Kenya Airways financial restructuring goes ahead as court rules against dissenting banks
KENYA AIRWAYS FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING NOW DEFINITELY ON (Posted 26th August 2017) Equity Bank, Jamii Bora and Ecobank yesterday had their court case thrown out by the Court of Appeals in Nairobi which they filed over their objections to be ‘forced‘ to become part of a new shareholder set up at Kenya Airways under which debts […]
Reunion installs more webcams on island’s beaches
… LIVE FROM THE BEACH OF ROCHES NOIRES … (Posted 26th August 2017) A fourth webcam has just been installed on the beach of Roches Noires in Saint-Gilles-les-Bains. This project was made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Reunion Island Tourism (IRT) and Tamarun which open today a window on the Indian Ocean. A […]
Seychelles Tourism Board relocates to new offices at Mont Fleuri
SEYCHELLES TOURISM ANNOUNCES MOVE TO NEW OFFICES AT MONT FLEURI’S BOTANICAL HOUSE (Posted 26th August 2017) Come Monday will the Seychelles Tourism Board move offices from the convenient location of Espace Building near the ferry port to the more distant Botanical House at Mont Fleuri, it was learned. The move will take several days and […]
Third Air Tanzania Bombardier Q400NextGen confiscated in Canada over government debts
DEBTS COME TO HAUNT TANZANIA AS THIRD NEW AIRCRAFT GRABBED IN CANADA BY CREDITOR (Posted 25th August 2017) Only this morning was the question asked once again why the third Air Tanzania Bombardier Q400NextGen, due for delivery back in June, was not delivered to Dar es Salaam as projected and why the Tanzanian government kept […]
Election conduct strengthens tourism sector confidence
Tourism stakeholders react to sector’s performance post elections With diminutive effect from the elections anxiety, Kenya’s tourism sector has withstood the pressures of uncertainties that resulted to some tourists having to hold their travel plans. As one of the most volatile sectors, tourism stakeholders remain obliged to Kenyans for choosing peace during a considerably fraught […]
Nairobi Now gives you the where and when of things happening in the Kenyan capital
Nairobi Now gives you all there is to know ahead of your next visit to Nairobi Nairobi Now Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with us through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email us to submit your events or suggest […]
Tourism for Sustainable Development in the Least Developed Countries – Data now available
The UN World Tourism Organization releases key data about Tourism in least developed countries …
Fastjet Tanzania registers a Solenta Aviation ERJ145
FLEET CHANGE UNDERWAY AT FASTJET TANZANIA (Posted 25th August 2017) Information is coming in that Fastjet may add an ERJ145 jet aircraft to their fleet in Tanzania ahead of the introduction of two Embraer E190’s before phasing out the too large and too expensive to fly Airbus A319, the last one remaining on the airline’s […]
Child killed as UNWFP plane hits house in South Sudan
CHILD DEAD AS KILLER PLANE ESCAPES (Posted 25th August 2017) Four people were injured and a child was killed when an aircraft contracted by the UN’s World Food Programme for emergency food airdrops bodged its landing attempt in Juba. According to reports coming in did the aircraft attempt to land in sweeping rain and touched […]
Just how deep in the red is Air Tanzania
AUDIT REPORT SET TO REVEAL FULL EXTENT OF AIR TANZANIA’S DEBTS (Posted 25th August 2017) Regular aviation sources in Dar es Salaam have confirmed that the long awaited special audit by the Auditor General’s office for Air Tanzania will be published next week. The true extend of the indebtedness of Tanzania’s national carrier has for […]
Radar failure at Nairobi’s JKIA impacts on flight operations
RADAR FAILURE AT JKIA CAUSES DELAYS (Posted 25th August 2017) East Africa’s main aviation hub, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, yesterday experienced a radar installation failure, leading to delays in arrivals and departures of many flights. While the Kenya Airport Authority did not find the event alarming enough to issue a formal statement through their social […]
Kwita Izina 2017 will see 19 gorilla babies named
19 NEWBORN GORILLAS WILL GET NAMED AT KWITA IZINA 2017 (Posted 25th August 2017) While discussions, at least outside Rwanda, are ongoing about the rationale of doubling gorilla permit fees a few months ago to a whopping 1.500 US Dollars per person, will the Rwanda Development Board present 19 new born gorillas for naming on […]
Isiolo’s new airport set for daily flights from Nairobi
KENYA’S NORTH OPENS UP FOR TRAVEL AND TRADE AS ISIOLO GETS DAILY FLIGHTS FROM NAIROBI (Posted 25th August 2017) As indicated here in earlier reports have operations into Isiolo’s new airport already started on a charter basis but come September will scheduled flights commence. FlySax will launch daily flights as of 03rd of September from […]
UNWTO News 66
UN World Tourism Organization News Updates UNWTO Launches ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’ Campaign In the framework of the International Year on Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is launching a consumer-oriented campaign aimed at raising awareness of the value and contribution that sustainable tourism can make towards development. The ‘Travel.Enjoy.Respect’ campaign wants to engage […]
Africa’s Tourism Calendar of Events 2017/2018
ATQ News 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. Domestic Tourism in Kenya Drives Nairobi’s rise to the Top of Airport rankings in Africa Israel has the most secure Airline, Airport and […]
Lets Go Travel Kenya presents CSR report for first half of this year
LET’S GO TRAVEL KENYA AGAIN EXCELS IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES (Posted 24th August 2017) SUSTAINABILITY FIRST YEAR HALF REPORT 2017 By Alan Dixson 2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development as declared by the United Nations. In view of this world concern we feel that we must do more to focus […]
Qatar Airways launches advance meal orders for premium passengers
ADDED VALUE FOR QATAR AIRWAYS’ PREMIUM PASSENGERS AS AIRLINE NOW ALLOWS ADVANCE MEAL ORDERS (Posted 24th August 2017) First Class and Business Class passengers flying with Qatar Airways out of their East African destinations Entebbe, Kigali, Nairobi, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar have just been handed another privilege by the word’s first ever five […]
Unlocking Africa’s Tourism Potential at #ATA41
Corporate Council on Africa’s #ATA41 Updates ATA will convene a panel of ministers to assess and discuss Africa’s tourism potential CCA’s 41st Annual World Tourism Conference Africa Travel Association presents 41st Annual World Tourism Conference August 28 – 31, 2017 Kigali Conference Center | Kigali, Rwanda www.ATARwanda.com REGISTER NOW
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM How a new cruise ship terminal could boost Durban’s economy How We Made It In Africa While sub-Saharan Africa is on the map for foreign investors in many other sectors, the cruise ship industry mostly passes the region by. It is hoped that this situation could change once the new Durban Cruise Terminal opens […]
Be A Part Of Laikipia’s Development Through CIDPs and mainly stay informed!
