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. […]
Visitors to Reunion enjoy the sights of another volcanic eruption
PITON DE LA FOURNAISE ERUPTS AGAIN (Posted 05th February 2015) Late morning of the 04th of February did Reunion’s active volcano, the Piton de la Fournaise, once again erupt, giving visitors to the island a magnificent spectacle especially at night, when the sky is illuminated by the glowing lava. While all the trails and roads […]
More flights from Arabian countries to the Seychelles through added code share deals
MORE CODESHARES OPEN UP MORE OFTHE MIDDLE EAST FOR AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 05th February 2015) Air Seychelles, only two days after announcing the addition of 21 code shared flights to Mumbai in conjunction with partner Etihad, has yesterday afternoon expanded their range of destinations with code shared flights to Amman / Jordan. Effective today will […]
No 323 Wildlife Trade News 4th February 2015
Your daily dose of bad news … more about the global menace of poaching, environmental and wildlife crimes … in the spotlight today …………………… China demand for tiger parts fuelling poaching: experts http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/02/03/us-nepal-tiger-idUKKBN0L70LX20150203 Snuff out demand in China for tiger parts and you save the big cats, say experts – See more at: http://www.themalaymailonline.com/features/article/snuff-out-demand-in-china-for-tiger-parts-and-you-save-the-big-cats-say-exp#sthash.aGElN91q.dpuf China […]
Faulty Logic used to promote elephant hunting and ivory trading
More news updates from the Conservation Action Trust Faulty Logic used to promote elephant hunting and ivory trading Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Faulty logic used to promote elephant hunting and ivory trading voices.nationalgeographic.com | January 21, 2015 | Phyllis Lee and Keith Lindsay | The Elephant and the […]
A ‘bird’s eye view’ of Uganda’s attractions …
PARAMOTOR TOUR OF UGANDA – FIRST CLIP NOW ON YOUTUBE (Posted 05th February 2015) The first 5 minute long ‘trailer’ of edited footage from the end 2014 Paramotor Tour of Uganda is now available and the sneak preview of it promises an exciting main feature when it is ready for release. Main sponsors Brussels Airlines […]
Two steps forward and three steps back – Kenya’s aviation policies under the microscope
MIXED SIGNALS ABOUT KENYA’S APPROACH TO OPEN SKIES CAUSE CONCERN IN THE REGION (Posted 04th February 2015) Remarks attributed to Kenya’s Deputy President Ruto, who earlier in the week opened an aviation workshop in Nairobi, have caused consternation and concern in the East African region and beyond. Ruto was quoted to this correspondent to have, […]
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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 […]
