Mwaniki calls it quits after 10 years as Chairman of the Board at Kenya Airways
KENYA AIRWAYS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD SET TO RETIRE (Posted 18th September 2015) The upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Kenya Airways, due for next month at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi, will provide the parting stage for Evanson Mwaniki, who served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the past decade. […]
No 512 Wildlife Trade News: 17th September 2015
That never ending story of bad news … Poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes from around the world … in the spotlight today …………………… Report exposes “appalling cruelty” of tourist elephant rides http://www.traveldailymedia.com/226930/report-exposes-appalling-cruelty-of-tourist-elephant-rides/ No 512 Wildlife Trade News: 17th September 2015 The following Notification to the Parties was posted on the CITES website on 15 September […]
Kigali set to host major aviation meeting on Safety of Air Transport in Africa
It is now only 9 weeks to go until the 4th Safety in African Aviation Conference, which will be held in partnership with the Netherlands Ministry of Infrastructure, our sponsors and with Rwandair as official carrier. Book your place today to ensure you don’t miss the leading event in the African aviation safety calendar! The […]
Keen on the China outbound market? Then don’t miss this important piece of information!
COTRI, the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute just completed a webinar with participants from over 20 countries.Read on to find out more and sign up with COTRI for future events if the Chinese outbound market is of importance to you. ITB Academy China Tourism Webinar discusses the crises in China and Europe (Posted 17th September […]
More aviation news … there is always more to read and learn …
September 2015 Home About Us Our Services Aviation Recruitment Aviation Training Courses SAS Newsletter Summer / Autumn 2015 In this Newsletter Introduction from SAS Team SAS launches Regulatory Training in IRAN Airline Software Applications Signs up with SOFEMA EASAOnline – our growing online training community www.youraviationjob.com Now Hosting Training Courses SAS to deliver SMS Investigation […]
IBTM Africa confirms the 2016 trade show dates for Cape Town
IBTM AFRICA CONFIRMS DATES FOR 2016 SHOW The organisers of the Reed Travel Exhibitions’ ibtm events portfolio have confirmed that the 2016 edition of ibtm africa organized by Thebe Reed Exhibitions (www.ibtmafrica.com) will take place at the Cape Town International Conference Centre from 4-6 April 2016. This highly targeted event offers an exclusive opportunity for […]
Want to meet Lamu’s Forodhani House? Visit the Karen Blixen Museum this weekend for the ‘XPlore Fair’
Hello dear Travel Colleagues, A quick and short message just to say Forodhani House will be represented at "XPlore, the Travel and Food Fair" this weekend (Saturday & Sunday 19/20 September – Karen Blixen Museum – 9:30am to 6pm) so Karibu sana if you pass by. The best of East African escapes, Special Offers, Food […]
Reduce killer taxes hospitality stakeholders tell Kenyan counties and central government
TAXES AND LEVIES THREATEN TOURISM REVIVAL (Posted 17th September 2015) The hard fought for revival of the Kenyan tourism sector is according to hospitality industry sources put under threat as a result of constantly new levies and taxes slapped on hotels, inns, resorts and safari lodges. The CEO of the Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers […]
Lillian Gaitho’s mid week thoughts
Lillian this week is looking at some of East Africa’s pilgrimage tourism hotspots, a newly discovered and fast growing niche which needs tapping into to bring more visitors. Of course is Egypt a lot further away but nevertheless needs to be mentioned, as does Kibeho, the Rwandan pilgrimage site about which I wrote some time […]
Seychelles’ Alain St. Ange, Minister for Tourism and Culture, speaks at the UNWTO General Assembly
‘We need to work together to better protect our tourism industry,’ says Seychelles Minister St.Ange We all need more than ever to work within the community of nations to protect our tourism industry and every aspect which makes it succeed. Minister for Tourism and Culture of Seychelles Alain St.Ange said this while addressing the plenary […]
ATA’s Presidential Forum names moderator
ATA’s 10th Annual Presidential Forum on Tourism takes place on Thursday, September 24, 2015 on the occasion of the United Nations General Assembly meetings. This high-profile event, which is co-hosted by New York University-Africa House, brings together tourism leaders from across Africa to spotlight the critical role tourism plays in driving socio-economic growth and development. […]
The Whitely Fund for Nature – making a difference to conservationists and scientists
Whitley Fund for Nature awards over £600,000 to conservation heroes – read the latest achievements from the winners (Posted 17th September 2015) Here are some of WFN’s fantastic science and environment features from the latest recipients of more than £600,000 of funding from the prestigious Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN). Working in developing countries where […]
Updates from the UNWTO’s 21st General Assembly in Medellin / Colombia
Financing of Tourism for Development: a holistic approach needed The need to have an holistic approach to financing of tourism for development was one of the key conclusions of the event held on the topic on the sidelines of the 21st UNWTO General Assembly. The horizontal nature of the sector and its many linkages to […]
Qatar Airways captures coveted Conde Nast Award as ‘Best Business Airline’
Airline recognised for five-star service, punctuality and industry leading airport lounges (Posted 17th September 2015) Qatar Airways has been recognised as one of the world’s leading airlines in the recent Condé Nast Traveller ‘Readers’ Travel Awards’ held at the Ham Yard Hotel in Central London. The airline was awarded the coveted ‘Best For Business’ accolade […]
Of things to do when in Victoria Falls …
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority shared some of the top activities visitors to the town of Victoria Falls can do and my own favourite clearly is the tea time at the Victoria Falls Hotel … where else … That said, the dinner at The Boma was great too though I did not partake of the local […]
Corporate Social Responsibility by travel agencies? Alive and well in Kenya!
When I get mails with content like ‘but why not us and always them’ I often just shake my head. Some of the stuff I get in my mail and message boxes is simply not good enough to spread around, and I am talking both content and presentation. Alan Dixson of Uniglobe Lets Go Travel […]
No 511 Wildlife Trade News: 16th September 2015
Yes, another dose of bad news … a never ending story of poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … in the spotlight today …………………… The economy of Sabah, Malaysia, relies heavily on wildlife and yet this is another (only the latest one) example of how Sabah’s government and wildlife department pay lip service to protecting animals […]
Kenya confirms massive ivory and rhino horn stockpile
Earlier today did Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Natural Resources, Prof. Judi Wakhungu, announce the results of the just completed annual audit of just how much ivory and other rare species wildlife products, like rhino horns, were stored in the vaults and strongrooms of the Kenya Wildlife Service. Said Prof. Wakhungu in her address […]
News from ‘further down south’ – the latest edition of Gill Staden’s Livingstone bi-Weekly
Gill this week sent her latest edition of her prized newsletter, using her car battery to power up her router and laptop, following extensive loadshedding in the city of Livingstone … and does that not sound so very familiar to us here in East Africa, even though the power supply situation has markedly improved over […]
HIP Africa – Hip Hip Hooray
Africa Is Hip A new online platform presents Africa to global travelers like they’ve never seen it before For too long has African tourism narrative been restricted to a few destinations and wildlife safaris. A new online platform presents Africa to global travelers like they’ve never seen it before. Hip Africa (http://www.hipafrica.com) is the first […]
Zimbabwe leaves a big impression on organizers of cycling tour
Organisers of change a life cycle tour hail Zimbabwe (Posted 16th September 2015) Organisers and participants in the change a life cycle have praised Zimbabwe saying it is an irresistible destination and an ornament of regional tourism that offers a unique and fable experience. Tour Director Ursula du Plooy said Zimbabwe has compelling reasons to […]
The importance of good roads cannot be underestimated as a game changer in East African trade and tourism relations
NEW ROAD LINK MAKES TRAVEL BETWEEN RWANDA AND UGANDA EASIER (Posted 16th September 2015) The newly reconstructed main Rwanda to Uganda road link from Kigali to the border in Gatuna – the nearest Ugandan town then is Kabale – has been officially opened to traffic yesterday. Built over the past three and a half years […]
Key partners in Reunion move closer to promote tourism to the island
REUNION’S TOURISM OFFICE ENTERS INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH ROLAND GARROS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 16th September 2015) Ile de la Reunion Tourisme, in short IRT and the island’s primary international airport, Roland Garros International, have a few days ago put pen to paper to ink a partnership deal, which is aimed to bring more international airlines and […]
WTM 2015 – the time to plan attendance is now …
2 – 5 November 2015 • ExCeL London Registration is now open for the leading global event for the travel industry. World Travel Market London 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 […]
Smart Airports? Read on to find out more about it.
Are you attending Inter Airport Europe 2015? Make sure you register for the official co-located SMART Airports conferences, 5-9th October 2015 CLICK HERE to view the full SMART Airports 2015 conference programme, confirmed speakers and more CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Hear from leading industry experts including: 3 weeks to go Register now for SMART Airports […]
UNWTO proceedings on day two of the 21st General Assembly in Medellin / Colombia
President of Colombia opens the 21st UNWTO General Assembly Gathering more than 900 delegates from 120 countries, including over 70 Ministers and Secretaries of State, the 21st Session of the UNWTO General Assembly opened in Medellín, Colombia, in the presence of President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon. Read more >> UN Secretary-General welcomes Assembly theme on […]
Clean beaches – good for tourists and for the locals too
WATAMU MARINE ASSOCIATION LEADS BEACH CLEAN UP EXERCISE (Posted 16th September 2015) This annual event is organised by the Ocean Conservancy based in the USA. The data they receive from the event helps them to collect scientific information for education purposes and to gain support and lobby governments and policy makers in an effort to […]
The ServicMag celebrates ‘Everyday Heroes’
Regular readers of the ServiceMag, published in Rwanda and Burundi, are invited to nominate staff who have excelled in service delivery. Read on to find out how you can participate and give your vote to those who have served you well over the past year. Dear Partners As most of you know by now, every […]
It will all be about food and drink in coming weeks in Nairobi
NAIROBI TO BE TURNED INTO EAST AFRICA’S CULINARY HUB (Posted 16th September 2015) Two unique awards programmes that aim to catapult Kenya’s Culinary & Beverage Service Industries to globally recognized & competitive levels have been launched in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi yesterday. In the spirit of re-branding Nairobi, the County Executive of Trade Industrialization, […]
Focus on West Africa and the Gulf as KTB joins hands with Kenya Airways
KENYA TOURISM TARGETS WEST AFRICA AND THE UAE FOR GREATER MARKET SHARES (Posted 16th September 2015) The Kenya Tourism Board, in short known as KTB, has intensified its marketing efforts in the Western African region and parts of the UAE. This is part of the board’s marketing strategy that sees more focus on Africa and […]
