#Marriott merges Loyalty Programmes
MARRIOTT UNIFIES ALL GROUP LOYALTY PROGRAMMES UNDER ONE ROOF (Posted 27th August 2018) A new era is beginning for the more than 110 million members of Marriott International’s (www.Marriott.com) award-winning loyalty programs – Marriott Rewards, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards, and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). For the first time since Marriott International acquired Starwood Hotels […]
#AirSeychelles helps promote Destination #Seychelles in #SouthAfrica
AIR SEYCHELLES PARTICIPATES IN HOLIDAY EXPO (Posted 27th August 2018) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has participated in Holiday Expo, one of the largest holiday and travel shows in South Africa. Present at the Seychelles Tourism Board stand visitors at the event were able to learn more about the carrier’s […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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The #SaintAnge #Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 34 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 26th August 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. 30 Most Magical Islands on the Planet by Ashley Moor’s report in BEST LIFE with Le Domaine De L’Orangeraie Resort & Spa listed for Seychelles. b. Five […]
#HemingwaysWatamu presents itself in new splendour
REFURBISHMENT AND MODERNIZATION CATAPULTS HEMINGWAYS WATAMU BACK INTO 5 STAR STATUS (Posted 26th August 2018) (View across the Indian Ocean from the new rooms in the ‘North Wing’ of Hemingways Watamu) Reaching the top in one’s field or profession is one thing, staying there an entirely different proposition of course. When the old Seafarers Hotel […]
#Alitalia announces return to #Mauritius
NEW FLIGHT CONNECTIONS TO LINK ITALY WITH MAURITIUS (Posted 25th August 2018) Effective 26th of October will Alitalia, the financially ailing national airline of Italy, return to Mauritius with three flights per week. The new connection, leaving Rome every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday evening, will use an Airbus A332, offering passengers a three class configuration […]
#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 25th August 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 […]
#AirTanzania set to launch #Entebbe flights on Sunday
COMPETITION ON DAR ES SALAAM TO ENTEBBE ROUTE HEATS UP AS ATCL PREPARES TO LAUNCH FLIGHTS (Posted 25th August 2018) Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday are the traffic days when Air Tanzania will fly between Dar es Salaam and Entebbe, via Kilimanjaro, entering into direct competition with Precision Air which launched flights on the route […]
#Ethiopian signs deal with #Chad to launch national airline
#CHADIANAIRWAYS TO TAKE TO THE SKIES BY OCTOBER (Posted 24th August 2018) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, earlier today announced that it has finalized agreements with the Government of Chad for the launch of Chad’s new national carrier. Ethiopian will hold a 49 percent stake […]
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 the following link: www.blueswandaily.com
#AirKenya to drop coastal services from January 2019
AIR KENYA SUSPENDS COAST ROUTES IN 2019 (Posted 24th August 2018) Dear ATC Readers, Greetings from AIRKENYA! As we enjoy the current high season we recognize that we would never have been where we are without your support. AIRKENYA was the pioneer airline to offer schedule flights into Ukunda and also the oldest operator into […]
Ebony Magazine plans return to #Africa Tour to #Ghana
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. The West‚ not China‚ exploiting Africa‚ says Chinese ambassador to SA Knights Of St Mulumba Creates New Sub-Councils In Lagos Metro […]
It is #Seychelles Month!
