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Jun 21, 2020

Webinar, the next best thing to a trade show

Destination Ilha de Mozambique showcased on the #MOZAMBIQUEINMYBLOOD Webinar 18 June 2020 Blue Zissou was proud to be one of the eight operators to take part in the 4th webinar graciously hosted by Nikki Wiedmann from A Fine Connection. It’s the next best thing to attending a trade show and a hell of a lot cheaper. A big thanks to Greg Smith of 360-online marketing for his patience and much needed technical support. In the time of Corona this webinar is the best way to showca

May 29, 2020

50 Points to consider for a ‘New Normal’ travel industry

Frustratingly, no-one can predict with any certainty when this will end. But what we can do is collectively start to shape some thoughts and vision around what a new normal for the travel industry might look like when this nightmare is over. Open horizons Travel and tourism strategist Peter Smythe spoke with tour operators and travel and tourism professionals from 43 countries. From these conversations Peter has selected 50 insightful quotes. Here’s his essential hit list in

May 20, 2020

The travel and tourism industry will never be the same again

We all know that “the travel and tourism industry will never be the same again”: this is our opportunity to recreate a more responsible sector MAY 12, 2020BY GUSTAVO PINTO We’re gradually getting over the initial shock of unprecedented proportions that this moment has brought us – especially after COVID-19 was classified as a global pandemic. As the dust settles a little more light is beginning to reappear and we can feel a world unknown to our sector: a world without travel

Apr 20, 2020

How will your clients travel after the pandemic?

While it’s impossible to predict exactly when the coronavirus crisis will be over, what is clear is that our lives won’t be the same. We asked experts in the industry to predict how travel will be different when we’re out the other side. This is what they had to say. James Thornton, CEO Intrepid Group Travel has been so accessible to most of us for so long and it now feels like a luxury. We expect travellers will put a lot of thought into where they go next and how they trave

Apr 16, 2020

Can Ilha de Mozambique thrive without its Ibo destination partner?

Even before Covid-19, tourism operators in the north of Mozambique were facing their biggest challenge in years. For many tourists, a trip to Northern Mozambique wouldn’t be complete without a stay on both Ilha De Mozambique and Ibo. The two are often promoted and sold together by agents. But since the cyclone and ongoing civil unrest tourists are staying away from Ibo and tourism establishment have closed their doors at least until the situation improves. Ilha De Mozambique

Dec 20, 2019

How we spent it: the changing face of luxury

The appeal of “stuff” has lessened. Special experiences matter more. It’s why, for instance, LVMH a world leader in quality goods is buying up hotels and building up its leisure portfolio. Tacked on to the search for transformative experiences is the desire to learn. The appeal for stuff has lessened. Special experiences matter more. Ilha Blue Sunset sail “There’s been a paradigm shift from the search for experiences to reach for something beyond – an accumulation of knowled

Sep 21, 2019

Deloittes were delighted!

Blue Zissou has exclusive use of the best dhows on Ilha All good businesses know how important it is to ‘get out of the office’ in order to find the best direction, set goals and work on strategies for the future. Deloittes Moçambique with Blackslope SA, chose Ilha de Moçambique and Blue Zissou for their recent strategic offsite. Accommodation provided by Feitoria Boutique hotel. Tailor made package The Deloittes tailor made package focussed on sailing and cycling. As the we

Sep 21, 2019

How’s your social media presence?

Businesses on Ilha De Mozambique are creatively using social media to develop their brands Coral Lodge, Ilha Blue Island Safaris and Feitoria boutique hotel are leading the way when it comes to social media marketing and particularly the use of ‘influencers’. Now other tour operators, hotels and restaurants on the island are joining in to develop their brand (and the destination) in the global marketplace. Below are some tips from one of the main booking software developers o

Aug 29, 2019

“unimpressive” really?

17th Century Alfandagas customs buildings Last week we contacted a cruise ship company (won’t say which one) about their awful description of Ilha de Mozambique. In their online description of Ilha they said “… as you approach from the sea the island is unimpressive”. Really? “Unimpressive” are they joking? So, not impressed by the 1870’s Goa lighthouse perched on the most picture perfect desert island you’ve ever seen and marking the entrance to the bay. Not impressed by Il

Aug 9, 2019

Developing the destination image

It was so good to see the article focusing on Ilha De Mozambique in the latest Skyways inflight magazine. (Airlink. August 2019 edition). However, isn’t it about time we moved away from the tired old ‘land that time forgot’ trope or in this case the ‘out-of-the-way island’ cliché. I’m not meaning to pick on Airlink, or the writer, I just think as a destination we have to try develop the right image and be careful not to get trapped in some outdated notion of what we are all

Jul 17, 2019

Heads Up! Mozambican Whale Watching is set to become big business.

Over the past month, 16 coastal towns South Africa and Mozambique have held festivals to announce the arrival of humpback whales journeying north along the migration route from Antarctica to the warmer waters of Mozambique. This program of festival events has been supported by the World Cetacean Alliance; an international partnership of over 90 businesses, Non-Profit organisations and private members, along with SEA Whales, a loose collaboration of interests along the South E