#Fastjet pulling the plug on funding their #Tanzania operation
REGULATORY DELAYS, ROUTE DENIALS AND HEAVILY TILTED AVIATION PLAYFIELD SEEN AS REASONS FOR DECISION (Posted 04th October 2018) Disturbing news are emerging from Fastjet’s head office that the airline apparently decided to halt funding for their Tanzanian franchise, the first in the group to take to the skies and for many years faithfully serving Tanzanian […]
#France’s #AccorHotels aims at greater market share in #Africa
ACCOR HOTELS – A YEAR OF GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTS IN AFRICA (Posted 04th October 2018) Straight from the just ended Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Nairobi, AccorHotels (www.AccorHotels.com), the world’s leading travel & lifestyle group, announced a record year of development in Africa. Beginning with the 50% stake in the Mantis Group in April, […]
Le Chateau | Brasserie Belge News
This Saturday We are Serving Live Oysters !! And we would like you to be a part of this special event. These are choice live oysters flown in from Ireland’s top oyster farm Harty. We will be so psyched to host you. We will be serving starting at 7pm so and seats are limited so […]
#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 04th 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 […]
#AfricanParks News Updates
We’re on a mission to protect Africa’s wildlife. When we undertake the long-term management of national parks across Africa, we’re ensuring that wildlife and their habitats are protected, and that local communities are positively impacted too. Here are just a few of the exciting things we’ve been working on in the past 12 months: We […]
#VictoriaFalls gets new business class service from #Airlink
UPMARKET APPEAL OF VICTORIA FALLS BOOSTED AS AIRLINK INTRODUCES BUSINESS CLASS ON THEIR FLIGHTS (Posted 04th October 2018) Flights by Airlink from Cape Town to Victoria Falls will now feature a business class to give added value to passengers arriving from overseas, having travelled in the front cabin of their airline of choice and, after […]
#TourismTattler’s latest edition is now available for ATCNews readers
Africa’s Travel Growth Exceeds Expectations continue reading Aquila Leads Inflatable Boat World Champs continue reading Etiquette Guide for Chinese Events continue reading Mantis Initiates Road Clean Up Campaign continue reading BON Adds Third East African Hotel continue reading The Many Hats A Chef Wears continue reading Sanbona Unveils Revamped Lodges continue reading Inspiration for Contemporary Cuisine continue […]
#Benin embraces Public-Private Partnership for Conservation
BENIN’S PRESIDENT PATRICE TALON ENDORSES CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE SECTOR (Posted 04th October 2018) (From left to right: Benin Minister of Foreign Affairs Aurélien Agbenonci, CBS News Correspondent Lara Logan, H.E. President Patrice Talon of Benin, Mr. David Bonderman of Wildcat Foundation, and Mr. Peter Fearnhead CEO of African Parks.) Conservation organization #AfricanParks recently hosted […]
#IATA – Ten Years of reducing Carbon Emissions
A DECADE ON DOES THE CHALLENGE REMAIN TO LOWER AVIATION CARBON EMISSIONS (Posted 04th October 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined air transport businesses and associations to reaffirm its commitment to a sustainable future as the aviation industry marked ten years since agreeing an ambitious joint strategy for reducing carbon emissions. "Ten years […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Hyatt Banks on Africa Tourism, Plans to Open 9 Hotels by 2020 Zacks Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced its plan to expand footprint in Africa by adding nine hotels therein. Backed by such strategic endeavors, the company intends to double…Read more>> Visiting Africa? Consider Community-led Tourism So Your Dollars Will A difference and Your […]
Two Antonov aircraft collide at Khartoum’s international airport
AIRCRAFT COLLISION CLOSES KHARTOUM RUNWAY (Posted 03rd October 2018) Two Sudan Air Force Antonov AN26 and AN32 aircraft collided on the Khartoum airport runway earlier today, effectively grounding air traffic in and out of Sudan’s capital city. One of the two aircraft, the AN26, first entered service in 1980 under MSN 10404 while for the […]
Five star #Sankara to take a #MarriottHotels franchise
SANKARA OWNERS TAKE ON MARRIOTT FRANCHISE (Posted 03rd October 2018) While a formal announcement of the Sankara owners is still awaited has Alex Kyriakidis, Marriott’s Vice President for Africa and the Middle East earlier today let it slip that a franchise agreement has been signed between the global hotel giant and Westlands Hotels, the owning […]
Opportunities in Africa for Hotels
The 4th Annual Design Mission Africa Summit is set to be held in December in South Africa The 4th Annual Design Mission Africa Summit is an upcoming African business summit between high-level decision makers of buyers and suppliers of the Sub-Saharan Africa’s real estate business. Decision makers from buying and supplier companies are brought together […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News Updates
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily aviation news, courtesy of #CAPA, by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Hilton launched ‘Big Five’ during #AHIF in #Nairobi
IT IS A ‘BIG FIVE‘ FOR HILTON (Posted 03rd October 2018) Hilton today, at the sidelines of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, announced an initial investment of USD$1 million to drive sustainable travel and tourism in Africa. To do so, the company will focus on five key areas – Hilton’s Big Five: Youth Opportunity: investing […]
