Give the gift of Africa!
Travel Africa magazine – Give the gift of Africa! "Wherever you go, go with all your heart!" Confucius Jambo! Welcome to another issue of our e-newsletter, Shamwari, for readers of Travel Africa magazine, and for those looking for unusual Christmas presents! Next edition of the mag We’ll be looking at seasonal changes in some of […]
Airport World News: Stockholm Arlanda set to get US preclearance; Smiths Detection launches new security website for aviation industry; France honours TAV’s Sani Sener; and much more
Airport World News: Stockholm Arlanda set to get US preclearance; Smiths Detection launches new security website for aviation industry; France honours TAV’s Sani Sener; and much more Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Connect to us on LinkedIn November 8, 2016 Plans to introduce US preclearance at Stockholm Arlanda; trials at Amsterdam Schiphol […]
QATAR AIRWAYS Supports the APAA 2017 as the Official Airline
APAA 2017 Doha – Supported by Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport QATAR AIRWAYS Supports the APAA 2017 as the Official Airline QATAR AIRWAYS Supports the APAA 2017 as the Official Airline! The 12th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition hosted by Hamad International Airport will take place in Doha, Qatar, from April 10-12, […]
Seychelles makes waves at World Travel Market
MINISTER LEADS SEYCHELLES DELEGATION TO WTM (Posted 08th November 2016) The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr. Alain St Ange in the presence of the High Commissioner for the Republic of Seychelles based in London, Her Excellency Mrs. Marie Pierre Lloyd were present yesterday morning on the Seychelles stand in Excel, London […]
More European destinations by Brussels Airlines come next summer
BRUSSELS AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FIFTH NEW DESTINATION FOR 2017 (Posted 08th November 2016) After announcing a few weeks ago that Mumbai in India will join the Brussels Airlines long haul network from next year, has the airline also added more European destinations from early next year. Among them will be Comiso (Sicily / Italy), Rhode (Greece) […]
Nairobi to Addis Ababa Highway now complete
CRUCIAL ROAD LINK BETWEEN KENYA AND ETHIOPIA FINALLY COMPLETE (Posted 07th November 2016) The final Kenya – Ethiopia highway stretch under construction between Isiolo and Marsabit is now reportedly also complete, finally linking Mombasa via Nairobi with Addis Ababa by an all tarmac road. The distance from Nairobi to Addis Ababa covers some 1.560 kilometres […]
World Tourism numbers up by 4 percent over 2015
JUST UNDER A BILLION TRAVELERS RECORDED FOR FIRST THREE QUARTERS OF 2016 (Posted 07th November 2016) Destinations around the world welcomed 956 million international tourists between January and September 2016, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. This is 34 million more than in the same period of 2015, a 4% increase.Demand for international […]
Votre NewsLetter Tourisme & Gastronomie
Another edition of Tourisme et Gastronomie 1er Grand Prix de Marrakech de golf Le 1er Grand Prix de Marrakech aura lieu au PalmGolf Marrakech Ourika du Vendredi 25 au Dimanche 27 Novembre 2016. En parallèle au Grand Prix, est organisé un Trophée du Samedi 26 au Dimanche 27 Novembre 2016. L’inscription aux épreuves et conditionnée […]
Air Seychelles set to recruit more cabin crew
MORE AIRCRAFT AND MORE ROTATIONS REQUIRES MORE CREWS (Posted 07th November 2016) Seychellois nationals who are interested in an exciting career in aviation with Air Seychelles will have the opportunity to apply join its award-winning cabin crew team at an upcoming recruitment drive. The recruitment days will take place between 9am and 5pm at the […]
16 Years and counting as Constance Lemuria reopens with a new shine
