Of the challenges to keep Kenya’s rivers flowing
By Joan Wandegi Nthiga, Laikipia Wildlife Forum (Posted 15th July 2017) Rolling, Rolling, Rolling – Keep Those Rivers Flowing As we brace ourselves for this drought, the MKEWP continues to urge members of the public to remain vigilant in order to protect our limited water resources. A quick situation assessment carried out by the Partnership […]
Air Mauritius takes home two World Travel Awards from ceremony in the Maldives
BEST AIRPORT LOUNGE IN INDIAN OCEAN AND BEST ECONOMY CLASS AFFIRM AIR MAURITIUS’ STATUS (Posted 15th July 2017) Air Mauritius won two major trophies at the 2017 edition of the World Travel Awards – Indian Ocean. The Amédée Maingard Lounge, the airline’s premium lounge in Mauritius, was named as the Indian Ocean area’s Leading Airport […]
AFRAA’s latest news bulletin covering all a aspects of African aviation
AFRAA PUBLISHES THEIR JUNE 2017 NEWS BULLETIN (Posted 15th July 2017) Enjoy the latest edition of AFRAA’s news about aviation developments in Africa over the past month:
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Uganda: Milestone As Uganda, TZ Ink Transport Deal The Citizen Uganda and Tanzania trade is heading into a milestone after the former opted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation and Improvement of…. Read more>> TOURISM Nairobi in top cities with most planned hotel rooms in Africa Capital FM Kenya The expansion […]
Britain spoils RwandAir’s inaugural to Brussels
BRITAIN UNDER FIRE FOR CREATING OBSTRUCTIONS TO RWANDAIR’S TRIANGULAR EUROPE FLIGHTS (Posted 14th July 2017) Britain spoiled the inaugural flight celebrations for RwandAir, which was launching commercial operations earlier today with the addition of their second European destination, Brussels. It is understood from sources in the Belgian capital and from Brussels Airport that British authorities […]
Seychelles’ Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister inspects progress at domestic airport
WORK ON NEW DOMESTIC PASSENGER TERMINAL PROGRESSING WELL (Posted 14th July 2017) The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Mr. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne has expressed satisfaction with the progress of works at the new domestic passenger terminal building. Minister Loustau-Lalanne visited the Seychelles International Airport recently to see for himself the current state of […]
Ethiopian Airlines announces Bahrain as their next Middle East Destination
BAHRAIN NEXT FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES (Posted 14th July 2017) Ethiopian Airlines has just confirmed that they will commence flights to Bahrain in August this year. The three flights a week will connect Manama, the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain with Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, using a Boeing B737-800NG for the service. From Addis Ababa […]
From Kaz Kreol to Kafe Kreol – same beach, same location and same TLC
KAFE KREOL TAKES OVER FROM KAZ KREOL (Posted 14th July 2017) The name ‘Kaz Kreol‘ brings back many memories of many visits to the Seychelles’ main island of Mahe, of the good meals enjoyed at the beach side location with friends, journalist colleagues and of course oftentimes my hosts from the Seychelles Tourism Board. A […]
Reunion celebrates ‘Bastille Day’ with fireworks of a different kind
PITON DE LA FOURNAISE ERUPTS ON REUNION ON THE FRENCH NATIONAL DAY (Posted 14th July 2017) In time for the French celebrations of ‘Bastille Day‘ did on the island of Reunion, a region of France, one of the most active volcanoes in the Indian Ocean erupt once again. Earlier today did reports come in from […]
Global tourism trends continue to show growth all round
TOURISM GROWTH CONTINUES SAYS UNWTO (Posted 14th July 2017) International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 6% between 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 others drove results. Prospects for May-August 2017 […]
AFRAA’s 49th Annual General Assembly set for Kigali in November
RWANDAIR WILL BE AFRAA’S #AGA49 HOST AIRLINE (Posted 14th July 2017) The African Airline Association, in short AFRAA, will hold their 49th Annual General Assembly this coming November in Kigali / Rwanda. RwandAir, the flag carrier of Rwanda, currently holds the rotating presidency of the association and will be host airline for the event. Taking […]
Can YOU land a dream job with Save the Rhino?
