STA’s Principal Flavien Joubert appointed to Oman’s IOTO
FLAVIEN JOUBERT HONOURED AND RECOGNIZED THROUGH ADDED APPOINTMENT (Posted 22nd August 2016) In 2012 was the Principal of the Seychelles Tourism Academy, in short STA, sent on an overseas mission to Oman to represent the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA). Objectives of the mission were to:- Sign a memorandum […]
Key tourism and trade road now 80 percent complete
NEW HIGHWAY SET TO EASE TRAVEL FOR TOURISTS (Posted 22nd August 2016) A major road, important for both trade and tourism between Kenya and Tanzania, is now reportedly 80 percent completed and will be ready by March next year. The stretch of road between Voi and Taveta at the Tanzanian border must have been one […]
World Travel Awards News Update
World Travel Awards joins World Spa Awards at Forte Village Resort World Travel Awards has confirmed the Europe Gala Ceremony 2016 will join World Spa Awards at Forte Village Resort on the southern tip of Sardinia, Italy. Both events will take place on the evening of September 4th at the world-class resort, welcoming hundreds of […]
Aviation: 2016 is a year of big winners and losers in West Africa
Another edition of ATQ News from West Africa, again courtesy of Ikechi Uko. 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 […]
This dirty deal could spell the beginning of the end of the Nairobi National Park
MEDIA ACCUSED TO BE ‘ILL INFORMED AND SENSATIONALIST RUMOUR MONGERS‘ (Posted 21st August 2016) (Conservation groups are trying to bring down the railway line through the Nairobi National Park by strictly legal means / Picture source NairobiWire) There is growing outrage and anger over the present violations of a range of laws and regulations vis […]
Kenya’s VIP Culinary Event of the Year – Chefs Delight / Bar & Mixology Awards 2016 – 9th September 2016
Invented by Go Places, this has become one of Nairobi’s major culinary events of the year and for lovers of good food and drink should not be missed … ? Get Ready For The VIP Culinary Red Carpet Event of the Year’ The Chefs Delight Awards 2016 Date: Friday 9th September Venue: KICC, Tsavo Ballroom […]
Creole Cuisine from the Indian Ocean Islands – the best recipes now appear in a book
AQUACASIA – FOR THE LOVE OF CREOLE FOOD (Posted 20th August 2016) A new cookbook named Aquacasi was officially launched on Friday during a cocktail reception held at the Seychelles Tourism Academy at La Misère. It was signed and presented by Shanti Maurice executive chef Willibad Reinbacher in the presence of Mr. Alain St Ange, […]
Air Seychelles increases flight capacity to Praslin on Saturday
ADDED FLIGHTS TO PRASLIN HELP CLEAR THE BACKLOG (Posted 19th August 2016) Air Seychelles has announced added flights from Mahe to Praslin to cater for the traffic backlog caused by the suspension of domestic flights between the two main islands of the archipelago. Earlier in the day did Captain Aubrey Quatre die in a freak […]
Revenue share funds pay for yet more class rooms
KWITA IZINA FESTIVAL BENEFITS COMMUNITIES (Posted 19th August 2016) Ahead of the annual festival of naming young born gorillas in Rwanda have the communities near the Volcanoes National Park again seen real benefits percolate down to grass root levels, when RDB, the Rwanda Development Board under which the tourism and conservation public sector falls, launched […]
Survival challenge event on Banda Island
Greetings from Banda Island in Lake Victoria. The lodge has a very special and fantastic event scheduled on 27th and 28th of August: With the help of an assault course expert from the Netherlands has the management team of Banda Island set up twelve obstacles within their extensive grounds which need to be conquered to […]
Fastjet signs up with Amadeus for better market presence
AMADEUS AND FASTJET SIGN COOPERATION DEAL (Posted 19th August 2016) Africa’s leading low cost airline Fastjet and Amadeus, the global market leader in e-technology for airlines, travel agencies, the hospitality industry and more, have signed a landmark deal earlier this week. The new cooperation agreement will give Amadeus users across Africa and beyond access to […]
To the Beach and Beyond
Constance Hotels and Resorts mean beaches galore in the very best locations across the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands BEYONDTHE BEACH A place perfect for beach holidays and a retreat for discoveries alike… MALDIVES Skip the beach and enjoy an exclusive discovery trip with world finest whisky and cognac MAURITIUS Another reference for the paradise island […]
Cotonou and Abidjan are joining the growing West Africa network of RwandAir
RWANDAIR READY TO LAUNCH TWO NEW WEST AFRICA DESTINATIONS WITHIN WEEKS (Posted 19th August 2016) Benin and the Ivory Coast are the latest two West African countries to join the ever growing network of Rwanda’s national airline. Cotonou will come on line on the 02nd of September already while Abidjan flights will commence just a […]
The Uganda Travel Month Volume II: Consume the Beauty
The Pearl Guide’s latest initiative … Uganda Travel Month Volume II: Consume the Beauty? Dear Reader, it’s been long in the works but we’re excited to finally unleash our latest initiative, Uganda Travel Month. This October, get consumed by the beauty as we discover our backyard. What is Uganda Travel Month? Uganda Travel Month (October […]
Kenya eyes 12 billion Shillings from Japan / Africa Summit
TICAD VI EXPECTED TO BRING 10.000 PLUS DELEGATES TO NAIROBI (Posted 18th August 2016) 35 Heads of State and Government and as many as 10.000 participants which includes 4.000 from Japan and 6.000 from across Africa, are expected to stream into the Kenyan capital over the coming days to participate in the first TICAD Summit […]
Kenya rallies support from around the world for complete ban of ivory trade
KENYA PREPARES FOR CITES COP17 IN SOUTH AFRICA (Members of Kenya’s CITES technical committee preparing for COP17) Kenya’s preparations for the forthcoming 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES CoP17) have entered the homestretch. This follows completion of Kenya’s […]
Heard of Medina Palms, the only 5 star property between Mombasa and Lamu?
