Zanzibar News
Minor Hotels Announces the Signing of Anantara Zanzibar Resort
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, announces the signing of a new Anantara resort to be developed in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Located on the northern coast of Zanzibar Island, the group will launch the 181-key Anantara Zanzibar Resort in 2027.
UAE-founded ENVI Lodges announces first Africa property
Set to open in 2024, the 25-villa barefoot luxury resort, ENVI Paje will be Envi’s first project in Zanzibar
Zanzibar named leading beach destination in Africa
Zanzibar has been named the leading beach destination in Africa in 2022 by the World Travel Awards beating a host of other popular places
TUI Group acquires Dream of Zanzibar hotel for long-haul portfolio
TUI Group has continued the growth of its hotel segment with an expansion of its long-haul portfolio. Through the acquisition of a resort in East Africa’s island of Zanzibar, the tourism group has complemented its portfolio in the Indian Ocean.
An introduction: Zanzibar Amber Resort
Pennyroyal Gibraltar has announced the development of the Zanzibar Amber Resort, a luxury tropical community set off the coast of Tanzania.
Pennyroyal Gibraltar to build Africa’s largest resort in Zanzibar
Pennyroyal Gibraltar has announced the development of the Zanzibar Amber Resort, a luxury tropical community set off the coast of Tanzania.
Arabian Travel Market 2017: Zanzibar launches tourism push with Tanzania
In a move to strengthened destination marketing and boost tourism in the land of Kilimanjaro and spices, Destination Zanzibar returns to Arabian Travel Market. The destination will exhibit in a strategic alliance with Zanzibar Commission for Tourism, Zanzibar Association of Tour Operators, Zanzibar Association of Tourism Investors and Tanzania Tourism Board.
Planning begins for Anantara Zanzibar Resort ahead of 2020 opening
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced the development of Anantara Zanzibar Resort, expected to open in 2020 as part of the Zanzibar Amber Resort mixed-use lifestyle community. Occupying in excess of 1,000 hectares of prime Indian Ocean coastline in the north east of Zanzibar, Zanzibar Amber Resort is an integrated project which is currently under development blending contemporary lifestyle aspirations with premium hospitality and world-class facilities.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Stone Town, Zanzibar
Visiting Zanzibar for the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here takes a tour of historic capital, Stone Town. A fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa, the destination has maintained its urban fabric and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture.
World Travel Awards unveils nominees for Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016
World Travel Awards has unveiled the nominees for its upcoming Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. The first event on the annual Grand Tour, the ceremony will this year be hosted by Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on April 9th. With more than 1,500 nominations now revealed, voting is expected to be highly competitive right up until the February 29th deadline.
Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est to host World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
World Travel Awards has revealed Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania, has been selected to host the Africa & India Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. Set to take place on Saturday, April 9th, 2016, the dazzling red-carpet ceremony will welcome hospitality leaders and luminaries from across the regions.
Breaking Travel News interview: Andrew Cook, general manager, Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est
Set within exotic tropical gardens and water features inviting guests to enjoy the pristine view over the Indian Ocean, Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est is located on the north-western shores of magical Zanzibar. Having recently been confirmed as host for the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016, Breaking Travel News here chats with general manager Andrew Cook about this world-class destination.