Bathawk Recon Gets Ministerial Invite
Elephant survival organization gets recognized (Posted 07th March 2017) Bathawk Recon was invited last Thursday to a meeting of the Tanzania CEO Roundtable – a private sector lobbying group – to celebrate World Wildlife Day. CEO Roundtable meetings are traditionally high level discussions of key issues. And of course in Tanzania the poaching crisis is […]
UNWTO progresses work to turn Code of Ethics into a global convention
UNWTO CODE OF ETHICS TO BECOME A GLOBAL CONVENTION (Posted 07th March 2017) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is working to convert the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism into an international Convention, in order to increase the commitment of all stakeholders to its principles. The process is being led by an intergovernmental Working […]
Berlin here we come! – Meet Coastal Aviation at ITB 2017
Meet Tanzania’s Coastal Aviation in Berlin Reminder ITB 2017 is knocking on the door and we are very excited to exhibit again in Berlin from 08th to 12th March. We still have a few meeting slots available, so please do not hesitate to contact our Sales Manager Fatema Tapya – safari to schedule an appointment […]
South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks: Stop Being Ingrates – Thabo Mbeki tells his fellow South Africans
The Latest ATQ News 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 of topics within […]
Your monthly update from the Northern Rangelands Trust
News from the Northern Rangelands Trust WILD FRONTIERS Vanishing Vultures In the wake of catastrophic declines of vulture populations across Africa, The Peregrine Fundpartnered with the Northern Rangelands Trust, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Marwell Wildlife to monitor and protect critical breeding sites in northern Kenya. Read more. The Kenyan Camper in Namunyak "So thats how […]
Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association News Summary
African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates … and while at it, why not join this organization where everything is about Africa … Weekly members news summary from Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association Dear Wolfgang, Please find below this week’s summary of the Atta members news featuring news from across the African […]
Air cargo volumes expected to grow yet again in 2017
SOLID START FOR AIR CARGO UPLIFTS IN EARLY 2017 AS AFRICA SEES A DEMAND RISE BY 24.3 PERCENT (Posted 07th March 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.9% in January 2017 compared to the year-earlier period. While […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS To Meet Aircraft Demand, Boeing Opens Offices In South Africa And Kenya AFK Insider U.S.-based aerospace and defense company Boeing International plans to open two new offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya, the company said Tuesday in a statement… Read more>> Rwanda becomes newest addition to VWSA’s Africa […]
Mark your diary! 31st March in Lusaka, will you attend?
Attending the Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum? The First Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum will be held on 31st March in Lusaka aimed at Strenghtening Bilateral Trade Relations and Investment Opprortunities. TO PARTICIPATE CONTACT:: +255687368443 .. Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum is aimed at reviving and nurturing trade initiatives whose ultimate goal is to improve business environment, Increase […]
IATA urges governments to support aviation
Economic growth and thriving aviation are closely linked as IATA CEO fires broad side at Trump administration (Posted 07th March 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to support the vital role aviation plays in connecting people and commerce around the globe. ‘Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and travel. Air […]
Trouble in paradise as UBER drivers in Nairobi strike for better terms
UBER BOSS’ PATHETIC ATTITUDE TOWARDS DRIVERS SEEN AS ROOT CAUSE FOR UNREST (Posted 03rd March 2017) The honeymoon for UBER drivers in Nairobi is now clearly over as drivers returned to the streets following another strike, aimed to compel the company to pay them higher tariffs and take less commission. Competition in Kenya’s capital, including […]
Sustainability – a key agenda point for UNWTO at ITB Berlin
UNWTO ACTIVITIES AT ITB 2017 (Posted 02nd March 2017) UNWTO activities at the 51th edition of ITB, taking place from 08th to 12th of March in Berlin, include the 07th UNWTO Silk Road Ministers Meeting, events on the New Platform Tourism Services (or the so- called sharing economy), Child Protection and Indigenous Tourism. Expected to […]
The Monthly Trumpet
Save the Elephants News Updates Building Momentum on Ivory Trade Bans As China’s legal ivory trade draws to a close in 2017, pressure is increasing on other markets to follow suit. Vietnam (whose rampant illegal trade we exposed last year) has pledged a clamp down, the European Union looks set to ban ivory exports from […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Update
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Wins African Cargo Airline of the Year Award Nazret Ethiopian Airlines- Ethiopian Airlines, the largest cargo operator in Africa, has been awarded the African Cargo Airline of the Year Award during the 2017 Air Cargo Africa Conference held in Johannesburg from 21st to 23rd February 2017… Read […]
Attacking Dr. Rifai’s UNWTO legacy only the latest faux pas in a campaign losing its lustre
DR. TALEB RIFAI – THE TOURISM WORLD STANDS BY YOU (Posted 02nd March 2017) An already emotionally charged campaign for the office of Secretary General of UNWTO has now taken yet another turn to the worse when the legacy of outgoing SG Dr. Taleb Rifai was attacked by comments recently reaching the public domain to […]
South African roadshows in overdrive as Seychelles courts top African market
