The Kingdom of Swaziland – Landscapes and sceneries second to none
Swaziland Tourism – more destination updates 27th of July 2017 The Kingdom of Swaziland – Thriving with impeccable scenery The Kingdom of Swaziland, also known for being Southern Africa’s landlocked monarchy, is home to a thriving culture, wildlife and nature reserves. One of the major draws for tourists throughout the year has to be the […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’ by Gill Staden
NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND … Courtesy of Gill Staden’s ‘The Livingstone bi-Weekly’ https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/07/tlbw26jul17-compressed.pdf Inside: Baboon causes power cut Lake Kariba School Club Trip Northern Circuit – corrections Nuclear Power for Zambia Zambia Carnivore Programme in Busanga, Liuwa and Lupande Zambean Coffee raising funds for Conservation and artists Giraffe de-snared in Luangwa Camp […]
Jacaranda Hotel Nairobi gets thumbs up from three Cabinet Secretaries
KENYA’S HEALTH SECRETARY GIVES JACARANDA HOTEL HIS THUMBS UP AS HIS COLLEAGUES FROM TOURISM AND TRADE LOOK ON (Posted 27th July 2017) Not one, not two but three full Cabinet Secretaries earlier today came to the Jacaranda Hotel with their key staff after a thorough health inspection had been carried out to put rumours to […]
The Latest UNWTO News Updates
United Nations World Tourism Organization News Updates Strong tourism results in the first part of 2017 International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 6% in January-April of 2017 compared to the same period last year, with business confidence reaching its highest levels in a decade. Sustained growth in most major destinations and a steady rebound in […]
Air Tanzania sets eyes on Bujumbura
BUJUMBURA NEXT FOR AIR TANZANIA AS THIRD BOMBARDIER Q400NEXTGEN EXPECTED IN AUGUST (Posted 27th July 2017) When the third brand new Bombardier Q400NextGen is delivered to Air Tanzania next month – real ‘owner’ is a different parastatal body to make it impossible for debtors to go after the airline’s aircraft – does the revived national […]
Jambojet adds extra flights on Eldoret route as Lamu services remain suspended
JAMBOJET UPS ELDORET FLIGHTS TO 18 PER WEEK (Posted 27th July 2017) Jambojet, Kenya Airways’ fully owned low cost airline subsidiary, had announced their intent to add more flights on the Nairobi to Eldoret route. The spare capacity is a result of the carrier suspending their services to Lamu over what they call runway conditions, […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Pothole plagued Harare seeks to build climate-resilient roads Reuters HARARE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Heavy traffic snakes through downtown Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital, maneuvering along the potholed roads as impatient… Read more>> Downstream costs of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Institute for Security Studies The government of Ethiopia is currently constructing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance […]
Seychelles Tourism keen on strengthening cooperation with Ethiopian Airlines
CLOSE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SEYCHELLES TOURISM AND ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES KEY TO SUCCESS (Posted 26th July 2017) The Seychelles Tourism Board has expressed the desire the see further growth of its relationship with Ethiopian Airlines, for the betterment of both the airline and the island destination. The Chief Executive of the STB, Mrs. Sherin Francis on Tuesday […]
The Sharks of the Seychelles – by Alphonse Island’s Bennet Gevers
SEYCHELLES’ MARINE LIFE AS SEEN FROM THE WATERS AROUND ALPHONSE ISLAND (Posted 26th July 2017) The unique biodiversity of the Seychelles has been noted as significant and as such 60% of the area is protected. Luckily with the accompaniment of some of the esteemed resorts in the region, guests can to dive into […]
The real thing – only in Travel Africa’s Shamwari News
Travel Africa Magazine’s Shamwari News for July Don’t ask a policeman for directions in Bobo! Jambo ATC Readers! For readers, travelers and adventurers alike, we hope our stories give you inspiration and the information you need to explore your next destination! The real thing With our forthcoming 80th issue looking at the changing face of […]
Updates from the Laikipia Wildlife Forum
MOUNT KENYA TRUST PUBLISHES 2017 REPORT (Posted 26th July 2017) Mount Kenya Trust June 2017 Report You can now download a summary operations report for June 2017 from the Mount Kenya Trust here. If you would like any further information about MKT, please contact Susie Weeks, Executive Director on: T: +254 722 436641 sweeks www.mountkenyatrust.org […]
Rhino numbers grow to 20 on Ziwa as another baby is born
ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY WELCOMES ITS 15TH BABY (Posted 26th July 2017) (Picture courtesy of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary) In breaking news has the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary / Rhino Fund Uganda confirmed that at 08.30 hrs this morning another rhino baby was born from Nandi, one of the initial breeding herd of 3 males and […]
This is Your invitation to Register for WTM2017
Plan ahead to attend the World Travel Market London 06th – 08th November 2017 Excel, London Register Book Accommodation Find Exhibitors Are You A Buyer? Register today and have a more productive visit That’s right, Wolfgang H, registration for WTM London 2017 is now open! Be part of the leading global event for the travel […]
FlyDubai expands Russia network
MORE CONNECTIVITY TO UGANDA AS FLYDUBAI ADDS THREE DESTINATIONS IN RUSSIA (Posted 25th July 2017) FlyDubai will see their Russian network grow to 10 destinations when in October this year three more cities come on line for the Dubai based low cost carrier, of late more closely associated with ‘senior cousin‘ Emirates. In the fourth […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM President Kenyatta commissions Sh2.5 billion Isiolo International Airport CapitalFM ISIOLO, Kenya, Jul 23 – President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday commissioned the Sh2.5 billion Isiolo International Airport, a key plank of the Lamu Port-South… Read more>> Uganda to host Africa’s first Conservation and Tourism Investment Forum Independent The Giants Club, the conservation initiative supported by […]
