Tourism ministers take to Twitter instead of talking in a conference room
NOW NYALANDU HITS BACK AT KENYA WITH A BLISTERING TWITTER VOLLEY (Posted 10th February 2015) A war of words is now underway between Tanzania and Kenya over the ban for Tanzanian registered tour vehicles to access Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One of the battlefields is the social media scene where Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources […]
Fastjet carries 55.695 passengers in January on domestic and African routes
FASTJET OUTPERFORMS JANUARY 2014 FIGURES BY A WIDE MARGIN (Posted 10th February 2015) With traffic, year on year, up by 78 percent in January 2015 and the loadfactor for January 2015 also up by 9 percent, can Fastjet be pleased, considering that January is normally a month of lower activity for many of the airlines […]
Reunion uses the right language in the right markets
REUNION TOURISM LAUNCHES FIRST NEWSLETTER OF 2015 FOR GERMAN MARKET (Posted 10th February 2015) From IRT’s first German language e-newsletter of 2015 were the recipients able to discover the wide range of tourism attractions from scuba diving to hiking across the island to exploring the underwater wonders of the Indian Ocean and on to a […]
No 329 Wildlife Trade News 9th February 2015
Your daily dose of bad news from around the world about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes in the spotlight today …………………… Time for Asian Nations to End Tiger Poaching . http://www.newindianexpress.com/editorials/Time-for-Asian-Nations-to-End-Tiger-Poaching/2015/02/09/article2658957.ece No 329 Wildlife Trade News 9th February 2015 Zimbabwe Planning to Increase Its Sales of Baby Elephants, Sources Say Forcibly separating baby elephants from […]
When technology becomes a fashion item …
Lillian Gaitho’s latest contribution focuses on what she calls ‘wearable technology’ … enjoy her insights … Five Wearable Gadgets Revolutionizing Travel The gear that’s making travel for techies easier than ever Juniper Research-a mobile research specialist-forecasts that global spending on wearable technology will hit $1.4 billion and will skyrocket to a staggering $19 billion in […]
Seychelles – Another World
SEYCHELLES’ HIDDEN GEMS (Posted 09th February 2015) Seychelles’ is known around the world as a destination for the who is who, captains of industry, the rich and famous, for filmstars, sporting legends and of course royalty. While the destination can be affordable for a wider audience, emphasis on affordable but never cheap, does the top […]
Mombasa’s second bridge – not if but where is now the question
SECOND MOMBASA BRIDGE SHOULD BYPASS CITY SAY TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS (Posted 09th February 2015) Visits to the beaches along the Kenya coast often begin with traffic jams trying to cross to the Northern mainland via the single bridge out of the city of Mombasa or else long waits for the ferries to cross the Likoni channel. […]
Paramotoring Uganda – Reloaded
UGANDA PARAMOTOR TOUR PART TWO (Posted 09th February 2015) Uganda’s first ever paramotor tour in November last year proved to be a major success and the first edited ‘teaser’ 5 minute clip was recently uploaded on YouTube. This will allow potential visitors to Uganda to see some of the country’s wide range of attractions from […]
No 327 Wildlife Trade News 8th February 2015
Your daily dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes in the spotlight today …………………… Myanmar has only 150 tigers left (NA COMMENT: Because China has eaten the rest?) http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8947:myanmar-has-only-150-tigers-left&catid=44:national&Itemid=384 Chinese ordered to put a stop to cruel trade in ivory by wildlife campaigners. (NA comment: NGO’s not afraid to say or do […]
75 days and counting to the 5th edition of the Seychelles’ Carnaval de Carnivals
SELECTION OF CARNIVAL SONG KICKS OFF SEYCHELLES’ FIFTH CARNIVAL SEASON (Posted 08th February 2015) In the short space of just five years has the ‘Carnaval de Carnivals’, the Seychelles’ version which brings together performing troupes from across the world of carnivals, become one of the global top five. Huge media attention is given to the […]
