Fastjet announces relaunch of Kilimanjaro – Nairobi flights
FIVE WEEKS AND COUNTING TO FASTJET’S RE-LAUNCH OF JRO TO NBO FLIGHTS (Posted 02nd September 2016) Tanzania’s leading jet airline, Fastjet, has announced a return to the Kilimanjaro to Nairobi route, effective 06th of October, i.e. just five weeks from now. The information was published together with the new winter schedule effective between 31st of […]
Qatar Airways gets ready for launch of Seychelles flights
QATAR AIRWAYS TEAM ON MAHE TO FINALISE LOGISTICS AHEAD OF FLIGHT LAUNCH (Posted 02nd September 2016) Representatives of Qatar Airways are in Seychelles to prepare for the relaunch of flights to the islands and to hold meetings with relevant authorities. The Regional Marketing Manager for Africa Dana El Namly and the Sales Manager Africa offline […]
Where did the money go asks Tanzania’s President Magufuli
AIRPORT EXPANSION IN MWANZA AND DAR ES SALAAM COME UNDER FINANCIAL SCRUTINY (Posted 02nd September 2016) Bureaucrats involved in the construction of the new terminal at Dar es Salaam’s Julius Nyerere International Airport, but also the work carried out at Mwanza’s airport, are now shaking in their boots after President John Magufuli, when addressing the […]
Rwanda signs deal for new airport construction
PORTUGUESE COMPANY BAGS CONTRACT FOR BUGESERA AIRPORT OUTSIDE KIGALI (Posted 02nd September 2016) RwandAir today launches its inaugural commercial flight to Benin’s capital of Cotonou (IATA: COO / ICAO: DBBB) operating to the Cardinal Bernadin Gantin International Airport, also known as Cadjehoun International Airport. This marks the start of a long planned expansion of destinations […]
What is the next big threat to the Serengeti?
Serengeti Watch is asking: Is Tourism the Next Big Threat to the Serengeti? Here’s why it may be. Tourism impacts need to be mitigated by responsible practices Dear Serengeti Watcher, Below are two recent, disturbing tourism incidents. Currently there is no way to know how widespread such problems are, so we’re beginning to compile a […]
South African Airways lead Ethiopian Airlines using Accra as Hub
More news from West Africa again, courtesy of Ikechi Uko’s ATQ News service Cameroonian govt. rolls out $101million bailout fund for struggling carrier Loss making Air Zimbabwe gets former Pilot as new CEO 2016 Passenger figures go down in Africa Remove VAT to grow Aviation in Ghana, Airlines ask UK Rock Star relaunches Air Djibouti […]
News updates from the Conservation Action Trust
Poaching drives 30% decline in Savannah elephants 31 August 2016 | The Guardian | Jessica Aldred | Ambitious Great Elephant Census finds nearly one-third of continent’s largest elephants were wiped out between 2007-14, largely due to poaching for ivory The census estimated there to be a total of 352,271 savanna elephants in 18 African countries. […]
Entries are invited for the 2017 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge
The Mount Kenya 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge – Entries are now open We are very happy to announce that entries for the Fly540 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge 2017 are now open. There are some changes to the Classic as last year’s course proved to be more challenging than anticipated. Therefore we now have two options […]
Fly more for less this September – With Jambojet
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Leading British travel magazine honours the Seychelles
‘TRAVEL BULLETIN‘ LOOKS BACK AT 20 YEARS OF AWARDS (Posted 01st September 2016) This year sees Britain’s ‘Travel Bulletin‘ celebrating 20 Years of Star Awards! To mark this special anniversary, many new awards are being introduced and a brand new venue for the prestigious awards gala dinner, London’s 5 Star Langham Hotel has been chosen. […]
ICTP – Open for Public and Private Initiatives
How about: Designate a Peace Park www.ictp.travel International Coalition of Tourism Partners For members only . Have you joined? <a href="mailto:jts Interested in hosting a Peace Park? Can you host a peace park? National Parks Regional or City Parks Private Parks (Hotel Grounds, Attractions, Business grounds, Government grounds could be designated as Peace Parks, as […]
It is eclipse day in Reunion
REUNION IS THE BEST PLACE TO SEE THE TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN TODAY (Posted 01st September 2016) The countdown has begun in earnest now. The island of Reunion is according to leading global experts the best place in the world to observe the annular eclipse that will take place on 01st of September. For […]
Kenya’s arrivals and revenues up for first six months of 2016
MIXED PICTURE EMERGES AS UPWARDS TREND CONTINUES (Posted 01st September 2016) Figures finally made public affirm the upwards trend for Kenya’s Tourism industry. During the first six months of this year did arrival numbers rise from last year’s dismal 347.458 to 395.298, an increase by nearly 14 percent. At the same time did tourism revenues […]
New CEO revealed for OneWorld airline alliance
ONEWORLD NAMES ROB GURNEY AS NEW CEO (Posted 01st September 2016) oneworld®, the leading global airline alliance, yesterday named industry veteran Rob Gurney as its new CEO. He succeeds Bruce Ashby, who announced already in January that he would be stepping down from the role this summer after more than five years in the position. […]
Lufthansa ups Nairobi capacity with larger plane
FLIGHTS MOVE FROM THREE TO FOUR WHILE AIRCRAFT TYPE MOVES FROM A B737 TO AN A340 (Posted 31st August 2016) Information from Nairobi suggests that Lufthansa will now finally switch permanently to the Airbus A340 on their route from Frankfurt to the Kenyan capital, replacing the rather unpopular solution of a B737 which has carried […]
Tentative delivery date set for Air Tanzania’s first Bombardier Q400NG
AIR TANZANIA GEARS UP FOR FIRST NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERY IN A GENERATION (Posted 31st August 2016) (ATCL’s newest bird, a Bombardier Q400NG, msn 4495) Still registered with a Canadian tail number is Air Tanzania’s new Bombardier Q400NG now undergoing ground and aerial testing before formally being handed over on the 13th of September to airline […]
A travelling lion cub, Mama Simba news and a lot more from the EWASO Lions
EWASO Lions news updates Promoting Human-Lion Coexistence in Northern Kenya CLICK HERE TO DONATE New Cub Is A Remarkable Traveller Say hello to our newest lion who was born early this year to Napirai. “This little cub is a young traveller and survivor," said Jeneria, our Field Operations and Community Manager. “The cub moves more […]
August 2016 news update from the Northern Rangelands Trust.
