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Silversea Cruises Wins Two Top Honours at Cruise News Awards

Ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea Cruises has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the Cruise News Awards, held in Melilla. The line was awarded “Best Ultra-Luxury Cruise Line” and “Best Expedition Cruise Line,” reinforcing its reputation as a leader in both classic luxury cruising and adventurous expedition voyages. The Cruise News Awards celebrate excellence in […]

Tribute Portfolio Marks Its Debut in Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit with the Opening of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

  Tanzania, Tribute Portfolio – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s (www.Marriott.com) growing collection of characterful, independent hotels – welcomes its first safari lodge with the launch of Turaco Ngorongoro Valley, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Karatu, Tanzania. Set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a protected territory in Tanzania’s Arusha region and a […]

Meet the Eastern Cape Animals That Form Lifelong Pair Bonds

  February is the month of love, and if you look closely, you’ll see that love can be everlasting in the animal kingdom. From devoted blue crane pairs to family-oriented jackals and fiercely protective elephant shrews, you can experience the wonder of creatures that mate for life at Lalibela Wildlife Reserve. In Lalibela’s grasslands, you’ll […]

WTM Africa and CBISN launch China Ready® Workshop To Boost African Tourism Growth

  World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has announced the launch of its first-ever China Ready® Workshop in partnership with CBISN, aimed at helping African tourism businesses capture their share of the world’s largest outbound travel market. “With China’s outbound travel sector projected to reach 200 million travellers annually by 2028, the exclusive one-day intensive training […]

Africa’s Premium Luxury Travel Show – ILTM Africa 2025!

  Step into Africa’s Premium Luxury Travel Show, where the continent’s most extraordinary travel providers meet with global industry leaders to shape the future of luxury tourism. From the breathtaking landscapes of Africa to world-class accommodations and exclusive experiences. ILTM Africa is the ultimate gateway to unlocking unparalleled opportunities in the luxury travel market. Mark […]

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel Unveils New Al Fresco Dining Destinations Namely:- The Fountain By Planet Bar And Saturday Braai.

  A joyful home nestled in the heart of Cape Town, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, is rewriting the rules of slow luxury hospitality, adapting with the spirit of the times. Today, at 125 years old, The Nellie remains young at heart, blending its storied heritage with fresh, contemporary experiences. This summer, the hotel invites […]

Spier’s Love Of The Land Made Visible

  Stellenbosch, South Africa – At Spier, everything starts with the soil. Regeneration is the golden thread that runs through all farm life, from vineyard practices to indigenous propagation and re-planting programmes. Everywhere on the farm, the passion for life from the ground up is almost tangible. Now the new Soil Room adjoining Spier’s Cowshed […]

Valentine’s Offer’ For A Romantic Weekend In The Bush

  When love is in the air, there is no better way to celebrate than a romantic Valentine’s bush break with your loved one. Tintswalo Safari in the greater Kruger region is offering a special Valentine’s weekend at 25% discount, valid for stays between Friday the 14th and Monday the 17th of February. The offer […]

Register Now for the 2025 Responsible Tourism Awards

  Calling all changemakers! Africa Travel Week (ATW) is urging responsible tourism businesses to enter the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. The deadline for submissions is 19 March 2025. Megan De Jager, Portfolio Director for RX Africa says: “These annual awards celebrate exceptional efforts driving tourism as a force for good,”  “They’re our way of […]

Reservoir And Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town, Collaborate For “Against The Bias: Unravelling Material Codes”

  Revered for its rich cultural heritage and celebration of artistic voices, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town welcomes a new curation by RESERVOIR to its iconic walls. As it continues to shine a spotlight on local arts, “Against the Bias: Unravelling Material Codes” will decorate the halls of this palm-fringed sanctuary with pieces […]

Tintswalo Siankaba Excels In 2024 Zambia Tourism Excellence Awards

  Tintswalo Siankaba excelled in The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA)’s 2024 Tourism Excellence Awards that were announced recently, where it was crowned the Best Lodge in Zambia. Based on votes by the general public across 22 categories, the Awards recognize and celebrate the work, dedication, and creativity of individuals, businesses and organizations within the tourism […]

2024 Ultras Celebrate The Finest In Luxury Travel At Kensington Palace In London

  The world’s leading hotels, destinations, airlines, and airports, as voted for by the 28 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, were revealed at the 18th edition of the prestigious ULTRAs awards ceremony, held in London on Thursday 7th November 2024. Recognising the best of the best in global travel, the ULTRAs (Ultimate […]

Africa’s Leading Lights In Fashion: Confections X Collections At Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel

  As Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, celebrates 125 years of slow luxury travel, its 2024 calendar brims with a vibrant curation of events spanning contemporary culture. Among the most eagerly awaited is the third edition of CONFECTIONS x COLLECTIONS (CxC), curated by Twyg. Taking place from 5–9 November, this sartorial showcase brings together some […]

Tintswalo Boulders voted one of the Top 100 Hotels in the World by Fodor’s

  Tintswalo Boulders has been voted as one of the Best 100 Hotels in the World by Fodor’s Travel, a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for over 80 years. The prestigious 2025 list of Fodor’s Finest Hotels was compiled by 750 globetrotting writers and hotel professionals across the world who narrowed 700,000 hotels down […]

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Wins The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 At No.28 And Best Hotel In Africa

Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town has been named No.28 in the global ranking of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024. Following a successful debut in 2023, the second edition of The World’s 50 Best Hotels has been announced at a captivating awards ceremony in London and includes industry-defining hotels from across six continents worldwide. […]