New Visa rules for Rwanda come into effect on 01st of November
MORE NATIONALITIES NOW HAVE TO PAY FOR VISA TO RWANDA (Posted 28th October 2014) A regular source from Kigali has sent out an urgent alert that various changes to the immigration regulations in Rwanda will come into effect on November 01st this year. Notably will German citizens now have to pay a 30 US Dollars […]
Black day for Blackwater founder Prince as KCAA grounds Kijipwa Aviation
BLOW FOR FORMER BLACKWATER TSAR AS KCAA PULLS HIS AIR SERVICE LICENCE (Posted 28th October 2014) ‘No Blackwater shenanigans in Kenya’ appears to be the message sent out by Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority when news emerged that Kijipwa Aviation Limited, a locally incorporated airline with a base at their own airfield in Kilifi county, Kenya […]
No 248 Wildlife Trade News 27th October 2014
That daily dose of bad news today brings once again to the fore that rhino poaching in South Africa continues unabated with over 900 already killed this year … Mankind, far from kind … in the spotlight today …………………… Almost 900 rhino poached in SA (in 2014) The Department of Environmental Affairs says 282 people […]
Reef destroying dredger owned by Chinese company
KENYAN MARITIME AUTHORITIES DETAIN CCCC VESSEL SUSPECTED IN REEF DESTRUCTION (Posted 27th October 2014) Information received from sources in Mombasa appears to confirm that the dredger, reported to have illegally taken out sand from the award winning Diani beaches last week, has been detained in port by maritime authorities for further investigations. Under pressure by […]
LAX to become Ethiopian’s fourth North America destination
ETHIOPIAN ANNOUNCES LOS ANGELES FLIGHTS (Posted 27th October 2014) Ethiopian Airlines has announced plans to commence flights to Los Angeles, via Dublin / Republic of Ireland from June next year. The airline proposes to use a B787 on the route which will initially be served three times a week with traffic days still to be […]
Algiers gets ready to welcome Africa’s aviation elite
AFRAA IN FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR ALGIERS MEETING (Posted 27th October 2014) Come Monday 10th of November and Africa’s aviation Who is Who will be at the Algiers Hilton Conference Centre listening to the welcome address by host airline Air Algerie Chairman and CEO Mr. Mohamed Salah Boutif. Soon after the official opening will the working […]
ATA members are heading to Uganda
TWO WEEKS AND COUNTING FOR ATA TO COME TO UGANDA (Posted 27th October 2014) Uganda’s capital Kampala is getting ready to welcome the Africa Travel Association Annual World Congress, which will be held at the lakeside resort and conference complex of Munyonyo from 11th to 16th of November. ATA members and delegations are expected to […]
A great December offer for what I described as Uganda’s funkiest, quirkiest lodge ever … Enjoy your stay
Colobus conservation along Diani’s beaches – more important than ever
DIANI’S COLOBUS CONSERVATION DECRIES THE LOSS OF MORE OF THE PRIZED PRIMATES (Posted 25th October 2014) The Diani based ‘Colobus Conservation’ is a privately run conservation organization designed to promote the conservation, preservation and protection of primates like the rare Angolan colobus monkey (Colobus angolensis palliatus) and its coastal forest habitat in southern Kenya. Colobus […]
Tanzania’s NEMC clears airport project for Mugumu town
MUGUMU AIRPORT PROJECT GETS NEMC CLEARANCE (Posted 25th October 2014) Tanzania’s National Environmental Management Council recently approved the plans by the Mugumu town council to expand and upgrade an airstrip into an aerodrome, capable to receive larger aircraft facilitate more landings than presently possible. Located in Serengeti District, adjoining the Serengeti National Park, the new […]
No 246 Wildlife Trade News 24th October 2014
The daily dose of bad news about wildlife and environmental crimes from around the world … in the spotlight today …………………… Cops caught with ivory South Africa. Three detectives found in possession of ivory were caught red-handed during a transaction. http://ewn.co.za/2014/10/23/Detectives-expected-in-court-for-ivory-possession No 246 Wildlife Trade News 24th October 2014 The U.S. can do more to […]
No joy for Fastjet as Kenya’s CAA defers application for an air service license
KENYA CAA ‘DEFERS’ FASTJET APPLICATION FOR AIR SERVICE LICENCE (Posted 25thOctober 2014) Information received from Nairobi, where the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority held a public licensing meeting to hear applications for new air service licenses, and renewals of course, indicates that the highly anticipated Fastjet agenda item was deferred. Ordinarily a deferral in such circumstances […]
99.4 percent dispatch reliability for Kenya Airways B787 fleet – a new world record
KENYA AIRWAYS BECOMES THE WORLD’S MOST EFFICIENT B787 OPERATOR (Posted 25th October 2014) With now six B787-8 Dreamliners in service has Kenya Airways just set a new reliability record with a 99.4 percent dispatch percentage, as compared to the global average of 98 percent. Boeing sources attributed this astonishing feat to the level of preparedness […]
Halloween Party, Nairobi Marathon 2014, Fab50 Ladies Retreat & Affordable Art Show
Nairobi is buzzing … and so will you if you are in Kenya’s capital and got time to spare to do even part of what you find in this week’s KenyaBuzz e-Weekly Having trouble viewing this email? Click here October 24th – 30th ‘Fundi-Mentals’ female cast go topless for Breast Cancer Awareness. Read more There’s […]
New Publications from UNWTO
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Hold on to your hat – it is Festival Kreol time in the Seychelles and that means a week full of action
THE EMERGING CREOLE NATION ASSEMBLES IN VICTORIA – KAPITAL LEMONN KREOL (Posted 24th October 2014) It is this time of year in the Seychelles that, what I call ‘Creolism – the essence of being Creole’ is celebrated in the Seychelles, and for the 29th time this year. The Creole world, after all does Victoria lay […]
No 245 Wildlife Trade News 23rd October 2014
The daily dose of bad news for conservationists with details on wildlife and environmental crimes from around the world in the spotlight today …………………… Industrial-Scale Tiger Farms: Feeding China’s Thirst for Luxury Tiger Products EXTRACT: At July’s CITES Standing Committee meeting, Chinese officials finally admitted what the world has known for some time: they are […]
ZINDUKA FESTIVAL
Join UCOTA in Arusha for the upcoming ZINDUKA Festival ZINDUKA FESTIVAL Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear Partners, Greetings from Uganda Community Tourism Association (UCOTA). We are humbled to inform you that UCOTA will be convening the Community Tourism Forum in the upcoming Zinduka festival that will take place in Arusha […]
High Court case in Nairobi pits IATA’s regional office against Kenya’s competition watchdog
IATA SAFEGUARDS FOR TICKET PAYMENTS PUT IT ON A COLLISION COURSE WITH AGENTS (Posted 24th October 2014) IATA’s regional office in Nairobi has appealed to the High Court seeking to squash orders by the Kenyan Competition Authority, which were aimed to stop IATA from compelling licensed travel agents from using the sole insurance company selected […]
As Lamu curfew gets extended, can the annual Cultural Festival take place or not?
