#Atta due for restructuring to meet new legal requirements in the #UK
MAJOR LEGAL CHANGES IN THE OFFING FOR ATTA AS UK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET (Posted 02nd October 2018) Atta, today Africa’s leading international tourism trade association, was formed in 1994 as a trade association to promote tourism to Africa. In 2000, new Articles were drawn up and the association became a “Company Limited by […]
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Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa hosts Johnnie Walker Open
THE JOHNNIE WALKER OPEN – FIRST TOURNAMENT AT THE NEWLY COMPLETED 18-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE (Posted 02nd October 2018) The past few decades has seen golf tourism gain popularity in Africa. South Africa has created the very successful Sunshine Tour and now hosts two events on the European tour. The Morocco Golf Open is the […]
#GorillaHighlands – News Update Issue 2
Isabelle Masozera explains Rwanda’s gorilla naming ceremony to those who have never been (1 minute); part of our recent 7 Practical Things article Don’t Miss Gorilla Highlands Bootcamp The second edition of our newsletter begins with an invitation to the annual Bootcamp, taking place 17-21 November 2018. As long as you have interest in the […]
#Marriott eyes major expansion in #Africa
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL REVEALS ROBUST EXPANSION PLANS ACROSS AFRICA (Posted 02nd October 2018) Ahead of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, did Marriott International announce rapid expansion plans across Africa. Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunities are driving the momentum of growth for the company, amplified by five new hotel signings. The […]
#IATA reports record load factors for August 2018
STRONG TRAVEL DEMAND IN AUGUST LEADS TO RECORD LOAD FACTORS (Posted 02nd October 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August 2018 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 6.4% compared to the year-ago period. This was slightly above the 6.1% annual increase for […]
#QatarAirways ups #Airbus #A350 order
FIVE STAR AIRLINE SWITCHES AN INITIAL 5 AIRCRAFT FROM THE A350-900 TO THE A350-1000 (Posted 02nd October 2018) Qatar Airways has announced that it has upgraded five of its current order of A350-900s to the higher-capacity A350-1000. The airline has already taken delivery of 30 A350 aircraft (27 A350-900 and three A350-1000) from the total […]
#AfricanUnion to hold meeting of tourism ministers in #Nairobi
AFRICAN UNION MINISTERIAL SUB-COMMITTEE ON TOURISM (Posted 02nd October 2018) On the sidelines of Kenya’s annual international tourism trade show, the Magical Kenya Travel Expo or in short #MKTE, will an African Union one day committee meeting take place in Nairobi, chaired by Kenya’s tourism and wildlife cabinet secretary Najib Balala. The First Ordinary Session […]
#BrusselsAirport News Updates
Discover more of Africa with #BrusselsAirlines There is plenty to discover in Africa and Brussels Airlines wants to make it as easy as possible for you to experience all of that splendour. That is exactly why the airline will start its daily flights to Africa as of January 2019. The airline will add 3 extra […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 39 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 30th September 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Budget time is upon Seychelles – are we ready to rise to the occasion? b. A sad week it was for Seychelles as Tourism loses a quiet […]
#Mombasa’s north coast – a story of both sad decline and hope for better days ahead
THE #KENYA COAST – A STORY OF ROT AND RENEWAL (Part 4 of four) (Posted 30th September 2018) While in Europe did opportunity finally arise to complete the promised 4th part of the review of my visit to the Kenya coast in July and August. Much has been written about it before, relevant links shown […]
#Uganda’s new #Nile bridge ready for grand opening in October
OCTOBER OPENING FOR NEW BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER NILE IN #JINJA (Posted 29th September 2018) (Picture courtesy of UNRA) The stage has now been set for the official launch of the new bridge over the River Nile in Jinja in October, on or soon after the country commemorates Independence Day on the 09th of next […]
Final hurdle taken for #KenyaAirways to launch New York flights