News from the Northern Rangelands Trust … WILD FRONTIERS TNC & NRT celebrate #NationalDogDay Friday 26th August was National Dog Day in the USA. To celebrate, raise awareness, and fundraise; The Nature Conservancy launched a campaign that featured NRT’s anti-poaching dog Zack – pictured above with handlers Joseph and Lawrence. Women generate over USD 6,000 […]
Jane Goodall’s appeal …
My name is Jane Goodall and today is the day you can help choose the fate, for better or for worse, of our world. I have spent my life living with and understanding animals. I have learned the value of their remarkable capacity for emotions, empathy and intelligence and then shared my discoveries with you […]
Qatar Airways credited for new rules for tourist Visas
NEW AGREEMENT REACHED IN QATAR TO FACILITATE ISSUE OF VISAS FOR TOURISTS (Posted 31st August 2016) Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority sign partnership with VFS Global to identify streamlined tourist visa application process Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority signed today an agreement with VFS Global – leading provider of visa processing services – […]
Zimbabwe – A World of Wonders
ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY’S NELLY NHAURANWA SHARES HER IMPRESSIONS FROM ATLANTA (Posted 31st August 2016) ZIMBABWE A WORLD OF WONDERS, A HIGHLIGHT AT THE BUSIEST AIRPORT IN THE WORLD August 2016 Story by Nellia Nhauranwa in Atlanta Ga, USA ZTA’s Marketing Manager Americas Nellia Nhauranwa (right) with David Vogt, Art Program Manager Engineering of Jackson Hartsfield […]
The Treasures of Swaziland
News from the Kingdom of Swaziland The Golden Treasures of Swaziland Swaziland might be small but it boasts giant scenery and massive adventures. Whether you are seeking adventure or breath-taking scenery in this small, but majestic country or planning on travelling to Swaziland for a well-deserved break, we’ve got you covered! For those who are […]
China remains a high value target for Seychelles Tourism
MAJOR GROWTH OF ARRIVALS FROM CHINA SEES SEYCHELLES TOURISM APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT (Posted 31st August 2016) In November will the Seychelles Tourism Board, in partnership with the Embassy of Seychelles in China, co-host this year’s so called appreciation evening, an event dedicated to the travel industry and travel media in China. The event will take […]
Tourism, a Catalyst for Peace and Development
News from IIPT … August 2016 IIPT President Speaker at UNWTO Conference: Tourism, a Catalyst for Peace and Development IIPT Founder and President, Louis D’Amore was a speaker at the UNWTO Conference: Tourism a Catalyst for Development, Peace and Reconciliation held in Sri Lanka last month. The conference was held in Passikudah, which for most […]
Zimbabwe Tourism set for major strategy session
‘UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TOURISM GROWTH‘ IS ZIMBABWE’S THEME FOR THE FUTURE (Posted 31st August 2016) While the bid by Zimbabwe’s Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr. Eng. Walter Mzembi, for the top job at the UN’s World Tourism Organization in Madrid is gaining momentum around the world, is at home the focus on the […]
Rwanda’s ‘Conversation on Conversation’ ends with flurry of resolutions
RWANDA’S 2016 EDITION OF ‘CONVERSATION ON CONSERVATION‘ ANOTHER SUCCESS (Posted 31st August 2016) The just ended 2016 edition of Rwanda’s unique ‘Conversation on Conservation‘ has come up with a series of recommendations and resolutions, which are worth sharing with my readers. All the relevant details are shown below: RESOLUTIONS: Conversation on Conservation 2016 Theme: “United […]
President Kenyatta hosts historic tourism summit at State House Mombasa
KENYA COAST TOURISM INDUSTRY PREPARES TO TELL IT ALL AT MEETING WITH PRESIDENT KENYATTA (Posted 31st August 2016) Some 150 tourism stakeholders from the entire Kenya coast but also from Nairobi and further upcountry will be meeting later today with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House in Mombasa to discuss added urgent measures to more […]
Benin follows Rwanda’s example and introduces Visa on arrival
RWANDA’S KAGAME CREDITED FOR VISA INITIATIVE (Posted 30th August 2016) When Rwanda on the 01st of January 2013 launched a Visa on Arrival policy for citizens of African Union member states were critics swift in both denouncing the change and dooming the initiative, mostly of course bureaucrats who benefit from holding the reigns of power […]
Lillian Gaitho’s mid week thoughts
The Perfect OTA: Six Factors to Look Out for in a Travel Agent Online booking sites are becoming the norm rather than the exception. With the internet of things spiraling to every last aspect of living; getting your vacation stay has become a one step find on the right click. Companies such as Expedia, Jumia […]
News from further down south … the Livingstone bi-Weekly’s latest edition
Thanks for Gill Staden here come the latest news from Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond today with a link to a YouTube clip about the Liuwa Plains Norman Carr Safaris, Liuwa Plain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KugGLx_JlYs And, the newsletter: https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/tlbw31aug16-compressed.pdf Inside: Council Sign at the border PACRA and ZRA The road to Siansowa Power cuts again Donkey in the […]
