#AVIAssist offers airport safety course in #Nairobi
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative Don’t miss out! There is just 1 week and a few places left to register for the July Ground Operations Safety course in Nairobi and the July Airport Engineering course in Kigali. TheWeWe AviAssist Foundation is the only […]
#CITES moves wildlife trade summit from #Colombo to #Geneva
DELAYED CITES SUMMIT MOVED TO GENEVA (Posted 20th June 2019) More than seven weeks after a series of deadly Easter Sunday bombings rocked Sri Lanka, an international summit on the wildlife trade originally scheduled to take place in Colombo last May has now been shifted to Geneva. The announcement on the rescheduling of the 18th […]
Outdoor Episodes – a guest post by Ms. Njeri Kimani
All Work and Some Play. June 19, 2019 So, last year I did a bit of traveling and in every new town, I wondered what to do with the few hours I had to myself apart from getting some sleep. Well, for all those coming to Kenya’s Capital on business, here are some of the […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 23
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 19th June 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Cost and Seychelles Tourism. b. Guest Speaker and Moderator at IATA Regional Aviation Forum, Accra Ghana. c. Air Mauritius is shaking many of the rates structures on […]
#IATA – Passengers want a reduction in carbon output
Air Passengers Want Governments to Focus on Sustainable Fuels to Cut Aviation Carbon Emissions The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments considering a Dutch proposal for an EU-wide tax on air tickets to listen to what their citizens want. IATA-commissioned research shows that air passengers want governments to encourage the development of […]
#AmericanAirlines orders 50 extra long range A321’s
AMERICAN SIGNS 50 AIRCRAFT DEAL WITH AIRBUS (Posted 19th June 2019) American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, will acquire 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the new longer-range version of Airbus’ hugely successful A321neo. The purchase agreement includes the conversion of 30 of American’s existing A321neo slots to A321XLRs and incremental orders for an additional 20 A321XLRs. […]
#Safarilink News Updates
Monthly Newsletter: May Edition WELCOME ON BOARD To all who fly with us, Welcome to our monthly bulletin that will keep you up to date with Safarilink news, conservation & travel stories, flight offers and much more. A NEW BIRD IN THE SKY The airline continues to expand and we’re delighted to announce the purchase […]
The 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
#EthiopianAirlines bags coveted ‘Best Airline in Africa’ Skytrax Award, again
ONE TWO THREE IN A ROW FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AS ‘BEST AIRLINE IN AFRICA‘ (Posted 19th June 2019) Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline has just been honored as the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ for the third consecutive year at the Skytrax 2019 World Airlines […]
Serena Tanzania reveal new Spa concept
SERENA HOTELS TANZANIA INTRODUCES NEW HEALING EARTH SPA CONCEPT (Posted 19th June 2019) (Serena Tanzania Spa therapists receive their certification at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge) Serena Hotels Tanzania announces the introduction of new Healing Earth Spa concept offered across all their entire spa offering in Tanzania. The Healing Earth Spa concept was officially introduced […]
#AirSeychelles and Seychelles Tourism join hands in South Africa
AIR SEYCHELLES BROADENS ITS PRESENCE AT SOUTH AFRICA’S WEDDING EXHIBITION (Posted 19th June 2019) Air Seychelles together with the support of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) have participated in the 17th edition of South Africa’s most trusted and well-loved wedding exhibition, ‘The Wedding Expo’. The two day event held at the Carnival City Sun Park […]
#ReunionIsland President Didier Robert meets with Alain St. Ange
HIGH LEVEL MEETING ON REUNION FOCUSES ON TOURISM (Posted 19th June 2019) President Didier Robert of Reunion and former Seychelles Tourism Minister Alain St.Ange, the current President of African Tourism Board met and discussed the Indian Ocean Region and the African continent’s tourism industry. Alain St.Ange used his working visit to Reunion to meet Didier […]
#ICCA publishes full MICE rankings
#CAPETOWN CONTINUES TO DOMINATE #AFRICA’S MEETING MARKET (Posted 19th June 2019) ICCA has just published its country and city rankings by estimated total number of participants as part of its public abstract of the 2018 Statistics Report, offering an alternative perspective on the growth of the association meetings market. In a continuation of annual trends […]
#Zanzibar Tourism Show bring the Spice Island theme to #Kampala
ZTS TO SHOWCASE ZANZIBAR AND TANZANIA AT THE KAMPALA SERENA TODAY (Posted 19th June 2019) Javed Jafferji, a very well known photographer, hospitality operator and active tourism marketer based in Zanzibar, has taken a roadshow to the Ugandan capital of Kampala. Ahead of the event, which is taking place today at the Kampala Serena Hotel, […]
#Porini #Gamewatchers present new Porini Camps Mammals Guide
