More international branded hotel groups eye Kampala
RADISSON BLU ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR A HOTEL IN UGANDA (Posted 06th October 2014) Uganda remains a target for international hotel groups with Rezidor’s Radisson Blu brand the latest to announce a planned entry into the country. Information received from the recently ended Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis Ababa indicates that the company will be […]
Lake Albert – Discover it now before the oil start’s flowing
LAKE ALBERT – WILDERNESS BROUGHT WITHIN REACH (Posted 06th October 2014) (Lake Albert as seen from inner space) The name Lake Albert inevitably inspires visions of the Africa of the explorer days, when lakes, rivers and mountains were named after royalty, days when the mere mention of such names brought about, almost at once, the […]
Marburg outbreak does not help to lower concerns over travel to Africa
MARBURG OUTBREAK CONFIRMED IN UGANDA (Posted 06th October 2014) For the second time in the space of two years was a Marburg fever case confirmed in Uganda, after a patient died last week and the laboratory tests by the Uganda Virus Institute in Entebbe confirmed the presence of the virus. From information at hand did […]
Funds to save the Virunga park must be subject to safeguards say Congo’ critics
EU MONEY TO SAFE THE VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK – BUT WERE ARE THE SAFEGUARDS (Posted 05th October 2014) Announcements that the Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will be getting more EU funding after already spending some 30+ million Euros over the past 25 years, have met with instant demands that safeguards must […]
AFRAA news updates on African aviation
Many readers can’t wait for the regular news updates from AFRAA, the African Airline Association and here is their latest broadcast, page by page.Enjoy!
UK’s change of travel advice on Kenya seen as crucial to aid tourism recovery
ARE THE UK TRAVEL ADVISORY CHANGES A TURNING POINT FOR KENYA? (Posted 05th October 2014) In time for some 150 hosted buyers and international media representatives coming to Kenya, to experience the country close up and personal ahead of the upcoming Magical Kenya Travel Expo which starts next Wednesday in Nairobi, has the UK’s Foreign […]
Uganda’s aviation sector – as dead as a Dodo
IT IS TIME TO SAY GOODBYE TO AIR UGANDA (Posted 01st October 2014) The airline massacre unleashed by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority’s action of 17th of June this year, when in an act of unparalleled magnitude all international flights by Ugandan registered airlines were grounded to avoid being cited, named and shamed by ICAO […]
Reunion seeks novel ways to have investors in the hospitality sector show creativity
DOUBLE PACK OF GOOD NEWS FROM REUNION (Posted 04th October 2014) Vanilla Islands founder member Reunion, focused on promoting the island in new and emerging markets across the world, has not forgotten the fundamentals at home though where the quality of services and infrastructure is a key to make a holiday enjoyable and problem free. […]
The Clooneys honeymoon secret is out … North Island / Seychelles
IT IS THE SEYCHELLES FOR THE CLOONEYS – THE WORLD’S NUMBER ONE HONEYMOON DESTINATION (Posted 04th October 2014) There was much speculation where the latest celebrity newly weds would go for their honeymoon and inside information, given under the strictest of embargos not to publish before the Seychelles’ Minister for Tourism and Culture had made […]
Boeing delivers 10th B787-8 Dreamliner to Ethiopian Airlines
ETHIOPIAN MOVES INTO DOUBLE DIGIT DREAMLINER DELIVERIES (Posted 04th October 2014) The delivery of Ethiopian’s 10th B787-8 Dreamliner, now flying under registration ET-ARF, MSN 34752, which arrived in Addis Ababa on 02nd of October, has brought the overall number of such aircraft on the ET fleet to now 10. The newest plane now carrying Ethiopia’s […]
Emirates matches ‘Big Texas’ by bringing the big A380 to DFW
EMIRATES DEPLOYS THE AIRBUS A380 ON ROUTE TO DALLAS / FORT WORTH (Posted 04th October 2014) Travelers heading to Dallas or Fort Worth, coming from Eastern Africa, where Emirates serves Entebbe daily, Nairobi twice a day and Dar es Salaam 12 times a week, can look forward to travel with the world’s largest passenger aircraft […]
Reserve Your Ticket for the 2015 Safari Awards, London
When in London for the 2014 World Travel Market, make a date with the Safari Awards to witness the celebration of Africa’s best Safari Awards Networking Party & Awards Results Announcement View this email in your browser Join Your Peers at the Safari Awards Party 2nd November 2014 Attending WTM? Come and join us on […]
Go Places gives Lamu much needed support
LAMU TOURISM GETS A BOOST AS GO PLACES GETS INVOLVED (Posted 04th October 2014) Lamu’s tourism businesses will be getting the proverbial shot in the arm after Go Places, as part of their CSR activities, short for Corporate Social Responsibility, has announced they will support the Lamu Tourism Association in marketing the town’s tourism attractions. […]
Live report from SITE Tanzania
Denis Gathanju, the publisher of Safari Communications, has been at the opening day of SITE at the Milimani Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam and has filed this report, giving his first hand impressions of what the opening day of this inaugural tourism trade fair was like. Denis GATHANJU, Publisher P.O. BOX 13510, WESTLANDS 00800, […]
The story of the Masai girl and the Elephant
Courtesy of Luca Belpietro . Campi ya Kanzi – with thanks! What do a Maasai girl and Elephants have in common? Naserian Lerindo is a young Maasai girl, living at the foothills of Kilimanjaro, where many elephants roam. Once undisturbed, the majestic animals today see their survival threatened by human beings. So, does Naserian and […]
