Africa news: Tour operators are going to extremes

 

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AFRICA October 27, 2017     INSIGHT BY DORINE REINSTEIN Tour operators are going to extremes More tourists are looking to visit "inaccessible destinations" or be the last to see an endangered species. African suppliers see this is as good news, given the continent's wealth of underexplored territory. READ MORE NEWS Demand up for Middle East destinations The region is in the midst of a boomlet that tour operators expect will continue into 2018. READ MORE Widespread outbreak of bubonic plague hits Madagascar Though the U.S. has not issued any advisories, travelers are advised to avoid highly populated areas and to wear surgical masks while in transit. READ MORE First Four Points by Sheraton opens in Tanzania The Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, the Arusha Hotel is located steps away from the city's landmark Clock Tower. READ MORE Mozambique welcomes first low-cost carrier Fastjet plans to launch scheduled services from Maputo to Nampula, Beira and Tete on Nov. 2. READ MORE Hilton makes push for Africa growth The company is investing $50 million to convert hotels to its Hilton, DoubleTree and Curio brands. READ MORE African Travel focuses on new itineraries, conservation for 2018 The operator's 2018 brochure features three new itineraries: a 10-day tour in South Africa, an 11-day tour of East Africa and an 11-day combination trip to South Africa and Victoria Falls. READ MORE     Advertisement     Advertisement HOW TO ROCK CUSTOMER SERVICE From the initial inquiry to post-vacation follow-up, there's no substitute for the top-notch customer service. In Part 1 of a 3-part "Travel Agents Rock" series, find out how successful agents rock their customer service to ensure clients come back time and again. Sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line.  Read More FEATURED STORY Explore the unexplored on St. Helena The island was the last home of Napoleon and is currently home to a wealth of rare birds, unusual wildlife and exotic flora. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Discounted rates available for CruiseWorld The conference will gather more than 1,000 members of the travel industry to talk about trends for 2018 and beyond, in Fort Lauderdale Nov. 15 to 17. READ MORE AFRICA Editor: Dorine Reinstein Email the editor Follow us on: Subscribe to Travel Weekly eNewsletters For promotional opportunities in this newsletter, contact sales@travelweekly.com 100 Lighting Way, 2nd Floor, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Africa newsletter.