Seychelles plays pivotal role to increase cruise tourism in Indian Ocean region
SEYCHELLES HOSTS KEY WORKSHOP TOWARDS INCREASING CRUISE TOURISM (Posted 18th June 2016) Seychelles has joined the eastern and southern African cruise industry as well as that of the Indian Ocean to seek new strategies for sustainable cruise tourism and to see how the competitive edge and market share within the international cruise business can be […]
ATQ News latest: Africa relies too much on Foreign Tourists
Another edition of ATQ News, again courtesy of Ikechi Uko with more news from Nigeria and West Africa … ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline […]
New airstrip makes access to Mara conservancies easier
OLARE OROK AIRSTRIP NOW OPERATIONAL (Posted 17th June 2016) A brand new airstrip on the 33.000 square acres large Olare Motorogi / Olare Orok Conservancy, which adjoins the Masai Mara Game Reserve, will make life easier for the camps nearby and cheaper to fly to for passengers arriving by air. Previously did such passengers destined […]
PATA admits first African member
ZIMBABWE MAKES HISTORY AS PATA CONFIRMS ITS MEMBERSHIP (Posted 17th June 2016) Zimbabwe today became the first member outside the traditional geographical area of operation of PATA, the Pacific Asia Travel Association, when just two hours ago the Chief of Staff of PATA Mr. Dale Lawrence and the CEO of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Mr. […]
EU’s feared blacklist update removes Zambia
ZAMBIAN AIRLINES AGAIN PERMITTED TO FLY TO EUROPE AFTER SAFETY AND OVERSIGHT CONCERNS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED (Posted 17th June 2016) The latest update of the much feared EU blacklist for airlines and even entire countries was published yesterday, and at least in two African countries this was cause for celebration. Zambia, following months of technical […]
Sanganai 2016 sets new attendance record
FOREIGN EXHIBITOR NUMBERS RISE THREEFOLD AT SANGANAI 2016 (Posted 17th June 2016) The funds allocated by Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Finance, to prepare for and hold the 2016 edition of the Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, have paid off handsomely it seems, as the trade show went underway yesterday. Using two of the largest exhibition halls, […]
RwandAir opts for Dubai deployment of their first Airbus A330
RWANDAIR’S NEW ROUTE PLANNING REVEALED (Posted 16th June 2016) The latest information available from Kigali about the intended deployment of RwandAir’s first Airbus A330-200 now suggests that it will be Dubai which is to be served nonstop out of Kigali four times a week. The remaining three frequencies, according to a source close to the […]
Zimbabwe Tourism – seeking to reclaim lost ground
GREAT ZIMBABWE – IN ANY WHICH WAY (Posted 15th June 2016) Back in Zimbabwe for the first time in a year – scheduling conflicts made it impossible to attend the Harare International Carnival last September – I find myself faced with the same questions from readers: ‘Why Zimbabwe’ or ‘What is so special about Zimbabwe’ […]
Sanganai opens its doors in Bulawayo today
TOURISM TO BECOME THE ENGINE OF ZIMBABWE’S ECONOMY (Posted 16th June 2016) (ZTA CEO Kaseke seen here with other officials at the media briefing) The 2016 edition of Sanganai, Zimbabwe’s international tourism trade show, this morning opens its doors in the second largest city of Bulawayo, where a major showground offers more space to exhibitors […]
Dar is the latest UBER city
UBER EXPANDS TO DAR ES SALAAM (Posted 16th June 2016) Dar es Salaam has now joined the UBER revolution in East Africa as the latest city after Nairobi, Mombasa and Kampala, where the service was launched just three weeks ago. This makes good of the promise the company made on the sidelines of the World […]
Kilimanjaro climbs – seen through the eyes of Safari Trails
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MOUNT KILIMANJARO Since its official opening in 1977, Mt Kilimanjaro National Park has become one of Tanzania’s most visited parks. Unlike the other northern parks, this isn’t just for the wildlife – rather, coming here is all about gazing in awe at a mountain on the Equator capped with […]
Last chance to go in the draw to WIN a safari with Travel Africa
Travel to Africa is always special and Travel Africa, the arguably best publication, covering the continent second to none, in its monthly print editions keeps finding those hidden gems and secret spots to offer ever new and exciting destinations. Read on and don’t forget to sign up to the raffle and win an African safari! […]
New hotels are sprouting across Nairobi
AMBER HOTEL SET TO GRAB MARKET SHARE DUE TO LOCATION (Posted 16th June 2016) A new hotel in upper Ngong Road has recently opened its doors, the privately owned four star Amber Hotel. This confirms the trend that more and more developers are now looking beyond the traditional hotel hubs in the Central Business District, […]
Kenya’s IAN CRAIG gets OBE for his conservation work
Your monthly update from NRT KENYAN CONSERVATIONIST IAN CRAIG AWARDED ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE (OBE) Northern Kenya’s Ian Craig was awarded a prestigious Order of the British Empire last week by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to conservation and security to communities in Kenya. The Queen’s Birthday Honours list was published on […]
Dates named for second Tanzania Rwanda Trade Forum
The 2nd edition of the Tanzania Rwanda Trade Forum will be held in May next year in Dar es Salaam – be part of it to explore and exploit growing business opportunities between the two countries. For more information Contact General +255767123055 @tanzaniarwanda Tanzania Rwanda Trade Forum 2017 Tanzania Rwanda Trade Forum P.O.Box 10684 Dar […]
