Fire at Nairobi’s Safari Park Hotel
SATURDAY NIGHT FIRE AT ONE OF NAIROBI’S MAJOR HOTELS APPEARS CONTAINED (Posted 19th March 2017) (Picture courtesy of Jackie Arkle – Nelion Security Alerts) A fire has broken out earlier last evening at one of Nairobi’s major hotels, the Safari Park. Known as one of Kenya’s largest conference venues on the outskirts of the city […]
Registration Now Open For CCA’s 11th U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Corporate Council on Africa prepares for its 11th Corporate Summit Corporate Council on Africa presents 11th Biennial U.S.-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT June 13-16, 2017 | Washington, DC Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert St NW Washington, DC 20008
Journeys across Eastern Africa
EASTER VACATIONS – MANY OPTIONS RANGING FROM SAFARI LODGES AND CAMPS TO BEACH RESORTS ACROSS EAST AFRICA (Posted 18th March 2017) The festive season is but a distant memory now, Valentine’s Day – in the absence of falling on a weekend – too is over as are half terms and East Africa’s hospitality industry is […]
Save the date in April: UNWTO’s 3rd International Congress on Ethics and Tourism
World Tourism Organization announces date for 3rd Congress on Ethics Provisional Programme Register NOW
Which cover photo do you prefer?
The Travel Africa magazine again lets readers decide on the cover page phote Which cover option do you prefer? OK, so we know you’ve seen our leopard cover option before, but we just can’t seem to let it go! In the forthcoming April-June issue of Travel Africa (going to print next week) we’ll give you […]
What is IMEX and is it for you?
IMEX 2017 – THE place to sell your MICE offerings IMEX is like a search engine-and-showroom-in-one If you work in the meetings industry, you need to experience IMEX. IMEX is where international event planners come to meet with destinations, venues, hotels and suppliers from all over the world. Why? To start getting their forthcoming events […]
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt – only in Diani / Kenya
Diani & South Coast Visitors and Residents – An early update what to do on Easter Sunday Easter Sunday Under Water Egg Hunt at Forty Thieves Beach Bar. Do Not Miss out on this crazy Under Water Egg Hunt. Boats leave 9AM SHARP. Please check in by 8:30am. Book you spot by emailing Tracy on […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
ENERGY Uganda set to connect 6.5MW hydropower plant ESI Africa According to media, the plant will be connected to the national grid next week after a joint testing by the relevant authorities. Once in full operation, the plant is expected to supply 31.42 GWh… Read more>> INFRASTRUCTURE Nigeria: Abuja Airport – Work Progresses, Phase 1 […]
Dar es Salaam Serena emerges with a new shine after major refurbishments
DAR ES SALAAM SERENA HOTEL – AS EVER THE PLACE TO BE (Posted 17th March 2017) Hotel guests and residents of Dar es Salaam can now look forward to a new culinary journey experience as the Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel celebrates the opening of its new look restaurants and bars, that feature a contemporary […]
Air Seychelles takes delivery of first of two brand new Twin Otter aircraft
‘PRASLIN‘ JOINS AIR SEYCHELLES’ TWIN OTTER FLEET (Posted 17th March 2017) Air Seychelles earlier today welcomed the first of the two brand new Twin Otter DHC-6 400 aircraft into the Air Seychelles domestic fleet. Named Praslin after the second-largest island in Seychelles, the aircraft was welcomed by a delegation of government, tourism and airline officials […]
Nairobi Now Updates
Nairobi Now – Whats on in the Kenyan capital over the coming days Dates: March 13th to 17th 2017 Location: Kuona Trust Session Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm 2:00pm – 4:00pm Fee: KES 1000 (Charged per person for every session) About Brush Tu Art Studio welcomes you to their 2017 premier print making workshop, 13th to […]
More UBER trouble in Nairobi
MANAGEMENT FAILURES BLAMED FOR ONGOING UBER TROUBLES IN NAIROBI (Posted 17th March 2017) More and more comments emerging from Kenya are now blaming the local UBER management of incompetence, arrogance and ignorance, besides making inflammatory demands, instead of honestly engaging with their drivers. As a result, though fares were raised a few days ago, has […]
World Tourism Wire – The latest updates on the UNWTO race
Armenia’s minister of tourism Vahan Martirosyan enters UNWTO Secretary general race The Hon. Vahan Martirosyan, minister of tourism for Armenia is the latest out of 7 candidates competing for the post of the UNWTO Secretary General. Not many relevant news items in regards to the ministers connection and experience in global tourism was found, but […]
Tanzania’s Auric Air announces dates for Serengeti – Uganda flights
AURIC AIR’S NEW FLIGHTS SET TO PROMOTE MIGRATION AND GORILLA TRACKING (Posted 17th March 2017) Auric Air yesterday announced the ‘on inducement‘ services between Entebbe to Serengeti / Serengeti to Entebbe connecting the spectacular wildlife and the annual migration of the Serengeti National Park with the Mountain Gorillas of Uganda. Please find below the schedule […]
Seychelles’ parliament approves tourism budget for 2017/18
SEYCHELLES TOURISM BUOYANT AFTER ITB SUCCESS (Posted 17th March 2017) The delegation that was representing Seychelles at ITB Berlin earlier this month met members of various media houses in Germany to promote the national airline’s twice weekly direct flight, Seychelles-Dusseldorf. The press conference and a cocktail reception on the Seychelles stand, which was attended by […]
Africa Showcase launches East Africa edition
KAMPALA, NAIROBI AND DAR ES SALAAM VENUES FOR AFRICA SHOWCASE INAUGURAL EDITION (Posted 17th February 2017) Africa Showcase comes to East Africa in April with trade events scheduled in Kampala, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. Outbound travel specialists will receive invitations to attend these events to network with a select portfolio of African companies, discover […]
Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum at the Radisson Blu in Lusaka – 31st March
Mark your diary for the Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum The First Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum will be held on 31st March at Radisson Blu in Lusaka Inconjuction with Tanzania High Commission in Zambia, Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry & agriculture (TCCIA), Tanzania Truck Owner Association (TATOA) and Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) aimed […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts look at ‘Online Presence’
Six Ways to Optimize an Online Presence for your Business A recent market survey by leading SEO specialist BrightLocal concludes that 88% of consumers trust online reviews as they would personal recommendations from friends and relations. Similarly, in this article I further explore the user pre-purchase behaviour, indicating that 32% of consumers will only trust […]
Nairobi’s attraction for global businesses remains high
NAIROBI AMONG 5 AFRICAN CITIES ATTRACTING FORTUNE 500 COMPANIES (Posted 17th March 2017) In 2016, 196 Fortune 500 companies had established a dedicated regional headquarters in the MEA region. In the Middle-East, Dubai is the most popular choice with 138 companies establishing a dedicated entity in the city. There has also been a marked uptick […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Exxon to Pay Eni $2.8 Billion for Mozambique Gas Block Stake Bloomberg Exxon Mobil – Exxon Mobil Corp. said it will buy 25 percent of a liquefied natural gas project off Mozambique from Italy’s Eni SpA for about $2.8 billion… Read more>> INFRASTRUCTURE Construction of Ethiopia’s Genale Dawa III at […]
Official Statement on the UNWTO Secretary-General Candidates
Statement by the UN World Tourism Organization in regard to the upcoming elections The Secretariat of the World Tourism Organization referring to decision CE/DEC/15(CIV) of the Executive Council at its 104th session (Luxor, Egypt, 30 October – 1 November 2016), on the procedure for the election of the Secretary-General, informs in regards to the election […]
UNWTO to make a major impact at the Arabian Travel Market
TOURISM TO GROW IN MIDDLE EAST AND NORTHERN AFRICA (Posted 16th March 2017) The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are expected to welcome 195 million international tourists by 2030. Between 25 million and 50 million new jobs will be required in the region over the next decade. Over 20 Ministers and industry leaders will […]
Brussels Airlines ends challenging year with a profit announcement
TOUGH YEAR COMES TO AN END WITH A PROFIT REPORT (Posted 16th March 2017) Neither increased competition nor the terror attack on Brussels Airport and the subsequent shift of operations to other airports in Belgium, Germany and Switzerland could stop Brussels Airlines from ending the financial year 2016 with a profit, albeit lower than in […]
More high profile endorsements for St. Ange candidacy
SUMMER TIMES OF MAURITIUS ENDORSES ST. ANGE (Posted 16th March 2017) Philippe Hitié, broadly referred to as Popo, the MD of SummerTimes Group of Mauritius says ‘I join every sincere Indian Ocean Islander to say that I stand behind Alain St.Ange as the Seychelles Candidate for the UNWTO and say without hesitation ‘Vote Seychelles for […]
IATA AGM 2017 will take place in Cancun
IATA’s Annual General Meeting set for early June in Cancun / Mexico Dear Media Colleague, The IATA Corporate Communications Team is pleased to invite you to register to attend the 73rd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit taking place in Cancun, Mexico, from 4 to 6 June 2017.This year’s AGM occurs […]
St. Ange presses on with his high profile campaign for the UNWTO top job
PATWA WELCOMES UNWTO CANDIDATES (Posted 16th March 2017) Alain St.Ange, the former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles and now one of the seven candidates for the position of Secretary General of the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation) was on the panel of speakers at the PATWA (Pacific Area […]
Best Western Hurlingham set to change into a Four Points by Sheraton in early April
REBRANDING UNDERWAY AS FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON TAKES OVER THE FORMER BEST WESTERN PREMIER IN NAIROBI (Posted 16th March 2017) The owners of the former Best Western Premier in the Nairobi suburb of Hurlingham have now started to unveil their new brand for their hotel, a Four Points by Sheraton and the transition will be […]
Kenya bans plastic bags effective six months from now
KENYA GOVERNMENT SERVES PUBLIC NOTICE THAT PLASTIC BAG BAN IS COMING (Posted 16th March 2017) Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Natural Resources Prof. Judi Wakhungu finally made public a ban on plastic bags, which will become effective on the 28th of August this year. The ban will affect the use, production and importation […]
Brussels Airport Newsletter March 2017
Brussels Airport’s latest news updates … Especially useful to travelers using Brussels Airlines out of Entebbe, Kigali and Bujumbura to the European capital city and beyond … Newsletter Brussels Airport Are you receiving our newsletter in the correct language? We would like to keep you up to date with the latest news and views from […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Two very different responses to Uber – Kenya and South Africa The Conversation Uber is currently the dominant ride-sharing app used in Africa. It has rapidly grown its African footprint and now has operations in eight countries; …. Read more>> Kenya’s Immigration Department To Issue e-Passports From April 2017 iAfrikan The new e-passports are […]
