NAIROBI, Kenya, 2018-Nov-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya’s National Airliner Kenya Airways launched its direct flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on 28th October, 2018 to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. This new route is intended to open up the 2 vibrant economies. Travel from the USA to Kenya will only be 15… Read the full press release
Tag Archives: Africa
Travel to Kenya Best Top Tours Trips and Safaris to Book Online
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2018-Oct-26 — /Travel PR News/ — This season we have selected a few luxury packages the best way to spend your holiday season and the but first have you read our reviews on trip advisor or NAIROBI TOURS ONLINE SITE – https://cruzeiro-safaris.com/nairobi-tours 1. He goes by the alias code name Kichwa(Head) others call him Panthera… Read the full press release
Cape Town International Airport named Africa’s Leading Airport for the second consecutive year at the 25th WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
Cape Town, South Africa, 2018-Oct-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape Town International Airport was named Africa’s Leading Airport for the second consecutive year at the 25th World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony held at the Durban International Convention Centre last night. The gala awards ceremony was attended by senior executives from major… Read the full press release
Why You Must Visit Maasai Mara in Kenya For Safari Tours
The Massai Mara National Reserve, Kenya NAIROBI, Kenya, 2018-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — If you’re looking for a quintessential safari experience, Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the best wildlife reserves in Africa, home to over 95 species of mammals and over 570 recorded species of birds. Aside from the excellent wildlife… Read the full press release
Why The Best Safaris Are In Kenya – Masai Mara & Amboseli
NAIROBI, Kenya, 2018-Oct-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya is the land of giants, where the some of the world’s largest land mammals roam free! Kenya is Africa’s crowning jewel, jam-packed with paradisiac beaches, friendly people, captivating cultures and so much more. Discover the region with kenyasafarideals.com a tour operator offering incredible deals for Kenya… Read the full press release
Flights to Nairobi Kenya from New York USA makes trips and travel planning pleasurable
Nairobi, Kenya, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Kenya Airways the official carrier of the Republic of Kenya will from October 2018 commence flights from New York, USA to Nairobi, Kenya. This is a welcome move in the travel and tourism industry in Kenya that is intended to see an increase of tourist and business travellers… Read the full press release
Emirates won the Aviation 100 ‘Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year
Airline also scoops up ‘Deal of the Year for Innovation’ award Dubai, UAE, 2018-Oct-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has won the Aviation 100 ‘Middle East & Africa Airline of the Year’, awarded by Airline Economics magazine. The Aviation 100 awards recognise aviation’s most outstanding performers, as well as the… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018 announces winners
Durban, South Africa, 2018-Oct-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The finest travel brands in Africa and the Indian Ocean have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Durban, South Africa. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2018 at the Durban International Convention Centre to find out… Read the full press release
Marriott International on track to increase its portfolio across Africa by 50 percent with over 200 hotels by 2023
Expects to Increase Portfolio by 50 Percent with Over 200 Hotels and 38,000 Rooms by 2023 Strong Demand for Select-Service Brands and Conversion Opportunities Spur Growth Amplified by Five New Hotel Signings Nairobi, Kenya, 2018-Oct-04 — /Travel PR News/ — From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Nairobi, Kenya, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today… Read the full press release
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of 10 new hotels in Africa
BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2018-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden and part of Radisson Hotel Group, is proud to announce the signing of 10 new hotels in Africa to date in 2018, accelerating its expansion across the continent. Radisson Hotel Group today has 90 hotels and 18,000+ rooms in… Read the full press release
Hyatt to open nine additional Hyatt-branded hotels in Africa by the end of 2020
Hyatt announces three new development deals in Africa, strengthening its brand presence in the East and North of the continent CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 2018-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today (September 26, 2018) that nine additional Hyatt-branded hotels are expected to open in Africa by the end of 2020. Fulfilling last year’s… Read the full press release
Travel to Kenya – Global Tourists Prefer Private Conservancies Prioritizing Conservation, Luxury and Privacy
Nairobi, Kenya, 2018-Sep-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Masai Mara has fuelled African fantasies for years and without the shadow of a doubt, its wildebeest-spotted savannahs are the attractions of what a star-studded region as it became one of the wonders of the world. Dream of Africa and you dream of the Masai Mara. This… Read the full press release
Emirates SkyCargo helps deliver lifesaving medical equipment from Seoul to countries in Africa
Dubai/ Seoul, 2018-Aug-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline and the world’s largest international cargo airline has helped deliver lifesaving medical equipment from Seoul to several countries in Africa. Since 2015, the air cargo carrier has transported over 800,000 units of malaria tester kits and other associated equipment… Read the full press release
Zoo Atlanta announces new partnership with Conservation South Luangwa to protect African elephants
Partnership with Zambia-based Conservation South Luangwa aligns with a new Conservation Strategic Action Plan. Atlanta GA, 2018-Jul-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In a substantial new commitment to wildlife conservation, Zoo Atlanta announces a new partnership with Conservation South Luangwa to protect African elephants and other species impacted by wildlife trafficking and human-wildlife conflict. The partnership… Read the full press release
Katara Hospitality and AccorHotels create the number one sustainable hospitality fund dedicated to Africa
Doha, Qatar, 2018-Jul-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Katara Hospitality, a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar, and AccorHotels, a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator with a presence in 100 countries and c.4,500 hotels, announced the creation of an investment fund with a targeted investment capacity of over… Read the full press release
Singita Pamushana Lodge re-opens with striking new interiors and two new two-bedroom suites
