HAPPY HOLIDAYS – TEAM UGANDA
Uganda’s Brussels Airlines team in Kampala wishes all their faithful passengers and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2016 … Brussels Airlines – Now flying four times a week between Entebbe and the European capital city Brussels
It is record breaking season in the Seychelles as the national airline too tops last year’s numbers
NEW PASSENGER RECORDS FOR AIR SEYCHELLES IN LINE WITH RECORD ARRIVALS (Posted 15th December 2015) Etihad partner Air Seychelles has reason to celebrate as the airline yesterday welcomed its 500.000th passenger on board their flight from Paris to Mahe. Miss Olivia Kahn found herself at the centre of a major celebration when arriving from France […]
Ol Pejeta Be our Santa this Christmas
Ol Pejeta needs your Santa spirit … Dear Friend of Ol Pejeta: Our letter to Santa Santa doesn’t come to Ol Pejeta. He worries about his reindeer with the lions. But when our baby rhino wrote us his Christmas wish list, we just didn’t have the heart to tell him. So we’re asking you to […]
Another African city gets connected to the Ethiopian Airlines’ global network
COME TOMORROW COME DURBAN FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES (Posted 15th December 2015) Today not quite yet, but tomorrow will this route map of Ethiopian Airlines come into its own when the airline adds flights to the South African city of Durban. The service ET 845/844 will link Durban to and from Addis Ababa every Wednesday, Friday […]
Join the eTN Global Pavilion at OTM Trade Show Mumbai – no need to attend in person
Thinking of attending OTM in Mumbai next February? If so, save some money by joining up with the eTN stand at a fraction of the cost of establishing your own stand, especially for first time attenders … Dear eTN Reader, this is your invitation to join our pavilion at India’s largest travel show in Mumbai, […]
French sports legends try out surfing after authorities install anti shark nets on popular beaches
JOIN JOHANNE DEFAY AND RENAUD LAVILENNIE TO SURF AT REUNION’S BEACHES (Posted 14th December 2015) With the laying of anti-shark nets in Boucan Canot yesterday, Friday 11th December, it is again possible to enjoy water activities safely on this beach of the west coast of the island of Reunion. Already the next day did French […]
No more off line on board – Qatar Airways makes it possible across most fleet aircraft
QATAR AIRWAYS SIGNS DEAL TO PROVIDE ON BOARD INTERNET CONNECTIVITY (Posted 14th December 2015) Qatar Airways earlier today announced an initial three year partnership with Ooredoo, a major global player in the telecommunications world, to provide internet services for passengers travelling on aircraft already enabled for in-flight connectivity. Passengers travelling with Qatar Airways out of […]
? New: 4 flights weekly to Europe ?
Enjoy the traditional ‘Savoir Vivre’ in the air with Brussels Airlines, now flying four times a week from and to Entebbe … Online version Dear Friend of Brussels Airlines, As from now, Brussels Airlines offers 4 flights weekly between Brussels and Uganda, with an extra frequency on Wednesday with flight number SN471. Thanks to this […]
Congratulations Etihad Airways
And looking a little further into 2016 here are the dates for the PanPacific Airlines awards in Singapore. Congratulations Etihad Airways 2016 ATW Airline of the Year Complete winners list, including the Leadership Excellence recipient, will be announced through early January! Established in 1974 to recognize excellence in the air transport industry, an ATW Airline […]
oneworld press release: World Travel Awards’ best alliance title is oneworld’s eight of the year
Congrats to oneworld on this amazing accomplishment oneworld News World Travel Awards best alliance title is oneworld’s eighth of the year Monday, 14 December 2015 oneworld® has won its fourth best airline alliance award in two weeks – and its eighth of the year, confirming its position as the world’s most highly prized airline alliance. […]
Brazilian, Spanish dancers join Africans for Carnival Calabar 2015
More news from West Africa courtesy of Ikechi Uko’s ATQ News … re-broadcast on ATC News … talk of equal minds … Home | About Us | Contact Us Brazilian, Spanish beauties storm Calabar for Carnival One of the biggest carnival bands in Brazil, the Vai Vai Samba is to make its second appearance at […]
Samoan Circus set for Seychelles comeback
A BIGGER VERSION OF THE ‘CIRCUS OF SAMOA’ IS CONSIDERING COMING BACK TO SEYCHELLES IN FEBRUARY Bruno Loyale, the President and CEO of Loyale Investments Ltd, the promoters of the Circus of SAMOA was in Seychelles last week accompanied by his son Urima Matavao to hold meetings with Minister Alain St.Ange, the island’s Minister responsible […]
Launch of IIPT’s 30th anniversary year
News from the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism December 2015 Edition IIPT Launches 30th Anniversary Year at World Travel Market Special Event The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) launched the 30th anniversary of its birth this past month at a World Travel Market Special event. IIPT was born in 1986, the UN […]
The Burundi crisis can destabilize the entire region, prompting calls for intervention
QUO VADIS BURUNDI (Posted 14th December 2015) As burials are going underway in Bujumbura of the civilian victims of revenge killings by regime militias and soldiers following the attack on military installations last Friday, are the social media across East Africa for the first time raising the word ‘Genocide’ in comments, responses and contributions. Demands […]
Latest arrival statistics put critics of tourism board and ministry to shame
NEW VISITOR RECORD AS SEYCHELLES BREAK THROUGH THE 250.000 VISITOR MARK (Posted 12th December 2015) Effective 06th of December have more than 254.000 visitors set foot on the paradise islands of the Seychelles, an upswing of some 20 percent compared to a year ago when a new visitor record was established too. With a population […]
