Reunion Tourism signs deals at Top Resa with Air France, Corsair, XL and Air Austral
TOP RESA SEES REUNION TOURISM FORGE STRONGER TIES WITH AIRLINES (Posted 27th September 2014) There is no better place to talk business than a major tourism trade fair and there are no better partners for an island destination than airlines to sit down with. This is exactly what Reunion Tourism did at the just concluded […]
MKTE 2014 – Registrations for symposium and seminars mandatory to secure a place
Numerous requests have come in following the publication earlier this week about the value added programmes the Kenya Tourism Board has incorporated in this year’s Magical Kenya Travel Expo at the KICC in Nairobi. Below is the form on has to fill in and return to KTB, best as soon as possible. Terms and conditions […]
The Pearl Guide’s Best of September 2014
News from Uganda, what to do and where to govia The Pearl Guide Uganda Best of September 2014 Enabling you to make the most of Uganda with the best reviews, features, photography and more.. Experience premium Uganda. The Pearl Guide App releases Event Ticketing Feature Thanks to the latest version of The Pearl Guide App, […]
How is American business doing in Uganda?
AMCHAM EXPO ENDS ON A HIGH (Posted 27th September 2014) Sheraton Kampala’s Rwenzori Ballroom was filled to capacity with nearly 50 exhibitors earlier this week, and notably a few companies with close ties to the country’s tourism industry. Apart from the Sheraton, which of course is one of the best known American global hotel brands, […]
More 4 star beds for Dar es Salaam as new Best Western Plus opens its doors
BEST WESTERN PLUS OPENS IN DAR ES SALAAM (Posted 26th September 2014) A new 4 star Best Western Plus has officially opened its doors earlier this week in the Tanzanian commercial capital of Dar es Salaam. The 90 room Best Western Plus Colosseum is located along Nkrumah Road and close to the Milimani Convention Centre, […]
Not to be missed – the East Africa Tourism Stakeholders Forum at the Sarova Stanley on 10th October
ACTION PACKED THREE DAYS AWAIT VISITORS TO THE MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO (Posted 26th September 2014) While the event will take place in Nairobi, as part of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo, is the content of the early morning meeting at the Sarova Stanley Hotel all about East Africa, East African cooperation and to promote […]
AVI AFRIQUE Summit 2014 Register now
And more aviation news – my readers never seem to getenough of those … If this message is not displaying properly, click here to launch your browser . Book your free seat for the AVI AFRIQUE Summit! Following on the success of the two previous AVI AFRIQUE summits, Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited […]
Aviation – Africa: The West African Development Bank approved the acquisition of shareholdings in Air Côte d’Ivoire and ASKY Airlines
Aviation news from West Africa (for a change) The West African Development Bank approved the acquisition of shareholdings in Air Côte d’Ivoire and ASKY Airlines If you cannot read that message, click here. APO content is copyright free and can be republished at will. PRESS RELEASE The West African Development Bank (BOAD) approved the acquisition […]
RhiNEWS: Kenya’s largest rhino Sanctuary, New Vietnam campaign, Celebrating World Rhino Day
Rhino News from the experts … Save the Rhino International Welcome to September’s RhiNEWS bringing you updates on Save the Rhino’s work and global rhino news. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. SEPT 2014 On Monday, thousands of people across the globe celebrated World Rhino Day and helped raise awareness […]
Xplore Travel Fair, Concours d’Elegance, Rift Valley Odyssey & Oktoberfest
Going to Kenya or staying in Kenya?Here is the latest update what is going one vis a vis cultural, music, shows, culinary and sporting events, brought to you by the KenyaBuzz e-Weekly Having trouble viewing this email? Click here September 26th – October 2nd Click here for more Two Hours of Sunset images Zonk out […]
Will Kenya Airways return to West African countries affected by Ebola – President Kenyatta thinks so
KENYATTA STATEMENT OPENS DOOR FOR KENYA AIRWAYS TO RETURN TO WEST AFRICA (Posted 26th September 2014) Kenya’s president Uhuru Kenyatta, while addressing the UN Summit in New York earlier in the week, blamed the suspension of flights by Kenya Airways on what he called a ‘stark warning from the WHO’, laying the blame on the […]
Kamembe airport closes in November for runway repairs
RWANDAIR ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF KAMEMBE FLIGHTS DURING RUNWAY REPAIRS (Posted 26th September 2014) RwandAir yesterday confirmed that effective 01st of November flights to Kamembe airport will be suspended, following a recommendation by the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority. It is understood that the single runway at the airport will be undergoing major works and be re-surfaced […]
Fighting fire with fire – full service airlines hit back at low cost carrier with added perks
KENYA AIRWAYS ADDS PERKS TO HOLD OFF LOW COST RIVALS MAKING AN ENTRY IN THE REGION (Posted 26th September 2014) The arrival in six destinations across East Africa by FlyDubai, starting off this weekend with daily flights to Entebbe and twice and thrice weekly extensions to Bujumbura and Kigali respectively before adding Dar es Salaam, […]
Reunion’s market presence in Europe the key for continued success
REUNION TOURISM RETURNS TO BELGIUM, LUXEMBURG AND SWITZERLAND (Posted 25th September 2014) Before IRT, Ile de la Reunion Tourisme made an appearance at the Top Resa Travel Trade Show in Paris was a return to Switzerland, Luxemburg and Belgium on the cards, to make sure that previous sales and marketing efforts in these key markets […]
Rwanda and Germany put pen to paper for new aviation deal
RWANDA SIGNS NEW BASA WITH GERMANY (Posted 25th September 2014) The Rwandan government has yesterday signed a new bilateral air services agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany after successfully completing negotiations on mutual access by airlines from each country to the other. While presently there are no direct flights between the two countries, all […]
