First impressions from Fancourt
FANCOURT’S MANOR HOUSE – A DELIGHTFUL ENCLAVE IN A DELIGHTFUL ESTATE (Posted 22nd April 2017) First impressions, when good, are bound to stick while first impressions, when not so good, continue to linger and likely cast a permanent cloud over the entire experience when visiting a hotel, resort or as in this case, a 600 […]
Brussels Airlines launches new ‘Hi Belgium’ pass
‘HI BELGIUM‘ PASS ADDS VALUE FOR BRUSSELS AIRLINES PASSENGERS (Posted 22nd April 2017) Tourists who want to visit Belgium or business travelers who wish to add a stopover in the European capital, now have one convenient and advantageous travel formula, the Hi Belgium Pass. The pass is the result of a unique cooperation between Brussels […]
Essential Luangwa / Zambia, one of Africa’s finest reserves
News updates from the Travel Africa Magazine “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain Issue 78 is now out Subscriber copies of our new edition are now in the mail. If you’ve already received your magazine, we hope you’re enjoying it and that our guide is giving you lots of inspiration […]
St. Ange’s presence in Addis Ababa for CAF 2017 seen to boost his campaign
‘GREAT GATHERING‘ DOES ST. ANGE DESCRIBE CAF2017 IN ADDIS ABABA (Posted 22nd April 2017) The largest ever gathering of African Tourism Ministers for a CAF meeting took place this week in Addis Ababa and it has been described as one of the great gatherings. Present also was Dr. Taleb Rifai, the outgoing SG of the […]
Ethics and Tourism in the UNWTO focus
Poland hosts UNWTO Congress on Ethics and Tourism The 3rd International Congress on Ethics and Tourism, to take place in Krakow, Poland on 27-28 April 2017, will discuss ways to advance the commitment of tourism towards sustainable and responsible practices. The event is one of the major components of the ‘Enhancing the Understanding of European […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts look ahead at the next long weekend
Labor Day weekend 2017; stay sane with these six tips How time flies! With Easter gone, it’s time to shift goals to the next weekend break -Labor Day. Set to celebrate and recognize workers across the world, the holiday will be marked on 1st May – which happens to be a Monday! To many, and […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Namibia: ‘Tourism Sector Will Employ 64 000 By 2022’ New Era Namibia’s tourism sector will grow vigorously and would employ 64 160 people by 2022, according to predictions… Read more>> Africa: Re-Branding Africa Unlocks Its Tourism Potential All Africa The major challenge facing Africa is the negative images held about the continent. A constitutional […]
St. Ange candidacy for the UNWTO top job cruising towards election day
MORE ENDORSEMENTS AND MORE VISIBILITY MARK ST. ANGE’S CAMPAIGN (Posted 21st April 2017) The global tourism industry will soon have a new leader, with six remaining candidates bidding to become the next Secretary-General of the UN World Tourism Organization. Talking to Travel Daily this week, one of the candidates, Alain St Ange, vowed to place […]
Seychelles continues to market the islands
SEYCHELLES AT THE AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK (Posted 21st April 2017) The Seychelles Tourism Board took part in the Salon des Comités d’Entreprise’ held in Reunion recently with the aim of promote group leisure travel to Seychelles. Presidents and Chairpersons of over 20 social committees from large to small companies were all seeking the best offer […]
Air Mauritius to launch Geneva flights during next winter season
AIR MAURITIUS PLANS ONCE A WEEK SERVICE TO GENEVA FROM NOVEMBER (Posted 21st April 2017) It was confirmed yesterday that Air Mauritius plans to operate a once per week flight from Port Louis to Geneva / Switzerland, effective on 18th of November. The flight will initially leave Mauritius on a Saturday but switch to a […]
Africa Travel Week 2017 judged another big success
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET AFRICA, IBTM AFRICA AND ILTM AFRICA UNDERWAY IN CAPE TOWN (Posted 21st April 2017) The Africa Travel Week, which kicked off on the 19th of April with its main event, the World Travel Market Africa, is now well underway in the South African port city of Cape Town. The main hall of […]
Just Released: UNWTO World Tourism Barometer March 2017
The UN World Tourism Organization Releases World Tourism Barometer
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM First Park Inn by Radisson Opens in Nairobi Footprint to Africa The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened its 35th hotel in Africa, Park Inn by Radisson in Nairobi, Kenya… Read more>> Construction, Hospitality, Business, Tourism & Investment in Zanzibar Africa Business Fumba Town is the first-of-its-kind gated community in Zanzibar. Located in Fumba, only […]
Zambia Tourism News
Zambia Tourism News Updates
Registrations have just gone live for WYSTC 2017
WYSE Travel Confederation opens registration for the 2017 Congress in Montreal Registrations are open for WYSTC 2017 Hi there, Are you ready to take on the leading trade event for the global youth, student and educational travel industry? Want to hear from industry leaders, forge new business relationships and showcase your brand? How about visiting […]
Reunion announces Sakifo Music Festival dates
