News from our Members
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31 May 2022
Revive your online sales - 4th June KILIFAIR
ResRequestFind out how you can revive your online sales Increasing sales is possible in this recovery market and a strong online sales strategy will help you achieve sales targets. Skip spending hours Googling "How?", instead join our Business Development Manager, and Guest Speaker at KILIFAIR, Ntando Bhengu.
Read More31 May 2022
Storytime in the Bush - with Professor Alice Roberts!
Bushtops CampsA safari is always amazing, but we’re about to offer Bushtops guests something unique, enhancing the experience even further.
Read More31 May 2022
Wilderness and Wayo Africa Announce Strategic Partnership to Grow Positive Tourism Impact in Tanzania
Wilderness SafarisAs leaders in conservation and hospitality, Wilderness Safaris is delighted to welcome Wayo Africa into its Wilderness Brand Family, and to join forces to help increase their collective conservation footprint and positive impact in Tanzania, sharing the country’s extraordinary rich natural and cultural heritage with its guests.
Read More30 May 2022
New ATTA® members this month – April & May 2022
ATTA®Kariega Game Reserve - Accommodation Suppliers - South Africa Shenton Safaris - Accommodation Suppliers - Zambia Gane and Marshall International - UK Based Travel Specialist - United Kingdom Kitich Camp (Re-joined) - Accommodation Suppliers - Kenya WOLF (Re-joined) - African Based Travel Specialist - Rwanda Nuarro (Re-joined) - Accommodation Suppliers - Mozambique Sunway Safaris (Re-joined) - African Based Travel Specialist - South Africa Evolve Back Gham Dhao Lodge (Re-joining) - Accommodation Suppliers - Botswana Roho Ya Chui - African Based Travel Specialist - South Africa The Africa Experience - Accommodation Suppliers - South Africa Palm River Hotel - Accommodation Suppliers - Zimbabwe
Read More30 May 2022
Proof of Vaccination Certificate : No longer a requirement for guests staying at Inyati Game Lodge
Inyati Game LodgeAs COVID-19 continues and the world evolves to the "new normal", Inyati Game Lodge continues their proactive efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our guests and staff. We no longer require proof of vaccination for arrivals at Inyati Game Lodge, Sabi Sands Game Reserve.
Read More26 May 2022
Join us! Introduction to Zambia | Tues, 31 May 2022 @ 2pm (UK)
The Africa HubJoin us on Tuesday for our re-launch of Zambia, where you will be guided through each region's USPs and how you can combine them, giving you the perfect toolkit to sell the destination.
Read More26 May 2022
Wilderness Botswana Provides Ongoing Food Relief for Vulnerable Communities
Wilderness SafarisCommitted to its Impact vision of protecting Botswana’s wildlife, and the communities who live alongside it, in April and May 2022 Wilderness Safaris Botswana provided more than 1 100 food hampers to residents in the Okavango Community Trust (OCT) and Sankuyo Tshwaragano Management Trust villages around its private wilderness areas.
Read More26 May 2022
Auric Air - 2 Crew Operations
Auric Air Services2 Crew Operations Auric Air Services Ltd is pleased to announce the introduction of a "2-crew operation" on its entire route network.
Read More25 May 2022
The Future is Proactive! Verena van Rooyen is Strategically Focused on the highest level of Client Service.
Proactive Hospitality Solutions“I would like to believe that I didn’t choose hospitality, but hospitality chose me. I can’t remember the moment when I decided to study hospitality, but I can remember the day when I decided that this is my future, the day I started working at Proactive Hospitality Solutions.”
Read More25 May 2022
Wilderness Supports Giraffe Conservation Research in Hwange National Park
Wilderness SafarisWith giraffe populations declining throughout Africa, Wilderness Safaris is delighted to be supporting the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) in Hwange National Park (HNP) with crucial field research.
Read More25 May 2022
The Botswana Elephant In The Room
Natural SelectionWE CAN’T SIT ON THE FENCE WHEN IT COMES TO FINDING SOLUTIONS TO FOSTER THE CO-EXISTENCE BETWEEN HUMANS & ELEPHANTS.
Read More24 May 2022
Singita joins Safari Portal
SingitaWe are excited that from June 2022, Singita will become a member of Safari Portal. Safari Portal is a revolutionary content management system and itinerary builder connecting agents with supplier content for proposals for prospective guests.
