#Fastjet’s Chief Operating Officer Sylvain Bosc answers questions
FASTJET COO MEETS WITH ATCNEWS.ORG ON THE SIDELINES OF #WTMA18 (Posted 20th April 2018) Fastjet’s Sylvain Bosc yesterday met with the Publisher of ATCNews.org to discuss aviation in general and Pan African LCC Fastjet in particular. Here are some select questions asked and answers given: Q: You joined Fastjet about a year ago from South […]
Le Chateau celebrates the World Chaîne Day this Saturday with an exceptional menu
Le Chateau Brasserie Belge – A celebration of good food The spirit of World Chaîne Day is one of celebration. So please join us for a special menu this Saturday April 21st at Le chateau. World Chaîne Day 4 Course Menu. The spirit of World Chaîne Day is one of celebration so we hope you […]
Two more airlines approved for operations in #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. China excludes Africa from countries waived from Visa to Hainan from May 1 53-year-old visa applicant bags 2yrs in jail for […]
BREAKING NEWS as #Zanzibar is launching own tourism show
ZANZIBAR IS ALL SET FOR THE INAUGURAL EDITION OF THE ‘ZANZIBAR TOURISM SHOW‘ (Posted 20th April 2018) (Photo courtesy of Javed Jafferji) The former House of Representatives, Stone Town, Unguja / Zanzibar will be the venue for the inaugural #ZanzibarTourismShow, which will take place later this year between the 17th and 20th of October. His […]
#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 20th 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 […]
#Rwanda recognized at WTTC Summit in #BuenosAires
WORLD TRAVEL AND TOURISM COUNCIL HANDS RWANDA THEIR FIRST GLOBAL TOURISM LEADERSHIP AWARD (Posted 20th April 2018) Rwanda has been awarded World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) first Global Leadership Award. The award was presented to Dr. Edouard Ngirente, Right Honourable Prime Minister of Rwanda at the Gala Dinner of the 2018 WTTC Global Summit […]
It just keeps getting better! Day 2 at WTM Africa
WTM Africa – better every day 18 – 20 April 2018, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On ANOTHER INCREDIBLE DAY AT WTM AFRICA! Day 2 of WTM Africa 2018 kicked off this morning with a bustling and engaging speed networking session followed by the stand awards, networking, meetings and […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Zimbabwe: Harare Spends $20m On Roads Rehab All Africa The City of Harare says it has spent approximately $20 million on rehabilitation of the city’s road network with more than 80 kilometres having been tarred already…Read more>> TOURISM Ghana: E-Payment At Tourist Sites – Tourism Ministry All Africa The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and […]
More from ATCNews’ partner in #Nigeria
5 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAGOS TOURISM SUMMIT 2018 The maiden edition of the Lagos State Tourism Summit took place on Monday, 16th of April 2018, at Eko Hotel & Suites with over 700 tourism stakeholders present, including the Governor of Lagos State – Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the ex-president of Ghana – Mr. John Mahama, the […]
Reunion Tourism happy with day 2 at World Travel Market Africa
ANOTHER GREAT DAY OF TRANSACTIONS AT WTM AFRICA FOR REUNION ISLAND (Posted 19th April 2018) WTM Africa 2018 – Day 2 Overview Day 2 of World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has brought to Reunion Island an array of opportunities to meet travel and trade specialists from all around Southern Africa, making it a hub for […]
Bigger.Better.Business – The Karibu Kilifair
KARIBU/KILIFAIR 2018 NEWS 04-2018 Bigger. Better. Business. The newly formed “KARIBU / KILIFAIR” will host 380+ exhibitors from East and Central Africa, 400+ international hosted & semi-hosted buyers, as well as approx. 4000 trade visitors during the 3 days of the fair from June 1-3, 2018. Become an EXHIBITOR Become a semi-hosted BUYER Apply here […]
#QatarAirways now provides full connectity on board their aircraft
GATE TO GATE CONNECTIVITY AN INDUSTRY FIRST (Posted 19th April 2018) Qatar Airways has earlier today announced that it is the first airline in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) to provide gate-to-gate internet connectivity onboard. A decision by Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) will allow the provision of internet service onboard aircraft […]
#SilverstoneAir ups frequencies on Kisumu and Mombasa routes
MORE FLIGHTS BETWEEN #NAIROBI AND #KISUMU AND #MOMBASA AND KISUMU (Posted 19th April 2018) Silverstone Air has announced that the double daily flights between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and Kisumu will be upped by a further three, bringing weekly departures from presently 14 to 17 overall. The airline will also add one more flight between Kisumu […]
#ARTA18 – Responsible Tourism Award winners announced at #WTMAfrica
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET AFRICA HOSTS RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARDS (Posted 18th April 2018) South African travel blogger Meruschka Govender, aka @MzansiGirl last evening moderated the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2018 ceremony at the Cape Town International Convention Centre as part of this year’s WTM Africa. Overall winner of the night was Wilderness Safaris which operates across […]
