One&Only Resorts has been named one of the world’s top three hotel brands in Travel+Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Awards 2014. One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos was listed as one of the best 100 resorts in the world as well as one of the top 10 in Mexico. One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas and One&Only …
The Africa Travel Association (ATA) announced that a high-level tourism delegation from the Uganda Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities under the auspices of Honorable Minister Maria Mutagamba will participate in a North America promotional road show with stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., New York, and Toronto (Canada) in early September. The road …
South African Airways (SAA) has launched the “Fares So Low, You Gotta Go” promotion with fares starting at 9 round-trip from New York-JFK Airport and Washington, DC-Dulles Airport to Johannesburg, South Africa. The fares, which include taxes and fees, are available for purchase through August 17 for travel November 1-30, 2014. “These are some of …
Hilton Worldwide and DoubleTree by Hilton announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Zanzibar – Stone Town, located 40 miles off the coast of mainland Tanzania. “Stone Town is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance, and we are proud to enter as the first internationally-branded hotel in the city,” said John Greenleaf, global …
Kempinski Hotels took over the management of Hôtel Des Milles Collines in Rwanda’s capital Kigali at the beginning of the month. Hôtel Des Milles Collines by Kempinski will be the European luxury hotel company’s ninth hotel operating on the continent, with three more hotels in Africa scheduled to open in the next six months. The …
A mere four hour flight from Johannesburg, Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean is the go-to spot when looking for an authentic mix of Creole culture, beautiful beach lifestyle and extraordinary adventure. The “cirques” Piton des Neiges and Piton de la Fournaise in the most remote part of the island are still navigable by road, …
Air Mauritius has been awarded the 4-star professional quality rating by airline and airport consultancy SKYTRAX on July 8, 2014. The award was presented to Air Mauritius chairman Appalsamy (Dass) Thomas, and the CEO, André Viljoen by Skytrax chairman Edward Plaisted at a ceremony held at the Swami Vivekandanda International Convention Centre. André Viljoen, who …
Wilderness Safaris is re-launching its Six Countries Summer Special for the 2014 season. Running for the fourth consecutive year, the special offers flexibility and reduced rates at 29 Wilderness Safaris camps in Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. “This campaign has been extremely well received by our trade partners who appreciate the competitive …
Alexander+Roberts has announced the publication of a 68-page Africa safari catalog for 2015-2016. In addition to current top-sellers like Luxury Tenting in the Serengeti, On Safari in Botswana + Victoria Falls, and Journey to South Africa + Victoria Falls, the 2015-2016 catalog introduces 7 brand new programs. “We’ve been sharing Africa with our travelers for …
Maduro Dive Fanta-Seas, a leader in dive travel, is offering dive packages to nearly 40 countries worldwide. Currently there are over 225 resorts and adventure operators along with 50 liveaboard dive vessels in their “Select Dive Destinations” program. Maduro is currently offering a discount on their 7-night Red Sea Egypt package starting from $1699. The …