Magical Kenya awaits your visit
KENYA TOURISM ANNOUNCES VALUE ADDED PROGRAMME FOR MAGICAL KENYA EXPO (Posted 25th September 2014) The Kenya Tourism Board, now in the final run in towards the 2014 edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo, has now announced the added programme components which will add value for the 150 hosted buyers, other invited guests, exhibitors and […]
Hassanali Showcase In Harare
African fashion anyone ? Check out where Mustafa Hassanaliis taking his creations next … Mustafa Hassanali Tanzania’s Pan African fashion designer shall showcase his MEREMETA NA HASSANALI, collection launched during his 15Th Anniversary Celebration in #Harare, on 26th September 2014 at the Annual #Zimbabwe Fashion Week. #Zimbabwe shall become his 19th Country Globally to show […]
Boere Rhino Mafia beat the rap
And another news update from the Conservation Action Trust Boere Rhino Mafia beat the rap Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Rhino Syndicate Remanded In Custody SA Breaking News | 22 September, 2014 | Jamie-Leigh Matroos | Ten members of a suspected rhino poaching syndicate were on Monday remanded in […]
Ol Pejeta September 2014 – Your Wildlife and Community News
And more conservation news from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy VET TEAM TREATS BLACK RHINO CALF Late last month, Mkora’s 20 month old calf was spotted with a shoulder injury. The wildlife department was alerted and immediately began to organize treatment. After a two-day search, the calf was found and darted for treatment. He is now […]
Diani based Colobus Conservation gets major donation
NEW CAR FOR COLOBUS TRUST ALLOWS FOR BETTER CONSERVATION WORK (Posted 25th September 2014) The Diani based Colobus Conservation has recently received a major donation in form of a new vehicle, donated by Base Titanium, a company licensed to mine for minerals in the Shimba Hills area, Kwale County. The new car will help to […]
EcoTourism Kenya opts for Go Places to promote their Eco Warrior Awards
GO PLACES IS ON THE ROLL AS ECOTOURISM KENYA ALSO SIGNS UP WITH THEM (Posted 25th September 2014) The upcoming Eco Warrior Award ceremony at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi on the 09th of October will receive added PR and publicity support, now that EcoTourism Kenya has signed a deal with Go Places. The two […]
Climate change is a ‘CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY’ – reiterates Seychelles’ President at the UN General Assembly
Seychelles President appeals to world leaders to take action now in fight against climate change President James Michel addressed the UN Climate Summit in New York this morning with an emotional appeal on behalf of islanders all around the world, for world leaders to take decisive action now to reach an agreement to halt climate […]
Go Places goes places …
GO PLACES / GLOBAL IMAGE GROUP SELECTED BY KENYA TOURISM BOARD FOR MAGICAL KENYA SHOW SUPPORT (Posted 24th September 2014) The Kenya Tourism Board has signed two deals with Go Places and the Global Image Group ahead of the upcoming Magical Kenya Travel Expo which will take place in Nairobi from 08th to 10th of […]
Ethiopian Airlines bags another international airline award
ETHIOPIAN NAMED AS ‘BEST AIRLINE TO AFRICA’ BY APEX (Posted 24th September 2014) The US based ‘Airline Passenger Experience Association – in short APEX’ has during their just concluded annual congress in Anaheim / California named Ethiopian Airlines as Africa’s best for the second time. The airline was nominated for four awards and captured the […]
FlyDubai announces flights to Tanzania as low fares rock the markets
EAST AFRICA – DUBAI AT 399 US DOLLARS – LET BATTLE COMMENCE (Posted 24th September 2014) FlyDubai is on the prowl it seems as only days before the launch of flights to Entebbe, Bujumbura and Kigali has the airline announced that they will also commence flights to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro. This latest […]
Reunion’s marketing juggernaut continues unabated
REUNION TEAMS UP WITH ‘EXOTISMES’ TO PROMOTE ISLAND HOLIDAYS (Posted 23rd September 2014) During a recent joint promotion effort did IRT, Ile de la Reunion Tourisme, team up with French long haul tour operator Exotismes and hosted some 400 travel agents on the day, all keen to learn more about the French Indian Ocean island. […]
AmCham in Uganda ready for trade and service exhibition
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHOSES KAMPALA SHERATON FOR EXHIBITION (Posted 23rd September 2014) It comes as little surprise that the American Chamber of Commerce in Uganda chose the Kampala Sheraton Hotel for their upcoming business exhibition, where according to information received some 45 American companies will show off their products and services. Held under the […]
Precision drops Comoros, returns to Bukoba.
PRECISION FOLLOWS AURIC AIR TO LAUNCH BUKOBA FLIGHTS (Posted 23rd September 2014) Following the recent launch of flights from Mwanza to Bukoba by Auric Air has Precision now also announced plans to resume flights on the same route, using at ATR 42 aircraft. At the same time has the airline announced new flights to Kigoma, […]
How to get the most out of a tourism trade show attendance.
UGANDA’S TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS GET TRAINED FOR BETTER TRADE FAIR RESULTS (Posted 23rd September 2014) A three day workshop is presently ongoing at the Protea Hotel Kampala for tourism stakeholders to learn the ropes of how to best prepare for attending major tourism trade fairs and exhibitions and get the most out of their investment. The […]
Submissions end Friday for ATW’s Airline Industry Achievement Awards
Do you want your airline of choice be recognized globally for the service they give you? Then this is a must read and must participate award scheme by Air Transport World View it online. Submit your nominations now for the airline industry’s premier awards event! The ATW airline industry achievement awards program was established in […]
