Qatar Airways set for Kampala recruitment drive
QATAR AIRWAYS SEEKS TO RECRUIT CABIN CREW IN KAMPALA (Posted 12th April 2014) Qatar Airways has announced that they will be holding a recruitment exercise for cabin crew on the 19th of April in Kampala. Applicants need to be at least 21 years old, have to be absolutely fluent in English, must have completed their […]
Sheraton meets the travel trade ahead of the Easter weekend
SHERATON KAMPALA MEETS THE TRAVEL TRADE (Posted 12th April 2014) When it snows food and rains drinks – juices, tea and coffee anyway – at a breakfast function you can be sure that the hotel is meeting with the travel trade, and such was the case yesterday when the Sheraton Kampala team met Ugandan travel […]
New ferry starts services from Entebbe to Kalangala / Ssese Islands
TRAVELERS TO THE SSESE ISLANDS BREATH A SIGH OF RELIEF AS NEW FERRY ARRIVES (Posted 12th April 2014) When MV Kalangala was withdrawn from service and sent to Mwanza for maintenance and repairs, few thought that several months would pass and the ship still not be ready to resume services between Entebbe pier and the […]
Political developments in Burundi may have a serious impact on tourism development plans.
BAD NEWS FOR BURUNDI TOURISM AS CONCERNS GROW OVER RENEWED CONFLICT (Posted 12th April 2014) Burundi’s recent efforts to revamp their tourism board and increase visibility among their East African Community partner countries, aimed to promote travel to the country, may suffer a serious setback if reports are to be believed that, in the wake […]
Fastjet raises a further 11 million UK Pounds in capital
FASTJET ANNOUNCEMENT IN LONDON REVEALS NEED TO RAISE MORE CAPITAL (Posted 12th April 2014) Fastjet yesterday, in line with regulatory requirements for listed companies, issued the following statement in London, confirming the airline has raised a further 11 million UK Pounds to finance infrastructure developments worth 3 million UK Pounds, the establishment of new bases […]
Reunion set to feature in Autumn edition of ‘EDGAR’
REUNION FEATURES IN ONE OF FRANCE’S LEADING MAGAZINES (Posted 12th April 2014) ‘EDGAR’ the French bimonthly magazine with a print run of 45.000 copies, sent a team to Reunion to explore the island’s attractions and sample the hospitality of leading resorts and restaurants, like the LUX*****, the Blue Margouillat **** and sampling the fine cuisine […]
Kenya Airways flight KQ 482 suffers runway excursion while landing in Dar es Salaam
KENYA AIRWAYS SUFFERS RUNWAY EXCURSION WHILE LANDING IN DAR ES SALAAM (Posted 11th April 2014) Kenya Airways’ flight KQ 482 this afternoon, while landing in rainy conditions, suffered a runway excursion. The Embraer E190, registered as 5Y-FFC, was carrying 49 passengers and 6 crew and landed according to information available at 14.34 local East African […]
A ‘kiddies¹ carnival will be part of the 2014 edition of the annual Carnaval International de Victoria in Seychelles
By Hon. Alain St.Ange MINISTER for Tourism and Culturet: + 248 4 32 13 33 f: + 248 4 62 02 88 e: Alain.St_Ange@seychelles.travel | st.ange@gov.sc | www.seychelles.travel Ministry of Tourism and Culture National Cultural Centre | PO Box 1262 Victoria, Mahé, DISCLAIMER: This e-mail and any attachments are intended only for the individual or […]
Kenya set to spend extra billions on aviation security
KENYA TO SPEND BIG TO IMPROVE AVIATION SECURITY (Posted 11th April 2014) Kenya’s transport secretary Michael Kamau yesterday announced that the government will create additional facilities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to facilitate the work of security services. More patrols by the paramilitary GSU, short for General Service Unit, will also be introduced to in […]
RDB explores new ways to give up to date information to the media
RWANDA BREAKS NEW GROUND WITH PRESS WEBINAR TO SHOWCASE TOURISM (Posted 11th April 2014) The Rwanda Development Board’s Tourism and Conservation Department is breaking new ground with the launch of an inaugural ‘webinar’ session for the regional media across the East African Community, as they announced late yesterday plans to interact with the media on […]
