Lake Baringo Club set for a comeback in 2016
SUN AFRICA HOTELS CONFIRMS PLANS TO REBUILD LAKE BARINGO CLUB (Posted 17th November 2015) Rahul Sood, CEO of Sun Africa Hotels, during a meeting last week in Nairobi confirmed that the company is now all set to rebuild their Lake Baringo Club, which had fallen victim, alongside several other lakeside properties, to the rising waters […]
Cycling – a national sport in Rwanda with a growing appeal
RWANDAIR SIGNS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH RWANDA CYCLING ASSOCIATION (Posted 17th November 2015) Last weekend did RwandAir and the Rwanda Cycling Federation sign a partnership agreement in support of the cycling sport in Rwanda by the airline. For the second consecutive year, the airline will support the federation in the provision of air transportation services to […]
Jambojet flies into profit territory
JAMBOJET REPORTS PRETAX PROFIT FOR H1 (Posted 17th November 2015) Jambojet, Kenya Airways low cost subsidiary, has reportedly made a first half (H1 2015/6) pretax profit of 53.3 million Kenya Shillings, signaling a major turnaround of fortunes for the company. At the same time last year was the company by over 244 million Kenya Shillings […]
Kenya,Rwanda, Air Maroc,others join list of exhibitors at Akwaaba
Updates from Lagos, Nigeria, where Ikechi Uko writes his regular ATQ News … 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 […]
Unexpected honours for the Seychelles’ Tourism Minister
From Africa with the prestigious Award of 2015 to the Seychelles Tourism and Culture Minister (Posted 16th November 2015) The Minister for Tourism and Culture of the Seychelles, Alain St.Ange, is amongst the elite names in Africa to be awarded a special award at the forthcoming Travellinks Annual Anniversary and Award Ceremony to be held […]
Gloom gives way to renewed confidence about Kenya’s tourism future
CONFIDENCE RETURNS AMONG KENYA’S TOURISM FRATERNITY BUT NUMBERS STILL DOWN (Posted 16th November 2015) Two major recent tourism events in Kenya, the Magical Kenya Travel Expo – held this year at the seaside resort of Diani south of Mombasa – and the just ended Africa Travel Association Congress in Nairobi, have given hundreds of tourism […]
Kenya Airways’ turnaround strategy unveiled as KcKinsey presents 24 point plan
MCKINSEY PLAN OUTLINES KENYA AIRWAYS’ TURNAROUND (Posted 16th November 2015) Global consulting giant McKinsey’s proposals, how to turn the financial fortunes of Kenya Airways around, may hold the key for the rise of the airline’s share values, going by information received from Nairobi. A 24 point plan addresses a wide range of options how to […]
Latest News from Zambia Tourism for 11/15/2015
News updates from Zambia Tourism … Everything you need to know about Tourism in Zambia! View this email in your browser Explore The Real Africa We have all the latest news from Zambia that you need to hear about! Remember that if you have any articles or news stories that you think we need to […]
Invitation from eTN: Exhibit free of charge at India’s largest trade show OTM Mumbai
Information from eTurboNews’ publisher … Dear eTN Reader, Would you like to exhibit free of charge at the eTN Pavilion at the largest trade show in India. OTM Mumbai 18-20 February, 2016 http://www.otm.co.in/ It’s free for qualified eTN Readers Your free package includes a table, two chairs room to display your posters, brochures. If you […]
Believe or not believe, THAT really is the question
WHO STILL BELIEVES FLY AFRICA’S REVOLVING DOOR STATEMENTS (Posted 14th November 2015) One of the most burning questions in the ongoing Fly Africa saga is just how many people have received any refunds for the tickets they paid for flights which did not operate as a result of regulatory directives from both Zimbabwe’s and Namibia’s […]
Traveling by bus across Mahe made easier as new busses are imported
