Manhunt for pilot killers results in three arrests

TANZANIA’S TOURISM MINISTER ANNOUNCED CAPTURE OF SUSPECTED PILOT KILLERS (Posted 31st January 2016) Information has emerged from Tanzania that the sustained manhunt for the killers of helicopter pilot Roger Gower has yielded results as three suspects are now in custody, reportedly cooperating with security forces. It is understood from a regular source in Arusha who […]

British pilot dies in hail of bullets as he pursues poachers in his helicopter

TANZANIA’S INTENSIFIED WAR ON POACHING CLAIMS LIFE OF HELICOPTER PILOT (Posted 31st January 2016) As Tanzania under the new leadership of President Magufuli continues to step up anti-poaching operations, has bad news reached from Dar es Salaam about the loss of life of a British helicopter pilot who was in close aerial pursuit of a […]

Newsletter: New Cubs, Stopping Lion Killings, and More

EWASO Lions – another news update Promoting Human-Lion Coexistence in Northern Kenya CLICK HERE TO DONATE January 2016 Rise in Conflict Puts Lions at Risk High levels of human-lion conflict during the past few months have put lions at serious risk, while our team has been pushed to the limits to keep lions alive. When […]

China’s Culture Vice Minister visits Seychelles ahead of launch of nonstop flight

SEYCHELLES CELEBRATES CHINA DAY AS INAUGURAL BEIJING FLIGHT NOW IMMINENT (Posted 31st January 2016) Mr. Ding Wei, the Vice Minister in the Ministry of Culture from the People’s Republic of China arrived in Seychelles on Saturday afternoon and was greeted at the island’s International airport as he stepped off the plane by Alain St. Ange, […]

Seychelles by horseback … a novel experience

RIDING INTO THE SUNSET ALONG ONE OF SEYCHELLES’ FAMOUS BEACHES (Posted 30th January 2016) The Seychelles lack few major tourist attractions compared to many other destinations in the world. Arguably is hot air ballooning probably one of those activities which simply cannot take place on the islands unless pilot and passengers are ready to land […]

For the love of Africa!

For the love of Africa – Travel Africa’s magazines … Jambo! It was great to talk to so many of our readers last weekend at the Adventure Travel Show in London, and we’re always fascinated to hear about your travel plans and ideas, so thank you so much for stopping in to chat! So, where […]

RhiNEWS January: Poaching in 2015, Making an Impact & Rhino Dog Squad update

RhiNEWS January: Poaching in 2015, Making an Impact & Rhino Dog Squad update Welcome to January RhiNEWS bringing you news and updates from Save the Rhino Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. JANUARY 2016 In January, South Africa reported a slight dip in poaching levels during 2015, however neighbouring countries […]

Reunion takes aim at Southern German tourism market with attendance of CMT 2016

Reunion exhibits at CMT Stuttgart (Posted 29th January 2016) Southern Germany is one of the financially most attractive markets for tourism destinations from around the world and it is little wonder therefore that the first major German tourism fair takes place every year in the Baden Wuerttemberg state capital Stuttgart, also known as the home […]

Rwanda Development Board hosts high powered US Delegation

The US Secretary of Commerce and President Obama’s advisory council met RDB officials on doing business in Rwanda (Posted 29th January 2016) Yesterday, 28th January 2016, did Rwanda Development Board’s CEO Honorable Francis Gatare hosted the US Secretary of Commerce, Penny Pritzker and her delegation comprising senior executives of leading American companies including GE, McKinsey […]

NRT January 2016 update from the Northern Rangelands Trust

News from the Northern Rangelands Trust about  their acitivites in Northern Kenya VIEW ONLINE  |  SEND TO A FRIEND  |  SUPPORT US Welcome to Wild Frontiers! Here are three snippets of NRT from January: Elephant collaring: NRT, Save the Elephants, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the Kenya Wildlife Service collared elephants in Marsabit last month. This […]

For how long will free movement for all EAC citizens remain a distant dream?

EAST AFRICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY DEMANDS FREE MOVEMENT FOR EAC CITIZENS (Posted 29th January 2016) The East African Community’s Legislative Assembly has criticized member states for failing to adhere to the December 31st 2015 deadline, at which stage citizens of the East African Community were to attain the full freedom of movement across national borders without […]

Get your copy of the current UNWTO Tourism Barometer

TOURISM TRENDS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS (Posted 28th January 2016) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is pleased to inform that the January 2016 issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer has recently been released in English (the statistical annex in Spanish, French and Russian will be available shortly). Please find attached your complimentary copy. For the […]

Reunion, where good food is good for tourism

REUNION WILL SHOWCASE CREOLE FOOD AT THE PARIS GASTRONOMY TOURISM SHOW (Posted 28th January 2016) Created by Babette Rozières, renowned chef and main host of a major French television show, the second edition of the fair of Gastronomy of Overseas will take place from February 12th to 15th in Paris. Reunion will be represented on […]

Ugandan born Kiddu Sebunya elected as President of AWF

Kaddu Sebunya Elected President of African Wildlife Foundation (Posted 28th January 2016) The African Wildlife Foundation, in short AWF (www.AWF.org) announced today it has elected Ugandan native Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya to serve as its new President. Sebunya will vowed to advance a clear policy agenda for wildlife as part of Africa’s future, ensuring the continent’s […]

ITB BERLIN 2016 Book your special Hotel package NOW!

