EcoTraining now extends to Kenya to cover the Eastern African region
ECOTRAINING ADDS KENYA AS 16TH COUNTRY (Posted 06th May 2017) EcoTraining launches new professional Safari Guide and Nature Training operation in the Masai Mara, Kenya EcoTraining, Africa’s largest and oldest guide training company is proud to announce the launch of their professional Safari Guide and Nature Training operation in the Masai Mara in Kenya. Nestled […]
Uganda’s Silverchef competition due for next weekend
GORILLA HIGHLANDS STAGES THIRD EDITION OF THE ANNUAL ‘SILVERCHEF COMPETITION‘ (Posted 06th May 2017) Chefs from Uganda and Rwanda will next weekend compete for honours again when they engage in culinary battle for the coveted ‘Silverchef Hat‘, South Western Uganda’s premier food competition. The venue this year will be the ‘Birdnest Resort‘ on Lake Bunyonyi […]
Seychelles and Austria sign new BASA to pave way for Austrian Airlines flights
VIENNA TO MAHE FLIGHTS TO LAUNCH IN OCTOBER (Posted 06th May 2017) Seychelles’s Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Mr. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne and the Austrian Ambassador to the Seychelles, H.E. Harald Gunther yesterday signed into effect a new Bilateral Air Services Agreement for which negotiations had started already in 2014. The new deal […]
Mozambique seeks to boost tourism with Visa on Arrival
VISA ON ARRIVAL NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL KEY AIRPORTS OF MOZAMBIQUE (Posted 06th May 2017) The government of Mozambique has now, for a significant number of nationalities, introduced Visa on Arrival, doing away with the cumbersome method of tourists having to apply in advance given the lack of global diplomatic representation. 44 border posts have […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Lesotho Kingdom Aims at Increasing Tourism with E-Visa Launch Computer Frontiers, Inc Computer Frontiers, Inc. – The Computer Frontiers team trained 50 Basotho last week to work in a customer care contact center, and at the borders to provide helpful support for the e-visa applicants… Read more>> TOURISM Nigeria: Govt […]
2017-2018 Aviation Training Needs Assessment
AviAssist needs your feedback about Africa’s aviation training needs AviAssist African Aviation Organisations Training Needs Survey 2017-2018 Your feedback is important to us! We are continuously exploring the training and professional development needs of African aviation professionals. Earlier this week, the world celebrated Labour Day. In all, an excellent moment to help us build better […]
Dr. Taleb Rifai thanks WTTC President for excellent partnership
UNWTO AND WTTC PARTNERSHIP A TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE OF COOPERATION (Posted 05th May 2017) UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, has expressed his sincere appreciation to David Scowsill, President and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) for the strong partnership between both organizations as he announced his departure after six years at the helm of […]
Safarilink’s new route to Zanzibar connects Nairobi Wilson Airport to the Spice Island
Safarilink adds Zanzibar to its growing network (Posted 05th May 2017) Safarilink’s New Route To Zanzibar (Safarilink’s latest acquisition, another Dash8-315 with 52 seats) Safarilink, Kenya’s premier safari and beach airline operating out of Wilson Airport in Nairobi has just announced a further expansion to its route network: a four times […]
Nairobi Now – here you find out all there is to know about the ‘action’ in Nairobi
Nairobi Now’s latest updates on what’s going on in and around Nairobi next week NairobiNow has been nominated in this year’s BAKE (Bloggers Association of Kenya) Awards under the ‘Best Entertainment Blog’ category. Take some time off and vote for us here. http://vote.bakeawards.co.ke/ Easiest way of finding us is, 13. E. However, … Nairobi Now […]
Carlson Rezidor opens second Park Inn in East Africa
PARK INN KIGALI JOINS CARLSON REZIDOR’S ROLLOUT IN EASTERN AFRICA (Posted 05th May 2017) The Park Inn Kigali will officially open its doors tomorrow, 06th of May, and ‘finally‘ some may say. This will be the second Carlson Rezidor brand in Kigali, following the opening a year ago of the Radisson Blu Hotel and Conference […]
UNWTO presents discussion documents on the IY2017
