http://www.adventuretravelnews.com Adventure Travel Industry News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:26:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/african-bush-camps-introduces-safari-logistics-program http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/african-bush-camps-introduces-safari-logistics-program#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:56:16 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=12021 African Bush Camps is proud to announce the start of a new initiative called ‘Safari Logistics’. Through the services of ‘Safari Logistics’ visitors from all corners of the world will now have convenient and cost effective access to Zimbabwe’s renowned and popular safari areas. Under ‘Safari Logistics’, African Bush Camps will begin its operation of [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/african-bush-camps-introduces-safari-logistics-program/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/zimbabwe-on-the-rise-the-upward-trend-of-travel-to-the-destination http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/zimbabwe-on-the-rise-the-upward-trend-of-travel-to-the-destination#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:50:18 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11768 By Shelley Cox Encouraging news on Zimbabwe in recent years has been rare, but should the increased interest evident throughout 2011, as well as the positive upward trend of International tourists visiting the country continue, the future of Tourism for Zimbabwe in 2012 looks bright. Whilst Victoria Falls, as the ‘tourist hub’ of the country, [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/zimbabwe-on-the-rise-the-upward-trend-of-travel-to-the-destination/feed 1 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/top-travel-magazines-name-south-african-airways-best-airline-to-africa http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/top-travel-magazines-name-south-african-airways-best-airline-to-africa#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:49:34 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11744 SAA’s “Wine Cellar in the Sky” Recognized with “Best Sparkling Wine” Award Ft. Lauderdale, FL – South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, announced that it has won two awards from two prestigious travel magazines. Business Traveler magazine has awarded SAA with the “Best Airline to Africa” and “Best Business Class in Africa” awards, [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/top-travel-magazines-name-south-african-airways-best-airline-to-africa/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/elevate-destinations-occupy-the-planet http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/elevate-destinations-occupy-the-planet#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:54:52 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11458 In recent months, the “Occupy” movement swept the world. Elevate travelers have always been sensitive to the balance between the many communities that co-habit our planet. This year Elevate travelers helped build schools and bring water to rural Rwanda, invested in women’s issues in Colombia and launched a leadership camp for youth in Haiti. Donor-travelers [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/elevate-destinations-occupy-the-planet/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/cheli-peacock-wins-2011-ecotourism-kenya-eco-warrior-awards http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/cheli-peacock-wins-2011-ecotourism-kenya-eco-warrior-awards#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:28:24 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11350 Cheli & Peacock, Elsa’s Kopje and Mara North Conservancy are awarded for demonstrating innovation and excellence in responsible tourism and conservation Ecotourism Kenya‘s Eco-Warrior Awards recognize innovations and exceptional achievements for promoting responsible tourism and enhancing tourism sustainability. These efforts directly conserve the natural environment, linked to local communities through mutually beneficial and equitable partnerships. [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/cheli-peacock-wins-2011-ecotourism-kenya-eco-warrior-awards/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/join-friends-of-serengeti http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/join-friends-of-serengeti#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:43:24 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11118 Pressures on the Serengeti ecosystem have become critical. Population has soared, habitat is being lost, and poaching, roads, towns, and mines threaten this priceless ecosystem. Friends of Serengeti  is a nonprofit association for the travel industry that was formed in response to these threats. It’s mission, to bring together travel companies and travelers to build [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/join-friends-of-serengeti/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/uganda-is-lonely-planets-top-destination-for-2012 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/uganda-is-lonely-planets-top-destination-for-2012#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:24:54 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11102 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/uganda-is-lonely-planets-top-destination-for-2012/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/piper-heath-travels-annual-africa-expose-safari-big-cat-conservation http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/piper-heath-travels-annual-africa-expose-safari-big-cat-conservation#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:59:16 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10910 Annually, Piper & Heath Travel undertakes an expedition to explore and expose a unique African eco-tourism feature. The drive behind these adventures is to go experience Africa with safari enthusiasts, then come home and share the experience with the travel community at large. These trips are not-for-profit with the aim of spreading a specific message [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/piper-heath-travels-annual-africa-expose-safari-big-cat-conservation/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/save-the-date-africa-travel-associations-annual-u-s-africa-tourism-seminar http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/save-the-date-africa-travel-associations-annual-u-s-africa-tourism-seminar#comments Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:20:34 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10900 SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars for the Africa Travel Association’s 5th ANNUAL U.S.