Promote your business with the Africa Travel Association
SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL OFFER FROM THE AFRICA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (ATA) Promoting Your Business in the 2015-2016 ATA Membership Guidebook Submission Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2015 The Africa Travel Association is pleased to invite you to participate in the publication of the 2015-2016 ATA Membership Guidebook by serving as a sponsor of our upcoming edition. Set to […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’ …
Gill Staden just sent in her latest ‘The Livingstone bi-Weekly’ and I hasten to share it with you all. News from Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond … meanwhile also have a look at Gill’s guide books and other publications (Google them) https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/tlbw19aug15-compressed.pdf Inside: A Visit to the Boiling Pot A Long Walk to School raises $19,000 […]
Lillian Gaitho is back but hold on tight about her topic
48 hours of beer drinking and art? Or can art only be tolerated for such a length of time when drinking? Or does the beer taste better after looking at art? Read on to find out what Lillian Gaitho suggests you do next weekend if in Nairobi though there is no guarantee that anyone may […]
Praslin’s second Culinary & Arts Fiesta set for 04th – 06th September
SEYCHELLES ANNOUNCES THAT THE PRASLIN CULINARY & ARTS FIESTA IS CONFIRMED FOR 4 – 6 SEPTEMBER A meeting at the Domaine de La Reserve Hotel that took place at the end of last week has re-confirmed that the second edition of the Praslin Culinary & Arts Fiesta will take place from the 4 to the […]
An old friend but from a different location …
When Chris Modigell left the Leopard Beach, a loss they are yet to fully fathom I dare say, many wondered where he would surface from since after all, hospitality is his life.Well, read on to find out where Chris is now spinning his yarn, walks the beaches (when he got time) has been building another […]
Brand Africa – a rising star on the world horizon
Tourism Minister St.Ange from the Seychelles takes his seat in high level discussions on Enhancing Brand Africa Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Culture, who is in Accra Ghana for the UNWTO Regional Conference on Enhancing Brand Africa for Fostering Tourism Development took centre stage yesterday Monday the 17th August soon after […]
Air Seychelles widens reach into France with new code share deals
AIR SEYCHELLES RENEW CODESHARE WITH AIR FRANCE (Posted 19th August 2015) Following the signing of an MoU in April, ahead of Air Seychelles returning to Paris with nonstop flights, have the two airlines yesterday inked a major codeshare deal which will see the French market connect to the Seychelles like never before. The agreement was […]
Mozambique – a rising star on the African tourism stage
JOVAGO ADDS KEY HOTELS AND RESORTS IN MOZAMBIQUE (Posted 19th August 2015) Travelers headed to Africa and more specifically those planning a visit to Mozambique, one of the continents fast rising tourism destinations, will no doubt be happy to hear about Jovago’s expansion into that country. Already are over 100 hotels and resorts signed up […]
Ol Pejeta news …
Visit Ol Pejeta | book online Dear Friend of Ol Pejeta: Make a Rhino, Save a Species Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Dv?r Králové Zoo have launched a joint GoFundMe campaign to #makearhino: www.gofundme.com/makearhino We need help to crowd raise £0.5m ($0.8m) to develop the IVF techniques needed for a new generation of northern white rhino […]
Rafting for Rhinos … Support the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
On October 3rd & 4th people all over the world will be ‘Marching for Elephants & Rhinos’. Howver, in Jinja, East Africa’s Adventure Capital, we will be doing it a little bit different – because instead of MARCHING we will be RAFTING and all proceeds from the day will go to Uganda Conservation Foundation & […]
Colobus Conservation announces more fundraising events for September and October
Diani Residents – save these dates and come along for a fun filled day while supporting Colobus Conservation Saturday 5th September – Beach Golf at Forty Thieves Saturday 3rd October – Petanque Picnic Party at Diani House See the posters below for full details or e-mail Andrea onenquiries Facebook Twitter Website
Could it be that conservation is taken more seriously again in Tanzania?
