profitable world of niche markets MANTiS ANNouNCES luxuRy SERviCEd RESidENCES iN CAPE ToWN
the mantis group is announcing the addition of lawhill luxury apartments, situated just off the V&a waterfront in cape town. these exclusive apartments are designed to offer guests sheer comfort and luxury. modern and trendy décor will make the most discerning travelers feel right at home. individually decorated, each apartment provides world-class accommodation at an affordable rate. with private access to the adjacent one & only hotel for spa and dining, the property is within easy walking distance of over 400 attractions, stores and restaurants. adrian gardiner, ceo of the mantis group, says, “we are thrilled to introduce the lawhill luxury apartments to our collection; this will afford mantis the opportunity to have a presence in the iconic V&a waterfront, adding yet another exclusive experience on offer to our guests. going forward we plan to expand our collection to all seven continents, adding “bucket list” properties in some of the world’s must-see cities and destinations.” Mantis Group, www.mantiscollection.com
AFRiCA AT hANd WiTh MEMBERShiP iN APTA as the travel industry moves steadily towards specialization in destination, lifestyle, niche markets and other segments, africa is emerging as a strong favorite with agents looking for a lucrative and rewarding destination to focus on or add to their offering. the continent answers particularly well to the growing demands for experiential travel, voluntourism, sustainable tourism, family/multigenerational travel, exotic honeymoons and, of course, the bucketlist of places people want to see before they die. deciding to sell africa may not be difficult, but finding the best companies to build relationships with, can be a daunting undertaking. apta is a nonprofit, volunteer, b-2-b association of travel professionals on a mission to promote africa and her islands as tourist destinations to the retail travel agents and tour operators in the united states. apta’s executive and chapter board officials are travel professionals, already actively involved in various other capacities throughout the industry. they share their time and resources voluntarily out of a common 42 • SEPTEMBER 2011
passion for the african continent and indian ocean islands, their potential as travel destinations, and for the benefits of tourism to their environments and peoples. individual members are travel agents and tour operators in the usa who already sell africa, or are interested in selling africa as a tourist destination. corporate members are the tourist boards of african countries, airlines that operate flights in and into africa, hotels, lodges, operators and other service providers in africa and the usa. apta strives to create networking and marketing opportunities for all our members, and to be the primary point of contact for buyers and sellers in the african travel and hospitality industry. its online directory of active members is a comprehensive register of african travel suppliers, products, representatives and services. APTA (Association for Promotion of Tourism to Africa), www.APTA.biz
GREAT SAFARiS iNTRoduCES RoMANTiC ESCAPE iN SouTh AFRiCA ANd MozAMBiQuE crystal clear turquoise waters and white sand beaches, a sunset dinner cruise aboard a dhow, private game drives in africa’s premiere safari park, all with that special someone, make up great safaris’ luxurious and romantic safari with mozambique mystique itinerary. the company has combined a quintessential 3-day safari in south africa’s kruger national park with a relaxing 5-day escape on mozambique’s exotic benguerra island, creating an unrivaled romantic dream trip perfect for honeymooners or any couple looking to rekindle the passion in their relationship. great safaris’ 11-day safari with mozambique mystique itinerary starts off with a day in Johannesburg before heading to kruger national park for three days of spectacular wildlife viewing and game drives. guests will catch glimpses of some of the park’s 140+ mammal species, including giraffe, hippo, crocodile, zebra, antelope, and the big 5—lion, cheetah, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros. nights in kruger will be spent at a magnificent luxury game lodge situated within the park borders. after three days of world-class safaris, it’s on to mozambique and the exotic island of benguerra. guests will stay at a luxurious boutique beach resort with private access to deserted white sand beaches and pristine turquoise waters. guests will enjoy private massages, spa treatments, sunset dinners on the beach, dhow cruises, diving, snorkeling and fishing. five days on this idyllic island paradise is more than enough to forget about the worries of the world and fall in love all over again. individual departures are available thursday, sunday, and monday through november 2012. land cost per adult is $4,535 for luxe level accommodations and $6,335 for premiere level accommodations, includes most meals and activities. pricing does not include intra-africa or international airfare. Great Safaris, 800-409-7755, info@greatsafaris.com, www.greatsafaris.com www.travelworldnews.com • Travel World News