AIR SEYCHELLES JOINS THE SEYCHELLES TOURISM BOARD TO CELEBRATE SEYCHELLES MONTH (Posted 23rd August 2018) Air Seychelles, the national airline of Seychelles has joined the Seychelles Tourism Board in Johannesburg to celebrate destination Seychelles during the month of August and September. A series of activities are being organized as part of the campaign to provide […]
#PrecisionAir partners with #SouthernSunHotel to boost PAA loyalty programme
PRECISION AIR PARTNERS WITH SOUTHERN SUN HOTEL AND AKEMI RESTAURANT TO AWARD FREQUENT FLYERS (Posted 23rd August 2018) Tanzania’s Precision Air has signed a new partnership with Akemi Restaurant and the Southern Sun Hotel to award Precision Air’s loyal customers through its frequent flyer Program ‘PAA ROYAL’. Under the partnership Precision Air’s customers will enjoy […]
Don’t miss the #Atta event during #MKTE2018
Atta MKTE 2018 Networking Event
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 the following link: www.blueswandaily.com
Corporate Council on Africa News Update
TOURISM Namibia: More Jobs Expected in Tourism Sector All Africa There are forecasts of an increase in employment within the travel and tourism industry, based on the assessment of what the industry contributed to employment in 2017…Read more>> Overseas Tourists to SA Still Below 2013 levels Independent Online The release of the Tourism 2016 report […]
The latest #TourismTattler is out …
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 22 August 2018 Editor’s Top Picks: Timbavati Welcomes New Warden continue reading How Mining Benefits Africa’s Economy continue reading African Diplomat Kofi Annan Dies at 80 continue reading The Killing of Tourism in South Africa continue reading How To Earn Bitcoin Without Investing Hard Cash continue reading Weekly SA Forex […]
#Watamu and #Vipingo – Where excellence pays off
THE KENYA COAST – A MIXED PICTURE OF TOP QUALITY, MEDIOCRITY AND SAD DECLINE (Part 3 of four) MEDINA PALMS AND VIPINGO RIDGE – AN UNBEATABLE COMBINATION OF EXCELLENCE (Posted 22nd August 2018) (Medina Palms, Kenya’s only 5* resort north of Mombasa) Watamu, like Malindi, is facing the challenge to turn itself into more […]
#Safarilink to launch double daily #Kisumu flights on 03rd of September
SAFARILINK SET TO LAUNCH NEW ROUTE TO KISUMU (Posted 22nd August 2018) It is official now that Safarilink is launching a new service to Kisumu from 03rd of September. The double daily service to Kisumu means a total of 14 flights per week providing passengers a convenient connection to all of Safarilink’s best Beach and […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#WTM2018
Dear ATC Readers, We’d love you to join us for the party of the year during WTM London. Taking place on the evening of Tuesday 6 November at the iconic Tobacco Dock, the first ever International Travel & Tourism Awards is the place to be seen. Complete an amazing day at WTM London by unwinding […]
#ReunionIsland is waiting for you
Reunion Island is waiting Taking place at Monetcasino this weekend from 25 to 26 August 2018, the Holiday Expo is the place to learn more about what makes Reunion Island #theultimateisland. Nestled in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, Reunion Island has earned a sound reputation as the ultimate island destination for travellers who […]
#EthiopianAirlines and #Zambia’s Industrial Development Corporation sign airline deal
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES SIGNS FINAL DEAL WITH ZAMBIA TO ESTABLISH NEW AIRLINE (Posted 22nd August 2018)
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#Rwanda signs #BASA with #Italy
ITALY AND RWANDA SIGN BILATERAL AIR SERVICES AGREEMENT (Posted 21st August 2018) Rwanda on Monday signed a bilateral air services agreement with Italy following the conclusion of the negotiations some time ago during a global aviation meeting in Colombo. The agreement, in short called BASA, now paves the way of airlines from the two countries […]
#Zambia sets dates for #LICAF2019
Livingstone International Culture & Arts Festival 4th – 6th April, 2019. The Livingstone International Culture & Arts Festival boasts of outstanding events that gives attendees something to look forward to every year. Events range from Public Performances by various cultural groups and pop artists, Street Carnivals, Gala Dinners. The festival is among the fastest growing […]
#IATA expects significant growth in #aviation jobs
JOB GROWTH IN AVIATION INDUSTRY ON THE CARDS (Posted 20th August 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of a global survey of Human Resources professionals in the aviation industry highlighting key challenges in talent acquisition, training and retention*: More than 73% of respondents expect the major areas of job growth to […]
The Blue Swan Daily Aviation News
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No African country is a top source market for #Tanzania
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features reports that cover a wide […]
