Seychelles affirms moratorium for large resorts
18 PRE-APPROVED LARGE RESORT PROJECTS TO GO AHEAD AS MORATORIUM IS RE-AFFIRMED (Posted 15th March 2017) Seychelles’ Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Mr. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne has confirmed that a moratorium on the planning and construction of larger scale resorts across the archipelago will remain in place while 18 projects already approved will […]
The latest Tourism Tattler, brought to you courtesy of Desmond Langkilde
NEWSLETTER ISSUE 03 – MARCH 2017 As our March front cover clearly shows, this edition focusses on B2B travel trade shows in South Africa. We investigate the, as yet, unanswered question: Does the tourism industry benefit from B2B trade shows, and if so, is the presence of two major travel trade shows sustainable? (see pages […]
India remains in focus for Reunion Tourism
FIRST FAM TRIP FROM INDIA SHOWS TRAVEL AGENTS THE ATTRACTIONS OF REUNION ISLAND (Posted 15th March 2017) The Island of La Réunion Tourisme (IRT) hosted the first Indian eductour of the year 2017. The tour operator Akqua Sun’s agents, which has been selling Reunion to Indian tourista since 2013, enjoyed this discovery trip to get […]
Tanzania Tourism signs marketing deals for Germany, the UK and the US
TANZANIA TOURIST BOARD HOPES FOR IMPROVED SALES IN KEY SOURCE MARKETS (Posted 14th March 2017) The Tanzania Tourist Board used their presence at this year’s ITB tourism trade show in Berlin to sign three five year deals with marketing representative companies in key source markets. It was learned that TTB will be represented in the […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Aviation sector in new high as passenger numbers hit record 10 million Standard Digital In its report, KAA projects that the country’s aviation industry is on an upward trajectory, with the total number of passengers last year growing by 11 per cent to hit 10 million for the first time ever…. Read more>> Morocco, […]
The Corporate Council on Africa eJournal | March 2017 edition
CORPORATE COUNCIL ON AFRICA NEWS Download the PDF version of CCA’s March 2017 edition of The Africa eJournal PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As most of you know, I began my new role as the third President and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) on January 23rd. To me, CCA presents a unique, exciting opportunity to […]
South Coast Pirates GALA DINNER – if in Diani do not miss this event!
South Coast Pirates Gala Dinner SOUTH COAST PIRATES RUGBY CLUB GALA DINNER by Michelin Chef Paul van Beveren Saturday 18th March 2017 at ALI BARBOUR’S CAVE RESTAURANT 4 Course Dinner with a selection of wines KES 7,000 per person Raffle draw & Auction (including a Dinner cooked at home by Chef Luke from Sails) Reservation […]
Five African cities make the top 100 rankings of best quality living
DURBAN, CAPE TOWN AND JOHANNESBURG MAKE FOR AFRICA’S TOP THREE (Posted 14th March 2017) Infrastructure is pivotal in determining quality of living for expats and cities Vienna ranks highest for quality of living for the 8th year in a row Singapore ranks first for city infrastructure. South Africa’s highest ranked city, Durban, ranks 87th for […]
Reunion Tourism hunts for tourists in Germany and Austria
REUNION ROLLS OUT HIGH VISIBILITY CAMPAIGN IN GERMANY AND AUSTRIA (Posted 14th March 2017) Reunion, also known as the ‘Intense Island‘ is following up on their team’s success in Berlin with a high visibility campaign in Germany and Austria, lasting until the end of May this year. A large visual display campaign has been organized […]
German unions under global fire for stranding ITB exhibitors
GERMANY’S VERDI UNION INCURS GLOBAL WRATH FOR STRIKES IN BERLIN (Posted 14th March 2017) Exhibitors at the just ended ITB 2017 are furious for being stranded and missing their return flights home after one of Germany’s most rabid unions, Verdi, extended their strike on both of Berlin’s airports beyond Monday to as long as Wednesday. […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tanzania and Mauritius partner to promote tourism African Business Review On Saturday, Tanzania and Mauritius signed a one-year deal to promote respective national tourism destinations globally… Read more>> #BrandManagerMonth: Carlson Rezidor, Africa’s aspirational brand Bizcommunity Carlson Rezidor, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, aims to be the leading player in the travel and […]
Seychelles’ delegation too expresses satisfaction over ITB 2017 attendance
ITB 2017 AN ‘UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS‘ (Posted 13th March 2017) Unlike a small section of the international media, which is attempting to downtalk the success of ITB 2017, has the Seychelles followed Kenya in praising their success at the world’s largest international tourism trade show. The Chief Executive of the Seychelles Tourism Board Mrs. Sherin Francis […]
Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates
African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates … and while at it consider becoming a member of ATTA … Weekly members news summary from Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association Please find below this week’s summary of the Atta members news featuring news from across the African continent and beyond. Atta Members Weekly […]
Rwanda and Sao Tome e’ Principe sign bilateral air service agreement
NEW BASA AMONG FIVE BILATERAL DEALS SIGNED BETWEEN RWANDA AND SAO TOME E’ PRINCIPE (Posted 13th March 2017) A new bilateral air services agreement was signed over the weekend between the island nation of Sao Tome e’ Principe and Rwanda, allowing for flights between the two African countries when either national airline is ready to […]
Team Kenya returns from ITB with much optimism
