The Singapore Industrial Park (SIP) and the Jinji Lake region create a blend of old and new in Suzhou, one of the oldest cities in China’s Yangtze Basin dating back more than 2,500 years. Giving visitors the duality of exploring history and newly created attractions at once, the city of Suzhou showcases a cross section …
Dusit International has announced the signing of a hotel management agreement for the first-ever dusitD2 project to be located in Myanmar. Slated for a 2017 opening date, the dusitD2 Residence Yangon is situated between the city centre and Yangon International Airport. The residence will offer 300 units, a specialty dining outlet, bar, business lounge and …
Bahrain’s first Fairmont hotel is due to open in 2018. The Fairmont Bahrain Resort will be part of the Al Jazayer mixed-use project and will have 215 guestrooms as well as beachfront access and about 22,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel will be developed by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Co., which is the country’s …
Diethelm Travel has launched Diethelm Distinctive, a new product line that adds the gaining of personal knowledge and fulfillment to an Asian journey. Diethelm Distinctive is another way of utilizing the experience that the company has acquired through its many years of operating throughout Asia, and offering new product and journey ideas to its clients. …
South African Airways Vacations (SAA Vacations) launched its 2015 Collection brochure featuring new and a more diverse offering of air-inclusive vacation packages to a variety of destinations throughout Southern & East Africa. The 2015 brochure has been expanded to include SAA Vacations’ new group escorted tour series to South Africa, with optional extension to Victoria …
As the global demand for experiential travel starts to rise, travelers are increasingly looking for activities that are more personal than prescribed. They are looking for experiences that are authentic and in tune with the local culture, and its people, to create a genuine connection and some thought-provoking memories to take home. Meeting local shopkeepers, …
Park Hyatt Zanzibar is opening March 8 in the historic part of Zanzibar City known as Stone Town, a UNESCO Heritage site. The hotel will have 67 guestrooms and direct beach access. One of the hotel’s two buildings is a historic Zanzibari mansion, Mambo Msiingi. Dating back to the 17th century, it centers on a …
Rwanda tourism revenues increased from $293m in 2013, to $303m in 2014, representing a 3% increase, Rwanda Development Board (RDB) says. Between July 2013 and June 2014, Rwanda received 1.17 million visitors, compared to the previous year with 1.14 million tourists. RDB targets hitting $860m mark by 2016. However, experts warn that the target is …
The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA) confirmed that their National Forum will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 25 – 26, 2015 at The Boulders. The annual meeting brings together the movers and shakers in the niche market with chapter officials and members from all 12 local chapters in attendance. …
Yellow fever vaccinations are no longer necessary for travel between Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa. The announcement was made by the South African Department of Health and the requirement was lifted with immediate effect. The decision was made at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, and comes after the World Health Organization confirmed that …