#IATA urges governments to release funds held from airlines
#SUDAN #BANGLADESH #VENEZUELA #ANGOLA AMONG COUNTRIES CITED FOR HOLDING AIRLINE FUNDS (Posted 05th June 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate revenues from ticket sales and other activities. According to IATA, the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation […]
#IATA airlines object to airport privatizations
‘TREAD SOFTLY WITH AIRPORT PRIVATIZATIONS‘ DOES IATA COUNSEL GOVERNMENTS (Posted 05th June 2018) Kenya Airways CEO Mikosz will not have liked this message coming out of IATA’s AGM and being related to airport privatization, given the hope for making cash the Kenyan national airline is harbouring after an ill-motivated and ill-advised decision was taken by […]
#IATA supports the ‘Open Borders’ concept
IATA LAUNCHES OPEN BORDER STRATEGY (Posted 05th June 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to intensify efforts to spread the economic and social benefits of aviation by removing onerous barriers to the free movement of people across borders. "Over the next 20 years, the number of passengers will double. That’s excellent […]
4th Edition of the #Seychelles Regatta ends with Team Mason’s Travel / ISPC win
SEYCHELLES REGATTA HERE TO STAY AS MAJOR ANNUAL SPORTING EVENT (Posted 05th June 2018) After a gap of 7 years has the Seychelles Regatta returned with a bang and the four day event which ended over the weekend is according to information received from Victoria now here to stay. Initially launched in 2009 and then […]
#Mombasa infrastructure projects begin to mature
#SGR CONNECTION TO HARBOUR NEARS COMPLETION AS #DONGOKUNDU PHASE 1 OPENS (Posted 05th June 2018) The first stretch of 11 kilometres of the Dongo Kundu bypass highway – linking Moi International Airport and the Nairobi to Mombasa highway to the southern mainland – is opening this week for the public. This will allow traffic to […]
#Reunion voted as ‘Best Overseas Destination’ at Paris exhibition
REUNION NAMED AS BEST OVERSEAS DESTINATION FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING (Posted 04th June 2018) On the occasion of the Victoires du Tourisme 2018, Reunion Island was voted Best Overseas Destination for the second year in a row. Nearly 300 guests attended the evening function of the Victories of Tourism organized once again at the Intercontinental […]
#ZimbabweAirways returns recently leased B777
Another edition of #ATQNEWS from #Nigeria and beyond ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features reports that cover a wide […]
#Kenya courts #India travel market
SELLING KENYA IN INDIA KEY TO SUCCESS (Posted 04th June 2018) Kenya is positioning itself as a high value tourist destination offering value for money and as the ultimate destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) for India’s corporate travel market. As part of the strategy, KTB successfully undertook a week long engagement with […]
Change of guard at Sun Africa Hotels as James Rattos joins the hotel group
JAMES RATTOS JOINS SUN AFRICA AS GROUP GENERAL MANAGER (Posted 04th June 2018) James Rattos has joined Sun Africa Hotels as Group General Manager, following a restructuring of the company’s management after former Group CEO Mohammed Hersi left the company after just one year at the helm. James’ immediate former position was as General Manager […]
#IATA calls for ‘smarter regulations’ instead of re- or overregulating
#AVIATION’S FUTURE DEPENDS ON ‘SMART #REGULATIONS‘, #GLOBAL #STANDARDS AND STATE OF THE ART #INFRASTRUCTURE (Posted 04th June 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to facilitate the growth of global connectivity by avoiding creeping re-regulation, maintaining the integrity of global standards, and addressing a capacity crisis. The call came in the IATA […]
#IATA members post solid profits despite rising costs
PROFITABILITY REMAINS FOR AIRLINES BUT RISING COST BECOME A MAJOR CHALLENGE (Posted 04th June 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for airlines to achieve a collective net profit of $33.8 billion (4.1% net margin) in 2018. This is a solid performance despite rising costs, primarily fuel and labor, but also the […]
Mark Glen wins 30th anniversary edition of the annual #RhinoCharge
The Rhino Charge 2018 held on Saturday June 02nd in Elangata Enterit Enkutoto, Narok County, raised an incredible KES 181,401,055. This beat last year’s figure of KES 153 million by adding another KES 28 million to secure a new all-time record. Prizes were awarded at a colourful ceremony held at the Charge venue today and […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 22 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 03rd June 2018) The Editorial this week reminds us that we have now entered the mid-year mark, presenting an opportunity for reflection. We look at developments with many airlines in the region, before visiting the Operating […]
#IATA recognizes the importance of airports
IATA AND DELOITTE DEVELOP AIRPORT OWNERSHIP AND REGULATION GUIDANCE (Posted 03rd June 2018) Given the ludicrous suggestions made in Kenya to vest the management of the region’s primary aviation hub to the ailing national airline Kenya Airways, are these latest details coming from the IATA Annual General Meeting a step in the right direction to […]
#IATA and #AFRAA to work hand in hand
#AVIATION INDUSTRY IN #AFRICA GETS BOOST AS IATA AND AFRAA SIGN COOPERATION DEAL (Posted 03rd June 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Airline Association (AFRAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation. The MoU was signed by Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO and AFRAA’s Secretary […]
#Jafferji empire on #Zanzibar has grown
