Rwanda Tourism News Bulletin May
News from The Land of a Thousand Hills,the Rwanda Tourism Bulletin for May 2014 May 2014 Edition The Rwanda Tourism News Bulletin keeps EAC-based media professionals informed with the latest press releases from the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) as well as leading lodges, tour operators and attractions. Press Release Launch of EAC Tourist Visa at […]
UNWTO cautions against potential tourism tax in Africa
UNWTO Secretary General Dr. Taleb Rifai has once again spoken out about plans by the African Union to load additional taxes on air transport and hospitality businesses and the potentially devastating consequences for the continent’s tourism sector such taxes could have. Tourism ministers meeting at the 56th Commission for Africa meeting organized by the UNWTO […]
New anti poaching and conservation fund in the making in Tanzania
UNDP PARTNERS WITH TANZANIA GOVERNMENT TO FORM ANTI POACHING COALITION (Posted 13th May 2014) A new sense of urgency seems to be slowly taking root in Tanzania’s government circles, as news broke yesterday that a new partnership deal has been signed and sealed with the United Nations Development Programme, in short UNDP, to establish a […]
Kenya’s Astral Aviation becomes latest AFRAA member
ASTRAL AVIATION BECOMES THE LATEST AFRAA MEMBER (Posted 13th May 2014) AFRAA, the African Airline Association, has confirmed that Kenya’s Astral Aviation, a cargo airline, has become their latest member following the just concluded AFRAA 3rd Aviation Suppliers and Stakeholders Convention in Nairobi, in which Astral participated. Astral Aviation CEO Mr. Sanjeev Gadhia, when breaking […]
KAA formally launched new expanded passenger terminal in Malindi
KENYA AIRPORT AUTHORITY OPENS NEW MALINDI AIRPORT TERMINAL (Posted 13th May 2014) The Kenya Airport Authority yesterday officially launched their new airport terminal in Malindi. The new facility can according to details provided by KAA handled up to 500 passengers at any given time and has boosted the annual passenger handling capacity of Malindi to […]
Spa’s – the new in thing in Kenya
SPA TOURISM – THE NEW ‘IN THING’ IN KENYA (Posted 12th May 2014) Gone are the days when a decent resort or hotel offered but a fitness room with workout machines, at times broken and regularly unattended, no personal trainer or coach in sight. Today, the top hotels and resorts in Kenya pride themselves in […]
You are Invited to Exclusive Wine Tasting at KHTF 2014
One of the many goodies to expect when attending the KenyaHospitality Trade Fair 2014 this week at the KICC – Don’t miss out! Are you a wine enthusiast? Can’t see images? Click here… Savor your taste buds with exquisite premium wines, indulge your palette, travel across the world and take a lesson in history books […]
Culinary temptations – made by Sheraton Kampala
LEADING US INTO CULINARY TEMPTATION – KAMPALA SHERATON RELAUNCHES BRUNCH (Posted 12th May 2014) (Check out the desserts first to know how much space to leave) When breakfast seamlessly moves into lunch that is what the foodies call a brunch and the Sheraton Kampala has just re-launched this hugely popular Sunday meal, offering a variety […]
The air is getting thin for many of Kenya’s coastal resorts
BAD TOURISM SEASON AT THE KENYA COAST RAISES CONCERNS OF FORECLOSURES (Posted 12th May 2014) Poor occupancies in resorts along the Kenya coast over the past year have eroded the financial position of many of these and associated businesses. Curio stalls along the Diani beach road were seen closed, or shop attendants standing idly chatting […]
Kenya signs financing agreements with China for new Standard Gauge Railway
KENYA SIGNS 3.8 BILLION DOLLAR RAILWAY FINANCE DEAL WITH CHINA (Posted 12th May 2014) Kenya yesterday finalized the 3.8 billion US Dollar loan deal which will see a Chinese construction company begin work in earnest on the new standard gauge railway line connecting the port of Mombasa with the capital Nairobi. Additional funds are being […]
Chinese Prime Minister’s visit to Kenya reverberates across the East African region
