The Government of Botswana is driving the country’s annual Desert Race, as part of efforts to put Botswana on the sports tourism map.Established in 1975, the Toyota Kalahari Botswana 1000 Desert…
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Beadon handed Hilton sales role in Africa and Indian Ocean
Adam Beadon has been appointed regional director of sales operations for Africa and the Indian Ocean at Hilton.Beadon brings over 12 years of international hospitality experience to the role, which cu…
Lodge launches helicopter rides in Linyati
To coincide with the reopening of King’s Pool Camp on June 16, Wilderness Safaris, in partnership with Helicopter Horizons, will introduce scenic helicopter flights from all its camps in Botswan…
New property opens in Blue Crane reserve
Brahman Hills in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, has opened the new Springholm property.Springholm is 4.5km from Brahman Hills in the Blue Crane Nature Reserve and has seven fully furnished cottages and f…
WTA reveals Kenyatta International Convention Centre as host for Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony
Following a successful 2019 Gala Ceremony in Mauritius, World Travel Awards has revealed it will host the 2020 event at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, capital of Kenya.Here B…
RwandAir announces Tel Aviv flight dates
RwandAir has announced that its new direct flights between Kigali and Tel Aviv will commence on June 25.Tourism Update reported on February 13 that the carrier was planning a Tel Aviv service but at t…
Balloon operator offers bird’s-eye view of SA Ballooning Championship
Bill Harrop’s “Original” Balloon Safaris is now offering Fiesta flights during the South African Hot Air Balloon Championships 2019, held at Skeerpoort in the Northwest province. The…
Family getaway at Gondwana Family Lodge
A family getaway experience has been launched at Gondwana Family Lodge by Sanbona Wildlife Reserve – which is situated near Montagu in the heart of the Little Karoo, a three-hour drive from Cape…
People on the Move: Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa appoints new executive chef
Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel & Spa has appointed Colleen Mulholland as new executive Chef.Mulholland previously trained at the Royal Hotel, Rob Roy Hotel and Champagne Sports & Racket. She late…
KZN enters partnership aimed at making region global tourism player
KwaZulu Natal (KZN) has entered into a public-private-partnership (PPP) with 14 companies, to execute a high-powered global rebranding marketing campaign, with the aim of making Durban and KZN a key g…