IRT focuses on German market ahead of ITB Berlin 2014
REUNION TOURISM BLITZES GERMAN MARKET (Posted 22nd February 2014) IRT, short for Ile de la Reunion Tourism, earlier in the week marketed the island’s attractions in the German market, visiting 5 key cities in the process. Capital Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne and Munich, where the team met invited guests from the travel industry, but also […]
FastJet’s appointment of Jimmy Kibati set to shake up regional aviation deck of cards
FASTJET APPOINTS JIMMY KIBATI AS NEW GENERAL MANAGER EAST AFRICA (Posted 22nd February 2014) In a breaking news development it has been confirmed that FastJet has landed Jimmy Kibati as General Manager East Africa, effective 17th March. Jimmy Kibati is joining the airline from Kenya Airways where he last served as Acting Commercial Director for […]
La Digue tourism and the name of St. Ange are closely linked
REOPENING OF ‘CABANES DES ANGES’ REVEALS LA DIGUE’S HOSPITALITY HISTORY (Posted 22nd February 2014) The long established roots of the involvement of the St. Ange family in the hospitality business on the island of La Digue became apparent for all to see a few days ago, when the ‘Cabanas de Anges’ reopened next door to […]
RwandAir supports Kilimanjaro marathon as ‘Official Airline’
RWANDAIR SIGNS UP AS OFFICIAL CARRIER FOR KILIMANJARO MARATHON (Posted 21st February 2014) RwandAir upstaged their Tanzanian airline counterparts when they signed up as ‘Official Airline’ for the upcoming Kilimanjaro Marathon, which will be run on the 02nd of March. Every year, either at the end of February or the beginning of March, is a […]
Beau Vallon beautification project advances
NEW BEAU VALLON PROMENADE GAINS SHAPE (Posted 21st February 2014) The remodeling of the beach front at Beau Vallon Bay is taking shape now, as the promenade walkway from the Coral Strand Hotel to the La Plage seafood restaurant is nearing completion and is getting ready to be launched within weeks now. Key supporters of […]
Guest house tourism on the increase in Reunion
SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL – GUEST HOUSES IN REUNION (Posted 21st February 2014) Investor confidence in the tourism industry on the Ile de la Reunion is clearly rising, as another guest house is now open to welcome visitors. Au Pied Du Mango, set in the hills above St. Paul in the West of the island, offers […]
A close up look at Kidepo National Park, named by CNN as among their top ten African parks
A VISIT TO KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARKS – WHERE LIONS CLIMB TREES (Posted 21st February 2014) (One of the combative Kidepo elephants, ready to protect the herd) When CNN last year nominated Kidepo Valley National Park as among their top ten choices of national parks across Africa, many people literally scratched their heads and asked […]
Abraham’s People, the story of a dynasty in Kenya
ABRAHAM’S PEOPLE – A BOOK REVIEW (Posted 21st February 2014) Being asked to review a book is always special, being asked to review a book by a first time author even more so as it speaks to the confidence and trust that author has to get a fair and balanced evaluation. But when asked to […]
Kamau dials back expectations of early opening of new JKIA terminals
ONE STEP FORWARD AND TWO STEPS BACK – JKIA TERMINAL 4 OPENING DELAYS BY 6 MONTHS (Posted 20th February 2014) The announcement yesterday by Kenya’s cabinet secretary for transport Michael Kamau, that the opening of the much needed Terminal 4 and the launch of the new temporary terminal will be delayed by several months, likely […]
EAWLS Newsletter Jan-Mar 2014
Join the East African Wildlife Society Dear EAWLS Members, Friends and Partners, Kindly find attached the Jan-Mar 2014 issue of the EAWLS Newsletter. For any feedback, use the undersigned contacts. Regards, EAWLS News Desk, East African Wild Life Society, P.O. Box 20110, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 (20) 3874145/ 3871253 Cell: +254722 202473 / +254734 […]
Fly540 10to4 Race Report 2014
