[ad_1] Kenya’s tourism industry is increasingly driving exports and providing foreign exchange, earning the country tourism expenditures of about 1.2 billion US dollars in 2017. This represented a 20% increase from approximately 989 million US dollars in 2016, according to a hospitality report by Jumia Travel. This improving sector performance …
Read More »Financial turmoil hits tourism sector in Argentina
The fall-out from Argentina’s financial turmoil is having a huge impact on travel to and from the country, according to latest figures from ForwardKeys. Outbound travel bookings collapsed after the peso crashed in May and president Macri asked the IMF for a bailout. Bookings for travel from Argentina to other …
Read More »Affonso-Dass appointed president of Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association
Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass has taken up office as the new president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association. Karolin Troubetzkoy, the regional trade association’s outgoing president, handed over the gavel to Affonso-Dass in a transition at the organisation’s annual general meeting during. New president Affonso-Dass, who also holds the …
Read More »Hamburg Festival to return to London in September
Hamburg Festival is returning for a second year, bringing Londoners a taste of the German city. Last year’s event brought a burst of music, tastes and culture from Hamburg to London and this year they look to build on the success, which saw a footfall of over 11,000. On September …
Read More »Ras Al Khaimah unveils FIFA World Cup sports lounge
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority is offering residents and tourists a chance to enjoy the ultimate summer of sport in an air-conditioned lounge located on the pristine shores between Al Hamra Village and Al Marjan Island. The Sports Lounge is the largest purpose-built entertainment tent in the Emirate which …
Read More »Virtuso announces continued global growth
[ad_1] LAS VEGAS – Fuelled by innovative new tools and programs, international luxury travel network Virtuoso is setting records in a variety of areas, heightening interest in agency and advisor affiliation as well as consumer preference for working with Virtuoso advisors. The network highlighted its latest successes during the 30th …
Read More »Latest BDRC Hotel Guest Survey reveals surprising trends on OTAs and direct booking
[ad_1] BDRC’s 2017 Hotel Guest Survey (HGS) results show the impact of hotels brands’ “Guest Loyalty” rates on booking platform trends. The data demonstrates that OTAs continue to sustain their share levels while direct booking has recovered somewhat, mostly at the expense of review sites and other channels. The degradation …
Read More »Qatar Airways touches down in Antalya, Turkey
Qatar Airways’ first direct non-stop commercial flight to Antalya touched down at Antalya Airport earlier, inaugurating the award-winning airline’s newest Turkish destination. The flight marks Qatar Airways’ seventh gateway into Turkey and is the third new Turkish route for the airline in 2018. The seasonal service to Antalya will be …
Read More »Spirt Airlines to offer new US Virgin Islands connection from Orlando
On the heels of the launch of new service between Fort Lauderdale and St. Croix, Spirit Airlines has announced even more flights to the US Virgin Islands from the Sunshine State. The department of tourism announced that Spirit Airlines will inaugurate service between Orlando International Airport and Cyril E. King …
Read More »Abu Dhabi showcases new offering in UK roadshow
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has concluded its annual roadshow to the UK, following successful events held at Abode Chester and The Bulgari Hotel in London. The roadshow, co-sponsored by Etihad Airways and Yas Experiences, gave 120 agents, tour operator reservation staff and product managers the …
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