LEGAL BATTLE NOW LOOMS LARGE AS LAMU CURFEW EXTENDED (Posted 23rd October 2014) The stage appears set for a major legal showdown between the Law Society of Kenya, representing the people and businesses of Lamu town, and Kenya’s top cop David Kimaiyo after the curfew for Lamu has been extended by at least another month. […]
Your FREE ticket, Safari Awards Party..
Going to WTM in London ? Don’t miss the Safari Awards … Safari Awards Networking Party & Awards Results Announcement View this email in your browser Safari Awards Party & Networking Event, 2nd November Join your peers on Sunday night, 2nd November (pre WTM) on the 31st floor of Paramount in London’s West End, at […]
Dufry to run JKIA Duty Free at Terminal 1A as last legal hurdle cleared
TERMINAL 1A DUTY FREE OPERATOR SELECTED BY KAA (Posted 23rd October 2014) The Kenya Airport Authority has announced the award of the tender for the building and operation of duty free shops and for a range of other services to Swiss global duty free operator Dufry International following a legal case by a Gulf based […]
Qatar Airways on the roll as more A380’s are due to join the fleet
QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES NEAR TERM EXPANSION OF AIRBUS A380 ROUTES (Posted 23rd October 2014) With Airbus A380 deliveries to Qatar Airways now progressively rolling out, has the airline announced plans to add a second A380 frequency to London Heathrow later this year. Presently does QR fly 5 times a day to LHR, one A380 service, […]
No 244 Wildlife Trade News 22nd October 2014
Your daily dose of not so good news about ongoing trafficking, wildlife and environmental crimes. in the spotlight today …………………… Wildlife Trafficking: Beyond Elephants and Ivory extract: Between 1975 and 2005, 1.3 million African grey parrots were reported to be legally exported from Africa, and actual numbers removed from the forests of Central and West […]
Serena Hotels – October 2014 Enewsletter
Keen to read more about what is going on across East Africa’s hospitality sector? Look no further but this space, today bringing a news update from Serena Hotels Having any problems seeing this newsletter? View it in your browser October News: Take Advantage of Serena’s Unique Conferencing Facilities. Are you are looking to go conferencing […]
Animal welfare and environmental protection go together
A news update from the Conservation Action Trust Animal welfare and environmental protection go together. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Analysis: Animal welfare and environmental protection go together Daily Maverick | 14 October, 2014 | David Bilchitz & Meghan Finn | Elephant welfare is inextricably bound up with elephant […]
UNICEF to benefit from every booking through Jovago.com
JOVAGO PARTNERS WITH UNICEF FOR A GOOD CAUSE (Posted 23rd October 2014) UNICEF and Jovago.com have announced a partnership under which bookings made through Jovago.com, Africa’s leading internet booking portal, will attract a 5 US Dollars donation by Jovago.com to UNICEF. UNICEF’s ‘Passport to Protection’ initiative advances child protection by registering children with Birth Certificates […]
Precision Air excels in operational safety standards
PRECISION AIR RETAINS IOSA CERTIFICATION (Posted 23rd October 2014) Precision Air, a private airline quoted on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, has just completed the auditing process to retain the coveted IOSA Certification, IATA’s seal of quality for operational safety standards. First certified in 2006 has the airline since then undergone the bi-annual recertification […]
The Gulf’s leading low cost carrier launches flights to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar
FLY DUBAI PERFORMS MAIDEN FLIGHTS TO TANZANIA (Posted 23rd October 2014) The long awaited flights to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar by low cost carrier flydubai were launched yesterday, connecting the United Arab Emirates with the Spice Island and Tanzania’s commercial capital, thought a major boost for the tourism industry on Zanzibar and for the […]
Ebola screening – in Rwanda at least now a two way street
RWANDA TURNS THE TABLES ON EUROPE’S AND AMERICA’S ANTI AFRICA EBOLA MEASURES (Posted 22nd October 2014) Rwanda has with immediate effect introduced new rules for visitors from America and Spain coming to the country. Cognizant of the fact that active Ebola outbreaks are ongoing in both countries must visitors coming from there or having traveled […]
