Have you booked any trips to Uganda recently? How about other east African destinations? The first six months of 2014 broke records for African arrivals; American travel to Africa was soaring until ebola hit the news in March. The fact is that you know clients who could be Africa-bound in the near future. Though it …
[captionpix imgsrc=”http://travelworldnews.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Peter-Greenberg-Keynote-Speech-300×199.jpg” captiontext=”Peter Greenberg, Travel Editor at CBS, combined strong opinions, laughter and solid good advice in his keynote speech at ATA’s 39th Congress in Uganda. Photo credit: Marie Claire Andrea, Africa Travel Association” align=”left”] The Africa Travel Association (ATA) concluded its 39th International Congress November 15th in Kampala, Uganda. ATA, a worldwide trade association …
The Cape’s first farm, established in 1682, has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Just 20 minutes from the bustling heart of central Cape Town, Steenberg Hotel feels miles away from the world. Steenberg offers an idyllic setting; a mere 20-minute drive from the center of Cape Town in the Western Cape, South …
Kenya’s newest and most ambitious lodge will open in June 2015. Taken from the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air’, Angama Mara rests on the rim of the Oloololo Escarpment, which forms part of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, with magnificent views expanding over the Maasai Mara’s acclaimed Mara Triangle Game Reserve. A dream come true …
Twenty years into a new democracy and almost a year since the passing of global icon Nelson Mandela, Capetonians and visitors to the city are being encouraged to express their hope for the country’s future with the unveiling of a dramatic sculpture, which will stand as a reminder of South Africa’s greatest story and a …
The Africa Travel Association (ATA), in partnership with co-host, New York University-Africa House, organized the 9th Annual Presidential Forum on Tourism, a high-level forum which attracted over 200 participants, including representatives from the travel and tourism industry, the diplomatic corps, media, and members of the academic community. Ali Velshi, Host of “Real Money with Ali Velshi” …
It’s been nothing but full speed ahead for South Africa’s first true low cost airline FlySafair in recent weeks. The first flights launched were in mid-October between Cape Town and Johannesburg, followed swiftly by the launch of the Cape Town to Port Elizabeth route. The Cape Town to George route follows next week on November …
Due to its unique bush setting directly on the border of the Chobe National Park, Chobe Bush Lodge’s facilities and rooms provide a secluded and intimate experience with superb views of the game-rich slopes of the Chobe National Park and the Chobe River floodplains, including the renowned Sedudu Island in the distance. Common-rated with its …
VANI Hotels & Resorts has added its first property in Africa – AVANI Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa in Mozambique. The former Pemba Beach Hotel & Spa is situated in the country’s far northern province of Cabo Delgado, in the ancient port town of Pemba. With its striking architecture blending African and Arabian design, the …
When Ethiopia opened its doors to the National Tour Association during a product development trip last month, it opened the eyes of NTA tour operators. “Ethiopia is a country like no other,” said Tim Ambrose, sales director for Washington, D.C.-based Academic Travel Abroad, who joined other tour operators and travel journalists on the trip. “Its …