Seychelles due for another arrival record as 2015 figures overtaken
ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM (Posted 03rd December 2016) As of yesterday was the previous arrival record of 276.233 passengers relegated to history when new arrivals at the Seychelles International Airport on Mahe received more visitors. With a full month ahead, and December being normally a period when travel to the archipelago from cold […]
Tourism and Peace: Be part of it through ICTP Membership
International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) – Tourism and Peace: Be part of it! More on the International Council of Tourism Partners www.ictp.travel The Objectives of the IIPT Global Peace Parks Initiatives are: To nurture the growth of peace and understanding at home and throughout the world. To enhance awareness of a community’s commitment to […]
Bombardier confirms sale of three more aircraft to Tanzania
TANZANIA DOES A FIRST FOR AFRICA IN AVIATION (Posted 02nd December 2016) In yet another aircraft deal between Tanzania and Bombardier, worth about 200 million US Dollars, has the largest East African country written aviation history by becoming the African launch customer for the brand new and only recently certified CS300 series. The news were […]
Ethiopian Airlines confirms that Victoria Falls will join their network from March 2017
VICTORIA FALLS JOINS ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AFRICA NETWORK FROM 26TH OF MARCH NEXT YEAR (Posted 02nd December 2016) Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines has just confirmed that it will start four weekly flights to Victoria Falls, site of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, as of March 26, 2017, with the latest B737-800 New […]
FLANDERS UNVEILS ITS NEW MEETING & CONVENTION CENTER #aroomwithaZOO
THE BELGIAN REGION OF FLANDERS UNVEILS ITS NEW MEETING & CONVENTION CENTER #aroomwithaZOO (Posted 02nd December 2016) Belgium, which can be reached with ease from both Uganda and Rwanda with five and six flights respectively per week by Brussels Airlines, which offers the proverbial ‘Savoir Vivre‘ in the air when flying out of Entebbe, Kigali […]
Keen to travel around the world? Here is an affordable way of how to go about it!
oneworld airline alliance offers round the world flights oneworld News oneworld now offers round-the-world southern hemisphere ticket oneworld® is offering a new version of its oneworld Explorer round-the-world fare – for travel solely in the southern hemisphere. It follows the recent launch of services by LATAM Airlines between Brazil’s Sao Paulo and South Africa’s Johannesburg […]
News from ‘further down South’ by Gill Staden
Welcome to another edition of the Livingstone bi-weekly courtesy of Gill Staden, who granted permission to reproduce her new broadcast here. https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/tlbw30nov16-compressed.pdf Inside Kazungula Bridge Delayed Livingstone-Mazabuka Road to become dual carriageway Money for Lake Tanganyika Flights to Kalabo Chikondi, a baby vervet saved Christmas gifts from Lower Zambezi Painted Dog news Lion Pride around […]
Which is the Global Traveler’s best airline alliance for seventh year running
oneworld – Best airline alliance for seventh year running oneworld News oneworld is Global Traveler’s best alliance for seventh year in a row oneworld® has been named the Best Airline Alliance in Global Traveler magazine’s 2016 GT Tested Reader Survey – for the seventh year in a row. Global Traveler describes its GT Tested awards […]
Acacia Premier Kisumu – Classic Hospitality, Service & Comfort in the Heart of Kisumu
ACACIA PREMIER HOTEL IN KISUMU CELEBRATES ITS FIRST YEAR IN BUSINESS The Acacia Premier is an oasis of first-class hospitality, service & comfort located within the prime leafy suburbs of Milimani in the lakeside city of Kisumu. Often referred to as the ‘Jewel of Kisumu’ this hotel has been purposefully built to cater to the […]
Kenya’s Segera Retreat makes it to the World Legacy Award finals
SEGERA’S EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY THE KEY TO BECOME A WLA FINALIST (Posted 02nd December 2016) National Geographic just announced the 15 World Legacy Awards Finalists which comprise innovative travel companies, organizations and destinations which put sustainability into action. The World Legacy Awards, a partnership between National Geographic and ITB Berlin, showcase the world’s leading travel and […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts about travel trends in 2017
Enjoy the latest contribution by Lillian Gaitho, taking aim at what to expect next year Staying Relevant: #7 Travel and Tourism Trends to Watch Out For in 2017 From the advent of bleisure and braggies to the constitution of travel as a human right by the UNWTO, 2016 has been and still is a remarkable […]
22nd Session of the UNWTO General Assembly – Chengdu, China 04th to 09th of September 2017
UNWTO announces the 22nd Session of the UNWTO General Assembly
New UNWTO World Tourism Barometer available
UNWTO publishes the latest World Tourism Barometer
Air Seychelles meets South Africa’s tourism trade media ahead of Durban launch
AIR SEYCHELLES SEES SOUTH AFRICA AS KEY MARKET PLACE (Posted 02nd December 2016) Air Seychelles yesterday held a media conference at King Shaka International Airport to announce its new direct route to Durban, set to commence on 30th of March 2017. The airline was represented by Ms. Maja Gedosev, General Manager Sales, Distribution and Corporate […]
RETOSA completes 3rd ‘Women in Tourism’ Conference in Centurion / South Africa
WOMEN IN TOURISM MOVEMENT GETS BOOST THROUGH RETOSA (Posted 02nd December 2016) ‘BUILDING CONFIDENCE, CAPACITY AND PROVISION OF CAPITAL TO OUR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS‘ was the theme of the third RETOSA supported such conference, which attracted over 300 participants from across the organization’s member countries but also notably from Kenya, Nigeria, Russia and Japan. In his […]
Dr. Betty Radier takes over at the Kenya Tourism Board as new CEO
CHANGE AT THE HELM OF KTB AHEAD OF A CHALLENGING YEAR (Posted 01st December 2016) Dr. Betty Radier is as of today, 01st of December, the Kenya Tourism Board’s newChief Executive Officer. This follows an extensive search earlier in the year which saw Betty outclass her fellow applicants for this key position. Announcing the appointment, […]
November 2016 update from the Northern Rangelands Trust.
