Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.- AFRICA RELATIONS Trump’s new travel order: Sudan, Somalia and Libya remain banned Africanews The 10-day period is believed to be in place to avert some of the chaotic scenes that were seen at US airports after the first ban which was to take immediate effect… Read more>> TOURISM AFRAA Demands Progress On African Open […]
Zimbabwe seeks to market her attractions at ITB2017 in Berlin
LARGE DELEGATION FROM ZIMBABWE MAKES AN APPEARANCE AT ITB2017 (Posted 07th February 2017) The Minister of Tourism and the Hospitality Industry, Dr. Eng. Walter Mzembi is leading a Zimbabwe delegation to the International Travel Bourse to be held in Berlin, Germany. The expo which has attracted over 185 countries and thousands of exhibitors kicks off […]
Precision Air announces their return to Entebbe
BREAKING AVIATION NEWS AS PRECISION AIR SETS DATE FOR ENTEBBE FLIGHTS (Posted 07th March 2017) Tanzania Precision Air Services Plc, the only publicly quoted airline company in Tanzania listed on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, has announced their intention to relaunch flights to Uganda through the Entebbe International Airport.The scheduled flights are expected to […]
Air Kenya takes delivery of second brand new Airbus AS350B3E helicopter
NEW HELICOPTER SET TO BOOST AIR KENYA’ FLEET (Posted 07th March 2017) AIRKENYA Helicopters got a boost when the second brand new helicopter, an AIRBUS AS 350 B3E arrived a week ago in Nairobi. The new helicopter with options for flying with both doors open is well suited to the hot and high altitude flying […]
Air traffic demand reaches five year peak
FIVE YEAR GROWTH PEAK FOR PASSENGER DEMAND WITH AFRICA UP BY 5.6 PERCENT (Posted 07th March 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for January 2017 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 9.6% compared to January 2016. This was the strongest increase in more than five years. Results […]
Nairobi Now News and Events Updates
Nairobi Now News Updates Dear Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with us through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email us to submit your events or suggest new ideas and collaborations. These are the latest events posted on Nairobi Now – you’ll […]
One day and counting to Qatar Airways’ launch of their new Business Class seat
THE WORLD’S FIRST FIVE STAR AIRLINE CHOSES BERLIN AS LAUNCH PAD FOR THEIR NEW SEATS (Posted 07th March 2017) The Qatar Airways at ITB Berlin 2017 will tomorrow be the launch pad for the airlines new, patented Business Class seat, which in the words of the airline’s CEO Mr. Akbar Al Baker will make First […]
Uganda ready to host IAAF Cross Country Championship
UGANDA SET TO HOST MAJOR ATHLETICS EVENT (Posted 07th February 2016) Uganda is hosting the IAAF World Cross Country Championship Kampala 2017 on the 26th of March 2016 at the Independence Grounds in Kololo, an upscale Kampala suburb. The local organizing committee has already put in place an official information sharing platform. These are the […]
Lillian Gaitho’s thoughts as the week unfolds
Five Technologies that Have Majorly Shaped Modern Meetings and Conferences Since the invention of world wide web, and the coining of the term ‘internet of things’, the rate of growth in this field has grown and accelerated remarkably; touching on basically every facet of life. This article by Jumia Travel team examines different innovations that […]
EASA Compliant Essentials Training Courses offered in Nairobi
Sofema Aviation Services set to offer EASA Compliant Essentials Training Courses February 2017 Sofema Aviation Services is pleased to announce the delivery of EASA Compliant Essentials Training Courses in Nairobi, Kenya Date: April 3rd – April 14th 2017 Venue: Kenya Airways Facilities, Nairobi, Kenya See below detailed information about each training Discounts up to 25% […]
Skyward announced launch date for Mombasa to Lamu flights
FINALLY BECOMING REALITY – FLIGHTS FROM MOMBASA TO LAMU (Posted 07th March 2017) Come the end of the month, notably into the Easter period and the subsequent low season at the Kenya coast, has Skyward Express announced their long awaited launch of flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport via Mombasa to the ancient town of Lamu. […]
Air Seychelles becomes more visible in Germany ahead of Duesseldorf flights
AIR SEYCHELLES STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN EUROPE AHEAD OF MAJOR NETWORK EXPANSION (Posted 07th March 2017) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has strengthened its presence in Europe in preparation for the launch of services from Düsseldorf and the increase of flights from Paris. As part of this, Air Seychelles has established […]
