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African Tourism Board Launch was a success: A new era just started for African Travel & Tourism

April 12, 2019 by Forimmediaterelease

The two arms of the African Tourism Board had their official launch event yesterday at the Cape Town International Convention Center Conference Theatre during World Tavel Market Africa.

The African Tourism Board Association and the African Tourism Board Marketing Association are joining under the brand African Tourism Board and are now seen as a new Chapter on how Africa becomes one tourism destination. Both arms have access to the “ATB friends of the media group”, and are coordinating activities and events whenever possible.

The Association is fully under African Leadership. It’s based in South Africa, and is forming an initial group of directors to work with newly appointed President Alain St. Ange from Seychelles.

On his team of supporters are Cuthbert Ncube, Regional Vice-Chair UNWTO Affiliate Membership and Chief Executive Director Kwela Fleet Management. The Hon. Minister or Tourism for the Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, Kwakye Donker, CEO African Tourism Partners in Ghana and South Africa, Francoise Kameni Lele, AFBS Cameron, the Hon. Minister Madam Memunatu B. Pratt, the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs for Sierra Leone, among many others.

African Tourism Board Marketing Association is based in the United States and is providing overseas marketing support for Africa under the leadership of Juergen Steinmetz of the eTN Group in Hawaii, USA and Doris Woerfel in Pretoria, South Africa. Together with a team of global supporters, the marketing arm of ATB will explore new opportunities and cost-sharing projects for inbound tourism for the African Continent.

As a start at the ATB launch last night Dov Kalmann explained the potential of travelers from Israel for Africa and introduced the new African Tourism Board office in Tel Aviv.

Arjun Mukund from Delhi, India said 1.2 billion Indians are current and future potential travelers and he wanted to make sure the African Tourism Board in India will help to achieve growing interest for Indian tourists.

Additional ATB offices are planned in the United States and Germany to start with.

Chairman Juergen Steinmetz explained: “Sharing resources, going after potential niche markets, sharing costs and giving both destinations and stakeholders representation in key markets will help to raise awareness for the African continent. We like to open a window for large, medium and small businesses in a sustainable way.”

Newly appointed CEO Doris Woerfel sees huge potential for Africa from China and will be concentrating to build a broad membership base in Africa for ATB.

The launch was an action-packed event in Capetown hosted by Carol Weaving, Managing Director of Reed Exhibition Africa. She pledged the support of the World Travel Market for African Tourism Board.

Cape Town Tourism CEO Enver Duminy supported the need for an African Tourism Board in his welcome remark.

The highlight of the event was a 30-minute presentation by Dr. Peter Tarlow on security and safety. There is no tourism without security, he said in an engaging session last night. Dr. Tarlow was appointed as the new Travel & Security advisor for African Tourism Board Marketing Association. He is leading safertourism.com

The launch started with a dinner sponsored by Tony Smith of the HongKong based iFREE Group . The group also provided free ATB sim cards to everyone attending.

Professor Geoffrey Lipman introduced the African Lung initiative by video.

More information on African Tourism Board please visit www.africantourismboard.com 

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Visiting Mauritius: What is the best way to rent a car in Mauritius?

March 14, 2019 by PressEditor

Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, welcomes visitors with its exotic beaches and fine hotels. It is a great destination for holidays and relaxation. As Mark Twain said: “Mauritius was made first, and then heaven; and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.” This paradise island is an ideal year-round destination with a bounty of opportunities for adventure in the form of safari wildlife, underwater activities, canyoning, zip lining, and so much more.

What’s the best way to get around the island?

In Mauritius, there are different means of transport from scooters and group coach buses to taxis and vans. For a serene and a comfortable trip, it is recommended to rent a small car with costs starting at just 25 euro per day. Smaller cars are more conducive to driving the narrower roads in Mauritius, and roads are paved and in fair condition, so it is worth driving instead of being driven for an exceptional, fun, and more adventurous experience.

Once visitors have landed at the main airport of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), renting a car from a local car rental agency is a breeze. While it is likely customers will be able to find most of the major international car rental agencies, depending on the travel destination, quite often locally-owned companies offer lower rates.

How to choose a local Mauritius car rental agency

There is one local Mauritius car rental company in Mauritius that has been experiencing massive growth over the past 10 years, and there is good reason for this tremendous success. Pingouin Car rental agency customers can pre-book a car and payment can be done directly online via the secured website through either a 25% advance payment or 100% prepaid. Before arrival, there is express check-in online, making for a smoother car delivery at the car rental booth. A confirmation email is sent so all that needs to be done is to proceed to pick up the vehicle from the company agents.

Airport Pickup

Cars are readily available at the airport car rental Mauritius booths which is just outside the arrival terminal. Out of the 12 car rentals found at the airport, Pingouin Car Co., Ltd. is highly recommended. This local Mauritius car rental agency at the airport company provides rapid car delivery and drop off, great customer service, value for money, and it has an excellent staff which treats any problem professionally. Vehicle road service is also available on a 24-hour basis.

Choosing the right car for your budget

Different categories of cars are available for many occasions from Pingouin Car Co. For example, a Toyota Hilux can be rented for mountain trips, while economical small cars like the Hyundai I10 and Kia Picanto are the perfect choice for navigating the smaller roads. For honeymoons, there are SUVs like the Kia Sportage, BMW X1, and Nissan Qahsqai.  Drivers will not be at a lack for choice here.

Convenience and Ease

Holidays should be hassle-free. It means fulfilling a vacation dream and will likely involve quite a bit of expenses especially when traveling with family. Renting cars no longer needs to be a burden on the budget if a local car hire Mauritius agency is selected which provides services at a much cheaper price. In addition, the ease of renting and driving abroad in a new country is easier than one might think. For example, Pingouin Car rental in Mauritius enables vacationers to drive in Mauritius with their own local driving license. To rent a car from Pingouin Car, all that is needed is a driving license, passport, and a debit/credit card.

The prices are very competitive, and there are many extras to choose from such as WI-FI Hotspot which will be especially helpful when traveling with family and children, and GPS navigation helps drivers roam all around the island without any difficulty. The agency also offers car seats for babies and children as well as a SIM card which helps visitors to stay connected in Mauritius.

Advice when driving in Mauritius

If you are using GPS, there may be a difference in the kilometers stated to reach a location. Mauritius is an evolving island, so it is advisable not to confine directions 100% to the GPS.

As elsewhere in the world, drivers must follow the speed limit. There are hidden cameras and radars around the island.

The driver and passengers must wear seat belts. Speaking on a mobile phone when driving is a no-no, and vehicles must stop at zebra crossings to let pedestrians cross the road.

In Mauritius, driving is on the left so all vehicles are right-hand drive. If you come from a country where you drive on the right side of the road, then an automatic transmission vehicle will be easier to manage.

Here in your car…

…on the island of Mauritius, you will only receive happy travel memories. So, go ahead and start making your travel plans!

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