Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Here’s How South Africa’s Tourism Sector Is Booming Despite Recession Ventures Africa “We believe that the tourism sector, which is not rand hedged, has the potential to pull us out of recession and to save and grow jobs,” Winde said…. Read more>> Q&A: UNWTO secretary-general on exploring Africa’s sustainable tourism opportunities Devex As African […]
News from Kafunta Safaris in Zambia
News updates from Zambia’s Kafunta Safaris Like Tweet Forward = Dear ATC Readers, July is already behind us, which means we are well into the second half of our 2017 season, it’s amazing how quickly it is all going. Anke, Ron & Luke were here for a couple of weeks, while Luke was on school […]
Marriott introduces new Sales and Marketing Team for Africa
NEW TEAM FOR MARRIOTT TO MARKET AFRICAN PROPERTIES (Posted 31st July 2017) Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) earlier today announced the expansion and strengthening of its Sales and Marketing Leadership Team for the Middle East and Africa. This new initiative comes on the heels of the successful mega merger between Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts […]
Atta – African Travel and Tourism Association – News Summary
African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates … Signed up to become a member yet? Weekly members news summary from Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association Dear ATC Readers, Please find below this week’s summary of the Atta members news featuring news from across the African continent and beyond. Atta Members Weekly News […]
Ghana Hotels first to launch Handy Travellers phone
More ATQ News from Nigeria and beyond 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 reports that cover a wide range […]
Air Seychelles announces Duesseldorf suspension after recent Durban pullout
AIR SEYCHELLES ANNOUNCES REDUCTION OF FLIGHTS TO PARIS AND PULL OUT FROM DUSSELDORF (Posted 31st July 2017) Air Seychelles’ decision to reduce their nonstop flights between Mahe and Paris from the present four services per week to three already from September while Duesseldorf flights will be axed altogether has thrown a spanner in the works […]
Tour D’ EAC teams arrive in Kampala
TOUR D’ EAC START IMMINENT AS TEAMS SET UP CAMP IN KAMPALA (Posted 31st July 2017) The grand flag off of the 2nd East African Bicycle Tour known as ‘Tour D’ EAC‘ 2017 is due to take place tomorrow at the Independence Monument, Kampala Uganda. Located below the Sheraton Hotel gardens, opposite the Grand Imperial […]
World Travel Awards News
World Travel Awards Updates including confirmation that the Africa edition will this year be held in Kigali / Rwanda NEWSLETTER July 2017 World Travel Awards makes for Mexico World Travel Awards will host its much anticipated Latin America Ceremony 2017 at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya located on Mexico’s breathtakingly beautiful Caribbean Coast […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report – Edition 8
Saint Ange Tourism Report 30th July 2017 By Alain St.Ange of SAINT ANGE CONSULTANCY Welcome to Edition #8 of 2017. I start this edition with a quote I really appreciate from Winston Churchill – "You cannot reach your destination if you stop to throw stones at every dog that barks." Whether the masses realize it […]
Information update by Kenya Airways vis a vis flight disruptions
KENYA AIRWAYS GETS AHEAD OF THE RUMOUR MILL BY GIVING DETAILS ON FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS (Posted 29th July 2017) Kenya Airways has issued a further statement, giving an update on today’s flight disruptions caused by an apparent crew shortage which hit earlier today. Said the airline just moments ago: Start Quote: Further to our earlier statement, […]
Le Duc de Praslin given top ranking by German online forum
NEAR PERFECT MARKS FOR ‘LE DUC DE PRASLIN‘ BY GERMAN ONLINE SURVEY Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas has been singled out yet again this year with a top award, by the popular German speaking online travel forum Holiday Check. The award is limited to establishments that have won excellent reviews with a high […]
Kenya Airways reacts to flight disruptions
FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS AT KENYA AIRWAYS PROMPT PUBLIC STATEMENT (Posted 29th July 2017) Flight disruptions earlier today hit Kenya Airways resulting in a number of services to be either delayed or having to be cancelled altogether. As a result did the carrier issue a statement just an hour ago to calm stormy waters as their passengers […]
TIRED OF THE POLITICS? ESCAPE TO DIANI AND COME TO ALFAJIRI
Alfajiri Villas – take a break from politics and get away to Diani’s best kept secret … ESCAPE THE POLITICS AND COME TO ALFAJIRI Last minute pampering at Alfajiri Escape the politics and come to the stunning Diani coast and stay in East Africa’s most spectacular villas! Comprising of three completely unique villas which can […]
UNWTO supports Seychelles to develop Tourism Satellite Accounts
SEYCHELLES MOVE TOWARDS TOURISM SATELLITE ACCOUNTING (Posted 29th July 2017) The Tourism Department is pushing ahead with its objective to have tangible measurement of the economic impact of tourism that has long been the mainstay of the Seychelles economy. With work already started to develop a Tourism Satellite Account for Seychelles, stakeholders in the industry […]
Opportunities in the Digital Economy of Africa’s Tourism Industry
Corporate Council on Africa Updates on #ATA41 Programme Content Learn more about investment opportunities in the digital economy of Africa’s travel and tourism industry CCA’s 41st Annual World Tourism Conference The Evolution of Online Travel Technology is changing travel and tourism trends in Africa. As mobile and internet penetration rapidly increase, the African travel and […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Kenya commissions US$420mn Isiolo-Moyale road Construction Review President Uhuru Kenyatta has commissioned the US$420mn Isiolo-Moyale road in northern region. The road will connect Kenya to Ethiopia… Read more>> TOURISM Rwanda to Host World Travel Gala New Times The event will be held on the fringes of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) and AviaDev […]
Brussels Airport News
Brussels Airport News Updates … for travelers with Brussels Airlines but others of course too Newsletter Brussels Airport Newsletter July 2017 Emirates doubles number of daily flights As of 29 October, there will be a second daily Emirates flight, carried out by a Boeing 777-300ER, connecting Brussels Airport with Dubai International Airport. The first flight […]
British Media Lynch Mob go after Paul Kagame – where they will meet their match no doubt!
