The Zambia Travel and leisure Agency (ZTA) in partnership with the government from the republic of Zambia and the private sector would like to inform local and international industry partners of the 3rd Zambia Vacation Expo (ZATEX) that will be held from 26-28 April, 2017 at the Mulungushi Global Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia. Read…
Ellerman House is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Bruce-Brand as new General Manager of Ellerman House. From the 1st of May, Paul will be taking over from Ella Cuyler and aim to continue the enduring success of Ellerman House.Paul Harris, Owner of Ellerman House says, “We carried out an extensive process to find…
The exotic volcanic archipelago on the northwest coast of Africa, the Cape Verde Islands, has experienced a significant tourism boost. According to the National Statistics Institute in Cape Verde, foreign visits to the archipelago increased by 13.6% during last year, the islands of Sal and Boa Vista being especially popular tourist spots. This breathtaking island…
To our Partners in Travel Acting on our guests’ and agents’ feedback regarding the Marataba Walking Trails Experience, we will include both walking and open-vehicle safaris in the daily schedule, with immediate effect . We believe this will offer the ‘Best of Both Worlds‘ in one of South Africa’s most remarkable reserves – walking in the…
Gondar Hills Resort, owned by Jacaranda Tours, Ethiopia, is to be managed exclusively by aha Hotels and Lodges and incorporated fully under the aha brand. The resort, situated in one of the Northern Historical Sites, holds remains of several royal castles, including those in Fasil Ghebbi (the Royal Enclosure- the remains of a fortress-city within Gondar). This luxurious, eco-friendly development, with its…
Based on millions of opinions from wanderers across the globe, TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel-review site, explains that it uses an algorithm to determine the winners, by taking into account the quantity and quality of reviews applicable to each category over a 12-month period. Africa gets no mention in the top 25 destinations in the…
In response to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) directive, Emirates has introduced tablet loan service to US-bound First, Business Class customers. Emirates premium customers will have a Microsoft Surface tablets equipped with Microsoft Office 2016 available for loan on board. Customers can download their work on to a USB which can be brought on…
Ethiopian Tourism Organization (ETO) partnered with CornerSun Destination Marketing to host a three-city B2B roadshow across Los Angeles, New York and Toronto from March 24th – 30th. This marked the first ever B2B activity by ETO in North America. Each event consisted of a media briefing for travel trade journalists followed by a presentation to…
The Saile airstrip having now been cleared, levelled and opened, Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti Ebony have started offering inclusive scenic helicopter rides – a thrilling way to experience this pristine and abundant wildlife area – to all guests between April and November . We offer FREE 30-minute helicopter tours at Linyanti Bush Camp and Linyanti Ebony, on the…
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] has announced that the airport will be closing between 23:00 and 08:00 each day until the end of April. Click here for schedule changes as a result
The UNWTO – IIPT Global Summit website is now open for registration at: http://unwto.iiptsummit.org/. The official conference of the UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development will begin with the Welcoming Reception on Sunday evening, September 17. On Monday morning, 18 September, the Opening Ceremony will take place. The Summit will continue on…
National carrier, RwandAir, has announced that it will launch its direct flights to London in the United Kingdom on May 26 2017, through London Gatwick International Airport. According to a press statement, the airline will offer flights to London three times a week. London, one of the world’s leading financial hubs, becomes RwandAir’s first European…
Precision Air’s website has been designed to offer a user-friendly experience and quick access to the airline’s business updates and information. Announcing the launch, Precision Air Corporate Affairs Manager, Mr. Hillary Mremi, said: “Now our passengers can easily access our website through their mobile phones, tablets and laptops. This is another milestone in our efforts…
UGANDA CULTURE & CUISINE in WASHINGTON DC: April 18-19, 2017. Officials from the Uganda Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities will join the World Bank to celebrate a “Taste of Uganda.” Ugandan chefs based in the D.C. area will offer a traditional lunch, served from noon until 2:30 p.m. in the main…
Soon after being named one of Lonely Planet’s “Top Ten Countries to Visit” this year, Ethiopia has announced that it is establishing a tourism marketing presence in North America. “Ethiopia is as exotic as countries come,” enthuses Lonely Planet. Ethiopia, the only African nation to make it to Lonely Planet’s top ten list, is now…
Joel Lovell – Conde Nast Luke Bailes, the conservation giant behind Singita has a 100-year plan to save Africa’s wildlife…. Anyone who knows anything about Africa will tell you how influential he is. In Sub-Saharan Africa, tourism accounts for nearly a tenth of the GDP, and government ministers recognize that this is where a significant…
The Wyss Foundation recently announced a commitment of up to $65M to the South African-based conservation organization African Parks to support the protection and management of four existing parks in Rwanda and Malawi and to enable the non-profit organization to conserve up to five new protected areas yet to be identified in other countries. African Parks, a…
