Stress on travel days is no joke and when things go wrong, you’ll see a lot of frayed nerves on display.You hear a lot of people grumbling that flying is less comfortable and more inconvenien…
Visa waiver boosted Brazilian tourist numbers by stunning 16%
The visa waiver launched in Brazil in June 2019 for tourists from the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan, has yielded the first results for the tourism sector. The latest data from the Fede…
WTTC unveils first speakers ahead of Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council has unveiled the first speakers for its upcoming Global Summit.The event will now take place in Cancun, Mexico, after a last-minute change from Puerto Rico.Am…
South African Airways to cut international routes
South African Airways will cut eight routes from its international schedule as it restructures in an attempt to fend off bankruptcy.The flag-carrier said it would scrap routes from Johannesburg, in…
American Airlines signs Gol codeshare deal in Brazil
American Airlines and Gol have signed a new reciprocal codeshare agreement, giving customers access to 20 new destinations in South America.American will also increase service from Miami to Rio de …
A Vacation in Belize on Us!
Would you rather be kicking back on that Belize island above right now? Snorkeling in those warm waters and sunning on the beach?That’s Ray Caye, one of two stunning places you’ll be st…
U.S. embargo and Thomas Cook bankruptcy results in 9.3% tourism fall for Cuba
In 2019, Cuba received less than 4.3 million foreign tourists, accounting for a 9.3% year-on-year decrease credited to the U.S. tightening of the embargo and the bankruptcy of British tour operator…
La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli takes brand into Europe
The La Quinta by Wyndham flag has made its debut in the Europe with the opening of the 404-room La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli.The move brings the brand to travellers outside of the Americas…
Dubai Exhibition Centre to launch alongside Expo 2020 in October
The all-new Dubai Exhibition Centre is set to open on October 20th this year as a focal point of Expo 2020.Operated by the Dubai World Trade Centre, the new facility will become a new 45,000 square…
WTTC moves Global Summit from Puerto Rico to Cancun
The World Travel & Tourism Council has moved its annual Global Summit to Cancun, Mexico.The body had earlier unveiled plans to host the event in San Juan, Puerto Rico.The mission of the WTTC is…