Wakanow boss on flying visit to Uganda
WAKANOW’S GROUP DEPUTY MD DISCOVERS THE LAKE VICTORIA SERENA GOLF RESORT & SPA (Posted 30th June 2017) Ralph Tamuno, Co-Founder and Deputy Group Managing Director of Wakanow, Africa’s leading online travel agency, is currently on a visit to East Africa and included the Pearl of Africa, aka Uganda, in his busy traveling schedule. Uganda is […]
Fastjet acquires brand rights from Stelios Haji-Ioannou
FASTJET BUYS OUT BRAND RIGHTS FROM STELIOS (Posted 30th June 2017) Fastjet is today providing an update on trading for the period from 01st of January 2017 to date, ahead of its Annual General Meeting to be held later today. The Company has made progress in implementing stabilisation efforts, including inter alia, a re-fleeting process, […]
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new cargo terminal
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ NEW CARGO TERMINAL, THE LARGEST IN AFRICA, NOW OFFICIALLY OPENED (Posted 30th June 2017) Ethiopian Airlines yesterday inaugurated its state of the art Cargo Terminal-II.The inauguration event has been graced by The Rt. Hon. Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the FDRE, Mr. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Transport and Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam Group […]
Reunion provides the stage for the Second Whale Congress
REUNION PREPARES FOR SECOND WHALE CONGRESS (Posted 30th June 2017) From the 03rd to the 07th of July will the French region of La Réunion host the second edition of the World Congress on the Whale at Bosse. This congress, co-organized by the Réunion Region and the Cétamada association, is the only event in the […]
Tourism industry reacts sharply to threats of KTB budget cuts
MINISTER’S BROADSIDE AGAINST INDUSTRY PROMPTS SHARPISH REACTIONS (Posted 30th June 2017) The perceived threats against the Kenya Tourism Board and the industry as a whole to cut the tourism budget should visitor numbers not rise rapidly, has been met with in part incredulity, in past perplexion and in part outright anger, given the circumstances of […]
More train services from July onwards to link Nairobi and Mombasa
MADARAKA EXPRESS SERVICES SET TO BE RAISED TO THREE A DAY FROM JULY (Posted 30th June 2017) Information from Nairobi suggests that come July will Kenya Railways increase the number of daily train services between the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa from the current one to three in each direction. This will for the first […]
Kenya Wildlife Service launches new jetty as gateway to Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park
NEW KWS JETTY EXPECTED TO BOOST TOURISM ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVE MARINE SAFETY AND SECURITY (Posted 30th June 2017) Tourism and conservation activities at Kenya’s south coast were yesterday boosted by the launch of the KShs 80 million Shimoni tourist jetty and patrol boat at Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park in Kwale County. The event was […]
Brussels Airport News for Brussels Airlines passengers (and others too of course)
Brussels Airport News Updates Look out especially for the news about Family Lanes being opened ahead of the massive summer travel onslaught, what a robot is doing at Brussels Airport, how you can discover the European Capital and what surprises the airport has for travelers this summer. Newsletter Brussels Airport Newsletter June 2017 New – […]
Nairobi Now’s latest tells you all you need to know when visiting Nairobi
Nairobi Now’s latest updates of whats up and where it happens An exhibition of paintings and photography by a collection on Kenya’s top artists Launch of Artists Against Extinction Exhibition Date & Time: Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 6.30 pm Venue: The Polka Dot Art Gallery Location: The Souk, Dagoretti Rd, Karen … Nairobi Now […]
As AWA starts Abuja Flight, Ghana invites Nigerian Airlines to fly domestic
More ATQ News from Nigeria and beyond Nigerian Journalists have applauded the appointment of former Director General, Nigeria Tourism Development Commission, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe and other professionals into key areas in the industry. South Africa’s Capital Hotel Group to add 2 hotels every year as they expand into Africa Aviation generates $72b annually as Lomé […]
Kafunta Safaris Newsletter June 2017
News Updates from Zambia’s Kafunta Safaris Like Tweet Forward Newsletter June 2017 Dear ATC Readers, With our May newsletter coming out late, you are spoiled with a second newsletter this month but I made a point of sending this one on time!! The buzz this past month has still very much been around Three Rivers […]
Qatar Airways keeps going strong in the face of illegal airspace denial
RECORD EID UL FITR TRAFFIC AT HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 29th June 2017) Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport reported an exceptionally high volume of traffic during the busy Eid-Al Fitr holiday period despite the current regional travel restrictions imposed by its neighbouring countries. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Mr. Akbar Al Baker commented on […]
Air Seychelles keen to restore direct flights to China
AIR SEYCHELLES RESPONDS TO TOURISM TRADE REQUESTS TO LAUNCH A SERIES OF CHARTERS FROM CHINA (Posted 29th June 2017) Air Seychelles yesterday announced it will operate non-stop charter flights from Chengdu, located in southwestern China, to Seychelles. The airline will offer flights from the city of more than 14 million people every Wednesday from 19 […]
Care to win an attendance at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum?
