Mauritius deals with fallout over negative publicity
ALITALIA FLIGHT GROUNDING BACKFIRES ON MAURITIUS’ GOVERNMENT AS TOURIST BAN ANNOUNCED (Posted 25th February 2020) While the grounded Alitalia flight AZ772, which arrived in Mauritius yesterday morning, has since returned to Italy with a large number of tourists on board who were denied entry, had the Mauritius government to deal with the fallout of their […]
#Mauritius grounds #Alitalia aircraft over #COVID19 fears
NO ENTRY FOR ITALIAN PASSENGERS OVER CORONA VIRUS CONCERNS AS FEAR FACTOR NOW A GROWING ISSUE (Posted 24th February 2020) An Alitalia Airbus was grounded on arrival by the Mauritius health authorities over concerns that some of the passengers may be infected with COVID19, aka Corona Virus, following the news from Italy over the weekend […]
#KaribuKiliFair2020 – book your stand now
BOOST YOUR BUSINESS! The 6th edition of East Africa’s largest and most trend setting Tourism fair is coming closer. Meet 500+ tourism companies/exhibitors and their directors from Tanzania & Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi & more. KARIBU-KILIFAIR got them all: June 5-7, 2020 at TGT, Arusha. Book a Stand TODAY! VIDEO Karibu-Kilifair 2019 Become a […]
Fastjet launches special baggage promotion for their international fligths
FASTJET OFFERS PASSENGERS 2 PIECES OF CHECKED BAGGAGE ON THEIR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS (Posted 24th February 2020) Fastjet earlier today announced their latest Baggage Allowance promotion for ValueFlyer customers, travelling on their international flights between Harare & Johannesburg and between Bulawayo & Johannesburg. Recognising customer loyalty and appreciation, this promotion kicks-off fastjet’s planned initiatives and activities […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Namibia Wildlife Resorts to slash rates by 70% during March 2020!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced that it will celebrate Namibia’s 30th independence anniversary by offering a 70% accommodation discount at its establishments during the month of March 2020 (01 – 31 March 2020). The discount will be running at […]
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Houston Marketing announces added Israel SpotLight Workshops
OPENINGS FOR HOUSTON MARKETING’S TEL AVIV SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOP (Posted 24th February 2020) Uganda and Israel have agreed on direct flights between the two countries, which is likely to heighten competition in the East African region on this route. Ethiopian Airlines and RwandAir already fly to Tel-Aviv. Kenya Airways are also considering starting flights to Tel […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 4 Edition 3
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 24th February 2020) The Editorial this week highlights: a. It was an honour to meet “Her Deepness” Dr. Sylvia Earle, the recognised champion for ocean protection. b. Welcome to Seychelles Richard Quest of CNN “Quest’s World […]
Climate change a serious threat to Africa’s wildlife
ZIMBABWE’S DROUGHT HAS A DEVASTATING EFFECT ON THE COUNTRY’S WILDLIFE (Posted 24th February 2020) Alongside the human population, Africa’s animals are suffering greatly from the effects of climate change, which United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed saw first-hand on Sunday in Zimbabwe. As global temperatures continue to rise and the world seeks solutions to […]
#BrusselsAirlines continues to support local tourism events
BRUSSELS AIRLINES LOOKS BACK AT 10 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH ‘KAYAK THE NILE‘ (Posted 23rd February 2020) The Kayak the Nile festival, which was held earlier in February, once again attracted large crowds to the upper Nile valley, where the event took place. The 2020 Nile River Festival was held as a four-day event that […]
#BrusselsAirlines – catch their special deals when flying from #Entebbe to #Europe
Why travel with an airline if you can fly with a friend? As your friend in the air, Brussels Airlines is happy to take you to more than 100 European destinations. Need inspiration? Frankfurt From $ 599 RETURN Brussels From $ 639 RETURN Paris From $ 639 RETURN London From $ 679 RETURN Discover all […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news, including #AfricaTravelNews
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just for tourism destinations and products to […]
#AfricanParks – Another Success Story
The Doctor Who Delivers Hope in Odzala Dear ATCNews Readers, People in the villages know me as ‘Dr. John from Odzala’ and it fills me with pride to be working on behalf of Odzala-Kokoua National Park, serving the local communities. What motivated me to work here in Odzala was both the critical care people need […]
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#GrumetiAir also seeks carbon neutrality for their operations
Did you know? Grumeti Air offsets all its carbon footprint! As part of its Corporate and Social Responsibility strategy, Grumeti Air has been working with Carbon Tanzania and offsetting all aircraft fuel emissions since the 1st of January 2019. Very well. But what does it mean, concretely? Reducing deforestation and forest degradation from destructive land […]
Is the Freedom of Speech in Kenya being trampled upon by Kenya Wildlife Service’s Director General?
