How effective is the bird hazard control in Tanzania’s airports
SEVERAL BIRDSTRIKES RAISE QUESTIONS ON TAA’S ABILITY FOR HAZARD CONTROL (Posted 09th December 2014) Birdstrikes, especially at the crucial time of takeoff and landing, are considered a major aviation hazard, not only inflicting costly repairs to engines but also endangering the lives of crew and passengers on board. While pilots are trained to deal with […]
Dar es Salaam set for 2015 Rotana debut
ROTANA SELECTS DAR ES SALAAM AS SUBSAHARAN ENTRY POINT TO AFRICA (Posted 08th December 2014) Rotana, the Middle Eastern based hotel, suites and resort hospitality group, has confirmed that they have signed an agreement for a 254 rooms, suites and apartments property in Dar es Salaam, which is being developed as part of the upcoming […]
It was all about fashion over the weekend in Dar es Salaam
SWAHILI FASHION WEEK 2014 ENDS WITH GALA AWARD NIGHT (Posted 08th December 2014) Designers, models, sponsors and especially award winners, among them Millen Magesse who was honoured with a Humanitarian Award for her charitable work, were full of praises for the organization of the just ended Swahili Fashion Week and Mustafa Hassanali took a deserved […]
Asmara makes it 12 new destinations this year for Qatar Airways
QATAR AIRWAYS ADDS ASMARA AS 12TH NEW DESTINATION IN 2014 (Posted 08th December 2014) Asmara now has nonstop flight links to Doha’s Hamad International Airport after the inaugural flight took place a few days ago. The twice weekly service on Thursday and Saturday out of Doha connects Eritrea’s capital to the rest of the QR […]
No 287 Wildlife Trade News 7th December 2014
Your daily dose of bad new about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes from around the world … in the spotlight today …………………… Zimbabwe’s government admits capturing baby elephants to send to UAE SHAME ON THE UAE and ZIMBABWE FOR STEALING BABY ELEPHANTS FROM THEIR MOTHERS IN THE WILD – TO PUT IN UAE ZOOS. WHAT […]
Lilian Gaitho shares some of her insights how to make travel less stressful
TOP EIGHT TRAVEL APPS TO EASE YOUR TRAVEL ANXIETIES What to pack, what to leave? Checking-in suitcases upon others will no doubt take a way a pretty penny from your travel budget. It’s one of the most conflicting moments of travel planning; not even the most innovative app will stop you from adding one more […]
What next for Mombasa as another charter gets cancelled
NEOS ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF ONE OF THEIR CHARTERS EFFECTIVE MID JANUARY (Posted 07th December 2014) While no one can say for certain what ultimately the reasons were for NEOS cancelling their Friday/Saturday rotation to Mombasa from the 16th of January 2015, at least until the start of the following high season 2015/16, recent events in […]
SAX 10to4 – Update on Braeburn Childrens Races & Reminder
An update from the Mount Kenya 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge The Braeburn Childrens Races have moved to Sunday 15th! View this email in your browser The Braeburn sponsored Childrens Races have been moved to Sunday 15th so they do not clash with the main races on the Saturday morning, which should ease logistical issues and […]
RwandAir rings the jingle bells well ahead of Christmas
RWANDAIR MAKES CHRISTMAS COME EARLY FOR SOME LUCKY FREQUENT FLYERS (Posted 07th December 2014) Last week did Christmas come early for two lucky frequent flyers with RwandAir when they won a ticket each to a RwandAir destination of their choice, and in business class no less. RwandAir’s ‘Dream Miles’ has since its launch attracted over […]
Sun Africa scoops five World Luxury Hotel Awards – a credit to Kenya as a top destination
SUN AFRICA SCOOPS 5 WORLD LUXURY HOTELS AWARDS (Posted 07th December 2014) Rahul Sood, Group Managing Director of Sun Africa Hotels, will probably need to pay for extra baggage charges when he returns home to Nairobi tomorrow, after scooping an astonishing 5 of the annual World Luxury Hotel Awards last night at the Grand Gala […]
No 286 Wildlife Trade News 6th December 2014
Another daily dose of bad news … that never ending story of poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … in the spotlight today …………………… Cute or cruel? Activists fear for the welfare of animals at this Chinese wildlife park which is home to the biggest population of koalas outside Australia (NA comment: check out the photos) […]
Your Last Chance to VOTE #sfw2014
VOTE for your fav designer and all the other categories
No 285 Wildlife Trade News 4th December 2014
The daily dose of bad news, with some very graphic images included which may not be to everyone’s taste … poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes from around the world … in the spotlight today …………………… Reduction in ivory trade reported. THAILAND extract: “There remain just 339 ivory traders in Thailand.” (NA comment: Probably worth reading […]
A big week for Air Seychelles as they get their third jet and launch three new destinations
AIR SEYCHELLES MOST ACTION PACKED WEEK EVER IS DRAWING TO A CLOSE (Posted 06th December 2014) It is now just a week ago that Air Seychelles took delivery of a brand new Airbus A320, the missing link in the company’s new strategy to expand their reach and link the archipelago to Dar es Salaam on […]
Another global first for Qatar Airways as their latest acquisition is readied to join the fleet
THE RUSH IS ON TO FLY ON THE WORLD’S LATEST ‘BIRD’ (Posted 06th December 2014) Qatar Airways, already one of East Africa’s most liked airlines with connections to Entebbe, Kigali, Nairobi, Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam, is bound to see their popularity soar even more when on the 14th of December they will present the […]