Flights to Bujumbura set to resume tomorrow
KENYA AIRWAYS DUE TO RESUME BUJUMBURA SERVICES AS AIRPORT REOPENS (Posted 12th December 2015) Kenya Airways has a short while ago confirmed that they intend to resume services between Nairobi and Bujumbura, after the airport has reopened. The first flight will leave Nairobi tomorrow morning while a second flight will leave in the afternoon. The […]
No 575 Wildlife Trade News: 12th December 2015
More bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … in the spotlight today …………… How long before CITES crashes? (Recommended reading) extracts: For goodness sake, stop this! We know what needs to be done to halt poaching and illegal trade in big cats. We have known what to do for decades. Get on and […]
Ethiopia seeks greater regional integration and cooperation
ETHIOPIA JOINS NCIP INITIATIVE AS A FULL MEMBER (Posted 12th December 2015) The just ended Northern Corridor Integration Project Summit in Kigali, which saw the Heads of State of Kenya and Uganda join their host President Kagame, has brought an added bonus result when Ethiopia, which has been an observer for the past few years, […]
There is still hope for South Sudan’s tourism industry to revive as new species are found
CAMERA TRAPS CONFIRM PRESENCE OF ADDITIONAL SPECIES IN SOUTH SUDAN (Posted 12th December 2015) A combined project undertaken by Flora and Fauna International, Bucknell University and the South Sudan Wildlife Service has yielded unexpected results. Over the period of the past six months have camera traps set up in key wildlife areas taken over 20.000 […]
Reunion puts up anti shark nets to improve beach safety
REUNION CONTINUES TO IMPROVE BEACH SAFETY AS MORE ANTI SHARK NETS INSTALLED (Posted 12th December 2015) With idyllic landscapes facing the sea, the island of Reunion is a destination that naturally invites visitors to relax, enjoy and dream. Yesterday did the Prefecture lift the no swimming order for the beaches of Boucan Canot after an […]
ETIHAD Airways Airport Arrival Event by 361
Etihad Airways launches flights from Abu Dhabi to Dar es Salaam … Etihad Airways Inaugral Flight Arrival from Abu Dhabi to Dar es Salaam on 1st December, Event Set up, Branding and Decor Managed by 361 Degrees. Contact us NOW: +255715303880 VISIT US: www.361tanzania.com
Burundi cut off as airlines halt flights into Bujumbura
THE BOTTOM IS FALLING OUT OF BURUNDI NOW (Posted 11th December 2015) Following Denis Gathanju’s report yesterday night from Burundi, which made harrowing reading against the background of gun fire outside his hotel, has today Kenya Airways confirmed that they have halted all flights to Bujumbura, Burundi’s capital city. RwandAir too have reportedly halted flights […]
Tanzania’s tourism and conservation fraternity still awaits ministerial appointment
NO MINISTER FOR NATURAL RESOURCES AND TOURISM NAMED AS PRESIDENT MAGUFULI INTRODUCES HIS CABINET (Posted 11th December 2015) In line with President Maguguli’s first few weeks in office and the changes he already introduced in the way how Tanzania is being governed, has he earlier today announced part of his cabinet which will be lean […]
Superstition and witchcraft – the bane of Albino children in Tanzania
AN ALBINO REFUGE BY THE LAKE – THE STORY OF SISTER HELEN’S COURAGE TO STARE DOWN THE KILLERS (Posted 10th December 2015) (Sister Maria Helena of the Mary Mother of God Perpetual Help Centre in Lamadi / Tanzania) To read about the harrowing tales from Tanzania about the fate of Albino children in the newspapers, […]
Bujumbura Bleeds
Dennis Gathanju, a periodic contributor on my blog, just filed this report from Bujumbura / Burundi which does neither make good reading nor spells well for the country … Bujumbura Bleeds I made my last stop in Bujumbura, Burundi after a whirlwind trip from East Africa to the Far East and back to the Middle […]
The grand finale of the 2015 Swahili Fashion Week ends with the annual awards
SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2015 – AND THE WINNERS ARE … (Posted 11th December 2015) The Swahili Fashion Week 2015 came to a grand finale last Sunday evening, when at the Seacliff Hotel in Dar es Salaam the last round of designers showcased their collections before the winners of the event were announced. A whopping 200.000 […]
Seychelles and the US sign open skies agreement
SEYCHELLES SIGNS BASA WITH THE UNITED STATES (Posted 11th December 2015) The Seychelles’ government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Transport, has signed their first ever Bilateral Air Services Agreement with the United States earlier in the week. The open skies agreement is due to come into effect in early 2016. Minister Joel Morgan […]
And one more for good measure from Lillian Gaitho
And as the day draws to an end, work day that is, does Lillian Gaitho take a look at the growth of mobile payment options and what impact that has on travel trends … Growth of Mobile Payments in the Hospitality Industry Boosting Revenue Majority of Travelers found to favour mobile payments as industry players […]
New York provides the backdrop for Qatar Airways’ new branding campaign
Qatar Airways unveils new campaign and tagline at a press conference in New York (Posted 10th December 2015) Qatar Airways yesterday successfully launched its new global brand campaign and tagline – Going Places Together – at a press conference in New York. The unveiling of the new campaign was well received by the international media,corporate […]
It is ‘Welcome back Hemingways’ as this iconic resort reopens after a major refurbishment
HEMINGWAYS WATAMU REOPENS IN TIME FOR THE HIGH SEASON (Posted 10th December 2015) One of Watamu’s best known resorts, Hemingways, has now reopened after several months of major maintenance work which turned the back of house into a shining new state. The rooms, both North and South Wing, also received attention and guests booked into […]
