Minor Hotel Group announced the addition of six camps in Kenya to its growing global portfolio. This is the result of two of East Africa’s property portfolios merging, following the acquisition of Cheli & Peacock Group of Companies by the Elewana Collection. The acquisition sees the six Cheli & Peacock properties, namely, Elsa’s Kopje, Elephant …
Wyndham Hotel Group announced the opening of the 139-room Ramada Resort Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The hotel marks not only the company’s expansion into Eastern Africa, but is the first property within the greater continent to be operated via the company’s growing management division. “The opening of Ramada Resort Dar es Salaam is of …
CW Safaris’ southeast African coastal adventure Mozambique: Ibo Island Dhow Safari has been named one of National Geographic Traveler’s “50 Tours of a Lifetime” for 2015. The new Safari by the active and experiential travel company debuted in January. The Mozambique: Ibo Island Dhow Safari is a private, fully guided, tailor-made, island-hopping safari through the …
The United States is the largest contributor to Rwanda’s tourism revenues, accounting for 20% of the total revenue, according to the Rwanda Development Board. The immigration office says 1,220,000 visitors were received in 2014, compared to 1,122,000 visitors hosted in 2013, corresponding to a 9% increase (98,000 visitors). In 2014, of the total number of …
It’s pure South African luxury in every way. A gorgeous blend of the esteemed Steenberg and the elegant, stately Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa, resulting in a lavish, unequalled retreat in some of the country’s most stunning accommodations. This lovely combination package includes three nights in the idyllic Constantia Winelands outside of Cape Town at …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://www.travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Global6000_in_016_tblesetlookingforward-300×200.jpg” captiontext=”Inside the Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft. Photo: Anthony Katchuba/NetJets” align=”left”.] Luxury travel innovator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) and fractional jet leader NetJets Inc. announced a marketing alliance that brings together these two brands in an effort to seamlessly deliver custom made travel experiences to NetJets customers. “This is about two best in class …
FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI) announced the development of two new hotel projects in Egypt while also releasing new details of its previously announced tri-brand hotel development in Sharm El Sheikh. The two new projects include a Fairmont hotel in Soma Bay, south of Hurghada and a Swissôtel property in Katameyah, Cairo, which are both …
Within its dynamic expansion plan, BlueBay Group has just opened in Marrakesh the new hotel Blue Diamond Sahara Palace, entering the Moroccan market. The new luxury hotel is located in the prime area of the Palmeraie, under the Atlas Mountains. It is an oasis in the desert, a world of sensations opens in a heavenly …
The whimsically named Pedalers Pub & Grille announced its new Serengeti to the Sea bike tour, opening doors to Tanzania’s wonders, its people, landscapes, culture and way of life. Tanzania has long been known as a must do safari destination thanks to its famous game parks, such as the Serengeti national Park and also for …
Minor Hotel Group announced a partnership with Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company to develop two new Anantara resorts in North Africa, to open in 2017. “We are excited to announce these two new Anantara resorts in North Africa in partnership with Qatari Diar,” said Dillip Rajakarier, Chief Executive Officer of Minor Hotel Group. “Our …