Pollman’s Tours and Safaris has been awarded the prestigious title of Kenya’s Leading Destination Management Company at the 2024 Africa Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards, held last week at the stunning Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya. This recognition celebrates the company’s outstanding contribution to Kenya’s tourism industry and highlights its role as a trusted leader in providing exceptional travel experiences. The World Travel Awards, often regarded as the highest accolade in the travel and tourism industry, recognize excellence across the globe. Pollman’s achievement in this category is a testament to its dedication to quality, innovation, and service in the field of destination management.

The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania has been crowned Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction for 2024 at the prestigious Africa Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards, held last week at the stunning Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya. This recognition solidifies the Serengeti’s status as a premier destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, showcasing its unparalleled beauty and biodiversity. The World Travel Awards celebrate excellence across all areas of global tourism, from luxury resorts to national landmarks. For the Serengeti to be named Africa’s Leading Tourist Attraction, it reaffirms the park’s global reputation as one of the most iconic and beloved natural wonders, drawing visitors from around the world to witness its majestic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, has once again solidified its position as a premier aviation hub by being crowned Africa’s Leading Airport at the 2024 Africa Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards. The prestigious event, held last week at the breathtaking Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach, Kenya, celebrated the finest in African travel, tourism, and hospitality, with JKIA receiving top honors for its outstanding facilities, operational efficiency, and service excellence.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announces an enhancement to its European network. From 1 October 2025, the airline will offer daily services to both Dusseldorf, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark, further strengthening connections between the UAE and these European destinations. The Dusseldorf route will see a substantial increase from its current schedule to a daily service. This expansion represents an addition of four weekly flights, providing passengers with greater flexibility and connectivity. Additionally, Dusseldorf will now be served year-round, offering consistent travel options throughout all seasons.

Emirates has come out on top as the ‘World’s Best Airline’ amongst 90 global carriers in a recent comprehensive and methodological study by Telegraph Travel. The detailed ranking and ratings were calculated from more than 30 criteria such as punctuality, baggage allowance, route network, quality of home airport, age of fleet, value of rewards programme and tastiness of in-flight meals, while the results were calculated referencing data from more than 18 independent and international awards, readers polls, ratings websites and expert reviews.

Global hospitality group Minor Hotels, in partnership with Boulevard Hotel Company Limited, proudly announces the official opening of NH Bangkok Sukhumvit Boulevard. This marks a significant milestone as the first NH Hotels & Resorts brand property in the Thai capital.