Blue Panorama returns to Mombasa ignoring election jitters
ITALIAN CHARTER RESUMES SERVICES TO MOMBASA JUST DAYS AHEAD OF KENYAN ELECTIONS (Posted 02nd August 2017) The coast tourism fraternity welcomed the return to Blue Panorama to Mombasa just days prior to the general and presidential elections in Kenya, saying it was a vote of confidence in the country, the destination and a sign that […]
Save the date for AVI AFRIQUE 2017
Dear ATC Readers, Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS) is proud to present the 6th annual AVI AFRIQUE Africa Aviation Innovation Summit. This year’s Summit will explore the theme: We are always looking for ways to improve each event and this year is no different – if you are looking to meet with […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Hotel operator targets a projected growth of 150,000 rooms in 38 countries by 2022 Namibia Economist Marriott,the control shareholder of the Protea Group, operated in Namibia by United Africa Group, this week through the news agency APO announced Marriott International’s… Read more>> TOURISM RwandAir Opens New Hub in Benin as […]
RwandAir enters African big league with launch of second hub in Cotonou
RWANDAIR ESTABLISHES A SECOND HUB IN COTONOU TO LAUNCH AIR SERVICES FROM BENIN (Posted 02nd August 2017) RwandAir the national airline of the Republic of Rwanda just announced that it has been granted the seventh freedom rights by the Government of Benin. The seventh freedom rights allow an airline to base its operations outside its […]
Just Released: UNWTO World Tourism Barometer
UN World Tourism Organization publishes the latest global industry ‘Barometer’ giving key indicators of future growth
Africa to meet in Egypt to discuss future business relations
SHARM EL SHEIKH SET TO HOST AFRICAN LEADERS FROM BUSINESS AND POLITICS IN DECEMBER (Posted 02nd August 2017) The Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation of Egypt and COMESA Regional Investment Agency announced today the holding of Africa 2017 (www.BusinessForAfricaForum.com), a high-level forum offering participants an unparalleled platform for promoting trade and investment within Africa. […]
RwandAir launches Cotonou flights
COTONOU MAKES IT 23 DESTINATIONS FOR RWANDAIR (Posted 01st August 2017) RwandAir is shortly launching their inaugural flight from Kigali to Cotonou, the capital city of Benin. This will be the 23rd destination of the airline and the 7th in West Africa, expanding the network of Africa’s fastest growing airline even further. The aircraft regularly […]
oneworld airline alliance announces award for best alliance for wine
oneworld news updates oneworld News Raise a glass to oneworld – best alliance for wines Judges at a leading wine-tasting competition have raised their glasses to the oneworld® alliance and many of its member airlines. oneworld is named the best alliance for wine in the 2017 Wines on the Wing survey published today by US […]
Another ‘Best’ for the Seychelles
‘TRAVEL + LEISURE‘ NAMES SEYCHELLES THEIR BEST INDIAN OCEAN ISLAND (Posted 01st August 2017) Seychelles was represented at the Travel + Leisure’s 2017 World’s Best Awards ceremony held in New York City last Wednesday. Some 200 guests attended the event hosted by Travel + Leisure’s Publisher, Mr. Joseph Messer and their Editor in Chief, Mr. […]
Reunion Island – End your Year with an Adventure
Reunion Island Tourism Updates Reunion Island boasts unique experiences that has made this tropical gem a must visit destination for that much needed year-end break. 01st of August 2017 Reunion Island – End your year with an adventure Reunion Island boasts unique experiences that has made this tropical gem a must visit destination for that […]
Your bimonthly update from the Northern Rangelands Trust
News Updates from the Northern Rangelands Trust June & July 2017 update from NRT NRT Digest June & July 2017 Photo of the month – orphaned elephants with their Samburu keepers at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary in Namunyak Conservancy. Photo by Ami Vitale. VIP USAID Visit to Kalama Kalama Community Conservancy were proud to host […]
World Rangers Day Highlights The Real Cost of Wildlife Conservation
Ol Pejeta Conservancy reflects on World Ranger Day and the contributions to conservation they make WORLD RANGERS DAY HIGHLIGHTS THE REAL COST OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION 31st July is World Rangers Day, commemorating wildlife rangers killed on duty, as well as acknowledging their vital contribution to the protection of endangered species such as elephants and white […]
Zambia, Egypt, boots, rhinos and ostriches
Enjoy the latest edition of the Travel Africa Extra Magazine Information, stories, interviews and advice for readers of Travel Africa magazine Welcome to the July 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 […]
Chinese woman nabbed at Nairobi Airport with over 100 kgs of blood ivory
ANOTHER ARREST AT JKIA OVER IVORY SMUGGLING – AND AGAIN A CHINESE CITIZEN (Posted 01st August 2017) About 120 kilograms of blood ivory were confiscated and the owner, a Chinese woman traveling from Harare via Nairobi to Vietnam, arrested when sniffer dogs and vigilant customs and security officers smelled the proverbial rat. Jomo Kenyatta International […]
Termination of RVR concession by Kenya rattles Ugandan railway users
RIFT VALLEY RAILWAYS CONCESSION CANCELLED BY KENYA RAILWAYS LEAVING UGANDA IN THE COLD (Posted 01st August 2017) Reports from Nairobi suggest that Kenya Railways has now formally cancelled the concession for Rift Valley Railways and that measures have already been agreed between the two parties to put in place timelines, action lists and a handover […]
