National Geographic explorer-in-residence, Dereck Joubert, has shared the gory and intimate details of a buffalo charge that nearly claimed the life of fellow explorer and wife, Beverly Joubert. Just over a month after the incident took place on Friday, 3 March, in the Okavango-Delta in Botswana, the Jouberts shared an intimate account of it on…
Special Savings of $100.00 Per Person When Booked by May 15 SAA Vacations® has introduced the perfect package for that upcoming family getaway for those who have not yet made their summer travel plans. The “Family, Culture and Safari” package is designed to allow families the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rich heritage and…
Since he and his wife, Liesel, opened Knysna Hollow Country Estate in 1998, Clive Battell has been with the Seasons in Africa Team for 19 years. With their hands-on approach and personal service evident at all Seasons in Africa properties, Clive and Liesel developed Knysna Hollow into the lush, 90-room estate it is today. Clive…
The UNWTO – International Institute for Peace through Tourism Global Summit website is now open for registration. The official conference of the UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development will begin with the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening, September 17. The Opening ceremony will take place on Monday morning, 18 September and the…
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…
Magnificent Mauritius: If you knew more about this small island state, you’d already be planning a vacation. Mauritius is a model of true democracy for every African country. It’s also one of Africa’s great destinations, located in the middle of the turquoise Indian Ocean and inhabited by a peaceful, multi-racial people. Mauritius boasts an old…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Namibia’s colonial German heritage is evident in the capital city, where neo-baroque cathedrals and castles sit next to steel-and-glass high rises. Colour is everywhere. Windhoek doesn’t look like your typical African capital. Not only is it quite safe, but it is also free from the architectural clutter found in so many other major cities across the…
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…
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.…
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…
South African Airways (SA) is proud to announce a new codeshare route with Air Seychelles (HM) from Seychelles (SEZ) to Durban (DUR). Air Seychelles will be introducing direct services between SEZ-DUR as from 30th March 2017. The flight will operate twice a week, on Thursdays and Saturdays and it is already open for sale.Read More
The ‘Carnaval International de Victoria’, also known as the Seychelles Carnaval, has been postponed to October. this year Since its inception in 2011, the Seychelles Carnaval has traditionally been held in April, but as of this year, it will be incorporated as part of the annual Creole Festival held in October each yearRead More
Given that Mpumalanga has been awarded the opportunity to host World Tourism Day on 27 September 2017, the province’s government has declared 2017 the ‘year of tourism’. “Tourism carries significant weight in South Africa’s and Mpumalanga’s economy, and is one of the leading elements of international trade,” says Mpumalanga’s MEC of Finance, Economic Development and…
Friday, July 8, will go down in history for not only the residents of Kigali, but for Rwandans in general, as the day the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC), was inaugurated. The facility is now billed one of the capital’s greatest landmarks, President Kagame thanked chairperson Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and the entire AU Commission for trusting…