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

Inspired by its wilderness setting along a riverside slope in the Serengeti, Singita Faru Faru Lodge unveiled its new look

SERENGETI, Tanzania, 2019-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, Singita Faru Faru Lodge unveiled its new look, inspired by its wilderness setting along a riverside slope in the Serengeti. Drawing cues from traditional African craft, combined with the inspiration from Scandinavian simplicity, Singita Faru Faru Lodge embodies an effortless yet elegant feel, paying homage to its legacy… Read the full press release

Heathrow announces launch of sustainable shopping bag to raise funds for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

LONDON, UK, 2018-Nov-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Heathrow and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew have partnered to develop an exclusive sustainable shopping bag for passengers to raise funds for Kew’s science work as a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge. The bag was created exclusively for Heathrow by Kew and Wakehurst using an illustration… Read the full press release

Marriott International opens Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel in Tanzania

Tanzania, 2017-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — POINT 1: Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel, marking the debut of the brand into Tanzania. Founded in 1894, The Arusha Hotel, has emerged as a city landmark playing host to many dignitaries and well known personalities over… Read the full press release

Travelport announces new operator agreement with TP Services Ltd in Tanzania

Tanzania’s travel industry leaders gather at gala event to announce new operator for the travel commerce platform giant Dar es Salaam, Tanzania:, 2016-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for global travel and tourism industry has announced a new operator agreement with TP Services Ltd… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways announced its third route in Tanzania – Zanzibar

‘Airline of the Year’ expands further in East Africa with the launch of third Tanzanian gateway Five-star airline begins five-times-weekly services connecting Zanzibar to more than 140 global destinations Two additional weekly flights to Zanzibar from 1 October 2015 DOHA, Qatar, 2015-7-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways launched its second new destination of the year,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways launches flights to Zanzibar its third gateway in Tanzania from 1st July 2015

Airline’s African growth drive continues with five weekly flights to Zanzibar and new direct flights to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania from 1st July 2015 Launch of Zanzibar means Qatar Airways will be serving 20 destinations in Africa DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Effective from 1st July 2015, Qatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar, the… Read the full press release

South African Airways: yellow fever vaccinations no longer necessary for travel between Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, 2015-2-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) has welcomed the scrapping of yellow fever vaccinations, which is no longer necessary for travel between Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa. The announcement was made by the South African Department of Health and the requirement was lifted with immediate effect. The decision was made at the… Read the full press release

flydubai to launch flights to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in October

Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro join flydubai’s East African network Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai today announced the launch of flights to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Flights to the East African country will commence in October, expanding the airline’s network in Africa to 12 destinations…. Read the full press release