Rhino News from across Africa
Welcome to Save the Rhino’s July RhiNEWS, bringing you rhino news and updates from around the globe. JULY 2015 Today (31 July) is World Ranger Day! This important day gives us an opportunity to be thankful for the bravery and dedication of those on the front-line risking their lives to preserve the natural world. We […]
Cerf Island, Seychelles … a review by tourism minister Alain St. Ange …
Experiencing the Seychelles brand on Cerf island In less than 10 minutes, one can reach Cerf island by boat. The fresh breeze from the ocean and the smell of the lush greenery blending with the tranquility of the island, give visitors the perfect welcome. A refreshing homemade juice upon arrival makes you feel at home […]
More news from Kenya and about Kenya …
Travel News Kenya August – September 2015 Welcome This month’s edition is a bit of a bumper issue. With the new regime of publishing every two-months, articles have been building up to such an extent that, if the stories were not told – and left on the shelf, it would not have the desired effect […]
No 472 Wildlife Trade News: 31st July 2015
More bad news … but on the upside, Malaysia jailed the Orang Utang killer and Zimbabwe is about to do the same with two of the Cecil killers … while THE DENTIST is now a wanted man … in the spotlight today …………………… Orang-utan slayer imprisoned at break-neck speed July 30, 2015 Sabah/Malaysia Is it […]
News from Africa for Africa and the world … Shamwari’s July edition awaits
Jambo! Welcome to another issue of our e-newsletter, Shamwari, for readers ofTravel Africa magazine. Next edition of the mag Are you planning your next trip to Africa? Why would you fall in love with Laikipia? Why should you tackle Africa’s third highest mountain? Why is Morocco a great place to go with the kids? Why […]
Blending Culture and Art with Tourism and Adventure – look no further but Kenya!
SEGERA RETREAT – HOME OF THE ZEITZ MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AFRICA (Posted 31st July 2015) Tourism and Culture are ever more closely linked and this is very evident at the Segera Retreat of the Zeitz Foundation, which is located on the conservancy of the same name. Besides hosting the Zeitz MOCAA, the Museum of […]
Will Kenya Airways leave the turbulences behind and fly into calmer skies? Read on to find out!
KENYA AIRWAYS POSTS MASSIVE LOSS BUT IS UPBEAT ABOUT THE FUTURE (Posted 31st July 2015) The losses announced yesterday at the airline’s investors briefing at the InterContinental Hotel in Nairobi were with 25.7 billion Kenya Shillings the highest ever in the airline’s history. Financial analysts, some with an inkling of what was coming, as well […]
World Routes comes to Durban this year
World Routes Brings Aviation Leaders to Durban, South Africa Aviation, Tourism Executives to Discuss Travel, Route Development The 21st World Route Development Forum converges in Durban, South Africa during 19 – 22 September, bringing senior leaders from aviation and tourism to address growth issues for an industry that generates nearly 10% of global Gross Domestic […]
No 471 Wildlife Trade News: 30th July 2015
Another dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … and again kudos to the Zimbabwean authorities for the speed and resolve to bring charges against the killers of Cecil. in the spotlight today …………………… Indonesian NGO wants world’s worst zoo shut down Solitary gibbon held in here. Rocks and rubbish but no […]
Haters without boundaries … now even breaking cyber laws …
Putting the public on notice that, what appears to be regular Kenya Airways haters, have now resorted to criminal practices to malign the airline by creating fake social media accounts … We have noted with concern that unscrupulous persons have created fake accounts purporting to be those of our Group Managing Director and CEO, Mr. […]
Hunt for poachers is on as KWS steps up anti poaching operations
KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE HUNTS FOR ELEPHANT KILLERS (Posted 30th July 2015) The slaughter of a female adult and four sub-adult elephants in Tsavo West National Park two days ago triggered an immediate manhunt of a combined KWS and general security services force, resulting in two instant arrests. Paul Udoto, KWS’s Corporate Communications Director, passed the […]
December reopening for one of Kenya’s famous beach resorts confirmed
HEMINGWAYS WATAMU CONFIRMS DECEMBER RE-OPENING, WITH A TWIST (Posted 30th July 2015) Hemingways Watamu, one of Kenya’s best known coastal resorts, has confirmed their December re-opening after they closed down for renovations in May this year. It however now transpired that the intended conversion of their so called ‘South Wing’ will not take place after […]
Championship golf comes to Lake Victoria’s shores in Uganda
FIRST NINE HOLES OPEN AT UGANDA’S LATEST CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE (Posted 30th July 2015) The Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa has now soft opened the first nine holes of their 18 hole championship golf course, which was designed by Golf Plan USA to the exacting standards of the US Professional Golf Association. The course, […]
It is partnership rather then competition when China Southern launches Nairobi flights
CHINA SOUTHERN SET TO CONTINUE CODESHARES WITH SKYTEAM PARTNER KQ (Posted 30th July 2015) When China Southern, a SkyTeam partner airline of Kenya Airways, will launch the first scheduled flights of a Chinese airline to Nairobi, will passengers destined to Guangzhou and beyond have added choices. Kenya Airways has been flying to Guangzhou for a […]
Seychelles as seen through YOUR eyes and camera lense …
29 July 2015 Seychelles Tourism Board launches major ‘My Seychelles Experience’ International Video Competition “My Seychelles Experience”, the Seychelles Tourism Board’s major international video competition launches today, 29th July and entry is as easy as one-two-three. Participants are invited to upload a personal video of their holiday experience in Seychelles (‘My Seychelles Experience’) via www.my-seychelles-experience.com […]
The Africa Travel Association invites you to join their 40th annual congress in Nairobi
NOW IS THE TIME FOR KENYA JOIN ATA IN NOVEMBER 2015 Dear Friends, Last week President Barack Obama became the first American President to visit Kenya on the occasion of the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit. If you were following the news (like us), you saw the excitement, the warm hospitality, the vast potential and possibilities […]
Professional Hunters to Reconsider Lion Hunting Policy.
