Bike with Rift Valley Adventures
Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. I want to ride my bicycle…………. Having played a part in the growth of mountain biking in Kenya over the past ten years, I can only count myself as fortunate to see how far it has come over the years. To me, it came […]
Southern Africa’s top 25 safari destinations
Travel Africa Extra Magazine Welcome to the January issue of Travel Africa Extra, a new monthly compendium of great stories, opinion and advice for readers of Travel Africa magazine, which will be delivered to you by email at the end of every month. Learn more by clicking here. This is Africa Why we love the […]
UNWTO condemns US travel ban
US IMAGE AT RISK OVER TRAVEL BAN (Posted 31st January 2017) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Specialized Agency for Tourism, expresses its deep concern and strong condemnation over the recently announced travel ban by the United States of America (USA) to nationals of seven countries (Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.- AFRICA RELATIONS Morocco readmited into the African Union after 32 years of absence Africanews Morocco has been readmitted into the African Union on Monday since it left in 1984 after the organisation’s recognition of the independence of Western Sahara….. Read more>> HEALTH Eight African countries honoured for effective fight against malaria Africanews Ethiopia, Swaziland, […]
Monthly update from the Northern Rangelands Trust – January 2017
Northern Rangelands Trust News Updates January 2017 update from NRT WILD FRONTIERS When an abandoned hippo calf was reported in a mud pool in Awer Conservancy, NRT partnered with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, the Kenya Wildlife Service, Andrew Francombe of Kenya Choppers and the Lamu County Government to coordinate a rescue effort. Tackling the […]
E-Tourism Frontiers to hold seminar in February in Nairobi
Digital Tourism Seminar by E-Tourism Frontiers at Strathmore Business School E-TOURISM FRONTIERS DIGITAL TOURISM SEMINAR IN NAIROBI Share Tweet Forward +1 Share DIGITAL TOURISM SEMINAR IN NAIROBI Click Here to Register **Last Day!! Go Places readers to enjoy a US$ 50 Discount. The price will be US $220 plus VAT at the discounted rate. Are […]
Ol Pejeta Steps Up in Time of Drought
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News Updates Nanyuki, Kenya OL PEJETA STEPS UP IN TIME OF DROUGHT Livestock Programme Offers Solution to Laikipia Pastoralists and Private Conservancy in the Face of Drought As a looming drought threatens livelihoods and wildlife in Laikipia, communities are taking advantage of Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s Community Livestock Programme. The scheme sees pastoralists […]
WTM Africa leads the continent’s exhibitions
WTM Africa named Best Joint Trade Exhibition WTM Africa named Best Joint Trade Exhibition WTM Africa is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the title of Best Joint Trade Exhibition in the 6 001 – 12 000 sqm category at the Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) ROAR awards in Johannesburg on 26 […]
UNWTO honours founders of ‘Lonely Planet’ guide books
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD GIVEN BY UNWTO TO TONY AND MAUREEN WHEELER (Posted 31st January 2017) Tony Wheeler and Maureen Wheeler, founders of the widely-known Lonely Planet Publications have received the 13th UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award. The prize is conferred every year to individuals with visionary leadership and significant contributions to the global tourism sector. The […]
Seychelles promotes visits at New York Times Travel Show 2017
NO LET UP IN PROMOTING THE PARADISE ISLANDS (Posted 31st January 2017) The Seychelles Tourism Board exhibited at the New York Times Travel Show 2017 edition, which took place in the City of New York, USA, from Friday the 27th to Sunday the 29th January, as the exotic island destination continue to look towards the […]
Kenya Airways records improved performance in Q3 of current Financial Year
KENYA AIRWAYS BACK ON COURSE AS PASSENGER NUMBERS GROW BY NEARLY 5 PERCENT (Posted 31st January 2017) At the end of Quarter 3 of the current Financial Year, i.e. the end of December, did key indicators show significant improvements in Kenya Airways’ operating performance compared to the same period a year ago. ‘Operation Pride‘, an […]
Bottomless Brunch – as in eat and drink as much as you can …
LE CHATEAU, AKA BRASSERIE BELGE CELEBRATES BELGIAN FOOD AND DRINK (Posted 31st January 2017) While in the capital city across the border the Nairobi Restaurant Week is underway, to the delight of fans of good and affordable food, has Kampala, Uganda’s capital city last Sunday celebrated a feast of a different kind. The recently rebranded […]
Change of guard at the Kigali Marriott Hotel
NEW GENERAL MANAGER INTRODUCED AT THE KIGALI MARRIOTT HOTEL (Posted 31st January 2017) News from Kigali speak of a change of guard at the Marriott Kigali Hotel, where Kenneth Shore has reportedly been replaced by Rex Nijhoff, a career hotelier whose early connections with Marriott go back to the 1990’s. (Kenneth Shore on the right […]
Who is Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Candidate for the post of Secretary General of the UNWTO ? An article by Kitty Pope of the African Diaspora Magazine is re-published
The Tourism Legacy of Minister Alain St.Ange by Kitty J. Pope – African Diaspora Tourism Alain St.Ange: The Leader of Leaders Who Created the Carnival of Carnivals An in-depth look at the one-of-a kind African Tourism Minister’s personality, leadership style, and accomplishments. It was over four years ago that the Honorable Seychelles Minister of Tourism […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM How Rwandan Aviation Is Moving The Country Closer To Conference Hub Status AFK Insider Kigali International Airport was ranked third-fastest growing in Africa in 2016. Rwanda has scheduled a string of aviation events from February to November that it hopes will help bolster its growing tourism sector…. Read more>> ‘Most luxurious ship ever’ to […]
