A Monday double pack from Lillian Gaitho should get readers focused on the week ahead
Lillian today looks at the fine balance between the advance of new technologies and what role humans continue to play in the new age of automation and cost cutting … Emerging Trends in Tourism: Striking Balance between the Human Role and Technology Severin Sea Lodge – Ecotourism Enterprise of the Year – 2014. The latest […]
Northern Corridor Integration Project countries set for expansion
NORTHERN CORRIDOR INTEGRATION PROJECT COUNTRIES WELCOME CONGO DR (Posted 19th October 2015) The Nairobi summit of the Northern Corridor Integration Project countries of host country Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan discussed a range of issues regarding the implementation of the various infrastructure projects which are now under construction or in the final planning stages. […]
No 538 Wildlife Trade News: 18th October 2015
More bad than good news though Karl Ammann’s report makes very interesting reading. in the spotlight today…………… KARL AMMANN, WILDLIFE TRADE INVESTIGATOR, SENDS THIS ON-THE-SPOT REPORT. HOW CHINESE IVORY BUYERS ARE EASILY BUYING IVORY WHILE INCREASINGLY PUSHING THE BLAME ONTO THE VIETNAMESE. “Based on very recent research of developing demand characteristics in Myanmar, Laos and […]
TAWA launch speeches – taken with many grains of salt
TAWA INAUGURATION – TOO LATE FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ELEPHANT (Posted 18th October 2015) The formal launch over the weekend by outgoing President Kikwete of the Tanzania Wildlife Authority has evoked more criticism than praise from conservationists it seems. While the principle to have a strong authority dealing with a range of conservation and […]
Time to go into overdrive to promote the country even harder say Kenyan tourism stakeholders
TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS CAUTION GOVERNMENT ON OVER TAXATION (Posted 18th October 2015) ‘As you know we still have an issue with lower arrival figures into our international airports’ started a regular but reluctant to be named source met at the just concluded Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Diani south of Mombasa. ‘There has been a lot […]
Heli crash in Tanzania kills ruling party MP seeking re-election
TANZANIAN ELECTION CAMPAIGN’S LAST DAYS OVERSHADOWED BY HELICOPTER CRASH (Posted 18th October 2015) (A helicopter used in the Tanzanian election campaign painted in ruling party colours) A Eurocopter AS350B3, shown above after receiving a campaign paint job, crashed during a flight from Dar es Salaam to the South West of Tanzania, killing all four on […]
Reunion – on top of the vacation charts in France
REUNION – FRANCE’S NUMBER ONE DOMESTIC DESTINATION (Posted 18th October 2015) (Reunion’s main airport Roland Garros International at St. Denis, the island’s capital) The latest ‘travel barometer’ availed by IRT, Ile de la Reunion Tourisme, for August shows some amazing upturn in journeys and passenger numbers from the French mainland. The data reaffirm the optimism […]
EcoTourism’s Eco Warrior Award Gala was a night to remember
ECOTOURISM HANDS SAFARILINK SECOND CONSECUTIVE TROPHY AS ‘ECO WARRIOR’ (Posted 17th October 2015) One of the highlights of the more recent editions of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo, the EcoTourism Eco Warrior Awards – sponsored by the Kenya Tourism Board as a platinum supporter – yesterday night once again brought out the crowds. El Nino […]
Africa is not Ebola campaign earns Brussels Airlines a big award
BRUSSELS AIRLINES GETS ‘CLINTON GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARD 2015’ (Posted 17th October 2015) Together with a select group of 23 organizations has Brussels Airlines been honoured for its leadership and response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and its continued effort to improve the health and well-being of the affected communities. ‘In difficult operational circumstances […]
Lies exposed but expect neither sackings nor resignations
KCAA DID WRITE TO FASTJET CONFIRMING THAT AN ASL WILL BE ISSUED UPON FEE PAYMENT (Posted 17th October 2015) It is now ascertained that the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority did indeed write a letter to Fastjet, confirming that they will be issued with an air service license, once the required payment of US Dollars 1.600 […]
ATA’s October Newsletter is out …
October 2015 Welcome to ATA’s October Newsletter! ATA’s Passport to Africa, our monthly newsletter, features the latest member and Africa travel industry news. If you are an ATA member and would like to share your stories, please email us at info. There is Still Time to Register for ATA’s 40th Annual Congress, November 9 – […]
Tonight at Leisure Lodge, Diani alongside the #MKTE2015 Expo
THE 10TH ECO WARRIOR AWARDS & GALA DINNER 16TH, OCTOBER, 2015 LEISURE LODGE, DIANI KENYA Share Tweet Forward to Friend +1 Share SUSTAINABLE TOURISM – Keeping the Magic Alive Ecotourism Kenya will hold its 10th Edition of the Eco-Warriors Award Ceremony Gala Night on Friday 16th October 2015. The Eco-warrior Awards is a Kenyan Tourism […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend contribution – make sure you have an umbrella and raincoat ready
Lillian’s sense of humour is to be recommended, talking on a Friday about El Nino and its fallout in the first of a series of articles. Just make sure you have an umbrella close by and should rain come your way en force, button down the hatches, put sandbags in front of the doors and […]
Now who is not telling the truth …
KENYA CIVIL AVIATION RETURNS TO ‘SILLY BUGGER GAMES’ (Posted 16th October 2015) In a U-turn true to its ilk has the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority denied that Fastjet PLC was issued with an air service license, contrary to an announcement make last week by the airline under rules of disclosure set by the London Stock […]
More bilateral talks to follow next month following Kikwete’s farewell visit to Kenya
