Amadeus’ latest news updates …
Understanding your booker: Travellers in search of simplicity Getting to know the mind-set and motivations of Simplicity Searchers will go a long way towards helping you provide this important consumer segment with the perfect holiday. This newly identified tribe is the one most likely to use travel agent services as we move toward 2030. Find […]
Safaris by air – no better way to discover Tanzania’s northern national parks
(Posted 10th July 2015) According to information received yesterday has Regional Air Services in Arusha moved offices. The new, larger and more easily accessible premises are at the Sable Square, Ngaramtoni ya Chini. The new location finally offers ample parking for travellers coming to book, pay for or pick tickets, do some shopping, enjoy the […]
The Africa Travel Association invites you to be part of their ‘Digital Discussions’ ahead of the ATA Congress in Nairobi
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News from Uganda’s tourism grassroots
Uganda Community Tourism Association E-newsletter June 2015 Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend The Uganda Community Tourism Association’s mission is to spearhead sustainable community-based tourism in collaboration with stakeholders, aiming at increasing community benefits, promoting quality standards, ownership and conservation of natural and cultural resources for better livelihoods in Uganda. […]
A much awaited update from the East African Tourism Guide …
Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Forward to a Friend East Africa Tourism Guide is a One-stop Listing directory for Travel information for East Africa covering Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and Zanzibar. We offer listing and Marketing platform for Tourism service providers in East Africa As tourism service providers or Supplier, you […]
An appeal for help for someone who deserves it …
Bone Marrow Transplant for one of Africa’s leading conservationists Millions of people give to conservation efforts every year, but how many support those that fight the conservation fight? Give Now Dear friend, We recently created a Fundraiser in honor of Moses Mapesa. Please view it to read more about what’s going on and check out […]
Sudan Airways adds Abu Dhabi to its network
SUDAN AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES KHARTOUM – ABU DHABI FLIGHTS (Posted 09th July 2015) Information has been received that Sudan Airways has launched flights from Khartoum to Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital city, with initially three services a week. The flights will operate out of KRT every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It was learned that the service […]
Seattle double daily – now which Gulf airline can that be …
EMIRATES DOUBLES FLIGHTS TO SEATTLE (Posted 09th July 2015) Emirates, Dubai’s award winning national airline, has just launched another flight from Dubai to Seattle, adding a second frequency on the route, operated by, what else, a Seattle built Boeing B777-200LR. As the primary service continues to be operated by a larger Boeing B777-300ER, both flights […]
Is the cost an issue why S!TE 2015 is still looking for exhibitors?
SITE 2016 – ORGANIZERS GET FRANTIC TO FILL OPEN SPACES (Posted 09th July 2015) With just over two and a half months to go before the second S!TE tourism trade fair goes underway in Dar es Salaam, have news emerged that less than 60 percent of the available exhibition space has been sold. A source […]
Africa Unite!
West Africa is NOT normally my domain but the appeal from Gambia Tourism deserves to be republished here as the event is relevant to all of Africa. Read on to learn all about it! The Gambia where the mystic never ends International Roots Festival is looking for sponsors click here The Gambia Ministry of Tourism […]
Contempt of court may end KALPA boss in jail
KENYA PILOTS ASSOCIATION SECRETARY GENERAL FACES JAIL FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT (Posted 09th July 2015) Ronald Karauri, the Secretary General of the Kenya Airline Pilots Association, is facing a contempt of court charge and will have to defend himself why he should not be jailed, something many airline executives think is long overdue. The case […]
In which country do the children begin join the parents tourism businesses? Read on to find out.
UGANDA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY COMES OF AGE (Posted 09th July 2015) When I moved from Kenya to Uganda in the early 1990’s was the tourism industry in what was to become my permanent home in its infancy. The country’s only working safari lodge back then, Mweya in Queen Elizabeth National Park, was operated by Uganda Hotels […]
Fastjet does it again … try beat that fare …
Though of course, if anyone needs beating it is governments and regulators for charging fees and taxes which are two and a half times the fare on offer … which in my book makes them preventers of aviation, not promoters of aviation … How to book Plan your trip Destinations FAQs International travel for just […]
News from further down south …
Here comes Gill Staden’s latest edition of her ‘Livingstone bi-Weekly‘ with news updates from Zambia and the wider region. Enjoy the read! https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/tlbw8jul15-compressed.pdf In this issue: Elephant meets bicycle trader Travels through Zambia to Lusaka, Lower Zam and Siavonga Load shedding Kasanka needs photos of elephants Elephants poached near Kafue Mining in Lunga Laswishi? Nanzhila […]
News from Swaziland’s Tourism Board