The launch of Ethiopian Airlines’ new route into Zimbabwe’s top resort town has been hailed as “a significant catalyst for tourism growth in Zimbabwe and across the region” by industry leader Ross Kennedy. Ethiopian Airlines became the first international airline to launch flights into the new Victoria Falls International Airport, which opened last November, when…
Joe Yogerst, CNN: As a tourist destination, the Caprivi has only recently come into its own. During the long border war that once raged in this region, it was off limits to safari seekers and other outsiders , Its attractions are manifold: copious wildlife, a warren of navigable waterways, several large national parks and very…
Former hotelier Susan Huxter, with her son Justin, decided to launch Cartology Travel in November 2016. Susan, who was at the helm of the Le Quartier Français boutique hotel for 26 years, is now preparing experiences for the high-net-worth travel.market. As a member of luxury travel network, Virtuoso, and former owner of a Relais &…
Kenya’s Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Najib Balala, declared recently that the $1million re-construction of the immigration office to serve tourists travelling between Masai Mara Game Reserve and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania at Sand River Gate, would start soon. However Tanzania’s minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Prof Jumanne Maghembe, denied that Nigeria is part of…
A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), indicates thatTravel & Tourism generated 1 in 10 of the world’s jobs in 2016, as the sector grew by 3.3%, outpacing the global economy for the sixth year in a row. Click on the image to enlarge WTTC’s Economic Impact Report 2017,…
African Bush Camps is delighted to announce the appointment of Rita Pires to the position of Chief Marketing Officer. Rita will oversee the marketing department activities within the African Bush Camps group and our sister air and road transfer company, Safari Logistics. Rita’s core focus will be to manage and coordinate the marketing and branding…
African Bush Camps is thrilled to announce that our newest camp, Khwai Leadwood Under Thatch, has found a home on a permanent site on Tsaro Concession, Khwai Community Area. Built on the banks of the Khwai River and nestled amongst a forest of sycamore and leadwood trees, Khwai Leadwood Under Thatch will consist of 4…
Kenya’s only existing sanctuary for the endangered roan antelope, and the only terrestrial park in the entire Nyanza region, was initially established and gazetted as the Lambwe Valley Game Reserve in 1966, to protect its indigenous population of rare roan antelope, which exist nowhere else in Kenya. It was re-gazetted as a national park In…
A Trinidad-based company, Tourism Intelligence International (TII) signed a contract with the Ministry of Tourism and the Tourism Board of the Republic of Tanzania to develop strategies for Tanzania to grow market share in North America. The signing took place at the 2017 International Tourism Business (ITB) trade show in Berlin, Germany on March 9.…
Deeper Africa is seeking a high energy, highly-skilled Marketing Specialist to communicate our message across all platforms. Ideal candidate will have 5 years of relevant marketing experience, at least one year in the travel industry. We are a Boulder, CO based outfitter that provides wildlife safaris for discerning travelers in East and Southern Africa. Named…
Auric Air is happy to announce the on-inducement services between Entebbe to Serengeti / Serengeti to Entebbe, connecting the Spectacular Wildlife of Serengeti National Park with the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda Minimum 4 pax @ USD 850 + USD 60 taxes per personMinimum 2 pax @ USD 1,100 + USD 60 taxes per personRead More
Dear Partners in Travel,In the light of Tsogo Sun’s realigning our International Sales & Marketing reach, I am delighted to to confirm that Lorenzo Giani – Travel Focus International will be representing Tsogo Sun (Southern Sun Hotels) in the USA and Canadian markets, as of 01 April 2017. Lorenzo brings with him an enormous wealth…
Matthew Smith, an expert in his field, with more than 25 years’ experience at prestigious properties and remarkable vision, will lead the Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa team as General Manager. Previously General Manager of the two Leeu properties, he has an extensive background in hospitality, having run hotel magnate Sol Kerzner’s private property and…
Ever dedicated to the constant maintenance of its exclusive lodges and camps, luxury travel company &Beyond has announced the upcoming refurbishment of &Beyond Bateleur Camp, situated in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Work on the iconic tented camp will begin in November and the project will be staggered over six months. Read More
Fractional ownership companies have put the Uber twist on the private jet industry, placing private aviation within reach of a far wider demographic. Luxury hotel companies – from Peninsula hotels to Aman resorts and Four Seasons Hotels Ltd. – are also getting involved in private jet tours. So are safari outfitters, such as Great Plains Conservation and AndBeyond, which are using private…
New codeshare agreement, covering Ethiopian thrice-weekly services to Windhoek and the services of both airlines beyond their respective hubs, will allow Ethiopian and Air Namibia to place their codes on each others’ flights. ET will place its code on SW flights from Windhoek to Gaborone, Luanda, Victoria Falls, and Cape town, while SW will place it’s code…