Interested in the Save the Rhino International Intern Position ? We’re looking for a rhino saver… We’re looking for a rhino saver… Do you have what it takes to be our next Michael Hearn Intern? FIND OUT MORE Applications are now open! Looking for a career in conservation? Need that first chance to join the […]
Cessna clips trees after take off but all escape alive
FIRST AIR ACCIDENT IN A WHILE IN KENYA AS ALL ON BOARD CHEAT DEATH (Posted 14th July 2017) A Citizen TV crew of four plus pilot crashed in the Nairobi suburb of Langata not long after taking off from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. The plane according to records seen took off at 13.44 hrs and went […]
Brussel Airlines growth continues unabated
BELGIAN FLAG CARRIER RECORDS YEAR ON YEAR GROWTH IN JUNE OF OVER 15 PERCENT (Posted 14th July 2017) Brussels Airlines, which serves Entebbe, Kigali and Bujumbura in East Africa with 5, 6 and 1 flight per week respectively has continued to show sustained passenger growth for the sixth consecutive month this year. Brussels Airlines continued […]
Growing regional tourism – a policy paper by the East Africa Tourism Platform
SPURRING THE GROWTH OF INTRAREGIONAL TOURISM WITHIN THE EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY (Posted 14th July 2017) ‘For millions of Africans, tourism is a lifeline – its potential for driving transformative and inclusive growth must be harnessed‘ Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General, UNCTAD. PREFACE – This document borrows heavily from UNCTAD 2017 Report on “Tourism for Transformative and Inclusive […]
Seychelles enjoys fast growing market share in India
SEYCHELLES TOURISM HOLDS SPECIAL SEMINAR ON HOW TO COURT THE INDIAN MARKET (Posted 14th July 2017) What do Indian travellers usually look for in a destination, what are their needs and expectations when it comes to Seychelles and what can be done to further develop the market? The Seychelles Tourism Board, local and Indian trade […]
Nairobi’s Travelshoppe launches new App
BOOKINGS AND TRAVEL MADE EASIER WITH NEW APP BY TRAVELSHOPPE (Posted 14th July 2017) The Travelshoppe in Nairobi recently launched a first of its kind – a Mobile App where one can process an airline ticket booking and purchase from the comfort and convenience of a smart phone keyboard. Intending users can download from App […]
Safarilink’s new Wilson to Zanzibar Fares
Safarilink Aviation confirms Wilson – Zanzibar fares Zanzibar Fares Zanzibar Fares 2017 Hello ATC Readers, Greetings from Safarilink! As you will have read on ATC News we are now flying into Zanzibar four times a week. The flights operate on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Below is a breakdown of the fare and classes. CONDITIONS: […]
Join the Colobus Beach Golf Tournament this Sunday in Diani
Colobus Conservation invites you for their beach golf tournament this Sunday A fun day on the beach with friends and family! Colobus Beach Golf Tournament Please join us this Sunday, 16th July, for a fun filled day with family and friends at Nomads Beach Bar. Adults and children can enjoy a game of golf on […]
ZATI deliberations on raised minimum wage submitted to the Zanzibar government
ZANZIBAR TOURISM INVESTORS SUBMIT THEIR OWN PROPOSALS TO GOVERNMENT OVER RAISED MINIMUM WAGE (Posted 14th July 2017) Following a meeting of Zanzibar’s tourism investors following the sharp rise in minimum wage proposals made by the island’s government, has the following position been presented to the Government of Zanzibar: In reference to the Stakeholder’s meeting that […]
News from the Clico Boutique Hotel in Rosebank / Johannesburg
News updates from the Clico Boutique Hotel – my home in the Rosebank suburb of Johannesburg back in April I tremendously enjoyed my stay but the food in particular was simply spectacular … Clico Boutique Hotel – Newsletter July 2017 Dear ATC Readers, The Clico Team wishes to send you warm regards from a wintery […]
Travel & Leisure name the Seychelles their top island destination in Africa