SEYCHELLES’ ONLY GOLF RESORT REOPENS AFTER EXTENSIVE REFURBISHMENT AND MODERNIZATION (Posted 07th November 2016) The Constance Lemuria Resort on the island of Praslin, the second largest of the Seychelles archipelago, has reopened its doors to clients after a major refurbishment exercise. Launched some 16 years ago has the resort, the only one in the Seychelles […]
Votre NewsLetter Tourisme & Gastronomie
More from Tourisme et Gastronomie Lancement du 1er Guide Gault&Millau Maroc https://youtu.be/DySypvfyUB8 C’est dans le cadre prestigieux du Royal Mansour Marrakech qu’une réception fut donnée pour honorer l’apport et le savoir-faire de plusieurs chefs renommés, dont Yannick Alleno, chef exécutif du Royal Mansour. La cérémonie marque le lancement, pour la 1ère fois, du célèbre guide […]
New Chairperson for Seychelles Tourism Board announced by President Faure
KATHY MASON NAMED AS NEW STB CHAIR (Posted 06th November 2016) Mrs. Kathy Mason was named as new Chairperson for the Seychelles Tourism Board, according to information received from State House Victoria. The appointment was made by President Danny Rollen Faure who also named at the same time Mr. Jules Baker to the board. The […]
Four Seasons Private Jet comes to Seychelles
FOUR SEASONS IN THE AIR – FOUR SEASONS ON THE GROUND (Posted 06th November 2016) On Friday the 11th of November 2016, Four Seasons Resort Seychelles will welcome guests of the Four Seasons Private Jet – the hotel industry’s first fully-branded private jet experience, which will land into Seychelles for the very first time. Guests […]
New Kenya Airways’ chairman says CEO is going nowhere
MICHAEL JOSEPH POURS COLD WATER ON PILOTS UNION DEMANDS THAT AIRLINE CEO BE SACKED (Posted 05th November 2016) Information has emerged that Kenya Airways’s Chairman of the Board, Mr. Michael Joseph, has gone on record that Group Managing Director and CEO Mr. Mbuvi Ngunze is going nowhere anytime soon. Under Ngunze’s leadership was ‘Operation Pride‘ […]
Welcome to the latest Kreol Magazine Issue 17
Kreol Magazine Issue 17 Given the just ended 31st edition of the Festival Kreol in the Seychelles is this latest issue of the Kreol Magazine especially relevant, not just for the Seychelloise who staged the festival, not just for the Creole islands of the Indian ocean but for the entire Creole nation which is at […]
Akwaaba 2016: Why Airlines in Africa struggle to Survive
Akwaaba 2016 : Why Airlines in Africa struggle to Survive 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 […]
Votre NewsLetter Tourisme & Gastronomie
Tourisme et Gastronomie – Votre NewsLetter Tourisme & Gastronomie When at the recently concluded Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2016 I had the opportunity to meet the publisher of this Moroccan based tourism publication, needless to say published in French so you will have to employ your own translation skills. Mustafa Trai was kind enough to […]
Lillian’s weekend focus this time is on the latest tech trends
Ways Technology-inspired Trends Have Shaped the Travel Sector Different sectors have experienced the reign of technological innovations in different ways, but perhaps it’s the travel sector that has gained more than any other. From search, to bookings, transport, payment, in-room entertainment and even itineraries; the sector continues to enjoy fresh discoveries that would have been […]
Rift Valley Railways suspends Uganda operations due to wild cat strike
NO COMMUTER TRAINS – NO CARGO TRAINS AS WILD CAT STRIKE GROUNDS SERVICES (Posted 05th November 2016) When Rift Valley Railways fired two train drivers over allegations of them having stolen fuel, did the alleged thieves quickly mobilize support among their fellow workers who then went on a sit down strike, blissfully unaware of the […]
Rwanda continues to promote domestic tourism
TEMBERA U RWANDA – DOMESTIC TOURISM SLOWLY TAKING ROOT (Posted 05th November 2016) A team of over 70 local tourists depart yesterday from the Rwanda Development Board offices to visit Nyungwe National Park from 04th – 05th of November. This is one of the protected rainforests on the continent and is habitat to 13 different […]
