The Global Wellness Institute recently revealed that consumer spending on wellness continues to grow, with the global wellness economy projected to expand at an annual rate of 8.6%. By 2027, it is expected to reach $8.5 trillion with wellness tourism […]
Hilton opens its first hotel in Congo
Hilton has partnered with global management company Valor Hospitality Partners for the opening of the Hilton Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This hotel is Valor Hospitality Partners’ first property in Central Africa and Hilton’s first in the […]
Brits slam ‘overpriced’ UK Christmas market and say it’s ‘cheaper to fly abroad’
Brits feeling festive have criticised the Birmingham's Christmas market after discovering that the cost of a beer and a hotdog could have paid for a flight to Germany. The celebrants visited Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market – but branded it "too […]
Families have caught up after Covid. What motivates them to travel today?
Family travel habits are evolving post-Covid as pandemic-driven trends start to wane and new ones begin to crystallize. Making up for lost time was a big travel motivator that arose from the pandemic, but it is no longer the top […]
‘Breathtaking and diverse’ county is the best place for a 2024 staycation
In the wake of the covid-19 pandemic many Brits have ditched far-flung summer holidays for getaways closer to home. Staycations are seemingly here to, well, stay, and the UK is brimming with beautiful towns and cities that make for charming […]
‘I’m a travel expert – you need to book your summer holidays before prices rise’
Considering we're in the middle of winter and the final countdown to Christmas, it's fair to say that the summer holidays won't be on most people's minds. However, according to travel experts now is the time to start planning your […]
Here's how to join the air miles club – and snap up free flights
Fed up with hearing about other people snapping up free flights? Here’s a confusion-free guide to joining the air miles club Understanding air miles – ‘points’ that can be spent on flights and other services – can be headache-inducing Here, […]
Travel advisors not surprised Norwegian Cruise Line is restoring NCFs
Travel advisors were disappointed but not surprised that Norwegian Cruise Line will reinstate noncommissionable fares (NCFs) in 2024 after rolling it out a year ago. 2023 was a strong year for cruise bookings, which made it challenging to show that […]
‘I visited a tiny island with hardly any tourists and it’s paradise’
Thailand is a popular destination for tourists from all walks of life, and if you’ve ever stepped foot in the ‘Land of Smiles’ it’s easy to see why. The Southeast Asian country is home to incredible cuisine, unforgettable scenery, and […]
Welcome back to the Hotel Richard
It is time to complete my vision for the “perfect new hotel concept,” which I began to detail in my previous column. Here are some further musings on the Hotel Richard brand that I am building in my mind. Decor: […]