Join us at our event in London on December 9 to connect with a range of products from across the continent.
Suppliers include: Travel Promotors, Abercrombie & Kent, Ethiopian Airlines, Ethos Marketing, Explore!, Malawi Tourism, Morocco Tourist Board, Zimbabwe Tourist Board, El Gouna
The evening will consist of catching up over refreshments, speed dating with suppliers, a panel Q&A and a prize draw with some amazing prizes up for grabs.
London December 9
Hyatt Regency London Stratford
10A Chestnut Plaza Westfield,
London, E20 1GL
6pm – 9.15pm
Places are limited so RSVP as soon as possible to secure a spot.
Order of evening
5.30 – 6.00pm
Supplier set-up
6.00 – 7.00pm
Agents arrive/networking with F&B service
7.00 – 8.30pm
Agent speed-dating
8.30 – 8.40pm
Break
8.40 – 9.00pm
Q&A with suppliers
9.00 – 9.15pm
Prize draws
9.15pm
Finish
Abercrombie & Kent/Cox and Kings
Abercrombie & Kent is a luxury travel company that has established itself as a global leader in providing exceptional travel experiences. Founded in 1962 by Geoffrey Kent and his parents, A&K has become synonymous with luxury, adventure, and personalized service.
Abercrombie & Kent operates in numerous countries worldwide, offering a wide range of meticulously crafted itineraries and bespoke travel services. The company caters to discerning travelers who seek unique and immersive experiences, combining luxury with authentic cultural encounters.
A&K’s strength lies in its attention to detail and commitment to excellence. They have a team of knowledgeable travel experts who possess a deep understanding of destinations and cultures, allowing them to curate extraordinary journeys that cater to the specific interests and preferences of their clients.
Whether it’s a tailor-made private safari in Africa, an expedition to Antarctica, a cultural exploration in Asia, or a luxury cruise around the world, Abercrombie & Kent ensures that every aspect of the travel experience is meticulously planned and executed. From luxury accommodations and private transportation to expert guides and exclusive access to attractions, they strive to exceed expectations at every turn.
Contact: Craig Liddle, Agency Sales Manager cliddle@abercrombiekent.co.uk
El Gouna, Red Sea, Egypt by Orascom Development
A 30-minute drive from Hurghada International Airport, the lagoons of El Gouna are home to over 100 bars/restaurants, 18 hotels including The Chedi, El Gouna, Cook’s Club, Casa Cook and the Steigenberger Golf Resort , the region’s largest cable park, along with a host of water sport and diving activities.
Throughout its winding lagoons, El Gouna is home to activities ideal for an adults-only retreat. Possibilities stretch from luxury catamaran trips on the Red Sea, diving experiences through nearby corals, water sports such as windsurfing, desert mountain hiking excursions and day trips to archaeological spots, and relaxation in tranquil spas at one of the many 5* resorts.
Intimate dining experiences are aplenty in El Gouna from lagoon-side Mediterranean offerings for a more relaxed feel, and even a bar hopping experience for those who want to take part in the vibrant nightlife. El Gouna’s ‘Dine Around’ scheme allows guests who stay in El Gouna to experience the full breadth of culinary versatility that the town has to offer. By giving the option for guests to try another hotels buffet at no additional cost or supplement the cost of an a la carte meal at a number of hotels in El Gouna.
Contact: Peter Gregory – peter.gregory@rooster.co.uk | Jennie Mårtensson – Regional Director of Sales
Ethos Marketing
Machaba Safaris – Botswana and Zimbabwe
Crater’s Edge – Tanzania
(London only)
Machaba Safaris offers eco-luxury in untouched locations, giving you an authentic safari experience in Botswana and Zimbabwe. This is a family-owned collection of classical safari camps, 7 of which are in the Okavango Delta and Chobe(Botswana). In Zimbabwe, there are 2 camps in Hwange and 2 in Mana Pools. Activities include game drives and walking safaris under the care of our highly trained guides, there is always something to see and do. Experience our unique water-based activities depending on the season, and the water levels during your visit.
Wilderness Collections Crater’s Edge provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to truly immerse yourself in nature while indulging in the finest luxury comforts. Thanks to the enclosed nature of the caldera, the Ngorongoro Crater is effectively its own ecosystem. You will awaken to the inimitable sounds of birds chirping, looking directly into the bowl of the caldera from the vantage point of your tented suite.
Crater’s Edge is the first Wilderness Collection camp to open, with more camps opening in Tanzania in 2025. Just 10 minutes’ drive from the Crater floor. 15 luxury tents (2 tents joined to create a two bedroomed suite, perfect for families).
