TurnKey Rentals Will Let You Have That Dream Vacation
There are so many reasons why you should consider going on a vacation. In fact, some of these are scientifically based. According to an article published in the Oprah.com, a vacation will let you have a healthier body because those who give in to the temptation of dream vacations often have the tendency to engage in physical activities. It...
Jamaica to forge closer relationship with Dominican Republic
Caribbean tourism hotspots Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have unveiled plans for closer cooperation in a range of areas. Signing a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the United Nations Global Conference on Jobs & Inclusive Growth, the destinations pledged to increase collaboration in tourism, trade, sports, culture, and education. Jamaican prime minister Andrew Holness said the deal would bring...
Argentina removes reciprocity rate for Canadian visitors
Tourists from Canada who have ordinary passports will no longer have to pay the reciprocity rate to enter Argentina. The elimination will take effect on January 1st, 2018. Argentine minister of tourism, Gustavo Santos, said: “It is very important to provide new mechanisms for tourists who want to visit our country and advance in international integration. “Tourism is a key activity for...
Trump travel ban comes into full effect following supreme court ruling
The United States supreme court has ruled a travel ban proposed by president Donald Trump on visitors from six mainly Muslim countries can go into full effect. The decision is pending legal challenges. The move means travellers from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen will face restrictions on their entry to the United States. The ruling covers the third version of...
UK visitors flock to Estonia ahead of centenary celebrations
Estonia has experienced a strong uplift in visitor numbers in 2017, with the number of UK tourists increasing by nearly a fifth compared to the same period last year. Figures for January to September show an uplift of 19 per cent on the previous year, with over 46,000 UK visitors across nine months. The news comes as the destination gets ready...
Zhangye Danxia Landform, China
The Zhangye Danxia Landscape — Red Rocks and Rainbow Ridges
Zhangye's Danxia landscape has lots of precipitous red cliffs, most of which are several hundred meters high, and multicolored ridges of weathered strata, sometimes stretching to the horizon. These formations, sometimes smooth sometimes sharp, stand out against the greens or grays of the plains , looking grand and magnificent, vigorous...
Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Sustainable tourism comes under spotlight in Jamaica
Andrew Holness, prime minister of Jamaica, has sought to highlight the vital importance of sustainable tourism to the development of the country during an international conference in Montego Bay. Organised under the auspices of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, the Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism seeks to being together public and private stakeholders...
Mount Agung ash cloud forces closure of Bali airport
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 close the airport will leave thousands of holidaymakers stranded in the...
Minister Bartlett welcomes global hospitality sector to Jamaica
Jamaican minister of tourism Edmund Bartlett has welcomed delegates to the Montego Bay Convention Centre for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation Global Conference on Jobs & Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism. With more than 1,300 delegates registered to attend over three days, the event will be the largest of its kind ever to take place in the Caribbean. “It...
News: STA Travel launches new partnership with Scoot
Students and youths can now enjoy exclusive STA Travel fares at fantastic value for all Scoot flights. Following the successful merger between Scoot and Tigerair under the Scoot brand in July 2017, all 60 destinations currently operated by Scoot are now available for booking through the STA Travel BlueTicket Alliance. “Our partnership with Scoot has been one of the most successful...
News: Shambala launches new hands-on volunteering experiences
The prestigious Shambala Private Game Reserve is launching a number of exciting new wildlife-based activities for 2018, providing guests with the opportunity to enhance their luxury safari experience. The new activities include hands-on volunteering with the in-house game research team, magical Star Gazing experiences and fishing excursions on the Douw Steyn dam. Located in the South Africa’s Limpopo Province, Shambala Private...
Focus: Studying Abroad – A Checklist to Getting Started on the Right Foot
You are planning to study abroad as an exchange student for a full year, or you might have been accepted for an internship program lasting a few months. How do you prepare for the journey? Aside from securing your airline ticket, books, and accommodations while overseas, what do you need to do before you leave and what do you...
Focus: Breaking Travel News interview: Vinay Dube, chief executive, Jet Airways
Following a successful decade at Delta Air Lines, Vinay Dube was appointed chief executive at Jet Airways in August this year. As the head of the management team at the airline, he will be responsible for driving its growth by strengthening business and positioning it in both domestic and international markets. But speaking to Breaking Travel News as the carrier launches...
WTM 2017: Maldives unveils ambitious infrastructure expansion
Mohamed Anil, Maldives attorney general, has announced several new tourism developments taking place in the country for 2018 during a press briefing at World Travel Market in London. The announced plans include expansion of the recently rebranded Velana International Airport and the opening of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge in July 2018 as well as development plans of the health services...
St. Croix prepares to welcome first cruise ship post-Hurricane Maria
The US Virgin Islands are recovering following the impact of Hurricane Maria earlier this year
Norwegian Dawn, with a capacity of 2,340 passengers and 1,032 crew members, will dock on the island of St. Croix on three occasions this month, beginning Saturday, November 11th. The ship’s arrival will mark the return of leisure cruise travellers to the largest of the US...
Travel Trends: What You Need To Know In 2017
Traveling around the world was once considered a luxury reserved for the privileged few. Nowadays, with the existence of a plethora of traveling options, from new airlines to cheap airfare websites, the spectrum of possibilities has widened enough to allow many others to get their bite on the travel experience. Known for its somewhat unpredictable status, the travel world has...