President Museveni directs VAT on upcountry hotels and lodges to be scrapped
PRESIDENTIAL INTERVENTION EXPECTED TO SAVE UPCOUNTRY HOTELS FROM RUIN (Posted 05th November 2016) Uganda’s owners of upcountry hotels, safari lodges and camps have breathed a sigh of relief when President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, during the annual Investors Round Table meeting directed his Finance Ministry and tax collectors to scrap Value Added Tax, which earlier in […]
City Tourism key element of growing travel trends
COMBINE URBAN AND TOURISM PLANNING SAYS UNWTO (Posted 05th November 2016) The 5th UNWTO City Tourism Summit in Luxor, Egypt gathered around 400 experts from 40 countries to discuss the theme ‘Cities: Local culture for a global traveler’. The event, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of Egypt, concluded […]
Il Ngwesi Community Lodge celebrates 20 years
IL NGWESI – TWENTY YEARS OF SUCCESS FOR THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY (Posted 05th November 2016) In 1996, encouraged by leading conservationist Ian Craig of the neighbouring Lewa Conservancy, the elders of the Maasai community Il Ngwesi took a leap of faith: to move a large number of cattle – for centuries the traditional lifeblood of […]
RwandAir launches dream offers this season from Uganda
Fabulous ticket offers this season for Ugandan travelers (Who needs an unsustainable airline revival in Uganda with such offers?) rwandair.com BOOK NOW ? Get up to 30% off when you fly with us Whether it’s a long awaited holiday, travelling for business or simply connecting with friends and family, you can save up to 30% […]
Fastjet announces intermediate fleet composition
THREE A319’S AND ONE E190 WILL MAKE UP FASTJET’S FLEET FOR THE TIME BEING (Posted 05th November 2016) The turbulent month of October is over and Fastjet’s scheduled operations have stabilized after the introduction of another leased Airbus A319 during the month of November. Presently operating with three aircraft, two Airbus A319’s and on Embraer […]
UNWTO discusses ‘Safe and Seamless Travel’
UNWTO SET FOR MAJOR WTM 2016 EVENT (Posted 05th November 2016) Ministers of Tourism from over 50 countries and leaders from the private sector companies and associations will convene at the Ministers Summit organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel Market in London, to discuss safe, secure and seamless travel. The […]
IATA says passenger demand remains strong in September
POSITIVE SIGNS FOR PASSENGER NUMBERS AS SEPTEMBER STATS SHOW STRONG DEMAND (Posted 05th November 2016) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) grew 7% compared to the same month in 2015. This was the strongest year-over-year increase in seven […]
For those in Diani this Saturday, don’t miss Guy Fawkes’ Bonfire Night
FORTY THIEVES BEACH BAR’s BONFIRE NIGHT Saturday 5:30PM at FORTY THIEVES Guy Fawkes Night Saturday 5:30PM Bonfire & Marshmallows Remember Remember the fifth of November Join us for Guy Fawkes’ Bonfire Night Saturday at Forty Thieves from 5:30PM, we’ll burn the Guy, have marshmallows and sparkles on the beach. Come with the little ones, Kids […]
ATA’s Kigali Conference is all about: Unlocking Africa’s Tourism Potential
Corporate Council on Africa – Unlocking Africa’s Tourism Potential CCA’s 41st Annual World Tourism Conference Unlocking Africa’s Tourism Potential What are the major challenges and opportunities to unlocking the sector’s economic potential across different regions on the continent? For the conference’s opening plenary, ATA will convene an expert panel to assess and discuss Africa’s tourism […]
More Bombardier aircraft for Tanzania in pipeline
C-SERIES NEXT FOR AIR TANZANIA? (Posted 05th November 2016) The CS300, only recently certified by the Canadian aviation regulators and one of the world’s latest brand new single aisle aircraft, has been suggested as the aircraft of choice by the Tanzanian government to take national airline Air Tanzania to the next level. Launch customer for […]
