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Using online conferencing systems the show will enable tourism suppliers in Africa to meet with you wherever you are in the world, without either of you leaving your workstation.

A great line-up of topics covered by our speakers in the auditorium;

Booking travel into Southern Africa with Confidence – David Frost, Southern Africa Tour & Safari Association.

African Travel attractions for the US Market - Ron Mracky, International Advisory Committee member, Africa Tourism Association

The Europe to Africa market - Chris Mears, African Travel and Tourism Association

The Livingstone Experience - shaping the future of travel – Madeleine Hetem, Tamrich Tours

Adding Authentic cultural experiences to itineraries – Eleanor Muller , Transfrontier Parks Destinations

Adventurers’ guide to island hopping – Sherin Francis, The Seychelles Tourism Board

The History of Safari Travel - Beks Ndlovu, African Bush Camps 

Exhibitors include
Legacy Hotels and Resorts
White Shark Projects
ATKV
The Seychelles Tourism Board
Unearth Experience
Mopane Bush Lodge
The Fine Collection
Transfrontier Parks Destinations
Tamrich Tours
Dream Hotels and Resorts
SATSA

To date over 250 delegates registered to attend, 50% of these are from North America.

Other regions registered include:

Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland)

United Kingdom

Ireland

India

Australia

New Zealand

Africa (Kenya, Eswateni, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa)

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Thanda Island - Tanzania's Newest ECO-Luxe Jewel

Situated within southern Tanzania’s newly proclaimed Shungimbili Island Marine Reserve, one of Thanda’s initiatives to further the restoration of the local marine life, Thanda Island is one of the few truly private tropical islands in the world.

Providing absolute exclusivity for families and friends to enjoy on a sole-use basis, it features just one expansive five-bedroom villa comprising an impressive glass rim-flow swimming pool, a boat house full of water activities equipment, a tennis court and an outdoor cocktail bar, a yoga sala and a fully equipped gym. It is surrounded by its own private coral reef which can be explored in total seclusion with a snorkel and mask straight from the beach.

 

 

Off-grid and solar-powered, Thanda Island offers guests an environmentally sensitive, fun and restorative Indian Ocean, East African experience infused with the Arabian influence of passing Arab Dhows on the horizon and a spectacular “Arabian Night” experience. Deeply committed to the conservation of the region’s marine life, as well as the preservation and rehabilitation of the Shungimbili coral reef, Thanda Island invites guests to learn about the endangered Green and Hawksbill turtles as they nest and their eggs hatch on the island or catch sight of whale sharks that congregate nearby from October to March.

Providing the further insight into the local way of life, they also introduce guests to the Swahili sea-faring culture on nearby Mafia Island and offer the opportunity to explore its ruins, coconut plantations, lakes as well as the underwater sights of Chole Bay in the Mafia Island Marine Park.

Officially opened on Friday 28 October 2016 with marine life and its ecology of upmost importance, working with Sea Sense, the local Tanzanian marine conservation NGO which Thanda Island closely supports.

 

Managing Director, Pierre Delvaux chronicled Thanda Island’s story that began in early 2006 cumulating in its environmental authorization in late 2013, the signing of the lease agreement in March 2014 and the beginning of the villa’s construction in early 2015. He went on to explain the vision and objectives for the development to provide a world-class, 5-star, exclusive private island and villa experience for discerning vacationers, whilst also aligning with the objectives of Marine Parks.

Delvaux went on to say: “Our mission is also to become involved in the education of neighbouring rural communities on Mafia in terms of biodiversity protection and particularly sustainable natural resource utilization. Our vision to create a unique and authentic guest experience within a protected marine reserve, whilst observing and directly participating in the protection and preservation of its natural resources in harmony with the Marine Parks Authority and neighbouring Mafia Island communities, has been very important to us right from the start.” 

Acknowledging this, Dr M.E Machunu, Manager of Marine Parks said: “The luxury villa and island development falls squarely within the Tanzanian agenda of attracting foreign investors to the country. This opening is both momentous and historical, as it is the first time that such an exclusive villa development has been permitted within the boundaries of a Marine Protected Reserve in Tanzania, and possibly within East Africa.”

He thanked Thanda sincerely for their commitment and initiative of investing in such a worthwhile development, explaining that the Government’s agenda to promote tourism was in harmony with conservation through sustainable development that not only assisted them to manage their natural resources, but also created employment and other benefits for neighbouring communities. He went on to explain that the Government was supporting tourism more than ever before, that Marine Parks and the Government were committed to supporting Thanda Tanzania Limited with this venture as it had followed all investment procedures and guidelines, including environmental authorization, and that they saw Thanda as an agent for growth in the region.