-AFRICA TOURISM SEMINAR in Washington D.C. WHEN & WHERE Friday, March 16, 2012, 8am (Registration begins); 9 am – 5 pm (Program), Washington D.C. Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. LEARNING & NETWORKING The one-day learning, networking and business building event [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/save-the-date-africa-travel-associations-annual-u-s-africa-tourism-seminar/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/spotting-leopards-on-okonjima http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/spotting-leopards-on-okonjima#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:42:08 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10728 by Nigel Berriman -Okonjima guide If you thought a guide’s only work is telling entertaining stories while pointing out Leopard and other interesting sightings on Okonjima, you would be very mistaken. They also gather critical data on the animals in the reserve and feed this back to AfriCat HQ who in turn use the information [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/spotting-leopards-on-okonjima/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/global-tourism-leaders-discuss-important-of-collaboration-to-ensure-success-of-africas-tourism-industry http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/global-tourism-leaders-discuss-important-of-collaboration-to-ensure-success-of-africas-tourism-industry#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:40:05 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10649 ATA President Calls on all African Countries to Join Africa’s Leading Travel Trade Association; State of Tourism in Africa Report Reveals 2010 Strong Year for Tourist Arrivals to Africa New York, N.Y. – African and global tourism leaders gathered at New York University last Tuesday, September 20, 2011 to discuss the need to raise the [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/global-tourism-leaders-discuss-important-of-collaboration-to-ensure-success-of-africas-tourism-industry/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/gamewatchers-safari-named-top-tour-operator-by-skal-international-ecoutourism-awards http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/gamewatchers-safari-named-top-tour-operator-by-skal-international-ecoutourism-awards#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:41:32 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10618 Seattle, WA and Nairobi, KENYA – Gamewatchers Safaris of Kenya was named the winner of the Skål International “EcoTourism Awards” in the Tour Operator & Travel Agent category.  Gamewatchers, represented by the Kusini Collection in North America, operates a wide variety of safaris in East Africa and owns and manages the Porini Camps in Kenya. [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/gamewatchers-safari-named-top-tour-operator-by-skal-international-ecoutourism-awards/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/volcanoes-safaris-introduces-kyambura-gorge-lodge-as-newest-luxury-eco-accommodation http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/volcanoes-safaris-introduces-kyambura-gorge-lodge-as-newest-luxury-eco-accommodation#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:14:45 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10562 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/volcanoes-safaris-introduces-kyambura-gorge-lodge-as-newest-luxury-eco-accommodation/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/green-living-project-seeks-african-organizations-for-filming-collaboration http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/green-living-project-seeks-african-organizations-for-filming-collaboration#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:59:32 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10477 New short films being produced in Africa! Green Living Project returns to Africa this fall!  We will be producing 8-10 short films covering cutting-edge examples of sustainable tourism, adventure travel, wildlife conservation, community education, food and more.  Would your organization like to collaborate? Email jenny@greenlivingproject.com to learn more about this exciting filmmaking and partnership opportunity. [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/green-living-project-seeks-african-organizations-for-filming-collaboration/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-leaders-frpm-egypt-gambia-rwanda-tanzania-to-participate-in-a-press-conference-at-new-york-university-following-atas-sixth-annual-presidential-forum-on-tourism http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-leaders-frpm-egypt-gambia-rwanda-tanzania-to-participate-in-a-press-conference-at-new-york-university-following-atas-sixth-annual-presidential-forum-on-tourism#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:44:41 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10364 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-leaders-frpm-egypt-gambia-rwanda-tanzania-to-participate-in-a-press-conference-at-new-york-university-following-atas-sixth-annual-presidential-forum-on-tourism/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/immersion-journeys-to-receive-2011-tanzania-tourist-board-southern-western-circuit-award http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/immersion-journeys-to-receive-2011-tanzania-tourist-board-southern-western-circuit-award#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:05:28 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10101 New York, NY – Immersion Journeys has been selected to receive the 2011 Tanzania Tourist Board Southern & Western Safari Circuit Award. “We are extremely proud of our achievements for the second year in a row” said