Tourism News Page 58
Norwegian takes off for Brazil with new Rio de Janeiro route
The flight schedule will also offer Norwegian customers in both Europe and Brazil opportunities to connect via the carrier’s short-haul network of European flights.
South African Department of Tourism visits Dubai in search for investment
The South African Department of Tourism has held an invitation-only tourism investment seminar in Dubai. Taking place at the Palace Downtown Hotel, the event was designed to promote South Africa as a market ripe for tourism investment among UAE investors.
Tianguis Turistico set for Acapulco, Mexico
Tianguis Turistico is now in its 44th edition, and will run from April 7th-10th, with thousands of travel industry professionals from across the globe descending on the port of Acapulco to learn about all the regions of Mexico.
WTTC figures highlight importance of tourism to Portugal
Growth in the Portuguese tourism sector was among the fastest in Europe last year, with travel now accounting for €1 in every €5 spent in the country.
Travel Portland signs on for City Runs’ London event
Travel Portland and Delta Air Lines have come on board as official partners of adidas City Runs – 1 Hour, organisers CSM Active have announced.
Amnesty International urges Brunei to withdraw new penal code
Travellers to Brunei might want to think twice after Amnesty International called on the country to halt plans to introduce “vicious” new punishments such as death by stoning for same-sex acts.
Tate Modern takes top spot among UK visitor attractions
Tate Modern has become the most visited attraction in the UK, with 5,868,562 visits last year, according to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions.
Eurowings adds Las Vegas flights to winter schedule
Eurowings has continued to expand its winter flight schedule with he addition of Las Vegas. The Lufthansa-owned point-to-point airline earlier revealed plans to offer Barbados, Mauritius, and Windhoek in Namibia later this year.
Ras Al Khaimah launches eastern Europe promotional drive
In light of the double-digit growth figures recorded in 2018, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has kicked off 2019 with a series of roadshows targeting key eastern European countries to promote the destination.
Zip Now London to return to South Bank this summer
The City Zip Company is bringing back Zip Now London, the biggest, fastest city centre zip wire in the world, for the third year running.
New report urges destinations to uncover invisible burden of tourism
A report published today describes how destinations must uncover and account for the hidden costs of tourism, referred to as the “invisible burden”, to protect and manage vital destination assets worldwide.
Antigua & Barbuda comes across all cool with new campaign
The campaign is expected to convey the trendiness of the destination and its appeal as the ideal summer vacation spot for visitors looking for enjoyable experiences.