#Breaking News as new #KWS Board appointed
BALALA APPOINTS WILDLIFE EXPERTS TO KWS BOARD (Posted 02nd August 2018) Tourism and Wildlife Secretary Najib Balala showed his critics why he remains the man to do the job in this portfolio, as only weeks after the disastrous relocation attempt of Eastern Black rhinos to Tsavo – which cost the lives of ten – he […]
#KWS woes increase after rhino relocation disaster as devastating audit report is published by #PWC
PWC AUDIT REPORT FROM APRIL LEAKED INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AS BLAME GAME OVER RHINO DEATHS HEATS UP EVEN MORE (Posted 02nd August 2018) Ten of the eleven relocated rhinos, which were taken from Nakuru and Nairobi national parks to a new location in Tsavo East, have been survived by a single animal which is […]
#RwandAir – among the Top 10 most improved airlines in 2017/8
RWANDAIR’S FOCUSED EXPANSION PAYS OFF BIG TIME AS AIRLINE MAKES IT INTO THE TOP 10 OF #SKYTRAX MOST IMPROVED CARRIERS (Posted 02nd August 2018) Skytrax, the global industry leader in airline and aviation related rankings, has named RwandAir as the 10th most improved carrier in the world, recognizing the relentless march of the Rwandan national […]
#AirTanzania to launch flights to #Entebbe and #Bujumbura
AIR TANZANIA PLANS FOR FLIGHTS FROM DAR ES SALAAM TO ENTEBBE AND BUJUMBURA TO START IN LATE AUGUST (Posted 02nd August 2018) Air Tanzania will bring their new Boeing B787 Dreamliner to both Entebbe / Uganda and to Bujumbura / Burundi, when the airline launches their planned regional flights later in August. The use of […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tourism Propelling Initiatives Ongoing to ‘Lift’ Mara Region Tanzania Daily News IN a bid to facilitate smooth tourists’ movement in Mara Region and those seeking entry into the country from neighbouring Kenya for touring Serengeti National Park (SENAPA), the government here is working hard to improve key infrastructures…Read more>> Tourism Potential – Cameroon Can […]
#ReunionIslandTourism continues to support the private sector
The "Rendez-vous du créateur" is organized by the Reunion Island Tourism (IRT), in order to accompany the project leaders and owners of tourist structures in the accommodation sector (guest room , lodging, table d’hôte, unusual accommodation, camping …) wishing to create or develop their activity. The "Rendez-vous du créateur" is organized by the Reunion Island […]
#AHIF updates ahead of the #Nairobi conference in October
REPORT: Shifting Market Frontiers: Africa Rising The Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) is attended by the highest calibre international hotel investors of any conference in Africa. It is the leading hotel investment conference that connects business leaders from the international and local markets, driving investment into tourism projects, infrastructure and hotel development across Africa. As […]
#QATARAIRWAYS Special Sale is on right now
48-Hour Sale. Save up to 25%. Book now > Dear ATC Readers in Uganda, Today and tomorrow only, take advantage of exclusive online discounts of up to 25% on Economy Class tickets to Pisa, Dublin,London and more incredible destinations. Limited time offer. Book online by 23:59 Thursday.* We look forward to welcoming you on board. Qatar Airways Book now > * […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS BLOG: Live from Sydney – insights from the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit Welcome to live coverage from The Blue Swan Daily of activities in Sydney, Australia at the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel….. More While margins are being revised downwards, the current airline […]
#UNWTO – Sustainable Future for Urban Tourism
SUSTAINABILITY KEY TO THE FUTURE OF URBAN TOURISM SAYS UNWTO (Posted 01st August 2018) Urban tourism and its potential for more sustainable and inclusive cities will be the major focus of the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism (16-19 September 2018) in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Summit aims to set out a vision […]
#StrathmoreUniversity the venue for 3rd African Conference on Sustainable Tourism
3RD #ACOST SCHEDULED FOR 31ST OCTOBER TO 02ND NOVEMBER AT STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY IN #NAIROBI (Posted 01st August 2018) Strathmore University School of Tourism and Hospitality in collaboration with African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW)-Kenya welcome you once again to the 3rd ACoST bringing together academia, trade professionals, students and other industry experts for a unique […]
#Conservation seeks new ways to attract attention
SKETCHING A FUTURE FOR #ELEPHANTS (Posted 01st August 2018) Sketch for Survival was the idea of UK based conservation charity, the Real World Conservation Trust. On average one African elephant is poached for its tusks in the wild every 26 minutes. That’s more than 55 a day. The trust asked leading professional wildlife artists and […]
#Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards – who will hold the Masterclass?
