Africa Tourism News
World Travel Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence and Looking Forward to the Africa Gala Ceremony
The 2024 program of the World Travel Awards (WTA) has already showcased an exciting year for the global travel and tourism industry. With a series of prestigious events held across different regions, the WTA continues to honour the best in the business, from airlines and hotels to destinations and tour operators. As the year progresses, anticipation builds for one of the most highly awaited ceremonies—the Africa Gala Ceremony, scheduled for October at the Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya. This upcoming gala is set to showcase the finest achievements in Africa’s tourism sector, further solidifying the continent’s place on the world travel map.
Mashatu to Launch New Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide
Mashatu in Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve is currently developing a brand-new luxury overnight photographic experience, the Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide, due to launch in October. Created in partnership with concessionaire C4 Photo Safaris, co-founded by professional photographer Shem Compion, the new hide has been subtly sunk into the ground to blend in with the surrounding scenery and will offer photography enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike the opportunity to view wildlife in absolute privacy from dusk till dawn.
UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation Partner to Support African Artisans in Rural Areas
UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid. The agreement focuses on empowering artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations in Africa. With this new agreement, TUI Care Foundation becomes the first partner to support the pilot phase of the Tourism for Rural Development Small Grants Programme by UN Tourism.
Desert & Delta Safaris Unveils its Transcendent Tsodilo Hills Sleep-Out Camp, Opening 15th September
Embark On A Transcendent Journey: Desert & Delta Safaris Unveils Tsodilo Hills Sleep-Out Camp – Opening 15th September 2024 Desert & Delta Safaris, pioneers in luxury responsible safari experiences in the heart of Botswana’s wilderness, is proud to introduce its latest immersive experience.
SEABOURN UNVEILS NEW “SEABOURN JOURNEYS”
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, is introducing a selection of new pre-, mid- and post-cruise “Seabourn Journeys” available to guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage. Seabourn Journeys provide in-depth, land-based cruise extensions that go beyond single-day excursions and offer guests a chance to linger and make new memories amid Africa’s extraordinary destinations.
Radisson Hotel Group bolsters African presence with 7 additional hotels
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the addition of seven new hotels, adding over 1,200 hotel rooms to its African portfolio and its debut in Tanzania within the first half of 2024. With those additions, the Group’s footprint in Africa has grown to nearly 100 hotels in operation and development, placing the Group well on track to reach its goal of 150 hotels within the next five years.
Nuru: A New Culinary Experience That Illuminates Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti announces the opening of Nuru, its captivating new restaurant in the heart of the breathtaking African wilderness. Meaning “light” in Swahili and Arabic, Nuru symbolizes and enhances the majesty of bright African sunrises, the magic of the golden hour light in the Savannah and the celestial glow of the night sky; setting the stage for a refined and memorable culinary journey for discerning travellers.
Ethiopian Wins ‘Best Entertainment’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi’ in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, is pleased to announce that it has been crowned as the winner of the ‘Best Entertainment in Africa’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi in Africa’ awards for yet another year at the APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024.
Ethiopian Airlines Group partners with Loyyal and Finfare Connect
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, and one of the fastest-growing global airline brands, has appointed innovative tech loyalty partner Loyyal to its Access Point flagship solution as a rewards management system within its loyalty offering.
Ethiopian Airlines announces start of its thrice weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating airline in Africa, is pleased to announce the commencement of its thrice weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso starting today, 31st of May 2024. This new route marks yet another milestone in the airline’s extensive network expansion endeavor, connecting more African countries and providing travelers with convenient and efficient travel options.
Emirates returns to Nigeria from 1 October
Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to, and through, Dubai.
Virgin Limited Edition Announces New Property in Kenya
Renowned for having some of the most spectacular properties across the globe, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition today announces the addition of the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya to its exquisite collection of unique retreats.