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The Fazendin Portfolio Launches Promotion for Malawi and Zambia -- 06/30/2008
Today, The Fazendin Portfolio, provider of integrated marketing and representation services for the African travel industry, announces expanded promotion services to present Malawi and Zambia travel experiences to the North American market. Ulendo Safaris, the company’s newest client, specializes in safaris in Malawi and Zambia. The Fazendin Portfolio is now the official North American office for Ulendo Safaris and will also represent the company at a variety of travel trade industry events in North America.
Alfajiri Introduces Yoga at Luxury Kenya Villas -- 06/20/2008
Alfajiri, comprised of three luxury Kenya villas on the Indian Ocean coast, announces the addition of private Indian yoga instruction now available to all guests. Famed for privacy and discreet, yet attentive, service, the Alfajiri Villas have long been a favorite getaway of the international jet set. The property’s new private yoga instruction, available in the villas overlooking the ocean, at the pool, in the garden or wherever a guest desires, is the latest offering to be added at this luxury Kenya villa and makes Alfajiri Villas one of the few destinations in East Africa to offer yoga.
Kenya’s Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp Join The Fazendin Portfolio -- 06/13/2008
The Fazendin Portfolio is pleased to announce that Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp are the company’s newest clients. Raising the bar on Kenyan luxury accommodations, Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp offer private, exclusive options both on the Indian Ocean Coast one hour south of Mombasa, Kenya as well as on safari in Kenya’s Tsavo National Park. The Fazendin Portfolio provides travel marketing as well as representation, sales and public relations services in the North American region exclusively for Africa-based travel suppliers.
Front Row Seat to Kenya’s Annual Great Wildebeest Migration Still Available -- 05/29/2008
Heritage Hotels, proprietors of Kenya’s top luxury safari camps, is ramping up for a busy summer. The company is thrilled to announce that Kenya’s famed Maasai Mara is green and in peak condition for the fast-approaching Great Wildebeest Migration, during which 1.2 million wildebeest migrate north into Kenya from the Serengeti plains. For travelers looking for a special, last-minute summer vacation, Heritage Hotels is now offering very attractive pricing on their popular luxury flying safaris in Kenya.
Impressive Renovations Now Complete at Kenya’s Top Properties -- 05/29/2008
Heritage Hotels is pleased to announce the completion of impressive renovations at Mara Intrepids Camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, home of the Great Wildebeest Migration each summer. Mara Intrepids Camp was recently honored by readers of Conde Nast Traveler as the TOP Kenyan property to be featured on the publication’s esteemed “Top 100 Readers’ Choice Awards, Best in the World” directory, and these new amenities build on the property’s outstanding reputation.
Summer Travel Opportunities Reach Out to Travel Industry -- 05/01/2008
Heritage Hotels, proprietors of Kenya’s top luxury safari camps, is ramping up for a busy summer. Yes, there will be tourists as always in the country to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration during summer’s peak season, but not as many as the industry was planning for prior to the violence that erupted after Kenya’s contested presidential elections in late 2007. However, an unprecedented number of travel agents and tour operators from the North American market will be visiting Kenya this summer to see firsthand that the destination is as lovely as ever and has recovered from the political strife that plagued the country earlier this year.
African Latitude Forges Ahead as Leader in Community Tourism -- 03/10/2008
Recently honored by National Geographic Adventure as one of the top ten safari operators in the world, African Latitude strives to increase working relationships in safari operations with local communities. Not only does the company have strong relationships with these communities, but they have created partnerships whereby the Masai people are directly involved with and benefiting from the tourism industry – the ultimate model for sustainable tourism today. Today, the company announced plans to further this commitment by supporting an orphanage and school in the largest slum in Nairobi, Kibera.
Biggest Earth Day Ever Fast Approaching -- 02/26/2008
The Fazendin Portfolio, representing top African travel companies, takes the conservation of Africa’s delicate ecosystems very seriously and enthusiastically supports the global environmental initiatives that have been successfully implemented since the first Earth Day nearly four decades ago. Tourists are demanding environmentally friendly options and Africa’s finest travel providers are responding with a variety of programs in 2008.
Learn the Secrets of Wildlife Photography in Africa -- 01/22/2008
A welcome departure from the standard African safari, EcoTraining’s safari programs have for years been providing a hands-on experience for travelers exploring the African bush. This May, travelers can also learn to photograph African wildlife and scenery like a pro with EcoTraining partner and professional wildlife photographer Lex Hes.
Letter to the Media January 2008 -- 01/09/2008
The year 2007 was an excellent year in travel to Africa. Our partners welcomed record numbers of North American travelers to Africa. Additionally, African Latitude and Heritage Hotels enjoyed high-profile media coverage in National Geographic Adventure and Conde Nast Traveler respectively. Ethiopia was certainly the rising star of the year, with a significant increase in the number of inquiries about travel to Ethiopia. So what’s in store for 2008?