Pierre Delvaux wrapped up the day by thanking Dan and Christin Olofsson, who unfortunately were unable to attend the function, for their vision, enthusiasm, investment and commitment to developing such a world-class luxury villa hotel that had the opportunity to make such an enormous difference in the region in so many ways.

 

 

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Serena Hotels Commemorate Rwanda's Genocide

CSR is a way of life at Serena Hotels

Serena Hotels has a large footprint in Africa. The hotel group is committed to nurturing both people and the planet and has dedicated corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes to uplift and empower the lives of local communities.

Rwanda’s Genocide: 100 Days of Remembrance

Since April 2013 staff and management at Serena’s hotels in Rwanda have been taking action to honour the victims of the Rwandan genocide at the Kigali Serena Hotel and the Lake Kivu Serena Hotel.

Rwanda’s genocide took place in 1994 - a mass slaughter of Tutsis by Hutus in which more than 500,000 people lost their lives. The United Nations (UN) has named April 7 as the Day of Remembrance of the Rwanda Genocide and Serena Hotels has set up various initiatives to pay tribute to this turbulent time in the country’s history.

During the commemoration period, which runs for 100 days from April 7, the staff and management of Serena Hotels in Rwanda invest their personal time and energy to help change the lives of those affected by the civil war.

Films are shown at the Kigali Serena Hotel as an innovative way to raise funds. Denise Benzinge-Omany, Serena’s Country Sales and Marketing Manager for Rwanda, says: “Every year in April, we screen movies related to the genocide. We charge an entrance fee and the proceeds are used to buy food and fulfill other needs for victims.”

During the 100-day period, Serena Hotels is also focused on women’s groups and donating clothing and linen to various charities. Staff members also take time out to visit genocide memorial sites. Activities of commemoration are carried out within the local communities in Kigali, the district of Rubavu, and its capital, Gisenyi (where Lake Kivu is located).

Investing in Rwanda’s Future

Benzinge-Omany says commemorating the genocide is very important and stresses that Serena Hotels is invested in the future of those affected by this tragic chapter in Rwanda’s history.

She says: “We at Kigali Serena have been working with an association for genocide survivors which is made up of families headed by children who were orphaned in the genocide. Nineteen years after the genocide, these children have grown into young adults looking for jobs and skills, and also to further their education”.



Benzinge-Omany points out that Serena Hotels offers training opportunities, with a chance of employment where possible. Other CSR activities hosted by Lake Kivu Serena Hotel include supporting the local orphanages, women co-operatives and visiting Gisenyi Hospital. While Kigali Serena Hotel is also involved in supporting a local orphanage among other activities.

The Kigali Serena Hotel is ideally situated in a charming boulevard in the heart of Kigali. This five-star hotel is close to all the business amenities and attractions in the city. The Lake Kivu Serena Hotel is located on the sandy shores of Lake Kivu and is surrounded by tropical gardens. Visitors can go gorilla tracking to the Volcanoes National Park from the hotel.

Read more about these hotels at www.serenahotels.com

 

About Serena Hotels

The Serena selection spans some of the most evocative, exotic and enchanting destinations in the world. The Serena Group comprises a collection of 32 safari lodges, camps, hotels and resorts located in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Rwanda, Uganda and Mozambique) and Southern Asia (Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan).

The Serena service profile guarantees unprecedented luxury, extensive amenities and unrivalled warmth of personal attention. TPS Serena Hotels is an affiliate company of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED). AKFED promotes tourism by building, rehabilitating and managing hotels and lodges that contribute to economic growth in an environmentally and culturally sensitive manner.

The First Ever International Luxury Travel Market Africa

The launch of the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Africa, Cape Town, the first event of its kind on the African continent kicks off with the ILTM Africa Opening Forum – a live debate led by some of Africa’s leading industry figures who will discuss the rise of luxury travel, the issues that this has brought to the continent, and how safari tourism has moved upmarket.

With overwhelming support from luxury travel experiences across the African continent and fully booked with 70 participants, all of whom represent the most authentic and diverse range of elite travel products and services. Many of these participants will be exhibiting at a trade show for the first time and will join Hosted Buyers who also have not attended an event of this kind in Africa before – 37% of these will attend an ILTM event for the first time.

Visit Africa Travel Week in 2014

The Forum, facilitated by international African Travel Writer, Graham Boynton will take place before the show opens on Monday 8th April at the Mount Nelson Hotel, the venue for the ILTM Africa showcase. The first day of ILTM Africa 2013 culminates in a Gala Dinner hosted by the Cellars Hohenort.

The forum will be in two parts and starts with Minister Alan Winde, Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism for the Western Cape Government, who will give an insight into the infrastructure and tourism assets of his region and beyond. Followed by South African author Clem Sunter, focusing on Africa’s economic and political health.