Rumit Mehta, Founder of Immersion Journeys “The up and coming Southern/ western safari circuit of Tanzania is truly [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/immersion-journeys-to-receive-2011-tanzania-tourist-board-southern-western-circuit-award/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/planeterra-and-gap-adventures%e2%80%99-appeal-for-east-africa-drought-relief-exceeds-fundraising-goal-of-25k-in-just-6-hours http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/planeterra-and-gap-adventures%e2%80%99-appeal-for-east-africa-drought-relief-exceeds-fundraising-goal-of-25k-in-just-6-hours#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:22:40 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10044 Toronto — Planeterra, an international non-profit organization, and leading adventure travel company Gap Adventures, appealed yesterday to the adventure travel community, and in just 6 hours realized their goal of $25,000 to help fund emergency drinking water stations in drought-stricken areas in East Africa. The humanitarian effort, which is managed by international non-profit CARE Canada, [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/planeterra-and-gap-adventures%e2%80%99-appeal-for-east-africa-drought-relief-exceeds-fundraising-goal-of-25k-in-just-6-hours/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/kenyan-president-mwai-kibaki-highlights-tourism%e2%80%99s-cultural-benefits-upon-joining-unwtowttc-global-leaders-campaign http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/kenyan-president-mwai-kibaki-highlights-tourism%e2%80%99s-cultural-benefits-upon-joining-unwtowttc-global-leaders-campaign#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:25:18 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9812 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/kenyan-president-mwai-kibaki-highlights-tourism%e2%80%99s-cultural-benefits-upon-joining-unwtowttc-global-leaders-campaign/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/kenya%e2%80%99s-ol-donyo-lodge-named-to-travel-leisure%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98worlds%e2%80%99-best%e2%80%99-awards http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/kenya%e2%80%99s-ol-donyo-lodge-named-to-travel-leisure%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98worlds%e2%80%99-best%e2%80%99-awards#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:23:04 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9946 NAIROBI, Kenya—ol Donyo Lodge, a luxury safari lodge located in Kenya’s Chyulu Hills near Amboseli National Park, was named as one of the world’s top hotels in Travel + Leisure’s 15th annual ‘World’s Best’ Awards. The lodge was voted #4 out of 100 hotels that were voted as the world’s absolute best hotels by Travel [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/kenya%e2%80%99s-ol-donyo-lodge-named-to-travel-leisure%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%98worlds%e2%80%99-best%e2%80%99-awards/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/sabre-and-south-african-airways-sign-new-airline-distribution-agreement http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/sabre-and-south-african-airways-sign-new-airline-distribution-agreement#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:41:39 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9938 New global agreement helps airline reach new global markets, and coincides with launch of Sabre Travel Network in South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa – South African Airways, has signed a multi year distribution agreement with global technology company, Sabre Travel Network. The agreement provides Sabre travel agencies and corporations in South Africa and around the [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/sabre-and-south-african-airways-sign-new-airline-distribution-agreement/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/nguruman-camping-safaris-offers-15-off-wildlife-photographic-safaris-to-industry-members-ok-to-re-sell http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/nguruman-camping-safaris-offers-15-off-wildlife-photographic-safaris-to-industry-members-ok-to-re-sell#comments Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:50:09 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9904 Nguruman Camping Safaris are camping safari specialists based in Kenya who have been in operation since 1999. Kenya has a variety of vegetation types, from Savannah plains, Mountain vegetation to deserts that are all home to wildlife and over 400 bird species. The weather is great all year round; our “winters” mild and even during [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/nguruman-camping-safaris-offers-15-off-wildlife-photographic-safaris-to-industry-members-ok-to-re-sell/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/middle-east-can-learn-from-south-africa%e2%80%99s-rise-as-top-responsible-tourism-destination-world-green-tourism-conference-in-abu-dhabi-to-hear-how-south-africa-averted-mass-tourism-pitfalls http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/middle-east-can-learn-from-south-africa%e2%80%99s-rise-as-top-responsible-tourism-destination-world-green-tourism-conference-in-abu-dhabi-to-hear-how-south-africa-averted-mass-tourism-pitfalls#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:42:03 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9638 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/middle-east-can-learn-from-south-africa%e2%80%99s-rise-as-top-responsible-tourism-destination-world-green-tourism-conference-in-abu-dhabi-to-hear-how-south-africa-averted-mass-tourism-pitfalls/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/singita-takes-top-honors-in-travel-leisure-world%e2%80%99s-best-awards-2011 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/singita-takes-top-honors-in-travel-leisure-world%e2%80%99s-best-awards-2011#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:07:45 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9512 New York, NY – South Africa’s Singita Game Reserves has taken top honors in this year’s Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2011 readers’ survey, scooping both 1st and 2nd places among the World’s Top 