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 […]
Earthquake along Tanzania / Uganda border turns deadly
REPORTS OF DEATH AND DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY EARTHQUAKE IN BUKOBA (Posted 10th September 2016) (Picture courtesy of rajabramadhanigmail.com1919 / Instagram) As previously reported was the Tanzanian lakeside town of Bukoba closest to the earthquake experienced mid afternoon, only 45 kilometres from the epicentre which was close to the border with Uganda. Reports emerging now speak […]
5.7 magnitude earthquake hits Uganda
EPICENTRE OF THE QUAKE JUST ACROSS THE BORDER IN TANZANIA (Posted 10th September 2016) Tremors of the earthquake this afternoon in East Africa with the epicentre just a few kilometres across the Uganda / Tanzania border, the nearest major town being Bukoba which is located on the shores of Lake Victoria, extended across much of […]
Fleet changes at Fastjet signal new approach by new CEO
FROM THE AIRBUS TO THE EMBRAER? (Posted 10th September 2016) Information is now beginning to emerge and details are adding up about the anticipated fleet change by Fastjet to smaller, more economical and easier to fill aircraft in both Tanzania and Zimbabwe, where the carrier is already active – but also for the new offspring […]
Debunked: Five Myths About Travel and Tourism
From: Lilian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts: Debunked: Five Myths About Travel and Tourism Five Myths About Travel and Tourism Tourists are obnoxious, high minded people who think they are better than the locals, right? Wrong. A lot of myths and fables are told about travelers; some right and some awfully wrong. Lillian in her weekend contribution […]
AVIASSIST announces next round of certification courses held in Livingstone
The AviAssist Foundation announces: Aviation Ground Operations Management 21-23 Nov, Livingstone,Zambia Aviation Ground Operations Management (AGOM) course 21-23 November 2016, Livingstone, Zambia On time performance, service improvement, reduced cost margins, safety and compliance are all must have’s in ground operations but it makes for a complex environment. Bringing all of this together is difficult enough […]
Wine tourism – the next frontier
IF YOU GROW WINE YOU CAN GROW TOURISM (Posted 09th September 2016) The link between wine tourism and culture, history and lifestyle and the contribution of this segment to the development of the sector has been widely discussed during the 1st UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism held in the Kahketi region in Georgia. During […]
Mzembi’s juggernaut to the helm of UNWTO almost unstoppable now
ZIMBABWE’S DR. ENG. WALTER MZEMBI AIMS FOR AN AFRICAN FIRST (Posted 09th September 2016) Here, there and everywhere would be a befitting description of Dr. Eng. Walter Mzembi, Zimbabwe’s Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, who seeks to become the first African Secretary General of UNWTO when the elections for a successor of Dr. Taleb […]
Culling in Kruger
The Conservation Action Trust objects to questionable culling in Kruger Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Kruger animals becoming meat for starving neighbours 7 September 2016 | Bloemfontein Courant | Don Pinnock | Free to publish credit CAT This is a story about too much hippo poo in the Kruger […]
Update on Cessna crash near Naivasha / Kenya
UKUNDA BASED CESSNA 210L CENTURION DESTROYED IN CRASH (Posted 08th September 2016) (Picture courtesy of Jetphotos.net) More information has now become available about the crash earlier today near Naivasha. The aircraft involved, a privately owned Cessna C210L Centurion based at the Ukunda airfield, carried the registration number 5Y-CKK and manufacturers serial number MSN 210-59950. While […]
Light aircraft crash kills one and injures five near Naivasha / Kenya
CRASH SOON AFTER TAKEOFF LEAVES ONE DEAD, FIVE SERIOUSLY INJURED AND PLANE BURNED TO ASHES (Posted 08th September 2016) Preliminary information received from aviation and other sources in Kenya suggests that a light aircraft, type, owner and registration presenly unconfirmed, has crashed soon after taking off from an airstrip near Naivasha earlier in the day. […]
Fastjet publishes new ‘Winter Schedule’ valid till end March 2017
ALL EYES ARE NOW ON THE NEW CEO AND HIS DECISIONS ON HQ LOCATION AND FLEET RENEWAL (Posted 08th September 2016) After completing his first month as CEO of Fastjet are all eyes now focusing on the decisions Nico Bezuidenhout will take, as far as the location of the airline’s new headquarters is concerned. Presently […]
Kenya Airways AGM expected to be platform for fight over Board positions
KENYA GOVERNMENT SUGGESTS IT WANTS TO ENLARGE ITS PRESENCE ON THE KQ BOARD (Posted 08th September 2016) The upcoming Annual General Meeting of Kenya Airways, due on the 29th of September, this year is likely to see the Kenyan government, which holds just under 30 percent of the shares in the company, seek greater representation […]
Seychelles says no to mass tourism, not now, not ever!
SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM MINISTER TAKES FIRST LOOK AT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY (Posted 08th September 2016) In a meeting held earlier this week at the ESPACE Offices of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture did Minister Alain St.Ange meet with Mrs. Iris Richter, the consultant commissioned by the Tourism Department to undertake the carrying capacity study for […]
Elephant news
From Save the Elephants – Monthly Trumpet News Great Elephant Census Reveals Declines The Great Elephant Census results have been released, with sobering results. The largest ever survey of African wildlife, funded by Paul G Allen, has shed light on the continent-wide crisis. The survey reports that the savanna populations declined 30% between 2007 and […]
Lillian Gaitho’s midweek thoughts are all about culture
Six ways to enjoy culture through self immersion Culture, unlike other aspects of travel is not purely a spot, sight and site activity; rather it’s magic can only be experienced by allowing oneself to be part of the process. This goes beyond the usual five must visit places to allowing yourself time to be part […]
Bird Island now accessible through daily Air Seychelles flights
AIR SEYCHELLES ANNOUNCES DAILY FLIGHTS TO BIRD ISLAND (Posted 07th September 2016) Air Seychelles has this afternoon announced the launch of daily flights from the archipelago’s main island to fancied Bird Island, an island of less than a square kilometres in size and some 100 kilometres north of Mahe. Flying time is just over half […]
Travel Talk with Amadeus East Africa
The monthly update from Amadeus Connect Amadeus East Africa: Airline Updates Travel agents, we have made life easier and effortless for you yet again, with some critical airline updates all across the region. Read More Fastjet coming soon on Amadeus. Amadeus and Tanzanian based low cost carrier fastjet have signed a distribution agreement. Fastjet will […]
Loisaba Tented Camp nominated in PURE Awards 2016
Elewana Collection’s Loisaba Tented Camp Nominated in PURE Awards 2016 Gallery | Videos | Information Manual | Brochure | Online Availability | Contact Us Elewana News We’re delighted to share with you that the Elewana Collection has been shortlisted for a highly prestigious award at this year’s PURE Life Experiences Travel Trade Show. Elewana’s Loisaba […]
ibtm world 2016 kicks off, pun intended, at FC Barcelona stadium
ibtm world 2016 KICKS OFF AT NOU CAMP OF FC BARCELONA The latest IBTM news ibtm world 2016 KICKS OFF AT NOU CAMP OF FC BARCELONA JMIC Profile and Power Award IAPCO Collaboration Award Both presented at Meetings Leadership Summit This year the ibtm world Meetings Leadership Summit which annually precedes the opening day of […]
Seychelles get promotion boost through Eastern Europe roadshows
Vanilla Islands join hands with Turkish Airlines to promote travel to Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar The Vanilla Islands and Turkish Airlines in Central Europe ??????? The Vanilla Islands Association has created a mission to contribute to the development of tourism in the Indian Ocean, paying special attention to the cruise industry. Turkish Airlines is increasing […]
The Jambojet September Super Sale is here!
Fly for less with the Jambojet September Super Sale! Over 7000+ seats on offer from KES 3,050 only! It’s time to grab your favorite seat! The September Super Sale starts today! Over 7,000+ Seats at 3,050/- for Mombasa, Kisumu Eldoret and 4,050/- for Ukunda, Malindi and Lamu. Book Now
Ethiopian moves Guangzhou from 7 to 10 flights a week
THREE MORE FLIGHTS TO GUANGZHOU PUTS ETHIOPIAN INTO POLE POSITION IN AFRICA (Posted 07th September 2016) In a month from now will Ethiopian Airlines increase their presently daily frequencies between Addis Ababa and the Chinese city of Guangzhou to 10 overall with three added daily flights, using Boeing B787 aircraft. ET 616/617 will leave ADD […]
Malindi Airport runway extension expected to boost tourism arrivals
PRESIDENT KENYATTA LAUNCHES NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION FROM MALINDI TO TSAVO EAST (Posted 07th September 2016) The long expected runway extension project at Malindi Airport is now gaining shape after the Kenya Airport Authority confirmed yesterday that Phase Two of the ongoing upgrading of the airport, worth 5.6 billion Kenya Shillings, is due to go underway […]
ASTA names Kenya as host country for the next Destination Expo
BIG SCORE FOR KENYA TOURISM AS ASTA DECIDES FOR NAIROBI AS NEXT VENUE (Posted 07th September 2016) From Seville 2016 to Nairobi 2017, that is the road ASTA, the American Association of Travel Agents will take in the immediate future for their annual Destination Expo. It was learned earlier today that Kenya’s bid to host […]
Malawi opts to ‘test drive’ digital PR platform
RETOSA SUPPORTS MALAWI IN TRAINING HOW BEST TO USE DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO PROMOTE TOURISM (Posted 06th September 2016) Malawi’s government says digital platforms could be one way of promoting tourist destination as it is cost effective.The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism Mr. Cliff Chiunda disclosed this on Monday during the […]
Invitation | 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism!
The Africa Travel Association – Invitation | 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism! RSVP NOW The Africa Travel Association, now 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 […]
Invitation for the 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism!
The Africa Travel Association invites you to the 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism! RSVP NOW
