UNWTO News
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) News Luxor to host the 5th UNWTO Global Summit on City Tourism: Cities: Local Culture for Global Travellers The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt are organizing the 5th Global Summit on City Tourism: “Cities: Local Culture for Global Travellers” on 1-2 November 2016 […]
News from Zambia’s Kafunta Safaris
Kafunta Safaris – News Updates from Zambia Like Tweet Forward NEWSLETTER October 2016 Dear all! I’ve titled the above picture: "Reflection in the pool". Right, it’s not exactly original, but it’s actually the meaning of "thinking" or "thoughts" that I was getting at with the word "reflection" because at this time of the year… the […]
Reunion’s Regional President Didier Robert in the Seychelles for the Festival Kreol
HIGH POWERED VISITORS FROM OTHER VANILLA ISLANDS FLOCK TO SEYCHELLES FOR THE FESTIVAL KREOL (Posted 27th October 2016) (Seychelles’ Tourism Minister Alain St. Ange and on the right Reunion Regional President and French Senator Mr. Didier Robert) Didier Robert, the Regional President of Reunion Island and also Senator for this French Indian Ocean island […]
IATA’s Business Confidence Survey produces interesting results
LATEST IATA AIRLINE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE (Posted 27th October 2016) When surveyed in early-October as part of IATA’s quarterly business confidence survey, airline CFOs and heads of cargo reported that profitability was unchanged in Q3 2016 compared to the same period a year ago; The results from October’s survey also showed that industry […]
Kenya Airways briefs investors on H1 results of 2016/17 Financial Year
FOCUS ON RESTORING SHAREHOLDER VALUE AND PROFITABILITY (Posted 27th October 2016) (Mbuvi Ngunze, Kenya Airways CEO, welcomes the airline’s investors and invited guests) Kenya Airways is on the mend again, given some of the key indicators provided by the airline’s management this morning and notably has the most progress been made on African routes, where […]
The Africa Travel Association comes to Kigali in November
CONNECTING THE CONTINENT WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD (Posted 27th October 2016) What significant investments are being made in logistics, transportation and real estate? On the government side, what policies (open skies, visa) are being made to support private sector efforts and tourism infrastructure development? ATA will convene an expert panel to discuss ‘Connecting […]
Mankind the main reason for collapse of wildlife populations
WWF SAYS WILDLIFE NUMBER HAVE REDUCED BY 60 PERCENT SINCE 1970 (Posted 27th October 2016) Worldwide populations of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles have plunged by almost 60 percent since 1970 as human activities overwhelm the environment, the WWF conservation group said on Thursday. An index compiled with data from the Zoological Society of […]
Lillian Gaitho’s mid week thoughts focus on practical travel tips
Seven Practical Travel Fitness Hacks Inconsistency and unfamiliarity is probably one of the many reasons travelers find it hard to keep in shape while on vacation or any other kind of travel. Although most resorts and hotels provide a fitness center, most travelers find it almost impossible to storm into a strange territory and kick […]
The 2017 IATA Training Catalog is now available
IATA Training: The 2017 IATA Training Catalog is Here Share this email with a colleague Follow us: Discover your future! Over the next 20 years, the aviation industry is expected to double in size. Rules and regulations will continue to evolve, and changes in technology mean entire new fields will open up, requiring people with […]
Nairobi Serena’s Mandhari Fine Dining gets new kitchen
NEW KITCHEN, NEW MENU BUT STILL NAIROBI’S CLASSIEST EATERY (Posted 26th October 2016) Following the installation of a state of the art new kitchen at the Mandhari Restaurant of the Nairobi Serena Hotel is Nairobi’s classiest eatery once again open, for hotel guests and also for patrons from Kenya’s capital city. A recent trial lunch […]
Kenya releases arrival data from January to August 2016
17 PERCENT RISE IN ARRIVALS SHOWS RECOVERY IS TAKING HOLD (Posted 26th October 2016) While charter arrivals in Mombasa, though up compared to last year, continues to be a matter of concern to the Kenya coast tourism fraternity inspite of a 19.1 percent rise, have overall arrivals into the country since January risen by 17.2 […]
Now he is the Chairman of Kenya Airways …
MICHAEL JOSEPH FORMALLY ELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE KENYA AIRWAYS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Posted 26th October 2016) Kenya Airways is pleased to announce that at its meeting held on 26th October 2016, Mr. Michael Joseph was elected Chairman of the Board of Kenya Airways Limited with effect from 26th October 2016 to replace Amb. Dennis Awori […]
Chimpanzee Trust seeks Private Partnership Concessioner for Ngamba Island, Uganda
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust Seeks Partnership CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST Expression of Interest for a Private Partnership Concession for Ngamba Island, Uganda. Preamble The Board and Management of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary and Wildlife Conservation Trust (Chimpanzee Trust), wish to outsource the tourism business at Ngamba Island as one of its strategies […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY’S LATEST EDITION (Posted 26th October 2016) Here comes the latest edition of Gill Staden’s Livingstone bi-Weekly … Enjoy the news from further down south … https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/tlbw26oct16-compressed.pdf Inside Tax Free Zone for Livingstone? Kafue Rowing Centre Photo Competition New Capital at Kafue Lusaka Water Blues Toll Gates make a lot of money Anthrax […]
US bans canned lion trophy imports from South Africa
Conservation Action Trust reports that the US bans canned lion trophy imports from South Africa US bans canned lion trophy imports from South Africa 24 October 2016 | Safarious | Don Pinnock | FREE TO PUBLISH CREDIT CAT Because South Africa was unable to demonstrate the conservation value of canned lion hunting, the United States […]