GUANGDONG IN SEYCHELLES TO SIGN PARTNERSHIP DEALS (Posted 02nd March 2017) Led by the Vice-Director General of the tourism administration of Guangdong Province Zhang Zhenlin, did a delegation visit the Seychelles a few days ago. The group consisted of the governors from the Tourism Administration of Guangdong Province, representatives from travel agencies, tourism attractions and […]
Rhino sale bombshell hidden in new draft regulations
Conservation Action Trust decries the pathetic attitude of the South African government Rhino sale bombshell hidden in new draft regulations 27 February 2017 | Daily Maverick | Don Pinnock | Free to publish credit CAT Photo by Steve Evans via Flickr. The public has until March 10 to respond to draft regulations by the South […]
Best Western seeks to rapidly expand their Kenyan footprint
BEST WESTERN ON THE PROWL IN NAIROBI (Posted 02nd March 2017) For the hospitality industry’s global players has Nairobi become a hotspot of hotel developments in recent years. Kenya’s MICE sector has been growing in leaps and bounds and in a way became the backbone of the increase in visitor arrivals in Nairobi over the […]
The ServicMag calls for your vote …
THE SERVICEMAG RECOGNIZES EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN IN THE SERVICES SECTOR (Posted 02nd March 2017) The ServiceMag celebrates and recognises individuals and organisations in the Service sector for delivering outstanding service experiences and demonstrating excellence. For several years now, The ServiceMag has regularly organised events to appreciate service champions. This year, from March 01st to 08th, we […]
“If i go back home it will not be good for South Africa” says Nigerian victim of Xenophobic attacks
More ATQ News from West African and the continent at large Statement Of Intent And Management Alain St.Ange Seychelles Ngamba Shines in 2017 Algeria kicks off 1st UNWTO Regional Capacity Building Programme on Tourism Statistics Zimbabwe Tourism Minister Mzembi and his Tourism Ambassador Kenya to tap into the 62million pool of African Travellers with Meetings […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE First impressions of east Africa’s largest shopping mall How We Made It In Africa The mall, which has 67,000m2 of gross lettable space, is part of a larger development that will eventually also comprise residential, office, leisure and hospitality components….. Read more>> Top Investment Opportunities in Africa .com Africa Mauritius, the Seychelles, Namibia, South […]
St. Ange UNWTO candidacy based on success, success and more success
MASSIVE BOOST FOR SEYCHELLES TOURISM AS NUMBERS SHOOT UP BY 25 PERCENT (Posted 02nd March 2017) The foundations laid by immediate former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Mr. Alain St. Ange and his team at the Seychelles Tourism Board continue to bear fruits, as the latest statistics from Victoria indicate. Arrival numbers […]
Ethiopian and Air Namibia sign code share agreement
THREE TIMES A WEEK SERVICE FROM ADDIS TO WINDHOEK LAYS FOUNDATION FOR CODE SHARE (Posted 01st March 2017) Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, last week concluded a codeshare agreement with Air Namibia. The codeshare agreement covers Ethiopian thrice weekly services to Windhoek and the services of both airlines beyond their respective hubs. The agreement will […]
Uganda visits from North America double in volume from 2015 to 2016
SHARP RISE IN VISITOR NUMBERS FOR UGANDA LAST YEAR FROM NORTH AMERICA (Posted 01st March 2017) Tourist numbers from the top 20 North American (United States and Canada) tour operators directly selling Uganda leisure travel packages has more than doubled from 2015 to 2016. The rise in numbers is largely due to the increased marketing […]
UNWTO develops standards for accessible tourism
GLOBAL STANDARDS ARE COMING FOR ACCESSIBLE TOURISM (Posted 01st March 2017) From the initiative of the ONCE Foundation, the Spanish Association for Standardization (UNE) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the first working meeting for the development of an International Standard on Accessible Tourism for All was held in Madrid on 13th and 14th of […]
Africa’s beach destinations challenged as Thailand expands Visa waiver programme
VISA FREE TRAVEL TO THE GLOBAL BEACHES IS A MIGHTY INCENTIVE FOR TOURISTS (Posted 01st March 2017) The Kingdom of Thailand has sprung a surprise on their main competitors ahead of the upcoming ITB 2017 tourism fair in Berlin, when authorities announced that a further 21 countries are now exempt from Visa requirements. This is […]
Air Mauritius reacts to media reports on financial discrepancies
AIRLINE HITS BACK AT MEDIA OVER NEGATIVE REPORTING (Posted 01st March 2017) Following media reports of financial discrepancies in the company’s balance sheets has Air Mauritius come out swinging, rejecting any of the allegations made as inaccurate and false. Said a company statement received overnight: Start quote Following reports that appeared in the press recently, […]
More endorsements pile in for UNWTO candidate St. Ange
AS NOMINATION DEADLINE COMES CLOSER IS THIS UNWTO CANDIDATE REELING IN ENDORSEMENTS (Posted 01st March 2017) A hastily orchestrated campaign against the candidacy of Seychelles’ immediate former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Alain St. Ange, is at the verge of failing as more endorsements of substance keep piling in for him. The […]
Serengeti vs Kruger … read on to find out if there is a winner or a draw
Travel Africa Extra Magazine compares Kruger and Serengeti Welcome to the February issue of Travel Africa Extra, our new monthly compendium of great stories, opinion and advice for readers of Travel Africa magazine, delivered to you by email at the end of every month. Please feel free to share this mini-mag with any family, friends […]
Wakanow Founder Ekezie named Nigeria’s ‘Travel Business Man of the Year’
NIGERIA’S TRAVEL BUSINESS MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD GOES TO WAKANOW FOUNDER OBINNA EKEZIE (Posted 01st March 2017) The Founder and Group Managing Director of Wakanow, West Africa’s leading online travel agency with global ambitions, Mr. Obinna Ekezie has been named Travel Man of the Year at the 2016 ATQ Travel Personality awards scheduled to […]
