#Zambia announces dates for #ZATEX2019
#TOURISM STAKEHOLDERS TO MEET IN #LUSAKA IN MAY NEXT YEAR (Posted 09th July 2018) Information was received just now that the Zambia Tourism Agency has set the dates for their country’s main international tourism trade show, ZATEX. The 2019 dates will be from the 02nd of May to the 04th of May, again to be […]
#RwandAir eyes #AddisAbaba before #Guangzhou
RWANDAIR’S NEXT DESTINATION – ADDIS ABABA (Posted 09th July 2018) Sources close to RwandAir have confirmed that the airline is working on the launch of their next destination, which will be number 27 across Africa, Europe, the Gulf and India. Addis Ababa – President Kagame is currently the Chairman of the African Union which is […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 27 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 08th July 2018) As every week has Alain St. Ange just published his weekly report from the Seychelles and readers of www.ATCNews.org are once again able to read it: The editorial this week highlights: a. Saint […]
#Ghana’s Tourism Authority set to host inaugural #Africa Tourism Leadership Forum
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM (Posted 08th July 2018) The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) in collaboration with Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) and its lead partner Grant Thornton have opened registration for the Inaugural Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards 2018 today. As a Pan-African project, this is the first-ever Africa travel and tourism […]
#QatarAirways launches new menus for economy class
SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS NOT JUST FOR PREMIUM PASSENGERS AS QATAR AIRWAYS RAISES MEAL STANDARDS IN ECONOMY CLASS (Posted 08th July 2018) Qatar Airways has just revealed a series of enhancements to its Economy Class on-board menus, designed to elevate customers’ experience when they travel with the award-winning airline. The new enhancements, which will become available in […]
#EthiopianAirlines lands in #Asmara #Eritrea
HISTORIC MOMENT AS ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TOUCHES DOWN IN ASMARA AFTER 20 YEARS (Posted 08th July 2018) (Ethiopian Prime Minister arrives in Asmara for historic visit) Ethiopian Airlines earlier today landed in Asmara, the capital of neighbouring Eritrea, in a high profile VIP flight, carrying H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic […]
#Porini Conservancies – Time to tell their story of conservation and community support
INSPIRATIONAL CONSERVATION WORK COMBINED WITH COMMUNITY SUPPORT – THE WAY TO GO FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN #KENYA (Posted 08th July 2018) Below is an open letter from the founder of Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps, Jake Grieves-Cook, to anyone who is interested in coming to East Africa on a wildlife photographic safari and who wishes […]
#Segera’s Bird Nest – a night time safari experience second to none
INNOVATION AT FIVE STAR LEVEL MUST BE EXTRA SPECIAL AND THE ‘BIRD NEST‘ IS! (Posted 08th July 2018) (Birdnest at the Segera Retreat) Segera and NAY PALAD have joined forces to launch the one-of-a-kind Bird Nest at THE award-winning five star Segera Retreat in Kenya – arguably one of the most innovative and luxurious sleep-out […]
#Cessna #GrandCaravan in landing drama at #Padek #SouthSudan
PASSENGERS AND CREW HAVE NARROW ESCAPE AS C208B SUFFERS HEAVY DAMAGE ON LANDING (Posted 08th July 2018) (File picture of 5Y-BUC by Flex Air Charters) A Cessna Grand Caravan C208B, registered in Kenya as 5Y-BUC, reportedly suffered a forced landing near the airfield in Padek, South Sudan. The aircraft, manufactured in 1994, MSN 208B0400 appears […]
Hotel Executive Lounges – the latest measure to separate the boys from the men
LEADING HOTEL? NOT IF THERE IS NO EXECUTIVE LOUNGE FOR GUESTS! (Posted 06th July 2018) (Arty display at the Sheraton Kampala’s 10th Floor Executive Lounge) I am well aware that some people pull faces when I, in their opinion, ‘harp on‘ about the class some hotels in Kampala show, and then of course not ‘harp […]
To merge or not to merge, that is now the question in #Zimbabwe’s aviation scene
AIR ZIMBABWE AND ZIMBABWE AIRWAYS – SPECULATION IS MOUNTING ON A JOINT FUTURE (Posted 06th July 2018) Reports are coming out of Harare that the Zimbabwean government may consider merging their two airlines, Air Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Airways, to consolidate their airline holdings. Air Zimbabwe, the erstwhile national airline, is saddled with debt which has […]
#SzB2019 – Final Call For Artists
Sauti za Busara 2019 Organizers are now super busy preparing the 16th edition of Sauti za Busara which will take place in Stone Town, Zanzibar from 7th – 10th February 2019. The full line up of artists and events will be announced in October. Over four days and nights festival features include: 3 Live Stages: […]
#LAM’s Board of Directors pays the price for failing to fly the Mozambique Prime Minister
‘YOU ARE FIRED‘ DOES THE MOZAMBIQUE GOVERNMENT TELL THE BOARD OF THE NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 06th July 2018) No money for fuel was clearly not the excuse the Mozambique Prime Minister wanted to hear when his plane reportedly could not take off due to lack of fuel, caused due to lack of payment. The local […]
The Blue Swan Daily – #Aviation news from around the globe
