#PrecisionAir granted exemption by #Kenya’s competition watchdog
‘PERMISSION GRANTED‘ TO MOVE FROM CODE SHARE TO FARE ALIGNMENTS AND REVENUE SHARE (Posted 17th September 2018) Kenya’s Competition Authority has granted permission to both Precision Air and major shareholder Kenya Airways to move beyond their present code share arrangements and form a joint venture between them. Under the exemption now granted can the […]
Sun Africa’s Nyali Beach continues beach cleanups
WORLD CLEAN UP DAY BRINGS OUT NYALI BEACH’S STAFF IN FORCE (Posted 16th September 2018) World Clean Up Day, held every year on the 15th of September, gained greater prominence around the globe this year to a good part over the campaign to cut down on plastic waste which has been polluting rivers, lakes and […]
More growth for #BrusselsAirlines in August affirms annual trend of new records
16.6 PERCENT PASSENGER GROWTH IN AUGUST KEEPS RECORD BREAKING YEAR ON COURSE (Posted 16th September 2018) In August Brussels Airlines boarded 137,282 more passengers compared to the same period last year, representing a growth of 16.6%. The airline’s Seat Load Factor increased by 1.5 percentage points to a total of 86.5%. The pressure on the […]
#ReunionIsland releases key tourism data
REUNION RECORDS SUBSTANTIAL YEAR ON YEAR GROWTH IN TOURISM ARRIVALS AND SPENDING (Posted 14th September 2018) More than 190 million euros of expenditure by foreign tourists were recorded during this first half of 2018, nearly 50 million more than last year at the same time, representing more than one million Euros tourist spending per day […]
#IATA Cargo Market Data for Q3 of 2018
IATA RELEASES CARGO DATA FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2018 (Posted 14th September 2018) Key points: Annual growth in air freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) slowed to 2.8% in the three months ended July – its slowest pace on this basis in more than two years. While FTKs are continuing to increase in seasonally adjusted (SA) terms, […]
#IATA Financial Monitor for August 2018
IATA AVAILS DATA ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 14th September 2018) Key points: The latest Q2 2018 data reaffirm a decline in airline profitability compared to the same quarter a year ago. Industry-wide cash flow generation is broadly unchanged vs. Q2 2017. Global airline share prices edged higher in August, matching the […]
#Uganda’s tourism public sector in a state of disarray
UGANDA TOURISM BOARD AXED IN MOVE GOVERNMENT MAY COME TO REGRET (Posted 14th September 2018) When in the early part of the century the Ugandan government came up with a scheme to merge the Uganda Tourism Board and the Uganda Investment Authority, was the combined tourism private sector under the umbrella of the Uganda Tourism […]
More #IATA Training offers
Courses Locations Dates Cargo Accident Investigation and Prevention Beijing, China 3 – 7 Sep Cargo Skills and Procedures Singapore 3 – 7 Sep Temperature Controlled Cargo Operations Beijing, China Madrid, Spain 3 – 5 Sep 26 – 28 Sep Cargo Marketing and Advertising Miami, United States 4 – 7 Sep ULD Operations Beijing, China 5 […]
#IATA Training updates
Courses Locations Dates Aircraft Weight and Balance Frankfurt, Germany 3 – 7 Sep Station / Ground Handling Management Beijing, China 3 – 7 Sep Human Factors in Ground Operations Singapore 5 – 7 Sep Aircraft Turnaround Coordination and Loading Supervision with RampVR Beijing, China Geneva, Switzerland 10 – 13 Sep 17 – 20 Sep Airport […]
#BrusselsAirlines launches stopover packages for #Belgium
FLYING VIA BRUSSELS WITH BRUSSELS AIRLINES? WHY NOT STOP OVER WITH THEIR NEW PACKAGE DEALS? (Posted 14th September 2018) Brussels Airlines launched a new travel option for connecting passengers to visit different Belgian cities during their layover in Brussels, to get even more out of their trip. Belgium Stop Over allows travelers for a visit […]
#Marriott reveals new member benefits
MEMBERS ONLY BENEFITS UNVEILED BY MARRIOTT (Posted 14th September 2018) Stepping up its experiences game, Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) continues to create memories that connect with members through their passions be it culinary, culture, music or lifestyle. The company has added countless redemption opportunities for its loyalty members giving them the opportunity to bid their points […]
#Marriott banks of #Sheraton success
Marriott Looks Forward to Sheraton Success [Download Chain Report] Since Marriott acquired Sheraton in 2016, one of the biggest stories in the hospitality industry has been how Marriott plans to revive this ailing and aging brand. We take a look at how Sheraton’s success could mean big money for Marriott. READ MORE
#MountKenyaTrust set for 60+ climb in January 2019
We are pleased to launch the Mount Kenya 60+ climb! Organised by Anne Tissier, the MKT Festival Coordinator, in her 60th year. ‘If not now then when …’ Anne with a group of seven others will scale the lakes, forest, moorlands and peak – all in support of Mount Kenya Trust’s work. 16 to 22 […]
#Porini / #Gamewatcher news updates from #Kenya
Dear ATC Readers, We are continuing to enjoy high season here in Kenya, where the conservancies and parks are brimming with wildlife. Guests at our Porini Safari Camps in particular have had some wonderful game-viewing in the past few weeks. Our safari guides are always keen to show visitors the varied wildlife, and they also […]
The latest ‘Livingstone Bi-Weekly’ is now available for ATCNews readers
NEWS FROM #ZAMBIA #ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND, BY GILL STADEN (Posted 14th September 2018) Inside this edition you will find news galore about Zambia, Zimbabwe and more about by simply clicking on the following link: https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/tlbw12sept18.pdf Bars closed in Livingstone Old Photos of Livingstone Clean Up Day Art Competition at Chipembele Celebrities join in the #KeepLuangwaFlowing […]
