Book a bus trip and end up flying – only in Kenya
JAMBOJET ROCKS MARKET BY FLYING BUS PASSENGERS TO KISUMU (Posted 04th October 2015) In what can only be described as a stroke of genius marketing and PR ploy did Jambojet, the LCC subsidiary of Kenya Airways, make eleven bus passengers stare in disbelief, when instead of taking to the road to Kisumu they ended up […]
SITE 2015 – Lessons learned from last year
When, following the closure of the inaugural SITE 2014 event Denis Gathanju of Safari Communications filed his report for this publication, its content confirmed by several other participants in what appeared to be a highly challenged event, was the reaction from Dar es Salaam swift and loud.Accusations were made of deliberate misrepresentations and ill intent […]
Cruiseliners set to return to the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands
SEYCHELLES EYE 15.000 CRUISE PASSENGERS BY 2017 (Posted 04th October 2015) Recent high level meetings between not just Seychelles but other Vanilla Islands tourism organizations officials with cruise lines seem to have yielded prompt results, as Costa Cruises is accelerating their Indian Ocean cruise programmes. The deals were sealed at the just concluded Top Resa […]
Kenya’s ‘heavyweights’ join hands to promote the country
KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 04th October 2015) Kenya’s premier conference and meeting facility in the heart of the capital Nairobi, the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, and national airline Kenya Airways, last week put pen to paper to sign an extensive Memorandum of Understanding aimed to promote the country as a […]
Kenya’s Safari Rally – alive and kicking
UNDERWAY – THE EAST AFRICAN SAFARI CLASSIC RALLY (Posted 04th October 2015) The Kenya Airways sponsored East African Safari Classic Rally went underway over the weekend with local favourite Ian Duncan first off the starting ramp. This rally, often dubbed as the world’s greatest, is a modern day replica of the once upon a time […]
Chimp News from Uganda’s Ngamba Island
DONATE Make a donation today to the welfare of chimpanzees in our care at Ngamba Island. #everypennycounts Chimpanzee Trust Plot 1, Bank Close P.O.Box 884 Entebbe, Uganda info Health Checks at Ngamba Island Over the last couple of months, the chimpanzees on Ngamba Island have been undergoing their annual health examinations. This involves a general […]
Medical emergency prompts diversion of Reunion bound flight to the Seychelles
REUNION BOUND AIR FRANCE FLIGHT DIVERTS TO SEYCHELLES OVER MEDICAL EMERGENCY (Posted 04th October 2015) Last week did a scheduled flight from Paris CDG to Reunion’s Roland Garros International Airport at the capital St. Denis make an unscheduled landing in the Seychelles, when a medical emergency on board prompted the pilots to divert the flight […]
Brussels Airlines supports Makerere University Award Scheme
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES VARSITY AWARD SCHEME (Posted 04th October 2015) East Africa’s arguably leading but definitely most famous ivory tower, Makerere University in Kampala, has recently launched their own award scheme, recognizing not just academic excellence but also covering creativity, innovation and social engagement, among others. Community impact, as shown further below in the various […]
Getting visible – with eTN
Good news from eTN, the global market leader in its field, offering great deals to create additional visibility for companies, organizations and individual businesses, especially important before the upcoming key tourism trade fairs like WTM. Dear eTN Reader, your press releases will be buzzing around the world for less than $200 a month. Get exposure […]
Sign up for the 5th East African e-Tourism Conference in Nairobi next week
5TH E-TOURISM EAST AFRICA CONFERENCE View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward to Friend +1 Share THE FIFTH E-TOURISM EAST AFRICA CONFERENCE INTERCONTINENTAL NAIROBI 5TH – 6TH OCTOBER The 5th E-Tourism East Africa Conference has just been launched and it features an all new world class line up of speakers and training for […]
Kenya’s CHEFS DELIGHT AND BAR & MIXOLOGY AWARDS LAUNCH 2015
Click Below for Chefs Delight Mobile APP Instructions GET THE CHEFS DELIGHT MOBILE APP NOW Thank you for attending our Launch at the National Museums of Kenya on Wednesday the 30th of September 2015 and being part of this initiative of improving the Quality and taking Kenya’s Culinary, Hospitality, Wine & Dine Experience to the […]
Ewaso Lions – a news update
CLICK HERE TO DONATE September 2015 Wildlife Vets Examine Injured Lengwe This month, we found the lion Lengwe nearly unable to walk. Although we did not know the cause of his severe leg injury, we knew he needed medical attention right away. He could not keep keep up with the Koitogor Pride in Samburu National […]
Bits and bobs from Uganda’s social calendar, courtesy of Pearl Guide
Best of September 2015! Enabling you to make the most of Uganda with the best reviews, features, photography and more… Experience premium Uganda. September was thrilling. Bayimba’s eighth edition was fully packed and entertaining with dance, photography, fashion and impassioned performances from an array of home grown and international artists. The end of the month […]
More honours and awards in India keep Reunion under the spotlight
MORE DESTINATION AWARDS FOR REUNION IN INDIA REFLECT GROWING TOURISM TIES (Posted 02nd October 2015) During the 11th edition of the Hospitality India and Explore the World travel award ceremony, held at the Ashok Hotel and Conference Centre in Delhi, did Reunion for the second time this year claim a major Indian travel trophy. Back […]
Marching for Eles and Rhinos … Stand up to be counted and participate!
