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."