#WTMAfrica2018 – Register now
Festivals Find Exhibitors Buyers Club What’s On Register Now! Pre-register now free of charge to fast track your way into WTM Africa 2018 and avoid the onsite registration queues and fee of ZAR 800 ex VAT. WTM Africa is set to be bigger and better in 2018 and will take place from 18-20 April at […]
#Uganda hands contract for new ‘oil airport’ to Israeli company
NEW ‘OIL AIRPORT‘ CLOSER TO REALITY (Posted 07th February 2018) Shikun & Binui Ltd. of Israel yesterday announced that it has secured a new contract to build an airport in Uganda.The project, worth at current estimates some 310 million US Dollars, is upon completion supposed to cater for traffic to Uganda’s oil production area and […]
#Mauritius next for #KenyaAirways as #TurkishAirlines eyes #Moroni
KENYA AIRWAYS SET TO FLY FOUR TIMES A WEEK TO MAURITIUS (Posted 07th February 2018) Come June this year will Nairobi be linked to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius on a daily basis. Air Mauritius, already code sharing with Kenya Airways on the route – flights presently operate every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, will […]
Airport projects gain traction in #Zimbabwe as new government raises importance of tourism
LAKE #KARIBA – BEITBRIDGE – MUTARE SINGLED OUT FOR NEW AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE (Posted 07th February 2018) Zimbabwe’s new government has clearly appreciated the importance of tourism to a greater extent, not only vis a vis improved protection of the country’s wildlife but also with an eye on adding crucially needed aviation infrastructure in key areas […]
Laikipia Wildlife Forum seeks Interns
LWF is searching for motivated individuals to fill the following internship positions: 1. Admin Intern – The successful candidate will learn all about the systems that support a membership organisation, and help with everything from the front-office to membership drives to client relations to file management, to basic personnel management, petty cash, and more. The […]
Jetways Airlines confirms scheduled Masai Mara flights from June this year
JETWAYS ADDS SCHEDULED FLIGHTS TO THE MASAI MARA (Posted 06th February 2018) Jetways Airlines has earlier today confirmed that they will launch scheduled services from Wilson Airport to the Masai Mara, effective 01st of June this year. This is the second scheduled destination for the airline after commencing services to Wajir on 01st of March […]
#Safarilink announces fares for Diani / Vipingo / Lamu
Diani/Vipingo/Lamu Fares Festive season: 21 – 31 December 2018: (M & Y classes only) W, T & R not applicable. Easter Weekend: 29 March to 03 April 2018 inclusive (M & Y Classes only): W, T & R applicable. *No child fare on `T’ & `W’ class. The fare is per seat booked. * Special […]
#Jambojet steps up promotions ahead of #Entebbe launch
#JAMBOJETINUGANDA IS THE NEW HASHTAG FOR THE AIRLINE’S FIRST CROSS BORDER DESTINATION (Posted 06th February 2018) Jambojet’s inaugural flight is fast approaching and the airline is keen to finally move from mere domestic operations to regional flights. Regular travelers can now explore the opportunities Uganda has to offer with Jambojet flying twice daily to Entebbe! […]
Changes at the helm of Brussels Airlines thought to support new growth phase
BRUSSELS AIRLINES REACH GROWS TO 119 DESTINATIONS (Posted 06th February 2018) 90 KEY EUROPEAN CITIES AND MEDITERRANEAN AND ATLANTIC RESORTS – 24 MAJOR AFRICAN DESTINATIONS – 3 NORTH AMERICAN DESTINATIONS – MUMBAI – TEL AVIV Brussels Airlines will effective this summer schedule begin to serve 119 destinations in Europe, Africa, North America, India and Israel, […]
Fastjet pulls Kigoma flight bookings from system
FINGER POINTING STARTS AS FASTJET FLIGHTS TO KIGOMA PULLED (Posted 06th February 2018) Opened for bookings only just over a week ago does it now appear that Kigoma flights, while still showing on the airline’s drop down menu, are now listed as ‘Sold Out‘ and subsequently ‘No Flights‘, indicating that regulatory spanners have been thrown […]
#Hilton announces the opening of the first ‘Double Tree by Hilton’ in #Nairobi #Kenya
KENYA WELCOMES THE ARRIVAL OF ‘DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON‘ HOTELS IN AFRICA (Posted 06th February 2018_ East Africa’s most cosmopolitan city, Nairobi, welcomes one of Hilton’s 14 brands, DoubleTree by Hilton. Conveniently located along Ngong Road, DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham opens as the first DoubleTree branded property in Kenya – joining five other DoubleTree […]
Leading wildlife campaigner murdered in #Kenya
RIP ESMOND BRADLEY MARTIN (Posted 05th February 2018) Esmond Bradley Martin, a global activist against poaching and the ivory trade, was found murdered yesterday in his house in Nairobi. He was reportedly stabbed in the neck. Esmond, well known to this correspondent, had not long ago returned from a fact finding mission to uncover the […]
Congo oh Congo – cutting your nose to spite your face?
