Not too long ago, getting from one city to another often meant a connection in Europe. That is finally changing, as low-cost airlines are taking off across the region, serving routes that cater to the continent’s growing middle class.It has not been easy for them. African nations signed an “open skies” agreement in 1988, similar…
It is an unfortunate fact that the U.S. continues to be one of the world’s leading markets for illegal wildlife products, including jewellery, skins and trinkets. … Corporate leaders understand that they can play a constructive role in implementing policy goals when they are engaged from the beginning of the process. For this reason, the…
Hilton Worldwide will be opening its first property in Botswana next year. Its upscale-yet-affordable Hilton Garden Inn property will be the first in a series of the company ‘s new hotels to make its debut over the next several years. The 150-room hotel will be located in the capital, Gaborone, a short ride from Sir Seretse…
Cape Town – A concierge from Rondebosch East, Cape Town, scooped two prestigious awards within a month for his dedication to service, including the coveted Golden Keys. Masood Sadulla, 31, uses his “experience, contacts and institution” to ensure that his guests leave the country with unforgettable memories. Sadulla now proudly displays the precious crossed golden…
The tourism industry is of vital importance to South Africa, because of its capacity to grow the country’s GDP through economic growth, job creation and attracting foreign exchange. In 2013 alone, the number of persons employed in the tourism industry amounted to 4,5% of all employed persons in South Africa, providing jobs at all skill…
African Sun and Legacy Hospitality have signed an agreement to co-operate in the development of Tourism in Zimbabwe. The agreement provides for the management, refurbishment and expansion of 5 of African Sun’s strategic assets. The Kingdom at Victoria Falls, Elephant Hills Resort, Hwange Safari Lodge, The Monomotapa Hotel and Troutbeck, with expansion projected for Caribbea…
Tuesday, 01 March 2016 marked a momentous occasion for MalaMala Game Reserve and for the South African eco-tourism industry in general. It saw the official launch of the “new” MalaMala Game Reserve (Pty) Ltd – a private-public partnership between Mr Michael Rattray, the founder and previous owner of MalaMala, Mr Stephen Saad, the owner of the…
Seychelles has a rich maritime heritage, dating back to long before the 17th century. Since then until the early 1970’s when Seychelles got its own airport, those travelling to these stunning islands in the middle of the Indian Ocean had to come by boat. The Seychelles islands have therefore a rich heritage of maritime connections…
HOW DID THE MUSEUM COME ABOUT? The establishment of the museum came about as a confluence of factors. The V&A Waterfront recognised the significance of its Grain Silo complex as an historic landmark and for years debated possible uses. An art museum was eventually decided upon but a collection was needed. The desire was to…
It’s time to conference somewhere extraordinary and with our fully inclusive Cape Milner winter offers, you can meet in style and sophistication in the heart of Cape Town. This exquisite hotel offers state-of-the-art conference facilities with a sophisticated and contemporary ambiance. With four modern, eclectic-styled conference rooms, the Cape Milner can offer fully flexible layouts,…
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Africa Correspondent Mar 25, 2016 The main airfield in the Masai Mara, Keekorok, will be closed for major maintenance effective Tuesday, March 29. This follows a short closure last year, when emergency repairs were carried out on the runway. The date was reportedly agreed upon with lodge and camp…
The world’s first trail-running safari experience, traversing three African countries, in a three-day, 92-km journey through big-five game areas, has been announced by South African trail-running event specialists, Wildrunner. The inaugural Mapungubwe Transfrontier Wildrun®, will take place from May 13 – 15, 2016. It promises a wildlife-rich running experience through the bushveld of the Greater…
KAMPALA, Uganda – On March 21, 2016 The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) embarked on another phase – grading and classifying hotels and related accommodation facilities. Under the Quality Assurance Department program, a hotel classification inventory exercise is being introduced, to determine whether a given hotel meets certain essential requirements. “To qualify for classification, the hotel…
With a view to integrating the region further and fostering even development among member states, Heads of States of the East African Community (EAC) have agreed to launch a new internal e-passport for the region. East African will begin using new EAC electronic passports from January next year, after Heads of State from the member…
Wilderness Safaris is delighted to announce the enhancement of its authentic, sustainable ecotourism offering in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park. Not only by rebuilding its much-loved Ruckomechi Camp, due to open on 1 May 2016, but also by creating another small, intimate camp in the same concession, which will be opening 1 July 2016. “We…
Kusini Collection portfolio members Imvelo Safari Lodges and Ultimate Safaris have been Shortlisted in the 2016 We Are Africa Innovation Awards in the Conserve Africa Category. This honor is awarded to those African tourism companies “demonstrating outstanding leadership in the complex area of conservation and embarking on bold initiatives to protect Africa’s natural resources.” Imvelo…