Ethiopian Tourism Organization is hosting a series of three workshops and media events in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto. The roadshow kicks off tomorrow in Los Angeles and continues to New York on Monday and then Toronto next Thursday. 21 different Ethiopian suppliers will be on hand along with the senior leadership of Ethiopian…
Great Plains Conservation is announcing revised nightly rates at our Maasai Mara located, Mara Expedition Camp, for the remainder of 2017. The incredible offer includes a revised rack rate of only $660 per person per night sharing valid for the 2017 migration season (1 June – 31 October 2017). Revised Rack Rates – $500 per…
Rhino Chipping Safari: 8 July 2018 – 18 July 2018. From locating the rhino, to assisting with tasks, such as pouring water over the rhino, and checking its temperature… You will be included in the whole operation. Throughout the process the vet explains what is being done, and you are welcome to take personal pictures…
In June last year, mayor De Lille made a call for proposals in regard the unfinished bridges on the foreshore, asking the private sector to submit ideas for the development of the precinct. The response to the City’s call for proposals was overwhelmingly positive, with great enthusiasm from the private sector. Six proposals will are…
Plans for the construction of 18 tourism establishments are excluded from the moratorium on large hotels in Seychelles, a top official of the ministry of tourism said. The moratorium on large hotel projects except those already approved by the government was announced by the Seychelles’ former President James Michel during the Independence Day celebrations on…
October 23-27, 2017 on Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Sea The third annual Summit of the Family Travel Association (FTA) is a trade-only, conference-style event that brings together 200 family travel agents, experts, industry leaders, destinations, and media for three full days of inspiring presentations, interactive workshops, enlightening research, and a diverse array of networking…
While South Africa’s 12.8% increase in the number of overnight tourists recorded during 2016 compared to those recorded during 2015 is laudable, further analysis into the data reveals there’s still significant work to be done to ensure long-term, sustainable and successful tourism growth. Read More
We know the life of a travel agent is not easy. Sending your clients on their dream holiday’s day after day can be frustrating due to the inevitable vacation envy that comes with working in the travel industry. Well, now it’s your turn to travel! If you are attending WTM in Cape Town from 19…
Ethiopian Tourism Organization is coming to North America and hosting a series of workshops in Los Angeles, New York and Toronto. 20 different Ethiopian suppliers will be on hand along with the senior leadership of Ethiopian Tourism Organization to meet with travel agents and tour operators in all three cities. Media briefings will also take…
Jenman African Safaris’ Grow Africa Foundation has partnered with Subz Pads to bring much needed attention to the taboo topic of menstruation in Zimbabwe by providing girls at Dingani Primary School in Hwange with washable sanitary pads and panties. One out of ten teenage girls throughout Africa’s most rural regions misses a considerable amount of…
Travellers wanting to make the most of SA’s Cape Town and Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls, can now do so with the new Airlink direct flight between the two hotspot destinations. The daily flights except for Saturdays, between Cape Town and Victoria Falls will be effective from 2 July. The flight departs from Cape Town International at…
The Hide Safari Camp, 1992 – 2017The Hide began its days with ten East African-style tents, each one en suite and with its own front veranda. Today, the main camp hosts up to twenty guests in beautiful tented accommodation under thatch. The Hide’s iconic dining area soars above the waterhole, heightening the experience of the surroundings…
Federal Airlines regrets to announce that, as from1 March 2017, we no longer provide shuttle flights to the Phinda Private Game Reserve. With great appreciation for our long-standing partnership with &BEYOND, we have conceded to withdraw our Phinda base and aircraft from the Reserve to avoid an unsustainable situation, as the route does not support…
The Mozambique government has announced that all visitors to the country are now eligible for tourist visas at borders equipped with the necessary facilities to issue these biometric visas. 26 border posts have been issuing these particular visas since 2005, but there has been confusion regarding which countries’ nationals were eligible for them. Many Mozambican Embassies were…
Thornybush Nature Reserve has begun removing its eastern boundary fence with the Timbavati, a process that should be complete by early May.According to Thornybush Luxury Game Lodge Collection’s MD, Nic Griffin, the removal will make the 14 500-hectare Thornybush also open to the Greater KNP, as Timbavati is unfenced to the Kruger National Park. “This has…
We are excited to announce officially the launch of the new Chobe Game Lodge brand. The re-brand includes a modernized logo, which will be accompanied by a new website in April 2017. The announcement ties in with the start of ITB 2017 (the world’s largest travel trade show), hosted by Botswana, the first-ever Southern Africa partner country.…
As from 26 March 2017, Airlink will increase the frequency of its flights between Nelspruit KMIA and Livingstone to a daily service. Additional flights will operate on Thursdays and Sundays, departing from Nelspruit at 11h35 and arriving in Livingstone at 13h10. From 2 July 2017, Airlink will add a second flight, operating daily between Cape…