Contact: Alison Whitfield – UK Sales and Marketing alison@ethosmarketing.co.uk
machabasafaris.com
thewildernesscollection.com
ethosmarketing.co.uk
MalaMala Game Reserve / Garonga Safari Co. / Kambaku Lodges – South Africa
Konkamoya – Zambia
Owner-run, Konkamoya comprises 4 luxury tents overlooking Lake Itezhi-Tezhi in the heart of the Kafue National Park in Zambia. Offering the traveller exclusive spectacles of unspoilt nature and the African wilderness, coupled with luxurious and intimate hospitality. Konkamoya is the only international lodge on the Itezhi-Tezhi lake.
Garonga is an owner-run company in South Africa. An experience that offers adventure, romance and relaxation, from guided walks and game drives to sleep-outs and candle-lit bush baths under the stars. Three properties, Garonga with 6 tents, Little Garonga with three suites (family friendly and MCH 4 luxury tents.
MalaMala is South Africa’s first private game reserve and one of the largest private big five reserves with 33000 acres of pristine wilderness and legendary game viewing. Sandwiched between the Sabi Sands and the Kruger, MalaMala’s positioning ensures the best Big 5 game experience anywhere. Choice of three lodges.
These owner-run and managed lodges are benchmarks of African hospitality.
Kambaku River Sands, five-star lodge consisting of 10 luxury thatched suites. No children under 12.
Kambaku Safari Lodge is a four star family friendly lodge with 8 elegantly thatched chalets traditionally set around the waterhole, include three inter-leading family units.
Contact: Amanda England – UK Sales and Marketing amanda@ethosmarketing.co.uk
garonga.com
malamala.com
kambakulodge.com
konkamoya.com
ethosmarketing.co.uk
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and Star Alliance member has recently celebrated 50 years of flying into the UK. Today the airline offers daily non-stop flights from T2 London Heathrow, a 4 x weekly service from T2 Manchester and a 4 x weekly service from London Gatwick with connections to over 80 African destinations via Addis Ababa on the A350. From December 2024 the London Heathrow route will be served by the new A350-1000, the first for Africa. Ethiopian offers a comfortable and luxurious business class and a spacious economy class with individual seat back screens and complimentary on-board food and drinks. The updated terminals and lounges, at Addis Ababa International Airport and the introduction of the new Skylight In-terminal Hotel ensure smooth and comfortable transfers to onward destinations across Africa. Ethiopian has been championed in various coveted awards including Skytrax’s ‘Best Airline in Africa Award’ for seven consecutive years, among others.
Contact Joaquin Cababie, Senior Sales Executive, Ethiopian Airlines – JoaquinC@ethiopianairlines.com
Explore!
Explore has over 40 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic small-group travel experiences in over 100 countries worldwide. With more than 350 trips to choose from including; wildlife, culture, walking and trekking, food and drink, cycling, family adventures and polar voyages, Explore’s expertly-crafted itineraries combined with award-winning, expert tour leaders, small group sizes (11 on average, max 16) and a commitment to responsible travel ensure unforgettable travel experiences in extraordinary destinations.
Explore’s trips are about getting under the skin of your destination: making friends, treading lightly, and being mindful of local communities. Explore believes that travel should change us, not the world; that nature should be natural and wildlife should be wild and that communities and cultures should benefit and flourish. Responsible travel is at the heart of everything they do – demonstrated by Explore’s recent B Corp certification.
100% trade friendly with total price parity and a dedicated trade team, Explore are well equipped to support their valued travel agent partners. Explore have a trade only FB group: Explore Agents, a marketing suite with downloadable assets: Travel Agent Assetbank and their brand new trade friendly brochures are out now! (Don’t miss pages 6/7!)
Contact: Antony Barton Programme Manager for Africa antony.barton@explore.co.uk
MALAWI TOURISM
Malawi Tourism promotes the travel and hospitality industry of Malawi, country in south-eastern Africa, often referred to as the “Warm Heart of Africa.” While relatively small, its diversity makes it a hidden gem in African tourism. Malawi’s Tourism product has always had stunning landscapes, amazing beaches and is also well known for the friendliness of its people. The country’s Tourism has undergone an amazing wildlife transformation to see it emerge as a safari gem and one of the most complete destinations in Africa – Lake, Landscape, Culture and now Wildlife experiences of the highest quality. The genuine smiles that greet all visitors really do make it the ‘Warm Heart of Africa’.
Key Highlights:
1. Lake Malawi: The centerpiece of tourism in the country, this vast freshwater lake is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, sandy beaches, and diverse aquatic life, including unique cichlid fish species. Lake Malawi National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. Wildlife and National Parks: Malawi boasts several wildlife reserves and national parks, such as Liwonde National Park, Majete Wildlife Reserve, and Nyika Plateau National Park, where visitors can enjoy safaris, birdwatching, and encounters with the “Big Five.”
3. Cultural Heritage: Malawi is home to vibrant traditions, music, and festivals, such as the Lake of Stars Festival. The country’s warm and welcoming people are central to its appeal.
4. Adventure and Activities: From hiking Mount Mulanje to exploring the tea estates of Thyolo or indulging in water sports on Lake Malawi, the country offers a variety of experiences.