JAFFERJI BEACH RETREAT JOINS JAFFERJI HOUSE & SPA (Posted 03rd June 2018) Javed Jafferji, renowned photographer, writer and publisher from Zanzibar, has now launched his latest venture in tourism when the brand new luxurious ‘Jafferji Beach Retreat‘ opened its doors to the public. (Interior view of one of the suites at the Jafferji Beach Retreat) […]
30th #RhinoCharge well underway in #Kenya
KENYA’S BIGGEST #CONSERVATION #FUNDRAISING EVENT ‘OFF THE ROAD‘ The 30th edition of the Rhino Charge has been flagged off this morning at 7:30am with 57 entrants competing in Elangata Enterit Enkutoto, Narok County. This followed the pulling out of the race by eight competing cars. The competition will last 10 hours. At crack of dawn, […]
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#UNWTO hosts World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
600 PARTICIPANTS ATTEND THE UNWTO GASTRONOMY FORUM IN #BANGKOK #THAILAND (Posted 01st June 2018) Around 600 participants from 52 countries gathered at the 4th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (Bangkok, Thailand, 30 May to 1 June 2018). Organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of Thailand, in collaboration with the Basque […]
#Ethiopia launches e-Visa for all
E-VISA NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL VISITORS TO ETHIOPIA (Posted 01st June 2018) The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines has launched an e-visa service for all international visitors to Ethiopia effective June 01, 2018. Though the e-visa service initially launched in June last year, as reported here at the […]
Rhino Ark Charitable Trust and Rhino Charge – a look behind the scenes
30 YEARS AND COUNTING … (Posted 01st June 2018) Nearly 30 years ago – in February 1989 – the first Rhino Charge brought together 31 competing vehicles and raised KSh 250,000 (approximately USD 2,500) in support of the Rhino Ark conservation project – a 38km electrified fence along the park salient of the Aberdare National […]
#Bombardier names #EthiopianAirlines as reliability leaders
ETHIOPIAN RETAINS GLOBAL RELIABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR THE 7TH YEAR RUNNING (Posted 01st June 2018) Ethiopian Airlines currently operates 21 Q400NextGen aircraft and has only recently signed purchase agreements for yet more of this aircraft type. The Q400 proved an ideal aircraft for domestic and regional flights with a speed closer to narrow body jet […]
Will #Ethiopia allow Africans to visit without Visa? Maybe says the Prime Minister …
Another edition of #ATQNEWS from #Nigeria and beyond Nigerian Journalists have applauded the appointment of former Director General, Nigeria Tourism Development Commission, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe and other professionals into key areas in the industry. Turkish Airlines increases flight to Africa to 54 cities as it adds Dakar and Banjul Malawi and South Africa makes CNN […]
Mountain Gorilla numbers now exceed 1.000
BWINDI AND VIRUNGA GORILLA CENSUS PUTS LATEST NUMBERS BEYOND 1.000 (Posted 01st June 2018) Data released yesterday from the last census carried out in 2016 show a marked increase in gorilla number across Bwindi and the Virungas in both Rwanda and Congo. Over 1.000 gorillas were counted at the time and given that two more […]
#LaikipiaWildlifeForum – Conservation in Action
Conservation Progress in Mukogodo Forest Conservation and the protection of life and livelihoods took steps forward over the last month. A workshop at Loragai Community Forest Association (CFA) Offices in the beginning of May discussed the progress on the Disney funded activities. The meeting brought together the area chief, grazing committees, group ranch representatives, and […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
ENERGY Rwanda: Community in search for solar energy innovation ESI Africa Impact Hub Kigali has launched a nationwide search for innovation in solar energy, aimed at identifying a company or individual with the most innovative solar solution or product that can…Read more> INFRASTRUCTURE Egypt to spend $1.4bn over two years to develop electricity grid Creamer […]
New pool at The Observatory is taking shape
#GEOLODGESAFRICA INVESTS IN NEW POOL AT THE OBSERVATORY (Posted 31st May 2018) (Picture courtesy of Mr. Zahid Alam) In my TripAdvisor bio I describe myself as an intrepid traveler, loving red carpets, flying in aircraft’s front cabins and enjoying 5 star luxury – but it also says I can rough it when needed. The Observatory, […]
30th #RhinoCharge taking place in Elangata Enterit Enkutoto / Narok County.
Final preparations for the 30th edition of the Rhino Charge, Kenya’s unique off-road competition, are underway at a pristine location in the untamed wilds of South Western Kenya. The venue, which had been secret until Tuesday evening, was revealed as Elangata Enterit Enkutoto in Narok County. By early afternoon today, 1.200 people, including volunteers and […]
#KenyaAirways lines up more flights
#AMSTERDAM #PARIS #MAURITIUS #CAPETOWN AMONG DESTINATIONS WITH MORE FLIGHTS (Posted 31st May 2018) Kenya Airways earlier this afternoon announced additional flights between Nairobi and Amsterdam, London, Mauritius and Cape Town but also to Accra, Ghana and Freetown, Sierra Leone, Kinshasa, Brazzaville, Capetown, Johannesburg, Maputo and Entebbe. In the months of July and August, the airline […]
#Reunion attends #Madagascar’s International Tourism Fair
MADAGASCAR STAGING 7TH EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR (Posted 31st May 2018) The seventh edition of the International Tourism Fair Madagascar (ITM) opened its doors this Thursday, May 31, 2018. The fair has become a place of exchanges for the tourism sector across the Indian Ocean islands and the ITM is the opportunity to meet […]
