Updates from KAI - March 2021
Welcome to the KAI Collection Conexion Travel!
KAI is thrilled to announce the newest addition, and newest country, to join the KAI Collection: Conexion Travel! A dynamic DMC operating in Israel, Conexion promises to bring your clients the luxury, cultural, and culinary experiences they will never forget. Israel is the Holy Land to three of the world’s major religions, and thus is a destination on many people’s bucket lists; it is the home to some of the world’s most ancient cities, as well as stunning coastline, and the Dead Sea, which is an experience like none other. The incredible team at Conexion Travel will show their country to your clients with outstanding service and care. For more information on Conexion Travel or Israel, send us an email.
The Leela Palace Jaipur is Now Open!
The Leela Palaces Resorts and Hotels have opened a new palace in Jaipur, The Leela Palace Jaipur, and it is spectacular! Surrounded by 8 acres of gardens, with the scenic backdrop of the Aravalli Mountains, the Palace’s elegance and grandeur are the epitome of luxury. With 200 accommodations (rooms, suites, and villas), this magnificent hotel will be a must for any of your 5-star clients visiting Jaipur. The addition of a palace property in Jaipur also affords you the opportunity to sell a Leela Palace circuit like never before, when combining this new palace with the award winning Leela Palaces in New Delhi & Udaipur. Discover what it takes to become the world’s #1 hotel brand.
News from the KAI Culture Corner
We hope you’ve had a chance to take a look at our newest endeavor, the KAI Culture Corner. Next week, to coincide with our Around the World in 80 Days trip to South America, our first book club will meet (via Zoom) on Tuesday March 16th at 4pmEST to discuss One Hundred Years of Solitude.
But the journey doesn’t end there! On Thursday March 18th at 4pmEST, we hope you’ll join us for an in-depth look at Colombian culture with the team from Pure! Travel Group in Colombia. While we will be using the novel as a jumping off point for this discussion, it is not necessary to have read it to enjoy this discussion.
Special Offer at Royal Zambezi Lodge
Zambia is open, and our friends at Royal Zambezi Lodge have a fantastic offer for your guests who are ready to travel! Located in the Lower Zambezi region of Zambia, Royal Zambezi Lodge offers an abundance of activities to its guests, making it the ideal place for a longer stay. This 7 Night Special is all inclusive, including private guiding, daily activities, a massage, covid testing before departure, and even return domestic flights. The offer is valid for an entire year, running until 30 March 2022, CLICK HERE for all the details.
Out and About with KAI
KAI President Dave Kartagener had the opportunity to travel with his wife Katie to Kenya for two weeks in late January. They had a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and encourage everyone —with the time, means, and confidence to travel— that now is the time to take advantage of the usually-crowded corners of the world. If you’re interested in reading about what it was like to travel during the pandemic, with some advice and highlights from their trip, you can read all about it here.