Dear ATCNews Readers, For anyone interested in African wildlife we now have a new guide to over 70 mammal species which we have seen on safaris from our camps in Kenya. This Mammals Guide is available as a PDF to view on your computer, tablet or smartphone: just click the link below to open the […]
#UNWTO concludes global meeting in Baku
TOURISM – A GLOBAL FORCE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH (Posted 18th June 2019) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 110th Session of its Executive Council (16-18 June). At the meeting, Member States endorsed the Organization’s progress and future plans, as outlined Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, and warmly welcomed the participation […]
#BreakingNews #QatarAirways bags four major Skytrax awards
QATAR AIRWAYS NAMED ‘BEST AIRLINE OF THE YEAR’ FOR A RECORD FIFTH TIME (Posted 18th June 2019) Airline also named ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘World’s Best Business Class Seat’ The national carrier of the State of Qatar becomes the first airline to win ‘Best Airline’ prize for […]
#WTMLatinAmerica presents the Responsible Tourism Awards
Take part in and support the Responsible Tourism Awards At the last edition of WTM Latin America we launched the Responsible Tourism Awards that will be held in 2020. Learn about the initiatives and the award categories that deal with matters that are crucial for the travel industry in Latin America. Find out more Carbon […]
#Protea Hotels voted coolest brand in South Africa – for the ninth time
PROTEA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT MAINTAINS BRAND RECOGNITION AND MARKET STANDING (Posted 18th June 2019) For an impressive ninth consecutive year, Protea Hotels by Marriott® (ProteaHotels.com) has been named South Africa’s Coolest Hotel Brand in the Sunday Times Generation Next Survey for 2019. This coveted recognition further re-enforces the brand’s deep understanding of a rapidly evolving […]
The 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
#EthiopianAirlines add JFK to their growing destination list
JFK – HERE COMES ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES (Posted 18th June 2019) Ethiopian Airlines has now launched flights from Addis Ababa, via Abidjan to New York City’s primary aviation gateway, John F. Kennedy International. The outbound service will initially operate three times a week every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. This brings Ethiopian’s flights to New York to […]
#RwandAir launches their Guangzhou flights
KIGALI – MUMBAI – GUANGZHOU IS NOW A REALITY (Posted 18th June 2019) (Pictures courtesy of RwandAir – the A333 taxiing for take off in Kigali on its maiden flight to Guangzhou) The inaugural flight from Kigali to Guangzhou took off a short while ago from Kigali International Airport, using an Airbus A330-300 for the […]
#Airbus make major waves at the #ParisAirShow2019
AIRBUS LAUNCHES THE NEW #A321XLR AND BAGS MAJOR ORDER ON OPENING DAY OF THE PARIS AIR SHOW (Posted 17th June 2019) Airbus launches longest range single-aisle airliner: the A321XLR · The latest evolution of the A321neo with 4,700nm range · Bringing 30% lower fuel burn per seat than previous-generation aircraft · Combining single-aisle economics with […]
United States at the verge of joining #UNWTO
HIGH LEVEL US DELEGATION ATTENDS UNWTO MEETING IN BAKU (Posted 17th June 2019) The United States of America has highlighted its support of tourism as a driver of sustainable development. A high-level delegation of the Government attending the World Tourism Organization Executive Council announced that the US is exploring the possibility of re-joining the UN […]
#EthiopianAirlines contributing to tourism growth in #Ethiopia
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond 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 […]
#BrusselsAirlines’ first new cabin interior aircraft now in operation
BRUSSELS AIRLINES – PROGRESSIVELY ENTERING AIRCRAFT WITH NEW CABIN LAYOUT INTO SERVICE (Posted 17th June 2019) Now Flying: Brussels Airlines’ First A330 With New Business Class & Premium Economy In late February 2019, Brussels Airlines announced some changes to their long haul flying experience. They’re branding this as a “boutique hotel in the air,” which […]
The 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
No Ebola cases left in #Uganda
WHO AND UGANDA’S MINISTRY OF HEALTH ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT (Posted 17th June 2019) While the formal confirmation, that Uganda is Ebola free, will wait until the incubation period has run its course, have health officials and WHO officials visiting Uganda on the way from and to Congo issued a joint statement, which is shown above […]
#ReunionIsland applies for recognition of new #RAMSAR site
ST. PAUL’S POND TO BECOME A NEW RAMSAR SITE (Posted 16th June 2019) Reunion has applied to RAMSAR to recognize the St. Paul’s Pond as a new RAMSAR site. The Chairman of the Advisory Committee of the National Nature Reserve Étang de Saint-Paul and the Ramsar Project Monitoring Committee and the President of the Régie […]
Air Austral ups Paris to Mayotte flights to daily
#AIRAUSTRAL LEASES TWO AIRBUS A330’S (Posted 15th June 2019) Effective today will Air Austral increase flights between the French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte and Paris to daily services. The southbound flight includes a technical stop in Mombasa for refueling while the northbound flight, for the same reason, stops over in Nairobi / Kenya as […]