Read More24 May 2022
WildEarth LIVE Safaris with EcoTraining
EcoTrainingPlease take note that EcoTraining has created a dedicated page on our website for the purpose of streaming our WildEarth live stream safaris, this replaces the two short live streams we previously had on our social media pages daily.
Read More24 May 2022
Tourism Risk & Insurance solutions now come of age as the sector bounces back from effects of covid-19
Liaison Group (I.B)When operating a lodge, managing a hotel, or curating and designing holiday packages and itinerary for clients from different parts of the world, there lies a risk from third parties that can significantly affect your business due to negligence, errors and omissions.
Read More23 May 2022
June 2022: New Direct Flight Launches, Servicing Mara to Lewa
Small World MarketingNew from June 2022, Air Wilderness has partnered with Scenic Air Safaris to create Scenic Wilderness which will operate direct flights between Lewa and the Mara on a shared charter basis for the first time.
Read More23 May 2022
Fuel Surcharge and Destinations
Regional Air ServicesDear Partners, Fuel Surcharge Over the last few months, the price of fuel has gone up by approximately 50%. Regional Air has been absorbing the increase in the hope that the trend will reverse.
Read More23 May 2022
Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis reopens
Mantis CollectionMantis, a leading conservation-focused hospitality group with luxury hotels, eco-lodges, waterways and impact experiences located across the globe, is now welcoming international guests to Vivari Hotel and Spa by Mantis, which is located in a leafy valley in Featherbrooke, Johannesburg.
Read More19 May 2022
New luxury lodge in Madikwe Private Game Reserve
Stars of AfricaLocated in Madikwe Private Game Reserve, Rockfig Lodge Madikwe opened just prior to Covid. I am pleased to be assisting them with their sales & marketing going forward.
Read More18 May 2022
African Bush Camps Heightening Guest Experiences with Helicopter Flights
African Bush CampsAs part of African Bush Camps’ commitment to delivering memorable safari moments in Botswana, scenic helicopter experiences are available to guests at Khwai Leadwood and Linyanti Bush Camp and Ebony during both the Shoulder and High Season.
Read More18 May 2022
Imvelo Safari Lodges are bringing rhino back to Hwange
Imvelo Safari LodgesImvelo Safari Lodges is driving one of the most exciting conservation projects in Africa today, and this in the face of a pandemic which has seriously affected our business.
Read More17 May 2022
Discover the opening of tourism in Equatorial Guinea
Luxury Hotels Management Company - Grand Hotel DjiblohoFrom middle of May until October 2022, affiliated Tour Operators, Travel Agents, International Tourism journalists and experts who are interested are warmly invited to join these special trips to discover the opening of tourism in Equatorial Guinea.
Read More17 May 2022
New Wild dog Pack for Mabula Private Game Reserve
ExtraordinaryMabula Private Game Reserve is proud to announce the exciting new wild dog introduction on the reserve. The recent arrival of two male wild dogs in 2021 resulted in great excitement from the Mabula team.
Read More16 May 2022
Wilderness Safaris Namibia Facilitates New Clinic in Remote Marienfluss Conservancy
Wilderness SafarisAs part of Wilderness Safaris Namibia’s ongoing mission to support Serra Cafema’s neighbours in the remote Marienfluss Conservancy in north-west Namibia, the company – in co-operation with various donors and other stakeholders – recently presented a fully-fitted mobile clinic worth USD1.5 million to the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services.
Read More15 May 2022
FINN Partners Expands into Hotel and DMC Market as Talking Stick Global Joins the FINN Family
Talking Stick Global was established 16 years ago by Marc Reading and specialised initially in representing clients in the African continent. The company’s portfolio subsequently grew to include representing clients in Europe, Arabia, India and Australia.
Read More13 May 2022
Green Travel Marketing to represent Ololo Safari Lodge & Farm at Experience Africa
Green Travel MarketingGreen Travel Marketing is delighted to announce we will be representing Ololo Safari Lodge & Farm at Experience Africa this June, a boutique safari lodge on the edge of Nairobi National Park and the ideal location to start or end of your safari.
Read More12 May 2022
Calvin Boia - Wearing A Brand New Hat in Hospitality - Proactive Hospitality Solutions
Proactive Hospitality SolutionsWe are pleased to announce that Calvin Boia has joined our Proactive Hospitality Team and will be taking the lead on our Sales Representation Company, The Travel Hat as Director of Sales and Operations.