… AND THE WINNER IS … or rather will be … (Posted 29th June 2017) APO Group (www.APO-opa.com) is delighted to announce the launch of its prize draw to win an invitation at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (www.Africa-Conference.com). The prize draw reflects the company’s DNA and commitment to supporting journalism in Africa by […]
ATTA honours African writers
AVIS ATTA INAUGURAL MEDIA AWARDS A SUCCESS (Posted 29th June 2017) Last night saw the inaugural Avis Atta Media Awards 2017 take place in London to recognise excellence in African travel journalism. Eleven journalists were honoured by the African Travel and Tourism Association (Atta), the organisation that promotes tourism to Africa, for their 2016 / […]
Verde Zanzibar to become East Africa’s greenest hotel
GOING GREEN IS THE WAY TO GO AS VERDE ZANZIBAR NEARS COMPLETION (Posted 29th June 2017) Samantha Annandale, the CEO of Africa’s greenest hotel, has confirmed that their resort project on the Spice Island of Zanzibar, is expected to open before the end of the year. Recently speaking at the STTA’s 3rd Green Tourism Summit […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Africa’s Travel Indaba partners with We Are Africa to grow tourism IOL Africa’s Travel Indaba and We Are Africa have cemented an exciting partnership whereby for two weeks every May, the two trade shows will bring the world to South Africa to experience a stellar array of travel products and services… Read more>> PwC […]
Take A Break in the Kingdom of Swaziland
Swaziland Tourism News Updates Year End Break in the Kingdom of Swaziland Out of all four seasons, none makes you look forward to planning your next summer holiday like winter. Why not look to the beautiful Kingdom of Swaziland for your well-deserved year-end break? Venture into a land with a vibrant culture and ever so […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’ covering Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond
GILL STADEN’S LATEST NEWS FROM ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/tlbw28jun17-compressed.pdf Inside Zambezi Security Association Walking for Water Kangaluwi Mine Aardvark seen in Luangwa Wild dogs in Luangwa Cheetah in Lower Zambezi New Suite at Chiawa Camp Baboon with rope around body in Kafue New tanks for Lavushi Manda Camp in Luambe National Park Hyena cubs […]
Seychelles and France sign new Air Service Agreement
NEW BASA SET TO IMPROVE AIR CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN SEYCHELLES AND FRANCE (Posted 28th June 2017) (Picture courtesy of Seychelles Nation) A new bilateral air services agreement, in short BASA, was signed last week in France between the Seychelles’s head of the Civil Aviation Authority Mr. Gilbert Faure and his counterpart from the French Civil Aviation […]
Air Mauritius names new CEO as higher profits are confirmed
SOMAS APPAVOU NAMED AS NEW AIR MAURITIUS CEO (Posted 28th June 2017) For the year ended 31 March 2017 did the Air Mauritius Group and the airline itself record profits of Eur 27.6 million and Eur 26.9 million respectively as compared to profits of Eur 16.5 million and Eur 15.4 million for the previous year. […]
Two inaugural flights for Tanzania this weekend
PRECISION AIR SET FOR ENTEBBE WHILE SAFARILINK ADDS ZANZIBAR (Posted 28th June 2017) Precision Air is, prior to their Saturday launch of services between Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro to Entebbe, now stepping up commercial activities in Kampala. In the morning will the airline host 100 travel agents at the new Golden Tulip Hotel to […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Kenya and Uganda commit to the Standard Gauge RailwayDaily Nation Kenya and Uganda have restated their commitments to see the ongoing construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) reach Kampala. In a joint communication, Uganda’s… Read more>> TOURISM South Africa’s hotel and tourism sector set for steady growth as visitor numbers continue to grow […]
RwandAir widens credit card use for ticket and other purchases
RWANDAIR NOW ACCEPTS MORE CREDIT CARDS REFLECTING ON GROWING INTERNATIONAL NETWORK (Posted 27th June 2017) RwandAir today announced that it has enabled Maestro, Discover, Diners and JCB credit cards for online tickets payments. The four payment methods are adding up to the existing SmartCash, VISA and Master cards. The airline’s Internet Booking Engine (IBE) also […]
? One month to go until World Ranger Day + meet The Crash Kids ?
Save the Rhino News Updates June round-up, stories from the field, and superstar supporters! What did june hold for rhinos? In good news, a new location has been announced for establishing a much-needed back-up population for the Javan rhino, all surviving animals currently live in one fragile ecosystem on the island of Java, vulnerable to […]
Tourism’s future lies in emission reductions
UNWTO COMMITS TO CARBON NEUTRAL FUTURE (Posted 27th June 2017) Under the title ‘Tourism and Future Energy: Unlocking low-carbon growth opportunities’, industry leaders and policy makers have convened in the Kazakh capital city of Astana to discuss the contribution of the tourism sector to reducing carbon emissions. The Conference is a joint initiative of Astana […]
Africa’s hotel industry shows robust growth in the midst of economic uncertainty
FURTHER GROWTH PREDICTED BY PWC FOR AFRICA’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY (Posted 27th June 2017) South Africa’s hospitality sector is poised for further growth in the next five years bolstered by inbound travelers amid a difficult and volatile economic climate. Pietro Calicchio, Hospitality & Gaming Industry Leader for PwC Southern Africa (www.PwC.co.za), says: ‘Africa’s hotel sector has […]
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The Latest News from Ol Pejeta – Kenya’s most complete wilderness experience
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News Updates June 2017 Sudan – The Last of the Rhinos He was born in the wilds of Congo, captured and brought up in a European zoo, then shipped back to Africa with the fate of his entire species resting on his shoulders. Between the time of his capture and his journey […]
Kenya Tourism showcases honeymoon options at Uganda’s ‘Bride and Groom’ Expo
BRIDE AND GROOM EXPO ATTRACTS REGIONAL TOURISM ORGANIZATIONS TO SELL HONEYMOONS (Posted 27th June 2017) Uganda, now globally the fourth ranking source country for visitors to Kenya, was the focus once again by the Kenya Tourism Board, which attended the annual ‘Bride and Groom‘ wedding show at the UMA showground in Lugogo which was hosted […]