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FOR DEVELOPMENT (Posted 04th May 2017) In the context of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (IY2017), the UNWTO is working on a report on “Sustainable Tourism for Development”. This report serves as the foundation of the IY2017, and thus defines the current and potential contribution of tourism towards sustainable development– […]
Smokeless charcoal aims to make better use of resources
GOING GREENER – AND CHEAPER – IS THE MAIN DRIVER BEHIND THE SMOKELESS CHARCOAL INITIATIVE (Posted 05th May 2017) Recycling turns things into other things , which is like magic. Who thought charcoal dust which remains at the bottom of a sack could be turned into another form of charcoal which can be used for […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS 40 days left till the U.S.-Africa Business Summit Visa Invitation: You must be registered for the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in order to be eligible for a letter of invitation.. Read more>> TOURISM Nigeria plans to set up national airline, develop aviation capacity CNBC Africa Nigeria has appointed advisers to help it […]
Kenya Airways’ new CEO to take office in June
SEBASTIAN MIKOSZ APPOINTED NEW CEO OF KENYA AIRWAYS (Posted 04th May 2017) Kenya Airways has just confirmed that their new CEO, Mr. Sebastian Mikosz, will take office on the 01st of June, at which time present CEO Mr. Mbuvi Ngunze will officially step down from his position. The search for a new CEO started in […]
Inn on Rupurara closes down for lack of business
ZIMBABWE’S NYAGA REGION HARD HIT BY HOTEL CLOSURE (Posted 04th May 2017) ‘We need help my friend, all the help we can get. You wrote several excellent articles last year about your visit to the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe and my colleagues and I hope you can again highlight the beauty of our country and […]
UNWTO calls for nominations for the 14th Excellence and Innovation Awards
14TH EDITION OF THE UNWTO AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION (Posted 04th May 2017) Applications for the 14th edition of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism by the World Tourism Organization are now being accepted. Winners will be announced in January 2018 on the occasion of the UNWTO Awards Ceremony, to be […]
You don’t want to miss this opportunity
Investment Opportunities await with the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust Private Partnership Concession for Ngamba Island, Uganda-East Africa Business opportunity @ Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Trust is still looking for interested parties for a partnership to develop Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary into a brand with visibility as a top tourist destination with adequate accommodation capacity […]
Where to Chris Modigell …
VETERAN HOTELIER CHRIS MODIGELL BIDS GOODBYE TO ZANZIBAR (Posted 04th May 2017) (Chris Modigell seen here at his last assignment, promoting BlueBay Resorts at the World Travel Market in Cape Town two weeks ago) Chris Modigell, best remembered in Kenya for his successful management of the Safari Beach Hotel, the Africana Sea Lodge and Jadini […]
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel retains five star status
ONGOING MODERNIZATION AND REFURBISHMENT ENSURE SERENA’S CONTINUED FIVE STAR STATUS (Posted 04th May 2017) Information from Dar es Salaam confirms that the ongoing classification of hotels in the commercial capital of Tanzania has once again bestowed a five star ranking to the Serena Hotel. The hotel has been undergoing modernization, upgrading and refurbishment over the […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM One of Africa’s most expensive countries just got costlier: Botswana introduces $30 tourist tax Telegraph Botswana has overcome opposition from its tourism bosses to introduce a $30 (about £23) tax on all tourists entering the country in an effort to raise money to support conservation in the safari hotspot…. Read more>> East Africa: Tanzania […]
Apply for a chance to win a scholarship with IATA & UNIGE
IATA Training offers you a chance to win a scholarship with IATA & UNIGE SaveSaveSaveSave Apply by May 31st for a chance to win a scholarship Designed for aviation, travel and transportation professionals with a minimum of three years’ work experience, the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) combines the academic excellence of the University of […]
Will you VISIT the WEDDING FAIR on 12 & 13 May @ Golden Tulip, Dar es Salaam?
