16 teams left Royal Cape Yacht Club in a light westerly wind of 10 knots for a 14h00 start just off Granger Bay. Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape, signalled the start of the race by firing a historic race cannon. The 2023 running of the iconic Cape2Rio yacht race marks the 50th anniversary of…
New Cruise Line Set To Enter The Australian Market
A new cruise line is coming to our shores, with its eyes set firmly on the Australian market. On its maiden voyage to Australian waters, Ambassador Cruise Line will dock in Sydney Harbour in February 2024. Ambassador Cruise Line, the first cruise line to debut in the UK in a decade, will sail into Australian…
New Tourist Attraction Set To Open In Las Vegas In 2023
2023 will see the arrival of a new tourist attraction in Las Vegas, adding to the growing list of off-the-beaten-path things to do in the famed Sin City. Known for its flashy casinos, luxury hotels, legendary entertainment, and epic nightlife, Las Vegas has more to offer than just glitz and glam. Las Vegas is booming…
Finland set to further restrict entry of Russians
The Finnish authorities have said that the country is set to further restrict the entry of citizens of Russia into the country as it has been registering a high number of arrivals. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Pekka Haavisto, said last week that all Russians who hold a valid tourist visa would be…
Playa Del Carmen And Tulum Set New Tourist Records Following Cancun’s Success
Mexico is having a moment. Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum are wildly popular and have each broken tourism records recently. Cancun has broken records nearly every month of 2022, and now Playa del Carmen and Tulum have joined the fray. It’s no secret that Cancun is the King of tourism. However, it seems travelers…
Game, Set, Match! 5 Wimbledon-inspired tennis holidays in the UK
Get set and take advantage of the tennis facilities at these UK hotels Celebrating the centenary of Centre Court, this year’s Wimbledon Championships (27 June-10 July 2022) are set to be particularly special. If you’re feeling inspired to practise your serve, then look no further than these dreamy tennis holidays across the UK. Tennis and…
AR set to transform travel industry with enhanced experiences for travellers: GlobalData
Companies in the tourism sector are investing in emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) to improve traveller experience after the industry was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, says GlobalData. The data and analytics company notes that AR is set to bring the tourism industry closer to the metaverse, which could…
Two New Caribbean Based Airlines Set To Launch Direct Flights From The U.S.
Two brand new airlines based in the Caribbean are set to launch direct flights from the U.S. Arajet and Coral Jet, which will be based in both the Dominican Republic and Bermuda respectively, each have their eyes set on the competitive Caribbean market, and could each see their inaugural flights taking off within months –…
New Mega Cruise Ship Terminal Set To Become The Biggest In The U.S.
The construction of a new mega cruise terminal began last week in Miami, Florida – with it set to become the biggest in the U.S. once complete. The new cruise terminal is being built in a city that is commonly known as the ‘Cruise Capital of the World’ – Miami, Florida – at the world-renowned…
Cambodia reopening for international travellers set this Q4
The Cambodian government is gearing up to reopen to fully vaccinated tourists in Q4 2021. In a speech to mark the 41st anniversary of World Tourism Day, with the theme of “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”, Prime Minister Hun Sen said Cambodia will be safe for both the domestic tourism movement and foreign tourists once the Kingdom…
