This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in the global expansion strategy which is committed to build a formidable market share for the DMC’s by positioning them in the global b2b and b2c marketing.
It strengthens its footprint in the rapidly growing African tourism market and enhances its portfolio of experiential travel offerings.
The new Entity will be managed by Shobhna Govan, who brings over 20 years of unmatched expertise in managing South Africa and African safaris. Her deep-rooted relationships with local hospitality partners, extensive operational knowledge, and passion for authentic African experiences will ensure seamless continuity and elevated service delivery for global B2B partners and travellers.
Key Highlights of the Acquisition:
* Full Ownership: Voyage 1 will control 100% holding in the new entiry to be names as Voyage 1 Africa integrating it with its existing robust destination network.
* Leadership Continuity: Shobhna Govan remains at the helm to drive operations, leveraging two decades of specialized African safari management.
* Enhanced Portfolio: The merger unlocks exclusive, curated safari itineraries, luxury wildlife experiences, and comprehensive ground-handling services across Southern Africa.
* Synergy & Growth: Combines Naveen Kundu’s strategic vision and tech-driven tourism solutions with World Wide African Tours’ strong on-ground execution.
“Africa presents an incredible opportunity for growth in the experiential and luxury travel segments,” said Naveen Kundu, Founder of Tourism Futures. “Acquiring & setting up of SafarisinBuhes.com World Wide allows us to provide deeply authentic, high-quality, and reliable safari experiences. With Shobhna Govan’s extraordinary 20-year track record leading the team, we are confident in our ability to set new benchmarks for African travel.”
The transition will be effective immediately, with no disruption to existing bookings or client partnerships.
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