Airlink’s city to bush-lodge network now on sale

Airlink’s “Lodge Link System” service, which will provide direct connectivity beyond the Skukuza and Nelspruit/Kruger airports to five of the most popular game lodge destinations in South Africa, is now available for sale in the Global Distribution System (GDS), on-line, as well as via travel agent and tour operator’s Computerized Reservations Systems. (CRS) The Lodge…

Welcome to Travel Industry Exchange

Welcome to Travel Industry Exchange, the number-one travel specialization event! Agents who specialize in niche travel not only become more relevant to their clients’ needs— they are more likely to increase their revenue! With over 60 educational sessions focused on niche travel including certification programs in Luxury, Romance, and Cruise; concentrated programs in technology, trends…

The unknown pyramids of Meroe in Sudan

AL-BEGRAWIYA, Sudan (AP) — The small, steep pyramids rising up from the desert hills of northern Sudan, resemble those in neighbouring Egypt but, unlike the famed pyramids of Giza, the Sudanese site is largely deserted. The pyramids at Meroe, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) north of Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, are rarely visited, despite being a…

Kempinski Seychelles Hosts World Travel Awards

Kempinski Seychelles Resort Baie Lazare has been selected to host the World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015. Set to take place on Saturday, June 20th, the dazzling red-carpet ceremony will welcome hospitality leaders and luminaries from across the regions. Located on the south end of Mahé in Baie Lazare, Kempinski Seychelles Resort is the perfect…

Unveiling of &Beyond Benguerra Island

The much-anticipated unveiling of &Beyond Benguerra Island has finally arrived. On June 1st, we welcomed our first guests into a world of luxury island living. Guests can now enjoy sensational accommodation in the form of light and airy casinhas and cabanas and spend languid hours on silky-white pristine beaches. With a distinct nod to both…

South African Airways to launch new non-stop service between Washington, D.C. and Accra

South African Airways will launch a new non-stop service between Washington, D.C.-Dulles International Airport and Accra’s Kotoka International Airport on August 3, 2015. With the introduction of this new flight, SAA will be providing the only non-stop flight between Washington D.C. and Ghana, as well as the only Skytrax 4-Star-rated airline service and world-class quality…

Mana Pools bans unguided walks

The inconsiderate behaviour of tourists has led Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park to lose its unique selling point – unescorted walking. Until now, the game sanctuary has been one of a very few in Africa that has allowed visitors to wander about unguided in big game territory. The practice has been marketed as one of…

Mantis expands its Chobe River cruise offering

Cape Town – Mantis has confirmed that its renowned Zambezi Queen luxury river boat will now form part of the Zambezi Queen Collection, teaming up with three smaller existing luxury river boats, previously known as Ichobezi Safariboats and The Pride of the Zambezi.  The three safari boats have been renamed the Chobe Princesses and join the…

Stunning new room design at Chobe Game Lodge

It is with great excitement that we launch the newly-refurbished and totally-redecorated rooms at Chobe Game Lodge.  The rooms have been completely refurbished with a lively, contemporary finish, in keeping with the beautifully-designed public areas.   The bathrooms have tripled in size, with his-and-hers twin basins, walk-in, frameless glass showers and large, free-standing baths. “A new range…

Operators get creative selling troubled Africa

 In the face of a long chain of crises across Africa, specialists and suppliers have had to remain vigilant and get creative with their marketing and selling initiatives to prevent their businesses from becoming yet another casualty of the continent’s catastrophes. “Specialist tour operators focusing on Africa have to be prepared for the peaks and…

PRESIDENT OBAMA TO VISIT KENYA

President Obama will travel to Kenya in July for bilateral meetings and the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit, an annual conference that connects entrepreneurs with business leaders, international organizations, and governments.  “His trip will build on the success of the August 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit and continue our efforts to work with countries in sub-Saharan Africa,…

Private guns banned from national parks in Namibia

Windhoek In an effort to curb an upsurge in wildlife crimes, Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, says no private guns will be allowed into national parks, following a spate of illegal poaching of rhinos and elephants. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has been working with other law enforcement and conservation agencies to…

Exclusive 2016 Travel & Adventure Show Series Discount

The 2015 Travel & Adventure Show Season broke records regarding attendance and exhibitor participation attracting over 135,000 qualified travel enthusiasts and over 2,000 exhibitors. With misconceptions regarding travel to Africa at an all-time high, this is your best opportunity to get in front of tens of thousands of interested consumers who are looking to book…

Malawi: 2020 Tourism Development Plan completed

The government of Malawi has announced its development of a strategic five-year 2020 Tourism Development plan to guide the country’s developments in the tourism sector. Minister of Information, Tourism and Wildlife, Kondwani, said in the capital, Lilongwe, that the plan will be due for implementation in the next financial year. “The plan will see tourism…

SAA Cargo stops transporting hunting trophies

Cape Town – South African Airways Cargo has taken a decision to place a total embargo on its worldwide services for the transportation of hunting trophies, effective 21 April 2015. The embargo was issued after SAA Cargo was fined by the Civil Aviation Authority following an incident in which hunting trophies were allegedly shipped to Perth, Australia…

Classic Portfolio introduces Legendary Serengeti Camp

Classic Portfolio is thrilled to welcome LEGENDARY SERENGETI CAMP to their portfolio. Part of Legendary Expeditions’ offering, together with Legendary Lodge and Mwiba Lodge, this mobile camp moves between 3 incredible locations in the Serengeti, according to migration and weather patterns: 1. PRIVATE CONCESSION – the camp is in the private concession of Maswa (Southern…

New head honcho at African Travel

DELRAY BEACH, Florida – Today, African Travel, Inc. announced the appointment of Sherwin Banda as President, effective August 2015. African Travel, Inc.’s current President, Jim Holden, who had previously announced his plans to resign, effective in July, said  “I’ve truly enjoyed my time at African Travel, Inc. and I wish the team my very best..…

Kilimanjaro’s Majestic Icy Giants

There are countless reasons why some 40,000 trekkers are drawn to Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro each year – the glory of climbing the world’s highest free-standing mountain, the wonder of standing atop Africa’s pinnacle, with the great continent at one’s feet and the reward of seeing Kili’s majestic summit glaciers, some of the very few equatorial…

APTA Summer Season Warming up Fast

San Diego APTA invites all members to an Informative and Inspiring Evening at Phil’s BBQ, Point Loma, on Tuesday, May 12th.  Featured Speakers will be: Chris Liebenberg, Piper & Heath Safaris and Todd Grigsby, Emirates Airlines. To reserve your seat, email Linda Serrano muttznut@sbcglobal.net                                     Save the Date: Orange County APTA will be hosting their annual…

Sudan – An Untapped Frontier of African Tourism

With its vast and diverse geography, ancient civilization, Red Sea coastline, and safari potential, Sudan can be considered one of the untapped frontiers of Africa’s tourism industry. Though the industry has been held back by a lack of infrastructure, outside investment,  and  travel alerts in some Western countries, increasing inflows of tourists from the Middle…

Prince William Reflects on 25 Years of Tusk

Following its 25th Anniversary Celebration in NYC on March 31st, Tusk’s Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, has written a personal article, published in the organization’s annual report. The Prince highlights today’s greatest conservation challenges and the reason he believes that Tusk is having an impact in Africa.   “I was initially drawn to…