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Implement the Yamoussoukro Declaration NOW – African Union members told at last summit
AFRAA’S RELENTLESS LOBBYING PROMPTS AFRICAN UNION TO YIELD ON THE YAMOUSSOUKRO DECLARATION (Posted 04th February 2015) Over the past few weeks have the challenges been highlighted which African airlines face when seeking to fly to other African countries, Bilateral Air Services Agreements, in short BASA’s often notwithstanding, leave alone when seeking traffic rights under fifth […]
More India connections for Air Seychelles

AIR SEYCHELLES INCREASES CONNECTIVITY TO INDIA (Posted 04th February 2015) Following the launch of nonstop flights in early December from Mahe to Mumbai, using an Airbus A320 in a two class configuration, has Air Seychelles yesterday announced the launch of a further 21 codeshared flights to Mumbai, via Abu Dhabi. The flights will be operated […]
Corruption, ineptitude and general nitwittery are the main obstacles to bring more investments into Africa
UNWTO SAYS AFRICA NEEDS STRONGER BRANDING TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT – SOMETHING WAKISO DISTRICT AND UGANDA’S ROAD AUTHORITY ARE YET TO FATHOM (Posted 04th February 2015) ‘Investour 2015’, held alongside FITUR in Madrid last week, brought together potential investors and promoters of projects from across Africa, focused on the tourism and hospitality sectors. The joint UNWTO, […]
Campi ya Kanzi February News
News from the Chyulu Hills in Kenya by Campi ya Kanzi Campi ya Kanzi News February 2015 Only a Few Seats Left! On our 2015 Air Safari… Our 2015 Air Safari is almost fully booked, with just a few seats remaining! We are fully booked on our way South from Kenya to Namibia, but have […]
E-Newsletter
Interested in news from the Seychelles archipelago? Here are some news I thought worth sharing … The Seychelles Islands E-Newsletter – Issue 94 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. News in brief Seychelles shines at the 34th International congress of NRI in India Seychelles scooped two awards at the 34th […]
Join the Africa Pavilion at WTM Latin America 22-24 April 2015
For ‘smaller’ African exhibitors at the WTM Latin America had a special solution been created. Read on to find out more about it and how you can increase your business from South America. Derek Houston will be at your service to facilitate participation and also reminds that WTM Africa is now just over 2 months […]
Special Valentine’s offer: book a ticket and enjoy a 50% discount on the second one!
Love is in the air during the month of February … and the Valentine’s love birds can take advantage of this special offer by Brussels Airlines … Go Fly! Online version Imagine strolling along the Seine in the City of Lights hand in hand with your loved one… or reaching for the sky when you […]
Seychelles’ Founder President Sir James Mancham speaks out on tourism
There has been a remarkable level of debate throughout 2014 concerning the state of tourism in Seychelles at this time. No doubt this has resulted into many valuable suggestions for further consideration by those responsible for executive and legislative decisions. Not officially invited to take an active part in these debates, I have made it […]
Read Lillian Gaitho’s thoughts on where to go for Valentine – if you plan to go somewhere …
Top 6 Romantic destinations this Valentine It may sound cliché, but its reality: love is calling. Valentine’s Day, in fact an entire Valentine’s Weekend, is just a fortnight away, which is perfect for the man who has been waiting for the perfect day to pop the question. I have put together a number of romantic […]
Aviation needs to be ranked higher in the national priority list say Kenyan aviatiors

DEPUTY PRESIDENT WILLIAM RUTO STANDS IN FOR PRESIDENT AT AVIATION MEETING (Posted 03rd February 2015) Some aviation stakeholders were reportedly not entirely happy with the way the aviation meeting in Nairobi at the Kenya Airways’ Pride Centre went yesterday with one writing in ‘Skirting issues does not help. Just like with tourism, the softly softly […]
Reunion competes for a third ‘Travel d’ Or’ award

REUNION SEEKS TO RECAPTURE THE ‘TRAVEL D’ OR’ TROPHY IN 2015 (Posted 03rd February 2015) Some 15 million internet users in France will be eligible to cast their vote until the 23rd of this month, to determine the winners of the 2015 edition of the coveted ‘Travel d’ Or’ which recognized excellence in service delivery […]
Qatar Airways names Singapore as second A350XWB destination as a third daily flight is added from mid April

SINGAPORE BOUND PASSENGERS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THE AIRBUS A350XWB (Posted 03rd February 2015) Though not called Dreamliner is the new Airbus A350XWB no doubt every passenger’s dream to fly one, and for the time being restricted exclusively to those travelling with Qatar Airways to Frankfurt. The first ever commercial flight by the world’s latest […]
Tourism in the Tanga region? Read on to get the facts!

TANGA TOURISM NETWORK ASSOCIATION – ONE NEVER STOPS LEARNING (Posted 03rd February 2015) It did not take long after my article on more information about Eastern Africa was published, giving details of many of the available guides, pocket books and websites with those ever up to date details where to go, what to do and […]
Smart technology for smart travelers – Amadeus got the answers

As a technology company, Amadeus believes that East African travel agencies which adopt smart technologies, putting the traveler’s needs and interests first, will be the ones who succeed regardless of their business model. Amadeus in the following article highlights how Kenyan travel agencies can offer travelers enhanced services with the use of smart technologies behind […]
ET’s latest Dreamliner brings some precious cargo with it to Addis
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ 11TH DREAMLINER DELIVERS MUCH NEEDED MEDICAL SUPPLIES (Posted 02nd February 2015) Boeing joined hands with Ethiopian Airlines and three separate non-profit organizations to deliver more than 4,000 pounds (1,814 kilograms) of medical supplies and equipment for charities and hospitals in Ethiopia and Somalia. The deliveries, carried on the ferry flight of Ethiopian’s newest […]
President Kenyatta meets the Kenyan aviation industry today

