Armed herdsmen attack Kenyan tourist camps

A harrowing tale of the attack on the Suyian safari camp … I have been asked to ‘downplay’ this because there is now some government reaction but truth told, this needs to be made public to show the potentially devastating consequences of such farm, ranch and conservancy invasions to Kenya’s tourism industry, and worst of […]

Sauti Za Busara gets cash boost

SAUTI ZA BUSARA’S IMMEDIATE FUTURE IS SAFEAFTER SWISS CASH INJECTION (Posted 04th February 2017) Sauti Za Busara, which last year to the regret of thousands of music and performing arts fans had to be cancelled due to a lack of funds, can now look ahead into a more secure future. The Swiss Embassy earlier in […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways Salutes Ghana’s 60th Independence Day With A Special Sale Fare PR Newswire South African Airways – In celebration of Ghana’s 60th anniversary of independence, South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, is offering a special sale fare of $679.00* round-trip… Read more>> India’s medical tourism gets […]

Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts

Six Valentine Day Ideas That Won’t Break Your Bank Lillian’s weekend contribution this week is all about the upcoming Valentine’s Day when love is in the air, or so it is expected by those who worship Cupid …     How time flies! A couple of weeks ago, the whole town was all glittery in […]

Ethiopian launches Conakry flights

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TAKES DELIVERY OF THIRD AIRBUS A350 AS CONAKRY FLIGHTS COMMENCE (Posted 03rd February 2017) Ethiopian Airlines has yesterday marked the launch of its new services to Conakry, the capital of The Republic of Guinea, at a reception ceremony held at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport. The event was been graced by Mme. Sidibe […]

Ol Pejeta launches Laikipia update online portal

OL PEJETA LAUNCHES INFORMATION PORTAL ABOUT LAIKIPIA SITUATION Given the present circumstances conservancies, ranches, farms and tourism businesses are faced with in the wider Laikipia area of central Kenya, has Ol Pejeta today launched an update portal where factual information can be found, removing the presently almost entire dependence on often biased and speculative media […]

RwandAir confirms launch dates for Mumbai and Harare

RWANDAIR SET FOR ALMOST SIMULTANEOUS LAUNCH OF MUMBAI AND HARARE (Posted 03rd February 2017) RwandAir just confirmed that two new destinations will be added in April this year, first Harare on the 01st of April with daily flights and then Mumbai on the 03rd of April with four flights a week. The two cities will […]

Segera Retreat’s 2017 Calendar of Events

SEGERA – FIVE STARS ALL THE WAY (Posted 03rd February 2017) The Segera Retreat, located on a 50.000 acres large private conservancy, was among the first safari properties to be rated 5 Star by relevant authorities in Kenya. A visit late last year affirmed that this was not just well deserved but probably a star […]

New mobile App makes bookings with Brussels Airlines easier

BRUSSELS AIRLINES TO GO FULLY DIGITAL IN 2017 (Posted 03rd February 2017) Brussels Airlines, which serves East Africa with five flights per week to Entebbe, six flights per week to Kigali and one flight per week to Bujumbura, has yesterday launched its long awaited mobile app, available for both Android and IOS powered devices. As […]

RwandAir signs deal with Wirecard

RWANDAIR AND WIRECARD SIGN DEAL FOR ONLINE PAYMENT PROCESSING (Posted 03rd February 2017) RwandAir has partnered with Wirecard AG for its online card payment processing services. As one of the leading specialist for payment processing and issuing services, Wirecard will enable customers that wish to book their flights online at www.rwandair.com to pay with Visa, […]

Uganda Tourism releases POATE2017 programme

UGANDA’S PEARL OF AFRICA TOURISM EXPO GETS UNDERWAY WITH FAMILIARISATION TOURS (Posted 02nd February 2017) Hosted buyers and international travel media are starting to arrive this week in Uganda ahead of the third edition of the annual ‘Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo‘ due to be staged at the Sheraton Kampala Grounds between the 17th and […]

News updates from the East African Tourism Platform

EATP News Highlights EATP Highlights, New Perspectives and more… Welcome to the 3rd issue of EATP e-Newsletter. This publication focuses on lessons drawn from the single tourist visa, battle for East Africa’s skies, on-line visa application; fruits gathered from our advocacy agenda. The gist of these initiatives is to spur the growth of intra-regional tourism […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

U.S.- AFRICA RELATIONS Trump’s Africa policy: Unclear and uncertainty African Arguments From trade to human rights, what will Trump’s policies towards Africa look like? Obama’s former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs highlights some likely changes…. Read more>> TOURISM No-frills hotel chain looking to woo business travellers in east Africa How We Made […]

2016 Highlights from the Mount Kenya Trust

Updates from the Mount Kenya Trust :MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES Highlights 2016 As we march into the year ahead with our expanding programmes, we wanted to share with you some of our highlights from 2016. With strange, unsettling times around the world, we wanted to send out a message of peace and solidarity to all and a […]

