Mountain Tourism in focus at UNWTO
MOUNTAIN TOURISM POTENTIAL UNEXPLOITED ESPECIALLY IN UGANDA’S MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON (Posted 12th April 2017) The potential of mountain tourism to foster economic development, as well as to raise awareness on environmental protection, was the major topic addressed at the 3rd World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Euro-Asian Mountain Resorts Conference. The event was held in Tbilisi, […]
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Fastjet’s new top team completed with appointment of Marketing Director
FASTJET APPOINTS ANOTHER FORMER MANGO EXECUTIVE TO TAKE OVER MARKETING OF THE LCC (Posted 12th April 2017) Fastjet has earlier today confirmed that Hein Kaiser has joined the executive floor of the pan African LCC, taking charge of Marketing and Corporate Communications of the airline’s offices in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Tanzania. Notably is […]
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South African court ruling seen as another big threat to rhino survival
SOUTH AFRICA’S CONSERVATION LEGACY GETS KNOCKED DOWN EVEN FURTHER (Posted 12th April 2017) New trade ruling spells end for rhinos say conservationists With the Sumatran rhino officially extinct in the wild, are South Africa’s rhino doomed to the same fate? Earlier this month the country’s 2009 moratorium on the domestic trade in rhino horn was […]
Light at the end of the tunnel for Mombasa Beach Hotel
VICTOR SHITAKA APPOINTED AS NEW GENERAL MANAGER TO OVERSEE REFURBISHMENTS (Posted 12th April 2017) Kenya Safari Lodges and Hotels Ltd, comprising the Mombasa Beach Hotel but also Voi Safari Lodge and Ngulia Safari Lodge, has been in the doldrums for some time with lack of funding by the principal shareholders, high among them the Kenya […]
Brussels Airlines passenger numbers grow again in March
MARCH BRINGS MORE PASSENGERS ON TO BRUSSELS AIRLINES FLIGHTS (Posted 11th April 2017) 686,299 passengers flew with Brussels Airlines during the month of March. The seat load factor of the flights amounted to an average of 74.8%. The number of passengers grew by 51.4 percent, but this spectacular growth is largely due to the fact […]
The latest Tourism Tattler edition is now available
MAGAZINE ISSUE 04 – APRIL 2017 Looking at the pristine environments of Grootbos and Sibuya nature reserves whose images grace our April edition cover, and at all of the dandelion seed graphics scattered throughout the images of this month’s content, it’s pretty obvious that we are committed to the 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Ethiopian Airlines Codeshare Agreement with Air Europa Takes Effect Footprint to Africa The free sale codeshare agreement gives the partner airlines access to each other’s network by creating smooth connection at their respective hubs…. Read more>> In Focus: Lagos Hotel Market Update Hospitality.net Whereas Nigeria is blessed with ample ecological and cultural resources, leisure […]
Laikipians speak up on their long lasting troubles
ISSUE # .12 Where Is Government? Why Do They Allow This Chaos? Asks a Laikipian citizen in pursuit of political office…. The failure of County and National government to address the livestock incursions into Laikipia and neighbouring counties has now reached disproportionate dimensions. We’ll soon find out if their moves are too little too late. […]
Swaziland Tourism Authority exhibits at WTM Africa 2017
Meet Swaziland Tourism at WTM Africa Swaziland Tourism Authority exhibits at WTM Africa 2017 The Swaziland Tourism Authority will be showcasing the magnificent offerings that the beautiful Kingdom of Swaziland has to offer at the World Travel Market Africa taking place from 19th to the 21st of April 2017 at the CTICC in Cape Town. […]
A Lebanese Village built with wealth from Nigeria
More ATQ News from Nigeria and beyond Basking in Nature’s Splendour at Lansdown Aburi Resort A unique resort that brings you close to nature, with facilities that won’t make you miss the city life, is less than an hour’s drive from Accra, Ghana. Demola Ojo writes from the hills of Aburi… Read more There are […]
Reunion Island Tourism showcases at WTM Africa 2017
Reunion Island Tourism will present the island at WTM Africa This year’s World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), will bring some of the most prominent exhibitors and professionals within the hospitality, travel and tourism industry together, and Reunion Island Tourism Board is set to take centre […]
Seychelles names date for Carnival and rebrands as ‘Laserenad Enternasyonal Sesel’
SEYCHELLES CARNIVAL BECOMES PART OF THE ‘FESTIVAL KREOL‘ (Posted 11th April 2017) October the 28th has been named as the day when the ‘Carnaval de Carnivals – the Carnival International de Victoria‘ will be staged this year as part of the October festivities planned for the annual ‘Festival Kreol‘. The name of the carnival is […]
Rift Valley Railways gets more time as Kenya Railways compelled to hold termination
UGANDAN REFUSAL TO AGREE WITH KENYA RAILWAYS EARNS RIFT VALLEY RAILWAYS TIME (Posted 11th April 2017) Kenya Railways, shaken by the refusal of their Ugandan colleagues at Uganda Railways to join in terminating the Rift Valley Railways concession, has given the clearest indication yet that they will not immediately proceed with executing the termination, in […]
Endorsements keep rolling in for St. Ange as other candidates struggle to keep up the momentum
