Kenya counts on tourist numbers from India
Kenya enjoys a major double digit increase of visitor arrivals from India following intense marketing campaigns in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. This is another sign that markets other than the traditional ‘suppliers of tourists’ from Europe are now a growing segment of higher spending visitors, helping Kenya towards raising average spending as well as driving […]
The early days of flying in Kenya
The county government of Taita Taveta will on the 08th of October this year celebrate and commemorate the 101st anniversary of flight, not just in Kenya but the entire East Africa. As written two days ago, with links to articles written by this correspondent on the topic, this event holds dear the memory of flight […]
Seychelles heading for new arrival record
YEAR ON YEAR COMPARISON PUTS TOURISM ARRIVALS FOR 2016 UP BY 10 PERCENT (Posted 15th September 2016) Vanilla Islands organization founder member Seychelles has benefitted from additional high profile visibility this year, supported by a number of festivals which drew in non traditional tourists but also an increase in cruise ship calls on Port Victoria. […]
EASA warning on Kenyan airspace security leaves Kenyan officials fuming
‘NOTAM‘ WARNS OF DANGERS IN KENYAN AIRSPACE BELOW FLIGHT LEVEL 250 (Posted 15th September 2016) Kenyan aviation sources spoken with yesterday expressed their frustration and dismay over a recurring NOTAM, short for ‘Notice to Air Men‘ issued a few days ago by EASA, the European Aviation Safety Agency. The agency had issued a so called […]
Lillian’s midweek thoughts focus on Honeymoon locations
As if organizing a wedding is not challenging enough, then comes the question of where to go for a honeymoon … Read on to find out what Lillian Gaitho has to say about this topic … Five Factors to Consider When Choosing your Honeymoon Location The season for weddings especially in Kenya and the East […]
Mark your calendar for the13th UNWTO Awards 16th to 18th January 2017 at FITUR
The World Tourism Organization announces the 13th UNWTO Awards Ceremony at FITUR 2017 in Madrid UNWTO is currently inviting submissions to the 13th edition of the UNWTO Awards. Co-organized by International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR / IFEMA), the event will take place on 18 January 2017 on the first day of the 2017FITUR/IFEMA, Madrid, Spain. […]
Coming up: The 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism
Africa Travel Association – RSVP Now for 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism The Africa Travel Association, a division of Corporate Council on Africa, and NYU Africa House Present The 11th Annual Presidential Forum on African Tourism The 11th Annual Forum on Africa Tourism will bring together tourism leaders from across Africa to spotlight […]
Reunion set to celebrate the European Heritage Days
The island of La Reunion celebrates its natural and cultural heritage on the occasion of the European Heritage Days Events Each year, fifty countries celebrate the cultural heritage of Europe. Launched in 1991, the European Heritage Days offer a presentation of original cultural property and allow the special tour of historic buildings. This event allows […]
Seychelles Tourism returns to Top Resa in Paris
FRANCE REMAINS SEYCHELLES’ TOP EUROPEAN MARKET AS A LARGE TOURISM DELEGATION HEADS TO PARIS FOR TOP RESA 2016 (Posted 14th September 2016) France’s leading international Tourism Trade Fair, the IFTM Top Resa 2016 will be back on the trade fair calendar once again from the 20th to 23rd September 2016 and the Seychelles Tourism industry […]
News updates from the Conservation Action Trust
As the countdown begins to the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP17) for CITES, which commences in Johannesburg on 24 September, conservationists question the relevance of the issues at stake and what can be expected from the host – South Africa. With a huge range of pressing issues to be addressed this […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’ …
Here comes Gill Staden’s latest edition of the ‘Livingstone bi-Weekly’ … enjoy news and reports from Zambia, Zimbabwe and the wider region. https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2016/09/tlbw14sep16-compressed-1.pdf Inside Mosquitoes carry us away in Livingstone Skimmers on Canary Island Affordable packages Kasanka – bats in 7 weeks New visitor area in South Luangwa Awely in Lower Zambezi My safari in […]
Kenya’s Chefs Delight Awards spread around the who is who of the industry
INAUGURAL ‘CHEFS DELIGHT CULINARY AWARD NIGHT‘ AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS (Posted 14th September 2016) (Mr. Mansoor and Mrs. Nev Jiwani, the creators of Kenya’s first nationwide Chef’s Culinary Awards) (All pictures courtesy of Go Places Kenya) Just incase someone missed-out on the VIP ‘Red Carpet’ Culinary Event of the Year VIP Chefs Delight / Bar & […]
Tourism Tattler Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2016
The Tourism Tattler’s latest Newsletter of SEPTEMBER 2016 News, Views, and Reviews for the Travel Trade in, to and out of Africa. View this email in your browser NEWSLETTER ISSUE 09 – SEPTEMBER 2016 September is Tourism Month, and World Tourism Day on the 27th celebrates Accessible Tourism under the UNWTO theme ’Tourism for All’. […]
Where to next in Africa?
