Fastjet publishes new ‘Winter Schedule’ valid till end March 2017
ALL EYES ARE NOW ON THE NEW CEO AND HIS DECISIONS ON HQ LOCATION AND FLEET RENEWAL (Posted 08th September 2016) After completing his first month as CEO of Fastjet are all eyes now focusing on the decisions Nico Bezuidenhout will take, as far as the location of the airline’s new headquarters is concerned. Presently […]
Kenya Airways AGM expected to be platform for fight over Board positions
KENYA GOVERNMENT SUGGESTS IT WANTS TO ENLARGE ITS PRESENCE ON THE KQ BOARD (Posted 08th September 2016) The upcoming Annual General Meeting of Kenya Airways, due on the 29th of September, this year is likely to see the Kenyan government, which holds just under 30 percent of the shares in the company, seek greater representation […]
Seychelles says no to mass tourism, not now, not ever!
SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM MINISTER TAKES FIRST LOOK AT CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY (Posted 08th September 2016) In a meeting held earlier this week at the ESPACE Offices of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture did Minister Alain St.Ange meet with Mrs. Iris Richter, the consultant commissioned by the Tourism Department to undertake the carrying capacity study for […]
Elephant news
From Save the Elephants – Monthly Trumpet News Great Elephant Census Reveals Declines The Great Elephant Census results have been released, with sobering results. The largest ever survey of African wildlife, funded by Paul G Allen, has shed light on the continent-wide crisis. The survey reports that the savanna populations declined 30% between 2007 and […]
Lillian Gaitho’s midweek thoughts are all about culture
Six ways to enjoy culture through self immersion Culture, unlike other aspects of travel is not purely a spot, sight and site activity; rather it’s magic can only be experienced by allowing oneself to be part of the process. This goes beyond the usual five must visit places to allowing yourself time to be part […]
Bird Island now accessible through daily Air Seychelles flights
AIR SEYCHELLES ANNOUNCES DAILY FLIGHTS TO BIRD ISLAND (Posted 07th September 2016) Air Seychelles has this afternoon announced the launch of daily flights from the archipelago’s main island to fancied Bird Island, an island of less than a square kilometres in size and some 100 kilometres north of Mahe. Flying time is just over half […]
Travel Talk with Amadeus East Africa
The monthly update from Amadeus Connect Amadeus East Africa: Airline Updates Travel agents, we have made life easier and effortless for you yet again, with some critical airline updates all across the region. Read More Fastjet coming soon on Amadeus. Amadeus and Tanzanian based low cost carrier fastjet have signed a distribution agreement. Fastjet will […]
Loisaba Tented Camp nominated in PURE Awards 2016
Elewana Collection’s Loisaba Tented Camp Nominated in PURE Awards 2016 Gallery | Videos | Information Manual | Brochure | Online Availability | Contact Us Elewana News We’re delighted to share with you that the Elewana Collection has been shortlisted for a highly prestigious award at this year’s PURE Life Experiences Travel Trade Show. Elewana’s Loisaba […]
ibtm world 2016 kicks off, pun intended, at FC Barcelona stadium
ibtm world 2016 KICKS OFF AT NOU CAMP OF FC BARCELONA The latest IBTM news ibtm world 2016 KICKS OFF AT NOU CAMP OF FC BARCELONA JMIC Profile and Power Award IAPCO Collaboration Award Both presented at Meetings Leadership Summit This year the ibtm world Meetings Leadership Summit which annually precedes the opening day of […]
Seychelles get promotion boost through Eastern Europe roadshows
Vanilla Islands join hands with Turkish Airlines to promote travel to Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar The Vanilla Islands and Turkish Airlines in Central Europe ??????? The Vanilla Islands Association has created a mission to contribute to the development of tourism in the Indian Ocean, paying special attention to the cruise industry. Turkish Airlines is increasing […]
The Jambojet September Super Sale is here!
Fly for less with the Jambojet September Super Sale! Over 7000+ seats on offer from KES 3,050 only! It’s time to grab your favorite seat! The September Super Sale starts today! Over 7,000+ Seats at 3,050/- for Mombasa, Kisumu Eldoret and 4,050/- for Ukunda, Malindi and Lamu. Book Now
Ethiopian moves Guangzhou from 7 to 10 flights a week
THREE MORE FLIGHTS TO GUANGZHOU PUTS ETHIOPIAN INTO POLE POSITION IN AFRICA (Posted 07th September 2016) In a month from now will Ethiopian Airlines increase their presently daily frequencies between Addis Ababa and the Chinese city of Guangzhou to 10 overall with three added daily flights, using Boeing B787 aircraft. ET 616/617 will leave ADD […]
Malindi Airport runway extension expected to boost tourism arrivals
PRESIDENT KENYATTA LAUNCHES NEW ROAD CONSTRUCTION FROM MALINDI TO TSAVO EAST (Posted 07th September 2016) The long expected runway extension project at Malindi Airport is now gaining shape after the Kenya Airport Authority confirmed yesterday that Phase Two of the ongoing upgrading of the airport, worth 5.6 billion Kenya Shillings, is due to go underway […]
ASTA names Kenya as host country for the next Destination Expo
BIG SCORE FOR KENYA TOURISM AS ASTA DECIDES FOR NAIROBI AS NEXT VENUE (Posted 07th September 2016) From Seville 2016 to Nairobi 2017, that is the road ASTA, the American Association of Travel Agents will take in the immediate future for their annual Destination Expo. It was learned earlier today that Kenya’s bid to host […]
Malawi opts to ‘test drive’ digital PR platform
RETOSA SUPPORTS MALAWI IN TRAINING HOW BEST TO USE DIGITAL PLATFORMS TO PROMOTE TOURISM (Posted 06th September 2016) Malawi’s government says digital platforms could be one way of promoting tourist destination as it is cost effective.The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism Mr. Cliff Chiunda disclosed this on Monday during the […]
Invitation | 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism!