Rwanda Tourism gets honoured at New York Times Travel Show
‘REMARKABLE RWANDA‘ RECEIVES MORE RECOGNITION (Posted 30th January 2017) Remarkable Rwanda has been recognized with an award of excellence for the Best Small Booth at the New York Times Travel Show in the United States of America. Rwanda’s tourism and travel exhibitors in the Africa pavilion stood out in their cultural attire, locally called “Imicyenyero” […]
UNWTO News
World Tourism Organization News Updates International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 kicks off Nearly 600 participants attended the Official Launch of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017. The event took place in the International Tourism Fair of Spain, FITUR, and will be followed by 12 months of global actions aimed […]
Former Seychelles President launches new website
Launch of the Website of Former President James Alix Michel The Office of the Former President of the Republic of Seychelles has the pleasure to announce the launch of the new website: www.jamesalixmichel.com . The website holds the digital library archives of Mr. Michel’s Presidency with past press releases, speeches, photo galleries and videos, as […]
Kafunta News from Zambia
News from Kafunta Safaris in Zambia NEWSLETTER January 2017 Wishing you a wonderful New Year 2017! Dear all! I know, New Year celebrations seem far away already, but nevertheless I coudn’t resist and had to say it one more time! I truly hope that you will have a great year 2017, but mostly I hope […]
Africa is challenged to follow suit if the continent wants a bigger share of world tourism
UNWTO WELCOMES BELARUS NEW VISA FREE POLICY (Posted 30th January 2017) UNWTO has expressed its full support to the decision of the Government of Belarus to launch the 5-day visa-free policy that will be applicable to travelers from 80 countries. The measure aims at advancing seamless travel and attracting visitors, particularly those on business trips. […]
Kenya Wildlife Service makes all entry fees ‘non cash’
CASH IS NO LONGER GOOD TO ENTER KENYA’S NATIONAL PARKS (Posted 30th January 2017) The Kenya Wildlife Service over the weekend changed their payment policy and will, with immediate effect, only permit payment with a VISA Card, MPesa, a mobile money service or by bank deposit, the latter however only possible at two specific branches […]
Zimbabwe’s calendar of events
ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY LISTS KEY 2017 TOURISM AND CULTURAL EVENTS (Posted 30th January 2017) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority earlier today shared their present list of events for the year 2017 including milestones like the Sanganai / Hlanganani World Tourism Expo which is slotted in for the 08th to 10th of June this year in Bulawayo, […]
Blomqvist and Bell sign up for the 2017 Safari Classic Rally
The 2017 East African Safari Classic Rally announces latest driver entries The first newsletter for the 2017 East African Safari Classic Rally shares photos from our latest route survey and details of two exciting new entries. Share your rally stories with us by email! Welcome to the first newsletter for the 2017 East African Safari […]
Zimbabwe Tourism and Ethiopian Airlines sign promotional pact
VICTORIA FALLS GETS PROMOTIONAL BOOST AHEAD OF ETHIOPIAN’S FLIGHT LAUNCH (Posted 30th January 2017) (ZTA’s Karikoga Kaseke at FITUR with ET’s Alemu Bekele) Zimbabwe’s Tourism Authority and Ethiopian Airlines will this year cooperate in various joint marketing initiatives aimed at promoting travel to the country in the Spanish and Portuguese markets. ‘We are excited to […]
Mt. Kenya Climb, New Cubs + Video, Mystery Lion
Ewaso Lions News Updates Promoting Human-Lion Coexistence in Northern Kenya CLICK HERE TO DONATE 29th January 2017 Ewaso Lions Team Summits Mt Kenya for Lions We did it! Our team reached the top of Mt Kenya, after months of preparation and three days of long trekking. And we are pleased to say we are on […]
Endorsements are piling in for Alain St. Ange’s quest to become UNWTO Secretary General
ST. ANGE GETS THUMBS UP FROM THE WORLD’S FOREMOST TRAVELER (Posted 28th January 2017) As the race for the top job at the UNWTO heats up and perhaps even more candidates are joining the field, is the Seychelles’ immediate former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Marine and Ports reeling in endorsements. Famous for his often […]
Air Seychelles honours long serving staff
LONG SERVICE AWARDS PRESENTED BY AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 28th January 2017) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles and partner airline of Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways, presented 52 staff with long-service awards last night in recognition of their long service with the airline. The special awards ceremony took place in the VIP […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Tanzania: Railway Project Still Up for Grabs The Citizen The government has explained that it is yet to enter into any exclusive deal with any country or company with regard to the funding and implementation of the project to upgrade… Read more>> Nigeria: Challenges Hindering Air Transport in Nigeria This Day Airline operators, members […]
EASA Aviation Training Courses offered in Nairobi
Sofema Aviation Services offers EASA Compliant Essentials Training Courses – Nairobi, Kenya – April 2017 January 2017 Sofema Aviation Services is pleased to announce the delivery of EASA Compliant Essentials Training Courses in Nairobi, Kenya Date: April 3rd – April 14th 2017 Venue: Kenya Airways Facilities, Nairobi, Kenya See below detailed information about […]
3 Day Sale! Start #GoingPlaces
Fastjet launches Special Sales Get ready for 3 days of great savings How to book Plan your trip Destinations FAQs Are you ready to experience Africa for less? We’ve got big plans – in fact, you could say we’re really #GoingPlaces. Because we want you to join us on our journey, we’re offering 3 days […]