KENYA AND TANZANIA AGREE ON AVIATION TALKS TO RESOLVE IMPASSÉ (Posted 16th October 2015) Stalled talks on matters concerning the Bilateral Air Services Agreement between Kenya and Tanzania will resume next month, according to information received from sources in the know, following the farewell visit of President Kikwete to Kenya last week. Several contentious issues, […]
Cross country races in the shadows of a volcanic eruption – only on Reunion Island
REUNION’S 23RD GRAND RAID 2015 GETS ‘ILLUMINATED’ BY THE PITON DE LA FOURNAISE (Posted 16th October 2015) GRAND RAID Reunion’s annual cross country challenge, known as the ‘Grand Raid’ this year takes place from the 22nd to the 25th of October, in other words in less than a week. Competitors and spectators coming to the […]
And now it is Swaziland’s turn to get their news out …
(Posted 15th October 2015) Wildlife encounters in Swaziland an experience not to be missed Swaziland may be one of the smallest African country’s but it certainly makes up for its size with its rich variety of landscapes and habitats and abundance of fauna and flora, and wildlife. The country, although not large enough to offer […]
It is Festival Kreol time in the Seychelles
(Posted 15th October 2015) Festive Seychelles – The Creole Festival Bright colours, festive music, and infectious energy all come together from 25 – 31 October in the Seychelles. During this week, visitors are given the fascinating opportunity to experience the colours, sounds, flavours and fragrances of the Creole Festival. The creole festival is an expression […]
News from further down South … courtesy again of Gill Staden
It has been a while since Gill filed her last bi-weekly report from Livingstone but sure it was worth the wait … Enjoy her latest exploits from Zambia and beyond … https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/tlbw14oct15-compressed.pdf Inside Ex Livingstone Mayor convicted of manslaughter Livingstone Mayor suspended Bus Terminus and Market to be completed in Livingstone Road trip to Itezhi-Tezhi […]
News from Zambia? Read on …
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. November: The best month to go on safari in Zambia? Traditionally October is one […]
Bad news for tourism businesses with accounts at a bank put under statutory management in Kenya and Uganda
BANK CLOSURE IN KENYA IMPACTS ON TOURISM SECTOR TOO (Posted 15th October 2015) Someone within Imperial Bank, now under statutory management by the Central Bank of Kenya as well as the Bank of Uganda, was clearly not looking out for the clients’ interest, contrary to the slogan the bank marketers peddled to get business into […]
Promoting Uganda at the sidelines of MKTE 2015? Not only permitted but welcome!
UGANDAN DELEGATION TO MKTE 2015 OFFERS DESTINATION TRAINING (Posted 15th October 2015) Uganda will use the presence of 174 hosted buyers at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo tomorrow to offer some destination training during a breakfast session at the Leisure Lodge’s Mandhari Hall, starting at 7 am and ending at 09.30 in time to join […]
Kenyatta and Kikwete launch construction of key road at the end of JK’s farewell visit
PRESIDENTS LAUNCH MISSING ROAD LINK CONSTRUCTION (Posted 15th October 2015) The farewell visit of Tanzania’s outgoing President Jakaya Kikwete to Kenya, apart from much rhetoric, also yielded a concrete result as, together with Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta he launched a major road construction project. The road from Voi to the Tanzanian border at Holili / […]
Time to sign up for the Mt. Kenya Mountain Bike Challenge 2016
Entries for the Fly540 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge are nowopen. Go to www.10to4.org for all details. Races cater for all abilities from 4 year olds on balance bikes, (the potential stars of the future), to seasoned professionals and top riders such as David Kinjah and his Sossi Simbaz. Come and test your skills or just […]
It is Dubai Air Show time and Qatar Airways makes a BIG appearance, again!
For readers attending the Dubai Air Show here is the schedule of aircraft put on display by Qatar Airways, the Five Star Airline. Qatar Airways is proudly participating in the Dubai Airshow (08–12 November, 2015) and will be showcasing four of its newest aircraft: the Airbus A350, the A380, its 25th Boeing Dreamliner 787, and […]
Leading Gulf based hotel group shows keen interest in Kenya
JUMEIRAH EYES KENYA HOTEL MANAGEMENT DEAL (Posted 15th October 2015) While in Kenya for the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo which is taking place at the seaside resort area of Diani south of Mombasa, did news emerge that Jumeirah Hotels was negotiating a management deal for a yet to be disclosed hotel. Although it could […]
More flights from Nairobi to Eldoret
JAMBOJET UPS FLIGHTS ON ROUTE TO ELDORET (Posted 15th October 2015) Kenya’s only proper low cost carrier, Jambojet, has yesterday confirmed that they will increase their flights from Nairobi to Eldoret to 20 per week, up from the present 13. The move will give Eldoret a three times a day connection, operated by one of […]
New Chef’s Academy launched in the Seychelles
Chef’s Academy launched in Seychelles (Posted 14th October 2015) Mr. Claude Narain, the Patron of the Seychelles Tourism Academy officially launched the Constance Ephelia Chef Academy on Wednesday 08th of October at the Constance Ephelia Seychelles. This is an initiative of the Executive Chef at Ephelia, Nicolas Baube and has the aim of promoting and […]
Oktoberfest in Nairobi – something no visitor should miss
Oktoberfest 2015 is Back!
Deep sea fishing – one of the Seychelles main tourism attractions
Fishing Adventures off Denis Private Island in the Seychelles (Posted 14th October 2015) Visiting Couple Lands a Pair of Black Marlins Recently, Mr. & Mrs. Jacq – who were visiting Denis Private Island from France – set out aboard the island’s private fishing vessel Lady Claire for a half-day (4 hour) fishing adventure. With Denis […]