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS European airspace – the promise of unremitting delay Europe’s air traffic management (ATM) network added +4.4% more movements in 2017, bringing the total to 10.6 million for the year. Overseen by the Eurocontrol….. More EMEA Monthly Route Recap – July 2018 In this week’s exclusive Blue Swan Daily Infographic, we once again delve […]
#Seychelles taxi association faces brighter future
GRIEVANCES HAVE BEEN HEARD AND RESOLVED SAYS SEYCHELLES TAXI ASSOCIATION CHAIR (Posted 06th July 2018) The Chairman of the Seychelles Taxi Owners and operators Jemmie Bonne said today that the Taxi Committee Members who had been meeting with the Ministerial Committee under the Chairmanship of Minister Charlette and the working committee at the Department of […]
A Window on #Zambia – the latest news compiled by Gill Staden
A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA (Posted 06th July 2018) My header is from Wildlife Camp, South Luangwa. The caption was: Winter sunset. Quite cold this year or maybe we are getting old !!! This was followed by a comment: Vote for old The opening salvo was taken from a video by Gavin Opie of Nkonzi Camp, […]
#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 06th July 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 […]
#UNWTO News Updates
International Tourism exceeds expectations in the first months of 2018 International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not only continuing the strong 2017 trend, but exceeding UNWTO’s forecast for 2018. Growth was led by Asia and the Pacific (+8%) and Europe (+7%). Africa […]
Julian Edmunds retires as #Atta chairman
FIONA JEFFERY APPOINTED NEW ATTA CHAIR AS JULIAN EDMUNDS RETIRES FROM BOARD (Posted 06th July 2018) (Julian Edmunds seen here at the Sarova Stanley Hotel last year with Atta CEO Chris Mears and Atta President Nigel Vere Nicoll) It has now been confirmed that Julian Edmunds, former long serving CEO of Tanzania’s Coastal Aviation, has […]
New domestic #airline launches on #Madagascar
#TSARADIA – #AIRMADAGASCAR’S DOMESTIC SUBSIDIARY – TAKES TO THE AIR (Posted 06th July 2018) A first major aviation development has taken place on Madagascar, following the partnership agreement between Air Austral of Reunion and Air Madagascar. Tsaradia, a new domestic offspring of the national airline, took to the skies earlier this week and will operate […]
#Kigali #Rwanda hosting the African Aviation Week
#AVIASSIST CONTINUES TO CHAMPION #AVIATION SAFETY (Posted 06th July 2018) A dedicated African Aviation Week championing best practice, market liberalisation and world-class safety standards across the continent will be held in Kigali, Rwanda from 10-14 September. The initiative is being promoted by the AviAssist Foundation, Ground Handling International and the AviaDev Africa forum. The week […]
#Atta seeks sponsors for key events
Sponsorship Opportunities – Are you interested to come on board?
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Business Environment: The President of the Corporate Council of Africa (CCA), Ms. Florie Liser received in audience by the CGECI Vice President, Mr. Ahmed CISSE Abidjan A delegation of the Corporate Council of Africa (CCA) composed of Mrs. Flore Liser, and Mr. Biova Kabine, respectively President and Director of Investment and […]
#Accra #Weizo inspires interlining among West African Airlines
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. Why African American Financial Planners Are Nearly Nonexistent, And How To Fix It Air Peace joins league of African carriers with […]
#Volotea signs commercial deal with #APG
#EthiopianAirlines signs joint venture deal to manufacture key aircraft cabin components in #Addis
AIRCRAFT SEAT COVERS, SEAT BELTS, CABIN CARPETS AND MORE – MADE IN #ETHIOPIA (Posted 05th July 2018) (Now actually 101 aircraft following the delivery of the first Boeing B737MAX earlier in the week) Ethiopian Airlines Group has finalized a feasibility study and signed a partnership business agreement with ACM Aerospace of Germany pursuant to the […]
The Blue Swan Daily
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Premium economy gets the tick from corporates but not all products are the same Premium economy continues to be a key opportunity for airlines all over the world. More and more airlines have introduced this important class of service….. More As United doubles up on Singapore – San Francisco, how will Singapore Airlines […]
#IATA reports continued strong growth in passenger demand
PASSENGER DEMAND REMAINS HIGH IN MAY (Posted 05th July 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 6.1% compared to the same month in 2017, which was a slight pickup from 6.0% year-over-year growth for April 2018. Capacity […]
The latest from #TheFisayo – The trials and tribulations of a young blogger
Travel blogging seems to be fun and stylish, and I have written several articles on how to blog and travel (CLICK HERE), but what you are not told is that it is not always fun. In Fact it is more of work than fun it self, this is mostly if you vlog. Being that I […]
#Karongwe – home of the Big Five and home of five lodges
FORGET KRUGER – KARONGWE IS THE PLACE TO VISIT (Posted 05th July 2018) Recent visits to South Africa brought back memories, of exploring the #GardenRoute, strolling around #Knysna, walking the famous golf courses of #Fancourt and finally of a visit to #Karongwe, a private game reserve not far from the boundaries of the Kruger National […]
