TOURISM NEWS – Go Places Digital

Kenya Airways Is Clear For Take-Off on International Flights Commencing from the 1st of August 2020

July 31, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

View in browser Days Hours Minutes Seconds Get ready to fly away Did you hear the good news? Kenya Airways is clear for take-off on all international flights starting 1 August 2020. As such we look[…]

Tanzania endorsed by the World Travel and Tourism Council to use a Safe Travel Stamp

July 31, 2020 GoPlacesTOURISM NEWS

Photo – Lahia Tented Camp Serengeti Tanzania is safe and ready to receive tourists from all over the world after being endorsed by the World Travel and Tourism Council – WTTC to use a[…]

Lufthansa Resumes Flights to Nairobi on the 2nd of August 2020

July 31, 2020 GoPlacesKenya

We are pleased to inform you that Lufthansa will be resuming international travel into and out of Nairobi on the 02nd of August 2020. The airline will begin with 3 weekly flights: Tuesday,[…]

Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flights to Kenya from the 1st of August 2020

July 31, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

View in browser Resumption of flights to Kenya Mombasa and Nairobi Book now Dear Traveler Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to inform you that it will resume flights to kenya, Nairobi and Mombasa effective 01 August[…]

International Airlines to Resume Flights to and from Kenya from August 2020

July 31, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

QATAR AIRWAYS TO RESUME FLIGHTS FROM NAIROBI ON THE 3RD OF AUGUST 2020 WITH 14 WEEKLY FLIGHTS BRITISH AIRWAYS TO RESUME FLIGHTS INTO AND OUT OF NAIROBI ON THE 1ST OF AUGUST 2020[…]

Tribute to Carnivore Kenya’s Dr Dawa, RIP! You Will Be Missed!

July 31, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

“Dawa” is the famous cocktail originally created by the Tamarind Group and being served to clients at all their outlets for over 4 decades. Today we celebrate the life of Samson Kivelenge “Dr Dawa” who[…]

Give your Weekend a Sizzling Boost with Thrill & Grill BBQ Saturdays at Lucca

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 GoPlacesENTERTAINMENT

Join us every Saturday from 3pm, for a cool and relaxed afternoon at Lucca Restaurant at Villa Rosa Kempinski Enjoy delicately-handcrafted cocktails* as you listen to soothing mixes by Kenya’s top DJ Pierra Makena[…]

East African Safari Air Resumes Domestic Flights

July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 GoPlacesTOURISM NEWS

On Thursday 23rd July 2020, East African Safari Air resumed its domestic flights in Kenya with the Nairobi Wilson-Malindi-Lamu-Nairobi Wilson route. The relaunch was held at the new East African Safari Air departure lounge at[…]

Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Zanzibar, Tanzania

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 goplacesdigitalTanzania

Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to the Stunning Zanzibar Island With restrictions lifted for Tanzania, the country is now open and ready to welcome visitors If you are looking for a heavenly destination, Zanzibar has[…]

#RediscoverKenya with Go Places Digital

July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic’ dining, travel and conferences locally, regionally and across the globe came to a standstill. However there is light at the end of the tunnel with after 3 months or[…]

The Great Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration is Here!

July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

THE GREAT MIGRATION The Great Migration is considered the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle on earth and the 8th wonder of the world. This natural phenomenon sees over 1.5 million Wildebeest, 200,000 Zebra, 400,000[…]

Sailboat Made Out of Recycled Trash is Helping Tackle Plastic Pollution

July 23, 2020 GoPlacesKenya

This Kenyan boat made from recycled plastic will tour & circumvent Lake Victoria & East African countries to raise awareness about plastic pollution in our water bodies. In 2021 Kenya & Portugal will co-host the[…]

#RediscoverKenya Campaign Launch!

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

The Award Winning Beyond Experience Virtual Travel Show Is Back!

July 17, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

The 1st “Beyond Experience” made it in the top 1% of virtual events in 2020!!! Thanks to you. Now, the 1st award-winning virtual travel show is back and goes LIVE on September 1st to[…]

Kenya Airways Resumes Domestic Flights to Mombasa and Kisumu

July 17, 2020 GoPlacesTOURISM NEWS

15th July 2020 marked a significant day for the KQ family as we flagged off KQ602 to Mombasa and KQ654 to Kisumu for the first time in 99 days. Our domestic flights to Kisumu will[…]

Sharing Moments, Nairobi National Park Cleanup CSR with The Tour Operators Society of Kenya – TOSK

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

TOSK Nairobi National Park Clean Up Tour Operators Society of Kenya conducted a successful clean up exercise in Nairobi National Park on 9th July 2020. This activity is in line with our Sustainable Tourism[…]

My Stay at Olelek Ranch was out of this world!

