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THE BLUE TRAIN WINS AFRICA’S LEADING LUXURY TRAIN FOR THE FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR!

At a glittering gala event held in Nairobi, Kenya on the 16th October 2013, The Blue Train was named Africa’s Leading Luxury Train by the World Travel Awards yet again! The Blue Train has enjoyed this award for a record-breaking fifth consecutive year since 2009. The Blue Train adds this award to an already array list of accolades collected over the years including being voted as the World’s Leading Luxury Train for three consecutive years between 2009 and 2011.

Now in their 20th anniversary, the World Travel Awards, popularly known as the “Oscars” of the travel industry, are voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide to celebrate and reward those brands in the travel and hospitality industry that have excelled and made positive strides in service excellence in the past twelve months.

“Being nominated in these awards is already an honour, but to win it – in five consecutive years is beyond words! We are very thrilled and very proud of this achievement. This is testament of the hard work The Blue Train team and all our partners and stakeholders have put in over the past twelve months. It also serves as encouragement to continue in our efforts and plans to take this brand to greater heights!”, said Hanlie Kotze, Executive Manager of The Blue Train. “This award qualifies us for the Grand Finale, which will take place in Doha, Qatar at La Cigale on the 30th November 2013, where The Blue Train will compete with the world’s best for the coveted World’s Leading Luxury Train award.

We cannot wait!” Kotze concludes excitedly.

ENDS

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About The Blue Train

The Blue Train is a business unit of Transnet Freight Rail, a division of Transnet SOC Limited and has been in existence since 1946. It offers a unique way of experiencing some of Southern Africa’s magnificent landscapes and landmarks. On this train luxury assumes a new dimension.

You’ll feel it from the moment you step into your suite – the De Luxe suite which offers you a choice between twin beds (with shower) or double beds (with bath). Luxury suites are more spacious and offer twin or double beds with bath facilities. Each suite is a world on its own, with a private entertainment centre with a choice of movie channels and radio stations, under-floor heating, a universal telephone system, an air-conditioning system, GPS and a Driver’s eye-view camera. Free WI-FI is also available for use by guests in the comfort of their private suites. Guests indulge in fine cuisine with personal Butlers at their beck-and-call.

So take a journey into a timeless world of grace, elegance and romance, where spectacular scenery will stir your imagination and luxurious comfort will soothe your mind, body and soul.

Please visit www.bluetrain.co.za for further information or follow @bluetrainSA on twitter.

The Blue Train images can also be downloaded from: http://www.bluetrain.co.za/gallery-new.htm

Claire Roadley
Marketing & PR Manager
Ethos Marketing®
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Ethos Marketing is the UK Sales, Marketing and PR office for luxury hotels and game lodges in Southern and East Africa.

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