Maldives, 2025-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Joy Island, the latest Maldivian creation by The Cocoon Collection, has won two major international awards, namely the Red Star Quality Award and Coral Travel Starway Tourism Award, confirming its commitment to excellence in luxury hospitality. The property, located in the North Malé Atoll and characterized by… Read the full press release
Author Archives: Umlingo Travel PR
Bawe Island Named Connoisseur Circle’s Best Hospitality Newcomer 2025
Bawe Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania 2025-Mar-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, just off the coast of Zanzibar, has been named the “Best Hospitality Newcomer Worldwide” at the 2025 Connoisseur Circle Hospitality Awards, establishing itself as one of the most exclusive destinations in the luxury hospitality landscape. The Connoisseur Circle… Read the full press release
Pedals powering impact in Botswana’s Mashatu Game Reserve
Mashatu, Botswana, 2025-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — From 6th to 12th June 2025, riders from across the world will be participating in the 2025 Land of the Giants (LOTG) cycling event, hosted by Stephen Lansdown, Mashatu Game Reserve majority owner and passionate conservationist. The event, being held at Mashatu for the third year… Read the full press release
Travel Promoters to represent Ol Lentille in Kenya
Ol Lentille, Laikipia, Kenya, 2025-Mar-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Promoters is delighted to share its appointment as UK Sales & Marketing representatives for Ol Lentille in Laikipia, Kenya. Ol Lentille is an exclusive luxury safari lodge perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking its vast 40,000-acre private conservancy, with the breathtaking backdrop of… Read the full press release
Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection Announces New Marine Reserve in Zanzibar
Bawe Island, Zanzibar, 2025-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection, the only 5-star resort in Zanzibar boasting the exclusive formula “one island, one resort”, continues its path of environmental enhancement with a new initiative dedicated to the protection of the ecosystem. In collaboration with the government of Zanzibar, a new… Read the full press release
Mashatu and Bristol Bears Announce Historical Partnership
Mashatu, Botswana, 2025-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Mashatu in Botswana has become the first private game reserve to sponsor a professional rugby team, aligning with English club Bristol Bears for the remainder of the 2024/25 season. This revolutionary collaboration merges elite rugby and African wilderness with the shared values of community, sustainability, and a maverick… Read the full press release
The Cocoon Collection Appoints New Partners
Maldives and Zanzibar, 2025-Feb-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Sussex based representation company Travel Promoters has been appointed as the UK Sales & Marketing representative for The Cocoon Collection, effective immediately, expanding its portfolio into the Indian Ocean Islands including the magnificent Maldives archipelago and the exotic spice islands of Zanzibar, just off the… Read the full press release
OurAfrica.Travel introduces Story Series
Cape Town, South Africa, 2025-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — OurAfrica.Travel 2025 is officially live, and there has been a flurry of activity on the platform ever since. Buyers and exhibitors are networking and prescheduling their meetings for the show from 17 – 21 February 2025. We are delighted to introduce an exciting new… Read the full press release
Introducing Tanzania’s new Lemala Osonjoi Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, 2025-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Promoters, recently appointed as UK Sales & Marketing representatives for Lemala Camps & Lodges and sister company Adrift in East Africa, has hit the ground running ahead of the launch of Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, which is due to welcome its first guests on 15th July… Read the full press release
Onguma Trails Camp to launch 1st April 2025
Etosha, Namibia, 2025-Jan-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Onguma Safari Camps in Namibia will be launching its much-anticipated Onguma Trails Camp on 1 April 2025. This intimate new glamp-camp will offer adventure seekers the opportunity to reconnect with nature over 2 nights and 3 days of winter walking trails, with just the right mix of… Read the full press release
Counting down to OurAfrica.Travel 2025
Cape Town, South Africa, 2024-12-18 — /Travel PR News/ — In just two months, the much-anticipated OurAfrica.Travel 2025 will launch the tourism show season with five days of online meetings, running from 17th – 21st February 2025. For the first time, exhibitors will be able to connect with multiple remote team members during the same… Read the full press release
New Serengeti Camp: Warangi Ridge to open in June 2025
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, 2024-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Wilderness Collection in Tanzania will be launching Warangi Ridge, a brand-new safari camp in the Serengeti National Park on 1 June 2025. It will be the sister lodge to Craters Edge in Ngorongoro, which recently celebrated its first birthday. Located atop a stunning… Read the full press release
Travel Promoters Partners with Speke Holidays
West Sussex, UK, 2024-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Promoters is delighted to have been appointed as the UK Sales & Marketing representatives for Speke Holidays, a leading DMC in Uganda and Rwanda. “Having met before, I was delighted to reconnect with Tony Mulinde, Managing Director of Speke Holidays, at a trade show… Read the full press release
Serena Hotels shines at Eco Warrior Awards
Nairobi, Kenya, 2024-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Its been a period of celebration for Serena Hotels. Not only have a number of its properties across East Africa enjoyed significant refurbishments – but the group won an impressive seven Eco Warrior Awards in October for their sustainability efforts. Maureen Okore, Serena’s new Regional Marketing Director… Read the full press release
Umlingo Travel PR appointed by Crater’s Edge
West Sussex, UK, 2024-Nov-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Umlingo Travel PR based in West Sussex is pleased to announce the addition of Wilderness Collection’s Craters Edge to its PR portfolio, effective 1 November 2024. This luxurious tented camp is perched on the north-eastern rim of Tanzania’s iconic Ngorongoro Crater, nestled in beautiful acacia… Read the full press release
