#Seychelles move into high gear towards their first combined Festival Kreol and Carnival
IT IS ALL ABOUT CREOLE HERITAGE AND IDENTITY THIS YEAR AS THE #SEYCHELLES GEAR UP TO THEIR FESTIVAL KREOL (Posted 14th September 2017) Having attended all the previous editions of what was until last year known as the ‘Carnival International de Victoria, aka Carnaval de Carnivals‘ will this year’s inaugural combination of the annual ‘Festival […]
Kenya Airways and Kenya Tourism affirm closer partnership
#KENYA’S NATIONAL AIRLINE AND TOURISM BOARD JOIN HANDS TO PROMOTE THE COUNTRY (Posted 13th September 2017) Kenya Airways and the Kenya Tourism Board recently moved to strengthen their partnership which was launched last year when one of the airline’s #Boeing #B787 #Dreamliners was christianed as a Magical Kenya flying ambassador. During the brief ceremony did […]
#UNWTO 22nd General Assembly Day 2 Updates
DAY 2 OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF #UNWTO’S 22ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Lai Mohammed Emerges Vice President of World Tourism Body Premium Times The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on Wednesday elected Nigeria as Vice President, Africa at its ongoing 22nd General Assembly in Chengdu, Sichuan Province of Southwest China…. Read more>> Kenya Airways and Sports Ministry sign official travel partnership agreement Logistics Update Africa […]
Ol Pejeta | No change in 2018 as Kenya’s leading conservancy holds rates
Ol Pejeta Conservancy holds tariffs for 2018 Dear ATC Readers, 2018 Entry Rates In spite of the increasing costs involved in protecting rhinos, and ever growing inflation costs, Ol Pejeta Conservancy has decided to hold the current 2017 Conservancy Entry rates for 2018. Over the last four years, we have seen a steady and consistent […]
Uganda prepares for the World Tourism Day fete on the Ssese Islands
POPULAR UGANDAN TOURISM DESTINATION PROVIDES THE VENUE FOR WORLD TOURISM DAY FETE (Posted 13th September 2017) World Tourism Day, commemorated every year on the 27th of September, is a global annual day of celebration where people the world over join together to reflect on the importance and benefits that stem from tourism. In Uganda, the […]
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The Travel Africa Magazine – Another edition is coming up How to be a guide, make an impact and a good cuppa Life is about moments. Create them. Don’t wait for them. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the earthquake in Mexico, and Hurricane Irma which has ravaged parts of the Caribbean […]
UNGA Special Events | Register Now
Corporate Council on Africa Events Update Corporate Council on Africa Presents Special Events | UNGA 2017 Learn More | Register Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host a number of special events on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. CCA will convene Heads of State, high level government officials and […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tourism Boards Team Up to Attract High-Yield International Visitors Skift The destination marketing organizations (DMOs) NYC & Company and Cape Town Tourism are embarking upon the first-ever city-to-city partnership between groups in the United… Read more>> South African Youth Travel Confederation conference underway in Port Elizabeth RNews Port Elizabeth is the host city for […]
Daily updates from the UNWTO 22nd General Assembly in Chengdu / China
UNWTO 22nd General Assembly Daily Updates 1
Just a few days left for the next STTA Kenya training courses
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Kenya’s Najib Balala elected to key UNWTO position
NAJIB BALALA MAKES A COMEBACK AT UNWTO AS CHAIR OF THE AFRICA COMMISSION (Posted 12th September 2017) The ongoing General Assembly of the UN World Tourism Organization earlier today elected Kenya’s Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala as Chairperson of the UNWTO Commission on Africa for a two year term of office from 2017 to 2019. […]
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Get your World Travel Market London free e-badge NOW 06th – 08th November 2017 Excel, London Register Travel Discounts Find Exhibitors Are You A Buyer? Activate your e-badge for WTM London With less than two months to go until WTM London opens, now is the time to activate your e-badge for free! Join more than […]
Brussels Airlines establishes a new passenger record for August
AFRICAN DESTINATIONS HELP DRIVE BRUSSELS AIRLINES PASSENGER NUMBERS UP (Posted 12th September 2017) Information received from Brussels Airlines indicates an 85 percent load factor across the entire network for the month of August which constitutes a rise of seats sold by 2.8 percent. 825,157 passengers boarded the 6,810 scheduled flights carried out by Brussels Airlines […]
Kenya Tourism reassures MKTE trade visitors
MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO GOES AHEAD AS PLANNED (Posted 11th September 2017) The Kenya Tourism Board has moved to reassure trade visitors and hosted buyers ahead of the upcoming Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2017, that, despite the present political situation in the country, the show will go ahead as planned. Said KTB in a media […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Kenya Airways all set to enter US skies Logistics Update Africa The state-owned Kenya Airways has received the final permission from the United States of America Department of Transportation (DOT) to enter the US skies. With this, Kenya Airways has bagged the permit for both passenger and cargo operations to the United States of […]
Richard Kimenyi joins Hemingways Nairobi as General Manager
HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI WELCOMES RICHARD KIMENYI AS THEIR NEW GENERAL MANAGER (Posted 11th September 2017) Hemingways Collection has named Mr. Richard Kimenyi as the new General Manager for Hemingways Nairobi. In his new role, Mr. Kimenyi will be responsible for all operations of the 45-suite boutique hotel. Mr. Kimenyi brings over 30 years’ experience with him […]
Antonov landing accident brings traffic at Goma to a halt
ANTONOV 26 SUFFERS MAJOR DAMAGE AS AIRCRAFT OVERSHOOTS RUNWAY AND ENDS UP IN VOLCANIC ROCK (Posted 11th September 2017) (Picture by Eddie Mwela @EddieMwela on Twitter) Air traffic in Goma was brought to a halt yesterday when an Antonov 26B, suffering the loss of engine power after take off, returned to the airport but overshot […]
Rail services to Uganda under threat as former RVR staff in Kenya refuse to go back to work
WILL THE TRAINS TO KAMPALA CONTINUE OR NOT ASK CLIENTS OF FORMER RIFT VALLEY RAILWAYS (Posted 11th September 2017) If Kenya Railways is indeed on track as their logo suggests, only time will tell as the company continues to be embroiled in a labour dispute with the former RVR staff, which going by a court […]
#Uganda’s mountain gorillas the destination of choice for East Africa tourists
AURIC AIR ADDS MORE SERENGETI – ENTEBBE FLIGHTS ON RISING DEMAND FOR GORILLA TRACKING (Posted 11th September 2017) Figures speak for themselves, normally they do anyway for those with open eyes, and it is therefore no surprise that the combination of a classic East African safari with tracking mountain gorillas has taken a sharp upswing […]
Marriott International pushes new loyalty promotions
MARRIOTT AND STARWOOD MARKET THEIR LOYALTY PROGRAMMES AHEAD OF BUSY SEASON (Posted 10th September 2017) In time for the peak business and holiday travel season, Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), award-winning loyalty programs from Marriott International, Inc. are announcing rewarding new offers for members. Under the Marriott Rewards’ MegaBonus promotion members have the […]
Welcome to Edition 14 of Alain St. Ange’s tourism report
Reproduced here with express permission of Alain St. Ange for readers of ATC News is edition number 14 of his tourism report, extensively covering the Seychelles and other Vanilla Islands in the Indian Ocean. Click on the link below to access the original report and enjoy the read: http://mailchi.mp/c9cce7a4d80b/saint-ange-tourism-report-14th-edition
US flights from Kenya? Not yet says Kenya Airways.
MANY STEPS AHEAD FOR KENYA AIRWAYS BEFORE US FLIGHTS CAN BECOME A REALITY (Posted 10th September 2017) Following local media reports in Kenya, which suggested that flights to the United States by national carrier Kenya Airways were literally just weeks away, has the airline clarified in a statement what steps are still to be taken […]
Out goes Tune and in comes Ibis Styles
ACCOR HOTELS’ IBIS STYLES TAKES OVER FROM TUNE HOTELS (Posted 09th September 2017) Effective beginning of September has Accor Hotels brand ‘ibisStyles‘ taken over what used to be the Tune Inn in Nairobi’s Westlands area. The launch marketing campaign though appeared to be rather muted as the market expected a big splash though outgoing Tune […]
Lake Victoria Serena completes second children golf camp
GOLF CAMP FOR KIDS AT LAKE VICTORIA SERENA GOLF RESORT & SPA ONCE AGAIN A SUCCESS (Posted 09th September 2017) Helping your child become a better golfer just got a little easier after the successful conclusion of the resort’s first ever golf camp for kids. In fact, when it comes to learning the game of […]
Win a safari for two to #CampiYaKanzi
AN APPEAL WITH A CHANCE TO WIN BIG … Free Dream Safari for you and a Friend! Jambo ATC Readers, This year we are giving away a chance for you and a friend to win a FREE SAFARI at CAMPI YA KANZI for 3 NIGHTS! All it takes to enter is a $10 donation towards […]
Reggae band #Karamoja to give farewell performance in #Kampala before returning to #Belgium
FROM THE NYEGENYEGE FESTIVAL TO KARAMOJA TO KAMPALA (Posted 09th September 2017) (Picture courtesy of Ronny De Coster) When the invitation for the music festival Nyege Nyege came, the Karamoja group members soon decided to give their journey a bit more ooomph. The idea was born to make a documentary about how a band looks […]
An appeal ‘ForRangers’
HELP SUPPORT FRONTLINE ANTI POACHING STAFF (Posted 09th September 2017) (www.forrangers.com) Keith Roberts just launched another appeal to help support the frontline staff in the fight against illegal poaching, the ranger forces employed by national wildlife management bodies and other organizations. I found his appeal worth it to be republished here on my blog, to […]
