Newsletter April 2015

 

Zanzibar - Your next Conference Destination

Zanzibar is experiencing a growth in it's MICE business, now more than ever and is also able to service the business traveller and not just the tourist. Zanzibar has a ways to go before it can reach the likes of other islands that offer conference facilities, but it does have venues that can accommodate up to 200 people easily.

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Qatar to fly to Zanzibar

Qatar to fly to ZanzibarQatar Airways will launch flights to Zanzibar, the airline's third gateway in Tanzania after Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro on July 1, 2015. The new five-times-a-week flight to Zanzibar will operate via Kilimanjaro, the carrier said in a statement.

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Emirates Increases capacity on its Double Daily Nairobi Service

Emirates Increases capacity on its Double Daily Nairobi ServiceEmirates will connect more people with Kenya's capital, Nairobi, when it switches from the current Airbus A330-200 aircraft used on one of the two daily services to a larger Boeing 777-300 ER from 1 May 2015. The introduction of a Boeing 777-300ER will boost capacity on the route by 1638 seats a week, and make Nairobi an all-Boeing 777 operation for Emirates.

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FlyDubai now operates to 12 points in Africa

FlyDubai now operates to 12 points in AfricaDubai-based flydubai has announced that it is increasing the frequency of flights on some of its routes in Africa for the summer schedule. With the additional flights, flydubai will operate a total of 78 flights a week to 12 points in East and North Africa.

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FastJet: New routes - Mwanza - Kilimanjaro & Kilimanjaro - Entebbe

The Tanzania-based low-cost airline, Fastjet has announced a new domestic route between Mwanza and Kilimanjaro. As well, a new route from Kilimanjaro to Entebbe has just been introduced. The airline currently flies from four international airports in Tanzania, covering routes between Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Kilimanjaro and Mbeya.

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More News

JamboJet new routes: Lamu, Malindi & Ukundu
TANAPA: All but Ngorongoro park fees remain unchanged

JamboJet new routes: Lamu, Malindi & Ukundu

TANAPA: All but Ngorongoro park fees remain unchanged

Hilton Garden Inn to open in Nairobi

The Residence Zanzibar: Ila spa treatments

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Hotel News

neptune hotelsBeginning May 1, 2015, the Neptune Ngorongoro (previously Exploreans) in Tanzania, will be managed and operated by Neptune Hotels. This completes the process of bringing all its beach resorts, tented camps, and safari lodges under one brand... read more

elewana collectionElewana Collection has completed its acquisition of Cheli & Peacock Group of Companies, which received final government approval at the end of January. The acquisition will see the Cheli & Peacock properties... read more

 

Rickshaw Client Review

"Dear Roselyn: Mr Paul was a fantastic driver; He was not just our driver but our Kenyan Google! He also treated us like good friends, answered all our questions and met all our requests. Very happy and very impressed." ~ Thakore Group


"Dear Sajnee, Andrew had a good trip to and from Addis. I would also like to commend you for the work that you are doing even in instances that we need the service as a matter of emergency you are ready and willing to assist. Thank you." ~ Andrew

 

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