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Domestic flights across Kenya are now not likely to commence later this month as planned by airlines like Safarilink, Air Kenya and Jambojet after the movement ban was extended for Nairobi, Mombasa and Mandera counties. While the movement ban was lifted for Kwale and Kilifi counties, is that not enough to kickstart domestic aviation as the m… read more
Uganda reopens national parks for tourism
Uganda has reopened its national parks for tourism amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a state-run conservation agency said. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) said in a statement that all the savannah national parks are open for tourism after standard operating procedures have been put in place to avoid the spread of COVID-19 in the prot… read more
The key for reopening travel and tourism may be in Jamaica
You may be feeling the rhythm of Jamaica when it comes to reopening travel and leadership. In Hawaii, the CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority Chris Tatum runs away from the problem, but in Jamaica the Hon. Minister Edmund Bartlett takes the problems hand on, and the world’s tourism experts are watching him ready to follow his lead.
430 Mil… read more
Royal Caribbean CEO says he rejects idea of the “new normal” for cruising
In a new video posted to YouTube, the CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises, Richard Fain, says he doesn’t like the idea of a “new normal” in cruising and won’t be adopting it for the cruise line.
Talking about the reopening of the Royal Caribbean offices near Port Miami “gradually and safely”, Fain says that the cruise company, like wider societ… read more
Silversea first to take delivery of new ship since pandemic began with Silver Origin
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of its new cruise ship Silver Origin, the first to do so in-person since the pandemic began (Celebrity Cruises took delivery of Celebrity Apex remotely back in March).
A small handover ceremony with select Silversea executives such as Chairman Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, President & CEO Roberto Mart… read more
South Africa: SANParks to open National Parks for self-drive day excursions!
South Africa National Parks (SANParks) today (06 Jun 2020) announced that self-drive excursions for day visitors will be permitted from 08 June 2020 in National Parks in South Africa that cater for self-drives. SANParks is limiting face-to-face contact between staff and guests by encouraging online and telephonic day visit bookings and full paym… read more
World Environment Day message from One Seychelles’ Alain St. Ange
President of One Seychelles political party, Alain St. Ange has said that it is important to reflect on how the environment and the fragile economy of Seychelles are intrinsically linked. Speaking on the occasion of the World Environment Day on June 5, 2020, St. Ange noted that;
“Seychelles continues to boast pristine beaches and hiking tr… read more
What next with Air Mauritius?
Let us start with a quick review of the performance of Air Mauritius Ltd for the financial year ended 31 March 2019. At that time, there was no confinement, no virus and no social distancing. But our national airline was already infected and was maintaining a distancing from the profit zone! The company reported a loss of €29 million in 2019 as com… read more
aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre Gets Upgraded
Stylish Johannesburg property, aha Kopanong Hotel & Conference Centre’s conference facilities have just undergone a R1.6m upgrade. The renovations include a complete internal and external overhaul of the hotel’s conference centres, elevating the world-class Benoni venue to even more desirable heights as a premier conferencing destination.… read more
Kenya implements ban on single use plastic in protected areas
East African nation, Kenya has instituted the single use plastics ban in all its protected areas including its beaches, national parks, conservation areas, and forests. The ban takes effect from June 5, 2020. According to a newly launched trend report by Sustainable Inclusive Business (SIB-Kenya), the ban is a logical next step in reducin… read more
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