‘LAST POINT OF DEPARTURE‘ PERMIT GRANTED BY US AUTHORITIES FOR #KENYA’S MAIN AIRPORT (Posted 29th September 2018) With the last regulatory hurdle now out of the way, following the approval of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as a ‘Last Point of Departure‘ or in short ‘LPD‘ can the planned flights from Nairobi to New York […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.- AFRICA RELATIONS Kagame tells U.N. delegates Africa’s global position must change AfricaNews Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame told delegates at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Africa’s global position must change in response to recent positive developments on the continent…Read more>> INFRASTRUCTURE President Weah Pitches Next 5-Yr Agenda at 1st UNGA Address FrontPage Africa […]
#UNWTO takes lead towards Digital Transformation
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION AT THE CORE OF #WTD2918 (Posted 28th September 2018) World Tourism Day 2018 was observed in Budapest, Hungary yesterday (27 September 2018) with the official celebration focusing on the digital transformation in tourism, a World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) priority. The event examined how investment in new technology provides the sector with […]
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
#TAAG to launch #Luanda to #Lagos flights
NEW FLIGHT LINK BETWEEN #ANGOLA AND #NIGERIA EASES CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGES (Posted 28th September 2018) TAAG has announced the launch of thrice a week flights between the Angolan capital Luanda and Lagos in Nigeria, due to commence in the first half of November this year. The aircraft used for the flight will be a Boeing B737 […]
#MKTE2018 ante portas
150 HOSTED BUYERS SET TO MEET WITH 185 EXHIBITORS IN #KENYA’S PREMIER TOURISM FAIR (Posted 28th September 2018) Kenya is hosting representatives of over 30 countries from across the globe participating in their premier tourism fair, the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) which is set to run from 03rd to 05th October 2018. Already are […]
#EcoTourismKenya announces the 2018 #EcoWarriors
WORLD TOURISM DAY CELEBRATION IN #KENYA INCLUDES THE NAMING OF NEW ECO WARRIORS (Posted 28th September 2018) ATCNews.org extends happy congratulations to all winners and all those who participated in the event. Ecotourism Kenya is proud to announce the winners of the 13th Edition of the Eco Warrior Award. The theme for the 2018 […]
#BrusselsAirlines to go daily to #Banjul
BELGIAN FLAG CARRIER SET TO GO DAILY TO THE GAMBIA FROM JANUARY 2019 (Posted 28th September 2018) Brussels Airlines, the Lufthansa Group’s champion for connections from the European capital to Africa, has announced an increase in flight frequencies for Banjul. Presently does the airline offer four flights a week which will be upped to daily […]
#Fastjet announces the latest financial results
HUGE RISE IN REVENUES BUT LOSSES RISE TOO AS FASTJET PRESENTS RESULTS AS OF 30TH OF JUNE (Posted 28th September 2018) Revenues rise year on year from 21.2 million USD to 30.1 million USD Loss increases year on year from 13.2 million USD to 14.6 million USD Those were two of the key elements of […]
#Dubai, #SouthAfrica and #NCAC win best stands at #Akwaaba
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. New sphinx uncovered in Egypt Liberian President to attend world Tourism day at Providence Island Why are Africans so disinterested in […]
News from #KafuntaSafaris in #Zambia
Dear ATC Readers! It is hot in Luangwa! Summer is definitely upon us, despite a very strange episode of rain earlier in the month as you can see on this photo taken right from the lodge by Wilson. As always at this time of year, the bush is extremely dry, except for the lagoon […]
Great Business Class Fares with #BrusselsAirlines to Europe and New York
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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
#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 27th September 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 their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
Book your ‘Karibu Kilifair’ space early
STAND BOOKING FOR 2019 NOW OPEN! 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 40% to now 25,000 […]
#UN grants #Seychelles nearly 15.000 square kilometres of added ocean space
SEYCHELLES SECURES CONTINENTAL SHELF EXPANSION (Posted 27th September 2018) The 47th Session of the UN Commission on Limits of Continental Shelves has reportedly granted the Seychelles an extension of their continental shelf area of nearly 15.000 square kilometres. 14.840 sq km’s is the exact size of it which will give the Seychelles additional exploration rights […]
#Hyatt sets entry date for #Kenya
HYATT PLACE AND HYATT HOUSE DUE TO OPEN IN #NAIROBI IN 2020 (Posted 27th September 2018) Ahead of the upcoming Africa Hotel Investment Forum, in short #AHIF, which will take place in Nairobi this year again from the 02nd to the 04th of October, has Hyatt announced plans to open two properties in the Kenyan […]