More WiFi in the skies as Etihad introduces the latest technologies
ETIHAD SET TO ‘CONNECT’ ALL AIRCRAFT WITH WIFI (Posted 03rd October 2014) Etihad, Abu Dhabi’s national airline, currently flying to Nairobi and coming to Entebbe in early 2015 and to Dar es Salaam in late 2015, has just announced that all their 24 B777 presently in service have now been connected to WiFi. This gives […]
News from Gamewatchers Safaris
The latest news from Porini and Gamewatchers Safaris Gamewatchers Safaris September 2014 Greetings Porini Enthusiast! We are now coming to the end of our busy summer peak season and have had some great feedback from our many visitors who have been on safari with us in the last three months. The wildebeest migration in the […]
Jazz concert proceeds help to complete new cancer ward
7TH NILE GOLD JAZZ FESTIVAL AT THE KAMPALA SERENA A SELL OUT (Posted 03rd October 2014) Come Friday night will the main auditorium of the Kampala Serena Conference Centre be resonating to the sounds of Jazz, as the 7th Nile Gold Jazz Safari goes underway. Guest at the hotel wanting to join the crowd might […]
Protea widens presence in Rwanda with new resort deal
PROTEA IN LOCAL PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD NEW RESORT ON LAKE KIVU SHORES (Posted 03rd October 2014) Protea Hotels East Africa Managing Director Stuart Cook put pen to paper last week to sign a partnership agreement and hotel development deal with the Diocese of Rusizi and the 7 districts which make up the Western Province of […]
If you don’t know how to survive an emergency in the bush – here is a quintessential course
Rift Valley Adventures together with SOLO USA brings you two certified and internationally recognized wilderness first aid courses based out of the RVA Ol Pejeta Camp. Each participant will receive a photo ID card detailing his or her Wilderness First Aid qualifications which is valid for a two year period. WFA (3 days) What is […]
Oktoberfest, Earthdance Nairobi, Magical Kenya Expo & Gertrude’s Charity Walk
The weekly update from KenyaBuzz e-Weeklyof where to go and what to do while in Kenya this week. Having trouble viewing this email? Click here October 3rd – 9th Top seven tips on how to maximize your adventure in East Africa. Read more A great, fun-filled weekend is on the cards. It all begins with […]
Emirates / TAAG partnership – good for them but probably bad for Africa
DOES THE TAAG ANGOLA DEAL WITH EMIRATES SPELL DOOM FOR THE YAMOUSSOUKRO AGREEMENT (Posted 02nd October 2014) A recent article about a new BASA between Kenya and Angola, in which I wrote, tongue in cheek that additional flights from Nairobi to Luanda appear to be coming one new BASA at a time, provoked much feedback […]
Reunion Tourism targets South Africa again as culture event at home makes waves
REUNION RETURNS TO SOUTH AFRICA FOR RENEWED MARKETING CAMPAIGN (Posted 02nd October 2014) Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, three of South Africa’s key market places to promote holidays on Reunion island, are targeted once again by IRT to attract yet more South Africans to visit the island. With an effective Visa waiver in place is […]
South Sudan devalues SSP by 50 percent
BROKE SOUTH SUDAN DEVALUES CURRENCY BY 50 PERCENT (Posted 02nd October 2014) South Sudan’s Central Bank has finally faced reality when they devalued the currency from the unsustainable rate of 2.96 SSP (South Sudan Pounds) versus one US Dollar to the prevailing black market rate of 4.50, effective immediately. It was also learned that the […]
Ecotourism Kenya’s award gala night will be part of MKTE2014 programme
ECOTOURISM KENYA TO LAUNCH NEW SUSTAINABLE TOURISM REPORT DURING MKTE 2014 (Posted 02nd October 2014) One of the highlights of the upcoming Magical Kenya Travel Expo will be the Gala Night at the Carnivore Grounds, when the annual Eco Warrior Awards are announced by EcoTourism Kenya. The much awaited awards will once more recognize best […]
Thoughts by a wannabe local tourist about how and where to travel
By Lillian Gaitho, Head of PR, Jovago.com Re-broadcast on 01st October 2014 How to Tour East Africa, and maximize on the adventure! The flip side of having half the world thinking Africa is a country, is that they all want to come and experience this legendary Cradle of Mankind; from the man’s origin in Sibiloi […]
Keeping marine life safe and beaches clean
VOTE FOR ‘BINS FOR BEACHES’ TO KEEP WATAMU CLEAN AND MARINE LIFE SAFE (Posted 01st October 2014) The Watamu Marine Association has appealed for more votes for their ‘Bins for Beaches’ project with which they hope to attract funding to finance a major beach cleanup and the installation of bins along the Watamu beaches. Watamu […]
Ol Pejeta READY, SET, GO! Race our Rangers!…from anywhere in the world
And for good measure some more information from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy READY, SET, GO! Race our Rangers!…from anywhere in the world What if you could enjoy getting into shape AND help save rhinos at the same time? If you’re looking for a new fitness challenge, or just the inspiration to get off the couch […]
Addis Ababa set to get a Crowne Plaza
IHG’S CROWNE PLAZA BRAND COMES TO ETHIOPIA (Posted 01st October 2014) News are emerging from Addis Ababa that the InterContinental Hotel Group, in short IHG, has signed a deal with developers in Ethiopia to build a 210 suites and rooms Crowne Plaza Hotel. The site is reportedly located near key organizations like the African Union […]
Demanding an end to slaughter of rhinos and elephants
News updates from the Conservation Action Trust Demanding an end to slaughter of rhinos and elephants Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Demanding an end to the slaughter of rhinos and elephants Africa Geographic | 22 September, 2014 | Sharon van Wyk | The Global March for Elephants and Rhinos […]