IATA predicts another year of strong travel demand

AIR TRAVEL TO REMAIN ON A GROWTH CURVE (Posted 02nd February 2017) The International Air Transport Association announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2016 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 6.3% compared to 2015 (or 6.0% if adjusted for the leap year). This strong performance was well ahead of the ten-year average […]

Dates for the 07th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo announced

PREPARATIONS BEGIN FOR MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO 2017 (Posted 02nd February 2017) The Kenya Tourism Board earlier this morning announced the dates for the 07th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo, to be held once again at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi. October 03rd to 05th have been set for Eastern Africa’s […]

Collaboration is key for ibtm africa

MORE NEWS UPDATES ABOUT THE AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK 2017 Collaboration is key for ibtm africa According to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) regions in 2015, it was reported that African meetings’ bureaus had a collective 338 meetings across the continent. While a significantly smaller number than other regions reported in 2015, this indicated […]

More endorsements for St. Ange candidature

ST. ANGE CANDIDATURE GAINING MOMENTUM (Posted 02nd February 2017) Tourism Professionals from the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius threw their weight behind Alain St.Ange for post of Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Association, it was learned overnight. The Association of Tourism Professionals (Mauritius) have formally come out supporting Alain St.Ange, the former […]

FlyDubai – passenger growth yet lower profits

PROFITS DOWN BY 68 PERCENT AT FLYDUBAI (Posted 02nd February 2017) After carrying 14.4 percent more passengers in 2016 has FlyDubai seen its profits shrink by a staggering 68 percent, or more than two quarters to only 8.6 million US Dollars. This comes inspite of a 2.4 percent rise in revenues to 1.37 billion US […]

Good Safari Guide News Updates

Rosanne Cobb takes a look at the cost of safaris What is the Cost of a Safari? ‘How much did you say?!’ This is the initial response for many people when they first investigate getting out to Africa on a safari. It’s always more than people think. Why? Two reasons: 1. People think that everything […]

Alarming – the current situation in Laikipia

LAWLESSNESS AND LACK OF GOVERNMENT RESPONSE POSES A SERIOUS THREAT TO TOURISM IN KENYA (Posted 02nd February 2017) In recent days a series of reports in Kenyan newspapers described how suddenly, in the very heartland of Kenya, a new threat to tourism has emerged, and how little if anything the security services have done so […]

Air Cargo market in 2016 remained growth orientated

POSITIVE AIR CARGO OUTLOOK FOR 2017 (Posted 02nd February 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.8% in 2016 compared to 2015. This was nearly double the industry’s average growth rate of 2.0% over the last five […]

Malawian Airlines eyes Nairobi in summer schedule expansion

MALAWIAN SET FOR NAIROBI FLIGHTS (Posted 02nd February 2017) Malawian Airlines, a joint venture between the Government of Malawi and Ethiopian Airlines, is setting its sights on a route expansion when the new summer schedule becomes effective. As of 29th of March will the airline commence flights to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, initially four […]

Brussels Airport News Updates

For all those flying with Brussels Airlines to or beyond Brussels, here is the latest news update from Brussels Airport – Enjoy! Are you receiving our newsletter in the correct language? We would like to keep you up to date with the latest news and views from our airport. And we also like to do […]

New route planned for the 2017 Safari Classic Rally

The East African Safari Classic Rally announces new route for 2017 The first newsletter for the 2017 East African Safari Classic Rally shares photos from our latest route survey and details of two exciting new entries. Share your rally stories with us by email! Welcome to the first newsletter for the 2017 East African Safari […]

INVITATION TO ZATEX 2017

DON’T MISS ZATEX 2017 Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX) 2017 NOTIFICATION The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) in partnership with the government of the Republic of Zambia and the private sector would like to inform both local and international industry partners that the hosting of the 3rd Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX) will be from 26th – 28th […]

Save the Rhino Valentine’s Auction

Save the Rhino International stages another Valentine’s Day Auction Take a look at the Online Auction for Save the Rhino! Find the perfect gift from our hornucopia of Valentine’s treats Our Valentine’s auction is now live until Thursday 9 February! From luxury beach holidays on tropical islands, to signed celebrity memorabilia, there’s a whole ‘crash’ […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

U.S.- AFRICA RELATIONS Kenya Warns ‘Trump Effect’ Poses Threat to Its Economy Bloomberg Uncertainty surrounding U.S. policies on trade and immigration poses a major external threat to East Africa’s biggest economy, Central Bank of Kenya Governor Patrick Njoroge said…. Read more>> TOURISM Ethiopia: Enhanced Diaspora Engagement to Transform Tourism AllAfrica According to the Ministry of […]

Last chance to enter the 2017 10to4!

Mount Kenya 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge – Time to enter or be left out Entries for the Fly540 10to4 close this Saturday, the 4th February. Please enter & make your payment by midnight on the 4th. If you have entered but not paid, please do so. Once entries close, briefing notes will be sent to […]