COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 10th of November 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 51.407.774 Cases and 1.271.853 Deaths as of today, […]
Airlines join hands with unions to demand government help
Airlines and Air Transport Workers Call for Urgent Government Assistance to Prevent Jobs Catastrophe The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) issued a joint statement calling for urgent government intervention to prevent an employment catastrophe in the aviation industry. Estimates from the Air Transport Action Group suggest some 4.8 […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Houston Marketing targeting Ugandan buyers and exhibitors with new Spotlight Workshop in Arusha
HOUSTON MARKETING OPTS FOR BOTH VIRTUAL AND LIVE EVENTS TO SELL EAST AFRICAN DESTINATIONS (Posted 10th November 2020) Derek Houston, a well known marketeer for African destinations and friend of Uganda, has overnight sent out new information about his planned virtual Spotlight TravelExpo and a life Spotlight event in Arusha / Tanzania early next year. […]
#UgandaAirlines increases Nairobi flights to two a day
UGANDA AIRLINES NOW SERVES NAIROBI TWICE A DAY AGAIN (Posted 10th November 2020) Following the resumption of flights by Uganda Airlines, after the country reopened the international airport in Entebbe on the 01st of October, which included a daily service to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, has the airline now announced a second daily flight. […]
#BrusselsAirlines makes inaugural landing at new BER airport in Berlin
BRUSSELS AIRLINES SWITCHES BERLIN FLIGHTS TO NEW BER AIRPORT (Posted 10th November 2020) As of today, Brussels Airlines moves its operations from Berlin Tegel (TXL) to Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport (BER). The Belgian airline moves under one roof with the other Lufthansa Group airlines (Austrian, Lufthansa and SWISS) at the Check-In area SN2581 lands in […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 09th of November 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 50.892.469 Cases and 1.264.211 Deaths as of today, […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#UgandaAirlines reveals three cabin layout of their new Airbus A330-800Neo
UGANDA AIRLINES WILL OFFER PASSENGERS A STATE OF THE ART BUSINESS CLASS PLUS A SEPARATE PREMIUM ECONOMY CABIN (Posted 09th November 2020) With just over a month to go before the first ever delivery of an Airbus A330-800Neo to none other than Uganda Airlines – the carrier becomes African launch customer – are more details […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 08th of November 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 50.410.495 Cases and 1.258.381 Deaths as of today, […]
Hiking the great outdoors in America

RENOWNED AUTHOR CINDY ROSS SHARES SOME OF HER OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES WITH ATCNEWS READERS (Posted 08th November 2020) Some years ago did I meet Cindy at an international tourism event in Kenya, to which we were both invited as members of the international travel media. Though part of a larger group did we get on very […]
#AirSeychelles returns to Johannesburg
AIR SEYCHELLES RESUMES FLIGHTS TO SOUTH AFRICA (Posted 08th November 2020) Air Seychelles has yesterday successfully resumed commercial passenger services to one of its most popular routes on the airline’s network, Johannesburg. The route will during the month of November see a weekly service which in December will expand to three weekly flights. The colors […]
#KarongwePortfolio News Updates
Africa Tourism News Updates
NOVEMBER 2 0 2 0 UNWTO IN NAMIBIA – 1st VISIT TO AFRICAN MEMBERS STATE SINCE START OF PANDEMIC The three-day official visit reaffirms UNWTO’s commitment to the continent & featured a series of high-level talks aimed at strengthening existing partnerships and looking to a sustainable, resilient future. READ MORE AFRICAN TOURISM PARTNERS ON HOW […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show roams the Kenya Coast

ACHOLA ROSARIO VISITS ‘BACKPACKERS DIANI‘ (Posted 07th November 2020) The sun when it hits you is so hot that it bleaches out all the colors from your eyes, leaving you navigating a white haze that is simultaneously frying you to a crisp ebony black. Not that I minded, it’s just that I forgot to carry […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 07th of November 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 49.844.868 Cases and 1.251.614 Deaths as of today, […]
#WTM2020 – The countdown is on …
