Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways Awarded “Favorite Airline In Africa” By Trazee Travel’s Millennial Readers South African Airlines- South African Airways (SAA) has been named “Favorite Airline in Africa” for the third consecutive year at the annual Trazee Awards. … Read more>> Could Tanzania face new investment treaty claims? African Law and […]
Reunion Island – A paradise for the romantic at heart
Reunion Island – A paradise for romantics but also for adventurers Reunion Island holds a certain charm that not only entices an adventurous spirit but also warms the need for romance. 19th of July 2017 Reunion Island – A paradise for the romantic at heart Reunion Island holds a certain charm that not only entices […]
Of Spots and Fangs
Travel Africa Magazine’a Shamwari News The stealth and beauty of the leopard “Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be."Karen Ravn Issue 79 is now out Subscriber […]
UNWTO News Special Edition International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
News updates from the UN World Tourism Organization In December 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism, and UNWTO has been designated to lead its implementation. For this purpose, UNWTO developed a Programme that outlines the objectives, suggested activities and a fundraising strategy. This special edition of […]
Wakanow awards competition winners
WAKANOW HANDS PRIZES TO 15 COMPETITION WINNERS (Posted 19th July 2017) It was joy all the way for 15 lucky Wakanow customers yesterday after receiving their prizes in the Wakanow Bumper Reward Promo organized by the Nigeria’s Number 1 online travel booking portal. The special promotion, which ran from March to April this year, was […]
Carry Your Yellow Fever Certificates When Traveling Across The Region
A timely reminder from Coastal Aviation As crazy as it sounds, traveling across East Africa still requires us to carry a yellow fever inoculation certificate. So when you do travel across national borders, make sure you carry this important document with you to avoid being harassed, possibly extorted but for sure delayed and possibly given […]
Belgian National Day Celebrations
As Belgium celebrates her National Day, there is no better place to celebrate but at the Belgian owned Le Chateau / Brasserie Belge … Taking place this coming Friday, when I am of course travelling again. Meanwhile warm sentiments to all my Belgian family members and Belgian friends, here in Uganda, across East Africa and […]
Ian Duncan tests his Ford Capri for Safari Classic
The East African Safari Classic Rally News Updates Welcome to July’s Safari Classic Rally newsletter, with the latest news on Ian Duncan’s Capri testing for Safari Classic 2017. Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to the latest newsletter for the 2017 East African Safari Classic Rally. Feel free to email pictures of your Safari Classic preparations to […]
Leakey accused of fermenting trouble at the Kenya Wildlife Service
KENYA’S ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES CABINET SECRETARY PUTS LEASH ON LEAKEY (Posted 18th July 2017) Leakey’s term as chairman of KWS may be coming to a rough end if his growing number of critics have their way, as his meddlesome maneuvers were once again exposed in public last week. Once seen as a conservation icon […]
Wilson based air operators continue to fly to Lamu
JAMBOJET’S HALT OF LAMU FLIGHTS HAND BUSINESS TO WILSON BASED OPERATORS (Posted 19th July 2017) While Jambojet may have quietly pulled out of Lamu again – flights were halted this time without a single announcement in another major communications failure by the low cost carrier – ostensibly over concerns of the runway and apron condition, […]
FlyAfrica flight launch ‘delayed’ till later in the year
FLYAFRICA ZIMBABWE DELAYS LAUNCH AS SOCIAL MEDIA ABUZZ WITH REFUND CLAIMS (Posted 19th July 2017) Questions raised a few months ago, when first indications emerged that FlyAfrica was to be revived, are coming back to haunt the new owners of the airline which has gone out of business in late 2015. At the time it […]
First local airlines set up shop at new Isiolo airport
OPENING EXPECTED SOON AS FIRST AIRLINES RENT OFFICES AT ISIOLO’S NEW AIRPORT (Posted 19th July 2017) Former President Mwai Kibaki laid the foundation stone for the new Isiolo airport in February 2013 and his successor in office, President Uhuru Kenyatta, is expected to officially open the facility within the space of a few weeks now, […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE China is training Africa’s next generation of transport and aviation experts Quartz Africa China is moving beyond building Africa’s roads, railways and ports to investing in the continent’s transportation and aviation industries as a whole. China is moving beyond building… Read more>> Chinese firm to construct industrial park in Kenya Construction Review Online An […]
Seychelles’ hospitality icon passes on
LOUIS D’OFFAY – REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND (Posted 18th July 2017) News from the Seychelles came as a shock when it was learned that Louis D’Offay, former Chairperson of the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association and owner of L’Archipel Hotel on the island of Praslin, had passed away earlier today. Louis was just 73 […]
Acajou Beach Resort on Praslin gets ‘green certified’
PRASLIN’S ACAJOU BEACH RESORT ATTAINS ‘GREEN LABEL‘ (Posted 18th July 2017) The Acajou Beach Resort, well known to this correspondent, has become the latest tourism establishment to be awarded the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL), after it was successfully assessed and certified as a resort that is integrating sustainability practices in its business operation. The […]