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) in conjunction with WildlifeDirect, and Stand Up Shout Out, request you for media coverage for the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos event this Saturday, the 3rd October 2015. The 10km walk will start at 8.00 AM from the National Museums of Kenya to KWS headquarters via Uhuru Highway and Langata […]
And more Vanilla Islands news …
HIGH EXPOSURE AT TOP RESA The Vanilla Islands’ presence at the Top Resa event will increase exposure of the Indian Ocean. Two magazines, targeted communication and high-level events will contribute towards the development of the French market. FIFTH EDITION OF CONSUMER MAGAZINE The launch of the fifth edition of the consumer magazine for the Vanilla […]
Vanilla Island news updates …
RISE OF THE CRUISE Cruise companies are increasingly showing a keen interest in growing all segments of the market in the Indian Ocean. GASTRONOMY IN THE VANILLA ISLANDS Our image as a destination is often enhanced by the quality and flavours of our cuisine and produce. This aspect is showcased on every stand to appeal […]
RhiNews … the latest from Save the Rhino International
Welcome to October’s RhiNEWS bringing you rhino news and updates from around the world OCTOBER 2015 This month we bring you positive news from the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary, a conservation award for Save the Rhino’s Director, as well as taking a look at the global support for World Rhino Day! Read on for your monthly […]
October is the month when the annual EcoWarriors are announced by EcoTourism Kenya
ECOTOURISM KENYA SET TO ANNOUNCE THEIR ANNUAL ‘ECOWARRIOR AWARDS’ AT MKTE2015 (Posted 02nd October 2015) The coveted ECO WARRIOR AWARDS for 2015 will this year once again be announced alongside the main programme of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2015, which is taking place at the Leisure Lodge Resort and Golf Club at Diani beach […]
Lillian Gaitho’s Friday contribution looks back at World Tourism Day
Lillian this Friday put her mind towards analysing what World Tourism Day this year was all about and how a billion tourists translate into a billion opportunities. Five Lessons to Keep from World Tourism Day 2015 This year’s World Tourism Day celebrated on September 27th highlighted among other milestones the remarkable growth in tourist numbers […]
Register now for the Magical Kenya Travel Expo seminar day
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR MKTE2015’S SEMINAR DAY (Posted 02nd October 2015) The Kenya Tourism Board has confirmed that registrations are now open for those visitors to the Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Diani in mid-October, who wish to get first-hand knowledge of the latest travel trends. The day long symposium will see a number […]
New found aviation cooperation spirit in East Africa puts paid to Ugandan airline start up
NORTHERN CORRIDOR TALKS ON AVIATION COOPERATION PUT HALT TO UGANDA AIRLINES REVIVAL (Posted 02nd October 2015) The four partner states in the Northern Corridor Integration Projects, Uganda – Kenya – Rwanda – South Sudan, have finally come to appreciate what has been said here often before, that the proliferation of airlines in the region will […]
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Seychelles’ Tourism Ministry offers private sector apex body SHTA offices at their Espace Building
SEYCHELLES HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION GETS NEW OFFICES (Posted 02nd October 2015) The current level of cooperation between the Seychelles’ public and private sector took another turn for the even better when the Ministry of Tourism and Culture offered the apex body office space at the ministry and tourism board building ‘Espace’. Government and private […]
Maloya and Reunion, joined at the hips, so to speak.
MALOYA’S SIXTH ANNIVERSARY AS A UNESCO INTANGIBLE CULTURAL WORLD HERITAGE (Posted 01st October 2015) On the first of October 2009 was Maloya, together with Sega, inscribed by UNESCO into the roll of human intangible cultural heritage, in recognition of the value and traditions Maloya has for Reunion’istas. Maloya came to Reunion with slaves from the […]
Seychelles’ President Michel gives signal for new elections
PRESIDENT JAMES ALIX MICHEL CALLS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS (Posted 01st October 2015) When President James Alix Michel gave formal notice to the nation earlier today that he was seeking a third term of office, ringing in the countdown towards Presidential Elections, he may very well have upstaged the opposition in terms of his choice of timing. […]
Mount Kenya Trust news updates
After working through nearly 400 mails since the wee hourshere is the last posting for now until later today when regular news service will resume … News and highlights from the Mount Kenya Trust June-August 2015 Mountain Dispatches: News from the field Welcome to this edition of Mountain Dispatches! Over the June-August period the Trust […]
Justice for Elephant and Rhinos? Read on what this is all about.
Safarilink, Wildlife Direct together with the Kenya Wildlife Service and Stand Up Shout Out are leading the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos in Nairobi on Saturday 3rd October. We would like you to join us in making a statement to the world about our commitment to save our elephants and rhinos. Thousands of members […]
It is official, the Vanilla Islands sign deal with Costa Cruises
Vanilla Islands of the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar, Comoros, Mayotte and Maldives) sign agreement for cooperation with Costa Cruises (Posted 01st October 2015) Costa Cruises and the Vanilla Islands have signed an agreement for closer cooperation. It was Norbert Stiekema, the Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing of Costa Cruises who joined Arnaud […]
UNWTO welcomes G20 Tourism Minister commitments for more and better jobs
(Posted 01st October 2015) UNWTO welcomes the G20 Tourism Ministers’ commitment to promote more and better jobs Recalling that tourism is one of the most dynamic and resilient economic sectors, Ministers of Tourism committed to maximize the potential the sector has to generate jobs, particularly for women and youth. In line with the overall priorities […]
