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‘Detox’ products offer travelers escape from the digital deluge
While travel suppliers, from hotels to cruise ships to airlines, are racing to create more and better WiFi connectivity for travelers, a quiet movement at the opposite end of the spectrum is actively encouraging travelers to disconnect from the endless deluge of email, social media feeds, news alerts, tags, updates and check-ins that define modern life. More»
South Africa effort's focus: Culture, not camps
South Africa is using star power and prime-time TV exposure to promote its new marketing campaign, one that touts the nation's offerings beyond safaris. More»
Egypt tourism officials counter calls for bans on booze, bikinis
In an effort to improve travelers’ perceptions of the Islamist-ruled country and reignite its stagnating tourism industry, Egypt’s tourism minister recently sought to counter calls by conservative Muslim groups for bans on alcoholic beverages and bikinis. More»
Viceroy hotel to be built on Palm Jumeirah
Dubai’s first Viceroy hotel is due to open in 2017 at the “trunk” of Palm Jumeirah, the tree-shaped, man-made archipelago. More»
Travcoa schedules return to Egypt
Travcoa will resume escorted Egypt tours this fall after a 20-month hiatus. More»
Virgin Limited’s newest retreat to open in Kenya
Richard Branson’s newest private luxury retreat, Mahali Mzuri, is set to open this year on the Kenyan plains. More»
Ritz-Carlton to add resorts in Kyoto, Marrakech
Ritz-Carlton resorts are under development in Kyoto, Japan, and Marrakech, Morocco. More»
Ritz-Carlton to operate hotel in Rabat, Morocco
Ritz-Carlton said construction has begun on an “urban resort” in Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Ritz-Carlton targets a December 2014 opening. More»
Reliving Livingstone's journeys
This year marks the bicentennial of David Livingstone's birth, and several safari outfitters are offering tours in honor of the Scottish explorer's life. More»
&Beyond taps A&K vet to head up Africa, Asia division
Luxury tour operator &Beyond has hired Mark Wheeler to be regional managing director for East Africa and South Asia beginning May 1. More»
Refurb for Botswana camp
Uncharted Africa Safari Co.’s Camp Kalahari, located in the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans of Botswana, is undergoing a refurbishment. More»
Extraordinary Journeys plans include treks with Maasai
New York-based Extraordinary Journeys is offering a six-night Warrior Awakening or nine-night Maasai Footsteps itinerary visiting Kenya and Tanzania. More»
Premier Safaris launches customized product
Premier Safaris, an East African luxury specialist, is launching customized safaris with explorer-in-residence Julian Monroe Fisher. More»
Viceroy resort to be built in Cape Verde
Viceroy Hotel Group's first property in Africa is scheduled to open on the island nation of Cape Verde in 2017. More»
Etihad to acquire 24% stake in Jet Airways
Etihad Airways said it will invest $379 million in Jet Airways for a 24% stake in the Indian airline. More»
S. African Air enhances customer product
South African Airways announced three product enhancements it said will offer consumers a world-class experience when traveling to South Africa. More»
Safaris in style at Botswana camps
We came to Botswana to see the Big Five. But we left savoring gourmet meals, admiring the courage of safari guides and remembering the family-style hospitality. More»
Consumer travel editors get personal
Travel editors convened in New York to explore far-ranging topics such as consumer sentiment toward travel, the evolving role of agents and the ways in which the industry shapes traveler preferences. More»
South Africa’s first DoubleTree opens
Hilton Worldwide's DoubleTree brand has opened its first hotel in South Africa, the DoubleTree by Hilton Cape Town – Upper Eastside. More»
W hotel to be built in Israel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ W brand will debut in Israel when the W Tel Aviv – Jaffa opens in 2015. More»

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