#AuricAir adds flights to #MafiaIsland for whale watching season
DAILY FLIGHTS added to MAFIA Island for the Whale Shark Season 2018/2019 01st of October 2018 to 31st of March 2019 This year don’t miss the chance of watching these beautiful giants. Swimming with the biggest fish in the sea is an awesome experience that is easily accessible from Mafia Island, Tanzania. Here, the season […]
Win a trip to #Uganda with ‘Travel Africa’
Don’t forget to enter this competition for a chance to win a 7-day Primates & Wildlife tour of Uganda! This great competition has been put together by the team at Wildfoot Travel, one of the UK’s leading African travel specialists. To be in with the chance of winning, all you have to do is enter […]
#WineTourism – applauded by #UNWTO
UNWTO SAYS WINE TOURISM SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT (Posted 14th September 2018) UNWTO called for wine tourism to be made part of national tourism and rural development policies at the 3rd UNWTO Wine Tourism Conference in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova (6-7 September 2018). The two days of discussions engaged experts from 30 countries and addressed […]
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
‘Official Kenya’ finally embraces the coastal whale and dolphin migration
WHALE MIGRATION OFF THE KENYA COAST MAKES IT INTO THE KTB TOP TO DO LIST (Posted 14th September 2018) Resort and tourism operators in Watamu have expressed their delight that the work done vis a vis whale and dolphin watching over the past seven years has finally been recognized by both tourism board and the […]
Tour of #Karamoja set to explore the slopes of Mt. Moroto
02ND TOUR OF KARAMOJA SCHEDULED FOR #UGANDA’S INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND (Posted 14th September 2018) The Tour of Karamoja team and their partners invite you to the 2nd edition of the annual Mountain Bike Event taking place on the slopes of Mountain Moroto during Uganda’s Independence Weekend (6-9 October 2018). SIGN UP! U Get all the relevant […]
Meet #CoastalAviation at #MKTE2018
In case you are attending the Magical Kenya Travel Expo this year in Nairobi, meet the Coastal Aviation team of Gian Paolo Casati and Sichele Msamati. Would you like to come hear more about Coastal Aviation, whilst in Nairobi? Our Sales Manager Gian-Paolo Casati and our Customer Relations Executive from Dar es Salaam Sichile Msamati […]
#AirSeychelles elevates Remco Althuis from Acting CEO to full appointment
REMCO ALTHUIS TAKES PERMANENT CEO POSITION AT AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 14th September 2018) Air Seychelles earlier today confirmed the appointment of Remco Althuis as its new Chief Executive Officer. Board members of both shareholders, the Government of Seychelles and Etihad Airways have approved the appointment. Jean Weeling – Lee, Chairman of Air Seychelles Board said: […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 36 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 14th September 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Beaches & Swimming Pools for the tourism industry. b. Minister Anil Gayan, Tourism Minister of Mauritius on working visit to Seychelles. c. Tourism needs respect and understanding. […]
Air Peace expands fleet with #Boeing #B737MAX deal
#AIRPEACE GOES INTO EXPANSION MODE AHEAD OF NATIONAL CARRIER LAUNCH (Posted 14th September 2018) Air Peace has earlier in the week signed a deal with Boeing for the purchase of 10 Boeing B737Max8s. The move is seen against the background of attempts to launch a Nigerian national airline which, following a grand announcement at the […]
#IATA – Women in Leadership
FIVE AVIATION / AEROSPACE STAKEHOLDERS LAUNCH GLOBAL STUDY ON WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP (Posted 13th September 2018) Five stakeholder organizations in the aviation and aerospace industry will launch a global study – "Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling" – to identify and promote means by which the aviation and aerospace industry can more effectively recruit and advance […]
#UNWTO News update 78
Coming Up: World Tourism Day 2018 Every year, on 27 September, World Tourism Day is celebrated. This celebration brings with it a chance to emphasize tourism’s actual and potential contribution to sustainable development. Innovation and digital transformation is this year’s focus, with the official World Tourism Day celebration in Budapest, Hungary to explore the many […]
#Zambia News Updates by Gill Staden
A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA – TOURISM NEWS UPDATES (Posted 13th September 2018) More current news from Zambia by Gill Staden, available for ATCNews readers by clicking on the link below: https://awindowonzambia.com/august-2018/
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines Introduces Lido/Flight 4D Into Its System Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Group and Lufthansa Systems announced the introduction of Lufthansa’s Lido/Flight 4D solution in Ethiopian’s flight planning system…Read more>> INFRASTRUCTURE South Africa: City of Cape Town Relaxes Water Restrictions, Tariffs to Level 5 allAfrica The City of Cape Town […]
#UNWTO’s first start up competition will be held in collaboration with #Globalia
UNWTO TAKES LEAD TO PROMOTE START UP’S (Posted 13th September 2018) A Global Success: 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition in Collaboration with Globalia • More than 3000 projects from 132 countries were presented • It constitutes an initial mapping of entrepreneurial and pioneering talent on disruptive innovation for sustainable tourism businesses • The 20 semi-finalists […]
