Myths about who luxury travellers are, can affect travel agents’ success in selling to these clients. “It’s the fashion in all industries to categorize. As humans, it’s what we do best,” says R.D. Gavel of Travel Repertoire, a Travel Experts agency in Harvard, Mass. “Everyone seems to love statistics, probabilities, percentages and pie charts. The…
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp, located in the exclusive Mombo concession of the Moremi Game Reserve, will re-open on 1 June 2016, after an extensive re-design and rebuild. “Luxury, Naturally’ is reflected in the interiors through the use of natural materials, textures and neutral, earthy tones. This contemporary, yet simple design blends naturally into the surroundings, complementing, rather…
The APTA National Forum will now take place on September 23 & 24 at Lago Mar Resort & Club in a Ft Lauderdale, Florida. More Details will be available shortly, but please SAVE THE NEW DATE! Since our last “beach” meeting on Catalina Island in 2013, we’ve taken an urban turn in Chicago’s Oak Park…
The KAI Collection’s Dulini Private Game Reserve is proud to announce the growth of its portfolio of private, luxury lodges in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve. The exceptional safari experience offered by Dulini is to be extended by the inclusion of two spectacular lodges: Leadwood and River Lodge. Originally managed by &Beyond as Exeter Leadwood…
When Robin and Jo Pope first embarked on the adventure of opening their own safari lodges, they could not have had any idea of what was to come. What started as a couple of lodges in Zambia, quickly developed into what is now one of the best wilderness experiences in the South Luangwa. 30 years…
Jenman African Safaris’ first tour in a series of many, has been certified by Fair Trade Tourism. As tourists become more eco-conscious,travel companies and tour operators are starting to change their game plan. The company philosophy at our Cape Town headquarters is about making a difference through the small things we do. We have a…
(CNN) There’s the Paris Ritz, the New York Astoria, London’s Savoy — and then there’s Hargeisa’s Oriental. Admittedlh, this $15-a-night hotel, without an air-con unit in sight, on the Horn of Africa, in the heart of Somaliland’s rambunctious capital, might not be in the same luxury league as its big city rivals. However, stuck resolutely…
2016-05-13 12:30 – Louzel Lombard Cape Town – The extensive set of planned upgrades for the Tsitsikamma section of the Garden Route National Park is finally expected to start at the Storms River Rest Camp within the next two weeks. In August last year, GRNP announced that upgrades to the value of more than R17 million were…
Cape Town – Another major milestone for St Helena was achieved when Air Safety Support International (ASSI) issued an Aerodrome Certificate to the island’s first-ever airport on Tuesday afternoon, 10 May. This follows a final inspection of the Airport by an ASSI team last month, after the first large passenger jet touched down on the island. …
The 2017 brochure showcases a newly-designed nine-day “Zimbabwe Highlights” tour, which takes guests on a discovery of the country’s highlights, combining places of natural beauty, such as Lake Kariba, the Eastern Highlands and Hwange National Park, with places of historical significance, namely the Great Zimbabwe Ruins and Matobo National Park. The Botswana offering has also…
Newmark hotels, reserves and lodges is embarking on an aggressive growth plan on the African continent. A key strategic intervention for the group’s expansion is the establishment of Newmark’s first office outside South Africa in Lusaka and the creation of the Kaufela Collection in Zambia. Kaufela, which means ‘together’ in Lozi, brings together lodges of…
Air Mauritius has added two new destinations from Mauritius (MRU) to its African network. On 4 May, the carrier began weekly (Wednesday) flights on the 2,633-kilometre route to Maputo (MPM) in Mozambique. The return flight operates via Durban. Two days later, on 6 May, it began weekly (Friday) flights on the 2,494-kilometre route to Dar…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 12, 2016) – South African Airways Vacations® (SAA Vacations®) has launched a new safari vacation package for travellers to explore the scenic beauty of Kenya’s national parks and experience Africa’s exciting wildlife – a life-changing opportunity. The 7-night “Discover Kilimanjaro & the Masai Mara” package is a scheduled safari, starting at…
Wonderfully comfortable and exclusive, Kirurumu Serengeti North Camp will again be located at the Kogatende area of the Northern Serengeti National Park, Tanzania – the place-to-be for the Wildebeest migration river crossings at the Mara River between July and October. This luxury mobile camp is moved seasonally to take best advantage of the vast Serengeti.…
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is Uganda’s Leading Safari Lodge 2016. This was confirmed at this year’s Africa and Indian Ocean World Travel Awards 2016 gala held on 9th-April 2016 at the 5* Diamond La Gemma dell’ Est resort in Zanzibar. The colourful event dubbed’ the travel Oscars’ night brought together hundreds of industry leaders and…
Cape Town – New hospitality data grading to raise the benchmark of SA’s tourism offering In the online age, which brings with it accommodation bookings made on the fly via various devices, employing the likes of geo-location and all manner of trends, quality assurance becomes vital. As a direct result, the The Tourism Grading Council…
Joburg offers world-class experiences at astonishing value. The Four Seasons’ interactive website, as well the assistance of our concierge team, will enable you to unlock Joburg’s “Big Five”, witnessing a vibrant urban revival first-hand: 1. Arts & Culture: Immerse yourself in the many galleries, or in the creative inner-city hub of Maboneng, then see the…
