#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 13th 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 […]
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
#TourismTattler’s latest edition is now available on ATCNews
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 12 September 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: First Captive-born Cheetah Released at Kuzuko Lodge Continue Reading Tips for Safe Solo Female Travel Continue Reading Marriott Unveils Loyalty Experiences Continue Reading WTTC Calls For Action Continue Reading #CelebrateThailand This #TourismMonth Continue Reading Coworking Days To Swap London For Cape Town Continue […]
#Qatar Airways announces flights to Mombasa
KENYAN AVIATION AUTHORITIES YIELD TO TOURISM INDUSTRY PRESSURE (Posted 10th September 2018) In a long overdue development has Kenya apparently granted traffic rights to Qatar Airways. The airline had twice before attempted to launch flights to the Kenyan port city but found themselves at the receiving end of objections at the last minute, prompting them […]
Another deadly #aircrash in #SouthSudan
LET 410 CRASH FROM #JUBA TO #YIROL CLAIMS 18 LIVES IN SOUTH SUDAN (Posted 09th September 2018) (Picture by Radio Miraya correspondent) A flight from Juba to the town of Yirol ended in disaster when the aircraft crashed into Lake Yirol, killing at least 18 of a reported 21 on board. Among those who perished […]
#EthiopianAirlines upgrades flight planning systems
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES INSTALS STATE OF THE ART FLIGHT PLANNING SYSTEM (Posted 08th September 2018) Ethiopian Airlines Group and Lufthansa Systems announced the introduction of Lufthansa’s Lido/Flight 4D solution in Ethiopian’s flight planning system. This new generation of the proven flight planning solution from Lufthansa Systems offers extensive automation and optimization functions for flight planning and […]
#KenyaAirways announces added flights to #Seychelles, #Mauritius and #CapeTown
SEYCHELLES AND MAURITIUS TO BE SERVED FIVE TIMES A WEEK OUT OF NAIROBI (Posted 07th September 2018) (One of Seychelles’ award winning beaches) Kenya Airways earlier today confirmed that they will add a further two nonstop flights between Nairobi and Cape Town, effective 01st of December this year. Already effective 28th of October will Mauritius […]
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 07th 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 […]
Seronera departures by air overshadowed by security checks
NEW REGULATIONS FOR SERONERA DEPARTURES NOT WELL RECEIVED BY TOURISTS (Posted 07th September 2018) UNPLANNED – UNCOORDINATED – UNNECESSARY? When in late August airlines serving the Seronera airfield reported that new security measures were sprung on them as well as on tourists, did a combined shaking of heads take place that more bureaucratic nonsense was […]
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
#IATA data confirm travel numbers at an all time high
IATA – TRAVEL NUMBERS AT RECORD HIGH (Posted 06th September 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2017. Worldwide annual air passenger numbers exceeded four billion for the first time, supported by a broad-based improvement in global economic conditions and lower average airfares. At the same time, airlines connected a […]
#HemingwaysWatamu puts whale migration on top 10 activities list
HEMINGWAYS HOSTS 2018 HUMPBACK WHALE WATCHING EXCURSION (Posted 06th September 2018) Luxury hotel operator Hemingways Collection has welcomed the albeit belated launch of the Twin Migration Campaign by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. The campaign, under which ‘official Kenya’ finally recognizes this natural spectacle, seeks to promote the annual migration of humpback whales along […]
#UAE, #Pakistan and #Spain show highest percentage growth for #Kenya outbound travel
SURPRISE COUNTRIES EMERGE WITH HIGHEST GROWTH OF KENYA’S OUTBOUND TRAVEL (Posted 06th September 2018) The countries that have seen the greatest growth in flight bookings from travellers in Kenya1 in the last 12 months are the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan and Spain, according to analysis conducted by Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), the leading Travel Commerce Platform. Fastest-growing […]
Vincent Coste joins Gulf Air as Chief Commercial Officer
GREENER PASTURES FOR VINCENT COSTE AS HE JOINS GULF AIR AS CCO (Posted 06th September 2018) It did not take long for Vincent Coste to re-emerge in the airline industry after he was named as the new Chief Commercial Officer of Gulf Air, based in Bahrain. This also confirms that he left Kenya Airways on […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Chad signs deal with Ethiopian Airlines Business live Ethiopian Airlines and the government of Chad have signed an agreement to launch Chad’s new national carrier on October 1, officials said on Friday….Read more>> South African Airways offers special low fares from Washington, DC for travel to Africa this fall and […]
