Which cover photo do you prefer?

The Travel Africa magazine again lets readers decide on the cover page phote Which cover option do you prefer? OK, so we know you’ve seen our leopard cover option before, but we just can’t seem to let it go! In the forthcoming April-June issue of Travel Africa (going to print next week) we’ll give you […]

What is IMEX and is it for you?

IMEX 2017 – THE place to sell your MICE offerings IMEX is like a search engine-and-showroom-in-one If you work in the meetings industry, you need to experience IMEX. IMEX is where international event planners come to meet with destinations, venues, hotels and suppliers from all over the world. Why? To start getting their forthcoming events […]

Underwater Easter Egg Hunt – only in Diani / Kenya

Diani & South Coast Visitors and Residents – An early update what to do on Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Under Water Egg Hunt at Forty Thieves Beach Bar. Do Not Miss out on this crazy Under Water Egg Hunt. Boats leave 9AM SHARP. Please check in by 8:30am. Book you spot by emailing Tracy on […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

ENERGY Uganda set to connect 6.5MW hydropower plant ESI Africa According to media, the plant will be connected to the national grid next week after a joint testing by the relevant authorities. Once in full operation, the plant is expected to supply 31.42 GWh… Read more>> INFRASTRUCTURE Nigeria: Abuja Airport – Work Progresses, Phase 1 […]

Dar es Salaam Serena emerges with a new shine after major refurbishments

DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL – AS EVER THE PLACE TO BE (Posted 17th March 2017) Hotel guests and residents of Dar es Salaam can now look forward to a new culinary journey experience as the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel celebrates the opening of its new look restaurants and bars, that feature a contemporary […]

Air Seychelles takes delivery of first of two brand new Twin Otter aircraft

‘PRASLIN‘ JOINS AIR SEYCHELLES’ TWIN OTTER FLEET (Posted 17th March 2017) Air Seychelles earlier today welcomed the first of the two brand new Twin Otter DHC-6 400 aircraft into the Air Seychelles domestic fleet. Named Praslin after the second-largest island in Seychelles, the aircraft was welcomed by a delegation of government, tourism and airline officials […]

Nairobi Now Updates

Nairobi Now – Whats on in the Kenyan capital over the coming days Dates: March 13th to 17th 2017 Location: Kuona Trust Session Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm 2:00pm – 4:00pm Fee: KES 1000 (Charged per person for every session) About Brush Tu Art Studio welcomes you to their 2017 premier print making workshop, 13th to […]

More UBER trouble in Nairobi

MANAGEMENT FAILURES BLAMED FOR ONGOING UBER TROUBLES IN NAIROBI (Posted 17th March 2017) More and more comments emerging from Kenya are now blaming the local UBER management of incompetence, arrogance and ignorance, besides making inflammatory demands, instead of honestly engaging with their drivers. As a result, though fares were raised a few days ago, has […]

World Tourism Wire – The latest updates on the UNWTO race

Armenia’s minister of tourism Vahan Martirosyan enters UNWTO Secretary general race The Hon. Vahan Martirosyan, minister of tourism for Armenia is the latest out of 7 candidates competing for the post of the UNWTO Secretary General. Not many relevant news items in regards to the ministers connection and experience in global tourism was found, but […]

Tanzania’s Auric Air announces dates for Serengeti – Uganda flights

AURIC AIR’S NEW FLIGHTS SET TO PROMOTE MIGRATION AND GORILLA TRACKING (Posted 17th March 2017) Auric Air yesterday announced the ‘on inducement‘ services between Entebbe to Serengeti / Serengeti to Entebbe connecting the spectacular wildlife and the annual migration of the Serengeti National Park with the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda. Please find below the schedule […]

Seychelles’ parliament approves tourism budget for 2017/18

SEYCHELLES TOURISM BUOYANT AFTER ITB SUCCESS (Posted 17th March 2017) The delegation that was representing Seychelles at ITB Berlin earlier this month met members of various media houses in Germany to promote the national airline’s twice weekly direct flight, Seychelles-Dusseldorf. The press conference and a cocktail reception on the Seychelles stand, which was attended by […]

Africa Showcase launches East Africa edition

KAMPALA, NAIROBI AND DAR ES SALAAM VENUES FOR AFRICA SHOWCASE INAUGURAL EDITION (Posted 17th February 2017) Africa Showcase comes to East Africa in April with trade events scheduled in Kampala, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. Outbound travel specialists will receive invitations to attend these events to network with a select portfolio of African companies, discover […]

Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum at the Radisson Blu in Lusaka – 31st March

Mark your diary for the Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum The First Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum will be held on 31st March at Radisson Blu in Lusaka Inconjuction with Tanzania High Commission in Zambia, Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry & agriculture (TCCIA), Tanzania Truck Owner Association (TATOA) and Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) aimed […]

Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts look at ‘Online Presence’

Six Ways to Optimize an Online Presence for your Business A recent market survey by leading SEO specialist BrightLocal concludes that 88% of consumers trust online reviews as they would personal recommendations from friends and relations. Similarly, in this article I further explore the user pre-purchase behaviour, indicating that 32% of consumers will only trust […]

Nairobi’s attraction for global businesses remains high

NAIROBI AMONG 5 AFRICAN CITIES ATTRACTING FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES (Posted 17th March 2017) In 2016, 196 Fortune 500 companies had established a dedicated regional headquarters in the MEA region. In the Middle-East, Dubai is the most popular choice with 138 companies establishing a dedicated entity in the city. There has also been a marked uptick […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Exxon to Pay Eni $2.8 Billion for Mozambique Gas Block Stake Bloomberg Exxon Mobil – Exxon Mobil Corp. said it will buy 25 percent of a liquefied natural gas project off Mozambique from Italy’s Eni SpA for about $2.8 billion… Read more>> INFRASTRUCTURE Construction of Ethiopia’s Genale Dawa III at […]