Uganda Wildlife hands 930 million Shillings to communities as talks over new tariffs unfold
NEW NATIONAL PARK TARIFFS COMING FOR UGANDA BUT GORILLA PERMIT FEES FIXED TILL 2019 (Posted 18th July 2017) The Uganda Wildlife Authority has reiterated their commitment to keep the fees for tracking mountain gorillas in the country stable, i.e. not raise the charges unlike one of the other countries in the region has done without […]
Kenya Airways ownership structure set for major changes
KENYA GOVERNMENT SHARE IN NATIONAL AIRLINE SET TO RISE TO OVER 46 PERCENT (Posted 18th July 2017) An Extraordinary General Meeting has been called by Kenya Airways to take place on the 07th of August with the main agenda item being the conversion of debt into equity. Big winners of the move in terms of […]
UNWTO takes lead in fight against sex tourism involving children
UNWTO HIGHLIGHTS NEED TO STOP CHILD PREDATORS ON A GLOBAL BASIS (Posted 17th July 2017) The Headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid has hosted a meeting of experts to discuss measures the fight against child sexual exploitation in the tourism sector. The initiative is coordinated by ECPAT International with the support of […]
Emirates and FlyDubai move even closer to exploit synergy effects
DUBAI’S TWO MAIN AIRLINES MOVE CLOSER TOGETHER (Posted 17th July 2017) Emirates and flydubai join forces and, as previously reported here, now announce extensive partnership agreement. Passenger benefits to include access to over 200 unique destinations, seamless travel experience and frequent flyer programmes alignment. The new partnership includes an expansive codeshare agreement, schedule alignment and […]
Top 100 African Women in Tourism to be honoured at Akwaaba 2017
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 […]
Atta – African Travel and Tourism Association – News Summary
African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates … and while at it, do join the association … 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 […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Africa: Nairobi in Top Cities With Most Planned Hotel Rooms in Africa AllAfrica The expansion of business tourism in Kenya has seen Nairobi become an attractive destination for new hotels with 2,666 rooms expected to be added in the next two years.. … Read more>> Air Seychelles Introduces State-Of-The-Art Technology To Speed Up Passenger […]
Kahama flights next for Precision Air
PRECISION AIR COMPLETES TEST FLIGHT TO KAHAMA AND SETS 05TH SEPTEMBER AS LAUNCH DATE (Posted 17th July 2017) Tanzania’s Precision Air Services Plc, yesterday announced its intention to launch direct flights to Kahama district in Shinyanga region. The announcement was made in style together with a successful test flight, performed by Precision Air’s aircraft 5H-PWF […]
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 5th Edition
Alain St Ange’s tourism report – edition 5 SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT Edition 5. Issued from Seychelles 16th July 2017 http://mailchi.mp/6bf10b5afaee/saint-ange-tourism-report-5th-edition-36359 Welcome to Edition #5 of 2017. Edition 5. Saint Ange Tourism Report 16th July 2017 By Alain St.Ange of SAINT ANGE CONSULTANCY Alain St.Ange Welcome to Edition #5 of 2017. Together with the NewsWires […]
Emirates to combine Victoria Falls with Windhoek
ZIMBABWE’S VICTORIA FALLS PREPARES FOR EMIRATES FLIGHTS (Posted 16th July 2017) Usually reliable sources have confirmed that Victoria Falls International Airport will soon see Emirates fly into the iconic town, reportedly three times a week in combination with Windhoek, the Namibian capital. This will no doubt give a major boost to Zimbabwe’s tourism industry and […]
Latest News from Zambia Tourism
Zambia Tourism News Updates Everything you need to know about Tourism in Zambia! Explore The Real Africa We have all the latest news from Zambia that you need to hear about! Remember that if you have any articles or news stories that you think we need to hear about on Zambia Tourism, please submit. Are […]
Kenya’s Star Newspaper erroneously names Jacaranda Hotel in connection with alleged Cholera outbreak
GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT DO HOSPITALITY SOURCES TELL THE STAR NEWSPAPER (Posted 15th July 2017) Nairobi’s Star newspaper came under immediate fire when allegations were made that the Jacaranda Hotel was involved in the alleged Cholera outbreak at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in the heart of Nairobi. The story got widespread coverage through conventional […]
Tune Inn: Join us to celebrate our 1 year anniversary
The Tune Inn – Nairobi, Westlands celebrates a year in business … Now if only they’d have tea making facilities, a proper desk and chair. a baggage rack and a wardrobe, oh yes and a basin for large people and not hobbits, I’d sure be joining them in their party … For now I just […]
S!TE 2017 offers an ‘Early Bird 5% discount’ NOW !
News Updates from S!TE SAVE 5% DISCOUNT on your stand TODAY Swahili International Tourism Expo (S!TE) is Tanzania’s leading International indoor Tourism Expo, innovated & hosted by Tanzania Tourist Board. The Expo will be held from October 13th- 15th 2017 at Julius Nyerere International Convention Center (JNICC), in the heart of Dar-es-Salaam for the 3rd […]
Chimp News from Uganda
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust News Updates Fence Refurbishment Works Disrupt Chimpanzee Routine; Sara plans an escape route… Sara at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary From the 17th July 2017, chimpanzees were retained inside the holding facility daily except for a few who could spend the day in the dusk enclosure. Those who were sent […]