CHINESE CONTRACTORS ASSURE PRESIDENT MUSEVENI THAT ENTEBBE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION IS ON SCHEDULE (Posted 11th May 2014) As the Chinese Prime Minister Li Kequiang is visiting neighbouring Kenya have Chinese companies in Uganda also stepped up their charm offensive. A delegation of the China Communications Construction Group paid a courtesy call to President Museveni to brief […]
Out with the old and in with the new – welcome to TAWA
WELCOME TO TAWA – THE TANZANIA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY (Posted 11th May 2014) The ‘Elephant Summit’ organized in Arusha by the ICCF, the International Conservation Caucus Foundation, yesterday heard from Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Lazaro Nyalandu that a newly formed wildlife management and conservation body, the Tanzania Wildlife Authority, would be taking over a […]
Emirates commits to going double daily to the Seychelles
EMIRATES LOOKING AT DOUBLE DAILY TO SEYCHELLES SOON AFTER DXB FULLY OPEN AGAIN (Posted 10th May 2014) The present scaled back operation by Emirates from Dubai to Mahe, the main island of the Seychelles archipelago, is entirely attributed to the curtailed operations during the 80 day resurfacing of the two runways at Dubai International Airport, […]
Rift Valley Adventures set for expansion into Tanzania and Namibia
Enjoy the update from RVA – Rift Valley Adventures, a company based on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and renowned for their outdoor activities and adrenaline raising team building exercises. Always something new…It’s been exactly one year since I joined Rift Valley Adventures and it’s unquestionably been one of the most memorable years. It’s not often one […]
Increase your business from three key African Markets
More Spotlight workshops by Houston Travel Marketing Services Want to increase your business for and from three key African Markets Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Kenya? Here is your opportunity with upcoming workshops in Harare, Dar es Salaam and Nairobi. Also shown below is a preview for upcoming Spotlight workshops in key overseas markets in Scandinavia and […]
Four weeks before the Karibu Travel Market Tanzania 2014 opens its gates in Arusha
EAST AFRICA’S BIGGEST TOURISM TRADE SHOW JUST FOUR WEEKS AWAY (Posted 10th May 2014) The Karibu Tourism Trade Fair in Arusha, this year taking place between the 06th and 08th of June, promises to be bigger, better and bringing more exhibitors and visitors to the safari capital of East Africa than ever before. Even the […]
World Migratory Bird Day 2014 Spotlights Pioneering Sustainable Tourism Initiative
Details from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) about the World Migratory Bird Day 2014 Spotlights Pioneering Sustainable Tourism Initiative Joint Press Release
Happy Mothers Day – in Uganda and the world over
IT IS MOTHER’S DAY AT THE SHERATON KAMPALA HOTEL (Posted 10th May 2014) Across much of East Africa have during the week special offers been launched to treat mothers’ to a lunch, a dinner, a weekend getaway even and in Kenya did Jambojet put 5.000 tickets on the market at a cost of 1.850 Kenya […]
New Board of Directors appointed for Air Seychelles
NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED FOR AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 10th May 2014) State House Victoria yesterday announced that President James Alix Michel has appointed the Seychellois board members of Air Seychelles, following the expiry of the mandate of the old board in late April. President Michel retained the Minister for Home Affairs and Transport Joel Morgan […]
Kwita Izina turns 10 as excitement grows for Rwanda’s biggest conservation event
10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF KWITA IZINA 2014 SET TO NAME 16 YOUNGBORN GORILLAS (Posted 10th May 2014) Rwanda’s highest profile tourism and conservation event, Kwita Izina, the festival of naming the young born mountain gorillas, this year celebrates its 10th anniversary. From humble beginnings as a one day event it grew to be one of […]