After recently publishing details about this conservation support event in Kenya, here are the results of the Mountain Bike Challenge as promised at the time. Mount Kenya 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge Fly540 Mt Kenya 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge – 2014 Race Report & Results Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. […]
Truth can be stranger than fiction
More from the Conservation Action Trust Subject: Truth can be stranger than fiction 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 Truth can be stranger than fiction Rhinos: Why did South Africa skip a vital conference on illegal wildlife trade? The […]
Kampala’s connoisseurs set to meet at Sheraton gardens for feast
KAMPALA’S SECOND CONNOISSEUR’S FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE SHERATON GARDENS (Posted 20th February 2014) Good food, drink and classical music presentations will be at the centre of activities on Sunday, 02nd of March, when the Sheraton Kampala Hotel hosts the second edition of the Kampala Connoisseur Festival in the hotel’s extensive gardens. The success of the […]
Jambojet.com now ‘taxiing’ towards take off on April 01st
JAMBO JET GETS INTO GEAR (Posted 20th February 2014) Talking in airline language, Jambojet.com is now in the phase of ‘taxiing’, the final stage before takeoff which has been set for 01st of April with an 06.45 a.m. departure out of Nairobi. Long in the making, did finally movement get into the new aviation baby […]
Time to book your space at the Karibu Fair 2014
REGISTRATION FOR KARIBU FAIR 2014 NOW UNDERWAY (Posted 20th February 2014) What has over the years become East Africa’s showcase event tourism trade show, the Karibu Travel and Tourism Fair is now taking in bookings for the 2014 event, which will be held between the 06th and 08th of June. Venue is once again the […]
Reunion’s Didier Robert tells off French bureaucrats, vows to continue promoting tourism
REUNION HOLDS THREE TOURISM WORKSHOPS AS PRESIDENT DIDIER ROBERT DENOUNCES FRENCH PARLIAMENTARY AUDIT RECOMMENDATIONS (Posted 20th February 2014) MOCA, Reunion’s prized convention centre set high above the capital of St. Denis, was the venue for the Tourism Forum earlier this week, during which three special workshops were conducted, focusing on – Image and Destination – […]
Air Seychelles recruits more cabin crew as SCAA board gets two new members
TOURISM PS ANNE LAFORTUNE JOINS SCAA BOARD (Posted 19th February 2014) The Minister for Home Affairs and Transport Joel Morgan announced yesterday the appointment of two new members of the Board of Directors of the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority, in short SCAA. New on the board is the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism […]
Qatar Airways announces 6th daily flight to London with an all business class A319
QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES NEW ALL BUSINESS CLASS A319 SERVICE TO LONDON (Posted 19th February 2014) Qatar Airways yesterday announced the introduction of a dedicated business class only service from Doha to London, using an Airbus A319 with just 40 seats in a 2×2 configuration. Commencing on the 15th of May, this unique service will cater […]
Reunion attends 10th Beeld Holiday Show in Johannesburg
REUNION BAGS PRIZE AS BEST EXHIBITOR AT 10THBEELD HOLIDAY SHOW (Posted 19th February 2014) Reunion Tourism was recognized as best exhibitor in the small stand category during the just concluded Beeld Holiday Show in Johannesburg, where IRT promoted holidays to the island together with home carrier Air Austral. The island has become hugely popular among […]
FastJet announces third weekly flight to Lusaka
FASTJET ANNOUNCES THE ADDITION OF A THIRD WEEKLY FLIGHT TO LUSAKA (Posted 19th February 2014) Less than three weeks into their new international route to Lusaka / Zambia has FastJet already announced the addition of a third frequency. The Tanzania based LCC, which also serves Johannesburg out of Dar es Salaam, presently flies every Thursday […]
