Bawe Island Named Connoisseur Circle’s Best Hospitality Newcomer 2025

The Cocoon Collection team Maisha Aishath, Lucrezia Leggiero, Jihad Ahmed, Attilio Azzola, Thoha Ali, Diana Libbra and Anna Privileggio

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

Bawe Island by The Cocoon Collection Announces New Marine Reserve in Zanzibar

Bawe marine reserve coral reefs

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

The Cocoon Collection Appoints New Partners

Bawe Island Zanzibar views

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

Introducing Tanzania’s new Lemala Osonjoi Lodge

The new Lemala Osonjoi Lodge at Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater

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

New Serengeti Camp: Warangi Ridge to open in June 2025

Warangi Ridge Lodge in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park

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

Serena Hotels shines at Eco Warrior Awards

Serena Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa, Kenya

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

Craters Edge by Wilderness Collection - panoramic Crater views

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

Roving Bushtops to Migrate with the herds to Northern Serengeti

Roving Bushtops will be moving to the Northern Serengeti from 1 June 2025

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

Dates Announced for OurAfrica.Travel 2025

OurAfrica.Travel 2025 organisers Allie Hunt and Storm Napier

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

Bushtops raises the bar for Wild Luxury in East Africa

Mara Bushtops

  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

Niarra Travel Appoints Lindsey Walter as Managing Director

Lindsey Walter, new Managing Director of Niarra Travel

London, United Kingdom, 2024-Jun-6 — /Travel PR News/ — London-based tour operator Niarra Travel has officially appointed Lindsey Walter as Managing Director, effective immediately. Walter has been serving as Acting Managing Director since October 2023, guiding the company through a crucial phase in its development. As a co-founder of Niarra, Lindsey has played a pivotal… Read the full press release

Luxury Beckons: Anantara Zanzibar Resort Set to Redefine Hospitality Standards

Anantara to continue its expansion in Africa, adding Tanzania to the pipeline (IN SHORT) Minor Hotels announces the signing of Anantara Zanzibar Resort, a luxurious addition to their portfolio, set to debut in 2027 on the northern coast of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. The resort will feature 181 keys, including suites, villas, apartments, and penthouses, all… Read the full press release

Marriott International to Introduce Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort in 2025, Enhancing Tanzania’s Hospitality Landscape

Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort will invite travelers around the world to ‘Savour the Good Life’ through the brand’s rich European heritage and chic signature programming (IN SHORT) Marriott International has announced a partnership with Morogoro Mishama Company to bring Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts to Zanzibar by 2025. The Le Méridien Zanzibar Resort will feature… Read the full press release

OurAfrica.Travel Wraps Up 2024 Virtual Trade Show on a High Note, Emphasizing Sustainability and Community Engagement

OurAfrica.Travel 2024 Organisers Storm Napier and Allie Hunt

(IN SHORT) The OurAfrica.Travel 2024 virtual trade show concluded with remarkable success, boasting increased participation and engagement compared to the previous two years. With 222 exhibitors, 479 buyers, and 23 media attendees from around the world, the event facilitated over 8,500 meetings and exchanged over 44,000 messages over five days. The organizers emphasized the show’s… Read the full press release

Umlingo Travel PR Joins Forces with Bushtops Safari Camps to Elevate Luxury Safari Experiences in East Africa

Serengeti Bushtops with added bubbles

(IN SHORT) Umlingo Travel PR has announced a new partnership with Bushtops Safari Camps in East Africa. Bushtops Safari Camps, owned and managed by the Stuart family, offers “wild luxury” experiences under canvas in Kenya and Tanzania. They have three unique camps, including Mara Bushtops, Serengeti Bushtops, and Roving Bushtops, each providing exceptional wildlife encounters… Read the full press release

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

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

IHG® Hotels & Resorts to rebrand three properties across Tanzania and Kenya

AFRICA, 2022-Nov-03 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® Hotels & Resorts has signed franchise agreements to rebrand three properties across Tanzania and Kenya to join the IHG portfolio of brands. The move sees IHG Hotels & Resorts swiftly expand its presence across Africa as the continent’s profile continues to grow. Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall and The Fairview… Read the full press release

Swissport adds three more Aspire lounges in the United States

San Diego, CA, 2022-May-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Aspire Airport Lounges, a division of Swissport International AG, is adding three more lounges in the United States. A newly refurbished lounge in San Diego, California, already opened its doors. Two more lounges will follow in Ontario, California, in mid-May. With these additional facilities, Swissport will… Read the full press release

dnata to digitize its cargo operations in Iraq

Implementation of digital cargo management system ‘OneCargo’ to deliver significant benefits for partners Erbil, Iraq, 2022-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, achieved an important milestone in Erbil. The company implemented the ‘OneCargo’ system, digitizing processes and maximizing efficiencies across its cargo operations in Iraq. The advanced… Read the full press release

Swissport announces the opening of its second lounge at Geneva International Airport

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is opening its second lounge at Geneva International Airport on 1 February 2022. Located in the new East Wing of the airport, the new ASPIRE Crystal Lounge will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is accessible to all passengers for an admission… Read the full press release

Swissport international opens second Aspire lounge at Manchester Airport

Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport international is further expanding its lounge business in the UK with the opening the second Aspire lounge at Manchester Airport on 1 February 2022. The new lounge complements the innovations in travel technology and state-of-the-art facilities of Terminal 2 with the modern design and comfort of… Read the full press release

Martin Cody named general manager of Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg and Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2022-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Having enjoyed an illustrious 20-year career with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Martin Cody is set to bring a new dynamic to the two African locations, sharing his passion and experience with the 400-strong team of individuals. “As the new Senior General Manager, I will be overseeing the… Read the full press release

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces nine new launches for 2022

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, 2021-Dec-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, announces nine new launches for 2022 that it will welcome into its global portfolio of unique hotels, resorts, and residences. From a contemporary ski resort on the slopes of Utah to a national landmark turned luxury… Read the full press release

dnata to oversee operations of Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport’s (ZNZ) international terminal (T3)

dnata to oversee the operations of Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport’s (ZNZ) newly-built international terminal in partnership with SEGAP (Egis and AIIM), Emirates Leisure Retail and Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) dnata’s expansion represents an investment of over US$ 7 million and creates 400 local jobs with the company dnata to provide a range of ground and passenger handling,… Read the full press release

Book your 2021 Wildlife Safari Vacations in Kenya with Cruzeiro Safaris

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

Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya ready to welcome tourists

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

First Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhino Born in the Western Serengeti

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

REDISCOVERED SINGITA SABORA TENTED CAMP – OPENING SEPTEMBER 2020

Singita Grumeti

A MODERN INTERPRETATION OF CLASSIC EAST AFRICAN SAFARIS Singita, Tanzania, 2020-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Set in a 350,000-acre concession in the Serengeti in northern Tanzania, Singita Sabora Tented Camp has captivated guests for more than a decade with its inimitable location. Reopening at the end of September 2020, the lodge’s extensive redesign is… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel; its second Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 2019-Jun-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today (06/10/2019) announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Tanzania, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel. The original New Africa Hotel was built as the official residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II in… Read the full press release

New Hillside Suite at Singita Sasakwa Lodge – The Ultimate Private Retreat

Hillside Suite at Singita Sasakwa Lodge

Cape Town, South Africa, 2019-Apr-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Sweeping views of Singita Grumeti, Tanzania, Hillside SuiteApril 2019 – In June 2019, Hillside Suite, set on the edge of a cliff, overlooking the endless plains of the Serengeti, opens to guests. With a private access road and all the trimmings of an exclusive retreat,… Read the full press release