The Africa Travel Association – Invitation | 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism! RSVP NOW The Africa Travel Association, now a division of Corporate Council on Africa, in partnership with NYU Africa House, will hold its 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Tourism on Monday, September 19, 2016, on the occasion of the United Nations […]
Invitation for the 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism!
The Africa Travel Association invites you to the 11th Annual Presidential Forum on Africa Tourism! RSVP NOW
Festival Kreol showcases the Seychelles heritage
THE GLOBAL CREOLE NATION RETURNS TO THE SEYCHELLES FOR THE ANNUAL ‘FESTIVAL KREOL‘ (Posted 06th September 2016) In late October this year will the focus of the global Creole community once again shift to the Seychelles, where between the 23rd and 26th the annual ‘Festival Kreol‘ will be staged. A few years ago did the […]
Turkish Airlines’ arrival in the Seychelles good for tourism and trade
TURKISH AIRLINES SET TO BOOST BOTH TOURISM AND TRADE WITH SEYCHELLES (Posted 06th September 2016) The imminent start of flights by Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Mahe, the main island of the Seychelles archipelago, is seen to give a boost not just to bringing more tourists from around the world to the paradise islands, but […]
Kampala Art Trust launches exhibition at Kampala Railway Station
RIFT VALLEY RAILWAYS SUPPORTS THE ‘KAMPALA ART BIENNALE‘ (Posted 05th September 2016) (Director Kampala Art Biennale (KAB16) Daudi Karungi (Right) takes RVR General Manager Joram Nyanzi (Left) through a schedule during the launch of the Kampala Art Biennale at the Kampala Railway Station. The exhibition organized by Kampala Arts Trust features artworks of over 25 […]
September in Kampala ? Look no further …
Goodies galore this month at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel …
Global African Investment Summit goes underway today
AS TOURISM AND CONSERVATION VISITORS RETURN HOME DOES THE TRADE AND INVESTMENT FRATERNITY DESCEND ON KIGALI (Posted 05th September 2016) The weeklong celebration of Rwanda’s conservation achievements, known as Kwita Izina, has come to an end last Friday night, after 22 young born gorillas were named in front of President Paul Kagame, who for the […]
?The Greatest Culinary ‘Red Carpet’ VIP Event of The Year – The Chefs Delight Awards 2016?
The Chefs Delight Culinary Awards Gala Night 2016 – A Gourmet’s Dream Chefs Delight Culinary Awards 2016 – The Greatest Culinary ‘Red Carpet’ Event of The Year Share Tweet Forward +1 Share Book Your Tickets to…. The VIP Culinary ‘Red Carpet’ Event of the Year The Chefs Delight Awards 2016 Date:Friday 9th September Venue:KICC, Tsavo […]
The Jollof Rice controversy between Nigeria and Ghana deepens
More news from West Africa, courtesy of Ikechi Uko’s ATQ News service 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 […]
Parliamentary elections in Seychelles not expected to impact on tourism arrivals
SEYCHELLES GOES TO THE POLLS TO ELECT NEW PARLIAMENT (Posted 05th September 2016) Following the Presidential elections in December last year, where incumbent President James Alix Michel won both rounds, a victory affirmed by the Supreme Court of the Seychelles, are now Parliamentary elections coming up later this week between the 08th and 10th of […]
AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON this September
Tanzania’s fashion guru Mustafa Hassanali will be at the AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON between 09th and 10th September TANZANIA’s Pan African Fashion Designer MUSTAFA HASSANALI will HEADLINE the AFRICA FASHION WEEK LONDON from 9-10 September at West Hall Olympia. LONDON will be his 32nd City to showcase Globally and 4th in Europe. MUSTAFA HASSANALI TANZANIA […]
Vanilla Island Comoros concludes third edition of Indian Ocean Food and Culture Festival
SEYCHELLES ATTEND COMOROS TOURISM EVENT (Posted 03rd September 2016) The just ended Indian Ocean Food and Culture Festival, held on the Comoros as part of the Vanilla Island organization’s annual calendar of events, saw the Seychelles represented by the Principal Secretary for Tourism Ms. Anne Lafortune. She used the opportunity to invite the Comoros Vice […]
Kenya intends to set up a Convention Bureau
KENYA FOLLOWS RWANDA’S LEAD TO ESTABLISH A CONVENTION BUREAU (Posted 03rd September 2016) When Rwanda in May 2014 established the Rwanda Convention Bureau did other countries in the region, while not outright dismissing the idea, nevertheless show reservations towards the move. After all, Rwanda had few major meeting facilities, apart from the Conference Centre at […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts focus on ‘Travel with the Boss’
Lillian Gaitho today dissects the touchy subject of staff travelling with their bosses and has seven cues for you to remember … and, notably, does she start with one Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook, who presently is in Kenya on a working visit plus safari vacation … don’t ever think of Lillian as anything else but […]
PATA and ATA break new ground with MoU
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE AS AFRICAN AND ASIA PACIFIC TRAVEL ORGANIZATIONS CLOSE RANKS (Posted 02nd September 2016) The Africa Travel Association (ATA) and Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) have agreed to cooperate in a number of areas including market intelligence and proprietary research, conferences and events, advocacy themes, and grassroots development through chapter networks. A Memorandum […]