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Part 4 – fourth and final series of my south rift tour My exit from south Rift was crowned with a two night stay in what I would call a heavenly place in kajiado[…]

Ethiopian Airlines – We’ve Resumed Services to 42 Destinations

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 goplacesdigitalEthiopia

With 42 destinations now re-opened across our network, Ethiopian Airlines flights are loaded into the GDS and ready for you to book. Douala and Yaoundé are the latest additions to the list with Cameroon,[…]

The 8th Wonder of the World – The Great Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration is Here!

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Kenya National Convention Bureau Chief lands International Convention Association election

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 GoPlacesKenya

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Africa Chapter has announced the election of Ms. Jacinta Nzioka as Deputy Chair for a two-year term. She is currently the National Coordinator, Kenya National Convention Bureau. […]

As Governments Lift lock-down Measures, Ethiopian Airlines Announces Resumption of Regular Service

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 goplacesdigitalGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Addis Ababa, 8 July, 2020 Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline is resuming service to Dubai further to the ending of the lock-down and its opening for leisure travelers as of July 8, 2020. […]

My Maa Cultural Experience

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Part 3 – Third series of south rift tour Our exit from olkiramatian was early and we had a detour to shompole wilderness camp for a site visit This is a small[…]

Kenya Awarded Global Safe Travel Stamp by World Travel & Tourism Council

July 3, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Nairobi, Wednesday, July 1st, 2020: Kenya has been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Safe Travel Stamp. This is in recognition of the destination’s adoption of the global health and hygiene standardized protocols[…]

Sarova Hotels Kenya Looks Forward to Welcoming You Back Very Soon!

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 goplacesdigitalGo Places Kenya

One of the best experiences during your trip to Sarova Shaba Game Lodge is definitely a chance to interact with the Samburu people and their rich culture! Sarova Hotels Kenya is ready to welcome[…]

Reduction of Kenya Wildlife Service Park Entry Fees for 1 Year Effective 1st July 2020

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, Hon. Najib Balala, EGH, has reduced entry fees to all Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) game parks and reserves. This will apply for all categories of tourists (local,[…]

Villa Rosa Kempinski re-opens Lucca Restaurant, introduces Staycation package with eye on family retreats

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 goplacesdigitalTOURISM NEWS

Nairobi, 25 June 2020 – Villa Rosa Kempinski has re-opened its famous Italian restaurant, Lucca, after being closed for over two months in adherence to Ministry of health directive that banned sit-in dining in restaurants[…]

Join us for a Nairobi National Park Cleanup CSR on 9th of July 2020

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Join the Tour Operators Society of Kenya, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service for a clean up of Nairobi National Park. Tour Operators Society of Kenya will be carrying out a clean-up and[…]

Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Certain Destinations as of the 1st of July 2020

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 goplacesdigitalGO PLACES MAGAZINE

As a global carrier, Ethiopian Airlines has been contributing its share in keeping the world connected transporting passengers and cargo during these trying times. While flying to different places and bringing people together, Ethiopian continues enforcing the required[…]

My Journey to Nguruman Escarpment

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Part 2 – Second Series of my journey in South Rift The drive out of Magadi in the morning was so soothing, relaxing, it’s the kind of romantic drives you take with the one[…]

Qatar Airways Reinstates 11 Destinations Worldwide on 1st July 2020 in a Bumper Day of Flight Resumptions

July 3, 2020July 3, 2020 goplacesdigitalGO PLACES MAGAZINE

1st July 2020 This will be the largest single day of flight resumptions in the airline’s network rebuild, which the carrier has dubbed ‘Take-off Wednesday’ Airline’s network will expand to more than 430 weekly[…]

Lucca Italian Restaurant Is Back!

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 GoPlacesENTERTAINMENT

On Wednesday June 24th 2020. Go Places Digital’ one of Villa Rosa Kempinski’s Prominent Media Partners’ was invited to the Grand reopening of Its Iconic Lucca Italian Restaurant. Lucca Restaurant is now fully compliant with[…]

The Future of Hospitality & Tourism Careers Post Covid 19 Pandemic

June 26, 2020 GoPlacesBUSINESS

Join us for the future of Hospitality & Tourism Careers post Covid 19 Online Open Day by Strathmore University School of Tourism & Hospitality Kenya Date: Friday 26th June 2020 Time: 2:00pm to 4:30pm[…]

Sharing Moments, Karura Forest Cleanup CSR with The Tour Operators Society of Kenya – TOSK

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Tour Operators Society of Kenya – clean up of Nairobi’s Karura Forest sharing moments On Tuesday 23rd June the Tour Operators Society of Kenya engaged in a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activity which included[…]

Qatar Airways Global Network Increases To More Than 270 Weekly Flights To Over 45 Destinations

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 goplacesdigitalGO PLACES MAGAZINE

22 June 2020 Airline resumed flights to Budapest, Dar es Salaam, Dhaka, Istanbul and New York during the past week Demand sees carrier also increase frequencies to Athens, Dublin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Islamabad, Jakarta, Karachi,[…]

Nairobi National Park Cleanup CSR on 9th of July 2020 with the Tour Operators Society of Kenya – TOSK

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Join the Tour Operators Society of Kenya, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service for a clean up of Nairobi National Park. TOSK in the Nairobi National Park Tour Operators Society of Kenya will[…]

Did you know the journey to Magadi is eutopic with breathtaking remote scenes?