#ATFL2018 ORGANIZERS ANNOUNCE MASTERCLASS DETAILS (Posted 01st August 2018) Marina Novelli(PhD), a Professor of Tourism and International Development at the University of Brighton (UK), which is an Affiliate Member of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has been chosen to lead Sustainable Tourism Product Development Masterclass on the margins of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum […]
Hotel Conference returns to #London
Last year’s TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR in London was a blast and we are very much looking forward to the next conference in London at the 25th of September. Learn more about the event through the article below. Your TOPHOTELNEWS Team TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR EVENT COMING BACK TO LONDON Autumn is just around the corner, and with it comes the […]
#Fastjet News
#TourismTattler’s latest edition is now available on ATCNews
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 01 August 2018 Editor’s Top Picks: Is SA Ready For ‘Smart’ Hotel Rooms? continue reading SA’s Tourist Arrivals Grow 2.5% in 2018 continue reading 8 Reasons to Attend #THINCAfrica18 continue reading SANParks Marks World Ranger Day continue reading Hotels a Prime Target for Cyber Threats continue reading Tourvest Promotes […]
#Africa #Top100 Tour Operators award winners emerge
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond More winners emerge for Africa Top 100 Tour Operators award Organizers of the Africa Top 100 Tour Operators have announced that more winners have emerged from 17 African countries for the awards which would hold at the 14th Akwaaba African Travel Market at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, […]
#WYSETravel releases new market study for the under 30 generation
Dear ATC Readers, We have just released the travel industry’s most comprehensive look into the under-30 travel market, New Horizons IV, and thought you would be interested to read the latest on the global state of youth and student travel. Purchase the report Key findings inside New Horizons IV include: Growing information intensity, with a […]
#Zambia #Tourism News from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear ATC Readers, Unless you were lost, deep in the African bush for the past few weeks, you would have heard that Kafunta River Lodge turned 20 on 4th July! We invited all our guests and fans to celebrate with us by means of a contest! See the list of winners further down! Of course […]
#CEOForum2019 to take place in #Kigali #Rwanda
2019 AFRICA CEO FORUM SET FOR KIGALI (Posted 31st July 2018) The 2019 Africa CEO Forum will take place in Kigali from the 25th-26th of March, 2019 at the Kigali Convention Center. The Africa CEO Forum is the largest international gathering of decision-makers and financiers from the African private sector. This was announced today during […]
Keen on business from #SouthAmerica
We want to share some great news with you: visitor satisfaction increased 5% reaching 80%. All the work we do is aimed at offering our clients the best experience possible and it’s proving to be worth it. See what some of our visitors said: “Everything was excellent; the space, the stands, lots of contacts with […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News Updates
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS It’s a hot start to the summer at western Europe’s leading airports; Antalya holds the top spot in terms of capacity growth The warm weather conditions that much of western Europe has enjoyed in July has been replicated in terms of seat growth at the major airports….. More Launch of the Krispay digital […]
Celebrating 25 Years | Sudan Print | For Rangers Ultra and more…
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News Updates July 2018 News Dear ATC Readers, We celebrated World Chimpanzee Day… … And 25 years of Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary on the 14th July, 2018. We took the day to reflect on all that Sweetwaters has been able to achieve since it started in 1993. Growing from three to 39 chimpanzees […]
#AccorHotels – seeking to read the mind of their guests
(Courtesy of TopHotelNews) With more than 200 new hotels in the pipeline AccorHotels is one of the top players in the international hospitality industry. Especially in the Asia/Pacific/Africa region Accor is strongly expanding its portfolio with 92 projects and 23,600 rooms that are scheduled to open within the next couple of years. We are also […]
#SunAfricaHotels’ Nyali Beach cleans up their beach
HARRISON NJOROGE LEADS THE SUN AFRICA NYALI TEAM TO CLEAN UP THEIR BEACHES (Posted 31st July 2018) Good news from the coast came in as the staff of the Sun Africa Nyali Beach Hotel a few days ago engaged in a major beach clean up. Not only was seaweed raked up but most importantly rubbish […]
#News #Updates from the #Laikipia #Wildlife Forum
In our July Edition…. Disney Conservation Project in Arjiju Village New Leadership for the MKEWP Council Lessons from Farmers’ Day in Laikipia and Meru Counties LTA engages with County Government on tourism board formation Solar-Powered Fence Takes Shape in Arjiju Village Margaret Wambua- LWF Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Wilfred Mejooli-Makuarian Rangelands Coordinator and Senteu Ole […]
#Safarilink set for #Kisumu flights
#KENYA’S PREMIER BEACH AND BUSH AIRLINE TO LAUNCH KISUMU FLIGHTS (Posted 31st July 2018) Safarilink has told ATCNews.org that the airline is planning to launch twice daily flights to and from Kisumu out of their base at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. A morning and late afternoon service will be operated with a Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft […]
The Blue Swan Daily Aviation News
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS There’s a big buzz around Voice recognition, but in reality Voice app technology needs to evolve significantly to meet traveller needs Voice apps continue to captivate travellers and travel service providers alike, but in reality a significant runway remains for those applications to maximise the user….. More easyJet offers ‘just turn up and […]
#IATA – Practice makes perfect
Over the years IATA Training has developed a diversified array of courses that utilize simulation. The software-supported exercises are incorporated into our training programs to allow participants to experience the practical adaptation of their theoretical learning in a simulated real-life environment. LEARN MORE
#AntonovAN2 crashes near #Kamako #CongoDR
ANOTHER ANTONOV CRASH IN CONGO CLAIMS 5 LIVES (Posted 30th July 2018) (Image of Antonov AN2 aircraft with some technical information) An Air Kasai Antonov AN2 has crashed near the town of Kamako in the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming the lives of 5 of the occupants while reportedly the pilot and one passenger survived […]