#Uganda’s #Semliki National Park records new antelope species
HIGHLY ENDANGERED WESTERN BONGO CAPTURED ON CAMERA TRAP IN SEMLIKI (Posted 03rd October 2018) (Image by Wikipedia) Uganda’s wildlife based tourism industry has a reason to celebrate as for the first time a Western Bongo, aka Lowland Bongo, was spotted in the Semliki National Park, a transboundary conservation area with Congo on the other side […]
#Mauritius based aircraft leasing company Veling has a story to tell
AFRICAN AIRCRAFT LEASING COMPANY MAKES WAVES (Posted 03rd October 2018) The VELING GROUP was founded in 2002 with a mission to offer solutions to their aviation partners by engaging and retaining the best talent to build long term mutually beneficial relationships. The Veling Group today focuses on leasing, sales and remarketing of commercial airliners and […]
#TTG Travel Awards hand #QatarAirways another trophy
‘BEST INFLIGHT SERVICE‘ AND ‘BEST MIDDLE EASTERN AIRLINE‘ FOR THE 9TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR (Posted 03rd September 2018) Qatar Airways continues its award-winning year by clinching the ‘Best Inflight Service’ Award at the 29th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2018. The airline was also named the ‘Best Middle Eastern/African Airline’ for the ninth consecutive year at the […]
Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi due for official opening this week
HILTON GARDEN INN PREPARES FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING (Posted 02nd October 2018) The Hilton Garden Inn at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will see its official launch this week, when Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife will perform the function. The hotel, in operation since earlier this year, has rapidly gained in popularity, with both […]
#GoPlaces #Kenya reports on #AHIF’s first day
2nd to 4th October 2018 Dear ATC Readers, Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2018 DAY 1 Sharing Moments Africa Hotel Investment Forum(AHIF) 2018 DAY 1 – Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi The Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) 2018 commenced today 2nd October 2018 At Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill. Discussions happening at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi […]
#WTMAfrica2019 preparations gain momentum
Why Visit? Who Will You Meet Host City Contact us Register your interest for WTM Africa 2019 Be part of Africa’s must-attend event for the travel industry, whether it be to discover the latest trends, seek out new products, expand your network or find the opportunities that will drive your personal and commercial success. To […]
New trends at #WTMLondon2018
At this year’s WTM London, you’ll see a big new addition. All over the show, we’ve added Inspiration Zones based around particular regions. These are places to browse, explore and discover niche products and upcoming trends. They’re where you’ll find real inspiration. We’ve also added to our conference programme: you’ll find the 2018 programme has […]
Passengers want more says #IATA
HUMAN TOUCH SEEN AS HUGELY IMPORTANT AS PASSENGERS DEMAND MORE FROM NEW TECHNOLOGIES (Posted 02nd October 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2018 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which showed that passengers are looking to new technology to give them more control, information and improve efficiency when they travel. Based […]
Ol Kiombo Airstrip unserviceable
#SAFARILINK SUSPENDS OL KIAMBO LANDINGS (Posted 02nd October 2018) Information has been received this afternoon that Safarilink has, for now, suspended flights into the Ol Kiombo airstrip in the Masai Mara due to local conditions. The airline has requested that clients booked into and out of this strip in coming days contact Safarilink to ensure […]
#NTW2019 Media Briefing in #Lagos
Avantgarde Tours Limited, the organizers of Nigeria Travel Week, in conjunction with the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) and the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) hereby issue an invitation to attend a joint press briefing in Lagos that will take place on Friday, 5th October 2018 […]
Air transport, according to #IATA, supports over 65.5 million jobs
AIR TRANSPORT PLAYS A MAJOR ECONOMIC ROLE FOR JOBS (Posted 02nd October 2018) The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). The report, Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders, explores the fundamental role civil aviation plays […]
#UNWTO Awards – Call for Applications / Nominations
Laikipia Wildlife Forum News Updates
In our edition this month…. The "game changer" in Mukogodo More Ccrop for a Ddrop of Water! Big Step in Wildlife Monitoring for IlMAMUSI Rangers Smart Water For Agriculture Fund One Dog At A Time! Farming in Pastoralist Communities: "This is a game changer!" Grace Korosian is a resident of Arjiju, a village located at […]
MasterCard index unveils #Lagos as the most Visited City in Sub Sahara Africa
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 […]
#Hilton set for major expansion in #Africa
HILTON PLANS TO DOUBLE ITS INVENTORY IN AFRICA (Posted 02nd October 2018) As Hilton continues to grow its presence in Africa by introducing new brands and entering new countries, Hilton today announced it is on track to more than double in size in the next five years with the opening of Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, […]
