News from our Members
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30 October 2020
Inspirations Travel & Tours (PTY) LTD joins Planet Promoters portfolio in UK & Ireland
Planet PromotersAs of the 01st November 2020, Planet Promoters are delighted to welcome Inspirations Travel & Tours, part of Travel Smart Crew, to their portfolio. We look forward to representing ITT in the UK & Ireland, focusing on their inbound business into Southern Africa.
Read More30 October 2020
Wilderness Safaris Drives Gishwati Conservation Tourism Programme
Wilderness SafarisAs part of a multi-phased conservation and tourism management programme for Rwanda’s Gishwati-Mukura National Park (GMNP), Wilderness Safaris is in the first stage of developing an exclusive chimpanzee and primate trekking experience in Gishwati Forest, in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Forest of Hope Association (FHA).
Read More29 October 2020
New ATTA® members this month - October 2020
ATTA®Tourism Economics - Professional Partners - United Kingdom Pure Africa - African Based Travel Specialist - Zimbabwe
Read More29 October 2020
A New Dawn - ARP Africa Travel Ltd
ARP GroupThe last few months have brought challenges to all of us, especially those within the hardest hit industries of hospitality and tourism. Our best wishes are with you all as we continue to navigate these difficult times together and look forward to better days ahead.
Read More29 October 2020
andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Welcomes Tuskers From Tembe Elephant Park
&BeyondTwo adult elephant bulls were recently translocated from Tembe Elephant Park to andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa to better balance the elephant population at Phinda.
Read More28 October 2020
One&Only Cape Town Introduces In-Resort COVID-19 Testing
One&Only ResortsOne&Only Cape Town will be offering international guests staying at the resort for five nights or more a complimentary COVID-19 PCR test. Additionally, all guests staying in any Suite* will also be offered a complimentary test.
Read More27 October 2020
Matetsi Victoria Falls Unveils New Airstrip and an Exclusive Buyout Concept
Matetsi Victoria FallsWith Zimbabwe’s borders now open for international flights, Matetsi Victoria Falls has unveiled its very own private airstrip, to complement its existing private heli-pad, with a new buyout concept that will allow guests to safari in their own bubbles. Matetsi Victoria Falls is the only lodge in the region with a purpose-built licenced heli-pad and a private airstrip.
Read More26 October 2020
Kamageo's Phase 3 Consumer Research results in video format
KamageoThe latest results from our monthly Consumer Watch research are available on YouTube : https://youtu.be/reVCqc9EeaA in a 5-minute video. Kamageo has momitored changes UK consumer opinions regarding travel to Africa for the past 3 months and the latest results have thrown up some interesting new trends in attitudes.
Read More26 October 2020
Small World Marketing teams up with New Frontiers for an Introduction to South Africa Webinar Series - Week 3
Small World MarketingJoin Anita Powell from Small World Marketing as she co-hosts the third and final week of our Introduction to South Africa Webinar Series, along with Helen Bolton & Megan Hinton from New Frontiers Tours.
Read More23 October 2020
How & Why We Travelled With Our Family During COVID-19 - From Royal Chundu to the USA
We have just completed our second transatlantic trip as a family – in this, travel in the time of Corona – journeying between Royal Chundu, Zambia, and the United States. And never have we ever… felt safer, more appreciated, more accommodated, and with so much extra space around us!
Read More22 October 2020
The launch of the Great Plains Academy in Botswana
Great Plains ConservationAt Great Plains we understand that thriving conservation programs are only possible when communities living alongside the wildlife and protected areas are afforded opportunities to learn, interact, and benefit from these conserved areas. Based on this, the Great Plains Foundation has been working on launching an innovative initiative called the Great Plains Academy, which aims to provide personal and community enrichment opportunities for individuals in northern Botswana.
Read More21 October 2020
Manchester is Non-Stop to Addis Ababa
Ethiopian AirlinesManchester is Non-Stop to Addis Ababa With effect from Sunday 25 October until the end of November, our Sunday flight from Manchester is non-stop direct to Addis Ababa.
