August 2016 news update from the Northern Rangelands Trust.
News from the Northern Rangelands Trust … WILD FRONTIERS TNC & NRT celebrate #NationalDogDay Friday 26th August was National Dog Day in the USA. To celebrate, raise awareness, and fundraise; The Nature Conservancy launched a campaign that featured NRT’s anti-poaching dog Zack – pictured above with handlers Joseph and Lawrence. Women generate over USD 6,000 […]
Jane Goodall’s appeal …
My name is Jane Goodall and today is the day you can help choose the fate, for better or for worse, of our world. I have spent my life living with and understanding animals. I have learned the value of their remarkable capacity for emotions, empathy and intelligence and then shared my discoveries with you […]
Qatar Airways credited for new rules for tourist Visas
NEW AGREEMENT REACHED IN QATAR TO FACILITATE ISSUE OF VISAS FOR TOURISTS (Posted 31st August 2016) Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority sign partnership with VFS Global to identify streamlined tourist visa application process Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority signed today an agreement with VFS Global – leading provider of visa processing services – […]
Zimbabwe – A World of Wonders
ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY’S NELLY NHAURANWA SHARES HER IMPRESSIONS FROM ATLANTA (Posted 31st August 2016) ZIMBABWE A WORLD OF WONDERS, A HIGHLIGHT AT THE BUSIEST AIRPORT IN THE WORLD August 2016 Story by Nellia Nhauranwa in Atlanta Ga, USA ZTA’s Marketing Manager Americas Nellia Nhauranwa (right) with David Vogt, Art Program Manager Engineering of Jackson Hartsfield […]
The Treasures of Swaziland
News from the Kingdom of Swaziland The Golden Treasures of Swaziland Swaziland might be small but it boasts giant scenery and massive adventures. Whether you are seeking adventure or breath-taking scenery in this small, but majestic country or planning on travelling to Swaziland for a well-deserved break, we’ve got you covered! For those who are […]
China remains a high value target for Seychelles Tourism
MAJOR GROWTH OF ARRIVALS FROM CHINA SEES SEYCHELLES TOURISM APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT (Posted 31st August 2016) In November will the Seychelles Tourism Board, in partnership with the Embassy of Seychelles in China, co-host this year’s so called appreciation evening, an event dedicated to the travel industry and travel media in China. The event will take […]
Tourism, a Catalyst for Peace and Development
News from IIPT … August 2016 IIPT President Speaker at UNWTO Conference: Tourism, a Catalyst for Peace and Development IIPT Founder and President, Louis D’Amore was a speaker at the UNWTO Conference: Tourism a Catalyst for Development, Peace and Reconciliation held in Sri Lanka last month. The conference was held in Passikudah, which for most […]
Zimbabwe Tourism set for major strategy session
‘UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TOURISM GROWTH‘ IS ZIMBABWE’S THEME FOR THE FUTURE (Posted 31st August 2016) While the bid by Zimbabwe’s Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr. Eng. Walter Mzembi, for the top job at the UN’s World Tourism Organization in Madrid is gaining momentum around the world, is at home the focus on the […]
Rwanda’s ‘Conversation on Conversation’ ends with flurry of resolutions
RWANDA’S 2016 EDITION OF ‘CONVERSATION ON CONSERVATION‘ ANOTHER SUCCESS (Posted 31st August 2016) The just ended 2016 edition of Rwanda’s unique ‘Conversation on Conservation‘ has come up with a series of recommendations and resolutions, which are worth sharing with my readers. All the relevant details are shown below: RESOLUTIONS: Conversation on Conservation 2016 Theme: “United […]
President Kenyatta hosts historic tourism summit at State House Mombasa
KENYA COAST TOURISM INDUSTRY PREPARES TO TELL IT ALL AT MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KENYATTA (Posted 31st August 2016) Some 150 tourism stakeholders from the entire Kenya coast but also from Nairobi and further upcountry will be meeting later today with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House in Mombasa to discuss added urgent measures to more […]
