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This will be an additional feature on my blog, to share the posts of ‘RefinedPalates’ – and besides happy reading I wish everyone Bon Appetite …
News from further down south …
As the weekly summary of my daily articles comes to an end for subscribers of my email service, will a number of features also shift to this medium, blog and social media cross loads. ‘News from further down south‘ are taken from the ‘Livingstone bi-Weekly‘ produced by Gill Staden, a colleague based in the Zambian […]
News updates from the Conservation Action Trust
Playing with words while captive lions die 10th June 2015 | Daily Maverick | Andreas Wilson-Spath | Please re-publish In an article published in the Sunday Times a week ago [May 31], Edna Molewa, the minister of environmental affairs, admonishes conservationists to “put the lid on” what she believes are unfounded claims of canned lion […]
Which global connector of people eyes a move to DWC by 2025? Read on to find out!
EMIRATES THINKS BIG, BIGGER, BIGGEST FOR THE FUTURE (Posted 11th June 2015) Emirates’ President Tim Clarke let the cat out of the bag yesterday when he ended long speculation over the possible move by the airline from Dubai International Airport, in short DXB, to the brand new and still expanding Al Maktoum International, generally referred […]
New President takes over at Vanilla Islands Organization
VANILLA ISLAND PRESIDENCY MOVES TO MAURITIUS (Posted 11th June 2015) Mauritius’ Deputy Prime Minister, The Right Honourable Xavier Luc Duval, who also holds the island’s tourism portfolio, yesterday formally took over the one year presidency of the Vanilla Islands Organization. Handing over was Madagascar’s Minister for Tourism, Transport and Meteorology Ulrich Andriantiana in the presence […]
Why was Rwanda’s Kwita Izina festival moved from June to September. Read on to find out.
RWANDA RELEASES DETAILS ON KWITA IZINA 2015 (Posted 11th June 2015) ‘Conserving now and for the Future’ was yesterday given as the 2015 theme for Rwanda’s annual festival of the gorillas, aka ‘Kwita Izina’ Shifted this year from June to September has the festival now been aligned with the Northern Corridor Integration Projects countries tourism […]
Want a cheap flight on Tanzania’s domestic routes?
Fastjet is launching the ‘Happy Hour‘ concept this Friday when for one hour, just ONE hour, can tickets be bought on the routes between Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Mwanza and Mbeya for just 20 US Dollars, PLUS TAXES … Set the clock so you don’t miss this extraordinary event … How to book Plan your […]
Bollywood comes to the Seychelles
BOLLYWOOD MOVIE – MADE IN THE SEYCHELLES (Posted 10th June 2015) The Seychelles Tourism Board has thrown its full support behind a major Bollywood production which is presently being filmed on location on the islands. The film, according to information received from Victoria, will be due for release in India in October, hitting the market […]
Lillian Gaitho shares tips about online hotel bookings
For those who were wondering when Lillian would come up with her next article, the wait is over … Seven Useful Online Hotel Booking Tips for Every Traveler Just like any retail consumer, the best offer takes the buyer’s attention before other factors are considered. The trick is to get the most value at the […]
African airlines need to work together says IATA’s Tony Tyler
ECAIR SEEKS COOPERATION BETWEEN AFRICAN AIRLINES AT IATA AGM IN MIAMI (Posted 10th June 2015) ECAir (www.flyecair.com), the national airline of the Republic of the Congo, headed by Ms. Fatima Beyina-Moussa, who is also President of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), is attending the 71st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association […]
More news from the IATA AGM in Miami … and more …
View Web Version | Add to Safe Sender List Qatar Airways Wants IATA To Take Position Against ‘Protectionism’ Latin American, Caribbean Countries Need More Sensible Tax Rules, IATA Says IATA Raises 2015 Airline Profit Forecast Venezuela Gets Stern Warning On Withheld $3.7bn AEA Makes Another Move Toward European Lobbying Integration AAPA Chief Sees Better Year […]
Fastjet’s Tanzania passenger numbers again rise by over 50 percent
FASTJET’S MAY FIGURES UP BY OVER 50 PERCENT YEAR ON YEAR (Posted 10th June 2015) May was a good month for Fastjet PLC as well as for Fastjet (Tanzania). Fastjet PLC announced significant progress in reaching operational status in Zimbabwe and in preparation for that launch ordered another, their fourth Airbus A319. Sources close to […]
New flights connect Hargeisa with Dubai
FLYDUBAI LAUNCHES HARGEISA FLIGHTS (Posted 10TH June 2015) Good to their word, that the airline would roll out more destinations in Africa, did Dubai’s low cost carrier FlyDubai yesterday launch flights to the city of Hargeisa, located in the breakaway but not yet internationally recognized Somaliland. CEO Gaith Al Gaith, when speaking in Hargeisa during […]
Key Star Alliance member set to relaunch Nairobi flights
LUFTHANSA ANNOUNCES RETURN TO NAIROBI AFTER AN 18 YEAR ABSENCE (Posted 10th June 2015) On the 27th of October will Germany’s Lufthansa return with nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Nairobi, after an absence of some 18 years. Information at hand suggests that the Star Alliance member will initially offer four flights a week, leaving Frankfurt […]
A whole minister visiting ALL the hotels? Read on who that is …
Here is a fine example why the Seychelles’ tourism industry continues to defy the odds and prosper in the face of adversity. A whole minister, leading a delegation of Principal Secretaries, the CEO of the Seychelles Tourism Board and other key officials makes it his business to KNOW each and every stakeholder in the industry, […]
Ten years already as ‘time flies 5star’ …