MUSIC AND CULTURE RANK HIGH AS REUNION SETS 2017 DATES FOR SAKIFO FESTIVAL (Posted 20th April 2017) The island of La Reunion is a land of exceptional landscapes, a land of great escapades, a land of remarkable ethnic variety. It also offers visitors the unique musical adventures. Every year since 2004, the site […]
From Cape Town / South Africa comes this week’s Tourism Tattler
TOURISM UPDATES FOR ATC READERS, COURTESY OF THE TOURISM TATTLER (Posted 20th April 2017) Editor’s Top Picks: Hotel Bookings: Sustainable Appetite continue reading Namibia Ongava Lodge Anniversary continue reading Cape Town Best City for Millennials continue reading TBCSA Plans for Trade Show Season continue reading Cathay Pacific & Cathay Dragon Merge continue reading Hilton Eyes […]
‘BORN TO BE WILD’ 70’s themed party to raise funds for Colobus Conservation
Colobus Conservation needs your support – so come and join the party A fundraising 70’s Party Towards Colobus Conservation Sat 29 April – Diani House It’s all about good vibes and fun Join us for a 70’s fancy dressed party at Diani House Saturday 29th April. There will be a BBQ Dinner, good friends, the […]
Sanganai confirmed for September as Zimbabwe absent from WTM Africa
ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY CONFIRMS SANGANAI’S NEW DATES (Posted 20th April 2017) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Karikoga Kaseke has earlier in the week confirmed that while the initial dates in June to hold the annual Sanganai World Tourism Expo had to be shifted, will Zimbabwe’s premier tourism trade fair definitely take place […]
Ethiopian Airlines flies to the reopened Abuja Airport with new Airbus A350
More ATQ News from Nigeria and beyond Zimbabwe announces the shift of Sanganai Travel expo to September Kenya Aviation officials in trouble for failed new Kakamega airstrip White Man thrown off a FlySafair flight in South Africa for racial abuse Mzembi promises to include Cities and States if elected as Tourism SG My 25-years Experience […]
Maria plans to travel … read on to find out what prompted that (wise) decision
CANADA AT 150 WHILE IT IS MARIA IN CANADA FOR 50 (Posted 20th April 2017) If you haven’t already heard, let me tell you: Canada celebrates its 150th birthday this year. It’s a big deal for Canada, and it’s a really big deal for me — 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of our little family’s […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja runway reopens Construction Review Online The federal government of Nigeria confirmed the reports and said that normal business activities commenced at the Abuja airport after six weeks of rehabilitation…. Read more>> Inadequate Copyright, Pricing Laws Hamper Liberia’s Sculpture Industry Front Page Africa “Some pieces can be bought for $20 […]
UNWTO on the Ground
UN World Tourism Organization News Updates
It’s never been a better time to choose an aviation career!
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More news from ‘Further Down South’
ATC READERS CAN NOW ENJOY ANOTHER EDITION OF GILL STADEN’S ‘THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ (Posted 19th April 2017) https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/tlbw19apr17-compressed.pdf Inside: 50 kph or 40 kph Arm Giving Dogs at Lusaka Airport Were Mukula logs in transit? New dogs at North Luangwa Collaring young elephants in Kafue Barbel in Liuwa News from Conservation Lower Zambezi Boundary in […]
Fastjet appointment of new Commercial Director completes new leadership
SYLVAIN BOSC JOINS LCC FASTJET AS CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER (Posted 19th April 2017) Fastjet boss Nico Bezuidenhout completed his raid on other airlines executive suits when he brought his latest recruitment, the new CCO Sylvain Bosc on board, who also previously worked at South African Airways. The growing team of aviation specialists recruited filled the […]
Five years and counting as Segera remains Kenya’s top ranked safari property
SEGERA RETREAT’S JENS KOZANY LOOKS BACK AT FIVE YEARS IN KENYA (Posted 19th April 2017) The Segera Retreat’s General Manager Jens Kozany is today celebrating his 5 Year Anniversary at Segera – Congratulations Jens and to many more years to come! Said Jens in a communication earlier this morning: ‘What an incredible time it has […]
2017 UNWTO – IIPT Sustainable Tourism Conference in Montreal in September
African Diaspora Tourism and the 2017 UNWTO – IIPT Sustainable Tourism Conference in Montreal in September The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) – International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) Summit will take place on September 17-21 in Montreal, Canada. This is the 2017 Official Conference of the UN International Year of Sustainable Tourism […]
Mombasa’s new SGR railway station nearing completion
NEW RAILWAY STATION FOR MOMBASA LOCATED IN MIRITINI (Posted 19th April 2017) The new passenger services by Kenya Railways will launch on or about the 01st of June after the new SGR, short for Standard Gauge Railway, has been officially launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Trial runs are presently underway to test the line in […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airline plane lands in Abuja as airport reopens The Guardian Ethiopian Airlines- Ethiopian Airline’s Airbus 350 plane was the first aircraft to land at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja after the airport opened for use 24 hours ahead of schedule…. Read more>> TOURISM Hilton eyes North African […]