Benin follows Rwanda’s example and introduces Visa on arrival
RWANDA’S KAGAME CREDITED FOR VISA INITIATIVE (Posted 30th August 2016) When Rwanda on the 01st of January 2013 launched a Visa on Arrival policy for citizens of African Union member states were critics swift in both denouncing the change and dooming the initiative, mostly of course bureaucrats who benefit from holding the reigns of power […]
Lillian Gaitho’s mid week thoughts
The Perfect OTA: Six Factors to Look Out for in a Travel Agent Online booking sites are becoming the norm rather than the exception. With the internet of things spiraling to every last aspect of living; getting your vacation stay has become a one step find on the right click. Companies such as Expedia, Jumia […]
News from further down south … the Livingstone bi-Weekly’s latest edition
Thanks for Gill Staden here come the latest news from Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond today with a link to a YouTube clip about the Liuwa Plains Norman Carr Safaris, Liuwa Plain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KugGLx_JlYs And, the newsletter: https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/tlbw31aug16-compressed.pdf Inside: Council Sign at the border PACRA and ZRA The road to Siansowa Power cuts again Donkey in the […]
Onboard advertising the latest craze
KENYA’S JAMBOJET BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN AIRLINE TO ALLOW ADVERTISING ON BOARD (Posted 30th August 2016) It may cost passengers less to fly – as long as they book early enough that is or wait for special deals – but from next month onwards this will come with an added price. Jambojet has reportedly signed a […]
Skytrax pegs Kenya Airways as fifth best in Africa and part of the global top 100
KENYA AIRWAYS DEFIES THE ODDS TO GET NOD OF APPROVAL FROM SKYTRAX (Posted 30th August 2016) Skytrax, the world’s leading aviation services rating organization, has in their latest release of global rankings put Kenya Airways into fifth position for Africa and number 85, up one place from last year, on a global scale. This affirms […]
Kenya finalizes position paper for CITES COP17
FINAL STAKEHOLDER MEETING COMPLETES KENYA’S POSITION ON IVORY TRADE (Posted 30th August 2016) The Kenyan Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources Prof. Judi Wakhungu yesterday morning presided over the final national CITES stakeholders’ briefing session as Kenya entered the homestretch of her preparations for the CITES CoP17 to be held next month in Johannesburg, […]
Qatar Airways launches new ‘Travel Festival’
DISCOUNTS GALORE AS QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES A WEEKLONG REBATE EXTRAVAGANZA (Posted 29th August 2016) From the 30th of August until the 05th of September can travelers take advantage of a massive promotional drive by 5 star airline Qatar Airways, also available in the airline’s East Africa destinations Entebbe, Kigali, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and […]
Moroni will be Ethiopian’s next African destination
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES GETS READY TO ADD THE COMOROS TO ITS NETWORK (Posted 29th August 2016) Just days after announcing that the Namibian capital of Windhoek will be added to their growing African network has Ethiopian earlier today confirmed that come 02nd of November will Moroni / Comoros also join the ranks of Ethiopian Airlines’ destinations. […]
Rwanda hosts first Conservation and Tourism Exhibition in new Convention Centre
KWITA IZINA WEEK KICKS OFF WITH TOURISM AND CONSERVATION EXHIBITION (Posted 28th August 2016) The 1st Kwita Izina Conservation and Tourism exhibition organized alongside the 12th Kwita Izina/ Gorilla naming ceremony is taking place at the new Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village. Local, regional and international exhibitors from the tourism and conservation sector participated by […]
From solar eclipse to golfing – Reunion has something for everyone
NO GOLFING DURING TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN BUT PLENTY OF IT ONCE DAYLIGHT RETURNS (Posted 28th August 2016) It is now just a few days before on 01st of September between 14.09 hrs and 14.15 hrs Reunion will be plunged into darkness during the completion of a total solar eclipse. The event is due […]