A Perfect Pairing: Mashatu Wilderness meets Cape Winelands
Mashatu, Botswana, 2024-Oct-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana, in partnership with Quoin Rock Wine Estate in South Africa, are delighted to launch a new “Wilderness to Winelands” experience. This perfect pairing showcases the best of Southern Africa in one seamless journey, combining the wild beauty of a safari in… Read the full press release
Registration opens for OurAfrica.Travel 2025
Cape Town, South Africa, 2024-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — For those early bird exhibitors who love a catch A.K.A. a great deal, registration is now officially open for OurAfrica.Travel 2025 with the first fifty exhibitors set to secure the special rate of ZAR 16,100 / USD 1,075. Payment must be received by 15… Read the full press release
Mashatu unveils family safari specials in Botswana
Mashatu, Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Botswana, 2024-Oct-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana’s Northern Tuli has launched some fabulous new family-friendly offers for the upcoming October half-term and Christmas holidays. These deals have been crafted to be accessible and suitable for all types of families, from young families to multiple-generation gatherings…. Read the full press release
Roving Bushtops to Migrate with the herds to Northern Serengeti
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, 2024-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Bushtops Camps in East Africa is thrilled to announce that Roving Bushtops in Tanzania will have a new seasonal base in the north of Serengeti National Park from 1st June 2025. The mobile camp has traditionally moved twice a year, in sync with the… Read the full press release
Mantis unveils Chobe Princesses’ Makeover
Botswana/Namibia, 2024-Oct-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The Zambezi Queen Collection by Mantis, renowned for its unique river safari experiences, is pleased to announce the completion of exquisite soft refurbishments to its three Chobe Princesses. The Chobe Princess, a fleet of intimate houseboats (and smaller siblings of the Zambezi Queen) float along the wildlife-rich… Read the full press release
Solo Safaris launching at Onguma, Namibia
Onguma Nature Reserve, Namibia, 2024-Sep-25 — /Travel PR News/ — According to recent research, solo travel is a growing trend globally and Onguma Nature Reserve in Namibia is certainly seeing an increasing demand from independent single travellers. AITO figures show 27% of Brits enjoyed solo trips last year – with 1 in 5 considering holidaying… Read the full press release
The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa in South Africa partners with Umlingo Travel PR
West Sussex, United Kingdom, 2024-Sep-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Umlingo Travel PR is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Cavern Drakensberg Resort & Spa in South Africa, a founding member of KwaZulu-Natal’s brand new Northern Drakensberg Nature Reserve (NDNR). Comprising 6,500 hectares, the new NDNR was officially founded on 18th April… Read the full press release
Travel Promoters welcomes Tracey Holmes-Carter
United Kingdom, 2024-Sep-01 — /Travel PR News/ — The key to successfully expanding your client portfolio in Hospitality Representation & PR, is ensuring that you have a passionate, professional and knowledgeable team on board to continue to deliver results and exceed client expectations. Ailsa Tavares, founder of Travel Promoters is delighted to welcome Tracey Holmes-Carter… Read the full press release
Dates Announced for OurAfrica.Travel 2025
United Kingdom, 2024-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The countdown has begun for the sixth edition of the OurAfrica.Travel virtual trade show, set to take place online from 17th to 21st February 2025. The previous edition, hosted in February 2024, facilitated 8,510 one-to-one meetings across various time zones, connecting 479 buyers and 23 journalists from around the globe with 222 exhibitors from Africa… Read the full press release
Mashatu to Launch Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide in Botswana
One of Mashatu’s Giants seen at the hide by night – Kyle de Nobrega A PHOTOGRAPHERS’ DREAM UPLOADING … Mashatu, Northern Tuli, Botswana, 2024-Aug-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Mashatu in Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve is currently developing a brand-new luxury overnight photographic experience, the Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide, due to launch in October…. Read the full press release
Travel Promoters’ LUSH new safari partner
London, United Kingdom, 2024-Aug-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Promoters is delighted to announce that Lush Private Lodge will be joining its esteemed portfolio from 1 September 2024. Owned and run by the Lupini family, Lush is a beautiful, contemporary-styled boutique lodge, nestled within the Black Rhino Reserve which forms part of the… Read the full press release
Umlingo introduces the “Magic” of Mashatu
London, UK, 2024-Aug-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Following an incredibly successful media trip last week, Umlingo Travel PR is delighted to announce its newest client, Mashatu Game Reserve, located in the Northern Tuli Game Reserve in Botswana. Watch a short video of the trip here for a taster. Meaning the “Land of Giants,” Mashatu… Read the full press release
Bushtops raises the bar for Wild Luxury in East Africa
Mara Bushtops Family Suites Leopard and Rhino Kenya and Tanzania, 2024-Aug-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Mara Bushtops in Kenya has shared the first images of their two fabulous family suites. Their pre-existing family tent, the Leopard Suite, has been given a complete interior overhaul, whilst the Rhino Suite is a brand-new addition to meet… Read the full press release
“Beyond the Dust” – Namibian conservation in action
Etosha, Namibia, 2024-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Onguma Nature Reserve on the fringe of Namibia’s iconic Etosha National Park has just released its latest documentary titled “Beyond the Dust” offering a captivating, hour-long peek behind the scenes into wildlife conservation on the ground. With its vast expanse of 34,000 hectares, Onguma is a… Read the full press release
Travel Promoters welcomes new team member
United Kingdom, 2024-Jun-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Travel Promoters is delighted to announce that the TP team is expanding, with the welcome addition of Rosanna Pearce, who joined on 1st June. With a robust background in travel and trade relations, Rosanna brings a wealth of experience to our organization and will join Ailsa Tavares… Read the full press release