News from the Northern Rangelands Trust Your monthly update from NRT WILD FRONTIERS San Diego Zoo to the Rescue San Diego Zoo has stepped in to provide emergency drought response support for wildlife in the Ishaqbini Hirola Sanctuary – but did the world’s most endangered antelope respond? Read more VIP Visit to Pate Conservancy in […]
Fastjet drops Entebbe and Nairobi but now eyes to start operations in South Africa
FASTJET’S NEW CEO SEES OPPORTUNITIES IN HIS HOME COUNTRY OF SOUTH AFRICA (Posted 01st December 2016) It was almost inevitable that Fastjet’s new Chief Executive, Nico Bezuidenhout, would sooner or later be looking at the South African domestic market, now that key decisions are out of the way. A relocation in early 2017 from London […]
Vacancy announcement for: Chief Operating Officer, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT)
Save The Elephants News Service announces: Vacancy, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) Dear Readers: Northern Rangelands Trust in Kenya are recruiting a new high calibre COO, and would like help in getting access to a wide range of well qualified candidates across Kenya and internationally. They need a special blend of deep, practical […]
CCA Appoints Florizelle Liser as New President and CEO
Corporate Council on Africa appointed new CEO Corporate Council on Africa Appoints Florizelle Liser as New President and CEO The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), the leading U.S. business association focused on U.S.-Africa trade and investment, announced today that Florizelle (Florie) Liser, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa, will be the Council’s next President and […]
Light up a life – Serena’s initiative to make a child’s dream come true
SERENA HOTELS IN UGANDA LIGHT UP CHILDREN’ LIVES THIS FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 01st December 2016) It is the time of year again when corporate entities remember the less fortunate in society, the poor, orphans and the underprivileged. Serena Hotels for several years now has opted to forgo the regular Christmas presents given to their corporate […]
It is D-Day for ‘Umurage’ to come home to Kigali
RWANDAIR TAKES DELIVERY OF SECOND AIRBUS A330 (Posted 01st December 2016) (‘Umurage‘ or ‘Heritage‘ is the second Airbus A330 delivered to RwandAir) Expected to land in Kigali around 16.00 hrs (4 p.m.) local time is ‘Umurage‘ now being readied in Toulouse at the Airbus assembly plant for the flight home to Rwanda, where she will […]
UNWTO announces finalists for Excellence Awards with only Egypt making it from Africa
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR UNWTO’S 13TH AWARD SCHEME (Posted 01st December 2016) UNWTO has announced the finalists of the 13th edition of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism. The 12 finalists were selected among 139 applicants from 55 countries. The winners will be announced on 18th of January 2017 at the UNWTO Awards […]
WTM Africa in the news
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET AFRICA RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH SATSA WTM Africa renews partnership with SATSA (Posted 01st December 2016) Reed Exhibitions is pleased to announce that it has once again renewed its partnership with SATSA ahead of WTM Africa 2017 in order to assist emerging businesses within the tourism industry. ‘In a renewed partnership agreement […]
It is time again for the Kampala Cocktail Week
THE RETURN OF THE KAMPALA COCKTAIL WEEK Kampala Cocktail Week 2016 : A Masterclass of Mixology From 1-10 December 2016, Pour yourself into a new urban nightlife culture that Kampala hasn’t experienced before. Discover a masterclass of Mixology and Fine-Drinking through 10 days of prix fixe Special Edition Celebratory Cocktail Menus across 30 top Kampala […]
IATA continues to lobby the EU over sustainable aviation fuels
EU Renewable Energy Directive Must Prioritize Sustainable Aviation Fuels (Posted 01st December 2016) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the European Commission’s revision of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) to incentivize sustainable fuels, and urged policy-makers to go even further in prioritizing their use for air transport. The largest user of renewable fuels, the […]
The latest ATQ News from West Africa
ATQ News reports that Nigerian government removes DG of NTDC, Sally Mbanefo After many years using Dollars Zimbabwe finally makes it’s own Bank notes Another Crash-landing at Nairobi Airport leaves Passengers stranded for hours Showbiz mums who still rock the scene Nigerian showbiz stars who rose from grass to grace FG removes DG of NTDC, […]
IATA Offer More Than 350 Courses In Over 90 Countries! Plan Your Training Today With Our 2017 Catalog
IATA Training comprises more than 350 Courses In Over 90 Countries! We offer over 350 courses every year that fit your learning style, schedule and budget. With more than 20 Training Centers and 90 Training Partners around the world, IATA is proud to offer courses where and when you want to learn. Browse the 2017 […]
Elephant news from the Conservation Action Trust
Ivory trading nations exposed 28 November 2016 | iafrica.com | Adam Cruise | FREE TO PUBLISH CREDIT CAT The twenty-eight countries most responsible for the deaths of African elephants have been revealed in a new report, but other major offenders avoided censure as they failed to provide information or seize any ivory. Three years ago […]
The Final Petra Declaration is now out – and more news
WorldTourismWire – The Final Petra Declaration is now out www.worldtourismwire.com UNWTO, WTTC, PATA, ETOA, ICTP WORLDTOURISMWIREindependent- outspoken 30 NOV 2016 home about child protection people opinion news events contact Tourism Middle East: The Final Petra Declaration is now out On October 26 and 27 tourism leaders from the Middle east participated in the jointly organized by […]
