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Spring into Southern Africa With African Travel, Inc.

February 1st, 2016, by Sherwin Banda

Spring into Southern Africa With African Travel, Inc.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 24, 2016 – It’s almost springtime in the US, which means it’s the perfect time to start planning a safari to southern Africa’s subtropical coastal playground. African Travel, Inc., who was recently named the “Best Tour Operator to Africa” by Recommend readers and one of Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best,” is offering a variety of Safari Vacation Packages that showcase southern Africa’s legendary springtime beauty at an unparalleled value.

“The seasons in Africa run counter to those in the northern hemisphere, so our spring is the best time to start planning a springtime African safari from September to November,” said Sherwin Banda, president, African Travel. “The Cape provinces are particularly spectacular this time of year, as thousands of vibrant wildflowers come together to form an iridescent carpet of colors. These packages all feature ample time exploring the breathtaking scenery, which transforms into a
photographer’s fantasy and a birdwatcher’s delight.”

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African travel, Inc. Won “Best Tour Operator to Africa” by Recommends readers!

November 5th, 2015, by Joanna Bielawski

African travel, Inc. Won “Best Tour Operator to Africa” by Recommends Readers!

African Travel, Inc. has been crafting custom safaris for 40 years and is honored to have earned the title of this year’s “Best Tour Operator in Africa” by Recommend readers. The company will continue adding to its award-winning brochure collection in 2016, releasing new Safari Vacation Packages that are proven favorites among travel agents and their clients.

“I couldn’t be prouder to add this incredible accolade to our growing list of recent awards, which also includes the #3 spot on Travel + Leisure’s 2015 list of ‘World’s Best Safari Outfitters,’” said Banda.  “From all of us at African Travel, Inc. – thank you.”

 

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The Travel Corporation Announces Adoption of New TreadRight Animal Welfare Policy 

October 13th, 2015, by African Travel

The Travel Corporation Announces Adoption of New TreadRight Animal Welfare Policy 

~ New commitment to animal welfare is based on the “Five Freedoms,” a compact of rights for animals under human control ~

The Travel Corporation USA’s family of brands, including African Travel, Inc., Brendan Vacations, Contiki, Grand European Travel, Insight Vacations, Lion World Travel, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Trafalgar, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, are proud to announce that they are adopting a new TreadRight Animal Welfare Policy in collaboration with The TreadRight Foundation.

As part of The Travel Corporation (TTC)’s continued journey to ensure the environment and communities they visit remain vibrant for generations to come, the TreadRight Animal Welfare Policy will help ensure that all of the company’s experiences meet globally recognized animal welfare criteria. Based on the “Five Freedoms,” a compact of rights for animals under human control, the Animal Welfare Policy asserts that animals under human control should have freedom from hunger and thirst; freedom from discomfort; freedom from pain, injury, and disease; freedom to express normal behavior; and freedom from fear and distress.

This newly adopted policy will assist TTC’s operations team as they vet and assess all animal related activities offered. Rare activities that may not be in line with the TreadRight Animal Welfare Policy will be phased out and replaced with activities that meet and exceed these standards.

“We are constantly evaluating our impact on the destinations we visit, and we certainly include animal welfare in that scope,” said Richard Launder, president, The Travel Corporation USA. “This policy is another example of our commitment to protecting and conserving wildlife, the environment, and local ecosystems and communities.”

In the spirit of our commitment, on October 4, World Animal Day, TTC joined World Animal Protection in signing the Elephant-friendly Tourist Pledge. By signing the pledge, TTC committed not to sell, offer or promote venues or activities involving elephant rides and shows. TTC and its brands commit to offer only those with a high standard of elephant welfare and conservation, with responsible viewing of elephants in wild or semi-wild habitats.

"As The Travel Corporation and our family of brands continue on our sustainability journey, guided by The TreadRight Foundation, we recognize the importance of continually adopting new best practices and policies in the interest of helping to drive the positive transformation of the travel industry,” said Brett Tollman, CEO, The Travel Corporation and co-founder of The TreadRight Foundation. "We are proud to collaborate with World Animal Protection in the interests of ensuring the industry embraces animal-friendly tourism and strengthens wildlife protection."

The announcement of the TreadRight Animal Welfare Policy and the signing of the Elephant-friendly Tourist Pledge reaffirm TTC’s commitment to wildlife, which was already firmly established through its continuing support of the TreadRight Wildlife Initiative, which works in partnership with WildAid and the Wilderness Foundation – Africa to ensure the well-being of animals.

For more details, please visit TreadRight.org. Join TreadRight’s social media community at facebook.com/treadright or twitter.com/TreadRightOrg using the hashtag #LetsTreadRight.

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