Read More20 October 2020
AN UPDATE: Albino elephant calf, Khanyisa is accepted into a herd of her own at HERD & Jabulani
JabulaniEarlier this year, Jabulani shared news of the rescued female albino baby elephant that was brought into the care of HERD, South Africa’s first elephant orphanage built alongside the Jabulani stables. The little elephant had survived severe wounds from a snare and was found alone, abandoned by her herd.
Read More15 October 2020
November Spotlight Virtual dates announced
Selling Tanzania /Houston Travel MarketingFollowing the highly successful first ever SPOTLIGHT VIRTUAL EXPO on 30 September which attracted 40 Exhibitors and 162 Buyers from 25 countries, Derek Houston has announced details for the next Spotlight Virtual to be held on Wednesday 04 and Thursday 05 November
Read More14 October 2020
ResRequest introduces small business and entrepreneur funding initiative: The Incubator Programme
ResRequestResRequest, a Central Reservations and Property Management application for boutique safari lodges and hotels, announced the launch of an Incubator Programme. The programme is designed to support small and new lodge safari lodge and boutique hotels. The initiative is aimed to stimulate growth and support new businesses in a stressed time.
Read More13 October 2020
The Gambia Gets Safe Travels Stamp from World Travel and Tourism Council
The Gambia Tourism BoardThe Gambia has received a Safe Travels Stamp from the London-based World Travels and Tourism Council (WTTC) for the mandatory guidelines and Protocols adopted by the country for the safe reopening of the Tourism Sector.
Read More13 October 2020
Wilderness Safaris Supports Scorpion Anti-Poaching Unit in Hwange
Wilderness SafarisDespite COVID-19 bringing global travel to a standstill, Wilderness Safaris has reaffirmed its dedication to conserving and restoring Africa’s wilderness by continuing to support vital conservation projects in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. This included a recent donation from Wilderness Safaris’ Sustainability Fund to support the operating costs of the Scorpion Anti-Poaching Unit (SAPU) until end December 2020.
Read More12 October 2020
Small World Marketing teams up with New Frontiers for an Introduction to South Africa
Small World MarketingAnita Powell from Small World Marketing will be joined for three consecutive weeks Megan Hinton and Helen Bolton for an Introduction to South Africa webinar series. Begining on the 13th October, this webinar series will cover South Africa as a destination and take you through the diverse and exciting regions, what activities are on offer and the demographics itineraries will suit.
Read More12 October 2020
battleface joins The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA®)
battlefaceTravel insurance provider battleface today joined The African Travel and Tourism Association ATTA® to help bolster tourism to Africa. The new partnership will enable ATTA® members to work with battleface to assist their business and consumer travel insurance needs, be that retail or otherwise.
Read More12 October 2020
Zimbabwe and Matetsi Victoria Falls are OPEN
Matetsi Victoria FallsZimbabwe is open for international flights! And we welcomed our first international guests to Matetsi Victoria Falls this week – all the way from the USA. They arrived on 06 October, with Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa. This was the first international flight into Victoria Falls in over six months! Several other airlines are also operating international flights into Zimbabwe once again, including Emirates, Kenyan Airways, FastJet and SA Airlink into Harare. FastJet is also operating a reliable domestic route between Harare and Victoria Falls.
Read More09 October 2020
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Read More08 October 2020
Anderson Expeditions - Introducing the Tanganyika Expedition
Anderson ExpeditionsIn September 2021 Anderson Expeditions will be leading an unforgettable, active adventure safari exploring remote western Tanzania. Our ten-night expedition takes us to spectacular Lake Tanganyika where we kayak, boat and hike our way through some of the region's most beautiful and biologically diverse landscapes.
Read More08 October 2020
Safari Studies: YouTube Product Training Series for Our Partners
Jenman African SafarisGearing up to take control of the wheels of adventure once again, Jenman African Safaris has created a product training series to illustrate our various itineraries. Safari Studies is an interactive training session by safari specialists, professional guides, lodge owners and product wizards who share our passion for Africa and present our most popular safaris.