100 Hotels, as well as securing the winning slot for Best Hotel Spa in Africa and the Middle East. Having [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/singita-takes-top-honors-in-travel-leisure-world%e2%80%99s-best-awards-2011/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/gamewatchers-safaris-named-tour-operator-of-the-year-in-kenya http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/gamewatchers-safaris-named-tour-operator-of-the-year-in-kenya#comments Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:40:30 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9493 Seattle, WA and Nairobi, KENYA – Gamewatchers Safaris was named Tour Operator of the Year at the first annual Kenya Tourism Awards in Nairobi on June 23, 2011. The Kenya Tourism Federation and the Kenya Tourist Board co-hosted the formal Gala Dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant where awards were given in a variety of categories: [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/gamewatchers-safaris-named-tour-operator-of-the-year-in-kenya/feed 1 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/south-african-airways-announces-dates-for-2011-southern-africa-showcase http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/south-african-airways-announces-dates-for-2011-southern-africa-showcase#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:02:01 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9464 Information Trade Showcase for Africa Specialists will Visit Six Major U.S. Cities from Sept. 13-22 Fort Lauderdale, FL. – South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, announced the dates in September 2011 for the 3rd annual “Southern Africa Showcase.” Co-sponsored by South African Airways and South Africa-based On Show Solutions, the “Southern Africa Showcase” [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/south-african-airways-announces-dates-for-2011-southern-africa-showcase/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/singita-launches-true-mobile-tented-safari-experience http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/singita-launches-true-mobile-tented-safari-experience#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:52:56 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9412 New York, NY – Singita Game Reserves has launched Singita Explore, a transformational new travel concept that will take guests on a private mobile safari to some of Africa’s most remote and romantic wilderness sites. The new product has been custom-designed to meet global trends and the demand from discerning travelers for privacy, exclusivity and [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/singita-launches-true-mobile-tented-safari-experience/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/international-conference-to-focus-on-libyan-heritage-sites-endangered-by-current-conflict http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/international-conference-to-focus-on-libyan-heritage-sites-endangered-by-current-conflict#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 01:35:31 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9341 Dr. Serenella Ensoli, Project Director for GHF Cyrene, to Speak About Africa’s Largest Ancient Greek Site Palo Alto, CA — Global Heritage Fund (GHF), an international conservancy devoted to saving endangered cultural heritage sites in developing countries, will be represented by Dr. Serenella Ensoli, Project Director for GHF Cyrene, and John Hurd, Director of International [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/international-conference-to-focus-on-libyan-heritage-sites-endangered-by-current-conflict/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/gamewatchers-safaris-announces-bargain-priced-camping-safari http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/gamewatchers-safaris-announces-bargain-priced-camping-safari#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:46:31 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9497 Seattle, WA and Nairobi, KENYA – Gamewatchers Safaris introduced today their unique bargain-priced Camping Safari in Kenya. Gamewatchers, represented by the Kusini Collection in North America, operates a wide variety of safaris in Kenya from this affordable camping safari to luxury lodge and tented safaris.  For the 2011 peak game viewing season in Kenya, Gamewatchers [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/gamewatchers-safaris-announces-bargain-priced-camping-safari/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/africa-travel-association-announces-impact-of-36th-annual-congress-of-africas-tourism-industry http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/africa-travel-association-announces-impact-of-36th-annual-congress-of-africas-tourism-industry#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:27:33 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9080 Africa Tourism Continues to Grow at Higher Rate than Overall World Arrivals; ATA Reaches New Milestones at Annual World Congress in Dakar, Senegal New York, NY – The Africa Travel Association, a world leader in promoting tourism to Africa, announced major industry milestones at the travel trade association’s 36th Annual World Congress in Senegal. ATA’s [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/africa-travel-association-announces-impact-of-36th-annual-congress-of-africas-tourism-industry/feed 1 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/zambia-launches-first-university-for-tourism-studies http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/zambia-launches-first-university-for-tourism-studies#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:47:05 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9063 ZAMBIA – Livingstone International University of Tourism Excellence & Business Management (LIUTEBM) is the first university in Zambia to provide undergraduate and post-graduate studies in tourism education. The university will be domiciled and headquartered in Zambia, as it views the African region as its marketplace. The university’s core business is the provision of high-quality education, [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/zambia-launches-first-university-for-tourism-studies/feed 0