and unique cultural interactions. At the same time, fixed departures still remain attractive for budget-conscious and group travelers.
Curious to hear from fellow agents and operators — what’s currently working best in your market for 2026 bookings?
Does today's traveler prefer fully customized safaris or fixed departures?
We’re seeing growing demand for tailor-made experiences across East Africa, i.e., Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda, especially among travelers looking for flexibility, exclusivity...
Safaricom has upgraded its Home Fibre internet speeds.
Here are the new packages for new customers:
— Bronze: 40Mbps at Sh2,250
— Silver: 60Mbps at Sh3,075
— Gold: 150Mbps at Sh4,725
— Diamond: 500Mbps at Sh9,375
HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE 🫨
Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person ever to break the 2-hour barrier in official race conditions, storming to a historic 1:59:30‼️
@KejelchaYomif, on his marathon debut, also breaks 2 hours with a stunning 1:59:41 and @jacobkiplimo2 clocks 2:00:28, also faster than the previous world record 😤
"Take a stand. Pliant boards, craven aids, scared subordinates, submissive
underlings, and passive bystanders are as much to blame for bad
leadership as are bad leaders.”
Dr. Barbara Kellerman
What the hell is going on the Southern Bypass near Thogoto???
We have just been attacked by men wielding sticks and other crude weapons! They are hitting cars and beating up people @C_NyaKundiH
Tonight, Kenya unveils its bold new global tourism campaign - Experience Wonder 🇰🇪 at ITB Berlin.
More than a campaign, it is an invitation to the world to discover the Origin of Wonder - the Origin of all things. This campaign invites the world to discover a destination where nature, wildlife, culture, and human heritage come together in their most authentic form. From the birthplace of humanity to landscapes and experiences found nowhere else on earth, Kenya offers travellers a chance to reconnect with the true source of wonder.
Come curious. Leave in awe. Experience Wonder.
#MagicalKenya #ExperienceWonder #OriginOfWonder #VisitKenya #ITBBerlin2026
JUST IN 🔴
Abu Dhabi orders all hotels to extend guest stays for those unable to travel
due to current circumstances. The Department of Culture and Tourism says it
will cover the cost.
ADVISORY ON SINGAPORE AIRLINES FLIGHTS AFFECTED BY THE GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Due to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the following Singapore Airlines (SIA) flights will be cancelled from 28 February to 7 March 2026:
· SQ494 departing Singapore for Dubai
· SQ495 departing Dubai for Singapore
As the situation remains fluid, other SIA flights may be affected. Customers may visit SIA’s Flight Status page (https://t.co/1BvVz5xIzs) for the latest information on their flights.
Customers affected by the flight cancellations will be reaccommodated on alternative flights or can seek a full refund of the unused portion of their ticket. SIA customers who booked directly with us may use our Assistance Request Form (https://t.co/m2XXOM0hYF) to seek the refund. For bookings made through travel agents or partner airlines, customers are advised to contact their travel agent or purchasing airline directly for assistance.
Customers are also strongly advised to update their contact details via the ‘Manage Booking’ function (https://t.co/eqUnu7LDvv) on our website or subscribe to a mobile notification service (https://t.co/AbwFXNbvjC) to receive updates to their flight status.
SIA apologises to all affected customers for the inconvenience caused.
First posted on 1 March 2026, 1400hrs (GMT+8)
Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, 2 March.
If you are booked to travel before or on 5 March, your options are:
✈️Rebook on an alternate flight. You can rebook on another flight to your intended destination up to 20 days from your original date of travel. If you booked your flight with a travel agent, please contact them. If you booked with us directly, contact us at https://t.co/Ex3kNIpuTl.
🎫 Request for refund. You can request for a refund of your ticket by completing the refund form at https://t.co/s88ZDvaahj if you booked with us directly. If you booked your flights with a travel agent, please contact them.
We urge all customers to check https://t.co/BivNFal9Rf before proceeding to the airport.
Customers impacted by flight cancellations must contact their travel agency for rebooking. If booked directly with Emirates, please contact us at https://t.co/Ex3kNIpuTl.
Customers are requested to ensure their contact details are correct by visiting https://t.co/Y6iEeMcD18 to receive updates.
We are actively monitoring the situation and engaging with relevant authorities.
We apologise to customers affected by disruptions for any inconvenience caused.
The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority.
I have created a simple way to check sgr seat availability. Quickly see how many seats are avaliable on any given day, easy filtering and direct booking link to sgr website. Link in the comments below: