ATA Passport to Africa Newsletter

November 2015

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ATA's Passport to Africa, our monthly newsletter, features the latest member and Africa travel industry news. If you are an ATA member and would like to share your stories, please email us at info@africatravelassociation.com.

ATA's 40th Annual World Congress in Nairobi Kenya:

HIGHLIGHTS

Michael Becker of GeoSure talking about changing perception via crowdsourcing

Christy Tawii Analyst for Euromonitor International discussing Trends in African Tourism

Fiona Dunne of Tourism Ireland giving insight on Ireland's commonalities with Kenya

Guido van Garderen of Interbrand talking about Branding African Destinations

Rumbidzai Mudzengerere of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority on youth in tourism

H.E. Deputy President of Kenya, William Samoei arap Ruto, opening the ATA 40th Annual Congress

Edward Bergman, Executive Director of Africa Travel Association speaking alongside

H.E. Deputy President of Kenya, William Samoei arap Ruto, Hon. Phyllis Kandie, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism and Dr. Anne Kinyua, Tourism Secretary at the Opening Ceremony.

Tourism Ministers' Roundtable:

Focus On Destination Perceptions and Crisis Management, Moderated by Bonney Tunya, Host, CNBC Africa, with Hon. Roger Kacou, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Cote d'Ivoire; Hon. Phyllis Kandie, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of East African Affairs, Commerce and Tourism, Republic of Kenya; Hon. Dr. Maria Mutagamba, Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Republic of Uganda and ATA President; Hon. Anastancia Ndhlovu, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Republic of Zimbabwe; and Belise Kariza, Chief Tourism Officer, Rwanda Development Board.

African Aviation Panel on Increasing Accessibility, Affordability and Safety moderated by Sally Osure, Area Manager, East Africa, International Air Transport Association (IATA) with Dr. Temel Kotil, Deputy Chairman and CEO, Turkish Airlines; Myrna May White, Director, Office of Public Affairs, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport; Yves Guibert, Chief Operating Office, Kenya Airways; Aaron Munetsi, Regional General Manager, Africa & Middle East, South African Airways; Gregg Truman, Vice President, Corporate Sales, Air Promotion Group-USA

Media Matters - Telling Africa's Story moderated by Karen Hoffman, President, The Bradford Group with Joe Yogerst, CNN Travel; Stephane Tellier, Travel Specialist Adviser, Evasion.tv; Jose Barreiro, Director, Advertising Sales - Americas, Lonely Planet; Juergen Thomas Steinmetz, President and Publisher, e-Turbo News; Ian Livingston, Johnny Jet; Cathy Brown, Editor and Head of Marketplace, Matador Network.

Delta shows support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Delta Air Lines and Porsche joined forces at New York-JFK airport for October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month by unveiling a new pink Porsche at New York-JFK to complement the airline's Pink Plane

Zambia Launching New Tourism Policy Soon: A Destination on the Rise

ATA Member Scott Wayne reports that the new National Tourism Policy of Zambia that he assisted with developing - first in 2011 and then again in 2013 - was finally approved and is ready for helping the country develop its tourism. He welcomes queries from other countries.

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Winelands and Wildlife THE VIRGIN WAY

Book the ultimate South African experience with Virgin Limited Edition. Combining an unforgettable safari at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand with wining & dining in Franschhoek at Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard.

A Wild Romance 2016

What could be more perfect than a romantic escape to the remote Kenyan bush? The mix of an exciting safari packed with wildlife sightings and adventure along with gourmet meals, fine wines and pampering guarantees an unforgettable getaway.

Tanzania's Highlands Lodge

Featured in The New York Times Travel Section

The Highlands, the highest property in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, will offer safari game drives, walks to local Maasai villages and hikes up two other area craters.

Brussels Airlines Connects Ghana (Accra) with the rest of the world via its Brussels hub

Brussels Airlines operates flights to the Ghanaian capital Accra as from October 26th. Not only is the new connection an asset to the growing network of Brussels Airlines, but also a newcomer for Brussels Airport. Brussels Airlines also doubles its flight frequencies to Lomé (Togo) as from this month.

Complimentary Transfers at Kasbah Tamadot

In partnership with Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, when you book to stay at Kasbah Tamadot for 3 nights and pair this with a 3-night stay at Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, we'll include transfers to get you to and from the airport and in between the two properties.

Holy Place In Rwanda Highlighted As Tourist Destination As Pope Confirms Visit To East Africa

Catholic Church in Kibeho, Rwanda is a Must for Travelers Following Papal Visit

AHIF 2016 moves to Remarkable Rwanda

AHIF 2016 will provide an opportunity to meet local organisations and forge partnerships in the Land of a Thousand Hills and also provide an opportunity to experience some of the renowned attractions the country has to offer.

Infinite Safari Adventures Gives Back

Builds Water Well In Amboseli Kenya

Maji Ni Uhai! Water is Life. Infinite Safari Adventures has always believed that a responsible tour operator should give back to the communities its clients visit. As part of that effort Infinite Safari started its"Dog Collars For Africa" program where it funded a group of Maasai women to make beaded dog collars and jewelry. Proceeds would go to the building of a water well.

Africa Tourism Monitor 2015:

Unlocking Africa's Tourism Potential

The Africa Tourism Monitor is a joint publication of the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Africa House at New York University (NYU) and the Africa Travel Association (ATA).

The theme of this year's report is "Unlocking Africa's Tourism Potential." It covers issues such as infrastructure for tourism development; regional cooperation; training and capacity building; tourism product development; hotel chain development pipelines; connecting the continent via air access; inclusive growth and sustainable tourism strategies; and engaging rural communities.