Kenya Tourism Board confirms tourists are enjoying their vacations
NO INCIDENTS AFFECTING TOURISTS IN KENYA DURING ELECTION AND POST ELECTION PERIOD (Posted 10th August 2017) The Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation Mr. Mohammed Hersi, has earlier today issued a statement reflecting on the just concluded general and presidential elections in East Africa’s largest economy. This comes hot on the heels of the Kenya […]
Kenya Tourism guru speaks out about security concerns by visitors
KENYA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY REASSURES VISITORS OF THEIR SAFETY AFTER SUCCESSFUL ELECTIONS (Posted 10th August 2017) Elections Update The Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF), which represents the tourism private sector in Kenya, has its own Security & Communications Centre based in Nairobi and manned 24 hours a day. From here the security situation in all those regions […]
UNWTO celebrates the Sustainable Tourism Theme
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM – THE UNWTO THEME FOR 2017 (Posted 10th August 2017) This year’s World Tourism Day, held on 27th of September, will focus on Sustainable Tourism – a Tool for Development. Celebrated in line with the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, the Day will be dedicated to exploring the contribution of […]
Tourism Tattler’s August Edition
TOURISM TATTLER’S LATEST EDITION News, Views, and Reviews for Travel into and out of Africa. MAGAZINE ISSUE 08 – AUGUST 2017 Dear ATC Readers, Did you know that August comes from the Latin word Augustus, meaning ‘consecrated’ (in honour of Augustus Caesar, whose Senate changed the name of their month ‘Sextilis’ to ‘Augustus’ […]
KWS’ Paul Udoto starts year long H.H. Humphrey Fellowship in Phoenix / Arizona
KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE’ PAUL UDOTO IS GOING PLACES (Posted 10th August 2017) (Paul seen here with the author at the Nairobi Safari Camp) Kenya Wildlife Service Corporate Communications Manager Paul Udoto Nyongesa has been awarded this year’s Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Award in the US. His one-year professional advancement programme will take place at the […]
Brussels Airlines records highest loadfactors ever in July
BRUSSELS AIRLINES’ JULY LOADFACTOR RISES TO 85.3 PERCENT (Posted 10th August 2017) An 11.3 percent rise in passenger numbers saw Brussels Airlines close the month of July with a whopping 85.3 percent passenger load factors, the best such result ever for the airline. In total 876.717 passengers were welcomed on board of some 7,279 flights […]
FAA extends South Sudan airspace warnings for another year
SOUTH SUDAN CONFLICT ZONE NOTAM REMAINS ACTIVE FOR ANOTHER YEAR (Posted 10th August 2017) The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has now extended the Conflict Zone NOTAM on airspace over South Sudan by another year. Pilots are urged to exercise caution when flying over the territory and airspace of South Sudan at altitudes below FL260 due […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Madagascar airports undergo major revamp Construction Review Online Madagascar airports are all set for improvement and expansion with the help of the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF). The $245m project is expected to create opportunities… Read more>> Hilton Worldwide plans to expand in Egypt: official Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) – Hilton Worldwide (HLT.N) plans to […]
The Business of Conservation & Sustainability on the agenda of #ATA41
#ATA41 – The Business of Conservation & Sustainability What are the opportunities in conservation investment? How are principles of sustainable investment being applied across capital markets? CCA’s 41st Annual World Tourism Conference ] The Business of Conservation & Sustainability As demand for new and sustainable tourism investment continues to rise, it is clear that a […]
