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Kwita Izina 2014. 21 - 23 June, 2014

Kwita Izina, the uniquely Rwandan event, was introduced in 2005 with the aim of creating awareness of conservation efforts of the endangered mountain gorilla. For three decades prior to the first official gorilla naming ceremony, the naming of newborn gorillas was carried out without fanfare. For the past 10 years however, newborn gorilla babies are celebrated in an exciting event at the foot of the Virunga Mountains.

Kempinski The Spa debuts in Kenyan capital Nairobi

Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi opened Kempinski The Spa - a bespoke Spa concept developed especially for Kempinski Hotels by Resense Spa S.A. Located in the heart of Nairobi, the facilities and services at Kempinski The Spa is open not only for hotel guests but also for all residents of Nairobi. The hotel also has 200 rooms and suites, banquet facilities and restaurants.

World Travel Awards welcomed to Greece

World Travel Awards has revealed a full three-day itinerary of events and activities on offer to guests at the Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 on August 1st-3rd. Offered in conjunction with hosts Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso, the programme will present a series of unrivalled networking opportunities and is guaranteed to create memories that will last a

Greek beaches recognized with new blue flags

Surpassing last year's tally and proving that Greece's stunning shores have higher standards of water quality, safety, services, environmental education and management than ever before, Greece has been awarded Blue Flags for 408 beaches and ten marinas by eco-management body the Foundation for Environmental Education

Air Uganda joins African Airline Association

Uganda's quasi-national airline, Air Uganda, is the latest airline to join AFRAA, the African Airline Association, according to information received from the company's CEO, Cornwell Muleya. Already active as a keynote speaker at the recently-held 3rd Convention for Aviation Suppliers and Stakeholders in Nairobi.

Hainan Airline to enter EA market

Hainan Airline, touted as the largest privately-owned air transport company in China, plans to enter the East Africa market with a $50 million investment. The airline signed an agreement with Astral Aviation Airlines Kenya recently, which was one of the 17 memorandums of understanding signed at State House between Kenya and China.

Farewell

Hotel News

Scheduled to open in 2018, Sheraton Kigali will mark Starwood's entry into Rwanda and will be the company's 50th hotel in Africa. Situated in the prestigious Gasabo district, Sheraton Kigali will be located seven kilometers from Kigali International Airport and offer easy access to the city center. read more

Wyndham Hotel Group, announced on May 13, 2014 that it plans to expand into Kenya after signing a franchise agreement for Ramada Nairobi, the first Wyndham Hotel Group property in the country. The four-star hotel, projected to open at the end of this year, will offer 89 guest rooms including 25 suites and will be located on Wangapala Road, approximately 19 km from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. read more

Rickshaw Client's Review

Nairobi/Masai Mara/Amboseli
February 2014

Dear Sheena, Apologies for writing back so late, but just wanted to say a massive thank you for making our safari memorable and enjoyable. It was the best holiday we have ever had as a family and all credit goes to you for organizing it and making sure everything ran smoothly.

I plan to make a photo album/video when I get back to Dubai and will send it to you as soon as I do so, as well as the questionnaire as soon as I get back to Dubai! On behalf of the whole family, a massive thank you again!

Hasan Malik

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