The Kingdom of Swaziland offers endless family fun Travelling overseas in order to give your children an international holiday experience, is not always an affordable and viable option. Expensive airfares, unaffordable hotel accommodation and availability issues often make staying home over the holidays the best option. Swaziland however, offers a safe and accessible international family […]
Embraer approves Kenya Airways Maintenance as their 10th global service centre
KENYA AIRWAYS GETS EMBRAER’S THUMBS UP AS THEIR LATEST SERVICE CENTER (Posted 08th July 2015) Kenya Airways’ in-house maintenance base at their Embakasi headquarters has just received recognition by Embraer as the manufacturer’s 10th global service centre, now permitting the airline to also maintain Embraer E-jets of various makes like the E170/5 and the E190/5 […]
China Road and Bridge Corporation handed ‘Stop Dredging’ order by NEMA Tribunal
SOUTH COAST RESIDENTS HAND SAND DIGGERS THEIR FIRST DEFEAT (Posted 08th July 2015) The South Coast Residents Association, an alliance bringing together local and foreign residents as well as resorts and other businesses from Likoni over Tiwi to Diani and beyond, have tasted their first victory in their battle to keep the dreaded dredgers off […]
Zimbabwe – ready to reclaim a place as one of Africa’s great destinations
WINE TASTING IN ZIMBABWE? THAT AND A LOT MORE (Posted 07th July 2015) A recent trip to Zimbabwe to attend the annual Sanganai / Hlanganani 2015 Tourism Trade Fair in the capital Harare, brought with it the opportunity to get a fast track tours across some of the country’s primary tourism attractions and the invitation […]
The roller coaster key East African currencies have become
FALLING CURRENCY VALUES BENEFIT TOURISTS BUT HIT LOCALS HARD (Posted 07th July 2015) When the Uganda Shilling crashed through the psychologically important 3.400 barrier of one US Dollar versus the Ugandan currency and at the same time the Kenyan Shilling for the first time since a major speculative down drive three years ago fell below […]
Tanzania’s Southern Safari Circuit – back in the spotlight
IN A FLURRY OF PRE-ELECTION ACTIVISM DOES TANZANIA’S GOVERNMENT SUDDENLY REMEMBER THE SOUTHERN SAFARI CIRCUIT (Posted 07th July 2015) After years of neglect, besides allowing the Southern circuit parks and game reserves (Selous, Ruaha, Mikumi) to be turned into elephant killing fields, has Tanzania suddenly re-discovered this part of the country, conveniently in time for […]
Arriving at Wilson Airport – be prepared for a full baggage and person check before leaving the arrival building
LODWAR ATTRACTS ANOTHER AIRLINE (Posted 07th July 2015) According to information received from Wilson airport based aviation sources has another entrant announced flights from Nairobi to the northern Kenyan town of Lodwar after being licensed for the route by the Kenya Civil Aviation. Skyward Express joins such reputable companies like Safarilink which has been on […]
Meet Diani’s premier conservation NGO
COLOBUS CONSERVATION – AND MUCH MORE (Posted 07th July 2015) Initially formed in 1997 as a trust and later converted into a not for profit limited liability company, has Colobus Conservation become Diani’s foremost conservation NGO, dedicated to much more than just focusing on the Colobus species these days. The organization today treats injured Colobus […]
WTM 2015 … time for early bird registrations
2 – 5 November 2015 • London Registration is now open for the leading global event for the travel industry. World Travel Market 2015, where more than 51,000 travel professionals will meet, network and conduct business, takes place on 2-5 November at ExCeL, London. To be part of this in 2015, register for free below:
MEDITERRANEO DINING!
RefinedPalates is becoming a keen dine out fan it seems, going by the regular reviews now coming in … Enjoy!
Abu Dhabi to Mahe route gets double daily flights
IT IS DOUBLE DAILY FOR THE AIR SEYCHELLES / ETIHAD ALLIANCE (Posted 06th July 2015) On the same day when Air Seychelles launched their nonstop flights from Mahe to Paris last week, cutting out the stopover in Abu Dhabi, did partner Etihad up their flights from Abu Dhabi to Mahe, now operating a daily Airbus […]
Network with the media to bring them on your side Minister tells new press unit
UGANDA’S MINISTRY OF TOURISM LAUNCHES NEW MEDIA UNIT (Posted 06th July 2015) Hon. Maria Mutagamba, Uganda’s Minister for Tourism, last week launched a new media unit to finally tackle wrong perceptions about the country and put positive messages about tourism, culture and related topics into the public domain. The so called Tourism Communications Working Group […]
Three of 115 island on this archipelago have now switched to solar energy source
COUSIN ISLAND NOW ON 100 PERCENT SOLAR ENERGY (Posted 06th July 2015) After the Aldabra Atoll and Aride Island has Cousin become the third island of the Seychelles archipelago to switch off the diesel generators and convert entirely to solar power. Seen as an island sanctuary dedicated to birds is Cousin managed by the Nature […]
Wasini’s magic …
Amina once again shares some insight what makes island life special and why Wasini is, well WASINI …And those who wish to experience it, Wasini Guides has just launched a new package with pick up and drop off from the Diani resorts for a day’s outing to the island, costing a mere KShs 4.600 per […]
AFRAA’s latest new bulletin, a must read for aviation buffs
Uganda’ Tourism industry mourns the loss of Miss Tourism Uganda contestants
MISS TOURISM UGANDA COMPETITION STRUCK BY TRAGEDY (Posted 05th July 2015) Uganda’s Miss Tourism 2015 selection took a tragic turn yesterday afternoon, when one of several vehicles travelling to Mbarara for the Miss Tourism Ankole regional contest suffered a fatal accident. At least three occupants of the car, reportedly including Miss Tourism Northern Uganda, Miss […]