CELEBRATING A DECADE OF COOPERATION (Posted 09th June 2015) Ten years in business can be a long time and yet, in this case, it rather is one of time flies, when Qatar Airways this week celebrated their tenth anniversary of launching flights from Doha to South Africa. Initially serving the country’s commercial capital of Johannesburg […]
Mahe’s international airport – set to become bigger and better
SEYCHELLES CAA SPENDING 125 MILLION RUPEES ON AIRPORT UPGRADES (Posted 09th June 2015) The Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and Transport Joel Morgan was spot on when a few days ago he made it clear during a visit to the international airport that a five star destination needs a five star airport to have tourists’ […]
An update from the ongoing IATA AGM in Miami
View Web Version | Add to Safe Sender List U.S. DOT Chief To Address AGM; Will Gulf Carrier Dispute Figure? Deferred Pain For IATA CEO Tony Tyler Q&A With American’s Doug Parker Gulf Carrier Dispute Will Slow Down Liberalization Airlines, Airports Disagree On How To Set Charges LOT CEO Seeks To Step Up Star Involvement […]
Zimbabwe Tourism set to showcase the country at Harare trade show
ZIMBABWE’S MAIN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM TRADE SHOW JUST 10 DAYS AWAY (Posted 08th June 2015) The Harare International Conference Centre will host the upcoming edition of Zimbabwe’s annual tourism trade show, known as Sanganai / Hlanganani World Tourism Expo. Exhibitors from within Zimbabwe will be joined by exhibitors from the Southern African region and a host […]
President James Alix Michel endorsed as ruling party candidate for the 2016 elections
SEYCHELLES’ RULING PARTY FORMALLY NOMINATES PRESIDENT MICHEL AS CANDIDATE (Posted 08th June 2015) Parti Lepep, the Seychelles’ ruling party, has over the weekend formalized what President James Alix Michel has already announced weeks ago, that he will stand again for the office of President at the upcoming 2016 elections, with current Vice President Danny Foure […]
Less money for Kenya’s tourism public sector as budget is slashed by over 4 percent
KENYA’S PARLIAMENT ADDS TO TOURISM WOES AS IT CHOPS BUDGET BY 300 MILLION (Posted 08th June 2015) Nothing is ever as it seems in Kenya and an earlier announcement by the Treasury, that the country’s ailing tourism sector was to be allocated 7.1 billion Kenya Shillings to promote the destination abroad is the latest victim […]
Hare brained projects 1 – Environment Nil
IT IS ALL ABOUT THE SERENGETI HIGHWAY AS DAR BOOTS EAC ENVIRONMENT PROTOCOL (Posted 07th June 2015) There is some speculation that during the just concluded Summit of the Northern Corridor Integration Projects, commonly referred to as the Coalition of the Willing, the issue of Tanzania’s stubborn refusal to accept and ratify the 2006 Environmental […]
Training local tourism operators in Reunion is as important as travel agents fam trips
TRAINING LOCAL TOURISM PERSONNEL KEY TO COMPETENCE AND SUCCESS (Posted 06th June 2015) Most of the time it is foreign travel agents who come to Reunion to familiarize themselves with the island’s many attractions and discover the culture, cuisine and biodiversity for which Reunion is now known the world over. This time however it was […]
Fastjet publishes their latest flight schedule
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. How to book Plan your trip Destinations FAQs We’re proud to announce the new flight schedule is now available for travel up until September 13th 2015. We also have some exciting announcements including the increased frequency on our Dar es Salaam – Mwanza route, now with […]
Namibia Tourism – find all the information you need …
The NAMIBIA Tourism Trade Directory 2015/16 is now available to tour operators and travel agents for FREE. Available in a handy A5 sized printed format and of course the internet on www.booknamibia.com whereby you deal directly with all establishments. Information on the directories includes activities, car rental, accommodation, tours & safaris, etc. Order your FREE […]
Seychelles’ Tourism Minister Alain St. Ange answers the ‘Best in Travel’ Magazine
When the Seychelles Minister for Tourism and Culture, Alain St. Ange speaks out, there is always something important to be learned and in his recent interview with the ‘Best in Travel Magazine‘ it is no different. Read on to find out what questions he was asked and how he responded to them: Best in Travel […]
Porini / Gamewatchers – a company worth watching
When during a recent email conversation with Jake Grieves-Cook of Porini / Gamewatchers he mentioned some interesting research data he was putting up on his company blog, I was swift to ask for, and obtained permissions to reproduce the article for my own readers. Read on to find out what makes the Porini conservancies so […]
Dr. Taleb Rifai’s thoughts on World Environment Day
More than one billion tourists travel across international borders each year, many of whom are inspired to see our planet´s natural wonders – from majestic landscapes and pristine coastlines, to the rich biodiversity of our lands and our seas. As one of tourism´s greatest assets, our natural heritage enlivens the global tourism sector, providing a […]
#TembeaKenya – come join the fun
PLAY GOLF ON A CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF AT A COST YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE (Posted 06th June 2015) Ranked by editors of leading golf magazines as Kenya’s number one course has Vipingo Ridge sprang to prominence in recent months, more so after staging this correspondent’s daughter’s successful wedding at the resort and its private beach. Come […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts
This weekend it is all about music for Lillian and as she is also talking about KigaliUp, there is a bit of a special I am adding to her selection and it is of course about Kigali.Read on to find out all about Lillian’s selection and who will perform in Kigali on the 20th of […]