Safari Njema, Nicola! Now you can roam the skies on your own wings …
Coastal Aviation and Tanzania’s aviation fraternity mourns Nicola Colangelo Dear ATC Readers, we regret to inform you that our beloved founder Nicola Colangelo died in Fiumaretta, Italy, on the 24th July at the age of 73. Nicola is survived by Carolina Colangelo, his devoted wife, his mother, Delma Ventarelli, and his brother, Franco Colangelo. Nicola […]
Corporate Council on Africa and Africa Travel Association count down to Kigali Congress
CCA’s 41st Annual World Tourism Conference Connecting the Continent The Infrastructure of Tourism What significant investments are being made in logistics, transportation and real estate? On the government side, what policies (open skies, visa) are being made to support private sector efforts and tourism infrastructure development? ATA will convene an expert panel featuring South African […]
Mountain Dispatches
Mount Kenya Trust News Updates Share Tweet Forward to Friend :MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES News from the Mount Kenya Trust April to June 2017 Dear ATC Readers, We are making huge progress in upgrading our community ranger bases to improve the living standards of our men who work tirelessly to protect the wildlife and forests of Mount […]
Bottomless Brunch & Bubbly, Fresh Mussels and much more, only on Quality Hill …
Le Chateau / Brasserie Belge News Updates Even though I am away that should not stop you from taking advantage of these great food offers be it the Bottomless Brunch or the upcoming Mussels Night … If you loved the past editions of Le Chateau’s Bottomless Brunch & Bubbly then you will love this month’s […]
Seychelles Tourism celebrates their World Travel Award winners
WORLD TRAVEL AWARD WINNERS HONOURED BY SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM (Posted 25th July 2017) Winning accolades across various categories at the World Travel Awards 2017 demonstrates that Seychelles, in spite of being small in size, remains hugely relevant as a tourist destination. The Chief Executive of the Seychelles Tourism Board Mrs. Sherin Francis said this on Wednesday […]
Tabora Airport expansion officially opened
TABORA AIRPORT NOW CAPABLE TO RECEIVE LARGER PLANES (Posted 25th July 2017) Tabora Airport, IATA code TBO and ICAO code HTTB, was yesterday, as part of President Magufuli’s tour of central – western Tanzania, officially opened by the Tanzanian President. Located at an elevation of 1.179 metres or 3.868 feet does the refurbished and modernized […]
Tanzania set to create East Africa’s first ‘Geo Park’
OL DONYO LENGAI TO BECOME PART OF A 12.000 SQUARE KILOMETRES LARGE GEO PARK (Posted 25th July 2017) Two iconic landmarks in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater and Mt. Ol Donyo Lengai, will be part of a new ‘Geo Park‘ which is set to be created by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority, in short NCAA. […]
Mohammed Hersi joins Sun Africa Hotels as Group CEO
SUN AFRICA HOTELS NAMES MOHAMMED HERSI AS NEW CEO (Posted 25th July 2017) It can now be revealed that Mohammed Hersi, former CEO of Heritage Hotels and current Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation, will be moving to Nairobi where he is joining Sun Africa Hotels as Group Chief Executive Officer. From the varied portfolio […]
The Africa eJournal | June/July 2017 edition
Corporate Council on Africa’ e-Journal Download PDF version of CCA’s June/July 2017 edition of The Africa eJournal PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Last month, CCA convened some of the most important stakeholders in U.S.-Africa business at the 11th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Washington, D.C. Majority of the discussions that took place at our plenaries, break-out sessions and […]
Art World Conservation, #RhinosUP and more…
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News Updates July 2017 Dear ATC Reader, Art World Conservation – Ol Pejeta’s CEO to Speak in London Art World Conservation educates, informs and inspires people about the natural world. We’d like to think Ol Pejeta does the same. So we are delighted to announce that Ol Pejeta’s CEO Richard Vigne will […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines to connect Addis Ababa and Bahrain Logistics Update Africa Jul 24, 2017: One of Africa’s leading airline operator, Ethiopian Airlines, has announced that it will start services to Bahrain effective August 17, 2017. This service will be…Read more>> TOURISM Can tourism alleviate global poverty? Qrius Wouldn’t it be […]
Qatar Airways passes latest IOSA Audit with flying colours
QATAR AIRWAYS – SAFE, SECURE AND SERVICE ORIENTED (Posted 24th July 2017) Qatar Airways has achieved 100 per cent compliance in the latest IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), verifying its status as one of the world’s safest and most secure airlines. As an industry leader in aviation safety, the airline has demonstrated a strong safety […]
ATTA set to launch new event for Africa in 2018
ATTA’S ‘EXPERIENCE AFRICA‘ SET FOR JUNE 2018 LAUNCH IN LONDON (Posted 24th July 2017) The African Travel and Tourism Association is launching ‘Experience Africa‘, a new three day event in London in conjunction with Talking Stick Marketing. Beginning on 25th of June 2018, Experience Africa will bring together carefully selected companies wishing to increase business […]
Corporate Council on Africa and Africa Travel Association invite you to Kigali
#ATA41 SET FOR KIGALI / RWANDA (Posted 24th April 2017) During the international year of tourism is the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) and Africa Travel Association (ATA) proud to present the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. In collaboration with the Rwanda Development Board, CCA and ATA designed this conference to set […]
Partnership with SATSA for next year’s WTM Africa
WTM Africa News Updates 18th – 20th of April 2018, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors Contact us Partnership for Growth WTM Africa and SATSA are once again partnering for the annual SATSA Conference. This year, the theme of the conference is Transforming for Inclusive Growth. Be sure to join us! […]
