#WTMLatinAmerica2019 just weeks away now
You have a meeting scheduled at WTM Latin America on 2 – 4 April. In fewer than two months time, the main players in tourism will be all together in one place to do business and launch trends. Our exhibitors are waiting for you! Do you want to know who some of them are? World […]
New UTB CEO to begin work in March
LILLY AJAROVA BIDS HER FAREWELL TO THE #UGANDA #CHIMPANZEETRUST (Posted 15th February 2019) The new CEO designate for the Uganda Tourism Board, Ms. Lilly Ajarova, yesterday officially bid her farewell to her colleagues, staff and the supporters of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust ahead of her taking over at the Uganda Tourism Board. […]
#Nairobi Now – All there is to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
NAIROBI NOW’S LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN IN KENYA (Posted 14th February 2019) Dear ATCNews Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
#IATA calls on US Government to work hand in hand with the aviation industry

IATA Calls on US Government, Industry, to Work Together to Grow Aviation’s Benefits The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the United States government and industry to work together to ensure that aviation is able to accommodate an expected 62% rise in demand for air travel to, from and within the country over the next […]
#UNWTO News Update 83
Spain Reaffirms Support for UNWTO and Announces New Headquarters Site The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced during the inauguration of FITUR 2019, that he would place at the disposal of UNWTO a space in the Palacio de Congresos de Madrid (Madrid Congress Centre) to serve as the headquarters of the United Nations specialized agency, which […]
#MountKenya #10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge Updates
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION In light of the recent countrywide alerts and events, security at the 10to4 will be increased in all event areas, for your own safety. Gate staff at Borana Conservancy entry and at the Race Village will be recording names, details and ensuring you have a valid connection to the event, along with […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS The US-Africa Business Summit scheduled in Maputo, Mozambique in June 2019 will benefit Kenya’s big Four Agenda Capital News While meeting the President and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa, Florizelle Liser in Washington DC, USA, Foreign Affairs CAS Ababu Namwamba said Kenya is keen to work closely with the […]
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
South Africa’s Chris Zweigenthal to be honoured by Girma Wake Award
Chris Zweigenthal to receive the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award at AviaDev The Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa is a coveted award named in honour of the Godfather of African aviation, Ato Girma Wake. Few people have done more to advance the connectivity of […]
#Cessna206 crash in #Kenya reportedly kills 5
#LONDIANI CRASH KILLS PILOT AND FOUR TOURISTS INCLUDING THREE AMERICANS (Posted 13th February 2019) A Cessna 206 single engined aircraft, enroute from Ol Kiombo airstrip in the Masai Mara to the northern town of Lodwar, reportedly crashed earlier today in Makutano Forest, Londiani. On board the stricken aircraft were at least three American tourists, a […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#AirSeychelles plans for a return to Madagascar

AIR SEYCHELLES TO OPERATE SEASONAL FLIGHTS TO ANTANANARIVO (Posted 13th February 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has just announced that it will operate seasonal flights between Seychelles and the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo as from July until October 2019. The twice weekly service will be operated by the airline’s […]
#Uganda CAA attains ISO certification

#UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION BAGS ISO 9001:2015 QMS CERTIFICATION (Posted 12th February 2019) The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority earlier today confirmed that they passed the audits by UKAS and, like their sister organizations in Kenya and Tanzania, now operate under ISO 2001:2015 standards. UCAA had three years ago attained certification under ISO 2001:2008 standards and has […]
#UNWTO Secretary General returns to #Africa for #Brazzaville Conference
UNWTO Secretary General visits Congo Africa – February 12, 2019 Courtesy of VoyagesAfriq / Kojo Bentum-Williams World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili is set to arrive in Congolese capital of Brazzaville Tomorrow 13th February for 2 days working visit to Central African nation. This is ahead of the conference on the maiden […]
#WTMA2019
10 – 12 April 2019, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Don’t miss out, before you know it, it will be time for Africa’s leading and only inbound and outbound travel trade show, confirm your attendance FREE OF CHARGE today! Join Alessandra Alonso as […]
#Belgium supports anti corruption measures
Belgium supports fight against corruption linked to wildlife and forest crimes in Africa Fighting environmental corruption supports ecosystems and biodiversity for the current generation, but also for those of tomorrow Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs and Minister of Defense Didier Reynders signed this morning in the Egmont Palace in Brussels […]
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#MountainDispatch News Updates
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES: ROUND UP AND NEW YEAR GOALS! OCTOBER 2018 TO JANUARY 2019 Another year of conservation complete and another has begun in earnest. Tree planting is at a record high, as we turn brown degraded, open areas into a patchwork of indigenous trees. In decades to come, these will grow into rich forests, and […]
#Rwanda makes an appearance at the Tel Aviv Travel Market

RWANDA TOURISM WORKS ISRAELI MARKET AHEAD OF FLIGHT LAUNCH BY RWANDAIR (Posted 12th February 2019) Rwanda will look to woo Isreali tourists at the International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM2019) which takes place from tomorrow till Wednesday in Tel Aviv, Israel. The International Mediterranean Tourism Market (IMTM) is the largest professional tourism fair and B2B event […]
#WTMLatinAmerica2019
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#EthiopianAirlines Gebremariam honoured as one of #Africa’s most influential people

ETHIOPIA’S TEWOLDE GEBREMARIAM RECEIVES “MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT” AWARD (Posted 12th February 2019) Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam,was recognized as one of the most influential people of African descent in the category of business and entrepreneurship at a colourful ceremony held in Addis Ababa on Feb. 09, 2019. The most Influential […]
Rhino Ark – the latest news
RHINO ARK CHARITABLE TRUST INFORMATION UPDATE Chargers, Sponsors and Friends of Rhino Ark, President Uhuru Kenyatta “deeply grateful” to Rhino Ark Kenya’s Head of State, Uhuru Kenyatta, has expressed his gratitude “for the tremendous fencing and conservation work Rhino Ark has accomplished over the past 30 years in close partnership with my Government, in particular […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 6
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 11th February 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Tourism in Seychelles – Vanilla Islands meet for installing its new President. (Adds ATCNews: Not inviting the founder president of the organization for the event is a […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019 – Time to sign up and be part of Africa’s most important air connectivity conference
REPORT: Unpacking the complexities of African aviation connectivity and infrastructure development challenges The African region makes up at least 12% of the world´s total population and yet only constitutes 2.5 % of the global passenger air traffic [OECD, 2018]. The African region is supported by 731 airports and only 430 operating airlines catering for so […]
South African Tourism’s Indaba to get new dates
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 […]
#KaribuKiliFair2019
Your East Africa’s No.1 Tourism B2B Event ! The biggest and most opinion building Tourism fair in East Africa will be held from June 7th to 9th, 2019 (after Ramadan) at Friedkin Recreation Center, Arusha – formerly known as TGT grounds. The new venue gives us enough space to grow the fair by 60% to […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#CoastalAviation introduces new flight routings
Daily flight Ruaha / Iringa to Kilimanjaro – Arusha Coastal Aviation is expanding its extensive scheduled flight network by adding more route options so as to make your flying safari seamless! By linking Tanzania’s largest National Park, Ruaha National Park, with Kilimanjaro International Airport (Tanzania’s second largest international point of arrival), we are providing our […]