Political motives suggested for Kenya Airways pilots go slow action
PILOTS PLAY POLITICS AS DEMANDS GROW TO CLIP THEIR WINGS FOR GOOD (Posted 01st August 2017) Delays and cancellations of Kenya Airways flights over the last weekend and into the early days of this week have been traced back to members of the rabid pilots union KALPA who failed to report to work. Reactions were […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Here’s How South Africa’s Tourism Sector Is Booming Despite Recession Ventures Africa “We believe that the tourism sector, which is not rand hedged, has the potential to pull us out of recession and to save and grow jobs,” Winde said…. Read more>> Q&A: UNWTO secretary-general on exploring Africa’s sustainable tourism opportunities Devex As African […]
News from Kafunta Safaris in Zambia
News updates from Zambia’s Kafunta Safaris Like Tweet Forward = Dear ATC Readers, July is already behind us, which means we are well into the second half of our 2017 season, it’s amazing how quickly it is all going. Anke, Ron & Luke were here for a couple of weeks, while Luke was on school […]
Marriott introduces new Sales and Marketing Team for Africa
NEW TEAM FOR MARRIOTT TO MARKET AFRICAN PROPERTIES (Posted 31st July 2017) Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) earlier today announced the expansion and strengthening of its Sales and Marketing Leadership Team for the Middle East and Africa. This new initiative comes on the heels of the successful mega merger between Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts […]
Atta – African Travel and Tourism Association – News Summary
African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates … Signed up to become a member yet? 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 Weekly News […]
Ghana Hotels first to launch Handy Travellers phone
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 range […]
Air Seychelles announces Duesseldorf suspension after recent Durban pullout
AIR SEYCHELLES ANNOUNCES REDUCTION OF FLIGHTS TO PARIS AND PULL OUT FROM DUSSELDORF (Posted 31st July 2017) Air Seychelles’ decision to reduce their nonstop flights between Mahe and Paris from the present four services per week to three already from September while Duesseldorf flights will be axed altogether has thrown a spanner in the works […]
Tour D’ EAC teams arrive in Kampala
TOUR D’ EAC START IMMINENT AS TEAMS SET UP CAMP IN KAMPALA (Posted 31st July 2017) The grand flag off of the 2nd East African Bicycle Tour known as ‘Tour D’ EAC‘ 2017 is due to take place tomorrow at the Independence Monument, Kampala Uganda. Located below the Sheraton Hotel gardens, opposite the Grand Imperial […]
World Travel Awards News
World Travel Awards Updates including confirmation that the Africa edition will this year be held in Kigali / Rwanda NEWSLETTER July 2017 World Travel Awards makes for Mexico World Travel Awards will host its much anticipated Latin America Ceremony 2017 at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya located on Mexico’s breathtakingly beautiful Caribbean Coast […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report – Edition 8
Saint Ange Tourism Report 30th July 2017 By Alain St.Ange of SAINT ANGE CONSULTANCY Welcome to Edition #8 of 2017. I start this edition with a quote I really appreciate from Winston Churchill – "You cannot reach your destination if you stop to throw stones at every dog that barks." Whether the masses realize it […]
Information update by Kenya Airways vis a vis flight disruptions
KENYA AIRWAYS GETS AHEAD OF THE RUMOUR MILL BY GIVING DETAILS ON FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS (Posted 29th July 2017) Kenya Airways has issued a further statement, giving an update on today’s flight disruptions caused by an apparent crew shortage which hit earlier today. Said the airline just moments ago: Start Quote: Further to our earlier statement, […]
Le Duc de Praslin given top ranking by German online forum
NEAR PERFECT MARKS FOR ‘LE DUC DE PRASLIN‘ BY GERMAN ONLINE SURVEY Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas has been singled out yet again this year with a top award, by the popular German speaking online travel forum Holiday Check. The award is limited to establishments that have won excellent reviews with a high […]
Kenya Airways reacts to flight disruptions
FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS AT KENYA AIRWAYS PROMPT PUBLIC STATEMENT (Posted 29th July 2017) Flight disruptions earlier today hit Kenya Airways resulting in a number of services to be either delayed or having to be cancelled altogether. As a result did the carrier issue a statement just an hour ago to calm stormy waters as their passengers […]
TIRED OF THE POLITICS? ESCAPE TO DIANI AND COME TO ALFAJIRI
Alfajiri Villas – take a break from politics and get away to Diani’s best kept secret … ESCAPE THE POLITICS AND COME TO ALFAJIRI Last minute pampering at Alfajiri Escape the politics and come to the stunning Diani coast and stay in East Africa’s most spectacular villas! Comprising of three completely unique villas which can […]
UNWTO supports Seychelles to develop Tourism Satellite Accounts
SEYCHELLES MOVE TOWARDS TOURISM SATELLITE ACCOUNTING (Posted 29th July 2017) The Tourism Department is pushing ahead with its objective to have tangible measurement of the economic impact of tourism that has long been the mainstay of the Seychelles economy. With work already started to develop a Tourism Satellite Account for Seychelles, stakeholders in the industry […]
