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 […]
What are Kampala’s two leading hotels up to now?
IFTAR SPECIALS – ONLY IN KAMPALA‘S LEADING HOTELS (Posted 06th June 2015) While the Kampala Restaurant Week goes into overdrive this weekend with locals and visitors taking advantage of the fabulous offers put on the market by 40 participating restaurants and hotels are some already looking two weeks ahead to the start of the month […]
Sustainable Tourism – Reunion Style
As Europe has turned its focus this week to sustainability and green best practices so had Reunion joined into the fun this weekend wiht three days of high profile activities. The island’s people, businesses and tourism industry over the coming three days will celebrate the Festival Vaniy, aimed to preserve and protect the often unique […]
Kenya’s lake side city of Kisumu set to get first branded hotel
BEST WESTERN SET TO EXPAND FOOTPRINT IN KENYA (Posted 05th June 2015) The world’s largest hotel brand with over 4.000 hotels presently only has two franchise operations in Kenya, a market with a significant growth potential for branded four and three star hotels. A Best Western Plus in Mombasa, a three star hotel and a […]
More flights, more choices and lower fares – read on to find out which route that is
RWANDAIR’S SECOND ENTEBBE TO NAIROBI FLIGHT COMES WITH LOWER FARES (Posted 05th June 2015) When in late January RwandAir was finally allowed by the Kenyan aviation regulators to commence fifth freedom flights between Entebbe and Nairobi, many thought the airline was fighting an uphill battle on a very uneven playing field, in a game of […]
Lower passenger numbers lead to a downsizing in planes
JAMBOJET SWITCHES ALL FLIGHTS TO ELDORET AND KISUMU TO TURBOPROP OPERATIONS (Posted 05th June 2015) 15 months into operations, the airline commenced flights on the 01st of April last year, has Jambojet changed tack vis a vis their flights to Eldoret and Kisumu, after passenger numbers remained lower than expected on these two upcountry routes […]
Aviation Safety courses come to Kigali
AVIATION FOUNDATION GROUP CHOOSES KIGALI AS VENUE FOR KEY TRAINING SEMINARS (Posted 05th June 2015) Only twenty places will be available for a certification course offered by AVIASSIST Foundation, when between the 18th and 20th of November the subject of ‘Airworthiness’ is being discussed, dissected and fully explored before the participants will get a globally […]
More news from the Conservation Action Trust
Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Tanzania elephants suffer ‘catastrophic decline’ 2nd June 2015 | Mail Online | AFP | Elephant census figures released by Tanzania show a “catastrophic decline” of around 60 percent over the last five years, leading wildlife trade monitoring group TRAFFIC said Tuesday. “The government’s figures […]
No 423 Wildlife Trade News: 4th June
The daily dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes in the spotlight today …………………… Namibia Loses 103 Rhinos to Poachers Since 2005, Ministry Says http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-03/namibia-loses-103-rhinos-to-poachers-since-2005-ministry-says Why you should care about rhino poaching, in one chart. WASHINGTON POST http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/innovations/wp/2015/06/03/why-you-should-care-about-rhino-poaching-in-one-chart/ Look at the statistics and maybe ask yourself, ‘why is it when we know […]
Uganda seizes blood ivory in transit
ENTEBBE’S AVIATION POLICE NAB THREE QUARTERS OF A TON OF BLOOD IVORY (Posted 05th June 2015) News are emerging from Entebbe International Airport that a consignment of blood ivory was seized at the very last moment before being loaded on an aircraft. The contraband was reportedly destined for Singapore where only weeks ago nearly 3.7 […]
Coalition of the Willing meet in Kampala to keep the pace of regional integration up
NORTHERN CORRIDOR SUMMIT KICKS OFF AS MARTYRS’ DAY ENDS (Posted 04th June 2015) The three Northern Corridor Integration Projects countries of Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya are meeting this week in Kampala, as the 10th summit of the group, often referred to as the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ kicked off yesterday at the Kampala Serena Hotel. […]