Boynton will then facilitate a lively debate on “The Issues Facing The Luxury Travel Market” looking at perception vs reality – how the outside world sees Africa - and the impact of recent changes that have taken place in the market, plus how the luxury African product has evolved and the key issue of intra-country air connections. Taking part will be Tony Romer Lee – CEO, The Collection by Liz McGrath; Adrian Gardiner – Founder & CEO, Mantis Group and Beks Ndlovu – CEO, African Bush Camps.

ILTM’s Exhibition Director, Alison Gilmore commented: “The point of the ILTM forum concept is to kick off an event with some content and debate that gives all our participants – exhibitors and hosted buyers – real insights into trends, issues and successes of the host country as well as some thought provoking take-aways to begin their two days of business.

We are delighted to welcome Minister Alan Winde and of course such an influential line up of speakers for what is bound to be a lively and enlightening debate that will also give the audience the opportunity to ask their own questions from those that are directly involved in the industry luxury tourism”.

The inaugural ILTM Africa 2013 the first invitation only event in Africa to showcase 70 exclusively African travel experiences who will meet with 70 international Hosted Buyers, dedicated to creating and planning luxury travel inbound to Africa.

Business appointments are pre-scheduled, matching mutual requests from buyers and exhibitors alike to meet on a strict one-to-one ratio. Following the traditional ILTM format, both buyers and exhibitors must follow a strict accreditation process in order to participate.

For further information, please visit www.iltm.net/africa

 

ILTM Africa will host international VIP buyers from major markets including the USA, Europe and Brazil, each with a specialism in Africa, personally invited and verified to ensure their luxury travel credentials are of the highest standard. The event matches mutual requests from both buyers and exhibitors to meet on a one-to-one basis to build business opportunities and communities.

Muriel Minnell Falck, CEO & Executive Director of Argentina’s Sundance Tours, a specialist in Africa’s exotic destinations commented: “There are Africa luxury specialists all over the world who have long needed a dedicated forum at which to meet solely high end African product, from the established to the smaller, lesser-known brands. ILTM Africa is extremely promising and we are very much looking forward to being part of its launch in April and meet with exhibitors who would mutually benefit from forging new relationships.”

Like all other ILTM events, ILTM Africa will feature a detailed programme of social networking opportunities. In addition, the ILTM Africa Opening Forum will reflect both regional and global key luxury travel trends and issues, in a series of live interviews and debates.

Alison Gilmore, ILTM Exhibition Director said: “Our pre-event research was clearly extremely accurate - the overwhelming interest in ILTM Africa since we launched such a short time ago, shows just how much demand there is for an event that focuses exclusively on the high-end market.The global portfolio of ILTM events are about addressing the needs of both the buyers and suppliers and the response we have received will help ILTM Africa to grow in 2014.”

About ILTM

International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) and ILTM Asia are the leading annual business to business events for the global luxury travel community, bringing together the world’s most sought after destinations, ultra-luxurious accommodation, elite transportation and unique travel experiences showcased for the most discerning luxury travel buyer via an unrivalled pre-scheduled appointment system and effective networking and information opportunities.

ILTM – which invites only the most discerning buyers from across the world – takes place in Cannes, 2 - 5 December 2013; ILTM Asia – which selects buyers from across the Asia Pacific – takes place in Shanghai, 3 - 6 June 2013 and ILTM Americas – a one-to-one summit for travel agents from North, Central and South America – takes place at Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico, 30 September - 3 October 2013. A similar niche event ILTM Japan – inviting both Japanese and international buyers - launched 11 – 13 March 2013 in Kyoto; ILTM Africa will launch 8-9 April 2013 in Cape Town, South Africa profiling African product and inviting international buyers and ILTM Spa will take place in London from 30th September – 2nd October 2013.

Suntra Spa

The essence of an exceptional luxury spa requires a great location, excellent therapists and top of range product. This philosophy is taken from a woman who clearly knows her business making Suntra Spa every bit as remarkable as its owner Keren Trabelsi.

The spa draws both its name and inspiration from the legendary star named Suntra responsible for bringing the water element to planet earth. A slick, spacious, state-of-the-art spa offering six treatment suites and the best in holistic, therapeutic and aesthetic care.

This luxury spa with a technispa outlook ensures patrons experience the ultimate in functional indulgence in beautifully designed treatment rooms. Offerings include a wide range of beauty treatments and massages, laser hair removal, detox programmes, day packages and group packages, all designed to help you look and feel your best.

Using the latest technology to provide you with the most advanced care available. The extensive spa-therapy menu has been tailor-made to respect the body's complex physiology and work in synergy with the skin, body, mind and soul.

