Kapama and An African Anthology part ways
After 23 years of being represented by An African Anthology, Kapama will represent itself directly to the trade from the end of February 2027. The mutual decision was reached after much deliberation, according to Christiaan Steyn, Head of Sales for Kapama. He noted that the product, lodges and overall guest experience will remain unchanged.
Chris Anagnostellis, CEO of An African Anthology, said the decision was based on future growth plans for both entities and carefully considered to be in the best interests of both companies.
“This has also presented Anthology with various opportunities that have been pursued and are being finalised as we speak. Excitingly, construction is underway with our new lodge in the Okavango Delta with more to follow, including other opportunities in South Africa.”
ATTA unveils new leadership structure
The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) has revealed a new leadership structure, bringing its membership and event operations together under a unified ATTA brand and not-for-profit organisation. The move will see ATTA and ATTA Group Events operate as one organisation, bringing the association’s membership community and growing portfolio of trade events together.
As part of the new structure, Virginia Messina will continue to lead ATTA as Group CEO, with Chris Mears as Chief Commercial Officer, expanding his existing leadership role to take responsibility for membership and events. ATTA is also recruiting a Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer to complete the new senior leadership team.
ATTA appoints new Chair
The African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) has appointed Taqi Moledina as its new Chair for a two-year term from October 1, succeeding James Haigh.
Moledina has spent nearly 25 years with ARP Africa Travel Group, progressing through the business to become CEO and subsequently Chair.
He will work alongside ATTA CEO Virginia Messina, the Board of Directors and leadership team to implement the association’s renewed strategy, focused on strengthening its international network, creating commercial opportunities for members and supporting sustainable tourism growth.
Moledina’s term runs until September 30, 2028.
“This is an exciting time for African tourism. International visitor growth is outpacing other regions of the world yet the continent still has enormous, untapped potential,” says Moledina. “ATTA has an important role to play in helping unlock that potential. We already have a respected voice but there is an opportunity to make that voice stronger, more collaborative and influential – working alongside tourism associations, governments, investors and businesses across the globe.”
The Vineyard appoints new GM
The Vineyard has announced the appointment of Shaun Tregoning as General Manager with immediate effect.
Shaun brings more than three decades of hospitality experience across South Africa and internationally. Most recently GM of The Westin Cairo Golf Resort & Spa, his career has included senior leadership roles at The Westin Cape Town, The Table Bay and The Palace of the Lost City as well as hotel assignments elsewhere in Africa.
Cape Grace welcomes new sales and marketing director
Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, has announced the appointment of Sunette Kriel as its new Director of Sales and Marketing, effective October 2026.
Kriel brings over 25 years of experience in luxury hospitality sales and marketing. She joins Cape Grace from the Westin Cape Town where she served as Director of Sales and Marketing, leading the property’s proactive and reactive sales, events, reservations and marketing functions.
Her career also includes senior sales roles at Marriott (Arabella Hotel and Spa), Sun International and Radisson Hotel Group.
Appointment of CEO of Seychelles Investment Board
Camila Estico is the new CEO of the Seychelles Investment Board. Estico previously worked as Tourism and Investment Attachée. Before joining the government of Seychelles, she worked internationally in business development, sales, real estate and public relations.
