Marcelo Novais joins Grand Africa Safaris as MD

Marcelo Novais has joined East Africa DMC, Grand Africa Safaris, as its new managing director. Novai's luxury travel industry experience spans over 15 years. In 2015, he joined Ker & Downey® Africa DMC to run the South American operations of the business, before moving to the North American market in 2018.

Novais commented on his appointment: "I have always been passionate about East Africa and have vast experience in selling its sought-after destinations. It is with great honour that I accept this position as managing director of Grand Africa Safaris and I hope to bring my know-how within the luxury market to provide seamless operations to East Africa for our clients."