ST. ANGE’S GROWING ENDORSEMENTS CAUSE OF CONCERN FOR OTHER UNWTO CANDIDATES (Posted 11th April 2017) Already highly respected around the world when holding the office as Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine in the Seychelles government has Alain St. Ange reeled in top ranked endorsements as his campaign continues to make waves around […]
Next phase underway in Air Austral / Air Madagascar partnership
CEO’S OF AIR MADAGASCAR AND AIR AUSTRAL SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (Posted 11th April 2017) The two Indian Ocean airlines, both being the home airlines of Vanilla Islands members Reunion and Madagascar, have taken the next steps towards cementing their recently announced partnership, when the two CEO’s put pen to paper to effect a broad […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways Vacations® introduces Family, Culture and Safari package for summer travel South African Airlines – The “Family, Culture, and Safari” package is designed to allow families the opportunity to immerse in the rich heritage and culture of South Africa…. Read more>> TOURISM Africa’s first Radisson RED hotel to […]
Air Europa and Ethiopian Airlines sign open codeshare deal
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES SIGNS OPEN CODESHARE DEAL WITH AIR EUROPA (Posted 10th April 2017) Effective by midnight tonight, 11th of April 2017, will an open codeshare agreement between Air Europa and Ethiopian Airlines go into effect. The new partnership is a free sale codeshare agreement, thereby allowing the partner airlines access to each other’s network by […]
Fastjet adds fourth Harare to Victoria Falls flight
VICTORIA FALLS ATTRACTS YET MORE FLIGHTS AS FASTJET ADDS FOURTH FREQUENCY (Posted 10th April 2017) Fastjet Zimbabwe over the weekend launched their fourth weekly flight from Harare to Victoria Falls, according to the airline due to growing demand for seats on the route. The airline, which previously operated three weekly flights on the route on […]
Four Points by Sheraton now open as Best Western Premier brand dumped by owners
OUT WITH BEST WESTERN AS FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON TAKES OVER (Posted 10th of April 2017) The rebranding of the former Best Western Premier into a Four Points by Sheraton in Nairobi’s Hurlingham suburb is now complete and the hotel opened its doors today with, as before 96 rooms, meeting rooms, restaurants, pool and gym. […]
ATTA’s latest news updates from across the African continent
Dear Readers of ATC News, and while appreciating the updates also consider to become a member of ATTA where it is all about Africa … Lewa Wilderness releases New Photography Lewa Wilderness Introducing our brand new lodge photography recently shot by the excellent Stevie Mann. Read More Severin Sea Lodge and Severin Safari Camp start 360° […]
Kenya Airways supports the Technical University of Kenya’s aviation programme
KENYA AIRWAYS, BOEING AND GENERAL ELECTRIC BOOST LOCAL AEROSPACE AND AVIATION TRAINING (Posted 10th April 2017) Aerospace and Aviation Engineering programme students at Technical University of Kenya (TUK) can now afford hands-on training on a high-tech CF6-80A2 aircraft engine that powers Airbus A310 and Boeing 767 courtesy of national airline Kenya Airways, which as often […]
Carlson Rezidor’s Park Inn Nairobi counting down to opening day
PARK INN NAIROBI SET FOR OPENING AFTER EASTER (Posted 10th April 2017) (Seen here from right to left are Mercy Njiru, Marketing and Communications Manager, Ruth Mwalwa, Sales Manager and Eric Muiruri, F&B Manager of the new Park Inn Nairobi) A flying visit to Nairobi over the past few days allowed for a closer look […]
Seychelles Tourism presents market data for Q1 of 2017
ARRIVALS UP BY 18 PERCENT AFTER Q1 OF THIS YEAR (Posted 10th April 2017) Seychelles tourism has started on a good note this year as its main markets are doing well except for France which is still taking time to pick up. The Chief Executive of the Seychelles Tourism Board Mrs. Sherin Francis said this […]
Seychelles Tourism courts Reunion’s travelers
SEYCHELLES RECORDS MAJOR INCREASE IN TRAVELERS FROM REUNION (Posted 10th April 2017) A group of 35 trade decision makers from Reunion Island met local partners at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Hotel during a ‘meet and exchange’ programme hosted by the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB). The aim of the workshop was to give our local […]
Seychelles Tourism telling its story
LATEST ‘INSIDE SEYCHELLES‘ TOURISM MAGAZINE NOW OUT (Posted 10th April 2017) ‘Visibility is touted as one of the principal ingredients of relevance’ and those were the bold words of the editor of Inside Seychelles, Glynn Burridge himself as he published his fine-tuned portion of remarks in the fifth edition of the magazine. The magazine has […]
Air Tanzania – change old against new?
AIR TANZANIA’S AGED Q300 DUE TO GO? (Posted 10th April 2017) Speculation is growing over the fate of Air Tanzania’s aging Bombardier Q300 aircraft which maintenance input has been growing almost correspondingly with age and use. While the aircraft, MSN 474 only joined the ATCL fleet in 2008 under registration 5H-MWF is the plane nevertheless […]
Nyamu embarks on another ‘Elephant Walk’
WALKING FROM NAIROBI TO MARSABIT IN SUPPORT OF ELEPHANTS (Posted 09th April 2017) Jim Nyamu is ‘on the road again‘ in the truest sense of the word. Last year he completed a spectacular feat, walking across the Eastern African countries to create awareness of the plight of the African elephants in our region and after […]
