Author: Travel Update
WTM Africa 2018 to celebrate Women in Travel
In 2012, statistics released by business consultancy Prowess.org.uk, indicated that more than 126 million women entrepreneurs were starting or running both large and small businesses in 67 economies in 2012. Female entrepreneurship is also high on most governments’ agenda, and…
Viking Cruises to launch Northern Lights sailing from London in 2019
Viking Cruises will launch a new ocean cruise itinerary that will allow guests the rare opportunity to explore the far north in Norway’s winter, during a peak period for aurora borealis sightings. Sailing between London and Bergen starting in January…
British Virgin Islands to introduce tourism levy in September
Visitors to the British Virgin Islands are being advised an environmental and tourism levy of $10.00 will be collected on arrival at the ports of entry from September 1st. The government has said that the funds collected will be used…
Qatar Airways expands flight options in Brazil with latest codeshare deal
Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brazil, which will provide the Middle Eastern carrier with connections to 25 cities throughout the country. The agreement provides new codeshares on LATAM’s routes between São Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport and…
Reunion Island – A paradise for the romantic at heart
Reunion Island holds a certain charm that not only entices an adventurous spirit but also warms the need for romance. Situated 3000km off the coast of South Africa, this island destination makes for the perfect getaway. From picturesque sceneries to…
Qatar airways to launch new flights to Kiev, Ukraine
Qatar has confirmed it will launch a new direct service to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, with seven weekly flights from August 28th. Kiev is one of Eastern Europe’s oldest cities and an historic and cultural centre, with stunning architecture…
Nap Bar Just Opened In Madrid. SIESTA AND GO
Cities are exhausting. Napping is good for you. Those are the two principles the new “nap bar” Siesta & Go in Madrid seems to operate on. Following in the footsteps of similar establishments in London, Brussels, Tokyo, and other cities,…