Travelers from countries that have recently been declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “low-risk yellow fever countries” will no longer have to produce proof of the vaccination when they arrive in South Africa, the Department of Health said on Tuesday. The African countries on the organization ‘s low-risk yellow fever list include Zambia,…
ACSA is implementing new hand luggage restrictions, that will come into effect at all airports across South Africa and impacts all airlines and travelers from Monday 2 February. “The new regulations restrict economy class carry-ons to a single piece with a maximum weight of 7kg and within specified dimensions (36cm x 23cm x 56cm) along…
Inquiries at Safaribookings.com, a marketplace for more than 1,200 safari companies in East and Southern Africa, were down 25 percent during the last four months of 2014, but bounced back in January, with a 20 percent rise compared to a year ago…. A scaling back of the wall-to-wall media coverage of the handful of…
African Bush Camps are delighted to announce complete rebuilds of the camps in two of our most popular destinations: Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe and the Khwai Community area in Botswana. The newly built Somalisa Camp, Somalisa Acacia, Khwai Tented Camp and our NEW Khwai Family Camp will be completed by 1st July 2015. We…
Agents earn 5% when ticketing PrecisionAir (PW) via GDS or by contacting our US ticketing office: Tel 877-496-9887. ( Now Accepting Visas and MasterCard. ) PrecisionAir is a private Tanzanian airline established in 1993 and based at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam. The airline operates scheduled service throughout Tanzania including the tourist-rich destinations…
Air Zimbabwe is preparing to launch domestic operations to Masvingo and Buffalo Range. The airline also plans to launch regional routes to Lusaka, Zambia, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. GM of passenger and cargo services, Peter Mukarakate, told eTNW that if things went according to plan, the airline could launch operations by the end of…
Taking place in the beautiful city of Cape Town between 15 and 17 April 2015 at the CTICC, WTM Africa 2015 promises to deliver unlimited networking opportunities, strengthen existing industry relationships and help close business deals. Adding to WTM Africa’s already impressive 2015 line-up is the prestigious Hosted Buyer Program. It offers carefully selected travel industry…
The Classic Portfolio welcomes Delaire Graff Lodges and Spa to the stable of acclaimed properties it represents across Africa. Nestled on the crest of the dramatic Helshoogte Mountain Pass in the Cape Winelands, Delaire Graff blends seamlessly into the surrounding, breathtaking landscape. Set on the award winning, working wine estate, each room is positioned…
The tourism industry has paid tribute to veteran hotelier, Liz McGrath, 91, who died at her home in Johannesburg on Saturday following a short illness. Expressing deep sadness at the loss of a dear friend, Relais & Châteaux Africa director, Annie-Claude Bergonzoli, said: “I am proud to have worked with her for so many wonderful…
RwandaAir will commence direct daily flights between Entebbe and Nairobi from January 29. This follows the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya and Rwanda which permitted negotiations of fifth freedom rights by the carriers from the respective countries. The route will be operated by the dual-class Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft. Flights…
Bidvest Car Rental and Avis Budget Group have decided to operate under separate brands in the Southern African vehicle rental market. Bidvest Car Rental, a subsidiary of international holdings company, Bidvest Group, said it has reached an agreement with Avis Budget Group, whereby Bidvest will cease to operate as Budget Car, Van and Truck Rental…
Ethiopian Airlines is planning further fleet and network expansion in 2015, enabling the flag carrier to widen the gap with other leading African carriers. Ethiopian has already become the largest airline in Africa based on fleet size and doubled in size since the beginning of the decade while most other major African carriers have grown only slightly or not at all. Passenger…
Register today for tomorrow’s Travel Industry Conference at The New York Times Travel Show Friday, January 23, 2015 Jacob Javits Convention Center The New York Times Travel Industry Conference offers a comprehensive education program designed for travel professionals. Featuring 18 Focus Conferences covering the latest products, services, destination information and trends, travel professionals will have…
Award-winning luxury safari outfitter Great Safaris re-introduces their classic program Great Tanzania Wing Safari with an amazing, limited time offer for Spring Break. Book your clients on this family safari and their first child travels FREE; in addition, they will receive a 50% discount for their second child! Help travelers plan this amazing adventure with…
APTA member lan Feldstein (Infinite Safari Adventures) has announced the publication of his E-Book The Best African Safari – Tips From An Obsessive Planner. The book, based on Feldstein’s 15 years of traveling to Africa and arranging safaris for a vast array of clients, contains a wealth of information and answers to the common questions he…
FOLLOWING on the success of its award-winning Shongololo Lounge at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport, Menzies Aviation is to open a lounge that will be open to any passenger, including walk-ins, in April. Visitors to the Sesfikile Premium Arrivals Lounge, adjacent to the SAA Arrivals Lounge at OR Tambo, would have access to private bathrooms…
Ranger Safaris has announced the launch of its new Serengeti Explorer Camp which uses three different campsites during the year, following the annual wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. The camp features eight double tents and two family tents, all en suite. There are solar panels offering 24-hour electricity, Wi-Fi and new lounge…
Gezahegn Abate, International and Public Relations Director at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, told reporters on Thursday (January 8) that Ethiopia’s tourism sector has created 783,638 jobs over the last four years of the GTP period. He also said that “The plan was to create 886,000 jobs.” The massive expansion of standard hotels, cafeterias,…
The Zimbabwean government announced on January 19 that it would start levying VAT on tourism with immediate effect. The tax applies to payments for accommodation by foreign visitors to Zimbabwe. The new Statutory Instrument was gazetted late on Friday, January 16, and publicly announced on Monday.
