January 14, 2025
The portfolio of safari camps and lodges is set to grow and evolve under its new name
A new era of investment and expansion is underway for Abercrombie & Kent’s portfolio of safari camps and lodges, following its recent rebrand from Sanctuary Retreats to A&K Sanctuary.
Read More…November 29, 2024
Some great discounts are currently available on these “beautifully paced journeys”
New 2025 long-stay Africa itineraries from Sanctuary Retreats are now available for bookings, some with discounts of up to 30% for seven nights or more.
Read More…October 29, 2024
Reimagining, rebuild of Sanctuary Retreats’ Gorilla Forest Lodge and Baines’ Lodge
Marking a quarter-century of curating extraordinary travel experiences, Sanctuary Retreats, part of the A&K Travel Group family, has confirmed the complete reimagining and rebuilding of two of its flagship African properties: Gorilla Forest Camp in Uganda, soon to be Gorilla Forest Lodge, offering unparalleled proximity to mountain gorillas, and Baines’ Lodge in Botswana, renowned for its unique Okavango Delta adventures.
Read More…September 10, 2024
Group CEO Cristina Levis eyes A&K becoming the “LVMH of travel”
A&K Travel Group, the parent company of luxury brands including Abercrombie & Kent, Crystal, Sanctuary Retreats, Cox & Kings and Akorn, is mulling a possible Initial Public Offering (IPO), says Cristina Levis, Group CEO.
Read More…August 2, 2023
Australasia sales more than double that of the former operation
A&K Travel Group is forecasting Australia and the Asia Pacific region will be the reborn Crystal’s third-largest source market, and may go even higher.
Read More…March 10, 2023
Wraps come off remodelled remote luxury seven suite Namibian retreat
Sanctuary Retreats, Abercrombie & Kent’s award-winning portfolio of luxury safari lodges and river cruise boats, is reimagining the latest addition to its portfolio, Okahirongo Elephant Lodge, with an extensive refurbishment, set to open in April 2023.
Read More…January 10, 2023
DMC specialist tapped to head Australia, New Zealand sales strategy
Akorn DMC and Sanctuary Retreats, part of A&K Travel Group, has appointed Fiona Cogar as Sales Director, Australia & New Zealand. In her role, Cogar will support the global Sanctuary Retreats portfolio and over thirty worldwide Akorn destinations.
Read More…October 1, 2019
African retreats that are ideal for the entire clan
The astonishing landscape and superb selection of wildlife in Africa make for an unforgettable experience, regardless of travellers’ ages. In an increasingly demanding modern world, the opportunities for families to spend time together and in the natural world are far and few between. A safari gives guests time to reconnect and fully immerse themselves in the natural environment.
Read More…April 29, 2019
Dedicated safari guide and vehicle included
Upgrades at the Sanctuary Olonana Camp in Kenya unveiled in April have included a new ultra-luxury, two-bedroom suite named after the founder of Abercrombie & Kent and sister brand Sanctuary Retreats.
Read More…February 14, 2019
One-on-two with Geoffrey Kent and Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio
This week saw the announcement that Abercrombie & Kent’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Geoffrey Kent, had forged ties with Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, Chairman of Heritage group and the Executive Chairman of Silversea Cruises, to jointly acquire 100% of Abercrombie & Kent Group of Companies from Zhonghong Holding. LATTE spoke directly with Kent and Lefebvre from A&K’s Chicago head office to learn more about the venture.
Read More…October 26, 2018
Renewed investment for Sanctuary’s river fleet
Sanctuary Retreats’ Global Director of Sales & Marketing, Pieter van der Schee, was in Sydney late last month to update trade partners, travel advisors and media on the group’s current transitional period, which includes investment in Africa, China and Egypt as the company looks to drive change and improvement in the industry.
Read More…October 15, 2018
Nile River cruising in style
Sanctuary Retreats’ Nile cruise Sanctuary Sun Boat IV has been relaunched after an extensive refurbishment.
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