Seychelles Tourism Academy partners with SHTA to improve industrial training on the job
STA and SHTA join hands to help tourism staff boost their capabilities (Posted 10th October 2016) After several years of negotiation, the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association and the Seychelles Tourism Academy are now offering this amazing opportunity to members of the tourism association to upgrade the skills of their staff in their daily work. […]
News from the Kampala Sheraton Hotel
Lots happening in Kampala these days and after celebrating the country’s 54th Independence Day there is yet more to come until the end of October. If you happen to visit Uganda’s capital, find out what there is to do and where to do it.
Lillian Gaitho’s week opener
Five Out of Town Breaks for Mashujaa Day Mashujaa Day, as the Swahili word connotes is a day set aside to celebrate Kenyan Heroes whose resilient fight and sacrifice led to the country’s independence from colonialists. The day, which was referred to as Kenyatta Day before the promulgation of the new constitution in August 2010 […]
After CITES fails African Elephants are two shipments of blood ivory seized in Vietnam
TWO ILLEGAL SHIPMENTS OF BLOOD IVORY TESTAMENT OF CITES’ FAILURE TO PROTECT ELEPHANTS (Posted 10th October 2016) 300 kilogrammes of ivory just a few days ago and now over half a ton of blood ivory yesterday is the haul of vigilant customs and security officers at both Ho Chi Minh City Port and the airport […]
Expansion continues with launch of Abidjan flights
ABIDJAN BRINGS RWANDAIR’S WEST AFRICA DESTINATIONS TO NOW SEVEN (Posted 10th October 2016) RwandAir has now launched its seventh West Africa destination, Abidjan, as part of the airline’s continued rollout of new countries important to its strategy to connect Africa via Kigali. This follows the start of commercial flights a month ago to Cotonou and […]
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Zimbabwe’s late Belinda Mutinhiri, Minister Dr. Eng. Walter Mzembi among winners of Africa Travel Awards 2016
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 […]
Help Colobus Conservation To Rehabilitate Orphan Primates
Colobus Conservation Asks To Help Colobus Conservation Rehabilitate Orphan Primates At this time of year here at Colobus Conservation we receive a lot of orphaned primates that need our help to survive. As orphans do not have a mother to feed them, keep them warm and teach them how to be a primate, the staff […]
AVIAssist Foundation announces more training dates for Livingstone / Zambia event
Flight Data Management Course (FDM) 21 & 22 November 2016, Livingstone, Zambia Register now for this unique in-region training – Only a limited number of 10 places is still available. Don’t get disappointed! A registration form is attached. Understand Flight Data Collection & Analysis Flight Data Management (FDM) helps pilots, managers and operators improve the […]
ATC readers now can claim major rebates for Video Production Services
‘MADE KNOWN PICTURES‘ OFFER SPECIAL DEAL TO ATC READERS AND SUBSCRIBERS (Posted 07th October 2016) Be it tourist boards or private companies, government ministries or individuals with a need to get a professional video produced, here is a unique opportunity to get a rebated deal from one of Africa’s best known production houses. Made Known […]
Best Western set to expand in East Africa
LOSE ONE GAIN ONE AS THE RACE IS ON TO EXPAND FURTHER INTO EAST AFRICA (Posted 07th October 2016) The more recent opening of a Best Western Premier in Uganda’s airport town of Entebbe, already generating strong support from travelers for a first or last night stay in Uganda, was only part of the rollout […]
The latest from AFRAA, the African Airlines Association
AVIATION NEWS FROM ACROSS AFRICA (Posted 07th October 2016)
RwandAir’s ‘Ubumwe’ ready for commercial deployment
NEW AIRBUS A330 SET FOR COMMERCIAL MAIDEN FLIGHT (Posted 07th October 2016) This will be the view airport staff and Rwandans living near Kigali International Airport will have later this morning, as the airline’s brand new Airbus A330-300 takes to the skies for her commercial maiden flight. After carrying out a week of regulatory flights […]
Passenger growth slowed in August, amid broader easing in trend
Air Passenger Market Analysis – August 2016 Posted 06th October 2016 Key points from our full report on air passenger markets in August: Industry-wide passenger traffic slowed to 4.6% year-on-year in August, part of a wider easing in momentum. Traffic is being shaped by a range of drivers, including fragile economic growth and lower airfares. […]
Airlines Hail Historic ICAO Carbon Agreement
Airlines Hail Historic ICAO Carbon Agreement The International Air Transport Association (IATA) congratulated states which, under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), have achieved an historic agreement to implement a market-based measure that will support airlines’ efforts to stabilize emissions with carbon neutral growth. The agreement was reached by states attending the […]
Seychelles open tourist office in Reunion
AS TRAVEL GROWS IN LEAPS AND BOUNDS BETWEEN REUNION AND SEYCHELLES IS A NEW TOURIST OFFICE FORMALLY LAUNCHED (Posted 06th October 2016) The two Vanilla Islands members, Reunion and Seychelles, can look back over many years of close cooperation and joint marketing activities to promote travel between the islands. Alain St. Ange the Seychelles Minister […]