Read More07 October 2020
Time + Tide - We are open and we show you how easy it is to arrive at Miavana
Time + TideLast week, Madagascar opened Nosy Be Airport to international flights and guests. To test the arrivals process, our team documented their journey. We show you how easy it is to transition from landing to boarding our helicopter (20 mins total) to arriving at TIME + TIDE Miavana. Watch the short video here https://vimeo.com/465498316
Read More07 October 2020
Elewana Collection status update on Camps, Lodges & Hotels
Elewana AfricaWith a number of overseas visitors starting to travel again, as global lockdown measures ease, and domestic tourism busier than expected in some areas, The Elewana Collection has opened a number of properties, allowing both domestic and international travellers to explore some of the many beautiful areas in both Kenya and Tanzania.
Read More06 October 2020
Ethiopian Airlines has resumed operations to over 50 routes
Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines has resumed operations to over 50 routes including Abuja, Harare, Lagos, Lusaka, Windhoek, Kilimanjaro, Nairobi, and Mombasa. With South Africa and Uganda now open for commercial flights, Ethiopian is resuming flight operations to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Entebbe effective 1 October 2020.
Read More06 October 2020
Natural Selection opens Kwessi Dunes in the private NamibRand Reserve, Namibia
Natural SelectionAs Namibia opens its borders to international travellers, so Natural Selection have opened the doors to their newest property, Kwessi Dunes. The new property is set in the heart of the vast 215,000 hectare NamibRand Nature Reserve, with easy access to Sossusvlei’s iconic rusty red sand dunes and the photogenic Deadvlei.
Read More06 October 2020
A new dawn for Legendary Expeditions
Legendary ExpeditionsLegendary Expeditions has entered a new era with the launch of an innovative new website and a refreshing brand direction inspired by the spontaneity of true creativity. Like an artist’s canvas, a safari has freedom of movement. It is unscripted, unplanned and free.
Read More02 October 2020
Sitting Down with the Masai …and everyone’s talking!
One Horizon AfricaThe ability to engage with the communities that travelers visit is, in many instances, particularly limited. Many people mention that in their travels, they have never really got to talk to the ‘locals’. Their limited exposure has been with taxi drivers and tour guides. Yet at One Horizon, the projects which are carried out each day, its humanitarian projects, rely on practical communication with communities. That is, sitting down over a cup of coffee or tea, talking, listening, and debating what needs to happen.
Read More02 October 2020
Ethiopian Unveils COVID-19 Global Insurance Cover
Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines Group is pleased to announce that it will cover the medical insurance including repatriation, evacuation and quarantine costs related to COVID-19 as of 01st of October 2020 until 31st of March 2021. The coverage is applicable on all Ethiopian’s international flights booked with the airline’s tickets.
Read More01 October 2020
Hideaways Supports the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, Returning Wildlife Warriors to the Frontline
HideawaysWildlife as we know it, as well as the rangers who protect our wild spaces, are both at risk of becoming endangered. With the economic repercussions of Covid-19, salaries and funding for anti-poaching initiatives have dried up – along with sustainable solutions. With families of rangers destitute and animals helpless, the fire is fueled to ignite awareness and raise funds to keep these wildlife warriors employed, and our wild spaces safe.
Read More01 October 2020
Your Own Private Sanctuary: Exclusive Camp Use
ExtraordinaryAt Extraordinary, our core philosophy is built around providing an elite and opulent experience that will create memories designed to hold a special place in the hearts of our guests. As we continue to evolve, to predict, and provide for, each and every possible craving of our guests, we recognise the growing desire of exclusivity and seclusion in the wake of the Covid-19 era.
Read More01 October 2020
Ngorongoro Lions Paw Lodge now open to guests
Karibu Camps & LodgesKaribu Camps and Lodges, a collection of luxurious Lodges and Camps located in the famous Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park announces the re-opening of Ngorongoro Lions Paw Lodge. Ngorongoro Lions Paw Lodge is nestled in a forest of Red Thorn Acacia trees, atop the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater with mesmerizing views into the Crater and surrounding highlands, less than a 10-minute drive down the Crater floor.
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