Tag Archives: Ecotourism

A creative collaboration of high design and heritage – Singita and Thebe Magugu

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Thebe Magugi dress available at Singita lodges in South Africa

Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita and internationally acclaimed designer Thebe Magugu have embarked on a collaborative journey to showcase nine extraordinary high-design pieces, celebrating Africa’s rich heritage stories through illustrations of Mother and Child by Phathu Nembilwi. The exquisite dresses will be available for purchase at Singita’s lodges in South Africa,… Read the full press release

A vibrant new iteration of Singita’s intimate Mara River Tented Camp

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Singita Mara River Tented Camp, Tanzania

Lamai, Tanzania, 2023-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Long coveted by those who cherish a small and intimate tented experience in one of the continent’s most spectacular wilderness settings, the location of Singita Mara River Tented Camp (MRTC) on a dramatic riverbend in the northernmost tip of the Serengeti has been amplified with its new… Read the full press release

Singita Welcomes New Sales Representation in the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia

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Sarah Falconer

Cape Town, South Africa, 2023-Apr-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Falconer as sales representation for the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia, from April 2023.   Sarah began her career at This is Beyond during the launch year of PURE Life Experiences, where she spent five years and… Read the full press release

SEE Turtles Takes Over Management of TAP Campaign to Reduce Plastic Use in Tourism Industry

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Monroe, WA, 2023-Feb-15 — /Travel PR News/ — To help address plastic pollution in the travel industry, SEE Turtles recently took over management of the TAP campaign in collaboration with Crooked Trails. SEE Turtles has been an active member and supporter of TAP since Crooked Trails began the project in 2012 to help end the… Read the full press release

PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 to Showcase Best Practices in Sustainable Tourism in Kuching, Malaysia

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Focusing on Ecotourism, Gastronomy Tourism, Adventure Travel, Destination Management and Digital Marketing, the event is composed of four components – Destination Experiences, a Conference, a B2B Adventure Travel Trade Show and various networking opportunities  BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2023-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association welcomes ecotourism industry leader Megan Epler Wood as its Special Advisor

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BANGKOK, THAILAND, 2022-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of thought leader, pioneer, teacher and ecotourism industry leader Megan Epler Wood as its Special Advisor on sustainable tourism development for destinations, business, and civil society. “We are honoured to have Megan as PATA’s special advisor…. Read the full press release

Anurak Lodge Ecotourism Experience Reopens in Southern Thailand

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Anurak Lodge

  Surat Thani, Thailand, 2022-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Anurak Community Lodge, an award-winning ecotourism experience in southern Thailand, has fully reopened following two years of Covid-related uncertainty. The 19-unit nature retreat, which won the PATA Grand Award for Sustainability in 2020, and is Travelife Gold certified, officially reopens 1 August with room enhancements,… Read the full press release

Two Dedicated Galleries usher in a new era for African art at Singita

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New art gallery at Singita Sabi Sand

  Kruger Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa, 2022-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — With a guest experience that is constantly evolving, Singita is embarking on a journey to transform its existing boutique and gallery (B&G) concept to celebrate Africa’s growing status as a place of artistic renown. The first art gallery space was piloted at Singita… Read the full press release

Singita Opens a Community Culinary School in Rwanda

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Singita's Community Culinary School in Rwanda

  Musanze, Rwanda, 2022-Jul-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The third and latest addition to the internationally accredited Singita Community Culinary Schools (SCCSs)  opened in Rwanda, where it is set to make a significant difference to the future prospects of talented individuals from local communities. With this flagship initiative already empowering up-and-coming commis chefs in… Read the full press release

Khiri Travel Creates New Ecotourism Experiences in Sri Lanka as Demand Returns

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Khiri Travel Sri Lanka staff and a sample of their new tour experiences for visitors.

LONDON, UK, 2021-Oct-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective 7 October 2021, fully vaccinated tourists can enter Sri Lanka with no need to quarantine on arrival. The only major requirement is a PCR test taken within 72 hours of embarkation for Colombo. Sri Lankan Airlines, Air Canada, Qatar Airways and others currently fly to Sri… Read the full press release

SINGITA HONOURED TO RECEIVE THREE CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2020 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

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Singita Sabi Sand Game_Drive_Rhino

CApe Town, South Africa, 2020-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — SINGITA HONOURED TO RECEIVE THREE CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 2020 READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS:“#1 in AFRICA RESORTS; #5 in AFRICA RESORTS; #2 in SOUTH AFRICA RESORTS”   Condé Nast Traveler has just announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, with Singita lodges recognised in three categories: #1… Read the full press release

First Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Born in the Western Serengeti

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Singita Grumeti new black rhino calf

Singita Grumeti, Tanzania, 2020-Aug-19 — /Travel PR News/ — From a population of approximately 10,000 eastern black rhino in 1970 to less than 1,000 left in the world today, this species is critically endangered. The Grumeti Fund, Singita’s non-profit conservation partner in Tanzania, recently celebrated the birth of a black rhino calf – the first… Read the full press release

LYDIA NZAYO PROMOTED TO GM OF SINGITA’S LODGES IN RWANDA

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Singita in Rwanda; new GM

Cape Town, South Africa, 2020-Aug-3 — /Travel PR News/ — LYDIA NZAYO PROMOTED TO GM OF SINGITA’S LODGES IN RWANDASingita is pleased to announce the promotion of Lydia Nzayo to General Manager at Singita Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda. Lydia was among the first members of the team when she joined as Assistant GM in January… Read the full press release

SINGITA OPENS KWITONDA LODGE AND KATAZA HOUSE – SUPPORTING GORILLA CONSERVATION

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Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House

Rwanda, 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Singita, multi-award-winning hospitality and conservation brand, officially opens Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House in Rwanda on 1 August 2019. Set on 178 acres (72 hectares) on the edge of Volcanoes National Park, Kwitonda Lodge boasts eight luxurious suites, while Kataza House, an exclusive-use villa, features four spacious… Read the full press release

The 5th World Ecotourism Conference “Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities” – Cebu, Philippines 13- 15 November 2013

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Cebu, Philippines, 2013-11-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The 5th World Ecotourism Conference – “Marine and Coastal Ecotourism: Oceans of Uncertainties, Waves of Opportunities” will be organised jointly by the Department of Tourism of the Philippines andDiscoveryMice, in collaboration with UNWTO in Cebu City, Philippines from 13 to 15 November, 2013. Objectives of the 5th World Ecotourism Conference A key objective of the World Ecotourism Conference… Read the full press release

The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 Preparation is in Good Progress

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BANGKOK, 2013-04-26— /travelprnews.com/ — The Thailand Travel Mart Plus 2013 (TTM+2013) welcome reception will be created with a street food atmosphere, which is one of the most popular dining out activities while travelling in Thailand. For the welcome reception this year, there will be a special ceremony to be held, the awards presentation ceremony for the 2013… Read the full press release