There is no time like the present to visit Kenya
ATTRACTIVE PRICING AND BETTER EXCHANGE RATES A BONUS FOR VISITORS TO KENYA (Posted 08th February 2015) ‘Visiting Kenya has not been so financially attractive in ages’ said a regular commentator to articles published here, before adding ‘Beach resorts are literally using low season rates now for visitors from the region but also from further away. […]
Tigo Pesa / Jovago.com deal opens e-payment options for Tanzanians
TIGO-PESA DEAL WITH JOVAGO GIVES TANZANIAN TRAVELLERS AN ADDED E-PAYMENT OPTION (Posted 08th February 2015) Jovago.com, Africa’s leading booking portal, has joined hands with Tigo Pesa of Tanzania to widen the net for making bookings on the net and pay for travel and hospitality services through secure means. The company announced the deal two days […]
120 travel agents thrilled with their visit to Reunion
SELECTOUR AFAT BRINGS 120 TRAVEL AGENTS TO REUNION (Posted 08th February 2015) Vanilla Islands founder member Reunion gained extra prominence in the French market after Selectour AFAT brought 120 travel agents to the island for a three day workshop including showcasing the wide range of attractions Reunion holds in store for her visitors. Supported by […]
Good news from the African Heritage House
When recently reported here that our fight for the African Heritage House ended successfully with the property officially declared a national monument, did positive reactions come in thick and fast.Today I got a newsletter from AHH and want to share it with you: AFRICAN HERITAGE HOUSE The African Heritage House was designed by American Alan […]
No 326 Wildlife Trade News 7th February 2015
Your daily dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes in the spotlight today …………………… Zimbabwe Planning to Boost Its Sales of Baby Elephants, Sources Say – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Forcibly separating baby elephants from their mothers is cruel and heartbreaking, according to experts. EXTRACT: The sources report hearing of plans to send 27 […]
What’s your niche? Can we meet on March 3 before ITB Berlin?
Going to Berlin for the 2015 edition of ITB? Meet the eTN team and find out how we can help you make a success out of your business. Time for lunch before ITB Berlin? Who invites: eTurboNews (eTN) and M.I.C.E Middle East When: March 3, one day before a busy ITB Berlin starts Where: Hotel […]
No 325 Wildlife Trade News 6th February 2015
Your daily dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes from around the world in the spotlight today …………………… China timber demand stokes Southeast Asian tensions. “China’s craze for chic furniture is driving a multimillion black market trade in illegal logs?.?.?.?across the Mekong,” said Megan MacInnes, co-author of the Global Witness report. “China […]
Kenya fires next salvo in tourism spat with Tanzania
POSTPONED TALKS COST TANZANIA DEARLY (Posted 07th February 2015) The reaction in Kenya was swift and sharp after Tanzania earlier in the week had cancelled the proposed meeting in Arusha between the two tourism ministers and their respective delegations, which was to follow up on a meeting held last month in Nairobi. Kenya’s tourism cabinet […]
Common sense prevails as golf course plans are shelved
NO GOLF COURSE INSIDE MURCHISONS PARK (Posted 05th February 2015) The reaction was swift and united among the conservation fraternity and tourism stakeholders, when news broke earlier in the week that the owners of the Chobe Safari Lodge in the upper part of Murchisons’ Falls National Park had dropped their quest to establish a golf […]
Domestic flight handling to shift to new Terminal 2 by 01st of March
OPENING OF ‘TERMINAL 2’ JUST WEEKS AWAY NOW (Posted 06th February 2015) The Kenya Airport Authority has confirmed that the opening of the under construction ‘Temporary Terminal’ is now just a few weeks away with traffic being shifted to the new facility by 01st of March. The new terminal, assembled from prefabricated parts, will be […]
And on an entirely personal note …
