S!TE 2017 – News update with 5 weeks to go …
S!TE – News Updates Swahili International Tourism Expo (S!TE) is Tanzania’s leading International indoor Tourism Expo, innovated & hosted by Tanzania Tourist Board. The Expo will be held from October 13th- 15th 2017 at Julius Nyerere International Convention Center (JNICC), in the heart of Dar-es-Salaam for the 3rd time. S!TE 2017 is hosting approximately 150 […]
Jumia Travel gets new CEO
JOE FALTER MOVES TO TAKE ON JUMIA TRAVEL (Posted 06th September 2017) Jumia Travel has just announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, Joe Falter, who will be succeeding Paul Midy. Paul has vacated the top post at Jumia Travel to take a different position in the larger Jumia Group. Falter, who is […]
Help to protect our land …
Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust News Updates Calculate your carbon footprint today THE MAASAI WILDERNESS CONSERVATION TRUST is pleased to be part of an important and ambitious collaborative initiative that is 100% owned or managed by local organisations across the Chyulu Hills landscape, including 4 Maasai Group Ranches. Watch the video below to learn about the […]
New Singita Lodge breaks ground – as reported by Charlotte Beauvoisin / Diary of a Muzungu
DIARY OF A MUZUNGU SHARES SOME INSIGHTS FROM A RECENT VISIT TO RWANDA (Posted 06th September 2017) If the ‘golden’ shovel used to break ground is a harbinger of things to come, financially speaking for the lodge, only time will tell but for now is construction underway of the new Singita Kwitonda Lodge, as Charlotte […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’ …
ANOTHER EDITION OF GILL STADEN’S ‘THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ (Posted 06th September 2017) Enjoy the latest news from Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond, again courtesy of Gill Staden, author of ‘BEYOND the Victoria Falls‘ and several guide books about Zambia! https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/09/tlbw6sept17-compressed.pdf Inside A Hamerkop in my garden Zambezi Whitewater Festival Livingstone-Lusaka Train De-railed Traditional Ceremony of the […]
Harare International Carnival moving towards its conclusion
HARARE TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS CARNIVAL WEEK UNFOLDS (Posted 06th September 2017) 17 countries have confirmed their participation in this year’s Harare International Carnival coming from such carnival hotspots like Brazil, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago. Other participating countries are listed below include China, Cuba and Ghana, which of late has broken into the carnival […]
The Role of National Payment Switches
‘SEAMLESS EAST AFRICA‘ CONFERENCE GOES UNDERWAY TODAY IN NAIROBI (Posted 06th September 2017) Bluechain, a universal Request for Payment (RfP) technology that secures data transactions through a single-user mobile experience across payment channels, announced Managing Director of Bluechain Africa, Yoku Korsah, will moderate a keynote panel and deliver a keynote session at Seamless East Africa […]
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China gets ready to host the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly
THE WORLD OF TOURISM HEADS TO CHINA FOR UNWTO’S 22ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Posted 06th September 2017) “A unique opportunity to get the sector united towards the common goal of making tourism a true driver of sustainable development.” This is how the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General, Dr. Taleb Rifai, described the forthcoming UNWTO General Assembly. […]
Maison Fahrenheit Hotel to host Akwaaba 2017 cocktail party
More of the latest 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 […]
Reunion Island – Your anytime getaway
Reunion Island – a destination by choice Reunion Island boasts unique experiences that made this tropical gem a must visit destination for Spring 2017 Reunion Island – Your anytime getaway Planning a getaway? Why not look at basking in the sunlight of Reunion Island, a tropical gem located in the Indian Ocean. Reunion Island is […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Do not ignore African tourists, they are the future; UN trade and devt agency chief says The New Times African governments should give attention to tourists from within the continent to further grow the sector rather than focus most on those from across the oceans, United Nations Conference… Read more>> Malawi, South Africa sign […]
Kenya Airways set to ditch external auditors
KENYA AIRWAYS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WILL SEE KPMG SHOWN THE EXIT AS AUDITORS (Posted 03rd September 2017) Kenya Airways has earlier today issued the required public notice for their annual general meeting of the shareholders of the company, set to take place in the 22nd of September. Only weeks ago, on the 07th of August, […]
Run for Elephants in New York’s Central Park this November
Save The Elephants organize high profile November Central Park run … Dear ATC Readers, From New York’s busy streets to the savanna of Samburu…… What are you doing from now until November? We are about to ramp up the training because this years Central Park 10k race is in aid of Save The Elephants! Registration […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report – Edition 13
Alain Saint Ange’s Tourism Report 3rd September 2017 Enjoy the latest news from the Seychelles and the other Vanilla Islands, courtesy of Alain St. Ange who gave permission to reproduce his broadcast here for ATC Readers. Simply click on the link below and hey presto, you can read the entire report … http://mailchi.mp/1d751590ac49/saint-ange-tourism-report-13th-edition
Fancourt restaurants win top South African awards for their wine cellars