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About The Fazendin Portfolio

The Fazendin Portfolio, a collection of classic African travel products, partners with Heritage Hotels (Kenya), Express Travel Group (East Africa), African Latitude (Kenya and Tanzania) and Dinknesh (Ethiopia) Tours. These portfolio partners incorporate some of the very best, most special travel experiences one can have in Africa today. And with our North American office based in Denver, CO, travelers, the travel trade and the media can now contact these fantastic African companies locally! With an eye for what North American travelers are looking for when it comes to travel to Africa, The Fazendin Portfolio provides timely and relevant news and information to you.

The Fazendin Portfolio Fact Sheet

Sarah Fazendin is available for comment on travel trends and issues, click here.

Media Information Form

If you are a member of the press and interested in working with The Fazendin Portfolio, please download and complete this form and send (along with samples of your work) to PO Box 5666, Denver CO 80217.

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Story Ideas

Click here for some fun story ideas regarding travel to Africa.

Kenya's Road to Recovery from the April 2008 edition of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine.

This well-researched article provides a solid overview of the post-election violence that erupted in Kenya in early January 2008 and offers a look at the future of Kenya and the tourism industry there. The Fazendin Portfolio’s President, Sarah Fazendin, was interviewed for and quoted in this article, which offers insight from key players in the tourism industry both in the United States and in Kenya. If you or your clients have outstanding questions about traveling to Kenya, this article is definitely worth a read.


