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:…
We would like to share with you our recognition and achievement for being voted Uganda’s Leading Safari Lodge 2016 winner at the prestigious World Travel Awards™ Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016 which was held on the 9th April 2016 at Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The world Travel Awards is voted…
At the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016, Air Seychelles took the title of Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline. The red-carpet event was hosted by Diamonds La Gemma dell’est, on the northern tip of Zanzibar, Tanzania, with hundreds of industry leaders in attendance. Also among the winners was Kenya Airways, recognised as…
Hotelier Summit Africa announces its jam-packed, hospitality-trending, content-rich conference programme line-up, which will take place from 21 – 22 April 2016 at Hilton, Sandton in South Africa. Delegates will be spoilt for choice at this year’s leading hotel summit with quality content, delivered by respected local and international members of the hotel industry. A…
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to announce the Winners of the 2016 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. The Awards, which were presented at a special ceremony during the 16th WTTC Global Summit in Dallas, Texas, USA, showcase business leadership in sustainable tourism, celebrating ground-breaking and inspiring initiatives across five categories. The 2016…
Yankari Game Reserve – A luxury safari is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when potential tourists think of Nigeria… but that’s exactly what Yankari Game Reserve is hoping to change. In Africa’s largest economy, suffering from the collapse in global oil prices, tourism is being touted as a panacea to slow…
“The official opening of Carana Beach and the arrival of the hotel’s first guests are just days away”, Alan Mason, the Director of the company, told Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, when he visited the property ahead of the opening of the hotel. The first guests are booked to arrive…
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…