Is the cost an issue why S!TE 2015 is still looking for exhibitors?
SITE 2016 – ORGANIZERS GET FRANTIC TO FILL OPEN SPACES (Posted 09th July 2015) With just over two and a half months to go before the second S!TE tourism trade fair goes underway in Dar es Salaam, have news emerged that less than 60 percent of the available exhibition space has been sold. A source […]
Africa Unite!
West Africa is NOT normally my domain but the appeal from Gambia Tourism deserves to be republished here as the event is relevant to all of Africa. Read on to learn all about it! The Gambia where the mystic never ends International Roots Festival is looking for sponsors click here The Gambia Ministry of Tourism […]
Contempt of court may end KALPA boss in jail
KENYA PILOTS ASSOCIATION SECRETARY GENERAL FACES JAIL FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT (Posted 09th July 2015) Ronald Karauri, the Secretary General of the Kenya Airline Pilots Association, is facing a contempt of court charge and will have to defend himself why he should not be jailed, something many airline executives think is long overdue. The case […]
In which country do the children begin join the parents tourism businesses? Read on to find out.
UGANDA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY COMES OF AGE (Posted 09th July 2015) When I moved from Kenya to Uganda in the early 1990’s was the tourism industry in what was to become my permanent home in its infancy. The country’s only working safari lodge back then, Mweya in Queen Elizabeth National Park, was operated by Uganda Hotels […]
Fastjet does it again … try beat that fare …
Though of course, if anyone needs beating it is governments and regulators for charging fees and taxes which are two and a half times the fare on offer … which in my book makes them preventers of aviation, not promoters of aviation … How to book Plan your trip Destinations FAQs International travel for just […]
News from further down south …
Here comes Gill Staden’s latest edition of her ‘Livingstone bi-Weekly‘ with news updates from Zambia and the wider region. Enjoy the read! https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/tlbw8jul15-compressed.pdf In this issue: Elephant meets bicycle trader Travels through Zambia to Lusaka, Lower Zam and Siavonga Load shedding Kasanka needs photos of elephants Elephants poached near Kafue Mining in Lunga Laswishi? Nanzhila […]
News from Swaziland’s Tourism Board
The Kingdom of Swaziland offers endless family fun Travelling overseas in order to give your children an international holiday experience, is not always an affordable and viable option. Expensive airfares, unaffordable hotel accommodation and availability issues often make staying home over the holidays the best option. Swaziland however, offers a safe and accessible international family […]
Embraer approves Kenya Airways Maintenance as their 10th global service centre
KENYA AIRWAYS GETS EMBRAER’S THUMBS UP AS THEIR LATEST SERVICE CENTER (Posted 08th July 2015) Kenya Airways’ in-house maintenance base at their Embakasi headquarters has just received recognition by Embraer as the manufacturer’s 10th global service centre, now permitting the airline to also maintain Embraer E-jets of various makes like the E170/5 and the E190/5 […]
China Road and Bridge Corporation handed ‘Stop Dredging’ order by NEMA Tribunal
SOUTH COAST RESIDENTS HAND SAND DIGGERS THEIR FIRST DEFEAT (Posted 08th July 2015) The South Coast Residents Association, an alliance bringing together local and foreign residents as well as resorts and other businesses from Likoni over Tiwi to Diani and beyond, have tasted their first victory in their battle to keep the dreaded dredgers off […]
Zimbabwe – ready to reclaim a place as one of Africa’s great destinations
WINE TASTING IN ZIMBABWE? THAT AND A LOT MORE (Posted 07th July 2015) A recent trip to Zimbabwe to attend the annual Sanganai / Hlanganani 2015 Tourism Trade Fair in the capital Harare, brought with it the opportunity to get a fast track tours across some of the country’s primary tourism attractions and the invitation […]
The roller coaster key East African currencies have become
FALLING CURRENCY VALUES BENEFIT TOURISTS BUT HIT LOCALS HARD (Posted 07th July 2015) When the Uganda Shilling crashed through the psychologically important 3.400 barrier of one US Dollar versus the Ugandan currency and at the same time the Kenyan Shilling for the first time since a major speculative down drive three years ago fell below […]
Tanzania’s Southern Safari Circuit – back in the spotlight
IN A FLURRY OF PRE-ELECTION ACTIVISM DOES TANZANIA’S GOVERNMENT SUDDENLY REMEMBER THE SOUTHERN SAFARI CIRCUIT (Posted 07th July 2015) After years of neglect, besides allowing the Southern circuit parks and game reserves (Selous, Ruaha, Mikumi) to be turned into elephant killing fields, has Tanzania suddenly re-discovered this part of the country, conveniently in time for […]
Arriving at Wilson Airport – be prepared for a full baggage and person check before leaving the arrival building
LODWAR ATTRACTS ANOTHER AIRLINE (Posted 07th July 2015) According to information received from Wilson airport based aviation sources has another entrant announced flights from Nairobi to the northern Kenyan town of Lodwar after being licensed for the route by the Kenya Civil Aviation. Skyward Express joins such reputable companies like Safarilink which has been on […]
Meet Diani’s premier conservation NGO
COLOBUS CONSERVATION – AND MUCH MORE (Posted 07th July 2015) Initially formed in 1997 as a trust and later converted into a not for profit limited liability company, has Colobus Conservation become Diani’s foremost conservation NGO, dedicated to much more than just focusing on the Colobus species these days. The organization today treats injured Colobus […]
WTM 2015 … time for early bird registrations
2 – 5 November 2015 • London Registration is now open for the leading global event for the travel industry. World Travel Market 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 free below:
MEDITERRANEO DINING!
