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Africa’s Eden ceases to promote Gabon

Africa’s Eden ceases to promote Gabon

by Special correspondent

Fri, Aug 06, 2010

Tourists are unable to visit Loango National Park, South Africa due to the closure of SCD Aviation, which operated flights to the remote area. Operator Africa’s Eden, which arranged eco-tourism trips to the Gabon attraction, has closed its Loango Lodge accommodation indefinitely and stopped promoting Gabon as a tourism destination.

Kenya tourism stakeholders accuse foreign minister of hidden agenda

by Source:ETN

Tue, Jul 20, 2010

Following reports last week that tourism stakeholders in Kenya had taken issue with the incomprehensible statements made by Foreign Minister Moses Wetangula, where he displayed a stark lack of knowledge about how tourism works, they have now vowed to oppose any plans hatched by the foreign ministry to raise visa fees in an underhanded fashion and to advance their own agenda.

Abuja Carnival Committee organizes stakeholders’ meeting

Abuja Carnival Committee organizes stakeholders’ meeting

by Source:ETN

Tue, Jul 20, 2010

Ahead of the 6th edition of the Abuja Carnival being held from November 27-30, the Carnival Management Committee organized a stakeholders meeting in Abuja on Thursday, July 15, 2010.

Bumi Hills Safari lodge appoints new GM

Bumi Hills Safari lodge appoints new GM

by Muzi Mohale

Tue, Jul 20, 2010

Professional guide and hotelier, Richard Vickery, was recently appointed as the new General Manager at Bumi Hills Safari Lodge. The new hosts, Richard and his wife, Michelle, moved from Shamwari Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa to Zimbabwe in April