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See a full solar eclipse this September on Reunion Island
SOLAR ECLIPSE EXPECTED TO BRING THOUSANDS OF EXTRA VISITORS TO REUNION IN SEPTEMBER (Posted 06th March 2016) On the 01st of September 2016 Reunion will be ringside location to observe an astronomical event out of the ordinary: an annular eclipse of the Sun will plunge much of the island into twilight darkness for more than […]
International Institute for Peace Through Tourism Newsletter
Ahead of the upcoming ITB in Berlin, here are the lastest news updates from IIPT March 2016 Edition IIPT India Inaugurates the First Global Peace Awards for Empowered Women in Tourism IIPT India In association with the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and ITB Berlin is conducting the first Global Peace Awards for Empowered Women […]
Boeing B787 nose gear collapse in Addis Ababa raises questions
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE (Posted 06th March 2016) The collapse of a nose gear of a Boeing B787 Dreamliner on pushback from the gate in Addis Ababa is now subject to an investigation by the Ethiopian aviation regulators. About to leave for flight ET702 to Rome last night did the aircraft […]
Zimbabwe changes Visa rules to bring more tourists to the country
CITIZENS OF 37 MORE COUNTRIES CAN NOW GET VISA ON ARRIVAL IN ZIMBABWE (Posted 05th March 2016) Just in time for the upcoming ITB Tourism Fair in Berlin has Zimbabwe announced significant changes in their Visa policy, to make visits of tourists easier. All SADC – short for Southern African Development Cooperation – memberstate citizens […]
Uganda gets first large scale solar powered electricity plant
UGANDA’S TOWN OF SOROTI CHOSEN FOR 10 MW SOLAR PLANT MORE SOLAR POWER COULD HELP SAVE UGANDA’S ENDANGERED WHITE WATER RAFTING INDUSTRY (Posted 05th March 2016) Access Uganda Solar Limited is the company which will on 17th of March begin construction of a 10 MW solar powered electricity plant outside the town of Soroti, a […]
Balala leads Kenyan team to ITB 2016
LARGE KENYAN DELEGATION HEADING TO BERLIN FOR THE 50TH ITB EDITION (Posted 05th March 2016) A large Kenyan contingent made up of a cross section of the country’s tourism industry, will be leaving Nairobi shortly for Germany to attend the annual ITB, short for Internationale Tourismus Boerse, the world’s leading tourism trade fair. Led by […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe announces flights from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg
FASTJET’S EASTER EGG CONTAINS NEW ROUTE TO VICTORIA FALLS (Posted 05th March 2016) Effective 25th of March will Fastjet Zimbabwe commence twice weekly flights between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg, in time for the busy Easter season. Operated by an Airbus A19 will the flights initially operate every Friday and Sunday, facilitating weekend visits to the […]
AFRAA’s latest news updates about all things aviation from across Africa
AFRAA, the African Airline Association based in Nairobi, is the continent’s premier airline platform, representing the interests of members vis a vis governments and international organizations. Read on what has been happening in Africa’s aviation sector over the past few months, including confirmation that Ethiopian Airlines has signed up with RwandAir for a strategic partnership […]
Growing demand for hotel rooms sees Yaya Towers shift from residences to hotel operation
YAYA HOTEL – THE LATEST ADDITION TO NAIROBI’S GROWING HOSPITALITY SCENE (Posted 04th March 2016) Perhaps a new trend was started when the owners of the Yaya Towers in the Kilimani / Hurlingham area of Nairobi decided to move from their hitherto proven concept of letting out apartments and residences to a proper hotel operation. […]
Three weeks and counting for Brussels Airlines
When Brussels Airlines a few months ago announced they would launch flights to Toronto, was excitement high in Uganda and Rwanda, as Canada – also a member of the Commonwealth – remains one of the top ten travel destinations for East Africans.Also back on the schedule will be Washington DC for the summer season, but […]
Boardroom struggle at Fastjet PLC sees cantankerous Stelios Haji-Ioannou take aim at top management
FORMER EASYJET BOSS STELIOS HAJI-IOANNOU CALLS FOR EGM AT FASTJET (Posted 04th March 2016) Not satisfied with his feud with the current management at Easyjet has Stelios Haji-Ioannou now taken his cantankerous nature to Fastjet, where he reportedly holds a 12 percent share package. Not entirely out of the blue but surprising for its sudden […]
Rwanda strikes deal to return rhinos to Akagera
AKAGERA SET TO BECOME ANOTHER ‘BIG FIVE PARK‘ (Posted 04th March 2016) It seems a done deal now for Eastern Black rhinos to return to Rwanda, after the Rwanda Development Board and African Parks – AP manages Akagera under a joint venture agreement – partnered with the Dutch government to start the process of relocating […]
KILIFAIR NEWS ahead of ITB Berlin
Reunion’s Makassar Festival kicks off in the morning
Makassar Festival: The food and wine tasting can be enjoyed at Palm Hotel & Spa (Posted 03rd March 2016) Reunion’s Makassar Festival is taking place this weekend at the Palm Hotel & Spa, offering hotel guests and locals the opportunity to sample wine and great food brought to the island by renowned French chefs. Big […]
Sydney by Qatar Airways offers added options for East Africans
QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES DAILY SYDNEY SERVICE (Posted 03rd March 2016) The launch of daily flights to Sydney by Qatar Airways will no doubt be a game changer for travelers from East Africa to Australia, giving added options also to those from ‘Down Under‘ coming as tourists to Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania. Connections from Sydney […]