Read More12 May 2022
Wilderness Safaris Namibia Further Reduces Carbon Footprint
Wilderness SafarisAs Africa’s leading conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness Safaris has a long-standing and profound commitment to implementing sustainable energy solutions in its camps across the continent – with the immediate aim of reducing dependence on fossil fuels and the ultimate goal of carbon neutrality.
Read More11 May 2022
Another factory new Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft, delivered to Scenic AIr Safaris
Scenic Air SafarisNAIROBI, Kenya / 10th May 2022 - Scenic Air Safaris are celebrating the arrival of a brand new Cessna Grand Caravan EX 208B aircraft with the latest Garmin 1000 NXI Avionics package.
Read More11 May 2022
Escape to Western Namibia with Sanctuary Retreats
Sanctuary RetreatsWe're thrilled to announce that two of the most remote camps in Namibia have joined the Sanctuary family. Stay at both the luxurious Okahirongo Elephant Lodge and boutique eco-friendly Okahirongo River Camp for an unforgettable Namibian safari experience.
Read More10 May 2022
Shokomokwa Borehole Brings Life and Water to Community
Wilderness SafarisWilderness Safaris Botswana, in partnership with Karin Fröhlich, Wilderness’ Germany-based sales representative, and community leaders, recently joined forces to revive and donate a derelict borehole in Shokomokwa settlement in Ngamiland.
Read More10 May 2022
Saruni & Sera Conservancy extend their partnership for decades to come!
SaruniWe are thrilled to announce that we have successfully extended our Lease Agreement for 15 years with our local community partners in Sera, re-enforcing our continued commitment to invest in the land and conservation efforts in the area through tourism.
Read More09 May 2022
Airlink commences Durban - Harare flights
AirlinkAirlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline today launched its direct scheduled air service between Durban and Harare. The first flight departed Durban’s King Shaka International Airport at 10.30 and arrived at Harare’s Robert Mugabe International Airbus at 12.40.
Read More06 May 2022
Joint Media Statement by the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and Airlink on the Discontinuation of Operations of Eswatini Airlink
AirlinkEswatini Airlink was established in 1999 to provide air services for the Kingdom after Royal Swazi National Airways stopped operating. This was facilitated through an agreement between the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and Airlink South Africa.
Read More06 May 2022
The British High Commissioner to Kenya at Porini Mara Camp
Gamewatchers SafarisThe British High Commissioner to Kenya, Jane Marriott enjoyed her holiday with us at Porini Mara Camp, Ol Kinyei Conservancy, this past weekend.
Read More05 May 2022
New wildlife documentary set in the Luangwa Valley premiers on Netflix
Robin Pope SafarisWe're thrilled to have yet another wildlife documentary hitting the small screens, that was filmed in none other than the South Luangwa National Park!
Read More05 May 2022
Equatorial Guinea Plans To Implement The Electronic Visa To Promote National Tourism
Luxury Hotels Management Company - Grand Hotel DjiblohoEquatorial Guinea’s Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue wants to make tourism a profitable sector in the Equatorial Guinean economy.
Read More05 May 2022
Wilderness Safaris Botswana Enhances Family Offering
Wilderness SafarisTo coincide with the arrival of the annual inundation of water from Angola into Botswana’s extraordinary Okavango Delta World Heritage Site, Wilderness Safaris has curated the ultimate nine-night family adventure to the Delta and Linyanti Wildlife Reserve.
Read More04 May 2022
The First Destination Spa in Victoria Falls is Back on Track to Open Soon
Africa Albida TourismThe largest and first purpose-built spa in Victoria Falls is scheduled to open in October, following a rapid post-Covid tourism recovery, placing Zimbabwe’s top tourist attraction on the map as a wellness destination.
Read More04 May 2022
[SOUTH AFRICA] Launching Coot Club
Classic PortfolioWith the growing demand for simplicity and connection, we are delighted to launch the latest addition to Classics Portfolio: COOT CLUB.
Read More04 May 2022
Finding true wellbeing in Singita's restorative spaces
SingitaOne of the most inspiring things about going on safari is how being in step with nature makes you find your own rhythm too, and at Singita, guests can shape the flow of each day according to what resonates with them most.
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