Last week saw the launch of the brand new Land & Life Foundation, the new charitable face of Elewana and Cheli & Peacock Safaris. Building on the work of the former Cheli & Peacock Trust, Land & Life Foundation will continue to work with communities and conservation projects in the areas surrounding Elewana’s properties. Please visit…
Exeter River Lodge and Leadwood Lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, which have been managed by &Beyond for a number of years, have been sold by their current owner. Consequently, &Beyond will conclude its management responsibilities for both lodges on 31 August, 2016. Thereafter, these lodges will be managed by the lodge operators currently…
Don’t Miss the 2017 Travel & Adventure Shows! How can two days make a difference? When you are meeting face-to-face with thousands of travel enthusiasts, you can deliver a personalized message directly to your target demographic group. Influencing over $2.5 Billion in bookings since 2004, the Travel & Adventure Show Series has established itself as the…
According to Ultimate Concepts Limited (UCL), who own the project, the multi-million Kigali Convention centre in Rwanda’s capital is set to be opened officially in June this year. Furthermore, the Kigali Convention Centre, which is expected to become the hub of numerous services in the East African Community, will host the 27th African Union Summit…
The Table Mountain Cableway will be closed for annual maintenance from 25 July 2016 to 7 August 2016, weather permitting. As of 3 May 2016, Table Mountain Café will only be open from 10.30am to 4pm. Breakfast will, therefore, no longer be served at 11.30am and only lunches and light meals are available for the remainder…
The Saile Airstrip, which is the access point to Linyanti Camps, is back in operation after some work on it. Guests will now be able to fly direct to Linyanti for Saile Tented Camp, Camp Linyanti, Linyanti Ebony & Linyanti Bush Camp. However, in the event of wet & rainy conditions, guests may still need…
Eco tourism and carbon-neutral are all buzzwords we’ve grown accustomed to. No, they’re not sexy – not in the least. But then again, neither is wiping out an entire species or coming to terms with the idea that our consumerist nature has some unforgiving consequences. More and more, however, we’ve seen the collective social…
This year, KARIBU Travel Market Tanzania, presented by the Tanzania Association of Tour Operators, will be held at the Magereza grounds, opposite the International school of moshi Arusha campus. It is a superb, secure, new and more convenient venue in a natural setting with ideally-designed layout and new exhibition tents. Read More:
Sun Destinations, in association with Wildside Africa, is pleased to announce that we have opened two new camps in Botswana: Tuskers Bush Camp is an 8-bed classic safari camp that lies on a 365 000 ha private concession, between Nxai Pan National Park in the east and Moremi Game Reserve in the west. Xobega Island…
As of 01 June 2016, Uganda’s e-Visa applications will come into effect. A barcoded email notification (sent after the appropriate documentation has been completed online) will be required upon entry, where a Visa sticker will then be printed (including a scanned picture) and inserted into the guests’ passport. Guests requiring a Visa extension must apply…
Trackers and park rangers from Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo have started using the Global Positioning System (GPS) for the gorilla census exercise in the Virunga Volcanoes Region. Enumerators followed a gorilla trail through Rwanda’s thick towering bamboos of Volcanoes National Park until they located the nest site, from where they carried out a scientific…
It is with mixed feelings that we report that the HESC accepted another two baby orphaned rhinos over the last month. The first newcomer, a young rhino bull, arrived on Wednesday the 13th of April 2016 at the centre. The approximately 2 weeks old tiny baby had been discovered by a field guide on one…
5-Day Sale for Summer Travel Starting at $1,299.00* (restrictions apply) Fort Lauderdale, FL (April 26, 2016) – South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, is celebrating South Africa’s Freedom Day with a 5-day sale, offering special fares from New York-JFK and Washington, DC-Dulles to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth and East London. The…
2017 will see the opening of Africa’s most significant museum in over one hundred years. The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCCAA) will open its doors to the world on 25 September 2017. The unique partnership between the V&A Waterfront and Jochen Zeitz will create a new cultural institution focusing on collecting, preserving and…
Cape Town Tourism’s ‘Hello Weekend Campaign’ promotes Cape Town as an ideal destination with great value for money, especially between May- August. Why weekends? Greatly anticipated by most, weekends hold so much promise. Weekends are packed with events Weekend mini breaks are affordable A great weekend is a combination of experiences Weekend themes to promote…
Savour the gift of another day in the breathtaking Serengeti, and another night in signature Four Seasons comfort. With this package, you’ll receive a complimentary fourth night to enjoy all this magical destination has to offer. INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE Complimentary fourth night with every three consecutive paid nights Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner Beverages,…
According to new figures from the annual W Hospitality Group Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey, the number of planned hotel rooms in Africa has soared to 64000 in 365 hotels, almost 30% more than the previous year,. The increase is largely due to strong growth in sub-Saharan Africa, which is up 42.1% on 2015, significantly…