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	Press Press Releases The Fazendin Portfolio Launches Promotion for Malawi and Zambia -- 06/30/2008 Today, The Fazendin Portfolio, provider of integrated marketing and representation services for the African travel industry, announces expanded promotion services to present Malawi and Zambia travel experiences to the North American market. Ulendo Safaris, the company’s newest client, specializes in safaris in Malawi and Zambia. The Fazendin Portfolio is now the official North American office for Ulendo Safaris and will also represent the company at a variety of travel trade industry events in North America. Alfajiri Introduces Yoga at Luxury Kenya Villas -- 06/20/2008 Alfajiri, comprised of three luxury Kenya villas on the Indian Ocean coast, announces the addition of private Indian yoga instruction now available to all guests. Famed for privacy and discreet, yet attentive, service, the Alfajiri Villas have long been a favorite getaway of the international jet set. The property’s new private yoga instruction, available in the villas overlooking the ocean, at the pool, in the garden or wherever a guest desires, is the latest offering to be added at this luxury Kenya villa and makes Alfajiri Villas one of the few destinations in East Africa to offer yoga. Kenya’s Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp Join The Fazendin Portfolio -- 06/13/2008 The Fazendin Portfolio is pleased to announce that Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp are the company’s newest clients. Raising the bar on Kenyan luxury accommodations, Alfajiri Villas and Galdessa Camp offer private, exclusive options both on the Indian Ocean Coast one hour south of Mombasa, Kenya as well as on safari in Kenya’s Tsavo National Park. The Fazendin Portfolio provides travel marketing as well as representation, sales and public relations services in the North American region exclusively for Africa-based travel suppliers. Front Row Seat to Kenya’s Annual Great Wildebeest Migration Still Available -- 05/29/2008 Heritage Hotels, proprietors of Kenya’s top luxury safari camps, is ramping up for a busy summer. The company is thrilled to announce that Kenya’s famed Maasai Mara is green and in peak condition for the fast-approaching Great Wildebeest Migration, during which 1.2 million wildebeest migrate north into Kenya from the Serengeti plains. For travelers looking for a special, last-minute summer vacation, Heritage Hotels is now offering very attractive pricing on their popular luxury flying safaris in Kenya. Impressive Renovations Now Complete at Kenya’s Top Properties -- 05/29/2008 Heritage Hotels is pleased to announce the completion of impressive renovations at Mara Intrepids Camp in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, home of the Great Wildebeest Migration each summer. Mara Intrepids Camp was recently honored by readers of Conde Nast Traveler as the TOP Kenyan property to be featured on the publication’s esteemed “Top 100 Readers’ Choice Awards, Best in the World” directory, and these new amenities build on the property’s outstanding reputation. Summer Travel Opportunities Reach Out to Travel Industry -- 05/01/2008 Heritage Hotels, proprietors of Kenya’s top luxury safari camps, is ramping up for a busy summer. Yes, there will be tourists as always in the country to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration during summer’s peak season, but not as many as the industry was planning for prior to the violence that erupted after Kenya’s contested presidential elections in late 2007. However, an unprecedented number of travel agents and tour operators from the North American market will be visiting Kenya this summer to see firsthand that the destination is as lovely as ever and has recovered from the political strife that plagued the country earlier this year. African Latitude Forges Ahead as Leader in Community Tourism -- 03/10/2008 Recently honored by National Geographic Adventure as one of the top ten safari operators in the world, African Latitude strives to increase working relationships in safari operations with local communities. Not only does the company have strong relationships with these communities, but they have created partnerships whereby the Masai people are directly involved with and benefiting from the tourism industry – the ultimate model for sustainable tourism today. Today, the company announced plans to further this commitment by supporting an orphanage and school in the largest slum in Nairobi, Kibera. Biggest Earth Day Ever Fast Approaching -- 02/26/2008 The Fazendin Portfolio, representing top African travel companies, takes the conservation of Africa’s delicate ecosystems very seriously and enthusiastically supports the global environmental initiatives that have been successfully implemented since the first Earth Day nearly four decades ago. Tourists are demanding environmentally friendly options and Africa’s finest travel providers are responding with a variety of programs in 2008. Learn the Secrets of Wildlife Photography in Africa -- 01/22/2008 A welcome departure from the standard African safari, EcoTraining’s safari programs have for years been providing a hands-on experience for travelers exploring the African bush. This May, travelers can also learn to photograph African wildlife and scenery like a pro with EcoTraining partner and professional wildlife photographer Lex Hes. Letter to the Media January 2008 -- 01/09/2008 The year 2007 was an excellent year in travel to Africa. Our partners welcomed record numbers of North American travelers to Africa. Additionally, African Latitude and Heritage Hotels enjoyed high-profile media coverage in National Geographic Adventure and Conde Nast Traveler respectively. Ethiopia was certainly the rising star of the year, with a significant increase in the number of inquiries about travel to Ethiopia. So what’s in store for 2008? More Press Releases... 1 2 3 ... 5 \| Next >> About The Fazendin Portfolio The Fazendin Portfolio, a collection of classic African travel products, partners with Heritage Hotels (Kenya), Express Travel Group (East Africa), African Latitude (Kenya and Tanzania) and Dinknesh (Ethiopia) Tours. These portfolio partners incorporate some of the very best, most special travel experiences one can have in Africa today. And with our North American office based in Denver, CO, travelers, the travel trade and the media can now contact these fantastic African companies locally! With an eye for what North American travelers are looking for when it comes to travel to Africa, The Fazendin Portfolio provides timely and relevant news and information to you. The Fazendin Portfolio Fact Sheet Sarah Fazendin is available for comment on travel trends and issues, click here. Media Information Form If you are a member of the press and interested in working with The Fazendin Portfolio, please download and complete this form and send (along with samples of your work) to PO Box 5666, Denver CO 80217. Media Information Form Story Ideas Click here for some fun story ideas regarding travel to Africa. Kenya's Road to Recovery from the April 2008 edition of National Geographic ADVENTURE magazine. This well-researched article provides a solid overview of the post-election violence that erupted in Kenya in early January 2008 and offers a look at the future of Kenya and the tourism industry there. The Fazendin Portfolio’s President, Sarah Fazendin, was interviewed for and quoted in this article, which offers insight from key players in the tourism industry both in the United States and in Kenya. If you or your clients have outstanding questions about traveling to Kenya, this article is definitely worth a read.
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