#Zanzibar #Serena earns another award
ZANZIBAR SERENA HOTEL EMERGES RUNNER UP FOR “BEST DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT CHAMPION” AWARD (Posted 30th October 2018) Zanzibar Serena Hotel was the only hotel to be recognised as Runner-up for the “Best Destination Development Champion’’ category at the inaugural Zanzibar Tourism Awards announced during a Gala Dinner held in Zanzibar. “Best Destination Development Champion” Award recognizes […]
#Fancourt golf courses close down for play due to fires surrounding the town of #George
SOME OF #SOUTHAFRICA’S TOP GOLF COURSES HALT PLAY DUE TO FIRES IN THE GEORGE AREA (Posted 30th October 2018) In response to the severity of the fires surrounding the town of George and parts of the Garden Route and the decision by George Municipality advising residents to evacuate Blanco Golden Valley, Step-Aside and Fernridge for […]
#MaraNorth airstrip unserviceable
AIRKENYA SUSPENDS SERVICE TO MARA NORTH AIRSTRIP (Posted 30th October 2018) AIRKENYA has announced that, alongside other safari airlines, is suspending service into the MARA NORTH Airstrip, Masai Mara with immediate effect until further notice due to the current state of the airstrip. Passengers holding bookings to MARA NORTH are requested to amend drop/pick up […]
#AirSeychelles and #SeychellesTourism jointly market the destination
AIR SEYCHELLES AND SEYCHELLES TOURISM BOARD HOST JOINT MEDIA CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA (Posted 30th October 2018) To further boost the visibility of Air Seychelles and destination Seychelles in South Africa, Air Seychelles together with the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) yesterday chaired a media conference at the Saxon Hotel in Sandton to provide up-to-date information […]
#EthiopianAirlines announces date for the launch of #Moscow flights
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO CONNECT #ADDISABABA WITH #MOSCOW (Posted 29th October 2018) On the 01st of December will Ethiopian Airlines launch flights to Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, initially serving the route three times a week. Flights will leave Addis Ababa every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and return to Ethiopia on Tuesday, Thursday and […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 43 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 29th October 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. International Creole Day – 28th October. b. Didier Robert, Regional President of Reunion opens an economic office of Reunion in Seychelles. c. Seychelles will prioritise local tourism […]
Two more gorilla families habituated in #Uganda
Another edition of #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. Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Sirika Says National Carrier Project Take Off Date to Be Announced Soon We Should Stop Saying ‘People of […]
#AirSeychelles celebrates 40th anniversary and recognizes long serving staff
AIR SEYCHELLES LONG – SERVING STAFF RECOGNIZED AT SPECIAL AWARDS CEREMONY (Posted 29th October 2018) Air Seychelles, the national airline of Seychelles, yesterday presented 66 staff with long-service awards in recognition of their outstanding dedication to the airline. The special awards ceremony took place in the Air Seychelles VIP Lounge located at the Seychelles International […]
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
#BrusselsAirlines pilots help overcome #Aviophobia
BRUSSELS AIRLINES HELPS RELUCTANT PASSENGERS OVERCOME THEIR ANXIETY OF FLYING (Posted 29th October 2018) At the start of the autumn holidays, many guests choose to fly to their destination. Still, a significant number of people suffer from fear of flying to some degree. Fortunately, fear of flying is one of the most treatable phobias. Brussels […]
#UNWTO opens registrations for Congress on Civilisations and Historic Routes
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#CoastalAviation News Updates
Dear ATC Readers, A lot has been going on in our business since the last time we wrote to you! Thank you to those that attended our recent Trade webinar; should you have any comments or feedback for us, please do drop us a line at customer Behind the scenes at Coastal, there has been […]
#Tanzania’s #ChumbeIsland wins global conservation award
CHUMBE ISLAND CORAL REEF SANCTUARY GIVEN GLOBAL RECOGNITION (Posted 29th October 2018) Today at the 2018 Our Ocean Conference, where representatives from nations around the world and hundreds of marine conservationists are gathered, Marine Conservation Institute announced that Chumbe Island Coral Reef Sanctuary earned a Gold Global Ocean Refuge Award. Joining a prestigious group of […]
#Ethiopia to launch Visa on Arrival for Africans on 09th November
ETHIOPIA JOINS #RWANDA BY GRANTING VISA ON ARRIVAL TO AFRICAN UNION MEMBER STATE CITIZENS (Posted 29th October 2018) Ethiopia, on a new political path since the new Prime Minister took office, has clearly recognized that bringing visitors to the country, and not just having Ethiopian Airlines fly them through Addis Ababa, will bring a wide […]
#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 25th October 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 […]
#PrecisionAir hosts aviation safety training for #AirTanzania and #Fastjet