Fly540 10to4 – Proceeds & Feedback
Updates from the Mount Kenya 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge 2017 Proceeds & Feedback required please! Thanks to the support of our sponsors, competitors & helpers, we raised just over 6 million shillings! We couldn’t have done it without you. Results have been updated and are available on the website. Please send us your feedback – […]
Laikipia violence claims high profile victim as Kenyan government treads softly
REST IN PEACE TRISTAN VOORSPUY (Posted 07th March 2017) (RIP Tristan Voorspuy) Start Quote: ‘I have been asked to ‘downplay’ this because there is now some government reaction but truth told, this needs to be made public to show the potentially devastating consequences of such farm, ranch and conservancy invasions to Kenya’s tourism industry, and […]
Bathawk Recon Gets Ministerial Invite
Elephant survival organization gets recognized (Posted 07th March 2017) Bathawk Recon was invited last Thursday to a meeting of the Tanzania CEO Roundtable – a private sector lobbying group – to celebrate World Wildlife Day. CEO Roundtable meetings are traditionally high level discussions of key issues. And of course in Tanzania the poaching crisis is […]
UNWTO progresses work to turn Code of Ethics into a global convention
UNWTO CODE OF ETHICS TO BECOME A GLOBAL CONVENTION (Posted 07th March 2017) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is working to convert the UNWTO Global Code of Ethics for Tourism into an international Convention, in order to increase the commitment of all stakeholders to its principles. The process is being led by an intergovernmental Working […]
Berlin here we come! – Meet Coastal Aviation at ITB 2017
Meet Tanzania’s Coastal Aviation in Berlin Reminder ITB 2017 is knocking on the door and we are very excited to exhibit again in Berlin from 08th to 12th March. We still have a few meeting slots available, so please do not hesitate to contact our Sales Manager Fatema Tapya – safari to schedule an appointment […]
South Africa’s Xenophobic Attacks: Stop Being Ingrates – Thabo Mbeki tells his fellow South Africans
The Latest ATQ News ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features reports that cover a wide range of topics within […]
Your monthly update from the Northern Rangelands Trust
News from the Northern Rangelands Trust WILD FRONTIERS Vanishing Vultures In the wake of catastrophic declines of vulture populations across Africa, The Peregrine Fundpartnered with the Northern Rangelands Trust, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Marwell Wildlife to monitor and protect critical breeding sites in northern Kenya. Read more. The Kenyan Camper in Namunyak "So thats how […]
Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association News Summary
African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates … and while at it, why not join this organization where everything is about Africa … Weekly members news summary from Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association Dear Wolfgang, Please find below this week’s summary of the Atta members news featuring news from across the African […]
Air cargo volumes expected to grow yet again in 2017
SOLID START FOR AIR CARGO UPLIFTS IN EARLY 2017 AS AFRICA SEES A DEMAND RISE BY 24.3 PERCENT (Posted 07th March 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 6.9% in January 2017 compared to the year-earlier period. While […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS To Meet Aircraft Demand, Boeing Opens Offices In South Africa And Kenya AFK Insider U.S.-based aerospace and defense company Boeing International plans to open two new offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya, the company said Tuesday in a statement… Read more>> Rwanda becomes newest addition to VWSA’s Africa […]
Mark your diary! 31st March in Lusaka, will you attend?
Attending the Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum? The First Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum will be held on 31st March in Lusaka aimed at Strenghtening Bilateral Trade Relations and Investment Opprortunities. TO PARTICIPATE CONTACT:: +255687368443 .. Tanzania Zambia Trade Forum is aimed at reviving and nurturing trade initiatives whose ultimate goal is to improve business environment, Increase […]
IATA urges governments to support aviation
Economic growth and thriving aviation are closely linked as IATA CEO fires broad side at Trump administration (Posted 07th March 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to support the vital role aviation plays in connecting people and commerce around the globe. ‘Our world has grown much wealthier through trade and travel. Air […]
