Gulf Air launches new ‘Flight Status’ service
GULF AIR UPGRADES FLIGHT STATUS INFORMATION SERVICE FOR PASSENGERS (Posted 28th March 2017) Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, in partnership with OAG, the leading global provider of digital flight information, has launched an online Flight Status Facility on the airline’s official website gulfair.com providing booked passengers with real-time information on their Gulf […]
Qatar Airways once again named as ‘Airline of the Year’
AIR TRANSPORT NEWS NAMES QATAR AIRWAYS AS THEIR ‘AIRLINE OF THE YEAR 2017‘ (Posted 28th March 2017) Qatar Airways accepted the ‘Airline of the Year’ award at the 2017 Air Transport Awards, as the airline was once again recognised for its innovation, service, hospitality and leading product design. The awards ceremony, held at an exclusive […]
IATA urges US and UK government for find alternatives for electronics ban
IATA’S CALL REFLECTS SENTIMENTS OF GLOBAL AIRLINES AND TRAVELERS AS US AND UK STAND ISOLATED (Posted 28th March 2017) The International Air Transport Association, in short IATA, called on governments to urgently find alternatives to recently announced measures by the United States and the United Kingdom to restrict the carry-on of large electronic items on […]
London becomes RwandAir’s second intercontinental destination
RWANDAIR CONFIRMS LONDON GATWICK LAUNCH DATE (Posted 28th March 2017) Following the earlier announcement of flights from Kigali to Harare on the 01st of April and to Mumbai / India on the 03rd of April has RwandAir just confirmed that London Gatwick services will commence on the 26th of May. London will be RwandAir’s second […]
How about an Easter Holiday in Swaziland
Swaziland Tourism is ready for your Easter visit Prepping you for your Easter Holiday to Swaziland The Kingdom of Swaziland is as it is officially known, is the smallest country in Africa, at no more than 200 kilometers north to south and 130 kilometers east to west. Despite its size, Swaziland is a diverse country […]
Air Seychelles takes delivery of second Airbus A330
NEW AIRBUS A330 BRINGS AIR SEYCHELLES FLEET TO TEN (Posted 28th March 2017) Air Seychelles earlier today received their second Airbus A330 when ‘Vallee de Mai‘, registered as S7-VDM, landed at the international airport on the archipelago’s main island of Mahe. On the controls was Captain Nicole Chang Leng, assisted by First Officer Ronny Morel, […]
St. Ange’s UNWTO campaign remains strong and focused
BLAZING HIS OWN TRAIL – ST. ANGE’S MARCH TOWARDS THE UNWTO ELECTIONS (Posted 28th March 2017) Campaigns for the next United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General (SG) are in full swing. Seven candidates are competing to lead the UNWTO and they are from Armenia – Mr. Vahan Martirosyan, from Brazil – Mr. Márcio […]
More airlines push into the Dodoma market
TANZANIA’S SHIFT OF GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES TO DODOMA TRIGGERS ADDED FLIGHT SERVICES (Posted 28th March 2017) When the Magufuli government came into office did airlines feel the pinch the hardest when a ‘travel ban‘ imposed on civil servants impacted on the load factors of local carriers like Fastjet and Precision Air. Of late however have better […]
Reunion encourages tourism for the disabled
TOURISM FOR ALL IS FILLED WITH ACTION BY REUNION TOURISM (Posted 28th March 2017) Reunion island, a French Indian Ocean region, has for long promoted travel to the island by people with disabilities. On April 01st and 02nd will a special activity by Reunion Tourism roll out in conjunction with the ‘Saga du Rhum‘ especially […]
