Africa & Middle East

Africa & Middle East

Botswana
A Front-Row Seat to Botswana’s Wildest Theater
There are safaris that impress—and then there are safaris that mark you. Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge belongs firmly in the latter.
Egypt
Egypt Expands Its Appeal
With the long-awaited Grand Egyptian Museum now open, Egypt is entering a new phase in its tourism strategy.
Cape Town
Belmond Mount Nelson: Cape Town’s Timeless Icon
There are luxury hotels, and then there is the Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town—an icon that has graced Cape Town for over a century.
Sky
Sky Vacations Partners w Saudi Tourism for 2026 F1 Jeddah Race
Sky Vacations will deliver comprehensive, customizable Formula 1 packages that combine race access with tailored travel arrangements.
Israel
Israel Tourism Returns to Growth With 1.3 Million Visitors
Israel’s Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) reported steady growth in 2025, recording 1.3 million international arrivals.
Marriott to Debut The Cape Town EDITION at V&A Waterfront in 2026
Marriott will open The Cape Town EDITION in 2026, debuting the EDITION Hotels brand in Africa at the V&A Waterfront.
ETS Tours Opens Bookings for Christmas in the Holy Land Pilgrimage
ETS Tours opens bookings for its 2026 Christmas in the Holy Land tour, visiting Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Nazareth and the Sea of Galilee.
Central Holidays Launches ‘South Africa & Beyond Brochure
Central Holidays has introduced a new travel brochure, providing advisors with customized itineraries across Southern and Eastern Africa.
South Africa Launches AI Assistant for Advisors and North American Visitors
South African Tourism unveils Siyanda, an AI tool to empower advisors and inspire North American travelers with tailored trip planning.
New Hotels Your Globetrotting Clients Will Love
New luxury hotels worldwide expand options for globetrotting clients seeking culture, wellness, adventure and premium amenities.
Africa
Belmond Africa: From Pink Palaces to Delta Dreams
A trio of Belmond hotels in Africa capture the soul of the continent—urban elegance, wild savannah and watery wilderness.
Tel Aviv
Delta Resumes Tel Aviv Flights From Atlanta and Boston
Delta is resuming service to Tel Aviv from both Atlanta and Boston, restoring nonstop connections from key U.S. hubs to Israel.
Pan Am
Pan Am Returns to Africa with Luxury Safari Partnership
Pan Am is returning to Africa through a partnership with SafariScapes, introducing a new Pan Am Journey called A Journey to Reimagine Africa.
Miavana
Helicopters, Butlers, Untamed Beauty: Inside Miavana by Time + Tide
Madagascar's Miavana by Time + Tide offers barefoot elegance paired with one of the most biologically diverse landscapes on earth.
TTC Tour Brands Expands Egypt Itineraries for 2026
TTC Tour Brands adds the Grand Egyptian Museum to 2026 Egypt itineraries for Trafalgar and Insight Vacations.
Madagascar
Madagascar Rising
Madagascar is emerging as one of the Indian Ocean’s most exciting frontiers for luxury travel, and Time + Tide Tsara Komba leads the way.
Abercrombie & Kent Announces 2027 Private Jet Journeys
A&K unveils its 2027 Private Jet Journeys—global itineraries blending remote destinations, cultural immersion and five-star luxury.
safari
Wilderness Magashi: Rwanda’s Secret Safari Frontier
At the northeastern edge of Rwanda, far from the misty gorilla highlands, lies Wilderness Magashi, a haven for safari lovers.
Rwanda
This Resort Raises the Bar for Ultra-Luxury in Rwanda
Tucked high on a crater rim in Rwanda, Wilderness Bisate Reserve feels like a secret—cocooned in woven textures and volcanic stone.
Luxury, Heritage and Wild Adventure Await in Zambia
In Zambia, Chiawa Camp exemplifies what makes African safaris unforgettable, blending untamed wilderness with refined comfort.