#KwitaIzina ‘namers’ named
23 BABY GORILLAS TO BE NAMED NEXT SATURDAY IN RWANDA (Posted 05th September 2018) Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is excited to announce this year’s Kwita Izina gorilla namers today. These namers include Rwandan and international conservationists, sports personalities, renown philanthropists and diplomats. 23 baby gorillas will be named in this years’ event. The Kwita Izina […]
#Tanzania’s Precision Air eyes #Dodoma flights
PRECISION AIR EYES CHATO AND DODOMA (Posted 05th September 2018) Tanzania#s leading airline Precision Air is reportedly considering to start flights to the capital city of Tanzania Dodoma and the town of Chato in Geita. The airline, which was established 25 years ago is currently operating from Dar es Salaam to 10 domestic destinations. Speaking […]
News from #Zambia
#Boeing gives added insights into their B777X programme
Join us TODAY at 11:30 AM PDT (18:30 UTC) as we share more of the #777X than ever before! We’ll bring you up close to the static test airplane in the Everett factory, and you’ll see an entire 777X for the very first time. We’ll show you the progress from the nose to the tail, […]
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
#TourismTattler’s latest edition is now out
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 05 September 2018 Editor’s Top Picks: Cape Winelands Conference To Explore Cuisine Innovation continue reading ON19 Restaurant Edutainment Series continue reading The Final Straw For Fairway Hotel continue reading First Group Upgrades Port Owen Marina continue reading SA Unveils 2018 Gold Coin Series continue reading Local Is Lekker for South Africans continue […]
Wannabe hotel in Kampala again under the spotlight
PEARL OF AFRICA HOTEL IN KAMPALA ALLEGED TO HAVE BROKEN LABOUR LAWS (Posted 05th September 2018) In a precursor to yet another change of name and / or management have the notorious Hamid brothers yet again stepped into a legal minefield, after allegedly ordering all of the hotel’s staff to sign new temporary contracts, before […]
5th Annual Hotelier Summit North Africa coming closer
The World Tourism Organization envisions a bright future for Africa. Over the next couple of years, that the number of tourist arrivals on the continent will increase from about 50 million to 130 million. A growing number of African countries and regional authorities are taking steps to make travel there easier to plan, safer and […]
Twin Otter crash in Ethiopia kills 18
NEWS ONLY EMERGING NOW OF AIR FORCE TWIN OTTER CRASH IN ETHIOPIA (Posted 05th September 2018) Information is finally emerging from Ethiopia where on the 30th of August an Ethiopian Air Force DHC 6 Twin Otter crashed near the town of Mojo. The aircraft was reportedly en route from Dire Dawa-Aba Tenna D Yilma Airport […]
#KwitaIzina2018 kicks off with a ‘Conversation on Conservation’
KWITA IZINA 2018 WEEK GOES UNDERWAY IN #KIGALI (Posted 04th September 2018) The fourth edition of the Conversation on Conservation has officially opened earlier today in the Kigali Cultural and Exhibition Village. The two-day forum brings together conservation and tourism experts from around the world to discuss, debate and find solutions for conservation challenges. The […]
#Atta Media Awards postponed until 2019
ATTA POSTPONES MEDIA AWARDS (Posted 04th September 2018) Dear ATC Readers, Unfortunately Atta had to postpone the Media Awards until 2019. With this in mind, the 31st of August deadline has now been extended to 31 December 2018 and submissions will be accepted until this date. If you have already submitted but would like to […]
#EthiopianAirlines attains #ISO certification
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES GETS ECO CERTIFIED (Posted 04th September 2018) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa earlier today announced that it has been certified by ETA umweltmanagement Ltd., an independent environmental verifier, for establishing and maintaining environmental management system in compliance with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. Regarding the certificate, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group […]
More #IATA training opportunities
Certain conditions apply. View details here. Courses Subject Area Locations Dates Legal and Financial Issues for Air Navigation Service Providers Air Navigation Services Brussels, Belgium 10 – 14 Sept Advanced Safety Management Systems in Civil Aviation Safety Madrid, Spain 10 – 14 Sept Gestión de calidad y servicio en la aviación Civil Aviation Buenos Aires, […]
Love #Golf? Been to #Fancourt? Here is your chance to vote for their #ManorHouse
BECOME A ‘FAN’ OF FANCOURT AND VOTE FOR THEM (Posted 04th September 2018) Fancourt Estate – located on South Africa’s famous Garden Route – is pleased to announce that The Manor House Boutique Hotel has been nominated in the 2019 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. These world-renowned accolades are a trusted mark of quality […]