Tanzania’s conservation record in the recent past has been all but destroyed with the worst elephant slaughter in history, presided over by a government clearly not bothered at all other from making periodic statements but never really following through. Following prolonged denials that the problem even existed, attempting to criminalize those who dared to expose […]
Talking about conservation in Rwanda is no empty talk but reflecting the country does walk the talk
RWANDA PLANS TO HAVE A ‘CONVERSATION ABOUT CONSERVATION’ (Posted 18th August 2015) As part of the annual Kwita Izina Festival, during which newborn mountain gorilla babies are named, has the Rwanda Development Board’s tourism and conservation department lined up a series of events for the week prior to the 05th of September, when the naming […]
UCAA – under fire again
UGANDA CAA UNDER MEDIA SPOTLIGHT OVER EQUIPMENT FAILURE ALLEGATIONS (Posted 18th August 2015) Trying to hide the truth behind the obscure phrase of ‘national security’ is novel even for the mouthpieces of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, more so as apparently the situation at hand, or going by insider chat almost ‘out of hand’ was […]
Smile Uganda brings another technical innovation to Uganda as a first in Africa
Voice over not just the ordinary Internet but over 4GLTE – another technological revolution is in the making and Uganda will be the launch country for this new service. Read on what else is new at Smile, Uganda’s leading 4GLTE provider for the fastest and most reliable internet solutions: Smile Communications Uganda launches Corporate Business […]
Marketing travel through social media – the new trend
Kate Gathii of 3G Payment Solutions shares her insights on how social media can be used to promote travel businesses – a valuable lesson of course for the readers! 5 Social Media Techniques to Market your Travel Business The travel industry has been transformed by social media. Brands that welcome the change are poised to […]
Condor announces second flight to Seychelles for 2016
CONDOR ANNOUNCES SECOND WEEKLY FLIGHT TO THE SEYCHELLES FOR 2016 (Posted 18th August 2015) Constant engagement and regular interaction with key stakeholders in the German market by the Seychelles Tourism Board and the Ministry of Tourism and Culture have paid off handsomely it seems after Condor announced the launch of a second weekly flight to […]
ATA News … where it is all about travel to Africa
The Africa Travel Association’s latest newsletter is out and predictably deals with upcoming events, in particular the 40th Anniversary Congress in Nairobi in November. Read on to get the latest news and congress details: August 2015 Welcome to ATA’s August Newsletter! ATA Passport to Africa, our monthly newsletter, features the latest member and Africa travel […]
News about all things ‘Kreol’ …
The latest Kreol International Magazine is now out and the second edition comes in advance of the Seychelles’ preparing for their 30th anniversary edition of their Festival Kreol, celebrated in October. Read on and more important, make arrangements to join the Creole Nation as they assemble in Victoria for this memorable occasion. Welcome to issue […]
Seychelles – news from the paradise islands …
IN THE NEWS Ars et Natura exhibition brings more awareness on Seychelles’ biodiversityA travelling exhibition showcasing Seychelles’ biodiversity has opened at the Kaz Zanana Art Gallery in Victoria. The Ars et Natura exhibition aiming to bring more awareness on the biodiversity of Seychelles will be opened until end of August. Tourism Minister explores avenues of […]
Journeys across Kenya
Liz and Stefano Cheli shared their impressions of a recent visit to Loisaba and wow, does that make good reading … ready to pack your bags and follow in their footsteps? Liz and Stefano Visit to Loisaba Dear Friends, THE NEW, UPGRADED STARBEDS Liz and I and our two boys, visited Loisaba last week and […]
COWBOY EXPERIENCE AT LA PATISSERIE
RefinedPalates was on the prowl again checking out Kampala’s eateries, anonymously of course – and no I shall not reveal the name – but am always happy to share her culinary delights, or defeats, on my blog too … in this case clearly a Bon Appetite is well deserved for La Patisserie …
Swahili Fashion Week 2015, aka #SwahiliFashionWeek on Twitter
As preparations for this year’s edition of the Swahili Fashion Week go underway in earnest have designers now been invited to submit their applications to be considered for what has become East Africa’s premier fashion platform. Read on to find out how to get into the frame and have your creations shown off on the […]
Thumbs up for Kenya Airways’ technical competence and compliance with regulations
KCAA GIVES KENYA AIRWAYS THE THUMBS UP ON TECHNICAL COMPETENCE (Posted 17th August 2015) The parliamentary hearings following the announcement of Kenya Airways’ losses for the 2014/15 financial year, prompted by frenzied populist politicians seeking to raise their own profile rather than making meaningful contributions to the development of the country, have brought about an […]
RwandAir – stepping up sports sponsorships in Uganda
RWANDAIR SPONSORS UNIQUE GOLF TOURNAMENT IN KAMPALA (Posted 17th August 2015) Rwanda’s Senior Regional Manager Alice Katiti and Country Manager Ada Magezi were at hand to award the prizes to the winning golfers over the weekend, when RwandAir, Uganda’s adopted airline – now flying double daily from Entebbe to Nairobi and back and daily from […]
More 5 star flights to Asmara
QATAR AIRWAYS UPS FREQUENCIES TO ASMARA (Posted 17th August 2015) Effective 06th of September will Qatar Airways add a fifth flight from Doha to Asmara, operated nonstop on an Airbus A320 aircraft which offers 12 seats in Business Class and 132 seats in Economy Class. The expansion of Qatar Airways’ award winning service to Eritrea, […]
Air Seychelles set to upgrade key technology tools
AIR SEYCHELLES SIGNS UP WITH SABRESONIC (Posted 17th August 2015) Come March next year will Air Seychelles move its technology platform to SabreSonic for customer sales and services, going state of the art and joining dozens of other airlines which have successfully migrated in the recent past to this service. Notably do partners Etihad, Air […]
Gifted but too poor to study? This Ugandan foundation makes a difference!
166 QUALIFY FOR A MADHVANI SCHOLARSHIP IN 2015/16 (Posted 17th August 2015) Hotel management, food science and environmental course students were among the 166 selected this year from over 2.000 applicants seeking the support from Uganda’s richest scholarship foundation. Some 147 graduate students are joined by 19 post graduate students and will benefit from 700 […]
Suspended CNN PR deal hurts network’s pockets
APOLOGY OR NOT – THE CNN DEAL REMAINS OFF (Posted 17th August 2015) ‘That is what you get when you employ blondies with no clue on African affairs and let them shoot off their mouths on live TV’ let a regular source from Nairobi fly when sharing the latest news coming out of Kenya about […]
No 488 Wildlife Trade News: 15th August 2015
Another dose of bad news … in the spotlight today …………………… Inside the gruesome world of the Siberian Tiger Park in China http://www.news.com.au/travel/world-travel/inside-the-gruesome-world-of-the-siberian-tiger-park-in-china/story-e6frfqb9-1227485022514 No 488 Wildlife Trade News: 16th August 2015 Global wildlife monitors urge external audits of Hong Kong’s ivory stockpile. EXTRACT: Global wildlife monitors have called for external audits of Hong Kong’s ivory […]