News updates from the Conservation Action Trust with special reference to the killing of Cecil the Lion King Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Professional hunters to reconsider lion hunting policy 27 July, 2015 | iafrica News | Andreas Wilson-Späth | Please Republish In an unprecedented move, the Professional Hunters’ […]
No 470 Wildlife Trade News: 29th July 2015
More bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … in the spotlight today …………………… INDONESIA: ILLEGALLY CAUGHT DOLPHINS USED IN SHOWS WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TURNING A BLIND EYE. (What does CITES have to say about this?) No 470 Wildlife Trade News: 29th July 2015 PICTURED: The American dentist who killed Cecil, Africa’s most famous […]
Kenya uses boost from Obama visit to market meetings and holidays
KENYA TOURISM BOARD PART OF KENYA’S TEAM TO BRIEF WTO IN GENEVA (Posted 29th July 2015) The Kenya Tourism Board is playing an increasingly active role when it comes to events taking place in Kenya. In fact senior staff of KTB are in Geneva at present as part of a delegation led by Kenya’s foreign […]
Sports sponsorships key element of Sheraton’s community engagement in Kampala
SHERATON KAMPALA HOTEL TURNS LOSING GOLFERS INTO WINNERS (Posted 29th July 2015) Following the hugely successful Uganda Vintage Car Show last weekend was the Sheraton Kampala Hotel again the venue when many of Uganda’s amateur golfers were invited to participate in a ‘Piga Mingi Night’ at the hotel. Following the conclusion of the 73rd Uganda […]
Results are awaited from one of Africa’s top airlines
KENYA AIRWAYS DUE TO BRIEF INVESTORS ON THURSDAY (Posted 29th July 2015) The eyes of shareholders, aviation pundits and financial market analysts will be on Kenya Airways on Thursday when the airline’s top management will brief investors on the upcoming annual results for the 2014/15 financial year. This will be the first year that Mbuvi […]
Porini straight out of the marketing starting blocks after Obama visit
Regular readers appreciate that news updates from some of Kenya’s leading safari companies are featured here. Coming up below, the latest from Gamewatchers / Porini Camp, which now includes the Nairobi Tented Camp, the only permanent accommodation inside the Nairobi National Park. Enjoy image courtesy of Porini Camp guest Samson So KENYA’S BEST SAFARI LOCATIONS […]
Lillian Gaitho’s midweek contribution
Lillian Gaitho today shares Jovago.com’s latest innovation, especially aimed at young upcoming entrepreneurs … notably just days after #GES2015 ended in Nairobi … Jovago Launches Jo-Booker for the Entrepreneurial Student “The program targets students as ambassadors of online travel by creating a scheme in which they promote e-Tourism while earning from the same.” July 28, […]
Zimbabwe to bring criminal charges against South African Hunter
Cecil, Zimbabwe’s most famous lion, is no more.This correspondent, a few weeks ago, was at Hwange National Park but unfortunately failed to spot Cecil during his gamedrive. Now, as the attached information goes to show, Cecil is no more, killed in a most cruel fashion. It is understood that Zimbabwe’s authorities are now bringing criminal […]
This blog flies with Brussels Airlines and appropriately, here are the latest news from them
Online version Dear Friend of Brussels Airlines, Summer is finally here! Which means there’s plenty of summer activities to look forward to in Europe. School holidays begin and many travellers use the opportunity to discover Europe or to visit their family and friends. Whatever your plans are this month, we wish you a happy summer! […]
No 469 Wildlife Trade News: 28th July 2015
Another dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … and kudos to Zimbabwe for bringing criminal charges against the hunter who killed Africa’s most famous lion king … in the spotlight today …………………… Malaysia-bound flyer held with suitcase full of star tortoise. EXTRACT: CHENNAI: Air customs officials at Chennai airport on Saturday […]
Born Free – and now free again in Rwanda’s Akagera National Park
AKAGERA LION PRIDE ‘SET FREE’ (Posted 28th July 2015) The Rwanda Development Board’s Tourism and Conservation Department has confirmed that the seven lions relocated from South Africa to Akagera National Park, yesterday left their monitoring enclosure after vets confirmed that they were ready to start roaming the park. All the seven were fitted with radio […]
Visiting the Kenya coast on a tiny budget AND having fun? Read on for the where and how!
A coast based friend just sent in this article, describing a unique travel experience from Lamu all the way to Wasini and done on budgets of between 30 and 40 US Dollars a day, accommodation, meals and bus tickets included. WOW … yes, that is affordable, in fact outright cheap … so for anyone travelling […]
Air Kenya return to Keekorok after airstrip inspection
AIR KENYA RESUMES KEEKOROK LANDINGS AFTER EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO AIRSTRIP (Posted 27th July 2015) Air Kenya has just confirmed that they will resume operations into and out of the Masai Mara’s main airfield, Keekorok, effective tomorrow 28th of July. The airline had suspended operations into the airstrip last week due to the state of the […]
Rolls Royce Trent 700’s to power RwandAir’s Airbus A330-200’s
RWANDAIR SELECTS ROLLS ROYCE TRENT 700 ENGINES FOR THEIR AIRBUS A330’S (Posted 27th July 2015) RwandAir has just confirmed that they have selected the proven Rolls Royce Trent 700 engines for their two Airbus A330-200 aircraft which were ordered for delivery in 2016 and 2017 respectively. When making the announcement earlier today did John Mirenge, […]
