Indian Ocean

Sunlife names Trailfinders’ Indian Ocean specialist Beth Lewis its new sales chief

In her new role, Lewis will be responsible for driving revenue growth in the UK and forging strong connections with customers

Sri Lanka: tips for families, honeymooners and final frontier seekers

The Indian Ocean destination is booming for adventure and romance, while the north is finally gearing up to enter the spotlight.

What's coming down the river over the next couple of years?

Harry Kemble plots a course through the new ships and itineraries arriving in the river cruise sector during 2024 and 2025

Insight Vacations launches small group women-only tours with agent incentive

Insight Vacations, a sub brand of TTC is launching 11 tours aimed at solo female travellers across the globe with an incentive for agents and travellers alike

Luxury cruise brand launches for over-55 solo female travellers

The luxury cruise brand offers ’Fully Hosted Journeys’ specifically for mature women travelling solo.

Westin Maldives to boost bedtime luxury with new sleep manual for kids

The hotel’s new sleep manual for kids includes yoga, stargazing and even dream journals.

Mauritius reopens airport as Tropical Storm Eleanor abates

Island’s main airport reopens after weather officials give the all-clear, but issues warning of dangerous seas

Club Med unveils plans for 23 new openings and renovations

Resort operator hails 2024 a ‘milestone year’ for the business as it embarks on a new pipeline after completing a 10-year upscale programme across its 70 resorts globally

Flights grounded as Mauritius braces for arrival of Tropical Storm Eleanor

Foreign Office warns of deterioration in weather over the coming days and advises British visitors to take precautions

Kuoni hails 'competitive' pricing and service for 'strong start' to 2024

Upmarket operator unveils its list of 2024’s early ‘trending’ destinations

Waldorf Astoria launches first Seychelles resort

Waldorf Astoria has debuted its first resort in the Seychelles, featuring 50 seafront villas and a range of eco-lux experiences

Indian Ocean hotelier plots regional expansion

On an island known for large beach resorts, Constance Sakoa Boutik Mauritius has just 16 rooms, and is close to Trou aux Biches beach.

In its first foray to the island of Rodrigues, 350 miles to the east of Mauritius, the hotel group has added Constance Tekoma Rodrigues to its collection, featuring 32 rooms with private terraces and open-air bath tubs. The self-styled ‘lodge’ sits beside a white-sand beach with facilities including a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and spa.

InterContinental Maldives offers chance to swim with manta rays on annual retreat

Guests can join the resident Manta Trust team to document manta rays in the lagoon and contribute research and conservation efforts

Tripadvisor thinks so, but is this really the world's best all-inclusive?

Ozen Reserve Bolifushi was named the world’s best all-inclusive resort in the review site’s Travellers’ Choice Awards – but does it stand up to scrutiny?

Cyclone Belal: Mauritius flights rescheduled as airport reopens

Local authorities, though, have warned of knock-on effects from this week’s tropical storm over the coming days

Cyclone Belal: Air Mauritius suspends flights following airport closure

Air Mauritius cancelled five services scheduled for Tuesday (16 January) as the airport was forced to shut down a day earlier due to the impact of Cyclone Belal

Storm Belal prompts FCDO warning for Mauritius

UK officials have called on all Brits in the island to follow the advice of local authorities

Travel Counsellors achieves two record sales days in a row as peaks bookings soar

Tuesday (9 January) and Wednesday (10 January) entered the agency’s top 10 best sales days in the company’s history.

The homeworking giant has made 14 bookings over £50,000 this month, while 26 TCs have achieved total sales of more than £100,000. One TC has made an £84,000 booking this month.

TC Heather Lee, who has 24 years’ experience, said: “I have already achieved 50% of my last January sales in the first week, with much more on my desk.

Albania, Zambia and Shropshire named as 'destinations to watch' this year

Abta says 2024 will be the year travel volumes return to 2019 levels, with Albania, Aruba, Zambia and Shropshire named among 10 destinations agents should keep their eye on this year

Virgin Atlantic to increase winter sun capacity next year

The airline has ramped up services to the likes of Barbados, Dubai and the Maldives

Kuoni reveals first TV ad for four years as part of 'highly targeted' peaks campaign

Launching on Boxing Day, Kuoni’s campaign will run across streaming services, radio, Spotify, YouTube, press, direct mail and online

Making the most of the Maldives with new Virgin Atlantic flights

Shaking up the Maldives market, Virgin Atlantic has launched its direct service to the island idyll

Seychelles eases state of emergency following industrial explosion

President Wavel Ramkalawan has, though, urged the public to continue following police instructions as ’emergency services and relevant authorities continue their work’ following the blast and heavy rains

Seychelles hosts first megafam as it seeks ‘high value, low impact’ visitors

Tourism Seychelles hosted its first-ever megafam for 60 travel agents and journalists last week