MORE HONOURS FOR SEYCHELLES (Posted 14th July 2017) Seychelles has been named the top island destination in Africa and the Middle East in the Travel + Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards. It’s the second year in a row that Seychelles is rated in the top spot in this category by Travel + Leisure. Results of […]
RwandAir now connects to the European capital Brussels
BRUSSELS BECOMES RWANDAIR’S SECOND EUROPEAN DESTINATION (Posted 14th July 2017) Destination 23 is launching this morning when RwandAir will commence a three times a week service from Kigali to Brussels. The daylight flights leave at 10:30 hours Kigali local time, landing at Brussels at 19:00 hours. At 20:10 hours the flight then continues to London […]
EASA Compliant Training in Nairobi – Part M / Maintenance Planning / Part 21 / Logistics & Stores
Sofema Aviation Services offer aviation training session in Nairobi July 2017 Sofema Aviation Services is pleased to announce the delivery of EASA Compliant Training Session Date: September 18th – September 29th 2017 Venue: Kenya Airways Facilities – Nairobi, Kenya See below the training courses on offer EASA Part M Subpart C, G & I Training […]
Air Seychelles now uses latest SITA technology at Mahe’s international airport
LATEST SITA TECHNOLOGY NOW IN USE BY AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 14th July 2017) Air Seychelles earlier this week introduced SITA’s state-of-the-art common-use passenger processing systems (CUPPS) at Seychelles International Airport. This investment provides greater flexibility for international airlines operating from the airport by allowing them to share common-use terminal equipment for check-in and boarding. The […]
Gill Staden’s latest news updates from ‘Further Down South’
NEWS FROM ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND COURTESY OF GILL STADEN’S ‘THE LIVINGSTONE biWEEKLY‘ https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/tlbw12jul17-compressed-2.pdf Inside: Speed Limit in town Northern Tourist Circuit Cycling to Bangweulu Aloes in Mutinondo Row Zambezi plans Kafue River trip for next year Fire maintenance in Kafue National park Serval at Nanzhila Dazzle works in South Luangwa Eland in Lower Zambezi […]
Grant Thornton claims hosts of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum reap big benefits
AFRICA HOTEL INVESTMENTS FORUM BRINGS BENEFITS TO THEIR HOST CITIES (Posted 14th July 2017) Significant economic benefits to host countries of the influential Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (www.Africa-Conference.com) have been quantified in an independent assessment by the international audit, tax and advisory experts, Grant Thornton. The total contribution to African economies is estimated at […]
Tourism key for least developed countries says UNWTO
TOURISM VERY IMPORTANT FOR LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (Posted 14th July 2017) Tourism can make a strong contribution to the economies of Least Developed Countries where the sector is a major exporter concludes the report ‘Tourism for Sustainable Development in Least Developed Countries’ launched on the occasion of the Aid for Trade Review held in Geneva. […]
Nairobi Now’s latest edition tells you all you need to know about your visit to Nairobi
Nairobi Now Updates of what is happening and where it is happening in Kenya’s capital city Date: July 14, 2017 Venue: The Alchemist, Westlands Time: from 7 pm Tickets: Advance KES 500 and at the Gate KES 1,000/- Get your advance tickets, here. About It’s the return of the boom bap! But this time brought […]
The latest Tourism Tattler edition is out
Reproduced for ATC Readers with permission of the publishers of the Tourism Tattler MAGAZINE ISSUE 07 – JULY 2017 Sustainable Tourism makes business sense as our eco-friendly hotels, lodges, attractions, and tour operators featured in this, and in past editions, can testify to. Just read how Lalibela has impacted on the Eastern Cape’s economy to […]