Revealing a total transformation of the existing lodge and two new two-bedroom suites New-look interiors draw on the palatial architecture of Great Zimbabwe and the lodge’s natural surrounds as key design informants Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Following a significant design transformation, Singita Pamushana Lodge has re-opened this month with striking new… Read the full press release
Oman Air announces plans to further expand its destinations in Africa
MUSCAT, Oman, 2018-Jul-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman is reviewing its route network with a view to further expanding its destinations in Africa. The airline already flies to Cairo in Egypt, Nairobi in Kenya, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania and recently on July 1st launched… Read the full press release
TravelClick Reservations, Web and Media Solutions to support Mangalis Hotel Group with its rapid expansion across Africa
TravelClick Offerings Enable Mangalis to Maximize Revenue during Rapid Expansion Across Africa NEW YORK, 2018-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — TravelClick, a leading global provider of data and revenue-generating solutions for hoteliers, today (July 9, 2018) announced that Mangalis Hotel Group, the African-born hospitality group with its dynamic innovative brands Noom Hotels, Seen Hotels and Yaas Hotels, has selected TravelClick’s… Read the full press release
UNWTO names Aliko Dangote an Ambassador for Responsible Tourism
Madrid, Spain, 2018-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO’s Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, named Aliko Dangote an Ambassador for Responsible Tourism in the framework of the 61st Regional Commission meeting for Africa, celebrated in Abuja, Nigeria. Considered one of the most successful businessmen in Africa, Aliko Dangote founded the Dangote Group 30 years ago and turned his enterprise… Read the full press release
Embraer appoints Ron Baur as SVP Strategy and Hussein Dabbas as General Manager Special Projects for Middle East & Africa
São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2018-Jun-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer announces today (06/04/2018) the appointment of Ron Baur as Senior Vice President Strategy and Hussein Dabbas as General Manager Special Projects for Middle East & Africa. Both executives will join the Commercial Aviation business unit to strengthen Embraer’s global marketing & sales team… Read the full press release
Travelzoo Survey reveals Africa as Top Destination to Explore In-depth in 2018 among Chinese travelers
SHANGHAI, 2018-Mar-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global publisher of exclusive offers and experiences for members, is forecasting the largest popularity growth of Africa in 2018 among avid Chinese travelers, according to the results of the latest Travelzoo Travel Trends Survey.* Africa Becomes Top Destination to Explore In-depth in 2018 The… Read the full press release
CDA welcomes Ethiopian Airlines’ first-ever direct service between Chicago and Africa
CHICAGO, 2018-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation and its newest air carrier partner, Ethiopian Airlines, announced today (02/05/2018) that new nonstop service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) will begin on June 9, 2018. The addition of this new service represents the first-ever… Read the full press release
IATA welcomes the launch of the Single African Air Transport Market initiative to enhance Africa’s air connectivity
Addis Ababa, 2018-Jan-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the launch of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative by the African Union (AU) to open up Africa’s skies and improve intra-African air connectivity. Enhanced connectivity will stimulate demand, improve the competitiveness of the African airline industry, and make… Read the full press release
World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 to take place in Rwanda’s thriving capital, Kigali, on 10th October
World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 to take place in Rwanda’s thriving capital, Kigali, on 10th October London, 2017-Jul-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Rwanda will welcome World Travel Awards for the first time, with the Africa Gala Ceremony 2017 set to take place in the country’s thriving capital, Kigali, on 10th October. Spanning several… Read the full press release
UNWTO and UNCTAD present the Annual Report on Economic Development in Africa
UNWTO and UNCTAD present the Annual Report on Economic Development in Africa MADRID, Spain, 2017-Jul-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with UNCTAD, the United Nations Conference on Development and Trade, to present the Annual Report on Economic Development in Africa at UNWTO’s Headquarters in Madrid. The 2017 edition… Read the full press release
Wyndham Hotel Group appoints Patrick Divall as Regional VP, Western Europe and Ignace Bauwens as Regional VP, Middle East and Africa
New Regional Vice Presidents for Western Europe and Middle East, Africa Offer More than 60 Years of Combined Hotel Industry Expertise LONDON, UK, 2016-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with nearly 8,000 hotels across a portfolio of 16 iconic brands, today (22 November 2016) announced two new appointments… Read the full press release
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority becomes the first national tourism organisation from Africa to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association
BANGKOK, Thailand, 2016-Jun-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is the first national tourism organisation from the continent of Africa to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The two organisations signed a Letter of Agreement during the annual Sanganai World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo held from June 16-18, 2016. The Agreement reinforces Zimbabwe’s determination to increase the numbers… Read the full press release
Qatar Airways continues its expansion in Africa with the launch of services to its latest destination, Djibouti
Three-times-weekly flights from Djibouti to offer Connections via Doha to the rest of the World Award-winning Airline Celebrates launch with Community Initiative DJIBOUTI, 2014-10-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has continued its expansion in Africa with the launch of services to its latest destination, Djibouti, which began this week. The five-star airline commenced the three-times-weekly… Read the full press release
Five airports operated by Airports Company South Africa awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI) for their excellence in customer service
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airports Company South Africa is proud to announce that five of its airports have been awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI) for their excellence in customer service as recognised by their passengers. O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International, King Shaka International, Upington International Airports and East London Airport have… Read the full press release
UNWTO World Tourism Barometer: international tourism grew by 5% in the first nine months of 2013
Madrid, Spain, 2013-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by 5% according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. The number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to… Read the full press release