#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 […]
#AirTanzania readmitted to the #IATA Clearing House
10 YEAR SUSPENSION FROM IATA CLEARING HOUSE ENDS AS AIR TANZANIA CLEARS OLD DEBTS (Posted 30th October 2018) Air Tanzania has been readmitted to the IATA Clearing House, ten years after being suspended from the platform for being unable to clear debts and related other reasons. This development was seen as a key element in […]
#WTMAfrica organizers step up marketing the event ahead of #WTMLondon
About WTM Africa Who Will You Meet Venue Information Contact Us WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Register your interest for WTM Africa 2019 by clicking on the button below. WTM Africa attracts an array of leaders from the industry and has become a true global marketplace for companies across the industry. Engage in real value […]
#Nigeria’s hospitality industry growth depending on funding
UNLOCKING NIGERIA’S HOTEL POTENTIAL DEPENDS ON FUNDING (Posted 30th October 2018) Trevor Ward the managing director of W Hospitality Group, says its Nigeria’s obvious scale and increasing economic sophistication that is fuelling expansion The rapid expansion in the number of hotel rooms, or keys as it’s known in the business, in Nigeria is an indication […]
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#Zimbabwe tourism news updates from Wilderness Safaris
As we have been celebrating Zimbabwe every day for the last 25 years – against all odds – we are thrilled to have returned to Chikwenya in Mana Pools National Park, alongside local Zimbabweans including John Mapondera and Joe Wright from Capmount Lodges. With a joint vision that goes far beyond tourism, and aspires to […]
First #JFK to #NBO flight lands in #Nairobi
KENYA AIRWAYS’ INAUGURAL NON-STOP FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK CITY LANDS IN NAIROBI (Posted 30th October 2018) Kenya Airways’ inaugural non-stop flight from New York City to Nairobi was welcomed at the international airport by Kenya’s Deputy President William Samoei Ruto. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft christened “Magical Kenya” touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport […]
#UNWTO ensures that #sustainability is felt on new statistics formats
SUSTAINABILITY SET TO SHAPE NEW REPORTING FORMATS FOR TOURISM STATISTICS (Posted 30th October 2018) The World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) initiative Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) received a boost last week when its working group met in Madrid (24-25 October). After successful pilot studies to produce credible and comparable data, the initiative is on track […]
Karioga Keseke is still CEO of Tourism Authority in #Zimbabwe
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Chef Fatima to lead Top Abuja Chefs to Abuja Jabamah Chef Fatima Nasiru will be leading Abuja’s Top Chefs as they showcase ‘A Taste of the North’, a presentation of Nigerian Food Culture at the 6th Abuja Jabamah, the Nigerian Travel Expo. …more details Chef Fatima Nasiru […]
#KaribuKiliFAir announces 2019 dates and opens bookings
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 […]
TopHotelNews says global hospitality giants continue their march into #Africa
Global Hospitality Companies Continue to expand in Africa As visitors from within and outside of Africa increase their frequency of travel within the continent, major hotel brands are increasingly taking notice of a rapidly expanding market. READ MORE
#WTMLondon to hold inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards
WTM is getting in touch again because we don’t want you to miss out on the travel industry’s celebration of the year — the International Travel & Tourism Awards, on Tuesday 6 November at Tobacco Dock, London. There’s still time to join an absolute A-list of guests, including BBC, Telegraph Media Group, Expo2020 and International […]
#Atta to hold members event during #WTMLondon
Atta WTM Networking Event Monday 5th Nov
#WWF celebrates a decade of internships
TEN YEARS OF SUCCESS WITH INTERNSHIPS MARK A MILESTONE FOR WORLD WIDE FUND (Posted 30th October 2018) South Africa’s move towards a green economy will need creative and innovative leaders to tackle the complex social and ecological issues and risks facing us today. Yet, graduate unemployment in South Africa grows at an unprecedented rate each […]
Emirates launches new biometric path for passengers
#EMIRATES INTRODUCES NEW TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE (Posted 30th October 2018) Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport. Utilising the latest biometric technology – a mix of facial and iris […]
#UNWTO looks at the Future of Tourism
UNWTO AND #PATA LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF TOURISM (Posted 30th October 2018) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the People’s Government of Guilin, China held the 12th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook on 25-27 October 2018. This year’s edition – ‘The Future of Tourism: Road to […]
#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 […]