Wilderness Safaris’ new privately-guided, experience-based Wilderness Safaris Explorations provides guests with the opportunity to immerse themselves completely in some of Africa’s most pristine and remote wilderness areas. “We are delighted to launch three new Explorations in Botswana and an exciting walking safari in Hwange, Zimbabwe”, said Simon Stobbs, Wilderness Safaris Explorations Manager. “Rather than simply…
Panthera Africa is an environmentally friendly sanctuary for any captive bred big cats, where they will be protected and prosper for the rest of their lives. One of Panthera Africa’s main purposes is to be an educational platform where we create awareness about conditions big cats face in captivity, and how animal welfare and enrichment…
On Sunday, 20th March 2016, an Airlink Embraer ERJ 135 regional jet aircraft touched down at the Madagascan island destination Nosy Be. This flight heralds the return of direct services between Johannesburg and Nosy Be, the start of a new important link, providing leisure travellers from the four corners of the world with efficient and…
Salute Africa, a South African-based tour operator with 24 years’ experience in ground handling, is honoured to invite APTA members on a familiarisation trip in May 2016. We will to take you on a journey into parts of Southern Africa which are worth visiting. It’s aimed at looking into places you may already know and…
Sun Destinations joins hands with Botswana’s mobile safari experts, John Chase Safaris, in the relaunch of this inimitable luxury operation that has been handcrafted over many years. Combining the essence of a safari adventure with the comforts of a luxury lodge in Botswana’s prime locations, John Chase Safaris has fine-tuned the ultimate experience. Tailor-made itineraries…
An extra night in luxury means an extra day to explore everything Johannesburg has to offer. Whether you are here for shopping, business or simply for the sheer love of the city, your stay will be a memorable one. With this package, stay two consecutive paid nights in one of our luxurious accommodations and Four Seasons Hotel…
Explore the distinctive collection of luxury lodges and hotels in Southern Africa with Extraordinary, showcasing the finest holiday destinations in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Botswana. From the elegantly decorated Country Boutique Hotel in the Mpumalanga province, to the eclectic and modern Cape Milner, situated beneath Table Mountain in Cape Town, our locations cover the most…
Cape Town International Airport has been ranked as the best airport in Africa at the SkyTrax World Airport Award. These awards are a global benchmark of airport excellence, and widely known as the Passengers Choice Awards – the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, voted by customers in the largest, annual global airport customer…
BERLIN, Germany – . At a capacity-crowd press conference on the opening day of ITB Berlin – the world’s largest international travel fair, Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, announced a significant network expansion of 14 new destinations In July, Marrakech (Morocco) will begin with flights three times per week,…
Mantis Owners Collection is the latest addition to Mantis, joining the well-established Mantis Collection and Mantis eXtreme portfolios. Launching this month, all the hand-picked properties in the Owners Collection represent the finest examples of their kind and celebrate the culture, gastronomy, architecture and nature of the locations in which they are found. The spectacular selection…
Africavel, Inc. Independent Educational – SOUTH AFRICA – 10 DEPARTURE DATES TO CHOOSE FROMing your companion for the same price Dear Travel Agent, At African Travel, Inc. we believe that the best way to showcase our outstanding services and range of products, is to have our travel agent partners experience both first hand. Our 2016…
London – On behalf of the aviation industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a declaration aimed at reducing the illegal trafficking of wildlife and underlining the aviation industry’s commitment to sustainability. The inter-connected air transport network is being exploited by criminal gangs to smuggle animals or their products from the killing field to…
Nature’s Best Photography originated in the United States with ambitious goals to celebrate the beauty and diversity of nature through the art of photography and to use this vivid medium as a creative tool for encouraging greater public interest and involvement in outdoor enjoyment and conservation. Nature’s Best Photography Africa is a new extension of…
In less than 2 months, the doors to Lion Sands Ivory Lodge will be closing for extensive refurbishment. When she is relaunched after a period of 4 months, she will be revealed in her full new splendour. Ivory Lodge has always been the under-stated jewel in the Lion Sands Game Reserve crown – a place…
Having achieved a reputation for exceptionally good value for our unique tailored flight services, and of fixing rates to the best of our ability, we are now faced with the unfortunate necessity of an immediate rate increase on selected routes. This is due to the dramatic devaluation of the Rand against the Dollar, which affects…
World Travel Awards has reached an agreement with Realtours and the Associação Empresarial de São Tomé e Príncipe to host the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017. The event will be held in the city of São Tomé, with major sponsors including CST, Mota Engil, HBD, BISTP and Ghana Link Networks Services already confirmed.…
fastjet has increased the number of flights on its route between Dar es Salaam in Tanzania and Nairobi in Kenya in response to strong passenger demand. From March 21st, fastjet will offer two daily return flights between each city every day of the week, making a total of 28 flights per week between Dar es…
