East Africa Voyages

28/11/2024

“The Lamu Festival is a major draw that consistently attracts thousands of visitors to the Kenyan Coastal region. Its significance as a cultural icon is undeniable, as it consistently attracts tens of thousands of visitors annually from various key source markets. This is indicative of the Coastal appeal not just for beach holidays but also for the unique cultural immersion and experiences on heritage, history and traditions of Lamu,” Chepkemei said.

Tourism players in Lamu are hoping to reap big from hospitality services offered to tens of thousands of participants celebrating this year’s Lamu

18/11/2024

“In this flight we have received visitors from China, Japan, Philippines, Singapore and from Australia. This route opens the whole of Pacific Asia, and we are grateful for this. We are actively engaging with more carriers and collaborating with the Ministry of Transport to address bottlenecks that may hinder airlines from launching more routes to Kenya. AirAsia X’s direct flight is a crucial catalyst in this strategy, allowing us to tap into key source markets with more competitive pricing,” the CS stated.

Kenya’s efforts to attract tourists from Malaysia and the larger Asian market have received a great boost after low-cost carrier AirAsia X (AAX) inaugural

18/11/2024

Tributes and condolences have poured in from industry leaders, colleagues and friends who admired her dedication, warmth and tireless work. Carmen’s career was marked by remarkable achievements, including serving as the inaugural CEO of the East African Tourism Platform (2013–2016), where she spearheaded the creation of the region’s first single tourism visa encompassing Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.

The East African tourism and hospitality industry is in mourning following the passing of Dr. Carmen Nibigira on November 16. A trailblazer and visionary,

16/07/2024

As part of its efforts to meet summer travel demand, Qatar Airways is set to increase its number of flights to Entebbe, Uganda, by an additional three a

16/07/2024

As part of its efforts to meet summer travel demand, Qatar Airways is set to increase its number of flights to Entebbe, Uganda, by an additional three a week.The carrier announced it will move from offering a daily service, to operating 11 weekly flights between Doha and Entebbe from August 1 to September 30 this year.

https://eastafricavoyages.com/qatar-airways-expands-african-network-increases-flights-to-uganda/

02/07/2024

AirAsia X (AAX) today celebrated a monumental milestone with the announcement of a brand new route to Africa – connecting travellers to safari haven Nairobi in Kenya’s capital.

AirAsia X (AAX) today celebrated a monumental milestone with the announcement of a brand new route to Africa - connecting travellers to safari haven

05/06/2024

Brussels Airlines has resumed services to Nairobi this morning after a nine-year hiatus. The service was made possible through the recent induction of a newly delivered Airbus A330-300 (OO-SFP), which will operate six times a week this summer season.

Brussels Airlines has resumed services to Nairobi this morning after a nine-year hiatus. The service was made possible through the recent induction of a

05/06/2024

The Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts (SNICHA) has launched two new initiatives to preserve and promote the island nation’s rich cultural heritage.

The Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts (SNICHA) has launched two new initiatives to preserve and promote the island nation's

25/03/2024

“In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 37(1) of the Tourism Act, 2011, the Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife appoints June Teclar Chepkemei to be the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Tourism Board,” reads the notice in part.

Former Kenya Investment Authority (KenInvest) managing director June Chepkemei has landed a new role at the Kenya Tourism Board. June has been appointed

30/01/2024

“I am extremely impressed with the end product. The Seychelles Waldorf Astoria on Platte Island is blessed with natural beauty and is an exquisite product we get to share with the world. It is truly the jewel in the crown of Seychelles’ tourism industry. Congratulations to all involved in this project,” said Ramkalawan.

The President of Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, and the First Lady, Linda Ramkalawan attended the official opening of the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles on

23/12/2023

Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been released on a Ksh. 1 million cash bail or Ksh. 5 million bond after pleading not guilty to 10 counts of alleged corruption and abuse of office.

Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been released on a Ksh. 1 million cash bail or Ksh. 5 million bond after pleading not guilty to 10

21/12/2023

Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, its first Safari hotel in Africa and 11th hotel in South Africa.

19/12/2023

Sandy Benoiton, Chief Executive Officer of Air Seychelles says ‘It is an honour to be recognised as the World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean! This award is a huge endorsement and we are indeed very proud that our guests and partners hold us in such high esteem. I am very humbled to lead such a dynamic group of people who undoubtedly made this happen. Thank you again to everyone who voted for Air Seychelles.”

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the islands of Seychelles, has been bestowed its first ever award in the world category of the World Travel Awards

17/12/2023

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, met the newly formed Seychelles Small Hotels and Establishments Association (SSHEA) to

15/12/2023

The Government of Rwanda has released guidelines to regulate activities during the festive season. A statement from the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) specifies that all hospitality establishments must operate within specific hours and adhere to guidelines to prevent abuse and ensure public safety.

15/12/2023

Africa is making strides in its visa openness policies boding well for cross border travel, ease of movement and trade in 2024 and beyond. The Africa Visa Openness Index 2023, published on Tuesday, reveals much progress since the seventh edition of the report was published in December 2022.

Africa is making strides in its visa openness policies boding well for cross border travel, ease of movement and trade in 2024 and beyond. The Africa Visa

07/12/2023

The Indian Ocean Island nation of Seychelles has upped its efforts at becoming a leading destination for leisure and business travel as it hosts over 65 travel trade and media partners from around the world. Tourism Seychelles

Article by Francis Doku The Indian Ocean Island nation of Seychelles has upped its efforts at becoming a leading destination for leisure and business