9th Harusi Trade Fair is also THE WEDDING FAIR The 9th Edition of Tanzania First and Premiere Wedding Fair will be held on the 12 & 13 of May 2017 at The Golden Tulip Hotel, Masaki from 10Am to 7PM. Entry FREE to Public. Visit HARUSI TRADE FAIR & WIN various Prizes To PARTICIPATE contact […]
The latest edition of the ‘Tourism Tattler’
Weekly Trade News Update Editor’s Top Picks: Fair Trade Joins #IYSTD2017 Initiative continue reading SA Must Develop African Hotel GMs continue reading Hilton Launches Bahrain Bay Hotel continue reading KTB Welcomes South Africans continue reading World’s Most Admired Wine Brands continue reading Responsible Use of Ratings and Reviews continue reading First Group Resorts Wins at […]
News from ‘Further Down South’ by Gill Staden
More exciting news from Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond … Courtesy of Gill Staden’s ‘The Livingstone bi-Weekly‘ https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/tlbw3may17-compressed.pdf Inside Josh Ward dies Livingstone Bus Station Motorcade Accident Tax Amnesty Zambia Carnivore Programme in Liuwa Bangweulu Wetlands New working dogs for South Luangwa Crayfish Information required Peter de Vere Moss dies Leopard at Mukambi Beating the Plastic […]
Murchison Falls ferry at Paraa to be out of service for 12 days
PARAA FERRY CROSSING OUT OF SERVICE FROM 08TH TO 20TH OF MAY (Posted 03rd May 2017) While the Uganda Wildlife Authority did not make this crucial information available directly was it nevertheless learned that the organization will ground the ferry crossing the River Nile at Paraa for a period of at least 12 days in […]
Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda confirms speaker lineup for June Conference
3RD REGIONAL GREEN TOURISM SUMMIT CONFIRMS IMPRESSIVE SPEAKER LINE UP (Posted 03rd May 2017) Ms. Judy Kepher-Gona, the Executive Director of the Nairobi based ‘Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda‘ – a regional lead organization – has now published the speaker lineup for the 3rd Regional Green Tourism Summit due to be help at the brand […]
New Males in Samburu, Jeneria on National Geographic, Drought in Samburu, Munteli Drives
Ewaso Lions News Updates Promoting Human-Lion Coexistence in Northern Kenya CLICK HERE TO DONATE 3rd May 2017 Four New Male Lions in Samburu We are excited to report that four new males (who have manes!) have arrived in Samburu. This is the first time since 2008 that we have had new lions here. Since the […]
East Africa Tourism Platform takes stock of advocacy accomplishments
TAKING STOCK OF TOURISM ADVOCACY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE EAC (Posted 03rd May 2017) The East African Tourism private sector umbrella body, the East Africa Tourism Platform, earlier today spelled out their achievements in a country by country analysis, of their advocacy programmes and the impact those had on the respective tourism industries. Notably did Burundi […]
Kenya among leading FDI destinations in Africa
SOUTH AFRICA LEADS IN FDI BUT KENYA AMONG TOP AFRICAN COUNTRIES (Posted 03rd May 2017) According to EY’s (http://EY.com) latest Africa Attractiveness report, heightened geopolitical uncertainty and “multispeed” growth across Africa present a mixed FDI picture for the continent. The report provides an analysis of FDI investment into Africa over the past ten years. The […]
Free stopover in Doha for qualifying Qatar Airways passengers
DISCOVER DOHA – COURTESY OF QATAR AIRWAYS (Posted 03rd May 2017) Qatar Airways has launched a unique stopover package in partnership with the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) to promote and market Qatar as a destination of choice for international travellers, offering transit passengers the opportunity to discover Doha with free luxury hotel stays and complimentary […]
