Press Releases
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Millions of Americans Interested in Travel to Africa, New Company to Help Them Get There -- 07/01/2006
Today, Denver-based The Fazendin Portfolio opened their doors, in partnership with top Africa-based travel providers including Heritage Hotels (Kenya), the Express Travel Group (East Africa) and Dinknesh Ethiopia Tour (Ethiopia). Increasingly Americans are seeking out “new and exotic” travel destinations over traditional vacation destinations, largely because now more than ever Americans view travel as a mind opening experience including voyages into other cultures and lifestyles. The Fazendin Portfolio provides integrated marketing services to Africa-based travel companies to bring these unique and authentic African travel experiences to the American market.
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
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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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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.
The Fazendin Portfolio featured in Fodor’s African Safari Planner.
For the first time ever, travel-guide giant Fodor’s has released an “African Safari Planner” guide book. This book, highlighting Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Kenya, is thoroughly well-researched and a fantastic companion on any trip to Africa, including luxury safaris. This book includes detailed packing and preparation information, destination information, property reviews and much more. And, The Fazendin Portfolio is featured as one of Fodor’s 24 recommended African specialists.
Get your copy at Amazon.com here.
How to Travel Now, Sarah Fazendin in August 2008 Budget Travel Magazine.
Budget Travel magazine, in their August 2008 issued, helped their readers understand how to best plan for and react to situations of political strife while traveling abroad. Kenya’s disputed presidential election in January 2008 was used as an example, and Sarah Fazendin, President of The Fazendin Portfolio, spoke for the company’s clients as well as the greater Kenyan tourism industry by stating, “Any reputable tour company will go above and beyond to make sure that its travelers are taken care of.” Read the full article here.
