Najib Balala stops Hell’s Gate National Park construction
KWS OFFICIALS IMPLICATED IN HELL’S GATE AMUSEMENT PARK SAGA TO GET INTERDICTED (Posted 28th April 2018) Kenya’s Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala wasted no time after he got tagged left right and centre on his Twitter and other social media accounts about the ongoing construction of an amusement park inside the Hell’s Gate […]
#Abuja now and #CapeTown next as #RwandAir expands destination network
NEW DESTINATIONS FOR RWANDAIR (Posted 28th April 2018) Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday will flights now connect the two capital cities of Rwanda and Nigeria, after RwandAir launched services from Kigali to Abuja yesterday. Senior Manager for Promotions and Customer Loyalty Mr. Patrick Manzi said that the addition of Abuja, RwandAir’s second destination in […]
#CapeTown keeps attracting huge events as water shortage continues to bite
‘SAVE LIKE A LOCAL‘ IS THE NEW SLOGAN FOR CONFERENCES HEADING TO CAPE TOWN (Posted 28th April 2018) Tourism and in particular MICE business is the backbone of Cape Town’s economy, underscored by the fact that the city leads in Africa as per ICCA statistics seen with the most conferences and other MICE events held […]
#BrusselsAirlines #Uganda honours travel and cargo agents
TRAVEL AND CARGO AGENTS REMAIN IMPORTANT TO BRUSSELS AIRLINES TO FILL THEIR DAILY FLIGHTS (Posted 28th April 2018) (Brussels Airlines Uganda Country Manager Geert Lemmen seen here with agents) Brussels Airlines, flying daily between Entebbe and the European capital of Brussels, has for long been the number one choice of many Ugandan travelers – leave […]
#LICAF turns spotlight on #Zambia Tourism and the city of #Livingstone
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 Victims fight back, As Nigeria battles the demons Kenya Student films Lecturer in Sexual harassment case Sex for Marks case […]
#Seychelles welcomes a new tourism minister
DIDIER DOGLEY SUCCEEDS MAURICE LOUSTAU-LALANNE IN TOURISM (Posted 28th April 2018) Following the recent failure to have new nominees for cabinet positions vetted by parliament, where the opposition has the majority, has President Danny Rollen Faure taken the initiative and yesterday reshuffled and in fact reduced his cabinet. Moved from the portfolio of Tourism, Civil […]
#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 28th April 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 […]
Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands looks back at one year of operations
#PARKINN BY #RADISSON – A YEAR OF SUCCESS (Posted 27th April 2018) (Seen here from right to left are Mercy Njiru, Marketing and Communications Manager, Ruth Mwalwa, Sales Manager and Eric Muiruri, F&B Manager of the new Park Inn Nairobi during an earlier visit to the hotel) A year ago was it Kenya’s President Uhuru […]
#AviaDev’s Jon Howell speaks to #IATA’s Lara Maughan
IATA’S HEAD WORLDWIDE AIRPORT SLOTS COMMENTS ON HER ROLE (Posted 26th April 2018) Jon Howell of AviaDev recently spoke with Lara Maughan who is IATA’s head of worldwide airport slots. ATC Readers will find excerpts of the interview right here: Airport slot negotiations are the preserve of the World’s more congested airports. However, the SLOTS […]
#UNWTO publishes joint report with #EU on Tourism in #Europe
NEW REPORT SHEDS LIGHT ON TOURISM DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPE (Posted 26th April 2018) The new report ‘European Union Tourism Trends’, prepared by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in cooperation with the European Commission, underscores tourism’s major social and economic benefits for 28 countries comprising the European Union (EU). EU destinations welcomed 538 million international overnight […]
Change at the helm of #Safarilink as John Buckley set to retire at the end of the year
JOHN BUCKLEY’S UPCOMING RETIREMENT MARKS THE END OF AN ERA (Posted 26th April 2018) (Alex Avedi – CEO Designate of Safarilink) Few individuals have left a mark in Kenya’s bush and beach aviation as significant as John Buckley did. When John retires at the end of the year he will go into the Kenyan general […]
Fly Africa 2.0 Reloaded – the end of the road?
