Following the approval of several Covid-19 vaccines, Lufthansa Cargo is preparing for its role in their global distribution in the coming months. The German group has implemented a dedicated task force prepared for a variety of transport scenarios. “The distribution of temperature- and time-sensitive pharmaceuticals is extremely...
The 137 guestrooms and suites at Hyatt Regency Cape Town each boast large floor-to-ceiling windows or a balcony as well as walk-in rain showers. Designed intuitively and with all the essentials, guests can make the most of their time away with each room offering an expansive...
Westin Hotels & has today announced its debut in Surabaya with the opening of the Westin Surabaya. As the second largest city in Indonesia and the capital of the East Java province, Surabaya is home to colonial architecture and historical monuments including the Heroes Monument, Surabaya...
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Magellan Development Group to introduce its St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand to Chicago. The project is anticipated to include 191 hotel rooms – including 33 spacious suites – and 393 branded residences within the 101-story building....
The government of Saint Lucia has passed plans for a new tourism levy following two years of consultation and development. The levy will be introduced from December 1st and is designed to allow the island to increase its marketing budget and support tourism development. Tourism minister, Dominic...
American Airlines will begin offering customers a mobile app to make travel to international destinations easier. The mobile wellness wallet solution called VeriFLY, from the identity assurance leader Daon, will help travellers easily understand Covid-19 testing and documentation requirements for their destination. It is hoped it will...
World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has unveiled its North America 2020 winners. The release coincides with its inaugural North America Winners Day. Winners include Miami Beach – with its dazzling array of art deco delights,...
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by CTF Amsterdam to manage Rosewood Amsterdam. It is hoped the new property will open in 2023 as will become the eleventh property from the luxury hospitality brand in Europe and first in the Netherlands. The hotel will be housed...
South Africa has partially reopened its borders to international borders. The move follows a decision from president Cyril Ramaphosa that the country would be moving to alert level one from today, thus opening up international borders for selected countries. South Africa has developed a risk categorisation model...
American Airlines is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering pre-fight Covid-19 testing for customers, starting with Jamaica and the Bahamas. The carrier plans to expand the program to additional markets in the weeks and months ahead. “The pandemic has changed our business in ways we...