PNW APTA Chapter

LUXURY AFRICA - Curated Experience Across Southern & East Africa.

Join us for this exciting experience tailored for travel advisors seeking to elevate their luxury Africa Portfolio. You will get a unique opportunity to feel and understand the essence of African Safari - luxury experiences in Southern & Eastern Africa.

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Luxury Africa
Curated Experiences Across Southern & East Africa

Join PNW APTA Chapter for an exciting and inspiring presentation designed specifically for Travel Advisors seeking to elevate their luxury Africa portfolio.

Presenters are:
Rita Anagnostopouls – US Sales and Marketing Manager
Shai Goodman – Mateya Safari Lodge
They will take you on a curated journey through a collection of exceptional five-star properties and experiences across East and Southern Africa.

East Africa
Explore the refined safari offerings of the Elewana Collection, TAASA Lodge, and Migration Camp, each delivering immersive wildlife experiences paired with elevated comfort and service.
Zimbabwe
Experience Victoria Falls River Lodge, offering front-row access to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in an elegant riverside setting.
Botswana
Discover Xigera Safari Lodge, an iconic Okavango Delta property known for its exclusivity, design, and deeply immersive safari experience.
South Africa
• Jabulani — where conservation meets a Relais & Châteaux dining experience and intimate encounters with rescued elephants
• FedAir — extending the luxury experience seamlessly into the skies
• Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Johannesburg
• The Leeu Collection in Franschhoek
• Cape Grace on Cape Town’s vibrant Waterfront
We look forward to having you join us.

When: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Where: Courtyard by Marriott, 16038 W Valley Highway, Tukwila WA 98188
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM PST
Room: Chinook Room

Here’s why we would like you to attend.
• Strengthen your luxury positioning
• Confidently match clients with premium properties
• Gain insight directly from property representatives and owners
• Discover new opportunities for high-value bookings
• If you’re looking to grow into the high-end market, this is an excellent place to begin.

If luxury Africa is part of your strategy and gives your clients options, this presentation sharpens it.

RSVP: [email protected]

Male Vervet monkey have bright blue testicles, and it’s not a joke or a prank of nature. That shocking color is a real-time status update: the brighter the blue, the healthier, more dominant, and more attractive the male. Females notice. Rivals back off. No fighting required.
I took this photo on Safari in Tanzania Feb 2024. Look closely and you can see his blue testicles.
Photo: Vicky White

Did you know this?
Elephants have a built-in GPS — literally.
Elephants follow ancient migration routes so consistently that their trails can be seen from space.
They also “hear” storms 100 miles away through vibrations in the ground.

Join us for an engaging hour of inspiration and learning with Wilderness Seekers.

Their mission is simple: to empower travel advisors with the tools, partnerships, and inspiration to turn “dream safaris” into unforgettable journeys.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Webinar – Scan the QR Code below to register
Featuring: Lori Voss, Sales Executive

Join us as we learn about Zanzibar Hotel Collection September 16th, as we host our understanding Africa Event with .s65 .

We are excited to learn about ’s The Zanzibar Collections’ luxury lodges.

To attend our event, SCAN the QR Code, TAP the link on our bio or email us: [email protected] to RSVP.

Join us at our Understanding Africa Series this June as we experience Africa with , one of the regions leading DMC known for curating authentic and immersive travel experiences across East, South Africa as well as the Indian Ocean Islands.

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PNW APTA Chapter: Newsletter

We had the pleasure of hosting Joshua Nyiera CEO of Acacia Holidays all the way from Nairobi MagicalKenya for an awesome workshop with our members. What a wealth of experience in selling Africa from Morocco to Madagascar, Tunisia to Tanzania, Mara to Mozambique, Vic falls to Seychelles, Ghana to Kenya….. name it…..Your African Safari Expert indeed!
APTA: Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa
Can’t wait to get our members on a fam trip to East Africa soon…..stay tuned!
Asante Joshua.

: We are thrilled to be hosting Acacia Holidays Acacia Holidays and unlocking an opportunity for our guests to not only learn how to turn a travel dream into an unforgettable adventure but also have a one on one engagement with Joshua Nyiera Joshua Nyiera - a visionary tourism leader and founder of Acacia Holidays.

We are thrilled to be hosting Acacia Holidays and unlocking an opportunity for our guests to not only learn how to turn a travel dream into an unforgettable adventure but also have a one on one engagement with Joshua Nyiera - a visionary tourism leader and founder of Acacia Holidays.

And GUESS WHAT???

FEE is FREE plus YOU will stand a chance to win a FAM TRIP to Kenya. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO REGISTER NOW!!!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-with-acacia-holidays-tickets-1333349637659?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us on our 3rd Webinar as we learn about Africa Showcase Roadshow and Essence of Africa. The esteem speakers include Jacqui Raymond and Amanda Margison.

Register for a FREE attendance here ➡️ https://apta.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a080b7fc09ca7ad29484f70c&id=e8fe15ba6a&e=2ae31cf571