[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG – Hotel performance in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to improve in 2018 following subdued performance in 2017, with the budget and midmarket segments showing the strongest demand fundamentals. This, according to Xander Nijnens, Head of Hotels and Hospitality Group for Sub-Saharan Africa at JLL. “Global investor interest is …

[ad_1] International tourism in the Middle East and North Africa showed clear signs of recovery in 2017 with growths of 5% and 13%, respectively. Against this backdrop, tourism ministers, Spanish authorities and private sector gathered to discuss future tourism prospects at the Ministerial Round Table on Tourism Development in the …

This winter come and break free from Bad Santa’s shackles and join a band of rebels in the frozen south for festive frolics, as the South Pole Saloon returns. Escape the dark winter nights and the urban streets of Brixton by climbing the stairs to South London’s most popular rooftop. …

Scuderia Ferrari driver Kimi Räikkönen geared up ahead of the much-awaited race weekend to experience Ferrari World Abu Dhabi’s latest addition and most heart-pounding rollercoaster, Turbo Track. Räikkönen is in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix, which takes place this weekend. He sky rocketed from inside the …

London-based communications agency, Black Diamond, has been appointed by Tahiti Tourisme to act as its agency of record in the UK, as of January, following a competitive pitch process. Black Diamond will position Tahiti as an experiential destination, highlighting the variety of activities available across the 118 islands. “The UK …

The Indonesian government has closed Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali as Mount Agung continues to pump potentially dangerous ash into the atmosphere. At the same time authorities have raised the state of alert to its highest level, and expanded the exclusion zone around the rumbling volcano. The decision to …

[ad_1] Accoρding to December report of the Airlines Financial Monitor, year-on-year growth in both passenger and freight volumes is carrying solid momentum into 2018, alongside elevated load factors: the seasonally adjusted (SA) passenger load factor rose above 82% for the first time on record in November, while the SA freight …

[ad_1] According to the tourism survey by Matka Nordic Travel Fair 2018, Finns travel because they want to break away from everyday life, to relax, and to see the world. Responsibility in travel is apparent, in particular, in favouring local services. Tourism Survey 2018 by the Matka Nordic Travel Fair …

Eurowings is taking a bite out of the Big Apple, with the carrier unveiling plans to start new departures from Düsseldorf in April next year. Also new in the Eurowings route network: in the summer flight schedule 2018, there will be three flights a week from the state capital of …

Malta Tourism Authority has launched a new Gastro Trail of Malta and Gozo to highlight some of the best spots for agents to discover a culinary scene unlike anywhere in the world and share with their clients. A blend of Italian and Arabic cuisine, Malta is fast becoming one to …