Traveling is a great way to explore new places, but it can also make unprepared tourists vulnerable to scams and frauds Travelers are being warned to avoid falling victim to common travel scams when vacationing abroad this summer. Travel experts have outlined eight prolific travel scams and have provided tips on how tourists can protect […]
“Peter Rousseau was one of the few Jamaicans who had an unshakeable belief in his country, and the value of tourism to national development.” These were the words of Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, as he paid tribute to Mr. Rousseau who had been ailing and died yesterday (April 26) at his home. Minister […]
Tourism Seychelles representatives in Italy participated in 25th edition of Travelexpo, most important tourism event in Sicily’s calendar. From April 14-16, more than 450 tourism partners, with over 1,200 professionals from airlines to tour operators and hoteliers, came together in Terrasini Città del Mare, near the city of Palermo. Seychelles was well represented with a […]
Sports tourism can play an increasingly important role in economic diversification, growth and sustainable development of destinations The 2nd edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organized by UNWTO, Government of Croatia through its Ministry of Tourism and Sport, and the Affiliate Member Croatian National Tourist Board, brought together experts and leaders from across […]
Radisson Hotel Group has embarked on the latest phase of its expansion strategy in the Philippines, with the signing of a Master Development Agreement for the Park Inn by Radisson brand, with SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) for 14 new hotels across the country over the next five years, taking their total targeted portfolio […]
Lufthansa will offer a total of five destinations to the Indian subcontinent from its two hubs in Frankfurt and Munich Lufthansa is launching new Airbus A380 destinations from Munich in the coming winter. From October 5 on, the airline will be flying again an A380 daily to the Californian metropolis of Los Angeles. Shortly before […]
Airbus, Tarmac Aerosave and the City of Chengdu have established a Joint Venture for the first aircraft “lifecycle” services center in China. The new facility will cover a range of activities from aircraft parking and storage to maintenance, upgrades, conversions, dismantling and recycling services for various aircraft types. The announcement follows an initial Memorandum of […]
The latest head-turning, ocean-going yacht from Emerald Cruises, Emerald Sakara, is undergoing its final fit-out in preparation for its upcoming sea trials. Work is on schedule to complete the yacht’s stylish interior before it welcomes guests on board. There is now just three months to go until the luxurious vessel makes its debut sailing – […]
The National Limousine Association (NLA) – an organization responsible for and dedicated to representing the interests of the chauffeured transportation industry at the global, national, state and local levels – held its advocacy event in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. Meeting with over 90 members of Congress representing 24 states, the association and 53 of its […]
Marina Bay Sands’ US$1 billion reinvestment programme – its most ambitious to date since opening in 2010 – reached a critical milestone this week with the completion of over 850 hotel rooms that are setting the tone for a new era of luxury hospitality. The rooms – located in Towers 1 and 2 of the […]