ITB CLOSES AMIDST OPTIMISM IN THE TOURISM SECTOR (Posted 13th March 2017) The International Tourism Bourse in Berlin, the world’s leading Travel Trade Show that provides a business platform for global touristic offers closed yesterday with a lot of optimism among the Kenyan participants. Delegation leader, Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Najib Balala brought with him […]
ATQ News reports confusion as Nigeria appoints 4th DG of NTDC in 4 months
More 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 the […]
Kalangala ferries once again grounded
HOTEL OPERATORS COMPLAIN AS FERRIES AGAIN HALT OPERATIONS (Posted 12th March 2017) Kalangala Infrastructure Services has once again halted the operation of two ferries connecting the mainland with the island following another dispute with the Ugandan government over payments for services rendered. This has left hundreds of traders, locals and visitors to the island’s small […]
St. Ange meets with Najib Balala and Maurice Loustau-Lalanne in Berlin
UNWTO RACE ENTERS THE FINAL STRETCH AS THE NOMINATION DEADLINE IS HERE (Posted 11th March 2017) Following an appearance of outgoing Secretary General Dr. Taleb Rifai at the Seychelles stand at the just ended ITB in Berlin, where he praised the acumen and abilities of Alain St. Ange, did the tourism ministers of both Kenya […]
Chris Diaz becomes the first African to be nominated for a ‘Markie Award’
CHRIS DIAZ PUTS KENYA ON THE GLOBAL MAP – AGAIN (Posted 11th March 2017) In November last year did Chris Diaz, the outgoing Director of Marketing for Kenya Airways, put his country on the map when he made it into the top 100 global marketeers, aka the Hall of Fame of Marketing. Now has Chris […]
Cycling East Africa to promote harmony between the partner states
TOUR D’ EAC 2017 – A NOBLE IDEA AND MUCH NEEDED TO ADDRESS THE GROWING FRAGMENTATION (Posted 11th March 2017) The 2017 4.200 km 45 day Tour D’ EAC cycling expedition is this year themed: ‘Unlocking East Africa’s Trade and Tourism potential through an effective and efficient Integration Process‘. It is aimed at telling the […]
Reunion is ‘Winging It’
Winging It: South African reality TV shooting on Reunion Island (Posted 10th March 2017) The South African presenters of the reality show Winging It were on the island of Reunion for five days. The program, which will run for 30 minutes, will be broadcast on South African television in a few weeks during prime time […]
Governments need to step up for the protection of children says UNWTO
UNWTO LEADS CHARGE FOR ADDED PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN (Posted 10th March 2017) The 32nd meeting of the UNWTO World Tourism Network on Child Protection focused on the role of governments in advancing the fight against the exploitation of children in tourism (9 March 2017). ‘Child protection is the responsibility of all – communities, private sector, […]
Aviation courses in Africa
AviAssist Foundation publishes course list for 2017/18 East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative Our 2017-2018 course catalogue is now available Our brand new course catalogue is out now. Our courses range from airport wildlife management to aircraft marshalling to aviation leadership development. Our new […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS 110 passengers land, take off from Kaduna Airport with Ethiopian Airline Boeing 787 Vanguard Ethiopian Airlines – The flight which became the first international airline to use the airport following the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport… Read more>> TOURISM Top 8 Places To Visit in Cameroon Face2FaceAfrica With […]
Kenya Airways in sale and leaseback for two B737-700NG’s
AIR PARTNERS CONFIRMS SALE AND LEASEBACK OF TWO BOEING B737-700’S FOR KENYA AIRWAYS (Posted 10th March 2017) Kenya Airways has confirmed that the airline has sold two Boeing B737-700NG’s it acquired in 2002 and 2003 but leased back the two aircraft for continued operation. Mbuvi Ngunze, the CEO of Kenya Airways, made the announcement and […]
More endorsements for St. Ange candidacy
DR. TALEB RIFAI WISHES ALAIN ST. ANGE ALL THE BEST IN HIS CAMPAIGN FOR UNWTO’S TOP JOB (Posted 10th March 2017) Seychelles Tourism Minister Loustau-Lalanne endorses former Minister St.Ange as the island’s Candidate for SG of the UNWTO in function at ITB in the presence of Taleb Rifai the outgoing SG of the UN Body, […]
Nairobi Now Events Updates
Nairobi Now – Updates on what’s happening in Nairobi over the next few days Dates: March 8-12, 2017 Venue: Shela, Lamu Island Tickets: A – KES 12,500, B**- KES 8,000 *Inclusive of all day yoga classes, festival present, Swahili dinner, sunset dhow meditation & final beach party Inclusive of all day yoga classes and festival […]
IATA releases 2016 Airline Safety report
IATA Releases 2016 Airline Safety Performance Report With Africa Making Excellent Progress (Posted 10th March 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) just released data for the 2016 safety performance of the commercial airline industry. The all accident rate (measured in accidents per 1 million flights) was 1.61, an improvement from 1.79 in 2015. The […]
Air Seychelles prepares for Duesseldorf launch
AIR SEYCHELLES graduates 15 new CABIN CREW (Posted 10th March 2017) A total of 13 Seychellois Cabin crew graduated with flying colors after receiving their training on Airbus A330 & A320 aircraft types in Abu Dhabi at the Etihad Flight Academy. The new graduates were personally congratulated at the event by Francisca Moonsammy, Head of […]
KALPA gets slapped down by court ruling as Kenya Airways wins their case
RETIREMENT OF 10 B777 PILOTS WAS LEGAL RULES COURT (Posted 10th March 2017) Outgoing CEO Mbuvi Ngunze will no doubt relish having won a legal battle which took two years to determine, when Kenya’s Justice Helen Wasilwa ruled in favour of the national airline over the retirement of several pilots after the Boeing B777 fleet […]