PAN AFRICANISM AT WORK – CLOSE UP AND PERSONAL (Posted 06th February 2015) Having now lived in Africa for nearly 40 years of course means that the continent has become my permanent home, for better or for worse and probably until death do us part, using this phrase proverbially as well as intentionally. My African […]
President Michel ends speculation over next year’s election
PRESIDENT JAMES ALIX MICHEL STATES INTENT TO RUN IN NEXT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION (Posted 06th February 2015) Seychelles’ President James Alix Michel nipped speculation in the bud yesterday when he upstaged the country’s disjointed opposition by announcing his intention to stand for re-election in the 2016 Presidential Election. This correspondent was invited to monitor the last […]
Festival season starts in the Seychelles with the Seychelles – China Day first out of the blocks
SEYCHELLES SET TO CELEBRATE THE CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL (Posted 05th February 2015) The second edition of the now annual Seychelles – China Day celebrations will this year be held on Mahe from 13th to 15th of February, coinciding with the Chinese Spring Festival. Chinese visitor arrivals have in the recent past rapidly climbed, with some […]
Air Seychelles signs code share deal with Air Madagascar
AIR SEYCHELLES RAKING IN CODE SHARE AGREEMENTS (Posted 06th February 2015) Hot on the heels of code share agreements with partner airline Etihad for flights to Mumbai and Amman come the news that Air Seychelles has put pen to paper with Air Madagascar, after launching flights from Mahe to Antananarivo in early December last year. […]
Slowly slowly … there is no rush in Africa …
VISA FREE TRAVEL FOR EXPATS IN EAST AFRICA – DELAYED BUT COMING (Posted 06th February 2015) Waturi Wa Matu, the coordinator of the East African Tourism Platform, the region’s private sector body affted to the East African Community, has given the thumbs up from Juba, where the latest meeting of the Northern Corridor Integration Project […]
No 324 Wildlife Trade News 5th February 2015
Your daily dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes from around the world in the spotlight today …………………… Despite green promise, Indonesian forestry giant continues to destroy forests http://news.mongabay.com/2015/0203-april-false-forest-pledge.html#ixzz3QidcJyeI Commentary: Some Serious Law Enforcement Needed to Save Orangutans From Extinction http://thejakartaglobe.beritasatu.com/opinion/commentary-serious-law-enforcement-needed-save-orangutans-extinction/ No 324 Wildlife Trade News 5th February 2015 Armenian MP Keeps […]
Crucial tourism meeting between Kenya and Tanzania postponed
KENYA – TANZANIA TOURISM MEETING POSTPONEMENT RAISES YET MORE QUESTIONS (Posted 05th February 2015) Scribes who travelled from Nairobi to Arusha, expecting the long awaited meeting between the two protagonists in the East African Community to sit down and present each other with their respective wish lists, will be disappointed to have done the trip […]
Testing Testing – watch out for Kampala’s commuter trains
KAMPALA COMMUTER TRAINS NOW IN ‘TEST PHASE’ (Posted 05th February 2015) Rift Valley Railways and the Kampala Capital City Authority are now in the final phase of carrying out tests before the formal launch of commuter trains from the outskirts into the city centre. The passenger service will according to information received originate in Namanve, […]
Shareholder confidence returns as Kenya Airways’ share price rises
KENYA AIRWAYS SHARES REACH 6 MONTH’ HIGH (Posted 05th February 2015) Expectations driven by potential savings through the use of the new Dreamliner fleet and the ongoing fall in the cost of JetA1 fuel have raised Kenya Airways’ share price by the end of business at the Nairobi Stock Exchange yesterday to 10.95 Kenya Shillings. […]
Hiking in Africa ? Lillian Gaitho has a few suggestions she wants to share !
Another guest post from Lilian Gaitho of Jovago.com gives an insight to places where one can go for hikes in Africa … And, adds this correspondent, not to forget the Congo – Nile Trail along the shores of Lake Kivu in Rwanda, which runs from Kamembe to Gisenyi over a length of some 224 kilometres. […]