June 26, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Its with a lot of nostalgia that I took this trip to Lake Magadi, the last time I was here I was with a visitor from UK who was retracing her Grandpas footprints[…]

Recap of Making Digital Work Webinar by Kenya Tourist Board and Kenya Tourism Federation

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

On Tuesday 16th , June 2020 Kenya Tourist Board hosted a Webinar dubbed’ Making Digital Work’ which focused on the importance and gains of marketing / conducting travel business in the digital space. There was[…]

Kenya Sharing Moments – World Sea Turtle Day 2020

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 GoPlacesKenya

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has praised ocean conservation groups in Watamu area of Kilifi County for saving over 20,000 turtles through their conservation efforts. Balala was speaking at the Bio Ken Snake[…]

Karura Forest Nairobi Cleanup CSR on 23rd June 2020 with the Tour Operators Society of Kenya – TOSK

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Join the Tour Operators Society of Kenya for a clean up of Nairobi’s Karura Forest. Date: Tuesday, 23rd June 2020 Time: 9am to 1pm Entry Fee to Non TOSK Members – 100 kshs[…]

Etihad Airways introduces transfer flights across the world throughout June 2020

June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 GoPlacesHOSPITALITY NEWS

Fly via Abu Dhabi to 20 destinations across Europe, Asia and Australia. The new transfer network started from 10th June 2020. Transfer to Europe, Asia and Australia via Abu Dhabi Guests can fly[…]

Hussein Jiwani Appointed as Executive Director at Beyond Limits!

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Hussein Jiwani, the Group Managing Director of Go Places Africa DMC, Leading inbound Tour Operator in East Africa and Director of Go Places Digital, Leading Hospitality, Tourism and Lifestyle Marketing Service Provider in the East African[…]

Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Zanzibar

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 goplacesdigitalTanzania

Qatar Airways Network Expands to Over 40 Destinations

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 goplacesdigitalGO PLACES MAGAZINE

4th June 2020 In the past seven days the airline’s network expanded to over 40 destinations with the additions of Bangkok, Barcelona, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Singapore and Vienna. Airline announced upcoming return of flights[…]

Serena Hotels Tanzania Properties to Reopen on the 1st of July 2020

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Serena Hotels Tanzania Special East African Resident Reopening Rates Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge: $220 per double and $160 per single room Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge: $220 per double and $160 per single room[…]

Beyond Experience Virtual Makes It To The Top 50 Virtual Meetings & Events Innovators and yet, Sky’s the limit!

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Eventex Connect, the online trade show for virtual meetings and events, announced Beyond Experience Virtual, as one of the Top 50 Virtual Meetings & Events Innovators in the industry today. What makes this recognition groundbreaking[…]

Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa, Uganda Re-opened

June 12, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Our Rooms, Conference Halls & Citadel Restaurant have re-opened at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa Exciting news as Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, Uganda, re-opens! Happy to re-open to a new[…]

Tour Operators Society of Kenya – TOSK, Karura Forest Nairobi Cleanup CSR on 23rd June 2020

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Join the Tour Operators Society of Kenya for a clean up of Nairobi’s Karura Forest. Date: Tuesday, 23rd June 2020 Time: 9am to 1pm Entry Fee to Non TOSK Members – 100 kshs[…]

Kenya Launches Virtual Safari Campaign

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

MAGICAL KENYA VIRTUAL SAFARI LAUNCH CAMPAIGN Nairobi, Tuesday 02nd June 2020: Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Najib Balala has today officially launched a virtual Safari live stream campaign to showcase game safaris in some[…]

Introducing The Kenya National Convention Bureau – KNCB

June 4, 2020June 5, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Photo Credit: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi KENYA NATIONAL CONVENTION BUREAU (KNCB) Kenya National Convention Bureau (KNCB) is a government entity whose mandate is to sustainably increase Kenya’s regional and international meeting, incentive[…]

Tour Operators Society of Kenya – TOSK, Appointed as part of the Kenya Tourism Recovery Task Force

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 GoPlacesGO PLACES MAGAZINE

Tour Operators Society of Kenya – TOSK has been Appointed as One of the Bodies under the Kenya National & Tourism Recovery Task Force Tour Operators Society of Kenya (TOSK) is a business membership[…]