Joburg makes TripAdvisors list of Top 10 Destinations in Africa

JOHANNESBURG has made TripAdvisor’s top ten list in the Travelers’ Choice Awards for Best Destinations in Africa.

Joburg’s 2018 TripAdvisor citation reads as follows: “#Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip café or five-star restaurant. And if you’re a shopper, bring an extra, empty suitcase. With malls, open air markets and places that blend the two, you’ll find plenty of unique souvenirs.”


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London tops the list

HIGHLIGHTING Europe’s strength and growing popularity in the MICE industry. The list was compiled according to sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network, valued at more than $14.7 billion and including more than 40 million room nights in 2017 – helping to support more than 715,000 events worldwide. For the fourth consecutive year, #London tops the European list, with Barcelona ranking the second most popular destination for the MICE community.

The top 10 cities in Europe in 2018 are:

1   London, England
2   Barcelona, Spain
3   Berlin, Germany
4   Amsterdam, Netherlands
5   Madrid, Spain
6   Paris, France
7   Frankfurt, Germany
8   Rome, Italy
9   Munich, Germany
10 Lisbon, Portugal

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Chinese travellers second largest inbound market To Australia

AUSTRALIA was in the Top 10 Destinations at the 2018 ShanghaiWow Hotel and Travel Forum and Award Ceremony in Shanghai last week.

ShanghaiWow is a WeChat account with over five million followers that introduces destinations and experiences to readers.

It is the first year for the awards which combine the world's best destinations and experiences for discerning international Chinese travellers.

In 2017, China was Australia’s second largest inbound market for visitor arrivals and largest market for total spend and visitor nights.


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Down by the watering hole

THE Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in Tsavo National Park has been recognized as one of Kenya’s top 10 Hotels by the US Travel Website TripAdvisor. 

Kilaguni emerged 7th out of 10 overall and this is a testament to Serena Hotel’s commitment in providing exceptional guest experiences, quality products and services across all our properties in the region.

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3rd Best Hotel for families in the UAE

THE Coral Beach Resort Sharjah won the 3rd place among the top 10 hotels for families in UAE by TripAdvisor. The award falls under the “Traveler’s Choice Awards” carried by the leading travel and tourism platform for the year 2018.

The Coral Beach Resort Sharjah recently underwent a complete refurbishment of rooms and facilities that has given it a brand new appeal. The deluxe resort is located on one of the emirate’s principal sand beaches and features a range of leisure activities for all ages, including the Rimal Club, state-of-the-art fitness center, children’s pool, indoor playroom and complimentary Kid’s Club as well as tennis (By Clark Francis Tennis Academy), badminton, volleyball and two outdoor swimming pools.

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Baby Boomers Top 10 Destinations

WITH an increasing number of baby boomers opting to travel later in life, new data from Emirates has revealed the top 10 destinations visited by this group of travellers. The top #destinations highlight the baby boomers’ love for all things European. On average, baby boomer’s trips spanned 20 days and they travelled twice a year.

The top 10 Emirates destinations for baby boomers are: 

1.   London 

2.   Rome 

3.   Paris 

4.   Dublin 

5.   Athens 

6.   Barcelona 

7.   Manchester 

8.   Amsterdam 

9.   Milan 

10. Frankfurt

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New Zealand in Lonely Planet 2018 Best of Travel Top 10

LONELY Planet has named New Zealand in the Top 10 countries to visit in 2018 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 201. #NewZealand is ranked fifth on the book’s list of Top 10 Countries 2018. 

It is the second time that New Zealand has appeared on the list with the last appearance in 2010 Best in Travel 2018 is Lonely Planet’s 13th annual collection of the world’s hottest destinations, experiences and trends for the year ahead.

The best-selling inspirational travel yearbook highlights the top 10 countries, cities and regions that Lonely Planet’s experts recommend travellers experience in 2018. 

Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries 2018 are: 

1. Chile 

2. South Korea 

3. Portugal 

4. Djibouti 

5. New Zealand 

6. Malta 

7. Georgia 

8. Mauritius 

9. China 

10. South Africa

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