All ladies crew takes Brussels Airlines A320 to Berlin
BRUSSELS AIRLINES’ ALL LADIES CREW FLY ITB EXHIBITORS TO BERLIN (Posted 09th March 2017) On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, Brussels Airlines yesterday operated its Berlin flight with all female cockpit and cabin crew members. Under the slogan #BeBoldForChange, International Women’s day is organized all over the world today to emphasize once again […]
Qatar Airways launches patented new Business Class Seat
WHO NEEDS FIRST CLASS ANY LONGER WHEN QATAR AIRWAYS OFFERS THE BEST SEAT IN THE SKY? (Posted 09th March 2017) Qatar Airways yesterday hosted a packed press conference on the opening day of the world’s largest tourism trade fair, ITB Berlin, to unveil its highly anticipated and revolutionary new Business Class experience to the world’s […]
UBER Kenya under yet more pressure as drivers walk away from talks
UBER BOSSES RECENT NOTORIETY COSTS COMPANY DEARLY IN KENYA (Posted 09th March 2017) Reports from Nairobi suggest that the present phase of negotiations between taxi hailing giant UBER and their Kenyan drivers have come to naught when representatives of the drivers walked away from the talks. Yet new demands by the local management of UBER […]
Berlin ITB welcomes Kenya’s tourism who is who
BALALA HEADS KENYAN DELEGATION TO ITB 2017 (Posted 09th March 2017) Over 40 Kenyan travel trade stakeholders are showcasing their tourism offerings at this year’s International Tourism Bourse, in short ITB in Germany. This comes against the backdrop of a rise of 10.4 percent in arrivals for the last year. The Kenyan delegation led by […]
News from ‘Further Down South’
MORE NEWS FROM ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND (Posted 08th March 2017) Thanks once again to Gill Staden for her tireless efforts to bring us news from her part of Africa. https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/tlbw8mar17-compressed.pdf Inside It keeps raining Livingstone Business Directory New Dog Unit for Lusaka More Solar Power Kasama Clean-up Driving Liuwa in the Rains Bangweulu […]
Air Seychelles’ new Duesseldorf flights make waves in Germany
AIR SEYCHELLES NEW DÜSSELDORF FLIGHTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT (Posted 08th March 2017) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, hosted a media conference in the German capital Berlin today as part of the run-up to the upcoming launch of its Düsseldorf service. Set to commence on 30th of March, the twice-weekly service […]
Revised 2017 flight schedule and tariffs for Coastal Aviation in Tanzania
Coastal Aviation publishes revised tariffs and schedule changes Coastal Aviation’s latest schedule release is online! Download the revised schedule and price list for flights beyond the 1st of June 2017. For your convenience New Flights, Recent Updates, Fast Class Flights, Shared Charters and Inducement Flights have been highlighted by a color code which allows an […]
Ol Pejeta ‘Escapes’ …
Welcome back to Ol Pejeta Escapes. We have some amazing specials for the month of March. Don’t miss out. THE SAFARI SHUTTLE IS RUNNING AGAIN Back by popular demand, Ol Pejeta’s Safari Shuttle allows you to spend a day on the Conservancy and enjoy the wildlife and many attractions Ol Pejeta has to offer without […]
Let’s get this show on the road
The Travel Africa Magazine says: Let’s get this show on the road Jambo! Whether you’re a reader, a traveler or an adventurer, these blogs may just give you the inspiration and information you need to explore your next destination! Let’s get this show on the road Phil Clisby recounts a recent(ish) self-drive trip around Namibia, […]
St. Patricks Day at The Dragons Den
The Nesbitt Castle set to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Dragons Den One of my favourite places in Zimbabwe, just at the outskirts of Bulawayo, intends to paint the castle green for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day … So if you are in the neighbourhood, don’t miss this party … The Nesbitt Castle View […]
Austria reduces Air Travel Tax by half as other countries drag their feet
IATA APPLAUDS CUT IN AUSTRIAN AIR TRAVEL TAXWHILE IN AFRICA THE COST OF TICKETS REMAINS SKY HIGH (Posted 08th March 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement that the Austrian Air Travel Tax will be halved from 01st of January 2018. The Austrian Ministers Council confirmed that the decision was taken to […]
Tourism transforms your hearts and minds
OPEN YOUR HEARTS AND MINDS – UNWTO SECRETARY GENERAL DR. TALEB RIFAI AT THE OPENING OF ITB 2017 (Posted 08th March 2017) Tourism can transform our world and build better understanding in a world living a deficit of tolerance said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, at the opening ceremony of the 2017 edition of ITB Berlin […]
Have you considered IATA Training at the Turkish Aviation Academy
IATA Training Courses at the Turkish Aviation Academy … less hassle with Visa, daily flights from East Africa and way more cost effective …
Kenya courts Bollywood film tycoons
KENYA WANTS TO BE BOLLYWOOD’S FILM DESTINATION OF CHOICE (Posted 08th March 2017) Kenya seeks to entice leading bollywood production companies into the country to explore diverse and premier shooting destination for their upcoming movies. Speaking during the just concluded India International Film Tourism Conclave (IIFTC) in India, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Director Dr. Mohanjeet […]
Four Major Wildlife crises in SA and where is the DEA?
