#UNWTO held ‘Wine Tourism Conference’ in #Mendoza
#ARGENTINA HOSTS THE #UNWTO ‘WINE TOURISM CONFERENCE‘ (Posted 04th October 2017) African wine producing countries should sit up and take notice to get such an event on to your own continent in 2020 … To highlight the relevance of wine and gastronomy as key components of tourism development, the 22nd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine […]
Reminder: Activate your #WTM e-badge now!
World Travel Market #London’s reminder to claim your e-badge 06th – 08th of November 2017 Excel, London Register Travel Discounts Find Exhibitors Are You A Buyer? Only 1 month to go, activate your e-badge now Wolfgang H, we would like you to join us at WTM London this November. We’re hoping that the feeling is […]
Thank You For Your Patronage says the Pride of #Africa
#KenyaAirways says thank you to their loyal customers … This coming November something exciting is coming up , sign up here for more information. Follow our communities:
Reunion Island – A Journey to meet new cultures
Reunion Island Tourism Updates Reunion Island is a one of a kind destination, famous for its rugged landscapes and extraordinary volcanic plains. 04th of October 2017 Reunion Island – A Journey to meet new cultures Reunion Island is a one of a kind destination, famous for its rugged landscapes and extraordinary volcanic plains that have […]
Rebranding underway for Eka Hotel and Ol Tukai Lodge
MANRIK HOTELS & LODGES IS THE NAME OF THE NEW UMBRELLA COMPANY (Posted 04th October 2017) Three properties will now come under the name of Manrik Hotels, which made its debut appearance at this year’s Magical Kenya Travel Expo. Comprising the Eka Hotel, located along the airport highway close to both Wilson and Jomo Kenyatta […]
Tourism gurus celebrated and honoured in Seychelles
SEYCHELLES TOURISM UNVEILS THEIR ‘TOURISM PIONEERS‘ (Posted 04th October 2017) The Seychelles Tourism Board hosted the annual Tourism Ball organised as part of their just ended Tourism Week, bringing together representatives from various sectors of the tourism industry. The Tourism Ball provided an opportunity for stakeholders in the industry to network and socialize in a […]
#Kenya Tourism Board celebrates 20th anniversary
20 YEARS AND COUNTING AS THE 7TH MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO GOES UNDERWAY (Posted 04th October 2017) (Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala seen here cutting the ceremonial tape in the company of Tourism Principal Secretary Hersi, KTB CEO Dr. Radier and KTB Chair Kariuki) The Who is Who of Kenya’s tourism industry last night filled […]
ATTA sets date for new marketing event in London
THE AFRICAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION’S NEW ‘EXPERIENCE AFRICA‘ WILL TAKE PLACE IN JUNE NEXT YEAR (Posted 03rd October 2017) The African Travel and Tourism Association, in short ATTA, has now announced the dates for the launch of their new dedicated tourism marketing show in London next summer. The organization, the largest of its kind […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Africa’s Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations Ethiopian Holidays, a division of the continent’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has lined up the top ten honeymoon destinations in Africa for your nuptial bliss. Africa has it all… Read more>> Tanzania to launch US$1.2bn SGR second phase Construction Review Online The government of Tanzania […]
The Corporate Council on Africa eJournal | August/September 2017 edition
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates August/September 2017 edition PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE It has been a busy and very productive few months here at CCA. We were in Lomé, Togo in early August for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum. We jetted off to Kigali, Rwanda for the first Africa Travel Association (ATA) World […]
The Countdown towards the #Nigeria Travel Week 2017 continues
#AfroTourism’s Countdown to Nigeria Travel Week 2017 ongoing NTW Sells Indigenous Nigerian Travel and Tourism Opportunities MICE Focus: Countdown To Nigeria Travel Week (NTW) 2017 Nigeria Travel Week (NTW), an exciting annual travel and tourism event is billed to hold from the 20th of November to the 25th of November 2017. Nigeria Travel Week (NTW) […]
#Emirates and #FlyDubai to launch 29 codeshared destinations
#DUBAI’S TWO MAIN AIRLINES ANNOUNCE AN INITIAL 29 CODESHARED DESTINATIONS (Posted 03rd October 2017) Emirates and FlyDubai, both owned by the government of Dubai, in July announced a closer partnership after their joint chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum gave the two companies marching orders to begin exploit synergy effects and commence a […]
Kenya Tourism Board turns 20
#MKTE2017 OPENING DAY A PERFECT FIT TO CELEBRATE KTB’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY (Posted 03rd October 2017) The opening day of the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo will also serve as a suitable platform to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Kenya Tourism Board. With regional and international media present, besides the 120 hosted buyers and representatives […]
#Zimbabwe announces African Open Skies at #Sanganai Travel Expo
Another edition of ATQ News from #Nigeria and beyond How Ghanaian villagers make Tourism money from monkey business The villagers of Tafi Atome, in Ghana’s Volta Region, grew up listening to tales of their spiritual links to the 1,000 or so mona monkey that inhabit the surrounding lush forest. …more details But they have also […]
World Travel Awards Middle East 2017 to be held in Dubai
#WorldTravelAwards announces Middle East Gala Night in #Dubai World Travel Awards invites you to: World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2017 Armani Hotel Dubai Sunday 29th October Cocktail Reception 19.00 Gala Ceremony 20.00 Evening will draw to a close 22.30 A small number of standing tickets are available Black Tie RSVP pr +44 (0) […]
