My obsession with Eggs Benedict because especially here perfection matters
THERE ARE BREAKFASTS AND THEN THERE ARE BREAKFASTS … (Posted 27th March 2017) One often hears that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When I travel, and that is often, this is as true as it gets and I happily eat my way through the offerings on the buffet to build up […]
Air Seychelles partners with STB and Hilton Hotels to promote the new Duesseldorf flights
GERMAN MARKET IN FOCUS AS NEW DUESSELDORF FLIGHTS ARE ABOUT TO BE LAUNCHED (Posted 27th March 2017) A group of influential German travel media representatives met with Roy Kinnear, the Chief Executive Officer of Air Seychelles and Mrs. Sherin Francis, Chief Executive Officer of Seychelles Tourism Board yesterday to find out more about the new […]
Kili Fair 2017 – Have you booked your stand yet?
Kili Fair – 2nd to 4th June 2017 Share Tweet Forward +1 Share KILI FAIR 2017 – BOOK YOUR STAND 2nd to 4th June 2017 Highlights and Activities of KILIFAIR 2017 include: 300+ Exhibitors from Kenya, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda 3 Days Networking and Workshops for the Tourism Industry Online B2B Appointment Platform International Agents […]
Seychelles President set for State Visit to Kenya
SEYCHELLES AND KENYA SET TO STRENGTHEN TIES (Posted 27th March 2017) President Danny Rollen Faure will on April 03rd and 04th visit Kenya in his first State visit to East Africa’s largest economy. Ties between the two countries have for long been cordial if not outright friendly, given the support the Seychelles has extended in […]
Ban Ki-moon honoured as tourism champion by UNWTO
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon honored as champion of tourism The United Nations General Assembly has designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. For the duration of 2017, the global UN community, across all nations and agencies, will focus on the critical role of Tourism as a vehicle for global unity, […]
Emirates does an Airbus A380 ‘Triple’
THREE NEW AIRBUS A380 DESTINATIONS IN A DAY – ONLY BY EMIRATES (Posted 26th March 2017) Emirates, Dubai’s award winning national airline, today launched three new Airbus A380 destinations, expanding their global sky superhighway substantially. Tokyo Narita, Casablanca and finally Sao Paulo pushed the number of worldwide destinations served by the largest commercial fleet of […]
The Kampala Serena Hotel, growing bigger and better …
KAMPALA SERENA’S NEW PRESIDENTIAL SUITE SAID TO DWARF ALL OTHERS IN THE COUNTRY (Posted 25th March 2017) (A aerial view of the Kampala Serena’s pool and Maisha Health Club and Spa) When by mid May the new rooms and suites are handed over by the contractors to the Kampala Serena Hotel’s management, will Kampala be […]
Kenya’s Jacinta Nzioka joins World Tourism Forum’s Advisory Board
KENYA TOURISM RECOGNIZED AS JACINTA NZIOKA ASKED TO JOIN THE WORLD TOURISM FORUM (Posted 25th March 2017) Kenya Tourism’s Director of Marketing, Mrs. Jacinta Nzioka, has been selected to join the Advisory Board of the World Tourism Forum Lucerne. East Africa’s tourism fraternity was quick to extend congratulations to Jacinta who has been a key […]
Lets Go Travel Kenya listed for ‘Africa Responsible Tourism Awards’
LET’S GO TRAVEL KENYA – ONCE A WINNER THEY JUST CARRY ON THE TRADITION(Posted 25th March 2017) The World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town next month will provide a suitable backdrop for the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2017 and it is understood that Kenya’s Let’s Go Travel is on the list for consideration. This […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts focus on, what else, EASTER …
Six Ways to Bag a Bargain this Easter If the sun, sea and sand is what you envision for this Easter four-day weekend; then you have a fortnight to ensure that every dream you catch comes at the best price possible, complete with extra toppings of freebies and post-holiday blues special pack! If you have […]
Five days and counting as Brussels Airlines gears up to Mumbai launch
