2023 is set to be an exceptional year for travel to Africa with experts witnessing a demand at a level never seen before. As pandemic-weary travelers channel their wanderlust into planning epic trips to the continent, Africa continues to expand its level of unique offerings and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Award-winning luxury travel company Ker & Downey® …
Tucked between Brazil and Argentina, Uruguay is blessed with plenty of variety: from sparkling beach resorts and pastoral trails to hundreds of wineries and a thriving art scene. It’s a hideout for illustrious artists and chefs on a search for low-profile living, and the destination of choice for South America’s high society when they’re looking …
As leaders in conservation and hospitality, Wilderness has announced the further enhancement of its Rwanda business by officially welcoming Thousand Hills Africa (THA) and Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge to its brand family, as of November 16, 2022. This move comes seven months after the company’s appointment of Manzi Kayihura as Executive Chairman of the Wilderness Rwanda …
The Index Select Collection has announced that Ansova Travel has joined their portfolio of DMC companies that they represent. Ansova is a boutique luxury travel company focused on creating tailor-made travel in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. With a team of dedicated experts, Ansova Travel has been delivering the kind of travel experiences that “money …
Award-winning travel brand Central Holidays has introduced a variety of distinctive travel opportunities across Saudi Arabia that showcase the natural beauty and diversity of the country, the vast array of experiences travelers can enjoy, plus initiatives to drive U.S. tourism to the world’s fastest growing leisure tourism destination. “We truly see the immense potential of …
Terry Dale, president & CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association, released the following statement: “USTOA applauds the Administration’s announcement lifting its requirement for pre-departure COVID-19 testing. The pre-departure testing requirement for international air travelers has depressed a significant amount of travel to the U.S. and hasn’t provided any meaningful benefit to public health …
The Great Plains Foundation, the conservation and community charity founded by Great Plains’ founders and National Geographic Explorers-At-Large, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, have announced a new rewilding initiative in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley. Project Rewild Zambezi will see almost 3,000 animals relocated from Zimbabwe’s Savé Valley Conservancy (SVC) to Great Plains’ 280,000-acre private Sapi Reserve, located …
Contrasts of Australia – Melbourne, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney from $3,699 per person including international flights. In 14 Days experience the cosmopolitan city of Melbourne, the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef, and the stunning harbor city of Sydney on this independent trip fully inclusive of flights, 4.5* accommodations, transfers, and small group tours. Experiences …
Wilderness Safaris and Qatar Airways have have announced the extension of their unique partnership through March 31, 2022, with the goal of incentivizing air travel on Qatar Airways and stays at Wilderness camps. Wilderness Safaris guests travelling with Qatar Airways from the United States, Canada and Brazil to multiple destinations across the continent of Africa …
At a dinner held at the 2021 USTOA Annual Conference & Marketplace on December 7 in San Diego, California, it was announced that Malta, originally selected as the host destination for United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) annual Out-of-Country Board Meeting pre Covid, will host the meeting now rescheduled for May, 2022 at the Corinthia …