#Kenya boosts aviation safety oversight
KENYA CIVIL AVIATION’S DEAL WITH FAA TO BOOST SAFETY OVERSIGHT CAPACITY (Posted 03rd November 2018) Kenya Civil Aviation Authority’s CEO Gilbert Kibe and the FAA’s Carl Burleson signed a cooperation agreement under which the FAA will roll out training for Kenyan aviation safety inspectors. (Capt. Gilbert Kibe, Director General of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority) […]
#Visa on Arrival now a reality for #AU member state citizens visiting #Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA MAKES GOOD OF PROMISE FOR VISA ON ARRIVAL (Posted 03rd November 2018) Ethiopian Airlines, besides the country’s tourism industry, is seen as the biggest beneficiary of the new Visa on Arrival scheme for Africans from an AU member state. The development is in line with the country opening up and more aggressively promoting Ethiopia’s […]
#UNWTO calls for Investment in Tourism at #WTMLondon
UNWTO PROMOTES TECH AND INVESTMENT IN THE TOURISM INDUSTRY AT WTM LONDON 2018 (Posted 03rd November 2018) The 2018 edition of World Travel Market (WTM) will see the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) continue its operational focus on investing in innovation and digital advances for a tourism sector that can deliver opportunities for all. UNWTO will […]
#Fastjet News
… and for flights from #Harare to #Bulawayo, it does not come any better than this …
#Atta offers members stand space at #ITB2019 and #INDABA2019
Register for ITB Berlin & Indaba Durban 2019 ITB Berlin | 06 – 10 March 2019 | Hall 20 Atta will again be offering our members the opportunity to exhibit at ITB Berlin 2019. In 2018 we increased our stand size to host our largest ever participation at ITB and we have successfully secured the […]
#DriftwoodClub News
Would l lie to you honey? Eurythmics(circa 1985) This morning, I decided to ditch the stuffy office and work outdoors…well kind-of. It’s a beautiful day, the rain has cleared and there is a gentle breeze swirling. I can hear the lapping sound as the water breaks onto the beach as I sit in the bar, […]
#Sheraton #Kampala appoints Jacqueline Nalubega as Acting Director of Sales
(Posted 02nd November 2018) Following the rather sudden departure of Shamsa Ali, who had joined the Kampala Sheraton Hotel earlier in the year as Director of Sales, was Jacqueline Nalubega, until now Corporate Sales and PR Manager, elevated to the position as Acting Director of Sales. Jacqueline is no stranger to the industry in Kampala […]
News updates from the #LaikipiaWildlifeForum
Dear Friends, Welcome to the New Forum Focus! In this month’s Newsletter, meet the good neighbours, read about a doctor’s testimonial in Mukogodo Forest, and find out what our partners and stakeholder groups have been up to in the landscape. We begin with … Working with us and the Borana Conservancy, a membership organization (Oramat […]
West Africa set for added impact at #WTMLondon
SPOTLIGHT ON WEST AFRICA AS EVENTS AWAIT WTM PARTICIPANTS (Posted 02nd November 2018) WAIT FORUM & MINISTERS/STAKEHOLDERS EVENING AT WATO-ARIYA 2018 The 2018 edition of the annual West Africa Tourism Organisation Ariya event is set to hold on Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th November in London, with the theme – West Africa Integrated Travel (WAIT) […]
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 the link below: www.blueswandaily.com
#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 02nd November 2018) Dear ATC 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 the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
Quo Vadis Kenya Airways JFK flights
KENYA AIRWAYS SET TO CANCEL A SERIES OF FLIGHTS TO AND FROM NEW YORK DUE TO LOW SALES (Posted 31st October 2018) In what must be a devastating blow to both Chairman and CEO of Kenya Airways has information emerged that within days of the high profile launch of daily flights from Nairobi to New […]
#Tanzania to #Rwanda railway works to start in December
Another edition o #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Nigerian Journalists have applauded the appointment of former Director General, Nigeria Tourism Development Commission, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe and other professionals into key areas in the industry. Eight African & Middle Eastern Tourism Hotspots Not To Be Missed Nigerian ground handling Company, SAHCOL, Manufactures first fuel bowser Unheeded […]
Dar es Salaam to Kigali railway gets boost after Uganda / Kenya SGR dispute
#RWANDA’S RAIL LINK TO DAR ES SALAAM BENEFITS FROM UNCERTAINTY OVER SGR EXTENSION TO KENYA / UGANDA BORDER (Posted 01st November 2018) (Lack of financial closure of Kenyan section from Kisumu to the Ugandan border now cast doubts over the timeframe of the entire SGR project in Uganda) News have emerged over substantial differences over […]
#Porini shares more of their #MagicalMoments
Dear ATC Readers, Greetings from us all at Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps! With some of the World’s best wildlife-viewing opportunities, Kenya’s conservancies and parks have ensured that Porini Safari Camps guests have enjoyed many spectacular sights in the past few months. The following photos are by some of the expert safari guides based at […]
#Mali’s #IAMA gets boost through Air France investment
#AVIATION TRAINING IN MALI GETS BOOST (Posted 31st October 2018) Air France, ASECNA SERVICES SA/AG and ASAM S.A. are joining forces to develop an institute at the forefront of aeronautical training in western and central Africa With its acquisition of a 55% holding, ASAM S.A. (http://www.ASAMmali.com) is joining ASECNA SERVICES SA/AG (35%) and Air France […]