Planning to be at ITB Berlin this year? Got your accommodation booked and confirmed at affordable rates? Check this one out to be sure your creature comforts are assured without breaking the bank … ITB BERLIN 2016 Book your "Stressless Hotel Package" now! Limited Availability! The price of EUR 129,- per night (valid if you […]

TripAdvisor’s rankings provide invaluable service to travelers coming to Nairobi

TRIPADVISOR RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN KENYA’S HOSPITALITY SECTOR (Posted 28th January 2016) For the 14th year now has TripAdvisor highlighted the world’s top properties based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from travellers around the globe. Winners were identified in the categories of Top Hotels, Bargain, B&Bs and Inns, Luxury, […]

ASTA considering Kenya for 2017 Destination Expo

HOPES ARE HIGH THAT ASTA CHOOSES KENYA FOR THE 2017 CONVENTION (Posted 28th January 2016) The leadership of ASTA, the American Society of Travel Agents, has now returned home after a very successful factfinding mission to Kenya. The global travel body with over 140 chapters in key countries, is now considering its decision to bring […]

It is all about Golf at the Kenya Golf Estates Expo 2016

KENYA GOLF ESTATES / LAVISH GOLF SET FOR MAJOR EXHIBITION IN NAIROBI (Posted 28th January 2016) The 2016 edition of the Kenya Golf & Estates Expo that will be taking place in Nairobi at the Ngong Race Course in May from Friday the 20th to Sunday 22nd, open daily from 09.00 hrs until 18.00 hrs. […]

Fly540 10to4 – Entries closing…

Want to participate – if the answer is yes it is time to make up your mind and enter! Fly540 10to4 – Entries close January 30th Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Last call for entries for the Fly540 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge. Entries close on January 30th so register […]

The Emirates Group Environmental Report 2014-15

Emirates shows off their efforts towards sustainability and best environmental practices … Online version | Add Emirates to your safe senders list The Environment | Reports Emirates Group – Annual Environmental Report 2014-15 Please find attached a copy of the Emirates Group’s Annual Environmental Report, which is verified by PwC. This fifth annual report measures […]

WORLD TRAVEL MARKET AFRICA 2016 – Capetown 6th to 8th of April

Coming up fast – the World Travel Market Africa 2016 in Cape Town View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward to Friend +1 Share World Travel Market Africa is the leading B2B exhibition for the inbound and outbound African travel & tourism markets. Through its industry networks, global reach and regional focus, WTM […]

Will it be third time lucky for the former Kingdom Hotels site?

FORMER KINGDOM HOTELS SITE NOW SHIFTS TO THIRD DEVELOPER GROUP (Posted 27th January 2016) The year was 2006 and the location was the Shimoni Primary School and the Shimoni Teachers Training College, where the second land give away from the Ugandan government at the time was supposed to see a five star hotel under the […]

Reunion Island tops the rankings for ‘Volcano Watching’

THE PITON DE LA FOURNAISE TOPS THE WORLD RANKINGS (Posted 27th January 2016) On 15 January, the island of Reunion was elected ‘first volcanic destination in the world‘ by travel community website WAYN, short for ‘Where are you now‘. Other competing countries in the survey were Japan, Italy and Iceland among others, which were neck […]

George Sambali appointed new CEO at Tanzania Airport Authority

TANZANIA AIRPORT AUTHORITY GETS NEW DIRECTOR GENERAL (Posted 27th January 2016) The Tanzanian government reacted with due haste in appointing a new Director General for the Tanzania Airport Authority, following the death of Mr. Suleiman Said Suleiman ten days ago, as was reported here. It is understood that Mr. George Sambali was moved from his […]

TOURISM MINISTERS FROM COTE D’IVOIRE, SEYCHELLES, KENYA, MADAGASCAR, SENEGAL JOIN THEIR COUNTERPART FROM MOROCCO ON PODIUM FOR DISCUSSION ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

TOURISM MINISTERS FROM SEYCHELLES, COTE D’IVOIRE, KENYA, MADAGASCAR AND SENEGAL JOIN THEIR COUNTERPART FROM MOROCCO ON PODIUM FOR DISCUSSION ON SUSTAINABLE TOURISM (Posted 27th January 2016) Ministers coming from the Seychelles, Cote D’Ivoire,Kenya, Madagascar and Senegal were in Rabat a few days ago to share a podium with their counterpart from Morocco for a Ministerial […]

Accolades for Medina Palms and Kenya

Make that holiday in Watamu a reality this year … No Images? Click here ? ? ? ? ? ? One of Africa’s best hotels! At the 2016 Travellers’ Choice Awards, Medina Palms was ranked amongst the top three hotels in Kenya and 19th among the top 25 hotels in Africa by Trip Advisor. In […]

Six days and counting to the launch of nonstop flights to China

AIR SEYCHELLES COUNTING DOWN TO FIRST BEIJING FLIGHT (Posted 27th January 2016) On the 02nd of February, less than a week from today, will Air Seychelles launch the long awaited nonstop flights between Mahe and Beijing, opening the Chinese market of travelers to the archipelago. Chinese travelers have over the past three years embraced the […]