Seychelles’ hospitality icon passes on
LOUIS D’OFFAY – REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND (Posted 18th July 2017) News from the Seychelles came as a shock when it was learned that Louis D’Offay, former Chairperson of the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association and owner of L’Archipel Hotel on the island of Praslin, had passed away earlier today. Louis was just 73 […]
Acajou Beach Resort on Praslin gets ‘green certified’
PRASLIN’S ACAJOU BEACH RESORT ATTAINS ‘GREEN LABEL‘ (Posted 18th July 2017) The Acajou Beach Resort, well known to this correspondent, has become the latest tourism establishment to be awarded the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label (SSTL), after it was successfully assessed and certified as a resort that is integrating sustainability practices in its business operation. The […]
Uganda Wildlife hands 930 million Shillings to communities as talks over new tariffs unfold
NEW NATIONAL PARK TARIFFS COMING FOR UGANDA BUT GORILLA PERMIT FEES FIXED TILL 2019 (Posted 18th July 2017) The Uganda Wildlife Authority has reiterated their commitment to keep the fees for tracking mountain gorillas in the country stable, i.e. not raise the charges unlike one of the other countries in the region has done without […]
Kenya Airways ownership structure set for major changes
KENYA GOVERNMENT SHARE IN NATIONAL AIRLINE SET TO RISE TO OVER 46 PERCENT (Posted 18th July 2017) An Extraordinary General Meeting has been called by Kenya Airways to take place on the 07th of August with the main agenda item being the conversion of debt into equity. Big winners of the move in terms of […]
UNWTO takes lead in fight against sex tourism involving children
UNWTO HIGHLIGHTS NEED TO STOP CHILD PREDATORS ON A GLOBAL BASIS (Posted 17th July 2017) The Headquarters of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid has hosted a meeting of experts to discuss measures the fight against child sexual exploitation in the tourism sector. The initiative is coordinated by ECPAT International with the support of […]
Emirates and FlyDubai move even closer to exploit synergy effects
DUBAI’S TWO MAIN AIRLINES MOVE CLOSER TOGETHER (Posted 17th July 2017) Emirates and flydubai join forces and, as previously reported here, now announce extensive partnership agreement. Passenger benefits to include access to over 200 unique destinations, seamless travel experience and frequent flyer programmes alignment. The new partnership includes an expansive codeshare agreement, schedule alignment and […]
Top 100 African Women in Tourism to be honoured at Akwaaba 2017
More 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 wide […]
Atta – African Travel and Tourism Association – News Summary
African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates … and while at it, do join the association … 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 across the African continent and beyond. Atta Members […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Africa: Nairobi in Top Cities With Most Planned Hotel Rooms in Africa AllAfrica The expansion of business tourism in Kenya has seen Nairobi become an attractive destination for new hotels with 2,666 rooms expected to be added in the next two years.. … Read more>> Air Seychelles Introduces State-Of-The-Art Technology To Speed Up Passenger […]
Kahama flights next for Precision Air
PRECISION AIR COMPLETES TEST FLIGHT TO KAHAMA AND SETS 05TH SEPTEMBER AS LAUNCH DATE (Posted 17th July 2017) Tanzania’s Precision Air Services Plc, yesterday announced its intention to launch direct flights to Kahama district in Shinyanga region. The announcement was made in style together with a successful test flight, performed by Precision Air’s aircraft 5H-PWF […]
Saint Ange Tourism Report – 5th Edition
Alain St Ange’s tourism report – edition 5 SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT Edition 5. Issued from Seychelles 16th July 2017 http://mailchi.mp/6bf10b5afaee/saint-ange-tourism-report-5th-edition-36359 Welcome to Edition #5 of 2017. Edition 5. Saint Ange Tourism Report 16th July 2017 By Alain St.Ange of SAINT ANGE CONSULTANCY Alain St.Ange Welcome to Edition #5 of 2017. Together with the NewsWires […]
Emirates to combine Victoria Falls with Windhoek
ZIMBABWE’S VICTORIA FALLS PREPARES FOR EMIRATES FLIGHTS (Posted 16th July 2017) Usually reliable sources have confirmed that Victoria Falls International Airport will soon see Emirates fly into the iconic town, reportedly three times a week in combination with Windhoek, the Namibian capital. This will no doubt give a major boost to Zimbabwe’s tourism industry and […]
Latest News from Zambia Tourism
Zambia Tourism News Updates Everything you need to know about Tourism in Zambia! Explore The Real Africa We have all the latest news from Zambia that you need to hear about! Remember that if you have any articles or news stories that you think we need to hear about on Zambia Tourism, please submit. Are […]
Kenya’s Star Newspaper erroneously names Jacaranda Hotel in connection with alleged Cholera outbreak
GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT DO HOSPITALITY SOURCES TELL THE STAR NEWSPAPER (Posted 15th July 2017) Nairobi’s Star newspaper came under immediate fire when allegations were made that the Jacaranda Hotel was involved in the alleged Cholera outbreak at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in the heart of Nairobi. The story got widespread coverage through conventional […]
Tune Inn: Join us to celebrate our 1 year anniversary
The Tune Inn – Nairobi, Westlands celebrates a year in business … Now if only they’d have tea making facilities, a proper desk and chair. a baggage rack and a wardrobe, oh yes and a basin for large people and not hobbits, I’d sure be joining them in their party … For now I just […]
S!TE 2017 offers an ‘Early Bird 5% discount’ NOW !