HAS FLY AFRICA’S AOC EXPIRED? (Posted 26th April 2018) Onlookers are confused and left to wonder … is it FlyAfrica.com or FlyAfricaClub.com? Checking on one of the websites brings the result: Welcome to flyafricaclub.com This Web page is parked for FREE, courtesy of GoDaddy.com. while the other shows: This site can’t be reached flyafrica.com took […]
#AviaDev2018 – get ready to schedule your route development meetings
Schedule your one-on-one route development meetings from 08th of May AviaDev has invested in a bespoke meeting system for #AviaDev2018 which will be going live on 08th of May for attendees to start selecting those airlines, airports and suppliers they want to meet during the event. Take a look at how easily you can request […]
Visit #America and fly with #BrusselsAirlines
DEALS OF A LIFETIME WITH BRUSSELS AIRLINES FOR FLIGHTS TO NORTH AMERICA (Posted 26th April 2018) Washington From $ 888 Return* BOOK NOW » Book now Toronto From $ 800 Return* BOOK NOW » Book now New York From $ 888 Return* BOOK NOW » Book now Denver From $ 888 Return* BOOK NOW […]
Major coup for #Rwanda as CHOGM2020 heads to #Kigali
RWANDA TO HOST SECOND EVER COMMONWEALTH SUMMIT IN AFRICA IN 2020 (Posted 26th April 2018) (Front row seat for President Kagame at CHOGM2018 – Front row seat for Rwanda in 2020) Following CHOGM2007, which was held in Kampala / Uganda, will the Commonwealth Summit return to Eastern Africa in 2020 when Rwanda, aka the Land […]
#AviaDev launches groundbreaking African #aviation podcast series
AVIADEV PIONEERS AFRICAN AVIATION PODCAST SERIES (Posted 26th April 2018) Jon Howell, the Founder and CEO of AviaDev, Africa’s premier event driving air connectivity to, from and within the African continent, yesterday launched the much anticipated podcast series with the inaugural four interviews featuring aviation experts and economists from around Africa. A podcast is a […]
Tsavo Safari Camp swept away by tsunami like flash flood
TSAVO SAFARI CAMP FALLS VICTIM TO RIVER FURY (Posted 25th April 2018) (Picture of the camp as seen from across the river) Once upon a time was the Tsavo Safari Camp one of my favourite weekend hangouts during the years when I lived in Nairobi and Mombasa and then General Manager Lionel Nutter was a […]
Corporate Council on #Africa news updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) celebrates 25 years of leading the way in U.S.-Africa business relations All Africa Established in 1993 during a time when Africa was not viewed as a prime destination for investment, CCA has been critical in facilitating and promoting increased U.S. investment on the…Read more>> TOURISM Tanzania […]
More space at #TheLoft in #Brussels
#BRUSSELSAIRLINES EXTENDS ‘THE LOFT‘ TO CATER FOR GROWING NUMBERS OF PREMIUM PASSENGERS (Posted 25th April 2018) Following the great success of The Loft and the company’s rising passenger numbers, is Brussels Airlines increasing the capacity of its Brussels Airport lounge and further improves the comfort for their highest tier customers. Business travelers remain an important […]
Infrastructure projects get budget boost in #Uganda #Kenya #Rwanda and #Tanzania
#AVIATION, ROAD AND BRIDGE INFRASTRUCTURE BENEFITS FROM SHIFT OF FOCUS (Posted 25th April 2018) Important infrastructure projects are unfolding across much of the Eastern African region as governments make a deliberate effort to improve regional connectivity but road, rail and air. In Uganda will later this year the first ‘Super Highway‘ open its toll gates […]
#Zambia ready for #LICAF in #Livingstone
Tour D’EAC 2018 – 6000 kilometres to promote regional unity and cooperation
THE EAST AFRICAN BICYCLE TOUR 2018 (TOUR D` EAC) A message from the organizers EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The East African bicycle tour is an expression of unity, oneness, togetherness, and peace. By riding through all the East African countries (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda), we renew and strengthen the ties that bind East African together. […]
Enjoy the latest edition of the #TourismTattler
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 25 April 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: Secrets For Mastering The Art Of Meeting Planning Continue Reading AVIS Launches Digital Cards Continue Reading Premier Hotels Invests in Umhlanga Continue Reading Media Experience Madiba Magic Continue Reading Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Announced at #2018ITSC Continue Reading First Group Pays It Forward […]
Final audit hurdle to be taken ahead of #KenyaAirways’ flights to #JFK
MAKE OR BREAK AUDIT TO GIVE GREEN LIGHT – OR NOT – FOR NEW YORK FLIGHTS (Posted 25th April 2018) Kenya Airways is now just two steps away from launching their planned daily services to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, one hurdle in their own hands to master and one beyond their control as […]
Corporate Council on Africa looks back at 25 years connecting #Africa to the #US
A QUARTER OF A CENTURY CONNECTING WITH AFRICA (Posted 25th April 2018) Established in 1993 during a time when Africa was not viewed as a prime destination for investment, CCA has been critical in facilitating and promoting increased U.S. investment on the continent. Over the last 25 years, CCA has remained dedicated to providing its […]
#Emirates #Airbus A380 diverted to Dar es Salaam as tropical storm #Fakir hits #Mauritius
#MAURITIUS AND #REUNION AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM FAKIR (Posted 24th April 2018) South African Airways but also Air Mauritius and Air Austral, and other carriers flying to the Indian Ocean islands, have been affected by tropical storm Fakir, which has squarely hit Mauritius, Rodrigues and Reunion on Tuesday. South African cancelled their daily flights for […]
#KenyaAirways shifts to new terminal in #Guangzhou
KENYA AIRWAYS SHIFTS TO TERMINAL 2 IN GUANGZHOU (Posted 24th April 2018) Kenya Airways will relocate to the brand new Terminal 2 of the Guangzhou’s Baiyun international Airport, effective 26th April 2018. Flight KQ 887, with a scheduled departure of 22:10 and flight KQ 886, with a scheduled arrival of 18:45 local time on 25th […]
#UNWTO sees strong demand from both traditional and emerging markets
THE WORLD’S TOP TOURISM SPENDERS ARE … (Posted 24th April 2018) Virtually all source markets reported higher tourism spending in 2017, reflecting continued strong demand for international tourism across all world regions. Both emerging and advanced economies fuelled growth, led by the United States which spent US$ 12 billion more on travel abroad. China spent […]
#IATA is rolling out a global passenger survey
We want to hear from you: tell us what you want in 2018 and the years to come! Dear Air Traveller, IATA is conducting the Global Passenger Survey for a seventh consecutive year! This annual survey is an excellent opportunity to provide us with direct feedback on your travel preferences and expectations. Your valuable input […]
5th Hotelier Summit set for #Nairobi #Kenya
CARMEN NIBIGIRA TO CHAIR PANEL DISCUSSION AT 5TH HOTELIER SUMMIT IN MAY (Posted 24th April 2018) Hospitality professionals in Eastern Africa are looking forward to the 5th Hotelier Summit kicking off next month in the Kenyan capital Nairobi. The conference is taking place at the recently opened Moevenpick Nairobi. Due for discussion during the two […]