Light aircraft charter crashes enroute from Beira to Mutare
SIX CASUALTIES AS LIGHT AIRCRAFT CHARTER COMES DOWN OUTSIDE MUTARE (Posted 27th March 2017) A Britten Norman BN2 Islander aircraft, registered in Mozambique as C9-AOV, MSN 024, earlier today crashed while enroute from Beira via Mutare to Harare. All six on board were reportedly killed as one survivor passed on due to the time it […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian to Commence Three New Flights AllAfrica Ethiopian Airlines – Ethiopian Airlines disclosed that preparations have been finalized to launch flights to three new destinations- Victoria Falls, Oslo and Antananarivo within three days… Read more>> TOURISM Technology advancements changes the face of tourism in Africa BizNis Africa “Technology has made […]
Carlson Rezidor publishes annual report for 2016
FOCUS ON AFRICA AS CARLSON REZIDOR CONTINUES ROLLOUT OF NEW HOTELS (Posted 27th March 2017) The Rezidor Hotel Group (www.Rezidor.com), one of the world’s most dynamic hotels has published its Annual Report 2016. Themed “Moving Forward in Perpetual Motion,” this year’s annual report is fully digital (https://AnnualReport2016.Rezidor.com). The Annual Report also contains the Corporate Presentation […]
UNWTO works towards poverty reduction through tourism
UNWTO WORKSHOP IN CHINA SEEKS WAYS FOR TOURISM TO PLAY KEY ROLE IN POVERTY REDUCTION (Posted 27th March 2017) The power of tourism to induce poverty reduction and development constituted the main focus of the UNWTO Workshop held in Guangdong, China. The workshop was conducted under the framework of the agreement signed between UNWTO and […]
News updates from ATTA
Victoria Falls River Lodge New Management Staff Victoria Falls River Lodge Roddy Meiring, who has vast experience in hospitality management Read More Zambezi Cruise Safaris Introduce Masuma River Lodge Zambezi Cruise Safaris Located on the shores of Lake Karibas’ western basin Read More Victoria Falls River Lodge is proud to introduce Toa Spa Victoria Falls River […]
Nigerias greatest Pop Stars of the 70s regroup
More ATQ News from Nigeria and beyond ASKY Airlines set to begin flights to South Africa in April In a statement issued via social media, the Togolese carrier said a 4x weekly Lomé-Johannesburg O.R. Tambo, South Africa, service would commence from April 8 onwards using B737-800 equipment. …more details Earlier this year, ASKY Chief Executive […]
Announcing the Avis Atta Media Awards Judging Panel
The African Travel and Tourism Association’s news updates … and while at it, do join this organization where it is all about promoting travel to Africa … Top judges announced for Avis Atta Media Awards Atta are proud to announce a top line-up of judges for the inaugural Avis Atta Media Awards, which will recognise […]
My obsession with Eggs Benedict because especially here perfection matters
THERE ARE BREAKFASTS AND THEN THERE ARE BREAKFASTS … (Posted 27th March 2017) One often hears that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. When I travel, and that is often, this is as true as it gets and I happily eat my way through the offerings on the buffet to build up […]
Air Seychelles partners with STB and Hilton Hotels to promote the new Duesseldorf flights
GERMAN MARKET IN FOCUS AS NEW DUESSELDORF FLIGHTS ARE ABOUT TO BE LAUNCHED (Posted 27th March 2017) A group of influential German travel media representatives met with Roy Kinnear, the Chief Executive Officer of Air Seychelles and Mrs. Sherin Francis, Chief Executive Officer of Seychelles Tourism Board yesterday to find out more about the new […]
Kili Fair 2017 – Have you booked your stand yet?
