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Marriott International and Quintessentially unveil collection of one-of-a-kind adventures paired with luxurious accommodations in the Middle East and Africa

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For the second consecutive year, the collaboration offers personalized and immersive experiences in trending and emerging destinations BETHESDA, MD, 2021-Jun-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International’s portfolio of luxury brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, and W Hotels is delighted to unveil a collection of one-of-a-kind adventures… Read the full press release

TAP launches eight new routes in Africa and Europe this summer

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TAP announces more flights to Funchal, Porto Santo and Cape Verde. TAP is launching eight new routes in Africa and Europe this summer. Lisbon, Portugal, 2021-Apr-01 — /Travel PR News/ — TAP is gradually restoring its operations and plans to operate 879 flights per week on 100 routes in August. The summer 2021 network plan… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways plans to operate over 1,200 weekly flights to more than 140 destinations this summer

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During the peak of IATA Summer Season 2021 airline will operate over 1,200 weekly frequencies across 23 destinations in Africa, 14 in the Americas, 43 in Asia-Pacific, 43 in Europe and 19 in Middle East Airline’s modern sustainable fleet enables it to offer passengers more flexible travel options via the most connected and Best Airport… Read the full press release

IATA announces the appointment of Kamil Al-Awadhi as new Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME)

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Mar-02 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) new Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME), Kamil Al-Awadhi, took up his position today (1 March 2021). “This is the most challenging time for air transport—in AME and around the world. The top priority is reconnecting the… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Expands Africa Network to 23 destinations and more than 100 weekly flights

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Cape Town, Casablanca and Tunis will increase to five weekly flights, while Johannesburg will increase to 18 weekly flights, offering passengers more flexible and reliable travel options Airline’s young mixed fleet of sustainable aircraft has enabled it to continue flying throughout the pandemic and rebuild its global network to more than 800 weekly flights to… Read the full press release

Book your 2021 Wildlife Safari Vacations in Kenya with Cruzeiro Safaris

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2020-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Best Year for wildlife viewing in Kenya begins with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya. The tourism industry is anticipated to boom the year 2021 and 2022 with expected tourism arrivals also excepted to increase rapidly. The discovery of the new COVID 19 vaccine brings a relief to the travel… Read the full press release

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces executive appointments across its portfolio of luxury properties in Asia and North Africa

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Doha, Qatar, 2020-Nov-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas welcomes several executive appointments across its portfolio luxury of properties in Asia and North Africa. As the tourism industry looks to a new chapter, Anantara warmly welcomes new faces to the group and facilitates opportunities in stunning destinations for seasoned Anantara team… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards announces Africa 2020 winners

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London, UK, 2020-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards has unveiled its Africa 2020 winners to coincide with its inaugural Africa Winners Day. Winners include Kenya – with its tantalising cocktail of epic savannah landscapes, immense herds of wildlife and palm-fringed beaches – voted ‘Africa’s Leading Destination’, whilst its thriving capital Nairobi was named ‘Africa’s… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya ready to welcome tourists

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2020-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya is prepared to host tourists, delegates and casual travelers through providing tour operator services in Kenya. Their website is confirmed to e-commerce and guests can easily access, read details and book online for Tour within Nairobi and Mombasa as well as Road Safaris and… Read the full press release

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

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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

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya launches travel discount on the popular 3 day Masai Mara safari

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2020-Sep-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling off peak can be a thrilling experience when there are less people crumbling for the same experience. Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya has offered all travelers travel Discount on the popular safari to 3 days Masai Mara experience. which is now at USD350 per adult The full details… Read the full press release

Emirates restarts Stockholm flights from 1 August

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Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jul-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates will resume passenger services to Stockholm with weekly flights from 1 August, expanding its network in Europe to 22 cities, and connecting customers from Europe to the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. The restart of Stockholm flights means that all Emirates gateways in Scandinavia will have… Read the full press release

Voting now open for World Travel Awards 2020 programme

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London, UK, 2020-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) is calling on industry professionals and consumers worldwide to vote for the finest travel and tourism brands in the world. Voting is now open for Africa, Asia, Europe, Indian Ocean, North America, Middle East and Oceania. Meanwhile, organisations wishing to enter the WTA 2020 programme can… Read the full press release

Air transport and tourism bodies call on international community to support the African Travel & Tourism sector

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Geneva, Switzerland, 2020-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to support Africa’s Travel & Tourism sector which employs some 24.6 million people on the African continent. Without urgent funding, the COVID-19 crisis could see a… Read the full press release

COVID-19: Ethiopian Airlines completed the flight and delivery of Jack Ma’s 2nd Round Donation to Africa

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020-Apr-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines completed the flight and delivery of the second round shipments of life saving medical supplies to fight COVID-19 donated by Jack Ma to all African countries. Ethiopian Airlines expresses its complements and the highest appreciation to the Jack Ma Foundation, our Prime Minister H.E…. Read the full press release