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. After months of unrest Southern Cameroon demands breakup of the Country The British lynch Mob is after Paul Kagame, first The Economist […]
Nairobi Now Updates
Nairobi Now – it is all you need to know about your upcoming visit to Nairobi, the where, when and what! Dates: On Going Venue: Creativity Gallery, Nairobi National Museum Time: Daily 8.30am to 5.30pm Entry: Normal rates will apply About Oliver Martin Okoth is a free lance commercial artist based in Nairobi and Kisumu […]
Traveling as a profession? Read on to find out more about that …
PERFECT JOB OR A HOBBY TURNED INTO A PROFESSION? (Posted 27th July 2017) The perfect jobs for travel enthusiasts Is travel your everyday dose? Then, you must know that some jobs have a restricting nature that would restrain you from actively living that vacation dream life. Yet, there are others that will allow you to […]
Six-year-old Frankie wants to save the northern white rhinos
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News Updates Six-year-old Frankie hatches a plan to save the world’s rarest rhinos from extinction While most kids his age are talking to their friends about Pokémon, young Frankie is holding his own in front of city councillors to share his vision for raising awareness – and vital funds – for the […]
The Kingdom of Swaziland – Landscapes and sceneries second to none
Swaziland Tourism – more destination updates 27th of July 2017 The Kingdom of Swaziland – Thriving with impeccable scenery The Kingdom of Swaziland, also known for being Southern Africa’s landlocked monarchy, is home to a thriving culture, wildlife and nature reserves. One of the major draws for tourists throughout the year has to be the […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’ by Gill Staden
NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND … Courtesy of Gill Staden’s ‘The Livingstone bi-Weekly’ https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/tlbw26jul17-compressed.pdf Inside: Baboon causes power cut Lake Kariba School Club Trip Northern Circuit – corrections Nuclear Power for Zambia Zambia Carnivore Programme in Busanga, Liuwa and Lupande Zambean Coffee raising funds for Conservation and artists Giraffe de-snared in Luangwa Camp […]
Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi gets thumbs up from three Cabinet Secretaries
KENYA’S HEALTH SECRETARY GIVES JACARANDA HOTEL HIS THUMBS UP AS HIS COLLEAGUES FROM TOURISM AND TRADE LOOK ON (Posted 27th July 2017) Not one, not two but three full Cabinet Secretaries earlier today came to the Jacaranda Hotel with their key staff after a thorough health inspection had been carried out to put rumours to […]
The Latest UNWTO News Updates
United Nations World Tourism Organization News Updates Strong tourism results in the first part of 2017 International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 6% in January-April of 2017 compared to the same period last year, with business confidence reaching its highest levels in a decade. Sustained growth in most major destinations and a steady rebound in […]
Air Tanzania sets eyes on Bujumbura
BUJUMBURA NEXT FOR AIR TANZANIA AS THIRD BOMBARDIER Q400NEXTGEN EXPECTED IN AUGUST (Posted 27th July 2017) When the third brand new Bombardier Q400NextGen is delivered to Air Tanzania next month – real ‘owner’ is a different parastatal body to make it impossible for debtors to go after the airline’s aircraft – does the revived national […]
Jambojet adds extra flights on Eldoret route as Lamu services remain suspended
JAMBOJET UPS ELDORET FLIGHTS TO 18 PER WEEK (Posted 27th July 2017) Jambojet, Kenya Airways’ fully owned low cost airline subsidiary, had announced their intent to add more flights on the Nairobi to Eldoret route. The spare capacity is a result of the carrier suspending their services to Lamu over what they call runway conditions, […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Pothole plagued Harare seeks to build climate-resilient roads Reuters HARARE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Heavy traffic snakes through downtown Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, maneuvering along the potholed roads as impatient… Read more>> Downstream costs of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Institute for Security Studies The government of Ethiopia is currently constructing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance […]
Seychelles Tourism keen on strengthening cooperation with Ethiopian Airlines
CLOSE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SEYCHELLES TOURISM AND ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES KEY TO SUCCESS (Posted 26th July 2017) The Seychelles Tourism Board has expressed the desire the see further growth of its relationship with Ethiopian Airlines, for the betterment of both the airline and the island destination. The Chief Executive of the STB, Mrs. Sherin Francis on Tuesday […]
The Sharks of the Seychelles – by Alphonse Island’s Bennet Gevers
SEYCHELLES’ MARINE LIFE AS SEEN FROM THE WATERS AROUND ALPHONSE ISLAND (Posted 26th July 2017) The unique biodiversity of the Seychelles has been noted as significant and as such 60% of the area is protected. Luckily with the accompaniment of some of the esteemed resorts in the region, guests can to dive into […]