As from July,.Kenya Airways will launch three flights a week from Cape Town to Nairobi. Flights will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays and will fly via Livingstone. Flight KQ 783 will depart from Cape Town at 14h15 and arrive in Livingstone at 17h10. It will depart for Nairobi at 18h00, arriving at 22h00. Return…
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to a friend and colleague. Sharon Blodgett was a long-time member of San Diego APTA, serving on the board for 6 years. No-one loved Africa more than Sharon. She was tragically and suddenly taken from us on April 7th. Sharon will be missed by our…
Extraordinary is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Kate Davidson as Head of Sales & Marketing of the group, with effect from 15th May 2016, reporting to Mrs Cindy Sheedy-Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Extraordinary Marketing Concepts (Pty) Ltd. In this role, Ms. Kate Davidson will be responsible and accountable for the supervision of…
British Airways has announced that it will increase capacity by 784 seats a week on flights between London and Nairobi for summer 2016, through the introduction of a Boeing 747-400 on the route. The airline has taken the decision due to the growing sales and increased demand for Kenya it is has noticed in the…
This year, Brazil Carnival, Notting Hill Carnival of London, Indonesia Carnival, Düsseldorf Carnival of Germany and the Carnival of Italy will be joined for the first time by the Carnival from France and the Cologne Carnival of Germany, to parade side-by-side in Seychelles in the island’s carnival. The Carnival has been called the “Carnival of…
Springbok Atlas Tours & Safaris’ Special Projects Division is headed up by Christelle de Beer, working closely with team member, Wendy Levendall. The Special Projects Division looks after our Southern Africa special interest inquiries such as sports, viticulture, golfing and culinary, to name but a few, as well as tailor-made experiential itineraries for groups and…
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest-growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will commence scheduled thrice-weekly flights to New York-Newark from Addis Ababa, via Lomé, Togo, on 03 July 2016. Ethiopian will be deploying the modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner on this route. Not only does it offer passengers unparalleled on-board comfort, but with its lower…
Tourism energizes economies and fuels the economic transformation of countries from Cape Verde to South Africa. Its benefits are clear: It can trigger infrastructure improvements, create good jobs, increase domestic consumption and diversify exports. It also empowers women, young people and marginalized populations, besides contributing to each country’s national image, and stimulating cultural heritage and…
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, ETN Africa correspondent, Apr 13, 2016 Since the devastating fire on August 2013 destroyed the main arrival hall, travellers flying to Nairobi have had to use the converted parking garage, which was turned into an arrival facility with immigration and customs and baggage delivery. This long-lasting temporary measure will come…
We are honored to announce Pollman’s Tours and Safaris Ltd is the winner of the 2016 World travel awards in the category of “Kenya’s Leading Inbound Tour Operator”. The World Travel Awards acknowledges and celebrates excellence across key sectors of the travel tourism & hospitality industry and is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of…
Wilderness Safaris and the Governors’ Camp Collection are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership as a result of an acquisition of equity in this premier East African safari brand through Wilderness Holdings. In addition to being one of East Africa’s oldest and most respected safari brands, the Governors’ safari camps are located in undoubtedly…
As of 1st January 2016 the Sabi Sand Wildtuin (SSW) implemented the Guest Conservation Contribution as per a press release communicated in December 2015. The introduction of this is to assist in the anti-poaching and conservation efforts to secure the long term survival of endangered and compromised animal species, particularly in light of the devastating…
Congratulations to Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge for being voted Uganda’s Leading Safari Lodge 2016. The World Travel Awards™ is voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, and this accolade recognizes the commitment to excellence which the Lodge has demonstrated in the last twelve months. World Travel Awards™ Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016…
fastjet has won the title of Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards ceremony held in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The globally-recognized World Travel Awards was instituted to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. The title of Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline, which is voted for…
African Luxury Hideaways is delighted to announce that Elephant’s Eye, Hwange, has won the 2016 Luxury Lodge Award prize. Over the past 12 months, Luxury Travel Guide has been receiving votes for accommodations with a focus on luxury throughout Africa and the Middle East. The brand’s subscribers, hotel guests, travel agencies and industry experts who…
Cape Town – The African Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 took place on Thursday at the World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town. The winners were announced at a ceremony attended by SA’s influential travel bloggers, industry experts and Minister of Tourism Derek Hanekom. The overall winner was Mara Naboisho Conservancy. The judges’ reasons for winning:…