News from Porini Safari Camps
News updates from Porini Camps and Gamewatchers Safaris – some of Kenya’s finest … Porini Safari Camps November 2014 Greetings Porini Enthusiast! As we approach the end of 2014, we continue monitoring the security situation throughout the country to ensure that all the areas where we operate safaris are considered safe for visitors and to […]
The Swahili Fashion Week brings ‘fashionistas’ to Dar es Salaam
DAR ES SALAAM IS AT THE CENTRE OF FASHION TOURISM THIS WEEKEND (Posted 06th December 2014) Yesterday evening did the Swahili Fashion Week kick off in earnest with the showcasing of the year’s collections created by 8 designers, who were selected to be part of what has become East Africa’s premier fashion event. The venue, […]
Achievements 2014
In contrast some good news from the Ugandan Chimpanzee Trust telling us about their accomplishments in 2014 … Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust | Plot 1, Bank Close | P.O.Box 884 | Entebbe | Uganda
No 285 Wildlife Trade News 5th December 2014
Your daily dose of bad news from around the world about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … in the spotlight today …………………… ALERT: Zimbabwe’s government admits capturing baby elephants to send to UAE SHAME ON ZIMBABWE AND THE UAE photo for illustrative purposes only. courtesy Nat Geo. Baby elephants. Deprived of their mothers, captured, and […]
ONE DAY TO GO #sfw2014
The much awaited Swahili Fashion Week & Awards weekend has finally arrived. If you are in Dar es Salaam, this is an event NOT to be missed … SWAHILI FASHON WEEK & AWARDS 2014 The showcase will be from 5-7 December from 8PM onwards NORMAL Tickets available ONLY @ EPIDOR in Masaki @30,000TZS Tickets at […]
Quo Vadis Burundi Tourism
WILL NIBIGIRA’S DEPARTURE RETURN BURUNDI TOURISM TO SLUMBERLAND AGAIN? (Posted 04th December 2014) When Carmen Nibigira was appointed to the position of Director General of the Burundi Tourism Office, a breath of fresh air took hold almost immediately and suddenly there was a buzz about Burundi in the wider region and regular tourism observers took […]
UCOTA E-NEWSLETTER ~ NOVEMBER 2014
The latest news from the Uganda Community Tourism Association’s UCOTA E-TEAM <info> Uganda Community Tourism Association E-newsletter ~ November 2014 Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 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 […]
No 284 Wildlife Trade News 3rd December 2014
Your daily dose of bad news fromaround the world about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … in the spotlight today …………………… Heartbreaking pictures of a terrified circus monkey cowering in fear lay bare shocking treatment of animals in China The heartbreaking images were taken in Suzhou, Central Province Animals stunts are widely popular at zoos […]
Innovation is the key word for Reunion tourism
ALON BAT KARE – REUNION LAUNCHES A NEW LOCAL BRAND (Posted 03rd December 2014) Vanilla Islands founder member Reunion recently brought together the main tourism office IRT, short for Ile de la Reunion Tourisme, the 16 tourist centres across the island and 7 partners from the private sector, to launch a novel approach in marketing […]
No 283 Wildlife Trade News 2nd December 2014
The daily dose of bad news about poaching, wildlife and environmental crimes … And who is and remains under the spotlight again? Yes, China … in the spotlight today …………………… Wildlife Abducted From Hwange National Park For Chinese Zoos extract: Earlier in the year a damning report by Born Free USA noted that Zimbabwe has […]
Don’t miss to travel this festive season
Lillian Gaitho gives you her take on places to see and places to bethis upcoming festive season. MARK THE END OF 2014 IN STYLE: UNMISSABLE PARTIES AND PLACES TO BE THIS CHRISTMAS Whether or not you have kept last year’s New Year’s resolution, the year is once again coming to an end. As John Ciardi […]
Fastjet Tanzania expects a record number of passengers and flights for December
SUSTAINED STRONG GROWTH FOR FASTJET AS LATEST FIGURES ARE RELEASED IN LONDON (Posted 03rd December 2014) After reaching the two year landmark since commencing operations in Tanzania has Fastjet just released their latest operational and financial data, as required of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange. Pre-bookings for December are almost twice the number […]
WIN Tickets to Attend #sfw2014
Want to be at the Swahili Fashion Week & Awards this weekend and FOR FREE? Here is a chance to win tickets for #SFW2014 though NOT for air tickets or bus tickets … SWAHILI FASHON WEEK & AWARDS 2014 The showcase will be from 5-7 December from 8PM onwards NORMAL Tickets available ONLY @ EPIDOR […]
Mahe to Dar es Salaam – new flights offer long awaited nonstop service
AIR SEYCHELLES LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO DAR ES SALAAM (Posted 03rd December 2014) Dar es Salaam, Antananarivo and Mumbai – three action packed days are now underway as the Seychelles national airline is launching three new destinations on three subsequent days after taking delivery of their latest bird, an Airbus A320 named ‘Amirantes’ two days ago. […]
From daily to 12 to double daily in the space of 10 weeks – only by Emirates
EMIRATES ANNOUNCES DOUBLE DAILY FLIGHTS FOR DAR ES SALAAM COME JANUARY 2015 (Posted 02nd December 2014) While in fact in Dar es Salaam to cover several events over the coming days did news reach, that only a few weeks after upping their daily flights to 12 per week (effective as of 27th of October) has […]
