The first ILTM Africa closed today having established the scene for the continent’s luxury travel industry, in a niche event that focused on 2 days of business. ILTM Africa opened with a Forum that brought speakers from the continent to discuss such diverse issues as the economic and political overview of South Africa and what …
Travelers can now venture to the African continent to take on wild safari excursions with the escorted tour giant Ritz Tours. Ritz Tours has announced new escorted tour offerings to South Africa and Kenya with departures from March to December this year. Both air-inclusive tours can depart from New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and …
Great Safaris has announced a new 2013 itinerary combining one of their best wing safaris with an island getaway. Kruger National Park in South Africa is well known for its spectacular game and the islands of Africa boast warm oceans, white sand beaches and cultural experiences that are unforgettable. Great Safaris combines a once-in-a-lifetime African …
Viceroy Hotel Group adds to its growing roster of international properties with the opening of Viceroy Cape Verde in 2017, part of the Sambala community on Santiago Island. The Viceroy Cape Verde will sport 150 rooms, 3 restaurants, a children’s club and a state-of-the-art water sports center. The property will offer guests and residents a …
Lion World Tours is offering a Culinary Safari and Gourmet Tour starting from $6,199. The package includes a luxury safari and gourmet cooking experience. The 12-day luxury itinerary includes international flights on South African Airways from New York or Washington D.C. to Johannesburg and return, South Africa domestic flights, all taxes and fuel surcharges. Travelers …
South African Airways (SAA) has extended its fare sale for flights to Africa, with sale fares to seven cities on the continent now available for purchase through May 16. The Super Sale for flights from New York to Kenya continues, with fares starting as low as $999. Fares start as low as ,160 for travel …
Intrav, founded by industry veteran and chairman, Barney Ebsworth has announced it’s return to the travel industry with an inaugural around-the-world itinerary, including stops in Easter Island and Marrakech, from April 7 to May 1, 2014. Travel will be via Boeing 757-200ER, custom-configured exclusively for Intrav. The aircraft will offer 180-degree first-class, flat-bed seats with …
SAA receives two major honours: most on-time airline in the world and Best Business Class product South African Airways (SAA) has received two major endorsements from respected industry experts. In the first, SAA topped the list of the most on-time airlines in the world in a report produced by an independent entity, FlightStats, Inc., the …
The Africa Travel Association (ATA) announced today that new dates have been set for the 38th annual ATA World Congress in Cameroon. The event will be held from Wednesday, October 16 to Monday, October 21, 2013. After discussions between the Cameroonian Minister of Tourism and Leisure, the Local Organizing Congress Committee and ATA’s International Board …
South African Airways (SAA) was honored with the “Top Producing Airline” award at the 4th Annual South African Tourism Ubuntu Awards in New York City on April 15. The Ubuntu Awards celebrate travel providers that excel at promoting travel to South Africa. The airline was recognized for contributing to the growth of travel to the …