NEW BUSSES SET TO IMPROVE PUBLIC TRANSPORT SITUATION ON MAHE (Posted 14th November 2015) The Seychelles Public Transport Company, which operates busses across the main island of Mahe, has confirmed that they plan to import another 34 brand new busses to further improve the connectivity for both locals and visitors alike, who use this mode […]
UNWTO adds its voice to those of world leaders condemning Paris attacks
UNWTO strongly condemns the attacks in Paris (Posted 14th November 2015) UNWTO is deeply shocked by the tragic attacks perpetrated in Paris. On the behalf of the international tourism community, UNWTO expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the French people in this difficult moment. ‘On the behalf […]
Megavalanche returns to Reunion
Twentieth edition of the Mégavalanche in Reunion set for end November (Posted 14th November 2015) The twentieth edition of Mégavalanche, which is THE downhill mountain bike race on the island of Reunion, will take place on the West coast of the island on Saturday 28th and Sunday, November 29th. This is an opportunity to take […]
Please Vote for them
Tourism Excellence Awards without UCOTA, simply unthinkable … Give them the heads up, thumbs up and vote for them … Please save time to vote for the Community Tourism Enterprises in the Tourism Excellence Awards 2015 To vote go to: UGTEA Page Follow #UGTEA2015 on all social media. To Vote: Click or tap on a […]
Fastjet Tanzania gets sixth international route
FASTJET SECURES TRAFFIC RIGHTS TO THE COMOROS (Posted 14th November 2015) In a breaking news development was it confirmed yesterday that Fastjet, now Tanzania’s largest airline in terms of passengers uplifted, has secured traffic rights between Dar es Salaam and the Prince Said Ibrahim International Airport on the Comoros main island of Moroni. Information sourced […]
Travel Africa’s Christmas ideas
News from what many, myself included, consider the finest publications published about Africa – well researched stories and excellent photography! Enjoy the read and of course, feel free to subscribe! Jambo! Welcome to another issue of our e-newsletter, Shamwari, for readers of Travel Africa magazine, and for those looking for unusual Christmas presents! Next edition […]
Kenya at the forefront of wildlife protection
Donors and KWS meet to review wildlife status (Posted 13th November 2015) Top donors in the wildlife sector yesterday met Dr Richard Leakey, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) chairman, for the second time since his appointment in April. The meeting to chart the way forward for wildlife in Kenya was held in Nairobi under the […]
Brussels Airlines gets nominated for the inaugural Uganda Tourism Excellence Awards
BRUSSELS AIRLINES NOMINATED FOR UGANDAN TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARD (Posted 13th November 2015) Staff at Brussels Airlines’ offices in Rwenzori House were delighted when news broke that the Uganda Tourism Board informed them of their nomination in the category of best airline flying out of Uganda and invited them to provide the panel with details on […]
Rwandan aviation student graduates top of his class from Ethiopian’s aviation academy
RWANDAN AVIATION TRAINEES GRADUATE AT ETHIOPIAN’S AVIATION ACADEMY (Posted 13th November 2015) Ten Rwandan students of the Ethiopian Airlines’ Aviation Academy have graduated, one of them, Vital Nyabenda, coming out as the best student in his course. All ten had undergone two years of intense training in their field of speciality and the Rwandans, now […]
What does the future hold for Zanzibar’s tourism industry after the formal annulment of election results
CANCELLATION OF ZANZIBAR ELECTIONS CAUSES ADDED CONCERNS FOR TOURISM SECTOR (Posted 13th November 2015) When the government in semi autonomous Zanzibar formally announced the cancellation of the elections held at the end of October, was the reaction swift as tourism stakeholders expressed their rising concern over the impact of the political stalemate on the Spice […]
Aviation Week in Kigali – just a week away now
