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Seychelles’ Tourism Ministry offers private sector apex body SHTA offices at their Espace Building
SEYCHELLES HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION GETS NEW OFFICES (Posted 02nd October 2015) The current level of cooperation between the Seychelles’ public and private sector took another turn for the even better when the Ministry of Tourism and Culture offered the apex body office space at the ministry and tourism board building ‘Espace’. Government and private […]
Maloya and Reunion, joined at the hips, so to speak.
MALOYA’S SIXTH ANNIVERSARY AS A UNESCO INTANGIBLE CULTURAL WORLD HERITAGE (Posted 01st October 2015) On the first of October 2009 was Maloya, together with Sega, inscribed by UNESCO into the roll of human intangible cultural heritage, in recognition of the value and traditions Maloya has for Reunion’istas. Maloya came to Reunion with slaves from the […]
Seychelles’ President Michel gives signal for new elections
PRESIDENT JAMES ALIX MICHEL CALLS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS (Posted 01st October 2015) When President James Alix Michel gave formal notice to the nation earlier today that he was seeking a third term of office, ringing in the countdown towards Presidential Elections, he may very well have upstaged the opposition in terms of his choice of timing. […]
Mount Kenya Trust news updates
After working through nearly 400 mails since the wee hourshere is the last posting for now until later today when regular news service will resume … News and highlights from the Mount Kenya Trust June-August 2015 Mountain Dispatches: News from the field Welcome to this edition of Mountain Dispatches! Over the June-August period the Trust […]
Justice for Elephant and Rhinos? Read on what this is all about.
Safarilink, Wildlife Direct together with the Kenya Wildlife Service and Stand Up Shout Out are leading the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos in Nairobi on Saturday 3rd October. We would like you to join us in making a statement to the world about our commitment to save our elephants and rhinos. Thousands of members […]
It is official, the Vanilla Islands sign deal with Costa Cruises
Vanilla Islands of the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar, Comoros, Mayotte and Maldives) sign agreement for cooperation with Costa Cruises (Posted 01st October 2015) Costa Cruises and the Vanilla Islands have signed an agreement for closer cooperation. It was Norbert Stiekema, the Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing of Costa Cruises who joined Arnaud […]
UNWTO welcomes G20 Tourism Minister commitments for more and better jobs
(Posted 01st October 2015) UNWTO welcomes the G20 Tourism Ministers’ commitment to promote more and better jobs Recalling that tourism is one of the most dynamic and resilient economic sectors, Ministers of Tourism committed to maximize the potential the sector has to generate jobs, particularly for women and youth. In line with the overall priorities […]
The Vanilla Islands aim at the cruise market with renewed marketing drive
Vanilla Islands – Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar, Comoros, Mayotte and Maldives – are on the move to consolidate the Indian Ocean as a region for Cruise Ships (Posted 01st October 2015) Enzo Visone, the CEO of Silversea Cruises met with representatives of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands during the Top Resa Tourism Trade Fair of […]
Africa remains in the cross hairs of Starwood Hotels for growth
Notably will two new hotels in East Africa come on line for Starwood, namely the Four Point at JKIA in Nairobi and the new Element Oyster Bay all suite hotel. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Growth in Africa and Indian Ocean with Seven New Deals (Posted 01st October 2015) Company to expand portfolio by over […]
Conservation Action News from around the world …
BREAKING NEWS: Bear bile farming to be eradicated in Vietnam by 2020 21 September 2015 | animalsasia.org | animalsasia.org| Animals Asia has called on all stakeholders to make a commitment to ending bear bile farming in Vietnam by 2020. It follows today’s announcement by Vietnam’s Traditional Medicine Association that says its members must continue to […]
Aiming for common standards in hotel rankings – the Vanilla Islands make it a priority
Atout France meets Vanilla Islands of the Indian Ocean (Mauritius, Seychelles, Reunion, Madagascar, Maldives, Comoros & Mayotte) on hotel grading scheme Atout France, the body that overseas the Hotel Classification / Grading System in France has met with Robert Desvaux, the Director of the Mauritius Tourism Authority to discuss what is being discussed today in […]
UCOTA News from the grassroots of tourism in Uganda
Uganda Community Tourism Association E-newsletter July- August 2015 Like us on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend The Uganda Community Tourism Association’s mission is to spearhead sustainable community-based tourism in collaboration with stakeholders, aiming at increasing community benefits, promoting quality standards, ownership and conservation of natural and cultural resources for better livelihoods in […]
In support of the East African Wild Life Society
Domestic aviation updates from Kenya
HOME GM’S MESSAGE FEATURES NEWS UPDATES Hi Wolfgang, FEATURES Protecting Our Wild Heritage Stretched out between Kenya’s highest mountain and the Aberdare ranges, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a subtle blend of grassland, woodland, riverine forest and wetland. Nights are cold on these rolling plains: you need those hot water bottles tucked into your beds at […]
Planning for the festive season? Red Rocks for sure already does!