FOND MEMORIES OF FANCOURT AFFIRMED AS HENRY WHITE’S AND LA CANTINA EARN TOP WINE AWARDS (Posted 03rd September 2017) Two of Fancourt’s well-known restaurants on the estate – Henry White’s and La Cantina – have been presented with the sought-after Diners Club Wine List Awards, following on the recognition of last year’s judging panel. The […]
Seychelles Tourism signs MoU with Seoul Tourism Association
CLOSER COOPERATION TO LEAD TO GREATER VISITOR NUMBERS (Posted 02nd September 2017) Mrs. Sherin Francis, the Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board who was until today on a working visit to Seoul Korea signed a memorandum of Understanding with the Seoul Tourism Association (STA). The MOU was signed on the side of the […]
Kenya and Uganda Railways left to hold the pieces after RVR exit
KENYA AND UGANDA RAILWAYS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE RUN THE NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY (Posted 02nd September 2017) (Once upon a time … ) Following the transfer – in parts still ongoing it is understood – of assets by Rift Valley Railways to the owners of the two national rail lines, Uganda Railways and Kenya Railways, has […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Facebook & Instagram help put African tourism on the social media map Hospitality.Net The event, developed by the Rwanda Development Board, the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and the Africa Travel Association (ATA), saw government officials, tourism ministers, tourism boards and business professionals …. Read more>> COMESA launches tourist guide to […]
Flooding the Selous / The big challenge for the Serengeti
SERENGETI WATCH’S CONCERNS FOR THE SELOUS (Posted 02nd September 2017) While sycophants within the Tanzanian establishment find it apparently normal now to sing from one hymnsheet, regardless of the obvious consequences of the impact suggested for various developments planned in UNESCO World Heritage Sites and protected areas, Serengeti Watch did not deposit their brains at […]
Ethiopian Airlines signs new deal with SABRE
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES STICKS TO SABRE SOLUTIONS (Posted 01st September 2017) Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, has renewed its passenger reservations system with global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation. The airline also signed up for a range of new technology solutions to support its continued growth as a world-class carrier. Consistently posting record profits for […]
Tourism news updates from Uganda’s grassroots …
UCOTA E-TEAM News Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to the latest UCOTA E-newsletter. This issue features news from UCOTA and other tourism related information from our member community enterprises, and Uganda tourism industry stakeholders. Our editorial team would like to appreciate you for taking some time off to read this issue. We wish to get feedback […]
Cape Town, Mana Pools and riding for lions – Don’t miss reading the latest Travel Africa Magazine
Travel Africa Extra Magazine – Enjoy the read … Information, stories, interviews and advice for readers of Travel Africa magazine Welcome to the August 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. […]
Swaziland – An African Golfing Destination
Swaziland Tourism News Updates 01st of September 2017 Swaziland- The golfer’s destination The Kingdom of Swaziland with its wealth of culture, abundant wilderness experiences and vast land embellished with flora and fauna, is the ultimate destination for travellers of all kinds. Throughout the years, as the country has grown into a destination of choice, Swaziland […]
Social media help to put African tourism under the spotlight
#ATA41 ENDS AS SOCIAL MEDIA PLAY AN INCREASING ROLE IN POPULARIZING TOURISM TO AFRICA (Posted 01st September 2017) Showcasing how tourism operators and agencies can leverage Instagram, Facebook Live and Facebook 360, the Facebook and Instagram teams discussed how new technologies can be used to create a seamless experience for both the tourist and the […]
Carmen Nibigira bids her goodbyes from the East Africa Tourism Platform
BUDGET ISSUES THOUGHT TO BE THE MAIN CAUSE FOR CARMEN NIBIGIRA’S DEPARTURE FROM EATP (Posted 01st September 2017) Reliable sources have indicated that a gap in funding from EATP’s main supporter Trademark East Africa is thought to be the main reason why Carmen Nibigira is leaving the organization. Carmen, following in the footsteps of her […]
New parking facility opened at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
KENYA AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOOSTS JKIA PARKING BY 1.300 PLACES (Posted 01st September 2017) The Kenya Airports Authority earlier today announced that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Car Parking Garage is now officially open to the public. The facility is able to handle 1.300 additional cars for short term and long term parking.The parking garage will […]
Zambia – One of Africa’s most exciting destinations …
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A Window on Zambia
Gill Staden to rewire ‘A Window on Zambia‘ website Dear ATC Readers, Gill, well known authors of ‘Beyond the Victoria Falls‘ and publisher of the bi-weekly news broadcast you can enjoy here on a regular basis, has just shared the following mail with us: I have been asked to put the information from A Window […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS President Kagame Opens 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali KT Press President Kagame, who officiated the opening of the conference, said Rwanda, “like others on our continent is keen to convert our favourable demographics into economic growth and prosperity.”…. Read more>> COMESA launches tourist guide to market the region as […]