Emirates marks a major milestone with 20 million downloads of its mobile app

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Emirates marks 20 million app downloads, as the airline’s mobile and digital strategy drives strong consumer uptake. Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer; Boutros Boutros, Divisional Senior VP for Corporate Communications, Marketing and Brand; Alex Knigge, Senior VP for Digital; Bob Kabli, Senior VP for B2C Online Sales & Ancillaries, celebrates the milestone with members… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya offers 15% travel discount on 3 days safari in Masai Mara

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2020-Feb-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Traveling off peak can be a thrilling experience when there are less people crumbling for the same experience. Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya has offered all travelers a 15% travel Discount on the popular safari to 3 days Masai Mara experience. The full details are found here. Discount CODE: MARCH2020… Read the full press release

Royal Air Maroc to become oneworld’s first full member in the African continent

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NEW YORK, NY, 2020-Jan-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Air Maroc will join the oneworld® alliance effective 1 April 2020, becoming oneworld’s first full member in the African continent and bringing even more destinations and benefits for oneworld’s frequent flyers. The entry of Royal Air Maroc into oneworld from 1 April follows a 15-month implementation programme to integrate… Read the full press release

Experience the best of Kenya with Cruzeiro Safaris

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Nov-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The best and most popular areas in Africa for safaris are East Africa precisely Kenya which offers vast plains and roaming packs of extraordinary beasts. Many travelers come to Africa in search of the “big five”: buffalo, lions, leopards, elephants and rhinoceroses. The chance to get close… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris offers best travel packages to Lake Nakuru, Amboseli and Masai Mara in Nairobi, Kenya

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Three of most popular Wildlife parks in Kenya that any visitor must visit in November 2019 to March 2020. The classic route will put you face to face with the continent’s most charismatic creatures. “Safari njema” – means good trip! Departing form Nairobi’s Capital, Kenya’s capital which is… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris offers advice on spotting of wildlife in Kenya National park

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Visiting Kenya’s parks and reserves, one will be spending a lot time craning their necks and keeping watchful eyes out of animals and birds. There are a few tell signs to note, as well as a few things one can do to maximize the chances of spotting the… Read the full press release

Masai Mara Wildlife Travel Packages by Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya 

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Sep-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Masai Mara National Reserve rare spotting of baby zebra in Kenya The baby zebra is being known as ‘blacker’ beautiful shade of black spots shades unlike the normal stripped zebra. Also known as ‘polka’ the cross – breed zebra goes viral on the internet with Kenyans excited… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces plans to add 40 properties and over 8,000 rooms across Africa by the end of 2023

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Company announces four new deals including entry into Cape Verde; Development pipeline expected to drive owner investment of over $2 billion and generate 12,000 new jobs ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA, 2019-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis, Marriott International reinforced its commitment to Africa by announcing it expects to add… Read the full press release

Marriott International announces that Alex Kyriakidis will transition from President of Middle East & Africa to executive advisor

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Bethesda, MD, 2019-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today (09/12/2019) that Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director of the company’s Middle East & Africa division, will transition from the position effective 31 December 2019 to take up an executive advisory role for the company. “As Marriott’s head of Middle… Read the full press release

The 62nd meeting of the UNWTO’s Regional Commission for Africa highlights UNWTO’s 2030 Agenda for Africa

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Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Leaders from across Africa have met in Saint Petersburg ahead of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to discuss the key issues facing the continent as it looks to grow its tourism sector and harness it as a key driver of economic development… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Online booking platform offers best travel destinations in Nairobi

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Going on safari in Kenya during the peak seasons is a good option that does not spell game viewing disappointment and miserable weather. In fact, travelling in the low seasons – the long rains from March to June and the short rains from October to December – is an… Read the full press release

Marriott International introduces the first Delta Hotel to Middle East and Africa — Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai

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360 room hotel reflects travelers desire for a simple, yet efficient travel experience Dubai, UAE, 2019-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International today (09/03/2019) announced the official debut of Delta Hotels by Marriott into Middle East and Africa with Delta Hotels by Marriott Jumeirah Beach, Dubai. Within easy access from key business hubs including… Read the full press release

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya offers Best Travel Packages, Trips and Safaris in Nairobi including a tour to Lake Nakuru National Park

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming from Nairobi the first glimpse of the spectacular Rift Valley are breathtaking. The escarpment on which the city rests crashes where to the floor of a volcano-studded valley hundreds of meters below, across which savannah grasslands reach out beyond the horizons. If the view could speak… Read the full press release

Kenya offers best and most popular areas in Africa for safaris according to tour operator, Cruzeiro Safaris

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NAIROBI, Kenya, 2019-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The best and most popular areas in Africa for safaris are East Africa precisely Kenya which offers vast plains and roaming packs of extraordinary beasts. Many travelers come to Africa in search of the “big five”: buffalo, lions, leopards, elephants and rhinoceroses. The chance to get close to… Read the full press release

SINGITA OPENS KWITONDA LODGE AND KATAZA HOUSE – SUPPORTING GORILLA CONSERVATION

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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