Luxor set to host 5th UNWTO Summit on City Tourism
EGYPT TOURISM GETS BOOST THROUGH UNWTO CONFERENCE (Posted 17th October 216) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of Egypt are organizing the 5th Global Summit on City Tourism: “Cities: Local Culture for Global Travellers” on 01st and 02nd of November in Luxor. During the summit, UNWTO will launch the Mayors for Tourism Initiative. […]
Prosecute them for contempt of court …
KENYA AIRWAYS TARGETED BY WILDCAT STRIKE (Posted 16th October 2016) Sections of pilots and cabin crew, in blatant disregard of an existing court order prohibiting any form of industrial action, and also ignoring the directive of the Kenyan government to halt any action, have earlier today began a targeted walkout to hit Kenya’s national airline. […]
Dubai becomes RwandAir’s first commercial destination for the new Airbus A330
‘UBUMWE‘ STARTS REGULAR DUBAI SERVICES (Posted 16th October 2016) A traditional water cannon shower awaited RwandAir’s Airbus A330-200 a few hours ago as the airline launched commercial operations with its first wide body aircraft. Over 200 passengers were on board this maiden flight which was almost sold out, providing new comfort levels on board in […]
Air Tanzania’s new aircraft set to commence commercial flights
NEW BOMBARDIER Q400NG’S READY FOR THEIR COMMERCIAL MAIDEN FLIGHTS (Posted 15th October 2016) The two recently acquired brand new Bombardier Q400NG aircraft are today expected to commence commercial flights across Tanzania, it was learned overnight from a regular source in Dar es Salaam. Alongside an existing Bombardier Q300 will the two new aircraft help relaunch […]
And the winners are …
ECOTOURISM KENYA ANNOUNCES ‘ECOWARRIORS 2016‘ IN GRAND FINALE TO MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO (Posted 15th October 2016) Ecotourism Kenya last evening announced the winners for this year’s edition of the Eco Warrior Awards. The scheme recognizes innovations and leadership in responsible tourism. The Gala Dinner saw Kenya tourism’s who is who in attendance at the […]
Invitation – IATA Global Media Day 08 December, Geneva
IATA issues an Invitation for the Global Media Day 08 December, Geneva IATA is happy to invite media practitioners to attend the annual IATA Global Media Day, taking place at their executive offices in Geneva on Thursday, 08th December 2016. For many this will be the first opportunity to hear from Alexandre de Juniac, who […]
Coming up … The Grand Raid de la Reunion
Reunion Island Tourism announces the ‘Great Raid 2016‘ Grand Raid de la Reunion 20 – 23 October Imagine climbing 9000m, the equivalent of nine Table Mountains, or eight marathons in a row! Just when you think Reunion Island cannot deliver any more adventure, this alluring French Indian Ocean Island destination brings to you the Grand […]
Changes in winter schedule gives Kenya Airways an edge on key routes
KENYA AIRWAYS ANNOUNCE NEW WINTER SCHEDULE (Posted 14th October 2016) Kenya Airways has announced its 2016 winter schedule that will see changes to the route network as well as frequencies to suit customer needs in various Kenya Airways destinations during the season. The airline will increase its flight frequency to the recently launched Cape Town […]
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It is 10.000 for Airbus
AIRBUS’ DELIVERY OF AN A350-900 TO SINGAPORE AIRLINES MARKS THE 10.000TH PLANE HANDED OVER TO CLIENTS (Posted 14th October 2016) Airbus today celebrated the delivery of its 10,000th aircraft – an A350-900 for Singapore Airlines. The milestone event was marked by a special ceremony in Toulouse hosted by Airbus Group CEO Tom Enders and attended […]
New partnership for Aviation Security in Europe takes shape
IATA AND OSCE SIGN MOU TO ENHANCE AVIATION SECURITY (Posted 14th October 2016) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Secretariat of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen, promote, and develop cooperation on aviation facilitation and border integrity issues—two of the key components […]
UNWTO market barometer
GET THE LATEST MARKET TRENDS FROM UNWTO (Posted 14th October 2016) World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Tourism Market Trends Programme The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is pleased to inform that the September 2016 issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer has recently been released in English (the statistical annex in Spanish, French and Russian will be […]
Lamu, a haven of peace in a turbulent world
LAMU – A JOURNEY BACK IN TIME … (Posted 14th October 2016) (First view of Lamu town from across the water) For first time visitors to Lamu, an ancient town on Kenya’s coastal strip, it must appear like a trip back in time. There are, apart from the County Commissioner’s official vehicle and a TukTuk […]
Kenya Safari News: The Great Migration
Mara North Conservancy News Updates WHO WE ARE | CONSERVATION | COMMUNITY | GET IN TOUCH Safari News: The Great Migration A rolling savanna of more than 28,000 hectares; the Mara North Conservancy is home to a spectacular array of plants, reptiles, birds and mammals, including elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard and massed concentrations of […]
Brussels Airlines passenger numbers rise by over 8 percent in September
FIVE FLIGHTS A WEEK BETWEEN BRUSSELS AND ENTEBBE DRAW IN MORE PASSENGERS (Posted 14th October 2016) Star Alliance member Brussels Airlines, soon to be owned 100 percent by the Lufthansa Group, has reported a rise in passenger numbers by 8.2 percent for the month of September. The airline flies five times a week from Brussels […]
Rwanda remains at the cutting edge of new techologies
FIRST COMMERCIAL DRONE OPERATION DUE FOR LAUNCH IN KIGALI TODAY (Posted 14th October 2016) Not even a year after Rwanda signed agreements with Zipline for the establishment of a commercial UAV operation in the country, primarily aimed at delivery urgent medical supplies to upcountry health centres and hospitals, is a dream becoming reality today. It […]
Safarilink to take delivery of another Dash 8 aircraft
ECO WARRIOR NOMINEE SAFARILINK COMMITS TO ANOTHER DASH 8 AIRCRAFT AS FLEET GROWS (Posted 14th October 2016) When tonight’s EcoWarrior Gala Award Night will take place at the Radisson Blu in Nairobi, is Safarilink the only airline which has been nominated for this year’s honours and will therefore by the look of it once again […]
Ngamba’s making remembered
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust – Remembering the History Happy 18th October Cindy before, with Dr. Jane Goodall Ngamba received the first group of 17 chimpanzees on 13th October, 1998 Present Day Cindy We have come a long way The Chimpanzee Sanctuary DONATE NOW Thank you for making it possible and lets keep on […]
Don’t Miss the Next ‘Safety in African Aviation Conference’
6 weeks to go until 5th Safety in African Aviation Conference It is now only 6 weeks to go until the 5th Safety in African Aviation Conference, which will be held in partnership with the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure and a number of sponsors. Book your place today to ensure you don’t miss the leading […]
Take a break – on Ol Pejeta where great deals await …
Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s October Escapes Welcome to Ol Pejeta Escapes – a monthly newsletter, outlining all our tourism offers. Wherever you are in the world, there will be something for you here and we hope you take advantage of all these amazing deals. OL PEJETA’S MASHUJAA DAY SPECIAL for Kenyan Citizens Discounted entry into the […]
Know a Mover & Shaper in travel? Nominate her or him NOW!
