Africa news: Tour operators rejoice as South Africa welcomes new president

 

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AFRICA February 23, 2018 INSIGHT BY DORINE REINSTEIN Tour operators rejoice as South Africa welcomes new president Officials expressed optimism following the inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa, who stressed the importance of tourism in his State of the Nation address. READ MORE NEWS Safari operator launches 'Travel with Purpose' tours Luxury travel company andBeyond has developed philanthropy-focused itineraries in Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa. READ MORE Wilderness Travel program combines symposium, safari The program, set for April 2019, includes a four-day symposium, "Namibia: A Vision for Wildlife," followed by a number of safari options. READ MORE Shipwreck Lodge to open in Namibia The 10-unit lodge, located between the Hoarusib and Hoanib rivers in the Skeleton Coast National Park, is expected to open in June. READ MORE Ethiopian Airlines starting Chicago service Thrice-weekly flights between O'Hare and Addis Ababa will start June 9. READ MORE Ethiopia declares six-month state of emergency The government has restricted or shut down internet, cellular data and phone services during and after civil unrest, impeding the U.S. Embassy's ability to communicate with U.S. citizens. READ MORE Advertisement SELLING GUIDED VACATIONS Guided vacations bring travelers deep into heart of a destination while taking care of all the logistics, providing a win-win for both clients and savvy travel agents. In this first in a series of thought leaderships from The Travel Corporation, discover selling points, customer responses and marketing tips for selling guided vacations that deliver unique experiences, healthy commissions, ease of planning and repeat business. Sponsored by The Travel Corporation. Read More FEATURED STORY A vibrant mix of flavors, cultures in Durban The city is a melting pot metropolis that serves as both a jumping-off point to explore the region and a destination in its own right. READ MORE MORE FROM TRAVEL WEEKLY Context for the future: A conversation with Shelly Palmer Shelly Palmer was named LinkedIn's "No. 1 Voice in Technology" for 2017. Travel Weekly asked him what he sees ahead for travel. 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, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094   201-902-2000 Privacy Policy You can unsubscribe if you wish to stop receiving TW Africa newsletter.