No 511 Wildlife Trade News: 16th September 2015
Yes, another dose of bad news … a never ending story of poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … in the spotlight today …………………… The economy of Sabah, Malaysia, relies heavily on wildlife and yet this is another (only the latest one) example of how Sabah’s government and wildlife department pay lip service to protecting animals […]
Kenya confirms massive ivory and rhino horn stockpile
Earlier today did Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources, Prof. Judi Wakhungu, announce the results of the just completed annual audit of just how much ivory and other rare species wildlife products, like rhino horns, were stored in the vaults and strongrooms of the Kenya Wildlife Service. Said Prof. Wakhungu in her address […]
News from ‘further down south’ – the latest edition of Gill Staden’s Livingstone bi-Weekly
Gill this week sent her latest edition of her prized newsletter, using her car battery to power up her router and laptop, following extensive loadshedding in the city of Livingstone … and does that not sound so very familiar to us here in East Africa, even though the power supply situation has markedly improved over […]
HIP Africa – Hip Hip Hooray
Africa Is Hip A new online platform presents Africa to global travelers like they’ve never seen it before For too long has African tourism narrative been restricted to a few destinations and wildlife safaris. A new online platform presents Africa to global travelers like they’ve never seen it before. Hip Africa (http://www.hipafrica.com) is the first […]
Zimbabwe leaves a big impression on organizers of cycling tour
Organisers of change a life cycle tour hail Zimbabwe (Posted 16th September 2015) Organisers and participants in the change a life cycle have praised Zimbabwe saying it is an irresistible destination and an ornament of regional tourism that offers a unique and fable experience. Tour Director Ursula du Plooy said Zimbabwe has compelling reasons to […]
The importance of good roads cannot be underestimated as a game changer in East African trade and tourism relations
NEW ROAD LINK MAKES TRAVEL BETWEEN RWANDA AND UGANDA EASIER (Posted 16th September 2015) The newly reconstructed main Rwanda to Uganda road link from Kigali to the border in Gatuna – the nearest Ugandan town then is Kabale – has been officially opened to traffic yesterday. Built over the past three and a half years […]
Key partners in Reunion move closer to promote tourism to the island
REUNION’S TOURISM OFFICE ENTERS INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH ROLAND GARROS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 16th September 2015) Ile de la Reunion Tourisme, in short IRT and the island’s primary international airport, Roland Garros International, have a few days ago put pen to paper to ink a partnership deal, which is aimed to bring more international airlines and […]
WTM 2015 – the time to plan attendance is now …
2 – 5 November 2015 • ExCeL London Registration is now open for the leading global event for the travel industry. World Travel Market London 2015, where more than 51,000 travel professionals will meet, network and conduct business, takes place on 2-5 November at ExCeL, London. To be part of this in 2015, register for […]
Smart Airports? Read on to find out more about it.
Are you attending Inter Airport Europe 2015? Make sure you register for the official co-located SMART Airports conferences, 5-9th October 2015 CLICK HERE to view the full SMART Airports 2015 conference programme, confirmed speakers and more CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Hear from leading industry experts including: 3 weeks to go Register now for SMART Airports […]
UNWTO proceedings on day two of the 21st General Assembly in Medellin / Colombia
President of Colombia opens the 21st UNWTO General Assembly Gathering more than 900 delegates from 120 countries, including over 70 Ministers and Secretaries of State, the 21st Session of the UNWTO General Assembly opened in Medellín, Colombia, in the presence of President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon. Read more >> UN Secretary-General welcomes Assembly theme on […]
Clean beaches – good for tourists and for the locals too
WATAMU MARINE ASSOCIATION LEADS BEACH CLEAN UP EXERCISE (Posted 16th September 2015) This annual event is organised by the Ocean Conservancy based in the USA. The data they receive from the event helps them to collect scientific information for education purposes and to gain support and lobby governments and policy makers in an effort to […]
The ServicMag celebrates ‘Everyday Heroes’
Regular readers of the ServiceMag, published in Rwanda and Burundi, are invited to nominate staff who have excelled in service delivery. Read on to find out how you can participate and give your vote to those who have served you well over the past year. Dear Partners As most of you know by now, every […]
It will all be about food and drink in coming weeks in Nairobi
NAIROBI TO BE TURNED INTO EAST AFRICA’S CULINARY HUB (Posted 16th September 2015) Two unique awards programmes that aim to catapult Kenya’s Culinary & Beverage Service Industries to globally recognized & competitive levels have been launched in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi yesterday. In the spirit of re-branding Nairobi, the County Executive of Trade Industrialization, […]
Focus on West Africa and the Gulf as KTB joins hands with Kenya Airways
KENYA TOURISM TARGETS WEST AFRICA AND THE UAE FOR GREATER MARKET SHARES (Posted 16th September 2015) The Kenya Tourism Board, in short known as KTB, has intensified its marketing efforts in the Western African region and parts of the UAE. This is part of the board’s marketing strategy that sees more focus on Africa and […]
Rhino News
Just one week until World Rhino Day – are you ready to #Nailit4Rhinos? Horn-E Events September 2015 22 September is World Rhino Day, with just one week to go we’ve got plenty of ways for you to get involved! Support our Nail it for Rhinos campaign Are you ready to get creative and #Nailit4Rhinos? Rhino […]