In less than one week, Rwandair’s COO Jean Paul Nyirubutama will open SiAA 2015. After his keynote, we will continue with two days filled with knowledge and sharing to help you stay current on the latest in aviation safety. The latest addition to two days packed with safety best practices is Simon Taylor, Proflight Zambia’s […]
Ethiopian Airlines – Africa’s launch airline for the Airbus A350 XWB
THE AIRBUS A350XWB VISITS ADDIS ABABA WHILE ET’S FIRST ENTERS FINAL ASSEMBLY (Posted 13th November 2015) African aviation history was made earlier in the week when an Airbus A350XWB flew into Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport to showcase the world’s latest state of the art wide body aircraft, and one which will soon join the […]
Kenya Airways reports a sharp drop in operating losses
KENYA AIRWAYS PUBLISHES H1 RESULTS AS NEW CHAIRMAN TAKES CHARGE (Posted 13th November 2015) Not long after being elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kenya Airways did Ambassador Dennis Awori have to step into the spotlight during the Investor’s Briefing yesterday morning at the InterContinental Hotel in Nairobi. The airline’s […]
Kenya Airways and EC Air announce closer cooperation
AFRAA MEETING FOSTERS COOPERATION BETWEEN AFRICAN AIRLINES(Posted 13th November 2015) 35 airlines attended the 47th Annual General Assembly of AFRAA iin Brazzaville, which drew to a close earlier in the week. More than 300 delegates had made their way to the Congolese capital, where in his welcoming address President N’Guesso told members: ‘One of the […]
Air Zimbabwe takes over rotating presidency of AFRAA for 2015/16
NEXT STOP VICTORIA FALLS AS BRAZZAVILLE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ENDS (Posted 13th November 2015) Mr. Edmund Makona, Chief Executive of Air Zimbabwe, has been elected as the new President of AFRAA, the African Airline Association which is based in Nairobi / Kenya. He succeeds EC Air’s Fatima Beyina-Moussa, who took over at the Algiers assembly last […]
Ol Pejeta November 2015 – Your Wildlife and Community News
News from the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arguably Kenya’s most complete wilderness experience just 3 hours drive from Nairobi November 2015 Dear Friend of Ol Pejeta: Abandoned southern white rhino calf We never like having to take a wild animal into our care, although when you look at this face, it’s hard not to smile! This […]
A day of Firsts for Rezidor and this correspondent
THE RADISSON BLU OPENS IN NAIROBI PAVING THE WAY FOR A DOUBLE FIRST (Posted 11th November 2015) (Crisp new room design blending the contemporary with the class ic African motives) The day was long in coming but finally, on a bright morning earlier this week, did Nairobi’s latest hospitality kid on the block open its […]
More news from ‘further down South’ – by Gill Staden’s The Livingstone bi-weekly
Thanks to Gill’s tireless efforts here is another great edition of the Livingstone bi-Weekly. https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/tlbw411nov15.pdf The Lady Livingstone Casualisation Bill Forests Nanzhila News Game Rangers International South Luangwa News Conservation Lake Tanganyika Mukambi Safari Lodge Painted Dog Foundation Matudadona Anti-Poaching Unit Hwange National Park story: https://storiesbeyondthevictoriafalls.wordpress.com/zimbabwe/hwange-national-park/november-2015/ Caprivi Strip Vultures Endangered
The count down is on for the first Silverchef Competition in South West Uganda
KISORO’S TRAVELLERS REST HOTEL NAMED AS VENUE FOR SOUTH WEST UGANDA’S FIRST EVER SILVERCHEF COMPETITION (Posted 12th November 2015) Uganda’s south west, the border triangle with Rwanda and Congo, is well known around the world as THE mountain gorilla habitat. In fact, Uganda has not one but two gorilla national parks, the better known Bwindi […]
Exploring Reunion by video game
The video game, released a few days ago, is based on such classic video games including one of the most famous ever, the Super Mario Bros, which was launched by the Japanese multinational Nintendo in the 1980’s and back then took the gaming world by storm. Now, over 30 years later, the plumber with a […]