Amadeus Connect asks: Do you Know a Mover & Shaper in travel? Nominate him or her NOW! Nominate a ‘Mover & Shaper’ and win 2016 has been an exciting year in travel and technology. That is why we have decided to celebrate and recognise our partners in Africa for their role in the travel technology […]
Kenya’s Transport Cabinet Secretary fires back at KALPA
PILOTS UNION UNDER FIRE FOR OVERSTEPPING THEIR BOUNDS, AGAIN (Posted 13th October 2016) Following the warning sounded by Tourism Cabinet Secretary Hon. Najib Balala yesterday, when he officially opened the 2016 edition of the Magical Kenya Tourism Expo, did Transport Secretary James Macharia today also add his voice in telling the Kenya Pilot Union off […]
Wakanow stages beach festival in Nigeria but could extend it to other countries
WAKANOW – CREATING BRAND LOYALTY WITH SPECIAL EVENTS (Posted 13th October 2016) It was a perfect mix of excitement and networking last weekend when Nigeria’s first online travel company Wakanow launched its much-anticipated Beach Sports Series themed ‘Sand, Sweat and Glory’. The event, which held at the Africa-themed La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, had […]
Coastal Aviation names Dolly Estate and Lake Natron as next destinations
DOLLY ESTATE AT KILIGOLF TO BE A REGULAR COASTAL AVIATION DESTINATION (Posted 13th October 2016) Following a report on fleet additions yesterday was it finally possible to get the Coastal Aviation management to confirm their planned new destinations. One, Dolly Estate, is notably near Usa River outside Arusha, which will allow safari clients, business travelers […]
Seychelles International Airport to benefit from cooperation with Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI AIRPORTS READY TO INVEST IN EXPANSION OF SEYCHELLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 13th October 2016) A broad MoU has been signed between the Seychelles and Abu Dhabi covering the Gulf state’s potential entry into the ongoing expansion of Seychelles’ main aviation gate to the world. Various stages of modernization and additions have already been […]
Quo Vadis Kenya Airways
TOURISM CABINET SECRETARY DROPS HINTS OF MAJOR CHANGES AT KENYA AIRWAYS (Posted 13th October 2016) When, following the official opening yesterday of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo, Cabinet Secretary Hon. Najib Balala took questions from the media, did the focus shift quickly to Kenya Airways. Balala had in his opening address warned unions to call […]
East Africa Tourism Platform holds crucial meeting ahead of MKTE2016
RETREAT SETS AGENDA FOR FUTURE TOURISM COOPERATION IN EAST AFRICA (Posted 13th October 2016) Earlier this week did the Tourism Ministers from Kenya and Uganda and ministerial representatives from the other East African Community member countries, alongside the private sector, meet at the Lake Elementaita Serena resort to take stock and plan ahead for the […]
Running with champions …
MKTE PARTICIPANTS RUN ALONGSIDE SOME OF KENYA’S ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS (Posted 13th October 2016) (Some of the early birds catching a run – and picture – with Kenya’s champions) Whoever thought up this goodie surely had a stroke of genius as participants of the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo can this year do their crack of […]
Coastal aviation adds more aircraft to become East Africa’s largest private airline company
MORE GRAND CARAVANS FOR COASTAL AVIATION SUPPORTS NEW DESTINATIONS (Posted 12th October 2016) After more recently adding already two additional Cessna C208B Grand Caravans will yet another of this aircraft type join the fleet of Coastal Aviation in the very near future, bringing the overall number to 31 of which there are, among others, 21 […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’
Here comes, courtesy of Gill Staden, the latest edition of the Livingstone bi-WeeklyEnjoy! https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/tlbw12oct16-compressed.pdf Inside: Rowing Regatta Traffic Police Flights from Lower Zambezi to Mfuwe Conservation Lower Zambezi at the Elephant Charge Livingstone-Lusaka-Kafue-Lusaka-Siavonga-Livingstone Road Kill Toll Gate north of Choma Cultural Tourism A Window on Zambia Zimbabwe Travel Awards Kariba Fishing Tournament Batoka Dam latest […]