RefinedPalates is becoming a keen dine out fan it seems, going by the regular reviews now coming in … Enjoy!
Abu Dhabi to Mahe route gets double daily flights
IT IS DOUBLE DAILY FOR THE AIR SEYCHELLES / ETIHAD ALLIANCE (Posted 06th July 2015) On the same day when Air Seychelles launched their nonstop flights from Mahe to Paris last week, cutting out the stopover in Abu Dhabi, did partner Etihad up their flights from Abu Dhabi to Mahe, now operating a daily Airbus […]
Network with the media to bring them on your side Minister tells new press unit
UGANDA’S MINISTRY OF TOURISM LAUNCHES NEW MEDIA UNIT (Posted 06th July 2015) Hon. Maria Mutagamba, Uganda’s Minister for Tourism, last week launched a new media unit to finally tackle wrong perceptions about the country and put positive messages about tourism, culture and related topics into the public domain. The so called Tourism Communications Working Group […]
Three of 115 island on this archipelago have now switched to solar energy source
COUSIN ISLAND NOW ON 100 PERCENT SOLAR ENERGY (Posted 06th July 2015) After the Aldabra Atoll and Aride Island has Cousin become the third island of the Seychelles archipelago to switch off the diesel generators and convert entirely to solar power. Seen as an island sanctuary dedicated to birds is Cousin managed by the Nature […]
Wasini’s magic …
Amina once again shares some insight what makes island life special and why Wasini is, well WASINI …And those who wish to experience it, Wasini Guides has just launched a new package with pick up and drop off from the Diani resorts for a day’s outing to the island, costing a mere KShs 4.600 per […]
AFRAA’s latest new bulletin, a must read for aviation buffs
Uganda’ Tourism industry mourns the loss of Miss Tourism Uganda contestants
MISS TOURISM UGANDA COMPETITION STRUCK BY TRAGEDY (Posted 05th July 2015) Uganda’s Miss Tourism 2015 selection took a tragic turn yesterday afternoon, when one of several vehicles travelling to Mbarara for the Miss Tourism Ankole regional contest suffered a fatal accident. At least three occupants of the car, reportedly including Miss Tourism Northern Uganda, Miss […]
The mixed bag of hotel developments in Africa
HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS IN AFRICA – WHO LEADS AND WHO TRAILS THE JUGGERNAUT (Posted 05th July 2015) Trevor Ward’s Lagos based W Hospitality Group once again took a hard look at the continent’s hotel developments and some intriguing findings came to light, worth sharing with readers. His ‘Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey’ shows that Hilton is […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts … and how to avoid ‘travel mistakes’…
Here is Lillian’s latest blog contribution, touching on some important aspects how best to prepare for travel and avoid costly mistakes. 10 COMMON TRAVEL MISTAKES AND HOW TO AVOID THEM Travelling to a new destination can be so exciting that in the rush of adrenaline, a few of us forget just the most important basics, […]
Chimp news from Uganda …
Chimpanzee Trust June 2015 bulletin 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 Give baby chimpanzee a name In the African tradition, child naming, especially of a child whose birth was not expected (parents old […]
Ever heard of ‘Draculators’ ? Read on to find out who they are and what they do !
WHO IS THE GUILTY PARTY MAKING AIR TRAVEL IN AFRICA SO VERY EXPENSIVE (Posted 04th July 2015) There are many examples to explain why air travel across Africa remains by and large very expensive, condemning many Africans to the hazards of road travel where deadly accidents are the order of the day. Regulators across the […]
New Mombasa North Coast air service to cut hours off journey time
SAFARILINK’S NEW VIPINGO SERVICE DRAWS CHEERS FROM LOCAL RESIDENTS (Posted 04th July 2015) When Safarilink’s Bombardier Dash 8 touched down on the Vipingo Ridge airstrip shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon this week, did cheers from the assembled political leadership of Kilifi County, local residents and both residents and staff of Vipingo Ridge affirm […]
14 slams for 16 boats – this surely is a great place to fish …
14 ‘SLAMS’ AT SEYCHELLES SPORTS FISHING CLUB ANNUAL SSFC-HEINEKEN EVENT (Posted 04th July 2015) Amazing results are coming in from the annual Seychelles Sports Fishing Club annual Heineken sponsored fishing event, with some 14 so called ‘slams’ setting a new record for the archipelago. Those who regularly go out for deep sea fishing the word […]
Awards Awards and more Awards – though the UNWTO ranks tops of the pops no doubt
The Award nomination and Award giving season is in full swing right now. None though match those of the UNWTO which promote Excellence and Innovation in tourism around the world. Being nominated is a big thing by any standards, being a finalist of course quite another and winning the non plus ultra, compared to some […]
Mountain Dispatches June / July 2015
News from the Mount Kenya Trust for all those who can never get enough information and details about Kenya … Share Tweet Pictorial news and highlights from the Mount Kenya Trust January – May 2015 Mountain Dispatches: News from the Mount Kenya Trust June / July 2015 The Trust is currently running more projects than […]
