Rare opportunity to buy a 150 room beach resort North of Mombasa

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A BEACH RESORT Located on one of the white sandy beaches north of Mombasa, Kenya, has this resort remained in the same family for over 40 years. The hotel, sitting on 11 acres is located in one of the most exclusive and sought after residential areas at the North Coast, is […]

Seychelles named as the world’s leading honeymoon destination by WTA

AND THE AWARD GOES TO … SEYCHELLES (Posted 05th December 2016) The Seychelles triumphed at the global World Travel Award ceremony held on fellow Vanilla Island member Maldives when the archipelago was named as the world’s leading Honeymoon Destination, following an overwhelming vote by people working in the industry as well as travelers. The Friday […]

Nigerians root for Expert DG as Tourism Boards change guard in Africa

MORE ATQ News courtesy of Ikechi Uko 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 range […]

PATA and Seychelles seek closer ties

PATA REPRESENTED AT TOP LEVEL FOR THE OPENING OF THE SEYCHELLES OCEAN FESTIVAL (Posted 04th December 2016) Dr. Mario Hardy, the CEO of PATA, the Pacific Asia Travel Association is in the Seychelles as Guest of Honour for the island’s first edition of its Ocean Festival. On Saturday morning the 3rd December Dr Hardy and […]

First edition of the new ‘Seychelles Ocean Festival’ launched

FROM SUBIOS TO THE OCEAN FESTIVAL AS THE SEYCHELLES REBRAND ONE OF THEIR OLDEST EVENTS (Posted 04th December 2016) ‘It is all about celebrating our exceptional marine environment, our beaches, the reefs, the marine life around our islands and most important, our constant efforts to protect this pristine environment, our crystal clear waters, from pollution […]

We need some help here at ICTP

The International Coalition of Tourism Partners seeks a CEO www.ictp.travel Impress us ! HELP WANTED    ICTP is looking for a CEO, a membership development manager, a go getter able to identify opportunities, a business and PR GURO  able to manage and negotiate projects, organize unique events, and is able to find sponsors and partners. […]

Last day for Fastjet flights from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi

FASTJET CUTS EAST AFRICA ROUTES IN FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL (Posted 04th December 2016) Fans of low cost flights from Dar es Salaam to Entebbe and Nairobi will no doubt go into mourning today, when Fastjet will operate the last of their flight to Nairobi, after Entebbe has already said goodbye to the airline yesterday. Launched […]

Getting ready for the Holiday Season …

Getting Ready for the Holiday Season; Tips to a Fault-Free Celebration The holiday season is back again, the shiny lights are already up the malls, retailers have changed their pitch to ‘amazing discounts’ while radio stations have revised their playlists to cue in carols and other merry-making tunes. However busy you are, you can not […]

This one is all about lions, the Ewaso lions to be precise

Ewaso Lions News Updates Promoting Human-Lion Coexistence in Northern Kenya CLICK HERE TO DONATE 03rd of December 2016 You Can Join Our Expedition – Become a Fundraiser We are nearly halfway to our goal of raising $20,000 for lion conservation by climbing Mt Kenya in January. We can’t reach the top alone. You can join […]

Hwange, binoculars & travel jabs … all in the next Travel Africa edition

The latest Travel Africa magazine talks about Hwange, binoculars & travel jabs Jambo! “Return to old watering holes for more than water; friends and dreams are there to meet you.” African proverb We hope you’re enjoying the magazine… The Winter edition of Travel Africa will be going to print very soon, and we’ve compiled an […]

Seychelles due for another arrival record as 2015 figures overtaken

ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM (Posted 03rd December 2016) As of yesterday was the previous arrival record of 276.233 passengers relegated to history when new arrivals at the Seychelles International Airport on Mahe received more visitors. With a full month ahead, and December being normally a period when travel to the archipelago from cold […]

Tourism and Peace: Be part of it through ICTP Membership

International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) – Tourism and Peace: Be part of it! More on the International Council of Tourism Partners www.ictp.travel The Objectives of the IIPT Global Peace Parks Initiatives are: To nurture the growth of peace and understanding at home and throughout the world. To enhance awareness of a community’s commitment to […]

Bombardier confirms sale of three more aircraft to Tanzania

TANZANIA DOES A FIRST FOR AFRICA IN AVIATION (Posted 02nd December 2016) In yet another aircraft deal between Tanzania and Bombardier, worth about 200 million US Dollars, has the largest East African country written aviation history by becoming the African launch customer for the brand new and only recently certified CS300 series. The news were […]

Ethiopian Airlines confirms that Victoria Falls will join their network from March 2017

VICTORIA FALLS JOINS ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AFRICA NETWORK FROM 26TH OF MARCH NEXT YEAR (Posted 02nd December 2016) Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines has just confirmed that it will start four weekly flights to Victoria Falls, site of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, as of March 26, 2017, with the latest B737-800 New […]