MUMBAI FLIGHTS ADD ANOTHER CONTINENT TO BRUSSELS AIRLINES’S GLOBAL NETWORK (Posted 25th March 2017) The arrival of a tenth Airbus A330 aircraft has allowed the final touches to be put into place for Brussels Airlines to commence their long awaited flights to Mumbai, India’s undisputed commercial capital. Configured with three classes, the award winning business […]
Rwanda’s tourism receipts rise by another double digit figure
REMARKABLE RWANDA – SEEMINGLY UNSTOPPABLE (Posted 25th March 2017) Data just released confirm what was an open secret until now, that Rwanda tourism’s industry has seen yet another double digit growth in 2016 over the previous year 2015. Rwanda grants Visa on arrival for citizens of the African Union member states and is part of […]
Rwandair gets 5th freedom rights to Accra and Air Peace increases Frequency
More ATQ News from Nigeria and beyond Crisis may Return to LAGOS ACCRA route as Rwandair gets 5th freedom rights and Air Peace increases frequency Why can’t South Africans love Nigerians in return? Nigerian airlines groan over 34 Aviation levies and taxes African ICT: Nigerian firm gets South African govt. sponsorship Ethiopian Airlines to Launch […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Building hotels in Africa: Radisson owner identifies its top cities How We Made it in Africa The hotel operator – which owns the brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn – launched its first African hotel (a Radisson Blu in Cape Town) in 2000. It has since expanded to 29 countries on the continent… Read […]
BATHAWK RECON – Still very much in Tanzania
BATHAWK RECON TRIALS ONGOING IN TANZANIA TO IMPROVE ELEPHANT SURVEILLANCE (Posted 25th March 2017) Bathawk’s Team wanted to reach out and put straight any questions readers may have about Bathawk in the media this last ten days or two weeks. On the one hand was the organization presented to the National “CEO Club” and got […]
Enjoy the all new Sunday Brunch at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel
NEW CHEF, NEW SET UP AND NEW MENU MAKE THIS SUNDAY BRUNCH VENUE IN KAMPALA A WINNER (Posted 24th March 2017) (New Executive Chef Vinz Karlsen personally puts final touches on the new brunch set up) Brunch on Sundays has been, on and off, a major feature at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel. In fact do […]
Mumbai here we come – One week and counting for Brussels Airlines to launch India flights
Discover colourful India with Brussels Airlines Book now on brusselsairlines.com New destination: Mumbai Discover the culture, festivals and cuisine of India. From 30th of March 2017, Brussels Airlines will offer flights to Mumbai. Visit colourful India! Book now CONTACT Brussels Airlines Kampala Rwenzori House, Plot No.1 Lumumba Avenue Phone: +256 41 4 234 200/1/2 salesuganda@brusselsairlines.com
World Travel Awards News Updates
World Travel Awards for Africa are heading to Kigali / Rwanda Hard Rock Riviera Maya unveiled as Latin America host The all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya has been unveiled as the host of WTA’s Latin America Ceremony on 9th September 2017. Located by the azure waters of the Caribbean Sea, the glittering resort is […]
Nairobi Now News Updates
Nairobi Now Updates for the Next Week Date: March 18 – April 8, 2017 Venue: Village Market Nairobi Now newsletter Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with us through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email us to submit your events or suggest new […]
RwandAir main beneficiary of Kenya Airways cut in baggage allowance
KENYA AIRWAYS CUT IN BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE THOUGHT TO BENEFIT RWANDAIR ON REGIONAL ROUTES (Posted 24th March 2017) Kenya Airways’ decision to reduce the baggage allowance on regional flights from two pieces of checked luggage to only one has swiftly brought about complaints by regular readers of this publication but also from travel agents. Until now […]
Kenya’s Lets Go Travel receives ‘Travelife’ Award
