Industry News Archives - Page 4 of 4 - We Are Africa
22
Feb
2017
MINOR HOTELS’ MAJOR FOCUS ON AFRICA

With more than 150 hotels spread across 22 countries worldwide, Bangkok-based hospitality company Minor Hotels has its sights set firmly on Africa.

22
Feb
2017
HORSEBACK SAFARIS: SEE AFRICA FROM THE SADDLE

Africa is proving itself to be one of the world’s premier destinations for horseback safaris, blending world-class guides with charming wilderness camps.

21
Feb
2017
TRACK GORILLAS IN VIRUNGA WITH EMMANUEL DE MERODE

We’re offering We Are Africa tribe members the once-in-a-lifetime chance to track gorillas in Virunga National Park with extraordinary Park Director Emmanuel de Merode and acclaimed conservationist and philanthropist Jochen Zeitz. Not your average fam trip, then…

08
Feb
2017
SEVEN TRENDS DEFINING TRAVEL IN 2017

Eight senior travel editors and writers share their optimistic predictions for travel trends emerging in year ahead.

01
Feb
2017
TAKING THE BAIT

The call to ban photographic entries using bait begs the question: what is baiting wildlife photographers? Is it the reward of capturing an incredible image, or of immersing oneself in the wild?

25
Jan
2017
FIVE HOT AFRICAN HOTEL OPENINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN 2017

Afrophiles are in luck, with five highly-anticipated African hotel openings pencilled in on our calendar over the next eight months.

05
Jan
2017
CHANGING TOURIST PERCEPTIONS OF AFRICA

Daniel Adidwa, Founder and CEO of Tour2.0, is a firm believer that growth of the cultural and community tourism sector will benefit tourists, trade, and our communities.

14
Dec
2016
STORY OF THE STREETS

VoiceMap is an app that lets you listen to location-aware stories by journalists, novelists, tour guides and passionate locals as you walk… We spoke to founder and CEO Iain Manley to find out more.

05
Dec
2016
LATAM AIRLINES OPENS UP NEW MARKETS WITH ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS

Travellers, agents and tour operators warmly welcomed the October 2016 arrival of the first LATAM Airlines flight from São Paulo to Johannesburg.

25
Nov
2016
SIDESHOW ‘SANCTUARIES’

Anton Crone on how tourists can make a difference by avoiding facilities that exploit animals and focusing on tours where they can appreciate animals in their natural element.

15
Nov
2016
FOUR MONTHS OUT, WE TALK TO LIZ BIDEN ABOUT THE SILO CAPE TOWN

We talk to Royal Portfolio’s Liz Biden about the inspiration behind The Silo Cape Town, what visitors can expect from 1 March 2017 and what’s next for the brand.

19
Oct
2016
IT’S HERE: APPLY FOR THE 2017 CONSERVATION LAB

Beyond Luxury Media has launched the second Conservation Lab, taking place from 29 April – 1 May 2017. Find out more and apply to take part now.

17
Oct
2016
RWANDA REBORN: HIGHLIGHTS FROM AFRICA’S NEXT HOTSPOT

When it comes to tourism appeal, Rwanda punches above its weight. From the vibrant streets of Kigali to the famed gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park, it’s a destination drawing an ever-growing number of travellers.

17
Oct
2016
GHANA GOES FOR GOLD

With the median age of its population at just 30 years, Ghana is a young and vibrant country on the road to economic prosperity, writes Eugene Yiga.

17
Oct
2016
ROVOS RAIL ON TRACK FOR LOCAL GROWTH

Rovos Rail revealed earlier this year that it was to buy the Shongololo Express, branching out into the three- and four-star market with tours traversing South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

17
Oct
2016
ST. HELENA: STILL CAST AWAY AT SEA

There was plenty of excitement at the start of the year as the finishing touches were put to the new airport on St. Helena Island. However, test flights show that all is not well for commercial airlines…

17
Oct
2016
WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRAVEL OLYMPICS

The Olympic Games may have come and gone, but Eugene Yiga has a guide to discovering Africa’s ten winning countries…

17
Oct
2016
AFRICAN AIRPORTS SPREAD THEIR WINGS

It’s good news for travellers to Africa that a number of African airports have an eye fixed firmly on the future, with plans underway to extend, expand and refurbish airport facilities across the continent, reports Richard Holmes.

24
Aug
2016
SAIL AWAY: 6 AFRICAN BOATS YOU NEED TO GET ON BOARD WITH

Call us romantics, but we’re in love with the idea of exploring Africa by boat. Check out these African suppliers making ripples in luxury travel and join us in our Instagram-fuelled fantasy…

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