“The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority would like to inform its esteemed tourism partners, stakeholders and the nation at large, that Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2017 preparations have been resumed, despite the previous announcement of the event’s possible cancellation, owing to lack of funding”, Chief Executive Officer Karikoga Kaseke said.The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has received a…
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…
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…
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 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…
March 2017 – In partnership with Piper & Heath Travel, Wilderness Safaris will be sponsoring ‘The Long Ride to Free Them’ initiative, which will see lifelong environmentalist, Matt Meyer, cycle over 3 000 kilometres (2 000 miles) down the West Coast of the USA from 17 April to 17 June 2017, while towing a life-size…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 &…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…