#Africa among the continents with the fastest hospitality growth
EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA SHOW SIGNIFICANT GROWTH (Posted 05th November 2018) TopHotelNews reports that Africa is among the continents with a high hospitality growth rate: Europe, Middle East and Africa Show Major Hospitality Gains [Download Construction Report] Europe, Middle East and Africa, while culturally dissimilar for the most part, are a trio of regions […]
#Kampala gets first high class delicatessen shop
LE GOURMET ADDRESSES GROWING SOPHISTICATION OF KAMPALA SHOPPING (Posted 05th November 2018) The keenly anticipated opening of Le Gourmet, Stephan Duyck’s latest venture on Quality Hill in Nsambya / Kampala, took place over the weekend, though a formal opening is still being planned. The new shop, full of high quality delicatessen, premium meat cuts, sausages, […]
#Fastjet’s future looks brighter as #Zimbabwe begins to clear airline payments
ZIMBABWE’S GOVERNMENT PLEDGES TO PAY OUTSTANDING AIRLINE REMITTANCES (Posted 05th November 2018) Information was received from a regular source in Harare that the new government of President Mnangagwa will set aside at least 4 million US Dollars per month for airlines, to repatriate their ticket sales revenues to their respective home offices. Zimbabwe, under former […]
FlySax adds Beech 1900D to fleet
25 YEAR OLD BEECHCRAFT 1900D JOINS FLY SAX FLEET (Posted 05th November 2018) (File photo of a Beech 1900D) Fly Sax, an airline associated with Fly 540, has taken delivery of a Beechcraft 1900D, which is owned by Sentry Aircraft Leasing 8 LLC in the United States. The aircraft which first entered service in September […]
#Atta to hold EGM tomorrow on the sidelines of #WTMLondon2018
#AFRICA’S LEADING TOURISM TRADE ASSOCIATION DUE FOR NEW CONSTITUTION (Posted 05th November 2018) Atta will be holding an EGM (Extraordinary General Meeting) tomorrow at 6pm, i.e. Tuesday November 6th at Excel during WTM in London to approve the motion “that the Articles of Association of the company shall be cancelled and replaced in totality by […]
#Fly540 loses legal battle with former employee
FLY 540 TOLD TO PAY 9.3 MILLION SHILLING TO FORMER #UGANDA COUNTRY MANAGER (Posted 04th November 2018) Jackie Arkle, former country manager of Fly540 in Uganda, has won her court case and was awarded an overall sum of 9.3 million Kenya Shillings handed to her by Justice Maureen Onyango of Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations […]
#EritreanAirlines also adds more flights to Addis Ababa
ERITREAN ADDS FOURTH WEEKLY FLIGHT BETWEEN ASMARA AND ADDIS (Posted 04th November 2018) Eritrean Airlines too is tapping into the increasing traffic between Addis Ababa and Asmara and has announced a fourth weekly flight between the two capital cities. Already flying a Boeing B737 on the route on Monday, Thursday and Sunday will a fourth […]
#Rwanda becomes Alibaba Group’s first partner in #Africa
#ALIBABA AND RWANDA TO JOINTLY PROMOTE TOURISM AND TRADE (Posted 03rd November 2018) The first electronic world trade platform (eWTP) hub in Africa was launched in Rwanda; Key initiatives include assisting Rwandan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to sell to Chinese consumers, promoting Rwandan tourism and providing capacity building to empower Rwanda’s digital economy Earlier […]
#Mombasa’s Moi International Airport to go #solar
#MOIINTERNATIONALAIRPORT SIGNS UP FOR SOLAR POWER PLANT (Posted 03rd November 2018) Moi International Airport will mark a regional first when the contract signed with Solarcentury has been delivered and a new solar power plant been commissioned. The installation, expected to have a lifespan of at least 25 years, is expected to massively reduce the airport’s […]
#Zambia Travel News Updates
A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA – BY GILL STADEN (Posted 03rd November 2018) The introduction to this newsletter is the Trumpeter Hornbill. They are fruit-eaters and, at this time of year, are happily flying between trees to eat the fruit and seeds. They are very common at the AVANI Resort. The photograph above is of the […]
#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 […]