Tourism news from Zambia
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 hear about on Zambia Tourism, please submit. Why you should visit Kafue National Park Here is why you should safari in […]
Seychelles’ Tourism Minister St. Ange addresses the UNWTO General Assembly
Tourism Minister from Seychelles addresses plenary session of the UNWTO General Assembly (Posted 16th September 2015) The plenary session of the General Assembly of the 21st. UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation) opened on Monday afternoon with Mr Li Jinzao, the Chairman of CNTA taking the floor as the country that will be hosting the […]
Kenya set to announce results of ivory stockpile audit
Results of Kenya’s national inventory of elephant ivory and rhino horn stockpiles ready (Posted 16th September 2015) The Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources, Prof. Judi Wakhungu, is tomorrow morning set to announce the results of Kenya’s national inventory of elephant ivory and rhino horn stockpiles following completion of the counting. The function will […]
BREAKFAST AT THE SHERATON KAMPALA
RefinedPalates echoes my own sentiments when it comes to the Kampala Sheraton’s Executive Lounge … an oasis of peace and tranquility for the hotel’s premium guests …
Conservation set to get a financial boost as ‘Rafting for Rhinos’ returns
On October 3rd and 4th 2015, people throughout the world will march as one for one common purpose: to educate and spread awareness about the poaching crisis and illegal wildlife trade in ivory and rhino horn that is plaguing our world RIGHT NOW. Nile River Explorers (U) Ltd is a South African owned adventure business […]
No 510 Wildlife Trade News: 15th September 2015
That dose of bad news … poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes galore … in the spotlight today …………………… No 510 Wildlife Trade News: 15th September 2015 MALAYSIA: NGO: Plantation must halt clearing of peatland for palm oil http://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2015/09/14/ngo-plantation-must-halt-clearing-of-peatland-for-palm-oil/ Rogue oil palm company must pay $26m, rules Indonesia’s Supreme Court http://news.mongabay.com/2015/09/rogue-oil-palm-company-must-pay-26m-rules-indonesias-supreme-court/ SUMATRA: Haze emergency declared in […]
Kwita Izina 11 was naming 24 young born gorillas – and what were the names again?
NAMING GORILLAS AT KWITA IZINA – SO WHAT WERE THOSE NAMES ALL ABOUT (Posted 15th September 2015) Ten days ago was Rwanda getting ready to celebrate the climax of the Kwita Izina 11 week with the naming of the young born gorillas outside the Volcanoes National Park headquarters in Kinigi. Much has been written here […]
Zimbabwe unanimously re-captures the UNWTO CAF Chairmanship
ZIMBABWE’S TOURISM MINISTER REELECTED AS CAF CHAIR (Posted 15th September 2015) Zimbabwe’s Minister for Tourism and the Hospitality Eng. Walter Mzembi is a rare breed among African tourism ministers, where the life span of staying in office is often a year or less. Continuity however is what makes for global networking and the constant changes […]
Colombian President officially opens the 21st General Assembly of UNWTO
More than 900 delegates from 120 countries, including over 70 Ministers and Secretaries of State for Tourism, attended the 21st Session of the UNWTO General Assembly opened in Medellín, Colombia, in the presence of President Juan Manuel Santos. In his opening speech, President Santos emphasized Colombia’s vast tourism offer and the country’s commitment to share […]
UNWTO strengthens cooperation with ICAO
UNWTO and ICAO enhance cooperation in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Posted 15th September 2015) UNWTO and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have announced a new joint strategic statement on Tourism and Air Transport for Development during the ongoing 21st General Assembly in Medellin / Colombia The Medellín Statement was agreed today […]
Something special is brewing in the Seychelles for this year’s World Tourism Day
SEYCHELLES SET TO HONOUR TOURISM PIONEERS AS PART OF WORLD TOURISM DAY CELEBRATIONS (Posted 15th September 2015) When the Seychelles Tourist Board CEO Ms. Sherin Naiken yesterday revealed the programme for the upcoming tourism week, which will culminate on the 27th with the celebration of World Tourism Day, it was quickly apparent that the industry […]
Training, the key for excellence in the workplace
IT WAS BACK TO SCHOOL FOR 15 TOURISM PROFESSIONALS IN THE SEYCHELLES (Posted 15th September 2015) Fifteen senior tourism professionals went back to school for a refresher course, according to information received from the Seychelles Tourism Academy. ‘Chateau de Namur’ Director General Cedric Vandervaeren conducted the training in which senior staff from the Seychelles Tourism […]
New Chairman of the Board appointed for fast expanding African LCC
FASTJET PLC APPOINTS NEW NON-EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN (Posted 15th September 2015) Information was received that Fastjet PLC has appointed Mr. Colin Child as their new non-executive Chairman, replacing Mr. Clive Carver who had served as interim Chairman of the Board of Directors since April this year. Clive will remain a non-executive Director on the Board when […]
ATA news updates about African events
September 2015 Welcome to ATA’s September Newsletter! ATA is delighted to share the September edition of ATA Passport to Africa, our monthly newsletter to feature the latest member and Africa travel industry news. If you are an ATA member and would like to share your stories, please email us atinfo. We look forward to hearing […]
Travel Africa’s ‘SHAMWARI’ News is out … enjoy reading yet more about Africa
Jambo! Welcome to another issue of our e-newsletter, Shamwari, for readers of Travel Africa magazine. The Autumn edition of Travel Africa is going to print very soon! Here’s a preview of what’s included in this issue: • Your essential guide to Victoria Falls and Livingstone • All the things you can do in Kenya’s Laikipia […]
