Queenstown Emerges as Top Destination for Australian Tourists, Sees 20% Increase
Reading Time: < 1 minute Tourism in Queenstown is experiencing a remarkable surge, with visitor numbers rebounding nationwide, and booming particularly in this southern alpine resort town. Described as genuinely exceptional by neighboring Australians, Queenstown draws thousands of visitors daily who praise its beauty, affordability, and accessibility. Currently, it stands
Rizwan Shaikh joins Jumeirah Makkah as its new General Manager
Reading Time: 2 minutes Rizwan Shaikh joins as the General Manager of Jumeirah Makkah of the Jumeirah Group, the first hotel to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With over 20 years of luxury hospitality experience across India, Singapore and Saudi Arabia, Rizwan Shaikh will be responsible for driving
Flight 1248 of Southwest Airlines escapes crash in Florida
Reading Time: 2 minutes Southwest Airlines Flight 1248, in a harrowing incident off the coast of Florida, narrowly avoided crashing into the ocean after experiencing a critical mechanical failure. Flight 1248, en route from Orlando to Miami with 143 passengers and crew onboard, encountered severe turbulence and engine issues shortly
Sustainability experts demand for cheaper train travel, with Brits spending 358% more to travel by rail
New data has revealed the pressing dilemma of saving cost or carbon emissions for Brits, as train travel is discovered to be 358% more expensive than driving. In response to a 4.9% rail fare hike earlier this year, Brits are having to opt for more cost-effective modes of transport despite
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Travel Budget?
For globetrotters and armchair adventurers alike, scoring the perfect flight deal can feel like winning the lottery. Travel websites that aggregate deals from various airlines, often called flight deal aggregators, promise to simplify this process. But are they all they’re cracked up to be? Let’s delve into the potential benefits
15 Fascinating Fun Facts About Hawaii You Will Love
Who loves Hawaii? If you do, then get ready to dive into these fun facts about Hawaii and its unique culture, geography, and history. Did you know it’s home to the tallest mountain in the world or that it has two official languages? Let’s get into these and more. Plus,
Business Travel Statistics [2007-2024]: Market & Trend Data Analysis
In many industries, travel is a regular necessity for business. Even in the post-COVID age of telecommuting and Zoom meetings, companies are willing to spend significant amounts on travel for in-person collaboration. Why is this the case? How much is spent on business travel? Where does that money go? What
Rates are declining at budget hotels, but that doesn’t mean widespread bargains
Travelers this summer might not be experiencing any major discounts when they go to book a hotel room in the U.S., but there is a softening in some segments of the market. However, it’s a little premature to celebrate the idea of any oncoming bargains. Hotel data firm STR this
10 Places to Visit in Europe in Summer to Avoid the Crowds • The Blonde Abroad
Ranch weekend at @carmelvranch 🫏🌳 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Carmel Valley Ranch #hosted us for the coziest getaway! We had a picnic with donkeys, rode in “Monster Trucks” (four wheelers) to visit the cows and goats at The Corral, fed the chickens in the organic garden, and had tons of adventures around their 500