April 4, 2023
The JW Marriott Masa Mara Lodge premieres with 20 luxury private tents
JW Marriott has this week raised the curtain of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, marking the company’s highly anticipated debut in the luxury safari segment.
Read More…February 17, 2023
All encompassing program unlocks African continent
Bench Africa has rolled out its 2023/24 travel brochure, a comprehensive guide to the continent’s most amazing destinations and experiences.
Read More…February 3, 2023
200 lodges, resorts and hotels across Africa now online through ID Vayeni Africa
ID Travel Group formally introduced its newest destination to Australian travel advisors this week during its first local roadshow in three years. The New York-headquartered B2B accommodation specialist has added Africa to its list of global locations, with a portfolio of close to 200 lodges, hotels and resorts.
Read More…June 10, 2022
Intimate 10 guest suite tented camp arises among local lion prides
The newest lodge from conservation-led travel company andBeyond is now open in a remote corner of the Serengeti known for Great Migration river crossings and very large local lion prides (of 20 to 60 lions).
Read More…February 10, 2022
Angama Amboseli will have exclusive access to Kenya’s Kimana Sanctuary
Luxury safari lodge specialist, Nicky Fitzgerald, has revealed plans to develop a new intimate-sized Angama camp in Amboseli, Kenya. A sister-property to Angama Mara which debuted in Kenya’s Maasai Mara in 2015, Angama Amboseli will have exclusive access to Kimana Sanctuary, a 5,700-hectare game-filled wildlife corridor linking the greater Amboseli, Chyulu Hills and Tsavo ecosystems.
Read More…August 5, 2021
New allowances take effect 9 August 2021
Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips.
Read More…June 3, 2021
Europe, Africa to relaunch within months; MS Andorinha readies for debut
Tauck says the time is now right to relaunch touring and cruising in select international markets after an extended pandemic hiatus. The US travel company will restart operations in Europe and Africa over the next few months building on a recent expansion of its US domestic trips.
Read More…April 21, 2021
Greg Nelson to lead Arcadia Expeditions’ 13-day ‘Through the Lens’ itinerary
Arcadia Expeditions has launched an itinerary through the Okavango Delta that will be led by filmmaker and wildlife photographer Greg Nelson.
Read More…February 17, 2021
Three new management deals including a high-end tented camp
Kempinski Hotels has inked a trio of new management contracts for two lodges and a high-end tented camp in Tanzania, earmarked to debut in 2023.
Read More…July 22, 2020
Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Marrakesh to debut in 3Q 2021
The Pearl Marrakech in the Morrocan city’s Hivernage district will be converted into Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Marrakesh, earmarked to open in 3Q 2021.
Read More…May 7, 2020
Call for support from five international aviation and tourism authorities
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) have joined three aviation organisations to rally support for Africa’s travel and tourism division. The group are calling on foreign financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to support Africa’s tourism sector which employs 24.6 million people on the continent.
Read More…March 6, 2020
Leadership change in Australia for Africa travel specialist, Cameron Neil new GM
On 13th March Bench Africa says goodbye to General Manager Martin Edwards as he takes up a new challenge in the industry. Martin joined Bench over 10 years ago and has been at the helm, over a period of rapid growth and success for Bench Africa.
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