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 announced that it will increase its African portfolio by nearly 30% with 10 new hotels …
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 their favorites. South African Airways’ Executive Vice President for North America, Todd Neuman, accepted the …
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 registered for the series and have provided positive feedback. Joining IAFTTA for gives access to …
Signature announced the expansion of its preferred supplier network during its annual Sales Meeting and Trade Show in Las Vegas this week. The network added four tour/land operators, one cruise line, five destination specialists, four tourism boards, two specialty suppliers and sixty-two new hotels/resorts. Alex Sharpe, Chief Operating Officer, explains, “Preferred suppliers are integral …