Micato Safaris Named World's Best Tour Operator by Travel + Leisure

Micato Safaris Named World's Best Tour Operator by Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure's sixteenth annual World's Best Awards - the result of a survey revealing readers' favorite hotels, cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, car-rental agencies, spas, and tour operators and safari outfitters - was announced July 7, 2011; Micato received an overall score of 97.04 out of a possible 100 points.

"For 45 years, Micato Safaris has been dedicated to providing the utmost in luxury and service, and we are committed to the highest standards of stewardship of the environment and local culture in the destinations we visit," states Dennis Pinto, managing director of Micato Safaris. "We are honored to be recognized for what we consider a privilege - the opportunity to share the spectacular beauty of Africa's wildlife and people with our travelers."

The top winners in each category will attend an awards ceremony on July 14 hosted by Editor in Chief Nancy Novogrod and VP/Publisher Jean-Paul Kyrillos at the new Mr. C Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles.

Other winners include World's Best Hotel Singita Grumeti Reserves, a favorite of Micato travelers in Serengeti, Tanzania, as well as Crystal Cruises (World's Best Cruise Line, Large Ship Cruises); Santorini, Greece (World's Best Island); New York City (World's Best City); Singapore Airlines (World's Best International Airline); and Sofitel Queensland Hotel & Spa, New Zealand (World's Best Spa).

For more information about Micato Safaris, visit www.micato.com or call 1-800-MICATO-1.