TRAINING IS THE KEY TO AVIATION SAFETY AND KNOWS NO COMPETITION (Posted 25th October 2018) In an effort to promote safety and security in the aviation industry, Tanzania’s Precision Air in conjunction with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) are hosting a four (4) week Aviation safety and security training for air operators in Tanzania. […]
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
#WTMLondon2018 – 10 days and counting
Hello ATCNews Readers, If you haven’t registered online yet, then what are you waiting for? A world of travel inspiration is coming to London in less than 2 weeks’ time and we really don’t want you to miss out – you can still join us for WTM London 2018. It’s where the big ideas arrive […]
FlyDubai’s East Africa destinations hopeful to tap into Finnish market
#HELSINKI FLIGHTS OPEN FINLAND FOR AFFORDABLE FLIGHTS TO #AFRICA (Posted 25th October 2018) With the launch on the 23rd of October of daily flights between Dubai and Helsinki, the Finnish capital city, have suddenly new markets opened up for the airline’s destinations in Africa and in particular the tourism destinations in Eastern Africa. Entebbe / […]
#QualityHill news updates
Only a couple of days to go now for the launch of the Premium Edition of Bottomless Brunch & Bubbly due for 28th October 2018. Look out for a continental breakfast like no other, featuring countries like Spain, England, Belgium, France, USA, New Zealand and even Oceania. Lunch will be served with a Suckling Duroc […]
#Lamu Cultural Festival 2018 – just four weeks away
LAMU GEARS UP FOR THE 2018 CULTURAL FESTIVAL (Posted 25th October 2018) This year’s Lamu Cultural Festival will take from the 22nd of November until the 25th of November and the historic town is already gearing up towards the expected inflow of tourists, local and international alike. Bookings with airlines flying from Wilson Airport and […]
#Travelife joins hands with Fair Trade Tourism
FAIR TRADE TOURISM SIGNS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH TRAVELIFE FOR TOUR OPERATORS (Posted 25th October 2018) Free membership until 2020 Fair Trade Tourism has signed a significant partnership agreement with Travelife, Europe’s biggest sustainability certification scheme for tour operators. The agreement sees the two organisations combine forces to offer sustainability training and certification for tour operators […]
#LaikipiaWildlifeForum AGM coming up
Dear Friends of LWF, 2018 has been a momentous year, as we move forward in support of new organizations and partnerships emerging in the Greater Laikipia landscape. Our strength lies in our collective action, and with a new Board of Directors, new Strategy, slightly new name, and your continued support. The new Laikipia Forum (the […]
#AirKenya updates
AIRKENYA NEWS UPDATE Dear ATC Readers, Greetings from Airkenya! Please find below important news updates from Airkenya: NO INCREASE RELATED to VAT ON FUEL We have had numerous enquiries on our position in regards to VAT which is now applied on fuel prices. AIRKENYA is pleased to advise that we shall not increase or effect […]
New UNWTO Global Report on Inclusive Tourism Destinations launched on the occasion of UN Day 2018
A new report by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), produced in collaboration with UNWTO Affiliate Member globaldit, presents a model for inclusive tourism destinations. ‘Global Report on Inclusive Tourism: Model and success stories” is launched on the occasion of the UN Day 2018 celebration in Madrid, Spain. Modelling inclusive tourism destinations on the capacity of […]
#IATA traffic forecasts over 8 billion travelers in 2037
IATA Forecast Predicts 8.2 billion Air Travelers in 2037 Eastward Shift in 20 year forecast Protectionism could reduce aviation’s benefits The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed that present trends in air transport suggest passenger numbers could double to 8.2 billion in 2037. The latest update to IATA’s 20-Year Air Passenger Forecast, shows that an […]
#IATA outlines urgent measures to mitigate Brexit crash
IATA Outlines Urgent Priorities to Minimize Brexit Impacts The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action by the UK and the European Union to put in place contingency planning for the continuation of air services in the event of a ‘no-deal Brexit’, and to move much faster to bring certainty to three […]
#AviaDev’s Jon Howell speaks to two of #Africa’s leading aviation experts
World Exclusive – Interviews with the Heads of AFRAA and AFCAC Jon Howell, Managing Director, AviaDev recently met with Abderahmane Berthe, AFRAA and Tefera Mekonnen Tefera, AFCAC who are both actively involved in the implementation of the SAATM. Amongst other things, we asked: What progress has been made? Are the airlines supporting SAATM? Whose responsibility […]
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
#Diani sees exciting sporting challenge return in November
DIANI TRIATHLON AND DIANI DUATHLON TO UNFOLD ON 25TH OF NOVEMBER ALONG #KENYA’S MOST SPECTACULAR BEACH (Posted 24th October 2018) • Triathlon and Duathlon are multi-sports consisting of different events, typically swimming, cycling, and running that are completed one after the other. • The Diani Triathlon and Duathlon is set for Sunday 25th November, 2018 […]