Wednesday Wine Tasting and updates from No. 49 Cheese & Wine
If you happen to be in Kampala and are looking for things to do, here are some suggestions made by No. 49 Cheese & Wine … Wine tasting in Uganda? Yes of course … and why not, we are after all The Pearl of Africa Latest news from No. 49 Cheese & Wine unsubscribe from […]
Register for an Exclusive Rwanda Press Event April 16
Exciting news from the Rwanda Development Board which is inviting you to register for an Exclusive Rwanda Press Event on April 16th The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) invites press professionals from the EAC to an exclusive webinar event Wednesday April 16 at 4pm were we will explore tourism news. View this email in your browser […]
Africa Travel Week – where the world meets Africa’s tourism giants
WTM Africa attracts exhibitors from across the globe and all categories of the travel industry The inaugural World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 2nd – 3rd May 2014 will be the leading B2B exhibition for Africa’s travel industry, bringing the world to Africa and promoting […]
It is ‘forced leave’ for 5 top KWS officials to make way for investigations
KWS SUSPENDS 5 TOP OFFICIALS AS THE ORGANIZATION STARTS TO CRACK DOWN ON ERRANT STAFF (Posted 11th April 2014) Information received late yesterday from Nairobi confirmed the usual grapevine talk that the Kenya Wildlife Service has sent 5 top officials on ‘compulsory leave’ and called for a press conference on Friday morning. A media brief […]
Air Seychelles reports profits of 3 million US Dollars, up by 171 percent
AIR SEYCHELLES PROFITS NEARLY TRIPLE AS RECOVERY TURNS INTO SUSTAINED GROWTH (Posted 10th April 2014) Air Seychelles has just announced another profitable year, with net profits up from last year’s 1 million US Dollars to 3 million US Dollars in the just ended financial year. This represents a rise of 171 percent, outpacing revenue growth […]
Kenya Airways joins hands with South Africa’s ‘kulula’ through a code share deal
KENYA AIRWAYS EXPANDS SOUTH AFRICAN DESTINATIONS THROUGH CODE SHARE DEAL WITH KULULA (Posted 10th April 2014) Aimed to open up South Africa for travelers arriving in Johannesburg with Kenya Airways, has the airline now signed a wide ranging code share agreement with South Africa’s innovative low cost carrier kulula, renowned for their often quirky commercials. […]
AVIASSIST completes series of seminars on aviation safety issues in Entebbe
AVIASSIST HAILED FOR SUCCESSFUL ENTEBBE AVIATION SEMINARS (Posted 10th April 2014) The following article was copied from the website of ‘African Aerospace’ with many thanks: AviAssist has successfully completed is third Pan-African safety seminar "2Gether 4Safety" with an event in Entebbe, Uganda designed to help develop safer operations for African aviation. “Hosting it in the […]
New policy document ensures that the Seychelles remain a ‘green’ country
SEYCHELLES LAUNCH NEW POLICY FOR PROTECTED AREAS (Posted 10th April 2014) Earlier this week did the Seychelles government launch their first ever policy document for sustainable development of protected areas. Following extensive consultations with other government departments and ministries, with stakeholders and NGO’s supporting the government’s efforts to preserve and protect the archipelago’s terrestrial and […]
VS Commemorates the Twentieth Anniversary of the Genocide in Rwanda
Thoughts by Praveen Moman of Volcanoes Safaris about the20th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. UK : +44 (0) 870 870 8480 US Toll free : 1-866-599-APES (2737) Mail: salesug AboutLodgesSafarisVSPTBlogEnquire Kwibuka 20 Remember – Unite – Renew These are simple words to mark the twentieth anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda in April 1994. The […]
The Pearl Guide’s Best of March 2014
Want to learn a bit more about Uganda, the Pearl of Africa ?Enjoy this one then … from The Pearl Guide Uganda Best of March 2014 Enabling you to make the most of Uganda with the best reviews, features, photography and more.. Experience premium Uganda. Pineapple Bay: Uganda’s best kept holiday secret Where you can […]