Ecotourism Kenya names Grace Nderitu as their new CEO
ECOTOURISM KENYA APPOINTS NEW CEO (Posted 10th May 2014) One of Kenya’s leading green NGO’s, Ecotourism Kenya, has appointed Ms. Grace Nderitu as their new CEO effective immediately. Mr. Mohanjeet Braar, the Chairman of Ecotourism, released the announcement yesterday from the organisation’s office in Nairobi. Grace had previously worked as first membership officer and then […]
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 2014 KENYA HOSPITALITY TRADE FAIR
Come one Come all … and for those registering forthe Hotel Summit East Africa 2014 there is an opportunity to interact, face to face no less … See you at the KICC from May 14th to 16th ! Can’t see images? Click here… THE TRADE FAIR JUST GOT BIGGER & BETTER ! A first in […]
NEW Deluxe Bandas at Virunga Lodge
And before I leave these lanes for a while, here is some great information from Volcanoes’ Rwanda operation … enjoy NEW Deluxe Bandas at Virunga Lodge UK : +44 (0) 870 870 8480 US Toll free : 1-866-599-APES (2737) Mail: salesug AboutLodgesSafarisVSPTBlogEnquire On June 20th, 2014, Volcanoes Safaris will be launching two new deluxe bandas, […]
Tourism Tattler : Newsletter – May 2014
The latest from the Tourism Tattler of May 2014 WEBSITE FEATURES NEWS CONTACT US ONLINE FORWARD MAY TOURISM UPDATE The Cover Story for our May edition looks at Adventure Tourism (page 05), while feature editorials include Botswana as a RETOSA Transfrontier Conservation Area (pages 16 – 17), Kenya’s Lamu Island – where the locals have […]
Two Kenyans among the winning line up at the 2014 Whitley Awards
AND THE GREEN OSCAR GOES TO … (Posted 09th May 2014) Kenya’s Shivani Bhalla and Dr. Paula Kahumbu were among the winning line up of this year’s Whitley Conservation Awards, often dubbed the Green Oscars for the scheme’s ongoing commitment to select the globally most deserving conservation project and individual for their honour list. Last […]
KHTF 2014 sold out
KENYA HOSPITALITY TRADE FAIR 2014 A ‘SELL OUT’ (Posted 09th May 2014) The final programme has now been released for the upcoming Hotel Summit East Africa 2014, which will run alongside the Kenya Hospitality Trade Fair 2014, both taking place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in the heart of Nairobi. The trade fair will […]
Kenya Airways in early June adds Abuja / Nigeria and returns to Zanzibar
KENYA AIRWAYS READIES FOR LAUNCH OF ABUJA AND ZANZIBAR FLIGHTS (Posted 09th May 2014) Come June 06th will Kenya Airways launch the long awaited flights to the Nigerian capital city of Abuja, making it the airline’s 63rd destination in their growing network and closing another gap on the African map. The just concluded World Economic […]
Central Bank of Kenya calls a spade a spade in latest credit survey
LATEST CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA REPORT A DAMNING INDICTMENT OF FAILING GOVERNMENT POLICIES ON TOURISM (Posted 09th May 2014) The latest credit survey by the Central Bank of Kenya names transport, tourism and hospitality businesses as an upcoming high risk sector with looming defaults on loans and rising foreclosures in coming months. Non-performing loans are […]
RhiNEWS: Funding success, rhino horn thefts & African rhino updates
Learn more about the work done by Save the Rhino International Welcome to Save the Rhino International’s May RhiNEWS bringing you updates and rhino news from around the world. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. MAY 2014 We are pleased to announce that Save the Rhino International’s provisional grant figures […]
Asilia’s new camp in the Serengeti’s Namiri Plains due to open on July 01st
ASILIA AFRICA WINS PRESTIGIOUS ‘TOURISM FOR TOMORROW’ AWARD BY WTTC (Posted 09th May 2014) The World Travel and Tourism Council in London has for their 2014 award season named Asilia Africa as the winner of the prestigious ‘Tourism for Tomorrow’ award, recognizing excellence and best environmental practice across the operations of Asilia in Kenya and […]