Kilifair will be at MKTE 2016 to promote cooperation
KILIFAIR News
Starwood brand ‘Four Points by Sheraton’ to make a double entry in Nairobi next year
MARRIOTT EXPANDS INTO NAIROBI WITH STARWOOD’S ‘FOUR POINTS‘ BRAND (Posted 06th October 2016) The present Four Points development near the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which on opening will add over 190 rooms to the Nairobi hospitality scene, will soon be joint by a sister property in the Hurlingham area of the Kenyan capital. From information […]
Aviation pundits tell unions to shut up and let Kenya Airways get on with recovery programme
MEDIUM TERM TURNAROUND WITHIN GRASP NOW AS ‘OPERATION PRIDE‘ GAINS MOMENTUM (Posted 06th October 2016) Following a flurry of anti national airline social media comments, and outright lies being peddled by one daily published in Nairobi over the extend of a flight delay, where both flight numbers and affected passenger numbers, incidentally of a Jambojet […]
Kenya Tourism Board gets new Chief Executive
BETTY RADIER BAGS KTB’S TOP JOB (Posted 05th October 2016) Scanad Managing Director Betty Radier was earlier today appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Kenya Tourism Board, following an extensive selection process. The announcement was made by Board Chairman Mr. Jimmy Kariuki. Acting CEO Ms. Jacinta Nzioka will continue to hold fort until […]
Lillian Gaitho’s reflections on this year’s ‘Customer Service Week’
Celebrating Customer Service Week; 5 Ways Corporates Can Become ‘Service Champions‘ A customer or your clientele base no doubt forms the core of your business; be it in the service or goods market, the experience that you offer your customers can either make or break your business. Celebrated every year since the pioneer events in […]
Have you made a date yet for EcoTourism Kenya’s EcoWarrior Gala Dinner
The Eco-Warrior Awards, organized by Ecotourism Kenya, is this year celebrating 11 years of peer and public recognition of outstanding contribution to ecotourism practices in Kenya. Do not miss out! Kenya Tourism Federation Safety & Communication Centre Tel: 20 8001000/3 Cell: 0738617499/0722745645 comms www.kenyatourism.or.ke Follow @KTF_Kenya for news updates Eco-Warrior Awards, 11th Edition As a […]
38th Plenary Session of UNWTO Affiliates ends in Yerevan
HOST ARMENIA IMPRESSED UNWTO DELEGATES (Posted 05th October 2016) The 38th Plenary Session of the UNWTO Affiliate Members took place in Yerevan, Armenia between 01st and 04th of October. The meeting discussed the latest tourism trends, public-private collaboration and promoting good practices in the sector. The event was held in parallel with the 43rd UNWTO […]
SoChef! brings French Cuisine Cooking from Reunion to South Africa
Reunion Island Tourism brings French Cuisine Cooking to South Africa SoChef! brings French Cuisine Cooking to South Africa French cuisine has been a favourite on taste buds the world over and South Africa is no stranger to it. The French network in South Africa and Lesotho is proud to celebrate French cuisine with So Chef! […]
IATA Air Cargo news updates
AIR CARGO DEMAND KEEPS RISING (Posted 05th October 2016) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in August 2016 showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.9% year-on-year. Freight capacity measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs) increased by 4.1% over the same period. Load factors […]
Another win in court sets stage for further action against the railway through the park
HIGH COURT IN NAIROBI UPHOLDS PETITION AND AFFIRMS STOP OF ANY ACTIVITY BY SGR IN THE PARK (Posted 05th October 2016) (Proposed route around the park which Kenyan authorities have so far rejected for cost reasons) The application by the defendants, i.e. Kenya Railway Corporation / SGR, NEMA, KWS and various ministries to lift an […]
OneWorld News
oneworld airline alliance news updates oneworld News oneworld is Business Traveller’s best alliance for fourth year in a row oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance for the fourth year in a row in the 2016 Business Traveller awards – confirming oneworld’s position as the most highly prized global airline alliance. oneworld is the current […]
ATA’s Passport to Rwanda for the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference
Africa Travel Association – Get your ATA Passport to Rwanda for the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference MAKE YOUR CONFERENCE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS NOW Africa Travel Association (ATA), a Division of Corporate Council on Africa, is excited to be partnering with the Rwanda Development Board to present the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference at the Kigali […]
Rwanda offers investment opportunities in tourism and leisure
RWANDA INVITES INVESTORS TO DEVELOP GOLF COURSES AND LUXURY RESORTS (Posted 04th October 2016) Rwanda’s Chief Tourism Officer, Ms. Belise Kariza, during a press conference earlier today encouraged foreign investors to discover the various opportunities, especially the Kivu Belt Rwanda’s tourism and hospitality haven along with six prime real estate properties in the Kivu Belt, […]