Kili Fair – 2nd to 4th June 2017 Share Tweet Forward +1 Share KILI FAIR 2017 – BOOK YOUR STAND 2nd to 4th June 2017 Highlights and Activities of KILIFAIR 2017 include: 300+ Exhibitors from Kenya, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda 3 Days Networking and Workshops for the Tourism Industry Online B2B Appointment Platform International Agents […]
Seychelles President set for State Visit to Kenya
SEYCHELLES AND KENYA SET TO STRENGTHEN TIES (Posted 27th March 2017) President Danny Rollen Faure will on April 03rd and 04th visit Kenya in his first State visit to East Africa’s largest economy. Ties between the two countries have for long been cordial if not outright friendly, given the support the Seychelles has extended in […]
Ban Ki-moon honoured as tourism champion by UNWTO
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon honored as champion of tourism The United Nations General Assembly has designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. For the duration of 2017, the global UN community, across all nations and agencies, will focus on the critical role of Tourism as a vehicle for global unity, […]
Emirates does an Airbus A380 ‘Triple’
THREE NEW AIRBUS A380 DESTINATIONS IN A DAY – ONLY BY EMIRATES (Posted 26th March 2017) Emirates, Dubai’s award winning national airline, today launched three new Airbus A380 destinations, expanding their global sky superhighway substantially. Tokyo Narita, Casablanca and finally Sao Paulo pushed the number of worldwide destinations served by the largest commercial fleet of […]
The Kampala Serena Hotel, growing bigger and better …
KAMPALA SERENA’S NEW PRESIDENTIAL SUITE SAID TO DWARF ALL OTHERS IN THE COUNTRY (Posted 25th March 2017) (A aerial view of the Kampala Serena’s pool and Maisha Health Club and Spa) When by mid May the new rooms and suites are handed over by the contractors to the Kampala Serena Hotel’s management, will Kampala be […]
Kenya’s Jacinta Nzioka joins World Tourism Forum’s Advisory Board
KENYA TOURISM RECOGNIZED AS JACINTA NZIOKA ASKED TO JOIN THE WORLD TOURISM FORUM (Posted 25th March 2017) Kenya Tourism’s Director of Marketing, Mrs. Jacinta Nzioka, has been selected to join the Advisory Board of the World Tourism Forum Lucerne. East Africa’s tourism fraternity was quick to extend congratulations to Jacinta who has been a key […]
Lets Go Travel Kenya listed for ‘Africa Responsible Tourism Awards’
LET’S GO TRAVEL KENYA – ONCE A WINNER THEY JUST CARRY ON THE TRADITION(Posted 25th March 2017) The World Travel Market Africa in Cape Town next month will provide a suitable backdrop for the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2017 and it is understood that Kenya’s Let’s Go Travel is on the list for consideration. This […]
Lillian Gaitho’s weekend thoughts focus on, what else, EASTER …
Six Ways to Bag a Bargain this Easter If the sun, sea and sand is what you envision for this Easter four-day weekend; then you have a fortnight to ensure that every dream you catch comes at the best price possible, complete with extra toppings of freebies and post-holiday blues special pack! If you have […]
Five days and counting as Brussels Airlines gears up to Mumbai launch
MUMBAI FLIGHTS ADD ANOTHER CONTINENT TO BRUSSELS AIRLINES’S GLOBAL NETWORK (Posted 25th March 2017) The arrival of a tenth Airbus A330 aircraft has allowed the final touches to be put into place for Brussels Airlines to commence their long awaited flights to Mumbai, India’s undisputed commercial capital. Configured with three classes, the award winning business […]
Rwanda’s tourism receipts rise by another double digit figure
REMARKABLE RWANDA – SEEMINGLY UNSTOPPABLE (Posted 25th March 2017) Data just released confirm what was an open secret until now, that Rwanda tourism’s industry has seen yet another double digit growth in 2016 over the previous year 2015. Rwanda grants Visa on arrival for citizens of the African Union member states and is part of […]
Rwandair gets 5th freedom rights to Accra and Air Peace increases Frequency
More ATQ News from Nigeria and beyond Crisis may Return to LAGOS ACCRA route as Rwandair gets 5th freedom rights and Air Peace increases frequency Why can’t South Africans love Nigerians in return? Nigerian airlines groan over 34 Aviation levies and taxes African ICT: Nigerian firm gets South African govt. sponsorship Ethiopian Airlines to Launch […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Building hotels in Africa: Radisson owner identifies its top cities How We Made it in Africa The hotel operator – which owns the brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn – launched its first African hotel (a Radisson Blu in Cape Town) in 2000. It has since expanded to 29 countries on the continent… Read […]