Christmas Market in Rwanda – and why not? (Posted 01st October 2015) The Red Rocks Campsite outside Musanze, formerly known as Ruhengeri, is planning to pull out all stops to make visitors from abroad feel at home, especially as the runup to the festive season kicks off soon. Towards that end has Greg Bakunzi, the […]
For anyone not entirely literate with the e-Tourism concept, this is the place to learn …
Damian Cook, Kenya’s undisputed e-Tourism guru, is holding his 5th East Africa e-Tourism Conference, and as before at the InterContinental Hotel in Nairobi. There are still a few places free and anyone keen to get the latest updates and insights into the topic is well advised to attend. Top speakers and presenters will once again […]
Planning to attend IMEX America in Las Vegas?
IMEX America \ October 13-15, 2015 \ Las Vegas \ Register Now Can’t wait to meet up in Las Vegas business. innovation. education. networking. roi. We’ve shared the top reasons to be here. Now all these opportunities are only weeks away. If there was one major takeaway from last year’s IMEX America, it’s that the […]
Meet the eTN team and discuss how the global market leader can help you become more visible!
View this email in your browser Meeting request for IMEX or WTM Dear eTN Reader, eTurboNews will be attending – IMEX America October 13-15, 2015 – WTM London November 02-05, 2015 We would love to meet you and discuss future cooperation, opportunities or new developments. Please click here to request a meeting. PS Did you […]
Emirates switches from the A330 to the B777-200 for their daily Entebbe fligths
EMIRATES BRINGS THE BOEING 777-200LR TO ENTEBBE FROM TODAY (Posted 01st October 2015) When Emirates’ today lands in Entebbe it will be good bye to the smaller Airbus A330 and Hello Tomorrow for the newer and larger Boeing B777-200LR, giving more seats to the market and providing yet greater passenger comfort for Ugandan travellers. The […]
Vanilla Islands? Never heard of those? Read on to find out more …
HIGH EXPOSURE AT TOP RESA The Vanilla Islands’ presence at the Top Resa event will increase exposure of the Indian Ocean. Two magazines, targeted communication and high-level events will contribute towards the development of the French market. FIFTH EDITION OF CONSUMER MAGAZINE The launch of the fifth edition of the consumer magazine for the Vanilla […]
Fashion for Peace? Mustafa Hassanali’s latest innovation … Help him spread the word …
ABOUT Late American President John F Kennedy stated “ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country” Fashion as an art has a strong will to convince and educate the public on the importance of peace in the society. Fashion for Peace aims to expand the potential […]
Meet Cheli & Peacock at WTM …
~ Over 30 years of safari experience ~ Dear Friend! Cheli & Peacock Safaris will be exhibiting at the World Travel Market in London this year from the 2nd to 5th November. In attendance will be Stefano & Liz Cheli. We will be located at the Atta Stand AF340, and we would very much love […]
News from Colobus Conservation in Diani – join them for a picnic day out …
Last call for the Smart Airports Conference
SMART Europe 2015 – Final attendee information Forward to a friend View in your browser Dear Attendee On behalf of Aviation Media, we look forward to welcoming you to SMART Airports Europe 2015 which is taking place Monday 5 – Friday 9 October 2015 at the Hotel Novotel München Messe, Munich, Germany. Please note that […]
Jambojet flies into a loss in year one but is optimistic for the future
JAMBOJET REPORTS FIRST YEAR LOSS OF 287 MILLION KENYA SHILLINGS (Posted 29th September 2015) News from Nairobi confirmed lingering speculation that Kenya Airways’ low cost subsidiary Jambojet has posted a loss for their first full year of operation. Operating a fleet of mixed jets and turboprops, B737-300’s and Bombardier Q400’s, does Jambojet presently fly from […]
UNWTO welcomes adoption of Sustainable Development Goals
(Posted 29th September 2015) UNWTO welcomes the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and reiterates its commitment to work towards the implementation of the Goals. Tourism is one of the most dynamic economic sectors, with significant global reach, and can make an important contribution to the achievement of the SDGs, particularly in the areas […]
Ethiopia set to build Africa’s largest airport outside Addis Ababa
NEW MEGA AIRPORT IN THE PIPELINE FOR ADDIS ABABA (Posted 29th September 2015) Information is emerging from Addis Ababa that at the sidelines of the Airport Infrastructure and MRO conference last week Ethiopia’s Minister for Transport Gebeyehu announced that ground will be broken soon for a new mega airport close to the capital. The new […]
Lillian Gaitho takes aim at the MICE market …
No sooner had the new week started did Lillian also start her regular contributions, this time looking at the MICE industry and the upcoming Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2015. Enjoy the read! Kenya Counting on Meeting & Conferencing Incentives to Bolster Tourism The 5th edition of the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) scheduled to […]
THE COPPER CHIMNEY
More food and restaurant reviews from RefinedPalates … and as before another eye opener, especially for cricket fans …