The holidays are coming, prepare to fly to places …
Jambojet says: Let the holiday fun begin Low fares, as long as one books early enough or takes advantage of special sales promotions … Holidays are better with Jambojet Are you ready to have some fun? The end of year season is here, and it’s time to have fun. Make the most of your holidays […]
Kenya Airways Board of Directors meeting to take vote on new Chairman
CAUTION URGED AHEAD OF KENYA AIRWAYS BOARD MEETING NOT TO FLOUT CAPITAL MARKET AUTHORITY RULES (Posted 26th October 2016) Suggestions that the Kenyan government, which holds 29.8 percent of the shares of Kenya Airways – KLM / Air France hold 26.3 percent while IFC, the International Finance Corporation hold 9.56 percent – intends to have […]
News from Kenya’s most complete wilderness experience just 3 hours from Nairobi
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News for October Meet the Royal Boys Pride It’s hard to say for sure, but there seems to be a sense of relief on the faces of the five hardworking lionesses of Ol Pejeta’s Eastern Pride these days. That’s because their 11 (yup, 11!) lively four-year-olds have finally flown the nest, and […]
Porini Safari Camp updates
Gamewatchers Safaris Lastest News Updates Jambo from Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps ! The 11th Eco-Warrior Awards event (by Ecotourism Kenya) was held on 14th October 2016 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi and we are delighted to announce that Gamewatchers Safaris was: Winner: "Eco-rated Tented Camp of the Year" for Porini Amboseli Camp in […]
Your Wildlife and Community News from Ol Pejeta
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News for October Meet the Royal Boys Pride It’s hard to say for sure, but there seems to be a sense of relief on the faces of the five hardworking lionesses of Ol Pejeta’s Eastern Pride these days. That’s because their 11 (yup, 11!) lively four-year-olds have finally flown the nest, and […]
Porini Safari Camps updates
Gamewatchers Safaris Lastest News Updates Reduced Rates for Safaris of 6 Nights or More … Jambo from Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps ! The 11th Eco-Warrior Awards event (by Ecotourism Kenya) was held on 14th October 2016 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi and we are delighted to announce that Gamewatchers Safaris was: Winner: "Eco-rated […]
Air Austral adds extra flight for high season to bring more visitors from South Africa to Reunion
Reunion Island Tourism – Air Austral gives more so you can get to Reunion Island for the ultimate experience Air Austral gives more so you can get to Reunion Island for the ultimate experience If you have ever needed an excuse to go to Reunion Island, here it is. As from 9 December 2016, Air […]
Speed paramount to stay ahead of new aviation security challenges
IATA TAKES THE LEAD TO MAKE AVIATION SECURITY TIGHTER AND MORE EFFICIENT (Posted 25th October 2016) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on industry and governments to work together in an even stronger partnership to provide durable solutions to aviation’s security challenges. These efforts, which must be based on common principles, include such areas […]
Fastjet joins growing number of airlines banning the Samsung Galaxy Note 7
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 7 – YOU ARE BANNED (Posted 25th October 2016) Following the South African Civil Aviation Authority’s ban of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on all flights by airlines flying into or within the country had Fastjet – the low-cost pan-African airline – has updated its operational policy banning the mobile device from […]
Rwanda ranks second in Africa after Mauritius in latest World Bank survey
NO BETTER PLACE ON THE AFRICAN MAINLAND BUT RWANDA TO DO BUSINESS WITH (Posted 25th October 2016) Rwanda once again presents remarkable progress in the World Bank’s Doing Business Rankings by scoring 56th position from 62nd position out of 190 countries in the 2017 report. In Africa, Rwanda is ranked the 2nd easiest place to […]
Reconstruction continues on the Seychelles’s island of Farquhar
SLOWLY BUT SURELY IS INFRASTRUCTURE RESTORED ON FARQUHAR (Posted 25th October 2016) Infrastructure damages on the Seychelles’ island of Farquhar was said to be massive following three hits by tropical cyclone Fantala in April this year. When discussing the issue with locals while on Mahe for the annual Carnival International de Victoria was it made […]
Jambojet ups flights across the network
MORE FLIGHTS AS JAMBOJET UPS THE GAME (Posted 25th October 2016) More flights between Nairobi and Mombasa, from the present 22 up to 31 under the new schedule released yesterday but also to other Jambojet destinations, have served notice of intent to competitors that the Kenya Airways LCC subsidiary is ready to take the battle […]
Fastjet’s transition to a new fleet continues to face challenges
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITIES NOT KEEN ON EXTENDED WET LEASE ARRANGEMENTS (Posted 25th October 2016) The transition from Fastjet’s Airbus A319 fleet to a leaner and more cost effective fleet of Embraer E190’s appears to have hit regulatory Berlin Walls in both Tanzania and Zimbabwe. Information filtering in suggests that in Tanzania the airline presently operates […]
Name and Shame former French national football team goalkeeper Pascal Olmeta
FORMER FRENCH NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM GOALKEEPER’S HUNT LEAVES ELEPHANT SCREAMING OF PAIN BEFORE BEING SHOT IN THE HEAD BY GUIDE (Posted 24th October 2016) Former French football star Pascal Olmeta, who kept goal in the 1990’s for Lyon and Marseille, besides the national football team, was outed over the weekend as a bloodthirsty elephant killer, […]
Entebbe Airport faces partial closure due to runway repairs
LONG OVERDUE RUNWAY REPAIRS PROMPT PARTIAL AIRPORT CLOSURE IN ENTEBBE (Posted 24th October 2016) Information was received that from the 24th of October until at least the 27th of October will the main runway of Entebbe International Airport be closed between 06.00 hrs (a.m.) and 08.00 hrs (a.m.) to facilitate overdue runway repairs. Subsequently have […]
