Tag: Africa
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From Year-Round Sailings, to Whisky, and Africa Circumnavigation: These new Cruise Ships are Vacation Destinations in Their Own Rights
Seabourn, one of the leaders in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, launches its first-ever “Grand Africa Voyage.” Departing November 30, 2024, Seabourn Sojourn will circumnavigate the continent and sail more than 17,000 miles during a 90-day roundtrip adventure from Barcelona, Spain. The journey will offer a world of experiences for guests, visiting 44 marquee and…
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Power in Pattern: Africa Fashion Is Packed With Pretty Patterns From Across The Continent
From the contrasting style of Lagos-based designer Lisa Folawiyo to Doreen Mashika’s traditional Tanzanian fare, Victoria & Albert Museum’s Africa Fashion exhibition is packed with inspiring patterns from across the continent. 45 designers from over 20 countries feature in landmark Africa Fashion exhibition Africa Fashion is a landmark exhibition celebrating the irresistible creativity, ingenuity and…
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High-end hospitality group enters the luxury safari segment
This landmark project is in response to travellers’ growing desire for experiential offerings that enable them to build a deeper connection with their chosen destination. Marriott enters the luxury safari segment. JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge signals growth in the continent as the global hospitality leader enters the luxury safari segment. Marriott International, announced it has signed…
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Banking, telecoms, and insurance are Africa’s most valuable sectors. Report
South African Brands Dominate Ranking of Africa’s Most Valuable. MTN retains title of Africa’s most valuable brand, brand value US$2.7 billion. Capitec Bank overtakes Vodacom as Africa’s strongest brand, Brand Strength Index (BSI) score 89.2 out of 100. South African brands dominate the Brand Finance Africa 150 2021 ranking once again, with the…
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Dior tackles critics head-on with all-black fashion show
Menswear designer Kim Jones shines spotlight on Ghana in tie-up with painter Amoako Boafo
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Trophy bottles with a surprise at the top
Glass sculptor Simone Crestani introduces two new stunning tabletop collections, fully handcrafted in mouth-blown glass: Vanitas and Africa. Simone Crestani’s aesthetic tends toward time-honored artistic values – balance, elegance, grace – yet his creations are complete novelties in the glassart world. Simone had the privilege of growing up close to Venice…