Springbok Atlas Tours and Safaris has launched a ‘Botswana Highlights Tour’. The six-day/five-night tour takes guests into the northern parts of Botswana, where they experience a mokoro (dugout canoe) safari through the flood plains of the Okavango Delta and riverboat safaris and open-vehicle safaris in Chobe National Park. The tour…
Geneva – South African Airways (SAA) this week became one of only two global airlines to achieve Stage 2 status of the IATA Environmental Assessment Program (IEnvA). IEnvA is a comprehensive airline environmental management process that measures a range of operational aspects. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that five airlines have recently…
Bidvest has opened its new International Premier Lounge at Cape Town International Airport. The new lounge is larger than the previous one and is conveniently located just after passport control in the international departures terminal. The lounge caters for more than 90 000 people annually and Gavin Bell, MD of Bidvest Premier Lounges,…
The International Institute for Peace through Tourism World Symposium: Cultivating Sustainable and Peaceful Communities and Nations through Tourism, Culture and Sport will honor the legacies of the world’s three Champions of Peace and Non-Violent Resistance: Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. with the aim of affirming these legacies by building bridges of…
Book at least 3 nights at Mahali Mzuri and get one night free! Valid 2nd January 2015 – 31st May 2015 This offer is available for new bookings staying until the 31st May 2015. The free night offer applies to stays of at least 3 nights where your final night will be free. If you…
APTA Member Lorenzo Giani, of Luxury Focus International, a luxury, adventure, hospitality and destination representation company, announces the addition of two elite DMC’s to his portfolio of companies SAFARITRAILS. East Africa’s leading boutique destination management company, SAFARITRAILS is based out of Nairobi, Kenya. SAFARITRAILS owns and operates a fleet of over 70 vehicles and specializes…
As of 2015 Uganda will be host country for the Africa Birding Expo, a new concept developed by members of Uganda Safari Guides, the umbrella association of all those involved in tourism in the country. Herbert Byaruhanga, the President of Uganda Safari Guides Association, says they developed the concept of Africa Birding Expo after realizing…
Wilderness Safaris has introduced a new Star Bed option for guests staying at Little Makalolo Camp in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. Situated on a raised platform overlooking Madison Pan, the Star Bed is just a 20-minute drive away from camp and offers a truly secluded, up-close-and-personal wilderness experience and the opportunity of sleeping under the…
Hoopoe Safaris are now offering game package rates at all Kirurumu camps and tented lodges in Northern Tanzania. Please contact Rupert on hoopoeuk@aol.com for full details and latest special offers Kirurumu Under Canvas’ Serengeti North Camp will be opening 1st July 2015 at Senzo private campsite at Kogatenge in the Mara area of the North Western Serengeti.…
Airports Company South Africa and airlines will roll out a campaign from February 2 at all SA airports to enforce hand luggage regulations. The campaign will inform and educate passengers and travel agents about the prescribed restrictions and the impact on travellers. The hand luggage allowance is as follows: Economy-class passengers are allowed one bag…
THE NEW VAT BILL has been passed by the Parliament which will continue to EXEMPT TOURISM SERVICES FROM VAT. This means that current status quo will remain. Services that have been exempted include tourist guiding, game driving, water safaris, animal or bird watching, park fees, tourist charter services and ground transportation. The Tourism Confederation of Tanzania (TCT) has…
Monday, January 5th, saw the official inauguration of Zanzibar’s new main airport on the island of Unguja, “Abeid Amani Karume International Airport” as it is now known. Zanzibar’s President, Ali Mohamed Shein, did the honors of cutting the ceremonial ribbon to formally launch the expanded parking apron and extended and resurfaced taxiway, which was part…
The APTA individual membership drive for 2015 is now on, and once again one new-, and one first-time member stands a chance to win a flight to Cape Town, South Africa, courtesy of South African Airways. Winners will be announced at the Focus on Africa seminar during the New York Times Travel Show on 23…
Campaign Focuses on the Great Experiences and Great Value Offered For Travel throughout Southern Africa in 2015 Fort Lauderdale, FL (January 6, 2015) – South African Airways (SAA), South Africa’s national flagship airline and the continent’s most awarded carrier, has launched the “Go See Southern Africa” campaign for both the travel trade and consumers in…
Join the North East Chapter for the 2015 Gathering! Join us as we celebrate the start of the most prestigious travel show in the USA, the New York Times Travel Show, 2015. Take this unprecedented opportunity to meet some of the finest product suppliers on the African Content – those who we feel are…