Vanilla Island members Reunion and Seychelles step up cooperation
REUNION AND SEYCHELLES STEP UP JOINT PROMOTION AHEAD OF AIR AUSTRAL FLIGHTS (Posted 10th April 2014) Well ahead of the launch of flights by Reunion’s Air Austral to the Seychelles on 23rd of June this year have the two tourism boards, supported by Air Austral and their respective tourism private sectors, started to promote inter […]
Hwange Land Takeover Threatens Presidential Elephants
More news updates from the Conservation Action Trust about how the Hwange land takeover threatens Zimbabwe’s Presidential Elephants New posts from the Conservation Action Trust. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Conservation Action Trust www.conservationaction.co.za Hwange Land Takeover Threatens Presidential Elephants Zimbabwe’s Presidential Elephants Embroiled in New Saga SW Radio […]
KAA gets insurance settlement for August 2013 fire damage
KENYA AIRPORT AUTHORITY GETS FINAL INSURANCE PAYMENT FOR AUGUST 2013 FIRE (Posted 10th April 2014) The Kenya Airport Authority has now reportedly received their final payment for the fire which in August last year completely destroyed the arrival complex at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. A sum just short of 2 billion Kenya Shillings has […]
Air Austral launched Vanilla Island air pass
AIR AUSTRAL INTRODUCES ‘VANILLA ISLAND AIR PASS’ (Posted 09th April 2014) Air Austral, the home airline of Ile de la Reunion with their base at the Roland Garros International Airport in the island’s capital of St. Denis, has yesterday launched an air pass which, in combination with a long haul ticket to Reunion now allows […]
e-Futures Newsletter #2
Shared news update from the ICTP – the International Council of Tourism Partners e-Futures Newsletter #2 is out! A word from ICTP President, Prof. Lipman ICTP says it is time to reconvene the Tourism Climate Summit… Read More! In this issue: CASE STUDY: Community-led Initiative in Renewable Energies: This story illustrates the power of collective […]
Tourism is in a state of crisis say Kenyan stakeholders
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH AS KTF WRITES TO TOURISM CABINET SECRETARY (Posted 09th April 2014) It was learned yesterday that the Kenya Tourism Federation has formally written to Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary in charge of tourism, expressing their growing concerns over the lack of action taken by the Kenyan government to launch and fund a tourism recovery […]
Air Seychelles brings forward delivery of 3 brand new Twin Otter DHC 6-400
AIR SEYCHELLES BRINGS FORWARD DELIVERY OF THREE NEW TWIN OTTER PLANES (Posted 08th April 2014) Information was just confirmed by Air Seychelles and Viking, the manufacturers of the Twin Otter DHC 6-400 aircraft, that an order placed last October by Air Seychelles will now be delivered this year already and not as initially anticipated in […]
The Battle of the Skies – Reloaded
THE BATTLE OF THE SKIES OVER EAST AFRICA WILL GET HOTTER COME JUNE THIS YEAR (Posted 08th April 2014) When Ethiopian Airlines, come 04th of June, doubles their number of flights from Addis Ababa to Nairobi from presently two to four, will the stage be set for notching up the ‘air war’ between two of […]
Stefano & Liz’ adventures in Shaba!
Keen to read more about some of Kenya’s finest? Here is the latest story from Stefano & Liz Cheli about their adventures in Shaba – Enjoy ! THE C&P PORTFOLIO ~ Kenya’s Award Winning Boutique Safari Camps & Lodges ~ STEFANO & LIZ RETURN TO NAIROBI Many of you knew that Liz and I were […]
Sheraton Kampala set to meet the travel trade for working breakfast
SHERATON KAMPALA INVITES TOUR AND TRAVEL OPERATORS FOR BREAKFAST BRIEFING (Posted 08th April 2014) Starting the day with a good breakfast, some say the day’s most important meal, should be an easy task this coming Friday, as long as one has received an invitation from the Sheraton Kampala’s sales and marketing team. Travel agents and […]