Latest News from Zambia Tourism
Everything you need to know about Tourism in Zambia! Explore The Real Africa We have all the latest news from Zambia that you need to hear about! Remember that if you have any articles or news stories that you think we need to hear about on Zambia Tourism, please submit. South Luangwa: Seasonal hotspot June […]
Save the Date: UNWTO & WTM Minister’s Summit & Reception 9 November 2016
Rift Valley Railways continues with key management appointments
JORAM NYANZI BECOMES RVR’S NEW MAN IN KAMPALA (Posted 16th June 2016) News have only just emerged that Mr. Joram Nyanzi was, effective beginning of June, appointed Rift Valley Railways’ new General Manager Western. He will be based in Kampala and oversee the operations and commercial side of the railway operator from the Kenyan western […]
Air Mauritius returns to profitability
BACK INTO THE BLACK (Posted 16th June 2016) From a loss of nearly 24 million Euros for the financial year 2014/15 has Air Mauritius now emerged profitable again after ending their 2015/16 financial year with a healthy surplus of nearly 15.5 million Euros. This represents a swing of fortunes over the past year of just […]
Tanzania’s tourism trade up in arms over tax proposals
TANZANIA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY SET TO SUFFER AS VAT IS HEAPED ON THE SECTOR (Posted 14th June 2016) Tanzania’s tourism industry may be in for a rough year ahead should proposals for adding Value Added Tax on tourism services be sanctioned by parliament in Dodoma, where Members of Parliament now debate the Finance Bill for the […]
Reunion offers visitors a ‘Culture Pass’
REDUCING COST AND INCREASING SITE VISITS IS THE FORMULA FOR REUNION’S ‘CULTURE PASS‘ (Posted 14th June 2016) From 25th of June can visitors to Reunion buy the new Culture Pass which will open the doors for them of the heritage, history and culture of Reunion. This pass will allow to benefit from access at reduced […]
Ndege News – June 2016 to August 2016
I thought I share this one, not the least because it does feature an interview by Rupi Gill, the magazine’s editor, with me at the end of April when we met at the Nairobi Radisson Blu’s Executive Lounge. It certainly was a rather unusual feeling being asked questions and not asking questions myself … And […]
Attack on LGBT Tourism: Why UNWTO, WTTC, PATA and other tourism leaders are slow to condemn?
www.worldtourismwire.com View this email in your browser Updates and comments on activities by UNWTO, WTTC, PATA, ETOA, ICTP and other global organization leading the global travel & tourism industry www.worldtourismwire.com 13 JUNE 2016 Terror Attack on LGBT Tourism: Why UNWTO, WTTC, PATA and other tourism leaders are slow to condemn? US President Obama condemned the […]
ATQ News supports African Hospitality Investment Forum as Media Partners
More news from West Africa, again courtesy of Ikechi Uko’s ATQ News service! ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features […]
Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands continue to amaze
A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY ACROSS THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS OF ZIMBABWE (Posted 13th June 2016) (The Orchid Centre at La Rochelle showcases the largest number of orchids in Southern Africa) Unlike on previous days was dawn yesterday a foggy and wet affair, probably the sort of weather one expects from Europe but certainly not in Zimbabwe, […]
UNWTO SG Post, not a peer competition for a job but a global deployment.” Dr Mzembi, Zimbabwe Minister of Tour ism
www.worldtourismwire.com Updates and comments on activities by UNWTO, WTTC, PATA, ETOA, ICTP and other global organization leading the global travel & tourism industry www.worldtourismwire.com 13 JUNE 2016 UNWTO SG Post, not a peer competition for a job but a global deployment.” Dr Mzembi, Zimbabwe Minister of Tourism On April 1, Zimbabwe announced that it was […]
Zimbabwe’s Tourism Minister speaks out about his UNWTO SG campaign
HON. DR. WALTER MZEMBI – VYING TO BECOME THE NEXT SECRETARY GENERAL OF UNWTO (Posted 13th June 2016) The titles and phrases ‘Smart, Intelligent, Savvy Operator, Articulate, People’s Person, Zimbabwe’s Friendliest Face, Longest Serving Tourism Minister in Africa, Chairman of the UNWTO Commission on Africa‘ and more have been heard, when discussing Zimbabwe’s Minister for […]
Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands – Africa’s latest adventure destination
ZIMBABWE’S EASTERN HIGHLANDS – A HEAVEN FOR ADRENALINE JUNKIES (Posted 12th June 2016) (The view across the Eastern Highlands just before reaching the Aberfoyle Lodge) The Aberfoyle Lodge was the destination of my first day on safari in Zimbabwe and when I arrived, over 7 hours after leaving the capital Harare, was the long journey […]
Kigali’s puts final touches on preparations for the African Union Summit 2016
RWANDA’S NEW NATIONAL CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION CENTER READY FOR FIRST TEST (Posted 12th June 2016) (Picture courtesy of Akagera Aviation and RwandAir) When the African Union Summit 2016 will open its doors on the 10th of July, will Rwanda’s new national convention and exhibition center and the adjoining Radisson Blu Hotel Kigali be at the […]
Rhino breeding programme in Uganda amongst the most successful
LATEST BIRTH MAKES IT A DOZEN (Posted 12th June 2016) Yesterday morning did news emerge from the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda, the only place to see rhinos on the wild in that country, that yet another little one has joined the growing number of Southern White rhinos. Angie Genade’s team on Ziwa managed to […]
