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, […]
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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 […]
Brussels Airlines extends social media hours to 24/7
BRUSSELS AIRLINES GOES 24/7 ON SOCIAL MEDIA (Posted 30th November 2016) Brussels Airlines has confirmed that the airline’s social media service will be expanded to reach passengers and clients around the clock with reply times promised to be in the half hour range. This will be reassuring for travelers using Brussels Airlines out of Uganda, […]
Ethiopian returns to Conakry
CONAKRY TO BECOME ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ 54TH AFRICAN DESTINATION (Posted 30th November 2016) Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed that flights to Conakry / Guinea will resume on the 01st of February next year, with initially five weekly services, operating on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday out of Addis Ababa and the following day returning from Conakry. […]
Tanzanian government signs purchase agreement for three more aircraft
Breaking News FIRST BOMBARDIER C-SERIES SALE GOES TO TANZANIA (Posted 30th November 2016) It was reliably learned overnight that Bombardier has concluded an add on deal with the Tanzanian government to their delivery of two Q400NG’s at the end of September. Pen was put to paper yesterday for the delivery of a third Bombardier Q400NG […]
Fastjet turns four amid major restructuring
FOUR YEARS AND COUNTING … (Posted 30th November 2016) It is four years today that Fastjet took to the skies over Tanzania with a single Airbus A319, Over the years has the airline grown to a fleet size of as many as six A319’s before more recently an austerity programme has seen the fleet size […]
TAZARA Railway performance improves following changes implemented last year
MORE PASSENGERS, MORE CARGO AND MAYBE EVEN PROFITABILITY AS MANAGEMENT CHANGES TAKE HOLD (Posted 30th November 2016) Ahead of the State visit by Zambian President Edgar Lungu to Tanzania has the Board of Directors and management of the company held a series of meetings in Dar es Salaam last week. It was learned that the […]
Free transit Visa set to lure more visitors into Qatar
AFRICA HAS MUCH TO LEARN FROM BUSINESS SAVVY GULF STATES (Posted 29th November 2016) The State of Qatar has, effective 01st of November 2016, introduced free transit Visa (for qualifying travelers) to visit Doha for up to 96 hours, i.e. four days. Both Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism have been the main drivers of the […]
oneworld News
oneworld airline alliance news oneworld News Key enhancements to oneworld events unveiled oneworld®, the world’s most awarded global airline alliance, today unveiled key enhancements to oneworld events, its one-stop, easy-to-use travel service for the conferences, conventions, meetings, exhibitions and special events markets. Key improvements include: Lowering by half the minimum requirement for the number of […]
Les indicateurs sont au vert
OBSERVATOIRE DU TOURISME DE LA RÉUNION La fréquentation hôtelière à La Réunion affiche une belle hausse au 3ème trimestre 2016 Quelle est la catégorie d’hôtel classée qui profite le plus ? Quelle région tire son épingle du jeu ? Comment évolue le taux d’occupation ? Etc. Pour tout savoir cliquez-ici La fréquentation dans les Offices […]
IATA singles out four priority areas of concern for air transport
Infrastructure, Taxes and Charges, Consumer Protection and Security top IATA Agenda at AACO (Posted 29th November 2016) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits. These are: Sufficient and affordable infrastructure capacity (including […]
Reunion – The unique French Indian Ocean Creole Island
Reunion Island – The Ultimate Nature & Leisure Destination The Ultimate Nature & Leisure Destination, Reunion Island Covering an area of more than 2500km² and the largest island in the Mascarene archipelago, Reunion Island is a destination you don’t want to miss out on. The island enjoys a fair tropical climate, resulting in lush vegetation, […]
Get Involved in #GivingTuesday
Ol Pejeta Conservancy says: Get Involved in #GivingTuesday Giving Tuesday is here and we are trying to raise $10,000 in 24 hours for our baby rhinos. We had an amazing 15 births in 2016, and we throw all we’ve got into keeping these guys safe and healthy. So this holiday season, we’re asking for your […]
Seychelles’ Tourism Minister meets media in Abu Dhabi
GOOD MEDIA RELATIONS A MAJOR REASON FOR SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM SUCCESS (Posted 29th November 2016) Minister Alain St. Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who is Abu Dhabi for a short working visit met press members yesterday whom he said he missed two week ago when he was in Dubai […]
Coastal Aviation launches ‘Continuous Shuttle’ to Zanzibar
SHUTTLE FLIGHTS TO ZANZIBAR BY COASTAL AVIATION NOW RISE TO 13 A DAY (Posted 29th November 2016) In demand destination Zanzibar can now enjoy even better connectivity by air with Dar es Salaam, when Coastal Aviation will launch their new ‘Continuous Shuttle‘ with 13 daily flights effective 01st of December. The first flight is set […]