Get some news updates from Medina Palms and their special offers for East African residents. And if that is not enough, check out my own TripAdvisor rating of this delightful property via https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g661279-d4153081-Reviews-Medina_Palms-Watamu_Coast_Province.html Medina Palms 2017 rates Medina Palms is delighted that we have been awarded Five Star status by the Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority, […]
News from Uganda’s Chimpanzee Trust
The latest Chimp news from Uganda … CHIMPANZEE TRUST Mr. James Musinguizi (L), Executive Director, UWEC and Mr. Edgar Buhanga, Director Planning,UWA Chimpanzee Trust gets New Board Chairman. On 26th July 2016, we witnessed the handover of the office of the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Chimpanzee Trust from Mr. James Musinguzi to […]
News from Ol Pejeta, one of Kenya’s most complete wilderness experiences
I am a ranger Hear from the unsung heroes of conservation – from our rhino caretakers to our dog handlers, these are the guys risking their lives every day to protect the animals they love. // take a listen Celebrating education PA-MOJA has partnered with Ol Pejeta Conservancy to provide scholarships for over 50 students […]
Park fee theft leaves national park 6 million Kenya Shillings poorer
BREAK IN AT NAKURU NP SEES THIEVES WALK AWAY WITH 6 MILLION KENYA SHILLINGS (Posted 18th August 2016) Reports about a major break in and theft of cash have been confirmed overnight from Nairobi, as the vault at Lake Nakuru National Park’s main gate and offices was robbed a few days ago. A major police […]
World Elephant Day sees worldwide call to burn ivory stockpiles
News updates from the Conservation Action Trust World Elephant Day sees worldwide call to burn ivory stockpiles 13 August 2016 | Traveller24 | Selene Brophy | FREE TO PUBLISH CREDIT CAT Hard to image that presently fewer than half a million elephants are left in Africa. This is the reality World Elephant Day, held annually […]
Invitation to join ICTP
www.ictp.travel Invitation to join ICTP GREEN GROWTH + QUALITY = BUSINESS Dear Travel Industry Professional, Please take a look at www.ictp.travel and consider joining the International Coalition of Tourism Partners. There is no cost to join us as a basic member. You will find a list of countries showing on the right column of our homepage […]
Lillian Gaitho’s mid week thoughts
Six Best Travel Tips for Couples It’s said a family that prays together stays together, I think we wouldn’t be so wrong to throw in a making of our own; a couple that travels together, grows together. However, this does not by any means spell nirvana, bliss and seamless globe trotting for lovebirds; instead it […]
Hwange’s new pride
More from Africa’s award winning destination magazines … Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport! Hwange’s new pride Sue Watt takes a trip to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, the home of Cecil the lion, to find out more about life there, and what has […]
The Regions of Swaziland
News updates from the Kingdom of Swaziland Tourism The regions of Swaziland Swaziland is a very small country, particularly by African standards, at just over 17,000 sq km – slightly smaller than Wales. At Independence in 1968, the country was divided into the four regions of Hhohho, Manzini, Lubombo and Shiselweni. The regions of Hhohho […]
The Livingstone biWeekly is ready again …
More news from ‘Further Down South‘, i.e. Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond, courtesy as ever of Gill Staden who publishes this bi-Weekly news broadcast. (Gill is also the author of this guide book and several other publications about Zambia and Zimbabwe) 4 The newsletter this week is available by clicking on the link shown below: https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/tlbw17aug16-compressed.pdf […]
Air Zimbabwe gets new CEO
ZIMBABWE’S NATIONAL AIRLINE GETS NEW BOSS (Posted 17th August 2016) Information was confirmed earlier today that Acting CEO Edmund Makona, who served in this position since mid 2013, has retired from Air Zimbabwe and that Mr. Ripton Muzenda, who previously worked at the airline as a pilot and instructor, has taken over as new Chief […]
KTB Chairman takes a look at Conference Tourism
CONFERENCE TOURISM IN KENYA – ONE OF THE KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL FUTUREBy Jimi Kariuki / August 2016 (Posted 17th August 2016) There is no disputing that the soft white sandy beaches that line Kenya’s 536 km long Indian Ocean coastline, and our National Parks, Reserves, Conservancies and Sanctuaries that are abundant with flora and […]
Jim Justus Nyamu’s ‘Elephant Walk’ reaches Uganda today
WALKING ACROSS EAST AFRICA TO SAVE ELEPHANTS (Posted 17th August 2016) (Jim Nyamu seen at the Nairobi Ivory Burn with Jake Grieves-Cook, former KTB and KTF Chairman and one of Kenya’s foremost tourism gurus for the past 40 years, Picture by W. Thome) Following his 2013 Elephant Walk across East Africa, when he covered over […]
Environmentalists prevail to have work on second stretch of Kenya’s new SGR halted
CHINESE CONTRACTOR STOPPED FROM PROCEEDING WITH ROUTE THROUGH NATIONAL PARK (Posted 16th August 2016) Kenya’s conservation fraternity, at least for now, can be proud to have stopped the Chinese construction company selected to build the second stretch of the new Standard Gauge Railway, in short SGR, which will run from Nairobi to the Rift Valley […]