The Travel Africa Magazine asks: Where to next? Jambo! “The only man I envy is the man who has not yet been to Africa – for he has so much to look forward to.” Richard Mullin (Origin unknown) We hope you’re enjoying the magazine… The Autumn edition of Travel Africa will be going to print […]
Taita Taveta county government sets date for 101st anniversary of flight in Kenya
101ST ANNIVERSARY OF FLIGHT IN KENYA GIVEN HIGH PROFILE RECOGNITION (Posted 14th September 2016) October 08th has been set for a major celebration in Kenya’s Taita Taveta County, to recognize the 101st anniversary of flight in not just Kenya but the entire East Africa. As repeatedly written about here, did the ‘Battlefield East Africa‘ – […]
Hiking through Swaziland – opening up new frontiers
News from the Swaziland Tourism Authority – Hiking Small bites of Swaziland – Some of Africa’s Best Hiking Trails The Nature Reserves in Swaziland are well known for their excellent range of self-guided hiking trails, offering the opportunity for visitors to experience nature at a pace suited to them. What better way to explore Swaziland’s […]
News from Simba Lodges in Tanzania
The Simba Portfolio Tanzania brings you: News from Simba Portfolio Lodges SEPTEMBER 2016 | LATEST NEWS FROM SIMBA LODGES TANZANIA
Invitation | 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism
The Africa Travel Association reminds you about the 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism The Africa Travel Association, a division of Corporate Council on Africa, in partnership with NYU Africa House, will hold its 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Tourism on Monday, September 19, 2016, on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly. […]
Reunion’s Piton de la Fournaise erupts again!
Reunion Island Tourism: Piton de la Fournaise erupts again! The famous Reunion Island volcano – Piton de la Fournaise erupts again! Reunion Island is again making history as its famous volcano, the Piton de la Fournaise, erupted on Sunday, 11th September 2016 for the second time this year. The eruption began at around 8:41am in […]
Another light aircraft crash prompts calls for sharper oversight
TRAINING AIRCRAFT CRASHES NEAR NAIROBI AS PILOTS CHEAT DEATH (Posted 13th September 2016) The series of crashes of helicopters and light aircraft in Kenya continued yesterday when a Cessna 152, registration 5Y-NNC and MSN 152-83020 crashed near Kibiku, not far from Nairobi. The training aircraft owned and operated by Ninety Nines Flying School, which is […]
When Eagles Roar …
When Eagles Roar: The Amazing Journey of an African Wildlife Adventurer (Posted 12th September 2016) A book review by Lois C. Henderson of ‘Bookpleasures.com‘ “When Eagles Roar: The Amazing Journey of an African Wildlife Adventurer” was recently recommended by National Geographic Traveler as the book to read before you travel to South Africa. This book […]
Cricket on the Beach today at Forty Thieves in Diani
FORTY THIEVES BEACH BAR activity of the day: Cricket on the Beach Cricket on the beach today! Join the fun on a sunny day at Forty Thieves From 4PM See you all there! Share Tweet Forward
Fastjet finally launches a connecting flight service
FASTJET CONNECTIVITY THROUGH DAR ES SALAAM BOOSTED BY NEW RULES (Posted 12th September 2016) New brooms clearly sweep better as Fastjet, now under the ‘command‘ of new CEO Nico Bezuidenhout, has launched a long overdue measure, making flights within Tanzania and beyond ‘connectable‘. In the past did passengers have to book every flight segment separately […]
Cheli & Peacock, a Kenyan nominee for the Safaris PURE Awards 2016
Cheli & Peacock: Nominee for the Safaris PURE Awards 2016 Dear Friends and Partners, We are delighted to tell you that Cheli & Peacock Safaris have been nominated for this year’s CONSERVATION & SUSTAINABILITYaward at the PURE Life Experiences Travel Trade Show in Marrakech, Morocco. In order for us to reach the next step, we need your vote! Please use […]
Zimbabwe’s Belinda Mutinhiri’s death breaks the internet in Africa
Another edition of ATQ News, including: African Tourism Legend Zimbabwe’s Belinda Mutinhiri’s death breaks the internet in Africa 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 […]
Samburu Community set to open an Elephant Sanctuary
Northern Rangelands Trust – Samburu Community to Open Elephant Sanctuary Samburu Community to Open Elephant Sanctuary PRESS RELEASE Samburu Community to Open Elephant Sanctuary Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy in Samburu County of northern Kenya is to open the first community owned and managed elephant orphanage in Africa. The Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is situated in the remote […]
A Salute to the USA
WorldTourismWire 12 SEP 2016 A Salute to the USA UNWTO, WTTC, PATA, ETOA, ICTP WORLDTOURISMWIREindependent- outspoken 11 SEPTEMBER 2016 home about child protection people opinion news events contact A Salute to the USA September 11, 2016 am not an American. But on that frightful, horrendous day 15 years ago I became one mentally, psychologically and […]
Air Seychelles makes major contributions to the Seychelles’ economy
AIR SEYCHELLES CARRIED MORE THAN 500.000 PASSENGERS DURING 2015 (Posted 12th September 2016) Air Seychelles has become a major employer on the archipelago and recently released data suggest that the airline supports 7.800 jobs, has added 235 million US Dollars to the national GDP and is responsible for 2.3 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. […]
In Memoriam of the victims of 9/11
9/11: A Salute to the USA by ICTP President Prof. Geoffrey Lipman A Salute to the USA by the ICTP President on 9/11 I am not an American. But on that frightful, horrendous day 15 years ago I became one mentally, psychologically and emotionally. As we all watched the carnage that was created by crazy […]
Kenyan security forces foil terror attack on Mombasa’s Central Police Station
AT LEAST THREE ATTACKERS SHOT DEAD AS THEY ATTEMPTED TO BOMB AND BURN MOMBASA’S MAIN POLICE STATION (Posted 11th September 2016) Today is a day which will live in infamy across the free world as civilized people around the globe commemorate 9/11, the day when Bin Laden’s goons attacked the United States of America and […]