FLANDERS UNVEILS ITS NEW MEETING & CONVENTION CENTER #aroomwithaZOO

THE BELGIAN REGION OF FLANDERS UNVEILS ITS NEW MEETING & CONVENTION CENTER #aroomwithaZOO (Posted 02nd December 2016) Belgium, which can be reached with ease from both Uganda and Rwanda with five and six flights respectively per week by Brussels Airlines, which offers the proverbial ‘Savoir Vivre‘ in the air when flying out of Entebbe, Kigali […]

Keen to travel around the world? Here is an affordable way of how to go about it!

oneworld airline alliance offers round the world flights oneworld News oneworld now offers round-the-world southern hemisphere ticket oneworld® is offering a new version of its oneworld Explorer round-the-world fare – for travel solely in the southern hemisphere. It follows the recent launch of services by LATAM Airlines between Brazil’s Sao Paulo and South Africa’s Johannesburg […]

News from ‘further down South’ by Gill Staden

Welcome to another edition of the Livingstone bi-weekly courtesy of Gill Staden, who granted permission to reproduce her new broadcast here. https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/tlbw30nov16-compressed.pdf Inside Kazungula Bridge Delayed Livingstone-Mazabuka Road to become dual carriageway Money for Lake Tanganyika Flights to Kalabo Chikondi, a baby vervet saved Christmas gifts from Lower Zambezi Painted Dog news Lion Pride around […]

Which is the Global Traveler’s best airline alliance for seventh year running

oneworld – Best airline alliance for seventh year running oneworld News oneworld is Global Traveler’s best alliance for seventh year in a row oneworld® has been named the Best Airline Alliance in Global Traveler magazine’s 2016 GT Tested Reader Survey – for the seventh year in a row. Global Traveler describes its GT Tested awards […]

Kenya’s Segera Retreat makes it to the World Legacy Award finals

SEGERA’S EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY THE KEY TO BECOME A WLA FINALIST (Posted 02nd December 2016) National Geographic just announced the 15 World Legacy Awards Finalists which comprise innovative travel companies, organizations and destinations which put sustainability into action. The World Legacy Awards, a partnership between National Geographic and ITB Berlin, showcase the world’s leading travel and […]

Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts about travel trends in 2017

Enjoy the latest contribution by Lillian Gaitho, taking aim at what to expect next year Staying Relevant: #7 Travel and Tourism Trends to Watch Out For in 2017 From the advent of bleisure and braggies to the constitution of travel as a human right by the UNWTO, 2016 has been and still is a remarkable […]

Air Seychelles meets South Africa’s tourism trade media ahead of Durban launch

AIR SEYCHELLES SEES SOUTH AFRICA AS KEY MARKET PLACE (Posted 02nd December 2016) Air Seychelles yesterday held a media conference at King Shaka International Airport to announce its new direct route to Durban, set to commence on 30th of March 2017. The airline was represented by Ms. Maja Gedosev, General Manager Sales, Distribution and Corporate […]

RETOSA completes 3rd ‘Women in Tourism’ Conference in Centurion / South Africa

WOMEN IN TOURISM MOVEMENT GETS BOOST THROUGH RETOSA (Posted 02nd December 2016) ‘BUILDING CONFIDENCE, CAPACITY AND PROVISION OF CAPITAL TO OUR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS‘ was the theme of the third RETOSA supported such conference, which attracted over 300 participants from across the organization’s member countries but also notably from Kenya, Nigeria, Russia and Japan. In his […]

Dr. Betty Radier takes over at the Kenya Tourism Board as new CEO

CHANGE AT THE HELM OF KTB AHEAD OF A CHALLENGING YEAR (Posted 01st December 2016) Dr. Betty Radier is as of today, 01st of December, the Kenya Tourism Board’s newChief Executive Officer. This follows an extensive search earlier in the year which saw Betty outclass her fellow applicants for this key position. Announcing the appointment, […]

November 2016 update from the Northern Rangelands Trust.

News from the Northern Rangelands Trust Your monthly update from NRT WILD FRONTIERS San Diego Zoo to the Rescue San Diego Zoo has stepped in to provide emergency drought response support for wildlife in the Ishaqbini Hirola Sanctuary – but did the world’s most endangered antelope respond? Read more VIP Visit to Pate Conservancy in […]

Fastjet drops Entebbe and Nairobi but now eyes to start operations in South Africa

FASTJET’S NEW CEO SEES OPPORTUNITIES IN HIS HOME COUNTRY OF SOUTH AFRICA (Posted 01st December 2016) It was almost inevitable that Fastjet’s new Chief Executive, Nico Bezuidenhout, would sooner or later be looking at the South African domestic market, now that key decisions are out of the way. A relocation in early 2017 from London […]

Vacancy announcement for: Chief Operating Officer, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT)

Save The Elephants News Service announces: Vacancy, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) Dear Readers: Northern Rangelands Trust in Kenya are recruiting a new high calibre COO, and would like help in getting access to a wide range of well qualified candidates across Kenya and internationally. They need a special blend of deep, practical […]

CCA Appoints Florizelle Liser as New President and CEO

Corporate Council on Africa appointed new CEO Corporate Council on Africa Appoints Florizelle Liser as New President and CEO The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the leading U.S. business association focused on U.S.-Africa trade and investment, announced today that Florizelle (Florie) Liser, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa, will be the Council’s next President and […]