South Africa tourism targets Indian market

South African Tourism recently has been focussing to draw Indian tourists to the country. To strengthen their initiative they recently collaborated with Kingfisher Resorts and Royal African Discoveries and conducted a FAM trip for selected travel agents from India.

Hanneli Slabber, Country Manager, South African Tourism said, “Travel agents influence tourism planning decisions and outcomes by being trusted advisors and guides for travel enthusiasts who want to explore the world. Therefore, continued engagement with the Indian travel trade for training, educating and showcasing the destination is high on our priority. Through this partnership with Kingfisher Resorts we got an opportunity to showcase their extravagant properties and luxury safaris experiences. Royal African Discoveries put together a fantastic itinerary for the group which got the travel agents to experience the innumerable activities on offer for Indian travellers in the Rainbow Nation.”

Sun International Hotels and resorts Southern Africa was in the limelight at the recently held Kids Central exhibition in Mumbai at World Trade Centre.There was a kids fashion show as well in which Rajan Kalra, Associate Director of Sales, Sun International was a special guest. The winner of the show got a chance to win a package of 3 nights/4 days stay at the Palace of the Lost City in Sun City. A major attraction at the event was Sun International set up of 3 dimensional vision of the hotel with a hot air balloon image which provided a colourful photo opportunity for the large appreciative audience.

Other initiatives taken by South African tourism are partnerships with Thomas Cook (India) and Kuoni India to offer unique travel packages to Indians which would comprise of exciting journey at affordable prices that cover the best of what South Africa as a destination has to offer.

6 Aug 2013

HOLIDAYS IN THE SUMMER ON MARRAKECH MOROCCO

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HOLIDAYS IN THE SUMMER ON MARRAKECH MOROCCO

Holidays in the summer on Marrakech Morocco

Marrakech or Marrakesh, known as the “Red City”, is the most important former imperial city in Morocco’s history. The city of Marrakesh is the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains, being also the 2nd largest city in Morocco. Like many North African cities, the city of Marrakech comprises both an old fortified city (the médina) and an adjacent modern city (called Gueliz).

It is served by Ménara International Airport and a rail link to Casablanca and the north.Marrakech has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaa el Fna. The square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers and musicians. By night food stalls open in the square turning it into a huge busy open-air restaurant.

Holidays in the summer on Marrakech Morocco – From the moment you arrive inMarrakesh, you will get a different feeling. beauty and uniqueness found in the city of Marrakesh to make your vacation more interesting. many tours that can be visited in Marrakesh. among Moroccan architecture, the Moroccan tradition of the Moorish garden. there are many more that you can find in Marrakesh. hopefully be an inspiration for you! happy summer vacation!