Eastern African countries with borders to #Congo step up #Ebola monitoring
COUNTRIES IN EAST AFRICA STEP UP EBOLA SCREENING (Posted 07th August 2018) The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the second in the space of a few months, has led to a series of additional protective measures by neighbouring countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and South Sudan. Key to containing […]
Death of all 11 rhinos in botched relocation hands #Kenya the saddest world record
KENYA NOW HOLDS SADDEST RECORD IN GAME RELOCATION HISTORY AS 11TH RHINO ALSO DIES (Posted 07th August 2018) (The highly endangered Eastern Black rhino species of which Kenya over the past weeks lost a dozen animals, 11 from a failed relocation and one more from poaching) The disastrous relocation of 11 rhinos from Lake Nakuru […]
Posts from Europe/MEA – Blue Swan Daily for 08/06/2018
Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News 06th August 2018 industry analysis A helping hand for Hannover – rare opportunity may arise to buy into regional German airport Famous for its interest in Germany’s largest airport, Frankfurt, Fraport AG is reported to be considering divestment of its long-held stake in Hannover Airport, the….. More Blue Swan’s Brightest […]
#IATA Training Opportunities in #Africa and around the world
Courses Locations Dates Airline Leading Practices and Cost Reduction Strategies United Kingdom, London 03 – 07 Sep International Negotiation Skills China, Beijing 03 – 07 Sep Cargo Accident Investigation and Prevention China, Beijing 03 – 07 Sep Station / Ground Handling Management China, Beijing 03 – 07 Sep Airport Route Development and Commercial Management Singapore […]
#UNWTO News Updates
UNWTO: Laying out a Sustainable Future for Urban Tourism Madrid, Spain, 1 August 2018 – Urban tourism and its potential for more sustainable and inclusive cities will be the major focus of the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism (16-19 September 2018) in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Summit aims to set out a […]
#Atta to host member networking session at the Sarova Stanley Hotel on 03rd October
Atta MKTE 2018 Networking Event
AccorHotels and Katara Collaborate on $500-million Investment in African Hotel Properties
(By TopHotelNews of 06th August 2018) Katara Hospitality—which is a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar—and AccorHotels—which is a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator with a presence in 100 countries and c.4,500 hotels—have announced the creation of an investment fund. In addition to that investment fund, there will […]
#Gambia returns to #Akwaaba African Travel market with sweet offers
Another edition of #ATQ News 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 […]
News Updates from the #NgambaIsland #ChimpSanctuary
#AirSeychelles improves passenger experience on www.airseychelles.com
AIR SEYCHELLES ENHANCE GUEST EXPERIENCE ON AIRSEYCHELLES.COM (Posted 06th August 2018) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has upgraded its website booking engine making it simpler and more user-friendly for guests to book their travel through their mobile or tablet devices. The enhanced digital platform can now automatically adapt to the […]
#Breaking News as #Fastjet adds value for passengers
FASTJET INCLUDES FIRST CHECKED BACK AND A SNACK ON BOARD TO SET THEMSELVES APART FROM OTHER LOW FAR CARRIERS (Posted 06th August 2018) Fastjet enhances its products for everyone; airline to include first checked bag and snack on all flights from 6 August 2018 Africa’s airline for everyone, Fastjet, today announced that starting 06th August […]
#WildlifeDirect reacts to #Feisal court ruling
COURT SETS FREE CONVICTED IVORY TRAFFICKER FEISAL ALI MOHAMED (Posted 06th August 2018) The Kenyan Criminal Justice system failed. Feisal Mohamed Ali who was convicted of trafficking in illegal elephant tusks last week walked free. In July 2016, Feisal was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment and fined of 20 million shillings for trafficking in 2,152 […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 31 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 05th August 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Recognition by African Diaspora Tourism of the USA. b. Control and Protection of Dogs Bill, 2018. c. Assumption Island Military Base project. d. Operating costs must decrease. […]
#ATLF and Business Tourism
UPCOMING AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM – SET TO OFFER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN BUSINESS AND MICE TOURISM (Posted 03rd August 2018) Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions and events (MICE) remain key pillars in tourism development across Africa. These provide platforms for strategic deal-making and entice new investors to tourist destinations. With growing interest in Africa from developed […]
#Zimbabwe Tourism Authority dispels malicious rumours about the state of the tourism industry
ZTA CHIEF EXECUTIVE DR. KARIKOGA KASEKE PUTSTHE FACTS RIGHT ABOUT TOURISTS SAFETY IN ZIMBABWE (Posted 03rd August 2018) COMMUNIQUE ON THE STATE OF TOURISM IN ZIMBABWE Date: 3 August 2018 The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) would like to inform all valued tourists from both the domestic and international markets that, notwithstanding the post-election violence witnessed […]
#GoPlacesDMC nominated as one of #Africa’s top 100 tour operators