Updates from Laikipia … On Monday, August 21st, Honourable Nderitu Muriithi (Governor) and Honourable John Mwaniki (Deputy Governor) were sworn into office. Please see their MANIFESTO here. We have one month before members of the County Assembly are called to take up their positions. Over the same month, new County Executives will be selected. We […]
Sign Up and Experience the Tourism World at WTM Africa in April Next Year
WTM Africa Updates for 2018 18 – 20 April 2018, Cape Town, South Africa About the show Visit Find Exhibitors Blog WTM Africa gives you the opportunity to meet the world under one roof and be inspired by Travel Industry Leaders, Trends and Innovations. New conference sectors featuring Sports & Events Tourism and Women in […]
Coastal Aviation 2018-19 season fares and more
Important Coastal Aviation News Updates Dear ATC Readers, 2018 – 2019 Timetable and Fares Our new fares and timetable for flights between 1 June 2018 and 31 May 2019 have been released and loaded in the system. They can be downloaded at: http://www.coastal.co.tz/new_website/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Coastal_Schedule_2018-19.pdf Kenya Bans Plastic Bags This morning we received news that Kenya is […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’
ANOTHER EDITION BY GILL STADEN OF THE ‘LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ Thank you Gill for your tireless efforts to provide tourism and conservation related news from Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond … https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/tlbw23aug17-compressed.pdf Inside It’s good at Nanzhila Another pangolin saved in Lower Zambezi Area Lady Liuwa dies New Jeep for Game Rangers International Another elephant orphan at […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report – Edition 11
Enjoy the 11th edition of the Alain St. Ange Tourism Report via the following link which will eliminate the ‘size issues’ which were reported back to me recently by several readers of my blog. http://mailchi.mp/e6a8d6fd3b1f/saint-ange-tourism-report
Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa now open
NEW SAROVA MANAGED HOTEL OPENS ITS DOORS IN NAKURU (Posted 23rd August 2017) 142 rooms and suites are now available for visitors to Nakuru at the new Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa after the hotel recently opened its doors to the public. Notably has Sarova in this case taken up only the management, not the […]
Mauritius plans for second terminal at
SIR SEEWOOSAGUR RAMGOOLAM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT EXPANSION ANNOUNCED (Posted 23rd August 2017) A second passenger terminal is to be constructed at Mauritius’ main international gateway with a provisional completion date by 2020.The announcement was made during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Air Mauritius which uses the Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport as its main hub. Apart […]
fastjet | fastnews
Fastjet News Updates While flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg remain ‘suspended’ are flights out of Harare increasing … fastjet’s exclusive newsletter for our customers Join our community on Facebook to learn of the latest specials, fastjet news and more. Just click on the Facebook icon and Like our page. Now available as digital […]
Atta – African Travel and Tourism Association – News Summary
African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates … and while enjoying the read, why not join ATTA where EVERYTHING is about travel to Africa … Weekly members news summary from Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association Dear ATC Readers, Please find below this week’s summary of the Atta members news featuring news from […]
RwandAir ramps up operations from its new Cotonou hub
RWANDAIR ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS OUT OF COTONOU TO DAKAR AND BAMAKO (Posted 23rd August 2017) RWANDAIR UPS DESTINATIONS TO 26 COME SEPTEMBER RwandAir has just announced that effective 30th of September it will commence three weekly operations to Conakry (Guinea), Bamako (Mali) and Dakar (Senegal) from its new second hub in Cotonou (Benin). These flights […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS 41st Annual World Tourism Conference to be held in RwandaKenya Broadcasting Corporation The opportunities tourism brings to will be highlighted when African leaders, international investors, and travel professionals meet for the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference, in Rwanda next week. Read more>> TOURISM SADC welcomes new member Comoros, puts Burundi on […]