THE FIRST EVER VIRTUAL EDITION OF WTM 2020 IS NOW JUST TWO DAYS AWAY (Posted 07th November 2020) WTM London 2020 is now officially in countdown mode! With WTM Virtual set to start on Monday, have you registered? We know this year will be a little different but we greatly appreciate having your support along […]
#UgandaAirlines returns to Mombasa as first Airbus delivery draws near
UGANDA AIRLINES RESTORES PRE-PANDEMIC NETWORK WHILE EYING FURTHER DESTINATIONS LIKE JOHANNESBURG, KINSHASA AND LUSAKA (Posted 07th November 2020) Effective 01st of December and in time for the upcoming holiday season of Christmas and New Year will Uganda Airlines relaunch flights to the Kenyan port city of Mombasa. The news excited the Kenya coast tourism fraternity […]
#EthiopianAirlines pharma wing ready for global vaccine distribution
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES REFINES END TO END COOLING CHAIN FOR #COVID19 VACCINE DISTRIBUTION (Posted 07th November 2020) Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services announced its readiness with all required capabilities for the distribution of potential COVID-19 vaccine across Africa and the rest of the world. Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services was instrumental in facilitating the flow of […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 06th of November 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 49.241.014 Cases and 1.242.602 Deaths as of today, […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#AFRAA ready to hold 52nd AGA in virtual format
#ANGOLA READY TO HOST AFRAA’S FIRST EVER VIRTUAL ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY (Posted 06th November 2020) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and TAAG Angola will host the 52nd Annual General Assembly in a virtual format on the 09th and 10th November 2020. The premier African air transport industry event will gather over 500 high profile African […]
Join #AviaDevAfrica’s Jon Howell for his chat with Peter Davies
AVIADEV AFRICA SET TO HOST PETER DAVIES – BOOK YOUR SEAT IN THE VIRTUAL AUDIENCE (Posted 06th November 2020) AviaDev Africa is delighted to bring you the next in the AviaDev Insight Africa LIVE series. This new series of live interviews promises a deep dive into some of African aviation’s brightest and most influential minds. […]
#BrusselsAirlines – traveling safely by air
Whether you are in the air or on the ground – rest assured that you are in safe hands. A number of measures have been put in place to offer you a comfortable journey, while safeguarding your health as well as that of your loved ones. Discover all measures HEPA FILTERS ON BOARD Watch video […]
A visit to Lamu – an enchanting island
NELLIE MUTAVE VISITS LAMU (Posted 06th November 2020) First published by OTGE Written By Vik Chege and Nelly Mutave. On just about every trip I’ve ever been on, I always find the time to ask myself “Am I wasting my time?” or “Will I have a good time?” and even after I’ve booked my flight […]
Marriott International names Satya Anand President of Europe, Middle East and Africa
MARRIOTT ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th November 2020) Marriott International announced today that Satya Anand has been appointed President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), a division within Marriott International that encompasses over 75 countries and territories. Anand was most recently the company’s Chief Operations Officer, Luxury & Southern Europe and Global […]
End of the road for the St. Ange Tourism Report
ALAIN ST. ANGE ANNOUNCES THE END OF HIS POPULAR TOURISM NEWSLETTER (Posted 05th November 2020) The Seychelles former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr. Alain St.Ange, who also made a bid for the highest office for Tourism Ministers in the position of Secretary General of the UNWTO and who only in October […]
Ethiopian offers Sheba Miles upgrades
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES ANNOUNCES RESUMPTION OF JOINT US FLIGHTS WITH ASKY (Posted 05th November 2020) While announcing the resumption of the joint service to the United States with partner airline ASKY – effective 20th of November – has Ethiopian Airlines also launched an additional incentive for travelers. Upgrades are now possible using Sheba Miles, no doubt […]
#ATTA – The African Travel and Tourism Association – launches new membership category
NEW MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY SET TO MAKE ATTA EVEN MORE INCLUSIVE (Posted 05th November 2020) ATTA® earlier today announced the launch of an additional category of membership – The Solo Membership. Aimed at bringing in a new and diverse type of African Travel & Tourism Professional, the new category welcomes those who run their own business […]