Telsy Production wins bid to organise upcoming Carnaval International de Victoria in Seychelles
Telsy Production wins bid to organise upcoming Carnaval International de Victoria in Seychelles (Posted 03rd March 2016) Telsy Production is the new company which has won the bid for the production of this year’s Carnaval International de Victoria. The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) officially handed over the production of this year’s carnival during a press […]
Discovering Seychelles marine life with semi submergible subs
NEW ATTRACTION LAUNCHED IN THE SEYCHELLES(Posted 03rd March 2016) The beauty of the Seychelles is just not about its pristine greenery, stunning beaches and clear turquoise blue seas, but its underwater world is also a great part of its unique attraction. Many have come from near and far to explore and admire what Seychelles has […]
Fly540 10to4 2016 – Proceeds & Feedback
2016 Proceeds & Feedback required please! View this email in your browser Thanks to the support of our sponsors, competitors & helpers, we raised an amazing 6.6 million shillings! We couldn’t have done it without you. Results have now been updated and include all riders, even those who took a little longer to get down […]
Kempinski announces ‘amicable parting’ from the Des Milles Collines in Kigali
LOST OPPORTUNITY FOR KIGALI HOTEL AS KEMPINSKI PULL OUT (Posted 03rd March 2016) Kempinski Hotels just minutes ago formally confirmed, what the rumour mill in Kigali already spun around for weeks, that their management contract with the Hotel Des Milles Collines will come to an end on the 31st of March. Taken on several years […]
Biodegradable lunch take away boxes launched in Seychelles
TAKE AWAY BOXES IN THE SEYCHELLES GO ‘GREEN‘ (Posted 03rd March 2016) Repeat visitors to the Seychelles and more independent minded travelers criss crossing the island by public busses to take in the sights, will no doubt be aware of the many take away shops, owned by locals who offer traditional Creole dishes. At a […]
Reunion Tourism confirms over 1 million overnight stays in 2015
REUNION’S HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY LOOKS B BACK AT RECORD YEAR (Posted 03rd March 2016) For the first time in the island’s history was the threshold of one million overnight stays reached. A total of 1.025.100 nights were recorded during the year 2015. This number directly affected the occupancy of Reunion hotels which experienced an 11% growth […]
EAC decisions raise serious questions about respect for human rights
DECISIONS BY THE EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY DENT THE IMAGE OF THE REGIONAL BODY (Posted 03rd March 2016) As news from the ongoing Head of State Summit in Arusha / Tanzania are emerging is consternation and disappointment spreading too over some of the decisions taken. The agreement of Heads of State to pass the Secretary General’s […]
Amadeus latest: Kenya in Focus
Enjoy Amadeus’ latest news updates This message contains graphics. If you do not see the graphics, click here to view. Kenya News – Events Roundup The year has started out on a high note for our East Africa Region with February being a busy month. From interactive strategy sessions, workshops and networking events we continue […]
Kreol Magazine Issue 15 – ahead of the 6th edition of the Carnaval de Carnivals
For friends of the Seychelles, here is some more interesting reading material taken from the latest edition of the Kreol Magazine. And if anyone gets the taste for it, book your flight from across Africa with Kenya Airways and fly to Mahe for the 6th edition of the Carnival International de Victoria between 22nd and […]
The feathered beauties of the Seychelles
2 March 2016 Birds of the feathered kind found in the Seychelles The Seychelles is all about beautiful sandy beaches, the bluest ocean and palm trees swaying in the breeze. Or is it? The wildlife on this island is one aspect that should not be overlooked, especially the birds that call these islands home. The […]
Chinese company accused of wilfully destroying Kenya’s best beach
DIANI BEACHES UNDER RENEWED ASSAULT BY ILLEGAL DREDGERS (Posted 03rd March 2016) The nightmare of sandless Diani beaches is looming large again after a Chinese company, the China Roads and Bridge Corporation decided to appeal a decision by the Kenyan environmental tribunal, that no more dredging was permitted off Diani beach without a full environmental […]
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature Special Events
As written here a few weeks ago does Emirates soon hold a Literary Festival in Dubai and today they announced a series of supporting and complementary events alongside the main festival. Having trouble viewing this email? Click here
Air Seychelles passes IOSA renewal audit
IATA CERTIFIES AIR SEYCHELLES AS A SAFE AIRLINE (Posted 02nd March 2016) Following the completion of IATA’s stringent operational safety audit has Air Seychelles just had its certification renewed for a further three years. IOSA, short for IATA Operational Safety Audit, is a hallmark for airlines around the world and passing initial or renewal audits […]
Another edition of The Livingstone biWeekly – courtesy of Gill Staden
News from further down south, from #Zambia and #Zimbabwe and beyond … enjoy https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/tlbw2mar16-compressed.pdf Inside: Hospital Play Park From the Zambia Weekly EIA for Kariba Dam complete Self-sufficiency in food Bridge failures in the north More Zambian poachers Lion Speed Humps World Pangolin Day Working dogs for North Luangwa Shinganda Conservancy Bata donates wellies VAT […]