DR. PAULA KAHUMBU SPEAKS OUT ON HER ORDEAL AT THE HANDS OF KWS (Posted 20th February 2020) Paula Kahumbu speaks out on her ordeal: Some of you may have noticed that robot accounts are attacking me on my page – please do not respond to them. I am deleting and blocking them. Listening to Richard […]
#ICCA states that #COVID19 impact on meetings in Asia Pacific region very limited
ICCA ANALYSIS OF COVID19 IMPACT SHOWS ONLY 4.1 PERCENT OF MEETINGS AFFECTED (Posted 20th February 2020) ICCA’s Research Division are monitoring the status of all 1,065 meetings in the ICCA Association Database currently scheduled in Asia Pacific for 2020. Only 44 meetings scheduled for Asia Pacific are affected by COVID-19 (4.1%). Of these 44 meetings, […]
#IATA confirms that #COVID19 impacts passenger demand
COVID-19 Cuts Demand and Revenues The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its initial assessment of the impact of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak (COVID-19) shows a potential 13% full-year loss of passenger demand for carriers in the Asia-Pacific region. Considering that growth for the region’s airlines was forecast to be 4.8%, the net […]
#AviaDevAfrica launches innovative recruitment programme
AviaDev launches AviaDev Recruit – delivering C Level recruitment into the African aviation industry AviaDev is delighted to share a partnership that has been agreed between AviaDev and Bourne Recruitment to offer C Level Recruitment into the African aviation industry. AviaDev’s ambition is to improve air connectivity to, from and within the African continent. Success […]
#ColobusConservation News Updates
We have an announcement to make! We have big news. Colobus Conservation wants to formally invite you to Cruise for Colobus 3rd Edition on the 29th of February. All funds raised from this year’s fundraiser will go directly towards Conservation Education and Tree Growing. The ride will be from Diani to Samburu [via Kinango route] […]
Seychelles’ Aldabra Atoll gains added global status
ALDABRA ATOLL NAMED AS ‘IMPORTANT MARINE MAMMAL AREA‘ (Posted 20th February 2020) The Seychelles Island Foundation, guardian and custodian of the two UNESCO World Heritage sites – which includes the Aldabra Atoll – has confirmed that the atoll has now received a 6th global recognition as important area for marina mammals, in particular the dugong. […]
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Serengeti Balloons to offset their carbon footprint
SERENGETI BALLOONS GO CARBON NEUTRAL(Article rebroadcast with permission of Mr. John Corse of Serengeti Balloon Safaris) (Posted 20th February 2020) As we all begin to understand our responsibilities for the environment that we depend on, we are developing ways to mitigate our activities. Here at Serengeti Balloon Safaris, we’ve been working on a Sustainability Policy, […]
#Uganda commits to rehabilitate northern railway line
375 KILOMETRES OF NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY TO BE REPAIRED OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS (Posted 20th February 2020) The narrow gauge rail lines from Tororo to Gulu and Pakwach are undergoing heavy maintenance work and refurbishment – similar to the repairs on the narrow gauge line linking Kampala to the border with Kenya. A failed […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Botswana: Centre to Boost Tourism All Africa Gaborone — The demand for convention facilities has over the years increased and play a crucial role in the promotion of the tourism industry and the economy. Speaking at the official opening…Read more>> New travel firm eyes opportunities in oil and gas New Vision Travel Leaders Network […]
#UNWTO places tourism on the agenda of the European Parliament
UNWTO Places Tourism in the European Parliament The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today addressed the European Parliament in the context of several high-level meetings aimed at placing tourism high on European Union’s agenda. Europe is the world’s most visited regions and home to international tourism leaders such as France, Spain or Italy, […]
Air Austral set to reduce shareholding in Air Madagascar
PARTNERSHIP ON THE ROCKS AS AIR AUSTRAL NEGOTIATES TO CUT THEIR 49 PERCENT SHAREHOLDING (Posted 19th February 2020) The partnership between Reunion island based Air Austral and Air Madagascar, which started off with much fanfare in 2017, appears to be heading to the exit given the latest reports received from both islands. After paying an […]
Ethiopian’s network soars to 129 destinations in 75 countries
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Caroline Wanjiru Njoroge aka Mum Leads the Way in Personalised Tourism Services in Kenya Caroline Wanjiru Njoroge aka Mum Leads the Way in Personalised Tourism Services in Kenya The East African nation of Kenya, one of the world’s leading safari destinations is beginning to embrace “personalised tourism.” […]
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Nairobi to Nanyuki Railway line undergoes major rehabilitation
KENYA RAILWAYS TO SPEND OVER 3 BILLION SHILLINGS TO RELAUNCH NANYUKI LINE (Posted 19th February 2020) The Kenya Railways Corporation has already released one billion Kenya Shillings – out of a total of over 3 billion Kenya Shillings required – to have work started and advance in the planned rehabilitation of the long dormant line […]
