ATA’s October Newsletter is out …

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October 2015
Welcome to ATA’s October Newsletter!

ATA’s Passport to Africa, our monthly newsletter, features the latest member and Africa travel industry news. If you are an ATA member and would like to share your stories, please email us at info.

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There is Still Time to Register for ATA’s 40th Annual Congress, November 9 – 14, 2015 in Nairobi, Kenya

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Delta’s Pink Plane Reveals New Look for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Delta Air Lines’ Ship 1821, the U.S. airline’s dedicated ‘Pink Plane’, is sporting an updated livery for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Boeing 767-400ER aircraft, which features a pink ribbon wrapped around its fuselage will be flying to global destinations as part of Delta’s annual campaign in support of BCRF.

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H.E. Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President, Tanzania, Launches New Brand Campaign

Tanzania Tourism’s new brand campaign: Tanzania, The Soul of Africa was launched October 1, 2015 on CNN America and BBC International.

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Born To Explore with Richard WieseAwarded Tanzania Tourist Board Media Broadcast Award

Hon. Lazaro S. Nyalandu, MP, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, Tanzania presented Born To Explore with Richard Wiese the Tanzania Tourist Board Media Broadcast Award at the 2015 ATA Presidential Forum.

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Delta Airlines In-Flight Entertainment Platform to Include "Tanzania: Climbing Kilimanjaro"

Starting October 1, Delta Airlines in-flight entertainment for over 350 U.S domestic flights will include Born to Explore with Richard Wiese’s episode, "Tanzania: Climbing Kilimanjaro"

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Tanzania’s Mwiba Lodge Featured in "Town & Country Travel 100"

Mwiba Lodge in Serengeti, Tanzania was featured as Town & Country’s list of the 100 most wonderful hotels in the world.

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2015 Free Night Offer at Kasbah Tamadot

Stay 4 nights and your final night is free!

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Kids Go Free at Ulusaba in 2015

Kids (known to us as ‘Cubs’) aged from 0 – 11 years can stay at Ulusaba for free in 2015, a saving of ZAR 2,000 per child per night! Between now and the 18th December 2015 up to two children travelling with one or more adults can stay at Rock Lodge at no extra charge.

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Free Night Offer at Mont Rochelle, Sir Richard Branson’s South African hotel and vineyard

Stay 4 nights and your final night is free!

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A Wild Romance: Just the Two of Us…

What could be more perfect than a romantic escape to the remote Kenyan bush? With its 12 luxury tented suites Mahali Mzuri offers a magical and unique setting where couples can spend some private moments together.

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South African Airways Wins 6 Travel Weekly Magellans Awards

SAA has been honored with 6 awards in Travel Weekly’s 2015 Magellan Awards for its advertising and marketing promotion materials.

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Ethiopian is Voted as the Best in Africa & Wins Passenger Choice Awards in the USA

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest, fastest growing and most profitable airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has been voted and won the Passenger Choice Awards for "Best Airline in Africa" for the third time in a row at the APEX 2015 EXPO held on 27 September 2015 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

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Migada Adventures

Migada Adventures invites you to use its services for your vacation in Tanzania or in the East Africa region. Book now at www.migadadventures.com.

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Fez Travel Turkey 2016 Brochure Launched

Fez Travel has launched its 2016 Brochure.

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ASTA Connects Members with Consumer Leads

The Trip Request Service offers ASTA members exclusive access to potential business from Africa-bound consumers through our Consumer Leads listings. These consumers complete a Trip Assistance form on ASTA’s consumer Web site – TravelSense.org – and await a reply from ASTA member travel agents. Learn how to grow your business and connect with potential new clients through this valuable service, visit Travelsense.org today!

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AHIF: Africa Tourism Set for Sustained Growth

The hotel and tourism industry in Africa is beginning a period of sustained growth, according to the sector’s leading experts gathered at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa

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PATAcademy-HCD 3-day Workshop on Sustainable Tourism to be Held in Bangkok, Dec 1-3, 2015

PATA invites you to be a major player at the next PATAcademy-HCD. This three-day workshop on Sustainability in Tourism takes place on December 1-3, 2015 at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok. This is a fantastic opportunity for travel and tourism industry professionals to learn much more about the importance of sustainable policies and practices in a dynamic and enterprising environment. Register now! Early bird rates end October 31.

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WTM London Preview

WTM London Preview has now been published.

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