Leeu House, an exclusive 5-star, 12-bedroom boutique hotel located in the heart of Franschhoek, South Africa’s gourmet capital in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, opened its doors on December 1, 2015. It is designed as a contemporary take on a traditional Cape Dutch house, with nods to the French Huguenot architecture of the surrounding area. A…
Johannesburg – The South African cruise industry is growing at a rapid rate and moves are afoot to improve port passenger terminal infrastructure to cope with the increasing demand. Allan Foggitt, sales and marketing director for MSC Cruises, says: “Cruising has never performed better. “To date, more than 80 percent of our annual budget has…
The Travel & Adventure Show’s report on the state of today’s American travel consumer is now available courtesy of the Travel & Adventure Show Series. Download Your Copy of the 2015 American Traveler Report This report contains: Habits of American travelers Booking influencers Trends for 2016 And more! Contact Shane Higgins, Sales Manager at 203.713.1086 or by…
The Western Cape’s renowned Montagu Country Hotel is now Fair Trade Tourism certified. Located in Montagu, in the heart of the picturesque Robertson Wine Route on the famed Route 62, it is the only original Art Deco hotel in South Africa and is a perfect halfway stop between Cape Town and the Garden Route. Originally built in…
Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort opened its doors once again on December 1st. The resort’s much-anticipated soft reopening is poised to bring truly memorable experiences for its guests. A paradise escape that is naturally exclusive, the 12-villa resort welcomes guests following four months of refurbishment. New furnishings and upgrades to the villas and guest areas will…
The African Development Bank has moved ahead on finalizing the first Africa Visa Openness Index. The Index ranks African countries on the level of openness/restrictiveness of their visa regimes. Its aim is to drive visa policy reforms across Africa, simplify visa application procedures and encourage positive reciprocity. Facilitating the…
A remote African island is home to an extraordinary artists retreat. Lamu Town is a medieval labyrinth so perfectly intact it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001. Created by Nicholas Logsdail, a highly influential art dealer and the owner of Lisson Gallery, the Factory has been transformed over the past decade into…
Steve led a 35-person team of explorers and scientists across 2 540km from the source of the Okavango delta in the Angolan highlands to its desert estuary in Botswana in 5-metre, flat-bottom mekoro, or canoes – an expedition which qualified him as a contender for the 2015 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, with the…
The much anticipated Hosted Buyer Programme is now live. The Hosted Buyer Programme hosts top quality global buyers that seek to experience and engage in African tourism networking opportunities. This programme is tailored to provide the Hosted Buyer with targeted meetings matched with the industry suppliers. Applications are available on the INDABA website: Apply Now.…
The first Stellenbosch Street Soirees for the season will spill onto the bustling Drostdy Street on 9 December. showcase the town’s unique food and wine culture on its oak-lined streets, allowing locals and visitors alike to sip, savour and share in the vibrant spirit of this ‘forever young’ town. These fun gatherings are happening in…
This year’s Gathering will take place in New York City on the first evening of the New York Times Travel Show. Details are still to come but save the date for January 8th at 6pm when we’ll celebrate the start of the most prestigious travel show in the USA, the New York Times Travel Show.…
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