LET’S GO’S ALAN DIXSON RECEIVES ‘TRAVELIFE‘ AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES (Posted 24th March 2017) Soren Stober, ABTA’s sustainability manager, recently handed out the Travelife sustainability award to eight Kenyan tour operators. The Travelife Partner award was received by among others Uniglobe Lets Go Travel as well as the other seven agencies. […]
Wakanow launches UK office on day after terror attack in London
AFRICAN TRAVEL GIANT OPENS LONDON OFFICE (Posted 24th March 2017) Africa’s fastest-growing online travel agency, Wakanow, launched yesterday in London to serve the UK market. The Online Travel Agency will provide a one-stop-shop for travel to Africa, offering a diverse range of competitively-priced flights and hotels for key destinations including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, […]
Ethiopian’s flights ET858/9 show an intriguing routing
ETHIOPIAN SEEMS TO BE TREADING SOFTLY SOFTLY ON JOHANNESBURG TO LOME ROUTING (Posted 24th March 2017) Without much fanfare and certainly no answer to the question asked of Ethiopian Airlines has a flight routing appeared in global reservation systems, which suggests that come the 09th of April will Ethiopian Airlines commence flights between Johannesburg and […]
Kenya Tourism continues partnership with the Kenya Open Golf Tournament
KENYA OPEN GETS SPONSORSHIP BOOST FROM KTB (Posted 23rd March 2017) he Kenya Tourism Board earlier today inked a 1 Million Kenya Shillings sponsorship deal with the Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) for this year’s Barclays Kenya Open, which is taking place from today to the 26th of March at the Muthaiga Golf Club. This […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Marriott International to debut Aloft Hotels in Mauritius with signing of the brand’s first adaptive re-use project in Africa ITCM Slated to open in early 2019, the hotel will be the brand’s first adaptive reuse project in Africa… Read more>> UNWTO welcomes Morocco as a partner of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for […]
Marriott International signs up for a new ‘Aloft Hotel’ in Mauritius
MARRIOTT LAUNCHES NEW BRAND IN MAURITIUS (Posted 23rd March 2017) Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) earlier today announced plans to launch its cutting-edge Aloft brand (www.AloftHotels.com) in the capital city of Mauritius with the signing of the Aloft Mauritius Port Louis. Slated to open in early 2019, the hotel will be the brand’s first adaptive reuse project […]
What is there to love about Swaziland
Swaziland Tourism News Updates What there is to love about Swaziland The Kingdom of Swaziland is home to a proud and friendly nation who welcome visitors into their beautiful country with open arms. Swaziland is one of the few remaining Executive Monarchies in Africa, embracing and upholding its unique and century-old traditions. But even though […]
Second new Twin Otter arrives on Mahe
AIR SEYCHELLES BOOSTS DOMESTIC FLEET AS SECOND BRAND NEW TWIN OTTER ARRIVES (Posted 23rd March 2017) The second brand new Twin Otter DHC 6-400, registered as S7-FAR, arrived earlier today on the Seychelles’ main island of Mahe and was welcomed by the airline’s CEO Roy Kinnear, members of the Board of Directors, dignitaries and staff […]
We’ve Been Nominated! Read on to find out who and for what …
ELEWANA IS IN THE NEWS AGAIN … We Are Africa Innovation Awards 2017 – We’ve been nominated Brochure | Information Manual | Online Availability | Land & Life Foundation | Contact Us We are happy to share the very exciting news that we have been nominated for TWO We Are Africa Innovation Awards! Loisaba Tented […]
Brussels Airlines key part of the France Uganda Friendship Week
BRUSSELS AIRLINES JOINS ‘GOUT DE FRANCE‘ CELEBRATION (Posted 23rd March 2017) It was all smiles earlier in the week when the French Embassy invited the Brussels Airlines team to join them in the France Uganda Friendship Week celebrations which culminated in a major food event. H.E. Mrs. Stephanie Rivaol, the French Ambassador to Uganda, interacted […]