AVIATION INDUSTRY SET FOR KEY MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KENYATTA (Posted 02nd February 2015) While little could be learned at this stage about the specific agenda of the meeting later today at the Kenya Airways’ Pride Centre it is generally thought that aviation infrastructure and related issues will form a key part of discussions between Kenya’s […]
Rare rebuke from Minister for ailing Air Tanzania

NEW TRANSPORT MINISTER TAKES AIM AT AIR TANZANIA (Posted 02nd February 2015) The recently appointed new Minister of Transport in the Tanzanian government, Hon. Samwel Sitta, wasted no time to take aim at the ailing national airline Air Tanzania over accumulated debts amounting to tens of billions of Tanzania Shillings. The Minister was quoted to […]
Make the most of your visit to East Africa – check out the local visitor guides
KNOW EAST AFRICA BETTER – BEFORE YOU VISIT (Posted 01st February 2015) Week in and week out arrive e-mails and in growing numbers messages via my social media accounts, paying compliments about the wide range of news from the region and then often ending ‘but where do I find out more about … ‘. The […]
No 321 Wildlife Trade News 31st January 2015
Another daily dose of bad news – poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes from Africa and around the world If you are receiving this newsletter duplicated, please let us know at sw in the spotlight today …………………… Zimbabwe: stop trafficking in baby elephants https://www.rainforest-rescue.org/mailalert/981/zimbabwe-stop-trafficking-in-baby-elephants#cn=taf&ct=petition-981&md=social&sr=facebook No 321 Wildlife Trade News 31st January 2015 CITES Secretary-General meets Chinese […]
Seychelles Marathon – bigger and better year after year

Eco-friendly marathon in Seychelles goes digital For the first time since its launch in 2008, the eco-friendly marathon in Seychelles will see the introduction of an electronic mat to clock in the participants’ time as they complete the race. With tags attached at the back of each participant’s number sticker, the chip timing system will […]
Newsletter: Lions Return, Educating Kids, and More
Enjoy the latest news from Ewaso Lions CLICK HERE TO DONATE January 2015 Lions Return to Westgate’s Conservation Area Lions have returned to the Conservation Area in Westgate Conservancy for the first time in 2 years. This highlights the importance of the area as a safe refuge for lions and other wildlife. The local community […]
Unexpected elevation to ‘monument’ status saves African Heritage House from demolition

AFRICAN HERITAGE HOUSE WINS BATTLE WITH THE RAILWAY (Posted 31st January 2015) Alan Donovan and his supporters will no doubt be sleeping better after the latest Kenya Gazette of 23rd of January – the gazette is the government’s official notification organ which makes laws and public service announcements ‘legal’ – published a notice declaring the […]
Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority set to upgrade and expand domestic terminal on Mahe
NEW DOMESTIC TERMINAL RE-DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCED FOR THE AIRPORT ON MAHE (Posted 31st January 2015) Details are beginning to emerge from the Seychelles that the domestic terminal at the international airport is due for some major upgrading and expansion. Work is reportedly going to commence in February when all operations, i.e. arrivals and departures, will for […]
RhiNEWS January 2015: South Africa’s poaching crisis, Indian community conservation, Javan rhino footage & Valentine’s blind date!
2015 was a sad year for the rhinos in Southern Africa with more than 1.200 killed for their horns. Have a look at the latest news from Save the Rhino International to stay updated about rhino conservation and the ongoing challenges of it. Welcome to January’s RhiNEWS bringing you updates from Save the Rhino and […]
Tanzanian safari camp the only winner from Africa of the UNWTO Ulysses Awards 2015

‘ISOITOK CAMP MANYARA’ DOES AFRICA PROUD BY CAPTURING THE UNWTO AWARD (Posted 31st January 2015) Isoitok Camp Manyara As one of only two African finalists in the 2015 edition of the UNWTO’s Ulysses Innovation Awards, which were announced at FITUR in Madrid earlier in the week, did Tanzania’s Isoitok Camp take the trophy of ‘Innovation […]
No 320 Wildlife Trade News 30th January 2015

Another dose of bad news about poaching and related wildlife and environmental crimes in the spotlight today …………………… Endangered Bonobo Chimp Imported to Armenia Goes Missing: Preliminary Investigation Drags On. (Another matter CITES will no doubt turn a blind eye to.) extract: ArturAfrikyan, first deputy to the president of the State Revenue Committee, provided us […]
Uganda Community Tourism Association E-Newsletter ~ January 2015
Enjoy the latest news from Uganda’s grass roots with the Uganda Community Tourism Association E-Newsletter ~ January 2015 Uganda Community Tourism Association E-newsletter ~January 2015 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend The Uganda Community Tourism Association’s mission is to […]
No 319 Wildlife Trade News 29th January 2015

Nature alert continues to provide updates on poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes and with their permission I share this daily dose of bad news with my readers … in the spotlight today …………………… Kasukuwere petitioned over sale of baby elephants. The Zimbabwe Conservation Taskforce (ZCTF) today submitted a petition against the sale of baby elephants […]
Reunion Tourism banks of the islands’ attractions to become a honeymoon destination of choice

VALENTINE IN REUNION – NOW THERE IS A THOUGHT (Posted 30th January 2015) Reunion’s tourism marketers are keen to increase their share of honeymoon vacations on the island and has towards that end teamed up with EasyVoyage from France, which has an extensive client list and is known as a specialized tour agency to give […]