Conservation Action Trust News Updates on South Africa’s failure to protect wildlife 4 Major Wildlife crises in SA, where is the DEA? 3 March 2017 | Traveller24 | Louzel Lombard Steyn | Cape Town – While the Department of Environmental Affairs is the custodian of SA’s wildlife and natural resources on a governmental level, a […]
Apply now for the Aviation Management Program and receive 15% off tuition fee
IATA Training – Apply and improve your skills Share this email with a colleague Follow us: SaveSaveSaveSave Early-bird special: Apply by March 31, 2017 and receive 15% off your tuition fee Designed for aviation, travel and transportation professionals with a minimum of three years’ work experience, the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) combines the academic […]
Lillian Gaitho’s midweek contribution focuses on what a hotel room should offer
Eight Must Have Hotel Room Requirements A hotel, wherever located is a second home for the guest; budget friendly, or exclusively grandeur, it must cover a little beyond mere basics and creature comforts. Here is a checklist guideline from Jumia Travel, that should help you anytime you are booking into your stay away from home. […]
Wellington Manjengwa of Zimbabwe writes: Alain St Ange: A Story of Defying the Odds
Alain St Ange, the global ‘Tourism For All‘ man: A Story of Defying the Odds Wellington Manjengwa of Zimbabwe writes: Alain St Ange: A Story of Defying the Odds In truth, life is tough. It is designed to defeat the weak and eliminate all those who show signs of weakness when it matters most. As […]
What Future Laikipia?
IS LAIKIPIA BURNING OR WILL I BURN FOR ASKING THE QUESTION … LWF on “WHAT FUTURE LAIKIPIA?” There has never been a more vital time to ask this question than now. We are faced with a rampant demand for natural resources to support our livestock and agriculture sectors. Consumption of these resources in Laikipia is […]
Mount Kenya Launches New Challenge
Mount Kenya Three Peaks Challenge for our Horse Patrol Team Mount Kenya Three Peaks Challenge 2017 Join and support us once again as we try to summit all three peaks of Africa’s second highest mountain Climb – 16th to 21st March Fundraiser event @ One Stop Nanyuki – Saturday 25th March 100% of the funds […]
Reunion Island – it does not come any better …
Reunion Island – A perfect destination for Easter and all year round Reunion Island. A perfect Easter holiday destination Located in the Indian Ocean, Reunion Island can be reached with home airline Air Austral from several destinations in Europe, from across the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands, from Asia and also from Johannesburg. Europeans, South African […]
International Women’s Day 2017
A SALUTE TO WOMEN IN AFRICA AND BEYOND (Posted 08th March 2017) This year’s International Women’s Day is themed Be Bold for Change. Having worked extensively in the tourism sector, I believe there is no better custodian of this narrative than the women who give of their time, skills and expertise while working in tourism; […]
RwandAir uses fifth freedom rights to better connect West Africa
RWANDAIR CONNECTS LIBREVILLE VIA DOUALA TO ABIDJAN (Posted 08th March 2017) RwandAir, Africa’s fastest growing airline, has confirmed that they are now, under fifth freedom rights, connecting Libreville with Abidjan, via Douala. This added connection has vastly improved connectivity between these three major West African cities without having to fly half way across the continent […]
Seychelles makes another ITB appearance led by Minister Loustau-Lalanne
A RECORD 28 COMPANIES FROM SEYCHELLES EXHIBIT IN BERLIN AT ITB2017 (Posted 08th March 2017) The Seychelles tourism industry will once again be present with a 40 member delegation, representing some 28 companies, at the upcoming ITB Berlin tourism trade fair which kicks off in the morning The delegation is this year headed by the […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.- AFRICA RELATIONS Trump’s new travel order: Sudan, Somalia and Libya remain banned Africanews The 10-day period is believed to be in place to avert some of the chaotic scenes that were seen at US airports after the first ban which was to take immediate effect… Read more>> TOURISM AFRAA Demands Progress On African Open […]
Zimbabwe seeks to market her attractions at ITB2017 in Berlin
LARGE DELEGATION FROM ZIMBABWE MAKES AN APPEARANCE AT ITB2017 (Posted 07th February 2017) The Minister of Tourism and the Hospitality Industry, Dr. Eng. Walter Mzembi is leading a Zimbabwe delegation to the International Travel Bourse to be held in Berlin, Germany. The expo which has attracted over 185 countries and thousands of exhibitors kicks off […]
Precision Air announces their return to Entebbe
BREAKING AVIATION NEWS AS PRECISION AIR SETS DATE FOR ENTEBBE FLIGHTS (Posted 07th March 2017) Tanzania Precision Air Services Plc, the only publicly quoted airline company in Tanzania listed on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, has announced their intention to relaunch flights to Uganda through the Entebbe International Airport.The scheduled flights are expected to […]
Air Kenya takes delivery of second brand new Airbus AS350B3E helicopter
NEW HELICOPTER SET TO BOOST AIR KENYA’ FLEET (Posted 07th March 2017) AIRKENYA Helicopters got a boost when the second brand new helicopter, an AIRBUS AS 350 B3E arrived a week ago in Nairobi. The new helicopter with options for flying with both doors open is well suited to the hot and high altitude flying […]
Air traffic demand reaches five year peak
FIVE YEAR GROWTH PEAK FOR PASSENGER DEMAND WITH AFRICA UP BY 5.6 PERCENT (Posted 07th March 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2017 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 9.6% compared to January 2016. This was the strongest increase in more than five years. Results […]
Nairobi Now News and Events Updates
Nairobi Now News Updates Dear Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with us through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email us to submit your events or suggest new ideas and collaborations. These are the latest events posted on Nairobi Now – you’ll […]