CONGO’S DICTATOR KABILA TRIMS BRUSSELS AIRLINES FLIGHTS AFTER BEING TOLD TO HOLD CREDIBLE ELECTIONS (Posted 05th February 2018) Brussels Airlines, one of the key air arteries for Congo DR with hitherto daily flights between the European capital and Kinshasa, was told by the Kabila regime to reduce their flights from seven to four with immediate […]
#AirNamibia set to return to #Ghana in March 2018
Another edition of #ATQNews 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 […]
Brussels Airlines gets new top management team
BERNARD GUSTIN SET TO LEAVE BRUSSELS AIRLINES AFTER YEARS OF SUCCESSES (Posted 05th February 2018) Brussels Airlines has just announced a major change at the helm of the company, due to come into effect at the end of March. Long serving CEO Bernard Gustin will leave the company on the 31st of March together with […]
#Safarilink announces new #Kitale #Lodwar and #Kapese fares
LODWAR & KAPESE FARES Wilson – Kapese, Kapese – Wilson: Minimum 4 pax per flight. Kapese – Lodwar fare is ksh 3500 + 1,100 taxes nett per seat (No Child Discount, No commission) bookable within 24hrs on standby basis subject to space availability. KITALE FARES Festive season: 21 – 31 December 2018: (M & Y […]
#IATA says infrastructure gaps may lead to aviation crisis
GOVERNMENTS MUST ADDRESS AVIATION INFRASTRUCTURE SHORTFALLS (Posted 05th February 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling for urgent attention to address infrastructure challenges in order to secure the industry’s future. "Having the infrastructure to grow is vital to our industry’s future. But in many key places, it is not being built fast enough […]
#Zambia Tourism’s News Updates
Enjoy Gill Staden’s latest updates for Zambia Tourism’s ‘A Window On Zambia‘ website … https://awindowonzambia.com/january-2018/
It is Mussels Night at Le Chateau Brasserie Belge this Thursday
The fact that I am away and will have to miss this culinary feast does not mean you have to … Discover the perfect night for mussels purists. Join them for their mussels night and taste succulent mussels cooked in different styles served with real Belgian fries & a glass of house wine. Le Chateau […]
#Seychelles sees first drop in arrival figures in nearly a decade
A CHALLENGING YEAR AHEAD FOR SEYCHELLES AS EMIRATES DROPS SECOND DAILY FLIGHT (Posted 05th January 2018) The Seychelles are looking ahead to a challenging business environment for their tourism industry as a battle for the skies in and out of the archipelago is looming. Changes at Air Seychelles already announced here include the axing of […]
Just published – the latest Saint Ange Tourism Report Volume 2 Edition 5
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE ‘SAINT ANGE‘ TOURISM REPORT WITH NEWS FROM THE SEYCHELLES, OTHER INDIAN OCEAN VANILLA ISLANDS AND BEYOND (Posted 05th February 2018) In this issue: The Editorial this week addresses the Rt. Hon Patrick Pillay’s resignation as Speaker of the Seychelles National Assembly, the visitor arrival figures and the effects a […]
10TO4 #TropicAir Mountain Bike Challenge Ante Portas …
Welcome to the 2018 Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge! Schedule and Arrival Info… Registration Borana Race Village opens at 2.00PM on Thursday 8th February. Registration is open from Thursday 2-8pm, all dayFriday (6.30am onwards), and Saturday morning at the Kisima Horse Patrol START line (6.30-8.00AM). The Mini 10to4’s can register at any time, including […]
Details emerge about #Zanzibar aircraft crash
CRASH DURING TEST FLIGHT OF TRAINING AIRCRAFT COSTS TWO LIVES (Posted 04th February 2018) A Piper PA28-180 Archer crashed shortly after taking off at Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, killing both pilot and a technician on board as they performed a check flight after aircraft maintenance. Registered in Tanzania as 5H-TFD was the aircraft […]
DOLLY AIRFIELD – Fee charging system
#COASTAL AVIATION SAYS #TANZANIA’S ‘DOLLY AIRFIELD‘ OWNERS NOW CHARGE A 22 US DOLLAR LANDING FEE from 1st February 2018 Dear ATC Readers, We would like to inform you that with effect from 1st February 2018 the owners of the airstrip are introducing a fee for every passenger arriving to and/or departing from the Dolly Airfield. […]
News from the #Laikipia Wildlife Forum
#Laikipia Wildlife Forum News Updates Issue: 19 Welcome to the 19th Edition of the Forum Focus, LWF’s Official Newsletter. Dear Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H., We begin our first edition of the Forum Focus with a tribute to Mr. Gilfred Powys, one of LWF’s founders. Gilfred Powys (right) receives a painting at LWF’s 2004 Annual General […]
#Ghana will give every passenger at #KotokaAirport a bar of Chocolate on the 14th of February
Another edition of #ATQNews 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. FTAN to honour Lai Mohammed, Runsewe, Adejunwon, Ikechi Uko, Tarzan, others at 20th Anniversary Africans Still Divided on Single Air Transport […]
Colobus Conservation News Updates
2017 was a great year for aviation according to #IATA
STRONG PASSENGER DEMAND SPURRED RECORD LOAD FACTORS IN GLOBAL AVIATION (Posted 03rd February 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for 2017 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) for the year ended 31 December rose 7.6% compared to 2016. This was well above the 10-year average annual growth […]
Kenya Railways plots for Madaraka Express fare increase
MADARAKA EXPRESS FARE INCREASE OF UP TO 35 PERCENT LOOMS (Posted 03rd February 2018) Information is beginning to emerge from the Kenya Railways head office that the parastatal is planning to raise tariffs for second class passengers on the trains between Nairobi and Mombasa by as much as 70 percent. The fares until now have […]
#EthiopianAirlines and #ASKY sign strategic partnership deal for #GuineaAirlines
NEW PARTNERSHIP DEAL BETWEEN ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES, ASKY AND UNDER FORMATION GUINEA AIRLINES TAKES EFFECT (Posted 03rd February 2018) Ethiopian Airlines confirmed that it has signed an Strategic Partnership Agreement with Guinea Airlines covering management, maintenance and training. Ethiopian Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Mr. Cheick Dem, from Guinea Airlines and Guinea’s Minister for Transport, H.E. […]