#BrusselsAirport News Updates
For passengers arriving in Brussels and wanting to explore the country at a more reasonable cost, here is a great alternative as outlined by the Brussels Airport News … Discover Antwerp by bus Just arrived in Belgium and you don’t want to spend a fortune on a taxi? The bus offers a comfortable and economical […]
The latest #TourismTattler is now available for ATCNews Readers
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 31 October 2018 Editor’s Top Picks: Stage Set for National Lilizela Awards continue reading Award for Awards Launched continue reading Great Karoo Reserve Goes Big Five continue reading Unlocking Tourism Growth Through Innovation continue reading BON Plans Hotel School in Nigeria continue reading Green Flag Trails Launched in Graskop continue reading AirAdvance […]
#UNWTO’s Agenda for the Future receives Executive Council support
UNWTO HOLDS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING IN #BAHRAIN (Posted 31st October 2018) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) concluded its 109th Executive Council session in Manama, Bahrain today, with Members showing appreciation both for progress made under the 2018 institutional priorities and for the Organization’s financial stability and restructuring process. Tomorrow UNWTO will also introduce a forum […]
#Rwanda welcomes business delegation from #Qatar
QATAR SHOWS KEEN INTEREST TO INVEST IN RWANDA (Posted 31st October 2018) As part of its strategy to forge further partnerships as well as increase Qatari investment in the country, the Government of Rwanda earlier today welcomed a high-level Qatari delegation led by H.E. Sheikh Faisal bin Thani Al-Thani, a member of the Qatar Ruling […]
#FlyUganda launches scheduled flights to #Bwindi
BWINDI’S GORILLAS NOW JUST AN HOUR AWAY FROM KAMPALA’S KAJJANSI AIRFIELD (Posted 31st October 2018) Fly Uganda, formerly known as the Kampala Aero Club and Flight Training Centre or in short KAFTC, today is a subsidiary of Kampala Executive Aviation. The Kajjansi based airline this week launched scheduled flights to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to […]
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
#ZAMBIA News Updates from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear ATC Readers! What a great month of October we’ve had with plenty of happy guests, lots of animals everywhere and even our first real rains. Ron & Anke and myself arrived together early in the month. Ron & Anke were here for a couple of weeks, going over the final measurements for the upcoming […]
#Fastjet to release shareholder update on additional capital requirements
FASTJET ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED TODAY ON SUCCESS TO RAISE FURTHER CAPITAL (Posted 31st October 2018) Funding Update as per London Stock Exchange requirements: Fastjet is today providing an update in relation to its current cash position and discussions regarding additional funding, following the announcement on 26 September 2018 which noted that additional funding would be required […]
#Nigeria set to host the #Africa Trade Forum 2018
AFRICAN TRADE TALKS TO TAKE PLACE IN #LAGOS (Posted 31st October 2018) The Africa Trade Forum 2018, hosted by Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and co-organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), The Rockefeller Foundation, and the African Union Commission (AUC), is set to take place from 02nd to 03rd […]
#EthiopianAirlines changes waypoint for flights to Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES FLIGHTS TO ROUTE VIA LOME AS DUBLIN GETS LINKED WITH MADRID (Posted 31st October 2018) Ethiopian Airlines has just confirmed that, effective 17th of December, will their three weekly services from Addis Ababa to Los Angeles route via Lome / Togo. The flights operate out of the Ethiopian capital every Monday, Wednesday and […]
Gorilla Highlands to hold another FREE boot camp in November
THE GORILLA HIGHLANDS – LEARN ALL THERE IS TO KNOW AT THEIR LAKE BUNYONYI BOOT CAMP (Posted 31st October 2018) Every year the Gorilla Highlands initiative has two main get-togethers. The Silverchef cooking competition and networking event is the better known one; it is an occasion to don your best clothes and small chat and […]
#Belgium in #Uganda – sharing more than colours
BELGIUM WEEK IN UGANDA TO CELEBRATE CLOSE TIES BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES (Posted 31st October 2018) Dear ATC Readers in Uganda, On behalf of the Belgian Embassy team, it is my pleasure to inform you about a special ‘2018’ edition of their “Belgian Week” themed: “Sharing More than Colours”, to mark the 20th anniversary of […]
Only at #WTMLondon2019 | The African Century – Tourism’s Critical Role
WTM LONDON PROVIDES THE STAGE FOR A TALK ABOUT AFRICA (Posted 31st October 2018) There has been much talk of the ‘African Century’, in which Africa realises its full economic, cultural and sporting potential. Yet rising unsustainable debt in many sub-Saharan countries is now a threat to progress. Meanwhile, tourism plays an essential and more […]
#QatarAirways wins more awards
CONDE NAST AND BUSINESS TRAVELER HAND QATAR AIRWAYS YET MORE AWARDS (Posted 30th October 2018) The airline continues its winning streak by adding 10 new accolades to its growing collection, including awards from Business Traveller, Kayak and Condé Nast Traveler Qatar Airways has been honoured with 10 new international service awards in October, including titles […]
