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 […]
Chefs Delight Awards 2015 / 2016 – testing culinary skills
Later this morning will ‘Go Places’ hold a media briefing at the Louis Leakey Auditorium of the National Museum in Nairobi to outline the details of this year’s edition. The Chefs Delight 2015-2016 Chapter will include 100 establishments based in Nairobi and will run from September 2015 to January 2016. This allows for the opportunity […]
Update from the UNWTO’s 21st General Assembly in Medellin / Colombia
The 21st UNWTO General Assembly kicks of in Medellín, Colombia The 21st UNWTO General Assembly kicked off last night with a celebration of Colombia’s diverse gastronomic and musical richness. Read more >> Education in focus ahead of the Assembly Improving the tourism sector’s ability to nurture young talent was in focus at the UNWTO Forum […]
The Harare International Carnival 2015 – alive, kicking and definitely taking place
HARARE’S INTERNATIONAL CARNIVAL – ALIVE, KICKING AND DEFINITELY TAKING PLACE (Posted 14th September 2015) Last weekend saw the programme and surrounding events published for the upcoming Harare International Carnival, firmly putting to rest speculation that the event was not taking place. The initial dates had to be changed to accommodate Zimbabwe’s participation in the UNWTO’s […]
No 509 Wildlife Trade News: 14th September 2015
Another dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … Please note: For newsletter subscription and circulation details see message at the end of this newsletter. in the spotlight today …………………… Clinging to her dying mother, baby orangutan in UK charity’s ‘most harrowing rescue ever’: British vets wade into the Indonesian jungle in […]
Tanzania’s top tier aviation – drowning in red figures
PRECISION AIR SUFFERS SIGNIFICANT LOSSES (Posted 14th September 2015) Similar to major shareholder Kenya Airways has Tanzania’s Precision Air also suffered major losses in the just ended financial year 2014/15. If details from Tanzania are to be believed, sent in by a regular aviation source from another local airline, have the losses reached a staggering […]
Kenyan SGR rail project ahead of schedule
PACE OF RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION BRINGS FORWARD OPERATIONAL DATE TO MID 2017 (Posted 14th September 2015) Going by the rapid advance of the construction of Kenya’s new Standard Gauge Railway, which will connect the port of Mombasa with Nairobi and eventually on to Uganda, have operation dates been revised to mid 2017, almost a year ahead […]
UNWTO Executive Committee – here we come
ZAMBIA GETS ELECTED TO THE UNWTO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Posted 14th September 2015) The ongoing 21st General Assembly of the UN’s World Tourism Organization, in short UNWTO, has seen Zambia elected for the first time to the Executive Committee, to the delight of the Zambian delegation present and those at home, when the news reached Lusaka […]
UNWTO offers streaming content from the 21st General Assembly
Live streaming from the 21st UNWTO General Assembly We are pleased to announce that several of the 21st UNWTO General Assembly events being held in Medellín, Colombia, will be live streamed on the official website: Full streaming schedule below (in Medellín local time (GMT -5)): Sunday 13 September 20:00 WELCOME CEREMONY & DINNER Monday 14 […]
More trophies for Qatar Airways for exceptional service delivery
BUSINESS TRAVELLER ASIA MAGAZINE NAMES QATAR AIRWAYS ONCE MORE AS LEADING AIRLINE FOR AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST (Posted 13th September 2015) The Business Traveller Asia / Pacific Awards last weekend in Hong Kong confirmed that Qatar Airways once again, for the sixth time running, has captured the coveted best airline award for Africa and […]
Education and training the key for the future of tourism
Improving the tourism sector’s ability to nurture young talent was in focus at the UNWTO Forum on Talent Development in Tourism: Investing in Youth, which gathered in Medellín, Colombia, ahead of the 21st UNWTO General Assembly. As a labour intensive sector, tourism’s capacity to attract, retain and develop human capital is essential to its competitiveness. […]
No 508 Wildlife Trade News: 12th September 2015
That regular dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … the never ending story … in the spotlight today …………………… TOGO: Video: Inside the Largest Ivory Seizure in West Africa http://voices.nationalgeographic.com/2015/09/11/video-inside-the-largest-ivory-seizure-in-west-africa/ No 508 Wildlife Trade News: 12th September 2015 MALAYSIA: We all have role to play in fighting illegal trade (NA Comment: […]
Lamu News … from Forodhani House …
Dear Friends, Lamu Lovers and Travel Colleagues, Summer holidays finished, we are all Back to School now :-). Thought you would appreciate getting some informations about the next events that will take place in the coming months here in Lamu, about our rates, special offers and last update on availabilities too if you would wish […]
News from Lake Mburo National Park …
Rothschild’s Giraffe now in Lake Mburo National Park Say hello to our very tall friends!! The giraffe are out and freely roaming the Park now. Recently all 15 newly introduced endangered Rothschild’s giraffe have been seen together. They are nearly always seen either on Research, Kazuma or Zebra track not far from Mihingo Lodge. It’s […]
Another South Sudan airline halts operations due to lack of US Dollars
BANKRUPT REGIME THE BANE OF BUSINESS (Posted 12th September 2015) After causing the collapse of Kenya’s Jetlink, when the regime halted the repatriation of over 2.5 million US Dollars in ticket sales to Nairobi, causing the airline to drown in debt, has the regime’s broad failure to create an enabling economic environment now claimed another […]
Aviation training – the key to safe operations
Sofema Aviation Services to deliver Regulatory Training Courses – Kenya, October 2015 Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) has built up a strong reputation for practical and effective regulatory training, across a broad range of subjects. We continue to remain, one of the most proactive organisations dedicated to supporting our clients to Raise a fundamental awareness of […]
The Seychelles’ marketing juggernaut waltzes on and on
SEYCHELLES’ UNITED MARKETING FRONT YIELDS PHENOMENAL RESULTS (Posted 12th September 2015) In a modification of the united we stand and divided we fall does ‘United we grow and divided we don’t’ come to mind when seeing the phenomenal success of Seychelles’ tourism promotion over the first eight months of the year. Instead of levelling off […]
