Austin-Lehman Adventures announced new family trips for 2013 spanning the Serengeti to Oregon’s Crater Lake. Two national parks are among the new offerings for 2013. Oregon – Crater Lake National Park Family is a six-day/five-night trip with two departures, Aug....Read more

South African Airways (SAA) and US Airways have announced a new bilateral code share agreement after receiving approval from the Department of Transport – South Africa and U.S. Department of Transportation. South African Airways will also receive expanded access to...Read more

Orient-Express Hotels have announced several actions reflecting the Company’s strategy to increase the earnings power of its properties, optimize its unique portfolio of luxury travel assets, and further strengthen its balance sheet. The Company is selling two non-strategic properties for...Read more

The Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation has joined the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) as an Associate Member. This membership makes Nigeria the first and only West African country to be accepted into USTOA. Nigeria Tourism’s acceptance into USTOA comes...Read more

On Sunday 25 November 2012, at the ceremony of the 2012 Eat Out DSTV Food Network Restaurant Awards, the 10 best restaurants in South Africa were announced along with a host of other winners in additional categories. South Africa’s most...Read more

Situated in the heart of Sandton’s business district – home to top investment banks, financial institutions, the Gautrain station, and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange – The Maslow Hotel offers some of the best corporate facilities in Sandton, including complimentary high...Read more

Luxury African safari operator Great Safaris is offering a 30 percent discount on Uganda Gorilla Permits. The permits are valid in November 2012, or April and May of 2013, for $350 per person. Great Safaris has also organized a full...Read more

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is strengthening its position in Africa, currently with an existing portfolio of 38 hotels representing more than 10,000 rooms, the majority of which are operated under Starwood’s Sheraton and Le Méridien® brands. The company has...Read more

South African Airways (SAA) has been named “Best Airline to Africa” and “Best Airline in Africa” by Premier Traveler Magazine. The magazine recognized South African Airways as “the unrivaled choice for flying to Africa” after more than 10,000 voted for...Read more

The International Association for Travel to Africa (IAFTTA) has announced the completion of its first “virtual fam” telesummit. A series of eight webinars was presented to give travel consultants more detailed information when assisting their clients. Hundreds of travel consultants...Read more