One crew dead and three injured in another plane crash in South Sudan
ANOTHER PLANE CRASH IN SOUTH SUDAN KILLS ONE CREW AND INJURES THREE OTHERS (Posted 18th February 2014) A Hawker Siddeley 748 plane, operating on a humanitarian relief mission to Rubkona near Bentiu, with a crew of 4 on board, crashed on landing yesterday afternoon. From preliminary information obtained from sources in Juba, South Sudan’s capital […]
Six weeks to the launch of Jambo Jet
COME APRIL YOU CAN SAY ‘JAMBO’ TO ‘JAMBO JET’ (Posted 18th February 2014) April the First will definitely not be the traditional ‘Fools Day’ for Kenyan aviation, as Kenya Airways’ long awaited low cost offspring Jambo Jet will commence operations on that day. A few weeks ago did Dr. Titus Naikuni, CEO of Kenya Airways, […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority e-Newsletter January 2014
As part of shared news broadcasts, here is the January newsletter from the Uganda Wildlife Authority,worth a read anytime. Enjoy Welcome to the January 2014 issue of the UWA e-Newsletter! UWA e-Newsletter as you will notice has now changed, it is now more interactive and dynamic. Follow this link to access it It is an […]
ARTICLE -Truth can be stranger than fiction: the horn and ivory trade paradigm
And another one from the Conservation Action Trust Truth can be stranger than fiction: The horn and ivory trade paradigm by Ian Michler, published in the Daily Maverick on 17 Feb 2014. It was Mark Twain who observed that “truth is stranger than fiction”, although some will suggest his shrewd comment on life was lifted […]
Travel & Leisure Magazine names Serengeti Serena among the ‘World Best’
SERENGETI SERENA MAKES IT INTO ‘TRAVEL AND LEISURE MAGAZINE’ GLOBAL BEST LIST (Posted 18th February 2014) Serena Hotels, arguably Eastern Africa’s most successful and most widespread hospitality group with 24 properties in 5 countries, continues in 2014 as it ended 2013, with more accolades heaped upon them for the exceptional quality of their properties in […]
African nations agree to a 10 year moratorium on ivory sales
As part of my regular ‘shared’ or ‘reposted’ news updates, here is the latest from the Conservation Action Trust. The London Conservation Conference has agreed on a 10 year moratorium for ivory sales – will this be enough or just a timespan to be used to hoard blood ivory and then flood the market, greedy […]
Hard times for tourism in South Sudan
HOTEL AND SAFARI OPERATORS COUNT THEIR LOSSES WHILE HOPING FOR A BETTER FUTURE (Posted 17th February 2014) South Sudan’s fledgling tourism and hospitality sector has taken a severe beating since the outbreak of factional violence across Africa’s youngest country as several email exchanges with stakeholders brought more facts to light. While hotels in Juba have […]
If going to Dodoma best be sure you have a room confirmed!
DODOMA HOTELS EXPECT TO BE ‘FULLY BOOKED’ FOR NEXT THREE MONTHS (Posted 17th February 2014) Starting this weekend will 638 Constituent Assembly Members arrive in Dodoma, the capital of Tanzania, as the work for a constitutional review process is due to be launched by President Kikwete tomorrow, Tuesday 18th of February. All regular members of […]
Piracy is still an issue along shipping routes to and from the Horn of Africa
OCEAN TERRORISTS – DOWN BUT NOT YET OUT (Posted 17th February 2014) While the Somali ocean terrorists have suffered major setbacks over the past year as a result of more determined surveillance and harsh responses by the anti piracy coalition policing the waters of the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean, they are not quite […]
More change is needed in Tanzania than ‘just to save the elephants’ say conservation sources
RELENTLESS PRESSURE PRODUCES FIRST RESULTS AS TANZANIA CHANGES DIRECTION (Posted 17th February 2014) When at the CITES Conference of Parties in Doha in March 2010 Tanzania’s request to sell a significant amount of ivory from their 100+ ton stockpile was defeated narrowly by a plenary vote, the country was swift to blame a coalition of […]
