Silver Moon is one step closer to welcoming her first guests, having successfully carried out her sea trials earlier this month.Carrying a reduced crew of approximately 320 due to precautionary hea…
Emirates to return to Bangkok from next week
Emirates has announced the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from September 1st.The resumption of flights to Bangkok will expand Emirates’ current networ…
Post-COVID, events should still focus on sustainability
The events industry should still prioritise environmental sustainability as they make health and safety changes in the wake of COVID-19.This was highlighted during a webinar last week, hosted by th…
Popular Brazilian island establishes strict protocol for tourists
Ferrnando de Noronha, an archipelago 354km off Brazil’s northeastern coast famous for abundant sea life, pristine beaches and dramatic mountainsides rising above the coast, is trying a novel …
GO NZ: Where and how to visit New Zealand’s wetlands
We all have our favourite bushwalk, mountain hike, or beach, but New Zealand’s wetlands haven’t been so easy to visit.Things are changing though, and the spotlight is being turned on ou…
MGM Resorts laying Off 18,000 workers
MGM Resorts is laying off 18,000 people, which represents about a quarter of its U.S. staff of about 70,000, according to the Associated Press.The hospitality group, with 13 properties in Las Vegas…
Township tourism – training needed for new normal
There is a need to train and upskill township tourism stakeholders on how to sell their offerings in the ‘new normal’ following the impact of COVID-19 on the sector.This was highlighted…
United Airlines permanently waives domestic change fees
United Airlines is permanently getting rid of change fees on all standard economy and premium cabin tickets for travel within the United States, effective immediately.Starting in January, United cu…
Atlantis the Palm to offer free Covid-19 tests to guests
Atlantis the Palm in Dubai has revealed it will now be offering free, in-resort Covid-19.The PCR tests will be available to guests who stay five nights or longer during their trip.Due to passengers…
‘Adapt to the domestic market’ – Minister
Local suppliers who position their products to meet the needs of the international traveller will have to adapt their offerings to suit the domestic market while international borders remain closed…