Reunion Tourism publishes first half figures
FIRST HALF ARRIVAL NUMBERS ALMOST AT LEVEL PAR WITH 2015 (Posted 28th August 2016) Reunion Island Tourism (IRT) held a press conference on Friday to announce the numbers of tourists visiting Reunion during the first half of 2016. The Vice President of the IRT Danièle Le Normand, alongside Director Willy Ethève, said that ‘the destination […]
Port call by Indian Navy underscores close relations with Seychelles
LARGEST INDIAN NAVY DESTROYER VISITS PORT VICTORIA (Posted 28th August 2016) Three frontline warships of India — INS Kolkata, INS Trikand and INS Aditya – under the command of Rear Admiral Ravneet Singh, were in Port Victoria for military exercises with the Seychelles Coast Guard. One of the ships, INS Kolkata, is the largest destroyer […]
TeamAfrica starts search for the 21 wonders of Africa on 27th of September
Enjoy another edition of ATQ News, courtesy as always of Ikechi Uko. Home | About Us | Contact Us First Marriott in Africa opens in Rwanda ahead of Ghana, Others Kigali Marriott Hotel joins a growing number of International chains setting shop in Rwanda. The New Times’ Minnie Karanja, in an exclusive interview with Peter […]
What next for Air Tanzania
IS THE DELIVERY OF TWO BOMBARDIER Q400NG AIRCRAFT TO AIR TANZANIA THE PRECURSOR FOR MORE THINGS TO COME? (Posted 28th August 2016) September marks a watershed for Air Tanzania, as the national airline, reportedly boosted by a massive injection of capital by the government, will for the first time in a generation receive two brand […]
Common East African tourist Visa gets support from EALA
EAST AFRICAN LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY DEMANDS IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMON TOURIST VISA (Posted 28th August 2016) Members of the East African parliament, known as Legislative Assembly, have yesterday made recommendations to the Council of Ministers to finally get on with the implementation of the common tourist Visa for the region. First to fastrack the change were Uganda, […]
WiFi in the Sky as RwandAir reveals more details about their new long haul aircraft
RWANDAIR’S NEW AIRBUS FLEET BRINGS PASSENGERS WIFI IN THE SKY (Posted 28th August 2016) It is just over a month from now that RwandAir will take delivery of its first new #Airbus #A330-200 named Ubumwe, before later in the year Umurange, a second and larger variant Airbus A330-300 will join her sistership. Configured in three […]
Team Africa enters second phase
TEAM AFRICA STARTS SEARCH FOR 21 WONDERS (Posted 28th August 2016) Finally the Pan African Travel Association’s TeamAfrica will be opening up its membership roll to accommodate more members as it launches it’s flagship project the ‘21 Wonders of Africa‘ on the 27th September which is globally recognized as World Tourism Day. Notably was the […]
UBER’s global operation makes a whopping 1.27 billion US Dollar loss
MASSIVE LOSSES RAISE QUESTIONS ON UBER’S PRICING AND BUSINESS MODEL (Posted 27th August 2016) Pundits in East Africa with an eye on the global market development are speculating how the massive 1.27 billion US Dollars loss incurred by UBER in the first half of this year will affect operations, and market behaviour in the region. […]
Precision Air reduces operational losses as full year financial results are published
PRECISION AIR PASSES LATEST IOSA AUDIT (Posted 26th August 2016) Precision Air Services earlier today reaffirmed its progress towards recovery after it recorded a more than 50 per cent drop in operating loss from TShs 53B to TShs 25B as per the audited and published group financial statements for the year to 31 March 2016. […]
Safarious offers a unique experience for one selected photographer / writer
Opportunity for wildlife photography enthusiast and keen writer Opportunity for wildlife photography enthusiast and keen writer Penda are hosting a wildlife photography workshop with National Geographic photographer Tyrone Turner at South Africa’s Djuma Private Game Reserve within the Greater Kruger National Park area. We are looking for a photography enthusiast and keen writer to attend […]
