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15
May
2017
STRIPE TEASE

Watch our video capturing the vibe of this year’s show, feel the FOMO, and then make sure it doesn’t happen again by registering your interest to attend We Are Africa 2017 – because applications are now OPEN!

15
May
2017
SO HOT RIGHT NOW

We Are Africa’s top 25 rated buyers for 2016, as voted by the tribe!

15
May
2017
EXPOSING SOUTH AFRICA’S HIDDEN GEMS

Ahead of this year’s African Travel INDABA, we caught up with the newly appointed South African Tourism CEO, Sisa Ntshona, to find out more about his vision for the future of African travel.

11
May
2017
AFRICA’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST REVEALED AT THE INNOVATION AWARDS 2017

Last night our tribe shimmied on down to Shimmy Beach Club to celebrate the fourth annual Innovation Awards, hosted by The Ritz.

05
May
2017
TOP TEN TRIBE MOMENTS FROM WE ARE AFRICA 2017

2017 will be remembered as the year we brought the creative spirit of our tribe to EVERY element of the show. Here are our top ten highlights!

04
May
2017
TOP FIVE THINGS TO DO BEFORE LEAVING WE ARE AFRICA

If you haven’t already, now’s your last chance to explore all the creative elements on the We Are Africa show floor with our top five countdown…

03
May
2017
MEET THE BRANDS THAT MAKE UP OUR 2017 INNOVATION ZONE

From must-have apps to HD video training, we think that this year’s Innovation Zone has what it takes to make your business better.

03
May
2017
ENERGISING IDEAS AT FUSE

The We Are Africa tribe are no ordinary delegates, and FUSE, brought to you by Wilderness Safaris, is no ordinary conference. Find out how our very first ‘un-conference’ went down yesterday at Grand Café & Beach.

02
May
2017
TEN TEASER INSIGHTS FROM THE CONSERVATION LAB 2017

A flavour of the big hitters who worked together to forge innovative new conservation solutions at this year’s Conservation Lab.

28
Apr
2017
MEET THE SPEAKERS WITH A SPARK IN THEIR EYE

Ahead of our first un-conference, FUSE, we caught up with our SPARK speakers to put them through their paces. Four questions; four minutes – go!

26
Apr
2017
WHAT’S HOT RIGHT NOW IN CAPE TOWN: EXPLORING THE MOTHER CITY

Got a few hours to spare in Cape Town? Remember to leave some time to visit a few of these lesser-known, so-hot-right-now shops, eats and drinks.

26
Apr
2017
GET THE VIBE AT OUR FIRST POP-UP SHOP

Introducing our pop-up shop, VIBE, where you can discover an explosion of modern African brands that celebrate the continent’s contemporary creative spirit.

26
Apr
2017
SEE CAPE TOWN FROM A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW AT OUR PARTNER HOTELS

As the tribe packs their bags and prepares to call one of our incredible partner hotels ‘home’, we find out more about the unique experiences on offer.

21
Apr
2017
REV UP FOR WE ARE AFRICA 2017 WITH GREAT PLAINS CONSERVATION

To celebrate the power of transformative travel, Great Plains Conservation has pimped out a Land Rover and are journeying to We Are Africa 2017!

20
Apr
2017
GO ON A GASTRO SAFARI WITH NAMIBIA EXCLUSIVE

Namibia Exclusive is taking the safari focus away from the animals and directing it towards the talents of local chefs, waiters and lodge managers.

19
Apr
2017
HANDS-ON (BUT DON’T TOUCH): VOLUNTEER TRAVEL THAT ACTUALLY DOES GOOD

As travellers become more curious and adventurous, there’s a growing trend for safari operators immersing guests in hands-on conservation experiences – and thereby inspiring them to become ambassadors for conservation.

18
Apr
2017
COLOUR (DRESS) CODE

We Are Africa has a bold new dress code: cast aside your musty tradeshow wardrobe, embrace the continent’s creative aesthetic and let loose your personality with your show attire. Are you ready for a creative explosion?

Sarah Waiswa
13
Apr
2017
INFLUENCING HER OWN UNIQUE PATH: NAIROBI PHOTOGRAPHER SARAH WAISWA

Ugandan-born Sarah Waiswa fled Idi Amin’s brutal regime to make Kenya home; then fled a corporate career to follow her dream of becoming a photographer. James Davidson reflects on why this inspiring young talent makes being an ‘influencer’ something to be proud of.

11
Apr
2017
INTO AFRICA: THE LATEST AIRLINES OPENING UP THE CONTINENT

It’s no secret that air access is a crucial driver of tourism. Happily, a clutch of international carriers are launching new routes and growing frequencies on key routes into the continent.

11
Apr
2017
TECHNOLOGY GONE WILD: 5 APPS SAVING THE PLANET

Thanks to an emergence of digital apps, everyone from rangers on the ground in the wilderness to urban foodies and gamers are putting their thumbs to work saving our planet’s wildlife. Here are five nifty tools that caught our eye.

09
Apr
2017
KEEPING IT KWANINI: THE MANTA RESORT EXPLAINS WHY TRAVELLERS ARE FLOCKING TO PEMBA ISLAND
Following their win of the 2016 BRAND AFRICA Innovation Award, Olivia Squire talked to Matthew Saus and Mikael Genberg of
07
Apr
2017
SEE AFRICA ON TWO WHEELS WITH THESE MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURES

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or devoted single-track daredevil, Africa is a dusty switch-backed paradise for mountain biking enthusiasts.

06
Apr
2017
LIFE AT SOUTH AFRICA’S LION SANDS

Melissa Twigg reflects on how Lion Sands today is an altogether sleeker affair than it was back in 2004 when she was a receptionist for the lodge.

03
Apr
2017
BLISSED-OUT BEACHES: FIVE SECRET AFRICAN ISLAND ESCAPES

Look beyond the horizon and the African seas are also dishing up a fine selection of island escapes, from Mozambique to Pemba.

31
Mar
2017
WILDERNESS WILDLIFE TRUST USES TOURISM TO PROTECT ZIMBABWE’S WILDLIFE

Wilderness Safaris has launched the Wilderness Wildlife Trust, an independent entity supporting wildlife management, research and education projects.

28
Mar
2017
UNCOVERING CREATIVE SPACE IN THE GHANAIAN CAPITAL OF ACCRA

Ghana’s creative scene is steadily growing, and an entrepreneurial spirit pulses through the country’s capital city, Accra.

27
Mar
2017
WORD-OF-MOUTH: HOW TO USE OFFLINE BEHAVIOUR FOR ONLINE GAINS

The new hospitality landscape revolves less around brands talking about themselves and more around people talking about brands. Enter offline activities, communities and collaborations as hospitality’s new marketing strategy.

22
Mar
2017
SPARK AN IDEA

Taking place at FUSE, We Are Africa’s first un-conference in partnership with Wilderness Safaris, hosted at Grand Café & Beach, SPARK is your chance to stand in front of Africa’s leading high-end travel experts and pitch your groundbreaking idea that will change the future of the industry. Find out how to get involved.

16
Mar
2017
FROM WASTE TO WONDERFUL AT GREENHOUSE

While the menu at Greenhouse is undoubtedly indulgent, chef Ashley Moss and his team of chefs are working hard to ensure not a single scrap goes to waste.

Andrew Esiebo, Love of It
16
Mar
2017
PRIDE OF LAGOS: NIGERIAN PHOTOGRAPHER ANDREW ESIEBO

Nigerian photographer Andrew Esiebo’s work is an honest and intimate portrait of the daily realities in Lagos and Africa today. Not sugar-coated, nor bowing to stereotypes.

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