ATQ NEWS NAMES AFRICA’S TOP TOUR OPERATORS AHEAD OF #AKWAABA2018 Go Places Africa DMC was listed among Africa’s Top 100 Tour Operators. Organizers of the Africa Top 100 Tour Operators have announced that more winners have emerged from 17 African countries for the awards which would hold at the 14th Akwaaba African Travel Market at […]
#EthiopianAirlines launches stopover packages for Ethiopia
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AND ETHIOPIAN TOURISM JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE THE COUNTRY’S ATTRACTIONS (Posted 03rd August 2018) Ethiopian Airlines has rolled out stopover packages without any additional airfare that cater for all leisure needs with a view to promote tourism into Ethiopia. Passengers traveling through Addis Ababa and continuing their journey to one of the destinations […]
#Nairobi Now – All there is to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
NAIROBI NOW’S LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN IN KENYA (Posted 03rd August 2018) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
Tour du Rwanda kicks off on Sunday
#RWANDA READY FOR THE 2018 EDITION OF ITS ANNUAL ‘TOUR DU RWANDA‘ (Posted 03rd August 2018) 17 teams from Africa, Europe and the US with 85 riders are embarking on Sunday morning on the annual Tour of Rwanda, a cycling race of growing importance. The event will kick off at the Kigali International Convention Centre […]
#Reunion’s #AirAustral opts for #Airbus #A380 to temporarily replace grounded #B787
AIRBUS A380 TO JOIN AIR AUSTRAL FLEET – FOR A WHILE (Posted 03rd August 2018) Come 24th of August will one of Air Austral’s Boeing B787’s undergo additional checks related to the aircraft’s Rolls Royce engines and be unavailable for about three months. The airline has confirmed that it will wet lease an Airbus A380 […]
More aviation training lined up in #Kigali #Rwanda
Leading provider of aviation safety promotion courses in East Africa’s capital of aviation safety Independent | Non-profit | Innovative We are launching another interesting course to address growing concerns in our industry revolving around safety vs. privacy. AVIATION MENTAL HEALTH Kigali, Rwanda / 10-12 September – US$ 300 Recent aviation accidents have highlighted the importance […]
Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News Updates
industry analysis BLOG: Live from Sydney – insights from the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit Welcome to live coverage from The Blue Swan Daily of activities in Sydney, Australia at the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel….. More 20 Quick Fire Questions for… Bert van der Stege, […]
#Breaking News as new #KWS Board appointed
BALALA APPOINTS WILDLIFE EXPERTS TO KWS BOARD (Posted 02nd August 2018) Tourism and Wildlife Secretary Najib Balala showed his critics why he remains the man to do the job in this portfolio, as only weeks after the disastrous relocation attempt of Eastern Black rhinos to Tsavo – which cost the lives of ten – he […]
#KWS woes increase after rhino relocation disaster as devastating audit report is published by #PWC
PWC AUDIT REPORT FROM APRIL LEAKED INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AS BLAME GAME OVER RHINO DEATHS HEATS UP EVEN MORE (Posted 02nd August 2018) Ten of the eleven relocated rhinos, which were taken from Nakuru and Nairobi national parks to a new location in Tsavo East, have been survived by a single animal which is […]
#RwandAir – among the Top 10 most improved airlines in 2017/8
RWANDAIR’S FOCUSED EXPANSION PAYS OFF BIG TIME AS AIRLINE MAKES IT INTO THE TOP 10 OF #SKYTRAX MOST IMPROVED CARRIERS (Posted 02nd August 2018) Skytrax, the global industry leader in airline and aviation related rankings, has named RwandAir as the 10th most improved carrier in the world, recognizing the relentless march of the Rwandan national […]
#AirTanzania to launch flights to #Entebbe and #Bujumbura
AIR TANZANIA PLANS FOR FLIGHTS FROM DAR ES SALAAM TO ENTEBBE AND BUJUMBURA TO START IN LATE AUGUST (Posted 02nd August 2018) Air Tanzania will bring their new Boeing B787 Dreamliner to both Entebbe / Uganda and to Bujumbura / Burundi, when the airline launches their planned regional flights later in August. The use of […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tourism Propelling Initiatives Ongoing to ‘Lift’ Mara Region Tanzania Daily News IN a bid to facilitate smooth tourists’ movement in Mara Region and those seeking entry into the country from neighbouring Kenya for touring Serengeti National Park (SENAPA), the government here is working hard to improve key infrastructures…Read more>> Tourism Potential – Cameroon Can […]
#ReunionIslandTourism continues to support the private sector
The "Rendez-vous du créateur" is organized by the Reunion Island Tourism (IRT), in order to accompany the project leaders and owners of tourist structures in the accommodation sector (guest room , lodging, table d’hôte, unusual accommodation, camping …) wishing to create or develop their activity. The "Rendez-vous du créateur" is organized by the Reunion Island […]
#AHIF updates ahead of the #Nairobi conference in October
REPORT: Shifting Market Frontiers: Africa Rising The Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) is attended by the highest calibre international hotel investors of any conference in Africa. It is the leading hotel investment conference that connects business leaders from the international and local markets, driving investment into tourism projects, infrastructure and hotel development across Africa. As […]
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