Global Safety and Security – another Relativity Theory
TAKE THE ADVENTURE BUT LEAVE THE RISK – UNTIL NOW EASIER SAID THAN DONE (Posted 31st December 2015) The 2015 Africa Travel Association Congress in Nairobi had lined up an impressive speaker list, some of which were truly inspirational while others, less for the topic than for the presentation, had this correspondent scrambling for tea […]
Reunion – a year in review
Many personalities and VIP’s traveled to the island of Reunion in 2015. Among those we had the pleasure to welcome during their stay in the tropics Amaury Lavernhe alias Moz , champion of bodyboard and honorary ambassador of the island of Reunion. Having won the title of champion of France 2014 World Champion in 2014 […]
Seychelles’ charismatic tourism minister reflects on 2015 as he wishes everyone a Happy New Year
Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles issues end of year message to the island’s tourism & culture related industries (Posted 30th December 2015) As we prepare to bid farewell to 2015, it was important for me to reflect on what we have achieved together for our country’s tourism and also its culture related industries. I must […]
Going to FITUR? Why not attend the UNWTO 12th Awards Forum?
The registration for the 12th UNWTO Awards Forum, and for the 12th UNWTO Awards Ceremony is now open on the UNWTO website. The 12th UNWTO Awards Forum will be held on Monday 18th January, from 14:30 to 21:30, at Palacio Neptuno (Calle de Cervantes, 42, 28014 Madrid). This UNWTO Awards Forum showcases the outstanding achievements […]
And my top target for a visit in 2016 is …
THE ONE WHICH GOT AWAY IN 2015 (Posted 30th December 2015) Those conversant with my writings will surely have heard of North Island, Seychelles’ most high profile and shrouded in secrecy resort, chosen by among many of the world’s glitterazi and influentials the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Clooneys for their honeymoon. But […]
Will Tanzania’s ‘Corridor of Destruction’ turn into a corridor of conservation again?
PROFESSOR MAGHEMBE SETS NEW DIRECTION WITH PLEDGES TOWARDS ANTIPOACHING, ILLEGAL LOGGING AND TO BOOST TOURISM PROMOTION (Posted 30th December 2015) Unlike the former holder of the Natural Resources and Tourism portfolio, one Lazaro Nyalandu, who during his time in office diddled and fiddled, clearly afraid of the powers that be in Tanzania, has Prof. Jumanne […]
FlyAfrica Zimbabwe gets AOC back but will they return to the skies anytime soon, or ever?
TIME FOR A NEW REVOLUTION? (Posted 29th December 2015) Reports from Harare suggest that Fly Africa Zimbabwe has managed to get their Air Operator Certificate back, reportedly after making a major downpayment to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority which had filed a claim of some 2.4 million US Dollars against the airline. Where those funds came […]
Lifting Visa requirements via Twitter? REALLY?
DID SOUTH SUDAN LIFT VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR EAST AFRICANS OR NOT JUST YET? (Posted 29th December 2015) A reported tweet by South Sudan’s regime leader Salva Kiir raised expectations that travel from across the Eastern African region into South Sudan will soon be Visa free. While the war torn country is a member of the […]
Ethiopian Airlines commits for two more Q400NextGen aircraft
ETHIOPIAN ADDS TWO BOMBARDIER Q400NEXTGEN TO FLEET (Posted 29th December 2015) Ethiopian Airlines and Bombardier, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer, earlier today confirmed a firm purchase agreement for two more Q400NextGen planes. The order, when delivered next year, will bring the fleet of Q400’s to a total of 19 operated by Ethiopian Airlines, making it the […]
Your ATA December 2015 Newsletter is here!
Enjoy the last ATA News of 2015 … December 2015 Welcome to ATA’s Newsletter! ATA’s Passport to Africa, our monthly newsletter, features the latest member and Africa travel industry news. ATA Executive Director Edward Bergman to step down at end of 2015 ATA Executive Director, Edward Bergman, has announced his departure as of December 31, […]
Musanze Christmas Market at Red Rock once again a big success
THIRD EDITION OF MUSANZE’S RED ROCK CHRISTMAS MARKET ENDS IN SUCCESS AS RWANDA’S FIRST SUCH INITIATIVE GAINS INCREASING PROMINENCE (Posted 29th December 2015) Tourists, local farmers, buyers and sellers gathered this year once again at the Christmas Village Market at Red Rocks, Nyakinama Village, Musanze with more than 200 people getting involved. The event, which […]
A news update from the African Heritage House, soon celebrating their first anniversary after being declared a National Monument
The Kenya Tourism Federation’s thoughts where Kenya Tourism is headed in 2016
Visit Kenya, forget what you thought you knew! (Posted 29th December 2015) The author is Ms. Imelda Ndomo from the Kenya Tourism Federation responsible for Corporate Communications. A new narrative of Africa is emerging; one of a continent of immense potential and on the rise. Global economic growth projections for 2016 indicate that Africa is […]
Kenya’s leading LCC considering fare structure changes ahead of new competition entering the market
DOES UPCOMING COMPETITION DRIVE KENYA’S LCC’S TO BECOME MORE USERFRIENDLY? (Posted 29th December 2015) Jambojet’s CEO Willem Hondius earlier in the week confirmed that the airline was considering the launch of a more flexible fare structure, building on the present single fare which includes one piece of hand baggage of fixed dimensions and a system […]
And the winner is …
REUNION TOURISM PICKS COMPETITION WINNER(Posted 28th December 2015) For the past weeks was the IRT, short for Ile de la Reunion Tourisme Facebook page the place where fans of the island were competing for an all inclusive trip to this French Indian Ocean island. Today did IRT announce the lucky person who will fly to […]