News Updates from S!TE SAVE 5% DISCOUNT on your stand TODAY 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 […]
Chimp News from Uganda
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust News Updates Fence Refurbishment Works Disrupt Chimpanzee Routine; Sara plans an escape route… Sara at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary From the 17th July 2017, chimpanzees were retained inside the holding facility daily except for a few who could spend the day in the dusk enclosure. Those who were sent […]
Of the challenges to keep Kenya’s rivers flowing
By Joan Wandegi Nthiga, Laikipia Wildlife Forum (Posted 15th July 2017) Rolling, Rolling, Rolling – Keep Those Rivers Flowing As we brace ourselves for this drought, the MKEWP continues to urge members of the public to remain vigilant in order to protect our limited water resources. A quick situation assessment carried out by the Partnership […]
Air Mauritius takes home two World Travel Awards from ceremony in the Maldives
BEST AIRPORT LOUNGE IN INDIAN OCEAN AND BEST ECONOMY CLASS AFFIRM AIR MAURITIUS’ STATUS (Posted 15th July 2017) Air Mauritius won two major trophies at the 2017 edition of the World Travel Awards – Indian Ocean. The Amédée Maingard Lounge, the airline’s premium lounge in Mauritius, was named as the Indian Ocean area’s Leading Airport […]
AFRAA’s latest news bulletin covering all a aspects of African aviation
AFRAA PUBLISHES THEIR JUNE 2017 NEWS BULLETIN (Posted 15th July 2017) Enjoy the latest edition of AFRAA’s news about aviation developments in Africa over the past month:
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Uganda: Milestone As Uganda, TZ Ink Transport Deal The Citizen Uganda and Tanzania trade is heading into a milestone after the former opted to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation and Improvement of…. Read more>> TOURISM Nairobi in top cities with most planned hotel rooms in Africa Capital FM Kenya The expansion […]
Britain spoils RwandAir’s inaugural to Brussels
BRITAIN UNDER FIRE FOR CREATING OBSTRUCTIONS TO RWANDAIR’S TRIANGULAR EUROPE FLIGHTS (Posted 14th July 2017) Britain spoiled the inaugural flight celebrations for RwandAir, which was launching commercial operations earlier today with the addition of their second European destination, Brussels. It is understood from sources in the Belgian capital and from Brussels Airport that British authorities […]
Seychelles’ Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister inspects progress at domestic airport
WORK ON NEW DOMESTIC PASSENGER TERMINAL PROGRESSING WELL (Posted 14th July 2017) The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Mr. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne has expressed satisfaction with the progress of works at the new domestic passenger terminal building. Minister Loustau-Lalanne visited the Seychelles International Airport recently to see for himself the current state of […]
Ethiopian Airlines announces Bahrain as their next Middle East Destination
BAHRAIN NEXT FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES (Posted 14th July 2017) Ethiopian Airlines has just confirmed that they will commence flights to Bahrain in August this year. The three flights a week will connect Manama, the capital of the Kingdom of Bahrain with Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, using a Boeing B737-800NG for the service. From Addis Ababa […]
From Kaz Kreol to Kafe Kreol – same beach, same location and same TLC
KAFE KREOL TAKES OVER FROM KAZ KREOL (Posted 14th July 2017) The name ‘Kaz Kreol‘ brings back many memories of many visits to the Seychelles’ main island of Mahe, of the good meals enjoyed at the beach side location with friends, journalist colleagues and of course oftentimes my hosts from the Seychelles Tourism Board. A […]
Reunion celebrates ‘Bastille Day’ with fireworks of a different kind
PITON DE LA FOURNAISE ERUPTS ON REUNION ON THE FRENCH NATIONAL DAY (Posted 14th July 2017) In time for the French celebrations of ‘Bastille Day‘ did on the island of Reunion, a region of France, one of the most active volcanoes in the Indian Ocean erupt once again. Earlier today did reports come in from […]
Global tourism trends continue to show growth all round
TOURISM GROWTH CONTINUES SAYS UNWTO (Posted 14th July 2017) International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 6% between 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 others drove results. Prospects for May-August 2017 […]
AFRAA’s 49th Annual General Assembly set for Kigali in November
RWANDAIR WILL BE AFRAA’S #AGA49 HOST AIRLINE (Posted 14th July 2017) The African Airline Association, in short AFRAA, will hold their 49th Annual General Assembly this coming November in Kigali / Rwanda. RwandAir, the flag carrier of Rwanda, currently holds the rotating presidency of the association and will be host airline for the event. Taking […]
Can YOU land a dream job with Save the Rhino?
Interested in the Save the Rhino International Intern Position ? We’re looking for a rhino saver… We’re looking for a rhino saver… Do you have what it takes to be our next Michael Hearn Intern? FIND OUT MORE Applications are now open! Looking for a career in conservation? Need that first chance to join the […]
Cessna clips trees after take off but all escape alive
FIRST AIR ACCIDENT IN A WHILE IN KENYA AS ALL ON BOARD CHEAT DEATH (Posted 14th July 2017) A Citizen TV crew of four plus pilot crashed in the Nairobi suburb of Langata not long after taking off from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. The plane according to records seen took off at 13.44 hrs and went […]
