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Travel Pulse USA’s “2024 Most Influential Women in Travel” Winners Announced

March 8, 2024

We are happy to share that in celebration of International Women’s Day, The Travel Corporation’s Lucille Sive and Shannon Guihan were nominated and are winners of Travel Pulse USA’s “2024 Most Influential Women in Travel”.

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The Travel Corporation Releases 2022 Impact Report, highlighting advancements on climate action

July 19, 2023

TTC’s second annual Impact Report showcases positive impacts and progress against the group’s 11 sustainability goals, anchored to the United Nations Global Goals  

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In Celebration of Earth Day

April 28, 2023

Our thoughtfully curated itineraries are all about the Planet, the People, the Wildlife and wide open spaces. 

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Travel Experiences that can Change the World

May 4, 2021

It was announced today that MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences by The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its family of brands has been named an honoree in the Corporate Social Responsibility category of Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Idea Awards. Fast Company is the world’s leading business media brand, with an editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, world changing ideas, inspiring readers to lead with purpose and embrace change. Now in its fifth year, the Fast Company Award honors ground-breaking ideas launched in 2020 that are deeply committed to pursuing innovation for the good of society and the planet.

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5 Reasons Why Earth Day Started

March 30, 2020

April 2020 marks 50 years since Earth Day was established as a measure to shed light on the global environmental decline. On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, let’s focus on progress and hope.

Here are the 5 reasons why Earth Day was started.

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Celebrating Lucille Sive, the Travel Industry’s “African Queen,” on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2020

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, we shine a spotlight on one of the travel industry’s most beloved, dynamic and accomplished women, Lucille Sive. International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, is also Sive’s birthday.

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Lucille Featured in Forbes Magazine

October 30, 2019

Last month, Forbes Magazine, interviewed our CEO, Lucille Sive, in an exclusive interview where she discussed Lion World Travel’s successful longevity, our company’s unique appeal, our sustainability initiatives and much more.

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World's Best Awards 2019: Safari and Africa Highlights

October 2, 2019

When the 2019 Travel & Leisure "World's Best" Awards recently came out, we were delighted. Many of the best-of-the-best safari lodges, hotels and game parks that were winners are featured on Lion World Travel safaris.

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Protecting South Africa's Rhinos

August 20, 2019

How The TreadRight Bat Hawk Patrols the Shamwari Game Reserve

By Lucille Sive

Lion World Travel has partnered with the Shamwari Game Reserve to provide a key tool in Shamwari's fight against rhino poaching.

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New Video: Lion World Cares

July 28, 2019

By Lucille Sive

Our latest video documenting the Lion World Travel team’s recent trip to South Africa is here! In this video, we highlight three important conservation and sustainability initiatives that we are supporting in South Africa.

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John Almeida given honorary African name

July 10, 2019

Our Groups Manager, John Almeida, received a surprise package today from one of his groups that is traveling to South Africa in November.

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New Video: The Shamwari Experience

July 4, 2019

By Lucille Sive

We are excited to unveil our latest video featuring Shamwari Game Reserve, one of our absolute favorite safari destinations in South Africa.

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Lion World Travel Donates Funds to Support Rhino Conservation at Shamwari Game Reserve

June 26, 2019

By Lucille Sive

On my trip to Shamwari Game Reserve, I was proud to represent Lion World Travel in making a generous donation supporting Shamwari's crucial rhino conservation programs.

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King, the Lion is almost Grown Up!

May 22, 2019

By Lucille Sive

They grow up so fast! An update from our friends at Shamwari and the Born Free Big Cat Rescue Centre about the progress of King, the lion cub that was found abandoned in an apartment in Paris.

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Lucille Sive receives Lifetime Achievement Award for her Work at Lion World Travel

April 30, 2019

Recognized for her tireless efforts in supporting the People, Places and Wildlife of Africa, our own Lucille Sive recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Travel Corporation.

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Conservation in Action: Building a Rhino Boma at Shamwari

March 21, 2019

In 2017, our partners at Shamwari Game Reserve will be celebrating their 25th year “conserving a vanishing way of life”. Shamwari’s story is a remarkable one that shows the impact that travel can have on supporting wildlife sustainability in Africa. Since Shamwari opened, they have grown from a small reserve, to one encompassing 25,000 hectares of protected land. Conservation remains at the heart of everything we do at Lion World Travel, which is why we are excited to announce that we will be building a new rhino boma at Shamwari's Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre.

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The Travel Industry's "African Queen", Lucille Sive, an empowering female figure for International Women's Day

February 28, 2019

To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we are highlighting The Travel Corporation’s (TTC) inspirational Lucille Sive, CEO of TTC’s Africa Division who is dedicated to female empowerment and promoting gender parity across the globe.

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Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2019 in South Africa

February 28, 2019

On March 3rd, we celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants with World Wildlife Day.

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