Home to the BellaBaci Body and Facial Massage Systems  a modern and contemporary innovation based on the ancient traditional alternative/natural healing treatment methods of Chinese Cupping Therapy and Hajima. A highly recommended treatment created by the owner herself.

From non surgical anti-ageing facials to hands-on body therapies; from male grooming and detox programmes to teens and mothers-to-be, Suntra Spa ensures personalised treatments that most effectively address the specific needs of each guest. Indulge yourself and a loved one to a Suntra Sparty with a Luxury Spoil day or enjoy couples therapy of an aesthetic nature and keep the spark alive with Moonlight and Roses.

I had the Ultimate Pedicure at the expert hands of Candice Isaacs based on the Medi-Heel treatment for added indulgence. Starting with the Medi-Heel Tonic followed by AHA Exfoliator, a superb foot massage with Medi-Heel Foot Perfector, shaped and finished with the gorgeous in house nail colour of my choice.

If all the holiday season prepping had you rushing on your feet get some much need rest and relaxation. With convenient valet parking you one less thing to worry about, as you leave the hustle and bustle of the world behind and float up to 7th heaven on the last floor of the spectacular 15 on Orange Hotel.

African Pride - 15 on Orange

Welcome to Cape Town’s newest Style Icon.

Set adjacent to the Cape Town Planetarium the real star is next door, five star to be exact. The epitome of urban luxury is a breath of fresh air and awash with sunlight. Designed as an alternative contemporary space to the predominantly colonial styled and somewhat stilted five star accommodations about the city. This elegant experience begins with an engineered stone “red carpet” reception set in crisp white Volakas marble it becomes clear that this is no ordinary luxury hotel.

Exploring the fine art of space and light 15 on Orange Hotel is all about personal space. Offering sensual sophistication and style by combining distinctive architecture and exquisite luxury with the renowned first-class service of African Pride Hotels. The setting is urban chic permeating throughout right down to the soothing rhythms of Africa softly playing in the background.

Unique finishes, one-of-a-kind artworks and exclusive designer touches surround 129 accentuated bedrooms and suites ranging between 40m2 and 100m2, your world just got bigger. Throughout each of the exquisitely appointed spacious rooms, a breathtaking fusion of cosmopolitan comfort and natural splendour is offered at every turn.

With the strictest of security in mind only the first and last floors are public spaces. The latter is home to the luxuriously high-tech Suntra Spa. Comprising an extravagant atrium housing Cinnamon Deli and coffee lovers can fuel their addiction with the finest coffees the world has to offer in this chic café. Indulge in your favourite delicacy from the patisserie fridge or select a cheese to enjoy after dinner. Pods alongside Cinnamon Coffee Shop offer on-the-go executives a private work station with Wi-fi access, a work desk and international plug points.



The same space also houses Savour restaurant where you can feed your soul with sumptuous local and international flavours. Experience chef Michael Meyepa’s inspired global menu in an out-of-this-world setting. Or book the private dining room free of charge the hotels most in demand location.

Cape Town evenings set in shimmering luxury right next door where local and international cognoscenti meet to relax with sundowners at the opulent Murano Bar with adjacent terrace. The bar lends its name from the exquisite Murano glass chandelier dominating the space. 18 000 individual, interlocking pieces of glass cascading from the ceiling reminiscent of the decadent bubbles to be found in Moët.

At the opposite end of the atrium unwind at the refined Judges Lounge or its spacious accompanying balcony. The Cape Town sunset transforms into vibrant nightlife when the myriad lights bring 15 on Orange Hotel alive with the sights and sounds of the night.

Downstairs business and pleasure are no longer mutually exclusive world class facilities in a truly inspiring setting takes care of business as usual. With stylish workstations to state-of -the- art executive boardrooms. A versatile multipurpose conference room, every business whim is taken care of and draped in style. I arrived to a fully booked establishment buzzing with activity as staff prepared for various events and conferences and its accompanying guests.

Strategically located in the upmarket suburb of Gardens the cultural hub at the foot of Table Mountain. On the fringe of the vibrant city centre guests are within walking distance of the National Museum, the Planetarium, the Company Gardens - the green jewel in the heart of the metropolis, in close proximity to superb golf courses and the Long Street Baths. Exclusive shopping awaits at the selection of high end retailer outlets while the world-class shopping paradise of the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront is merely minutes away.

AFRICAN PRIDE H O T E L S
SUPERIOR DELUXE HOTELS, LODGES AND COUNTRY HOUSES
15 on Orange Hotel, corner Grey’s Pass and Orange Street, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, 8000
Tel: +27 (0) 21 469 8000 Fax: +27 (0) 21 469 8001 Email: reservations@15onorangehotel.com
www.africanpridehotels.com/15onorange