The #Kalahari, the #Okavango, #Zanzibar and iPhone pics
Travel Africa Extra magazine updates Information, stories, interviews and advice for readers of Travel Africa magazine Welcome to the September issue of Travel Africa Extra, our monthly compendium of information, stories, interviews and advice for readers of Travel Africa magazine, delivered to you by email at the end of each month. Please feel free to […]
#Seychelles Tourism Ministry unveils new website
NEW WEBSITE FOR MINISTRY OF TOURISM IN #SEYCHELLES (Posted 02nd October 2017) The Tourism Department in the Seychelles has launched its official website allowing the general public and trade partners to have easier access to information on the department’s role, as well as the different services it offers. The Tourism Department falls within the Ministry […]
More from #Zambia Tourism …
HERE IS THE LATEST EDITION OF ‘A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA‘ COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 02nd October 2017_ The latest news from Zambia Tourism as compiled by Gill Staden, best known for her bi-weekly exploits through the ‘Livingstone – biWeekly‘ which is also published here on a regular basis. Enjoy the read by simply clicking […]
Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda offers new training courses
STTA-K offers new training courses NEW TRAINING DATES!!! A highly skilled workforce drives growth and innovation. Sustainable businesses support SDG 4 by providing its workforce with continuous opportunities to improve their (job) skills. info / admin or call 0705283658 or 0718127557 Regards, STTA Team Putting Sustainability into Practice
#Jambojet – Bag a Baggage Deal
#JAMBOJET REDUCES PREPAID BAGGAGE FEES Starting TODAY 02nd of October 2017, is Jambojet adjusting their rates for prepaid checked baggage. The airline has reduced their checked-in baggage rates and notably made it cheaper for passengers. The New Baggage Rates will be as follows: Notes provided by the airline: • Prepaid baggage is baggage that […]
#Atta News Updates
Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates Meet the ATTA team at #MKTE2017 in Nairobi where you can also complete your membership application … Take a look at the latest news from Atta members across the continent and beyond Dear ATC Readers, Please find below this week’s summary of the Atta members […]
#Serengeti by #PrecisionAir
#PRECISIONAIR LAUNCHES SCHEDULED FLIGHTS TO THE SERENGETI (Posted 02nd October 2017) (Picture courtesy of Precision Air / Seronera airfield) Precision Air yesterday launched their long awaited direct scheduled flights into the heart of the Serengeti National Park. Landing point is the Seronera Airfield from where all lodges and tented camps can be reached with ease. […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report – Edition 17
ALAIN ST. ANGE PUBLISHES EDITION 17 OF HIS TOURISM REPORT (Posted 02nd October 2017) Rebroadcast here for ATC Readers is the 17th edition of Alain St. Ange’s tourism report with updates and news from the Seychelles and the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands and a fair share of his wisdom on the question which direction Seychelles […]
#MagicalKenyaTravelExpo ante portas
KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE READY TO HOST #MKTE2017 (Posted 01st October 2017) 120 hosted buyers are presently exploring Kenya’s beaches and national parks before spending three busy days meeting the who is who of Kenya’s tourism and hospitality industry at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. It is there that the 2017 edition of the Magical […]
Another #Antonov crash in #Congo claims the lives of all on board
CONGO’S AIR FORCE ANTONOV 12 CRASHES NOT LONG AFTER TAKING OFF FROM #KINSHASA (Posted 30th September 2017) An Antonov 12 aircraft owned and operated by the Congolese military crashed earlier today soon after taking off from the main airport in Kinshasa, sources from Goma have informed about. The plane came down some 20 kilometres away […]
Serena Beach Resort & Spa becomes an Eco Warrior
#SERENAHOTELS TURTLE CONSERVATION PROJECT EARNS THEM AN #ECOWARRIOR AWARD (Posted 30th September 2017) Serena Beach Resort & Spa was named the winner of the SDG 14: LIFE UNDER WATER award for its turtle conservation project at this year’s just concluded Eco Warrior Awards. The Turtle Hatchery project has been carefully nurtured over the last 14 […]
Tax on foreign owned properties in the #Seychelles ‘a move in the wrong direction’
NEW PROPERTY TAX ON FOREIGN OWNED RESORTS AND RESIDENCES ‘NOT A WELCOME MOVE‘ (Posted 30th September 2017) The recently announced special tax measure targetting foreign owned residential and commercial properties, including all foreign owned hotels and resorts, drew swift condemnation from a section of hoteliers and some owners of houses, which were united in condemning […]
South African Airways set to cut Entebbe flights
ENTEBBE – JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS CUT TO JUST 3 PER WEEK (Posted 29th September 2017) The once upon a time 8 flights per week service between Johannesburg and Entebbe will soon be a thing of the past after South African Airways confirmed that effective 09th of October there will be only three flights a week on […]
Register Now for the 2nd #UNWTO Global Conference on Talent Development
Key conference on Talent Development by UNWTO coming up
#ZambiaTourism announces dates for #ZATEX2018
#LUSAKA THE VENUE FOR THE 2018 EDITION OF #ZATEX (Posted 29th September 2017) The Zambia Travel Expo 2018, in short called ZATEX, will next year take place from the 12th to 14th of April in the capital Lusaka. The Mulungushi International Conference Centre will once again provide the venue for Zambia’s premier tourism travel exhibition […]