Anti poaching efforts get into higher gear as more suspects were arrested before Christmas
BLOOD IVORY RAIDS NAB CULPRITS AND 156 PIECES OF IVORY (Posted 28th December 2015) Tanzania’s law enforcement tasked with the protection of wildlife and the fight against poaching are increasingly becoming assertive again in Tanzania, having gained newfound confidence that the country’s new political leadership is supporting them in meeting their objectives Freed from the […]
News from ‘Further Down South’ – courtesy of Gill Staden and her ‘The Livingstone bi-Weekly’
Enjoy the latest edition of the ‘Livingstone bi-Weekly’ ttps://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/tlbw26dec15-compressed-1.pdf Inside: Plastics bylaw by Livingstone City Council Warm Harbor Hotel Marines on Lake Kariba and Zambezi River ZAWA becomes Department of National Parks Wild dog in Luangwa Young hyena in Liuwa South Luangwa Conservation Society stuck in the river Lion crossing the Zambezi near Chiawa Camp […]
A month and counting to the first Air Seychelles’ charter flight to Beijing
Chinese Tour Operators in Seychelles to prepare for the Air Seychelles non-stop flight to China (Posted 26th December 2015) A delegation of Chinese Tour Operators just concluded a visit to the Seychelles, accompanied by representatives of the Ankeyunda Air Services Company to finalize all arrangements for the start of the Air Seychelles non-stop service to […]
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TANAPA manager’s murder all but solved as key suspect reportedly confesses to the crime
ARUSHA POLICE ARREST KISAMO MURDER SUSPECT (Posted 26th December 2015) Information received from Arusha on Christmas Day confirmed the arrest of a key suspect in the murder of the TANAPA anti-poaching head Mr. Kisamo. A domestic staff of Mr. Kisamo was found with compromising evidence in his possession when the police searched his premises and […]
Karibu Tourism Professor Maghembe
TANZANIA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY WELCOMES THEIR NEW MINISTER (Posted 25th December 2015) Many in Tanzania’s tourism and natural resources sector will be waking up on Christmas Day, when no newspapers are being published, to news from other channels that President John Magufuli has filled his remaining four cabinet positions, among them the portfolio of Natural Resources […]
What An Incredible 2015 Wolfgang
And as the year comes to a close here is a huge success story from Rwanda … Can you believe the things that SafeMotos has accomplished in the last year? Happy holidays Everyone, The SafeMotos team would like to take a moment to look back at an incredible first year. With your help we’ve: -Performed […]
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
WHERE DID EVERYONE GO AS KAMPALA’S USUALLY MAD TRAFFIC HAS VANISHED WITH THEM (Posted 24th December 2015) There were at times chaotic scenes at the local bus parks over the past few days, as crowds aiming to leave the city for their upcountry homes grew bigger every day. Unscrupulous bus operators, and at times even […]
Uganda, truly the Pearl of Africa
CNN PUTS UGANDA AMONG THEIR CHOICE DESTINATIONS FOR 2016 (Posted 23rd December 2015) (From top right to bottom right: The view across Lake Mutanda near Kisoro, a Silverback gorilla, the white waters of the River Nile, a road side scene from rural Uganda, the beach on Bulago Island and a group of buffalo near […]
Merry Christmas from the Rhino Dog Squad
Save the Rhino International also has Seasons Greetings for my readers! Support the Rhino Dog Squad this Christmas Email not displaying correctly? View online > Support the Rhino Dog Squad this Christmas This Christmas, as you enjoy time with your families, friends, and your pets, please remember the Rhino Dog Squad. These heroic dogs and […]
Ol Pejeta Season’s Greetings
Seasons Greetings from Ol Pejeta, arguably Kenya’s most complete Wilderness Experience with the Big Five just three hours drive from the capital Nairobi. view online | send to a friend | visit Ol Pejeta | book online Dear Friend of Ol Pejeta: The year 2015 will go down on record as one of the most […]
Emirates Group Chairman and CEO pays courtesy call on President James Alix Michel
H.H. SHEIKH AHMED BIN SAEED AL MAKTOUM RAISES HOPE FOR FUTURE AIRBUS A380 FLIGHTS TO SEYCHELLES(Posted 23rd December 2015) Seychelles President Michel met earlier today with the Emirates Airline and Group Chairman and Chief Executive, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, who is on a private visit to Seychelles. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed […]
UNWTO’s latest ‘Tourism Barometer’ is now available for download
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Tourism Market Trends Programme (Posted 23rd December 2015) First of all, the team of the UNWTO Tourism Market Trends Programme – Iryna Kozak, Julia Baunemann, Baeho Kim, Javier Ruescas, Fernando Alonso, Michel Julián and John Kester – would like to take the opportunity to transmit you season greetings and best wishes […]
Air Seychelles moves to up frequencies to Mumbai and Mauritius
AIR SEYCHELLES ANNOUNCES MORE FLIGHTS TO MUMBAI AND MAURITIUS (Posted 23rd December 2015) Thursday the 28th of January will see the launch of a fifth weekly flight between Mahe and Mumbai and a week later, Thursday the 04th of February, will then see Mauritius’ get a fifth flight from Mahe too as Air Seychelles, revived […]
Fastjet Tanzania finally gets landing rights for Kenya
KENYA CAA YIELDS TO GROWING PRESSURE AND GRANTS FASTJET LANDING RIGHTS (Posted 23rd December 2015) Relentless pressure on the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority from their Tanzanian counterparts has finally brought the Kenyan aviation Berlin Wall crashing down. In a breaking news development can it be exclusively confirmed that Fastjet Tanzania will commence flights between Dar […]