Contact: Dyson Banda dyson.banda@malawihighcommission.co.uk
RWANDAIR
Departing from their Kigali base, RwandAir is one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines. Operating 14 aircraft it has one of the youngest state-of-the-art fleets on the African continent. With a reputation for delivering a premium service to all its customers. The airline currently offers services to over 20 destinations throughout Africa, Europe and Middle East.
This summer, RwandAir introduced daily non-stop flights from London Heathrow Terminal 4 to Kigali, Rwanda. Additionally, they offer three times a week flights from Brussels and Paris to Kigali. Passengers can expect unparalleled comfort and elegance in both Economy and Business class aboard their modern Airbus A330 aircraft.
Contact: Robert Atkins ratkins@rwandair.co.uk
TRAVELPACK
Whether providing a tailor-made service or dealing with the most obscure requests, our team are always willing to go the extra mile to help agents secure bookings against direct sell operators. Our supplier for India is our sister company so we are able to offer an unrivalled tailored and personalised service.
We have exclusive flight, hotel and touring products from a wide range of suppliers to ensure we have competitive prices and a wide product range, including access to top sporting and music events. Our specialists in our core destinations have sold and travelled to those destinations and we continually train our staff with airlines, hotels, tourist boards, suppliers and ensure we send our team on regular FAM trips.
We offer guaranteed prices for all pre-reg holidays – the price you agree is the price you pay! If we make an error we absorb the cost.
Travelpack provides their agents with:
- Personalised marketing materials such as social media banners, destination or special offer posters, joint leaflets, E-tickets, confirmations, vouchers etc
- Joint marketing campaigns
- Product- or destination-focussed training
- Destination experts for your client events and shows
- Fam Trips to our amazing core destinations – Canada, The USA, India, Africa, the Far East and Africa
- White label websites and XML connectivity
- Our five Regional Sales Managers are available on email, mobile or whatsapp seven days a week
- Dedicated Agents’ Facebook group which have access to exclusive competitions and incentives
- We offer price parity
Contact: Graham Hawkins graham.hawkins@travelpack.com
Travel Promoters
(representing Madikwe Safari Lodge, Lanzerac, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa and Babanango Game Reserve)
Travel Promoters – portfolio of “properties with personality”
Hi, from Travel Promoters team@travelpromoters.co.uk
UK representatives for a luxury portfolio in Southern & East Africa. From wine estates to Big 5 Game Lodges, beach resorts offering ocean safaris to luxury boutique escapes, river cruises & private villas.
We will be bringing you news from 4 of our partners, each one with a story to tell & leaders in their field.
Lanzerac, one of the oldest wine estates, situated on the outskirts of vibrant Stellenbosch. Award-winning wine & spa destination, offering fine dining, wine tasting, cellar tours, adventure & relaxation.
Madikwe Safari Lodge, luxury lodge in the malaria free, Big 5 Madikwe Reserve in SA. 3 lodges offer family friendly safaris, adults only lodges and a private sole use villa.
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa, a luxurious hotel in Johannesburg. An artistic oasis nestled in acres of lush, manicured gardens, a feast for the senses this property embodies ‘personality’ and offers varied dining, carefully curated spaces and the opportunity to relax in our Balinese inspired spa.
Babanango Game Reserve. A relatively new, award-winning safari offering, set in incredible scenery & just 3 lodges in the entire reserve, perfectly placed to combine safari with beach and historical tours in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa.
Contact: London: Ailsa Tavares, Managing Director & Rosanna Pearce, Account Manager ailsa@travelpromoters.co.uk
Chester: Leanne Grobler, Account Director leanne@travelpromoters.co.uk
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
Zimbabwe is a country rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it a prime destination for Holiday. Located in Southern Africa Bordering South Africa, Zambia, Botswana and Mozambique, Zimbabwe is three international airports with 1 stop connecting flights from the United Kingdom. The Zimbabwe Tourism Board Office in UK is located at Zimbabwe House on 429 Strand in London with destination information for Visitors and Travel Facilitators.
Key Attractions
Adventure and Activities: Wildlife Safaris | Birdwatching | Museums | Whitewater Rafting | Bunji Jumping | Parasailing | Sunset Boat Cruises | Cultural Theatres | Helicopter Rides over Victoria Falls | Fishing | Golf | Hiking
Natural Wonders: Zimbabwe is home to stunning landscapes, including the majestic Victoria Falls, which is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The country also boasts diverse wildlife and beautiful national parks such as Hwange and Mana Pools, which are ideal for safari experiences
Cultural Heritage: The Great Zimbabwe World Heritage Site is a significant historical landmark that attracts visitors interested in the rich history and culture of the region. Constructed between the years 900 -1100AD it is the second largest ancient monument in Africa.
Contact: Aaron F. M. Chingombe aaron@ztazim.co.zw
