotel in the popular Obarrio neighborhood. Part of a B…
Glenorchy: Encounters in the wilderness
There’s a wealth of dramatic scenery in New Zealand’s backcountry and there’s no better way to see it than from the best seat in the world — the back of a horse, writes Kris…
How many travel agents in U.S.? Depends on whom you’re asking
The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) continues to predict a decline in the number of travel agents in the U.S. over the next 10 years, despite strong evidence from the i…
London City Airport joins growing plastics trend
Plastic straws are no longer available in any of London City Airport’s food and drink outlets, and have been replaced with biodegradable paper straws, which will be provided upon request.The …
Ethiopian launches Chicago flights
Ethiopian Airlines will operate flights from Addis Ababa to Chicago, effective June 9.Flight ET 0510 will depart Addis Ababa at 22h15 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving in Dublin at 04h…
5 Great Bars in Panama City’s Casco Antiguo
The shining skyscrapers of Panama City, Panama may attract a lot of attention, but when it comes to creative cocktails and a hip vibe, the coolest bars in Panama City are in the Casco Antiguo, the …