Tag: Luxury travel

From safari lodges to resorts, Legacy redefines luxury travel in Africa

Discover how Legacy Hotels & Resorts is redefining luxury travel in Africa with safari lodges, premium resorts and Johannesburg's iconic The Leonardo.

Oluwatosin Alao July 13, 2026

Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg

Luxury Tourism

Johannesburg’s five-star hotel boom signals Africa’s luxury travel rise

Johannesburg luxury hotel boom is transforming Africa’s travel market as global brands expand five-star hospitality investments.

Timilehin Adejumobi July 11, 2026

Business Luxury

7 private airlines powering South Africa’s luxury travel boom

South Africa private aviation drives luxury travel boom as seven operators connect executives, safari lodges and key hubs.

Timilehin Adejumobi June 21, 2026

Brookdale Estate opens private lodge in Paarl with luxury, vineyards, eco travel

Tourism Luxury

Brookdale Estate unveils exclusive-use lodge to boost luxury tourism

Luxury travel in South Africa’s Cape Winelands is drawing renewed interest, as Brookdale Estate introduces a private-use lodge aimed at high-end visitors seeking space, comfort and quiet. The opening reflects a wider shift in travel, with more guests choosing exclusive stays over busy hotels. The new Owners’ Lodge sits on a 67-hectare wine estate in Paarl, an area known for…

Oluwatosin Alao March 26, 2026

Tourism Hot News

New visa policies boost high-end travel to Africa

Visa reforms across Africa are unlocking high-end travel demand and boosting investment.

Timilehin Adejumobi March 26, 2026

Azamara Cruise Alaska as seen on Azamara website

Tourism Luxury

Azamara Cruises reintroduces land programs for travelers

Azamara Cruises reintroduces its Ashore land programs, offering longer pre- and post-cruise stays focused on slower, more immersive travel.

Timilehin Adejumobi February 7, 2026

Luxury Tourism

Hyatt expands across Africa, bringing luxury travel to major cities

Hyatt expands its Africa footprint with five luxury hotels in cities like Marrakech, Nairobi and Cairo.

Timilehin Adejumobi February 3, 2026

Tswalu spans 1,200 sq km in South Africa’s southern Kalahari, offering luxury safaris and conservation guided by the Oppenheimer family.

Luxury Exclusive

Why Tswalu stands out as South Africa’s largest private safari reserve

Set in the southern Kalahari, Tswalu blends scale, restraint and conservation to redefine private safari travel in South Africa.

Editorial Team March 6, 2026

Guests receive a $150 resort credit per stay, plus daily dining and specialty restaurant perks.

Tourism Luxury

Sheraton Maldives unveils endless summer luxury escape deal

At a Glance Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is rolling out a new “Endless Summer” offer aimed at travelers looking to stretch their island stay with added perks and flexible dining options. Set on a private island surrounded by turquoise lagoons and white-sand beaches, the resort is positioning the package as a way to slow the pace of…

Oluwatosin Alao January 17, 2026

The 175-night sailing aboard Azamara Onward departs Miami on Jan. 5, 2028, and concludes in Athens on June 29.

Tourism Business

Azamara taps Cape Town as key hub for 2028 world cruise

At a Glance Azamara Cruises has put Cape Town at the heart of its 2028 World Cruise, a move that reflects a broader shift in how luxury cruise operators view Africa’s place in long-haul travel. By using the city as both an embarkation and disembarkation point, the line is giving Cape Town a role usually reserved for ports in North…

Oluwatosin Alao December 15, 2025

The Victoria Falls project comes as The Lux Collective accelerates its global rollout.

Tourism Luxury

Lux collective to debut high-end property at Victoria Falls

At a Glance Zimbabwe is drawing new interest from global hospitality investors as one of the industry’s most recognizable luxury groups moves ahead with a landmark project near Victoria Falls. The Lux Collective, known for its design-led eco-resorts across Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa, has confirmed plans to build an upscale lodge estate on the banks of the Zambezi…

Oluwatosin Alao December 12, 2025