Nkuringo Adventure Safaris is a well-established tours, travel, and safari company with experience in handling safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, as well as Kenya and Tanzania.The company will also be exhibiting for the 2nd year in a row at the Home Based Travel Agent Forum in Las Vegas later this month.They offer off-the-beaten pathcultural, trekking,…
By Adam Ihucha, Arusha Serena Hotels will invest $7 million (about Sh15.3 billion) this year to transform properties in Tanzania in efforts to maintain standards. The planned software and hardware infrastructural improvements for Serena hotels in the northern and southern Tanzania would cost $3 million while the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel facelift will cost…
Wilderness Safaris is delighted to launch hot air balloon safaris at Vumbura Plains and Little Vumbura camps in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, which will run from 18 April until end September 2016 to coincide with the dry season. To complement the balloon safari, guests can also opt for an exclusive eight-minute helicopter transfer to and from…
Reunion Island Tourism (IRT) and Google have partnered to enable users around the world to discover the 255 kms of trails and paths of this diverse and scenic island on the Internet. Viewers will have the opportunity to admire the landscapes, one more incredible than the next. Most of the hiking and cycling trails are…
The Kenya Tourism Board extends a warm welcome to attend a Magical Kenya Road Show from March 15 to March 17, 2016. Tour dates and complimentary events are as follows: Houston, TX: Tuesday, March 15, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Sheraton North Houston. Breakfast will be provided. San Francisco, CA: Wednesday, March 16, 2016…
Preparations are being finalized to launch Ethiopian Airlines’ service to New York’s JFK airport by the end of June. Ethiopian suspended flights to Newark in 2004 to provide non-stop service from Washington to Addis Ababa, with connections to its network in East, Central and Southern Africa. Ethiopian’s network will once again provide a vital link…
This is your chance to win the trip of a lifetime! First prize is a three-day, three-night photography safari to Mara Bushtops, conducted by world-famous astro-photographer and digital effects artist, Mark Gee, plus Swiss Airlines business class return tickets for two, from a Swiss Airlines destination in Europe to Kenya. Runner-up prizes of free holidays…
&Beyond will once again take over the management of the exclusive &Beyond Matetsi Private Game Reserve, as well as its 50 000 hectare (123 500 acre) wildlife concession on the Zambezi River, while also re-establishing an exclusive ground-handling operation in the area. “With the expansion of Victoria Falls Airport providing easier access and changing the dynamics of how guests…
A Kenyan wildlife conservancy organization announced on Monday that it has opened a new corridor, which will enable wildlife species to cross a main government road safely, without causing risks to local communities. The organization, Ol Jogi Ranch, which comprises a total size of 58,000 acres is located in northwestern Kenya’s Laikipia County, 225km out of the…
Extraordinary is delighted to introduce you to our latest little gem – Country Boutique Hotel in Whiteriver. Cindy Sheedy Walker, CEO of Extraordinary has expressed her delight in adding this 22 room boutique hotel to the Extraordinary Collection of Luxury Lodges and Hotels. “We will be offering several new packages in conjunction with our Kruger…
One of the few truly private tropical islands in the world will be opening its doors from April 2016. Thanda Island is the magnificent beach residence of the Swedish entrepreneur and philanthropist couple, Christin and Dan Olofsson. Situated within southern Tanzania’s Shungi Mbili Island Marine Reserve, this private island offers absolute exclusivity for families and…
Comair CEO Erik Venter says ticket sales for St Helena will commence as soon as the airport has been certified by the British Civil Aviation Authority. This, he said, should happen soon and the first flight will hopefully take place in May. They will be offering weekly flights to St Helena, every Saturday, on a…
The long-awaited re-opening of the Pafuri airstrip is here and we were excited to kick-start 2016 with guests flying directly into the Kruger National Park, which is where the safari begins. On arrival, guests are met by a guide and an open 4×4 safari vehicle for their transfer to the The Outpost. The transfer is…
Cape Town – Any globally competitive city knows that direct flight route access is a definitive part of the travel planning process for most travelers – especially those seeking convenience as they explore the world’s most sought-after destinations. In response, Wesgro has officially launched Cape Town Air Access – an international air route development in…
The sun has risen on a new era as Mabula Game Lodge launches the fresh new Mabula Game Lodge brand. Located in the scenic Waterberg region of Limpopo, Mabula Game Lodge is one of Africa’s premier game lodges. Home to the Big 5 and a vast range of fauna and flora, this gem of nature…
Cape Town – South African Airways (SAA) has announced that, as from 1 April 2016, check-in gates for flights on domestic routes from Johannesburg will be closing 10 minutes earlier than usual. Previously, SAA closed check-in for all domestic flights 30 minutes before boarding. However, this has now been changed to 40 minutes before departure for all…
Scheduled safaris can be the best answer for an exceptional Tanzanian holiday experience. Combining like-minded travelers who share a passion for Africa’s wildlife reduces travel costs and often forges lasting friendships. ARP Travel Group’s Ranger Safaris offers three standards of accommodation on our most popular schedule tour – the Simba Safari. The adventurer enjoys the…