#Seychelles’ SHTA signs cooperation deal with #AirSeychelles
SEYCHELLES’ PRIVATE SECTOR TOURISM APEX BODY TO COLLABORATE WITH NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 18th April 2018) Air Seychelles and the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHTA) have earlier today signed an agreement aimed at supporting the promotion of hotels and guesthouses in Seychelles. As part of the deal, members of the SHTA will be able to […]
#ReunionTourism reports excellent opening day at #WTMAfrica
GREAT START TO #AFRICA’S GREATEST TRAVEL WEEK (Posted 18th April 2018) Opening its doors this morning to the travel industry, World Travel Market (WTM) Africa got off to a great start with an influx of travel trade visiting the Reunion Island Tourism stand (D14). Exhibiting at WTM Africa since its inception in 2014, this Indian […]
Asilia Hotels top list of African companies committed to ‘Responsible Tourism’
#ASILIA LEADS IN AFRICA (Posted 18th April 2018) Asilia was just rated as the company in Africa which is most committed to responsible tourism standards in Africa, according to a Fair Trade Tourism review of certified safari lodges and camps. “We are extremely proud to be singled out by Fair Trade Tourism as a leading […]
#TourismTattler latest edition comes from WTM Africa in Cape Town
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE TOURISM TATTLER (Posted 18th April 2018) Weekly Travel News Update Wed 18 April 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: TOMSA Levy Feedback Sessions Continue Reading 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards Continue Reading Wine Tourism to Capitalise on Big Data Continue Reading Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Upgrades Continue Reading Wesgro Trade […]
Prioritize Tourism does #UNWTO tell the G20 leaders
G20 LEADERS ASKED TO GIVE TOURISM PRIORITY (Posted 18th April 2018) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) joined the Ministers of Tourism of the G20 economies meeting in Buenos Aires in calling upon the G20 leaders to consider including tourism in their Agenda for its capacity to create more and better jobs. In his meeting with […]
Qatar Airways set for major codeshare deals with Air Italy
#AIRITALY AND #QATARAIRWAYS SIGN MAJOR CODESHARE DEAL (Posted 18th April 2018) (Air Italy’s new livery on a Boeing B737MAX) Qatar Airways has just announced a new codeshare agreement with Air Italy, starting 24th of April. The new agreement provides codeshares on Air Italy’s routes between Milan-Malpensa Airport and six domestic cities across Italy, including Catania […]
Air Seychelles moves sales office from the airport into the city of Victoria
AIR SEYCHELLES MERGES AIRPORT AND CITY SALES OFFICES (Posted 18th April 2018) Air Seychelles has moved its Airport Sales Office to its Mahe Sales Office in Victoria effective yesterday, 17th of April 2018. The move to the Mahe Sales Office located in the Independence House will enable the airline to enhance operational efficiencies and improve […]
Seychelles Island Foundation holds AGM at Vallee’ de Mai centre
#SEYCHELLES COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Posted 18th April 2018) The Seychelles Island Foundation, managers of the archipelagos’ two UNESCO World Heritage Sites Aldabra Atoll and Vallee’ de Mai, recently held their annual general meeting, the 38th in fact. The board decided to hold the meeting at the visitor centre of the Vallee’ de Mai National […]
WTM announces new International Travel & Tourism Award scheme
We shine a spotlight on the industry’s outstanding businesses and people We’re proud to introduce the first-ever International Travel & Tourism Awards. Taking place on 6 November 2018 at Tobacco Dock in London, the Awards are your chance to showcase your very best – simply enter a submission into one or more of the 13 […]
From ‘Further Down South’ come the latest news about Zambia
#ZAMBIA NEWS UPDATES FROM ‘THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 18th April 2018) Inside this latest edition ATC readers this week find: Livingstone Golf Course LAPS – Cats and dog Bridge collapse Kasanka Elephants causing trouble Batoka Dam conflicting reports Overnight sleeper train from Vic Falls to Hwange Simon, the wild dog, saved […]
Karibu / KiliFair eyes over 4.000 trade visitors
JOINING HANDS PAYS OFF AS KARIBU / KILIFAIR AIM AT NEW VISITOR RECORD (Posted 18th April 2018) After several years of bitter rivalry, which also left the tourism industry in a bind which fair – the two were held only two weeks and 70 kilometres apart – has the announcement last year of the two […]
#AirTanzania to resume regional flights when new aircraft join the fleet
#UGANDA #KENYA #RWANDA #BURUNDI ON THE AIR TANZANIA HORIZON (Posted 18th April 2018) (Bombardier artist impression of the CS300 and the Q400NG in Air Tanzania livery) With a fleet of now four aircraft, three new Bombardier Q400NG turboprop and one almost derelict aged Q300, have Air Tanzania’s plans to expand their destinations across the region […]
Sacked Kenya Airways staff in Nigeria vows to go to court
KENYA AIRWAYS FACING COURT ACTION BY NIGERIAN STAFF (Posted 18th April 2018) Information received from regular sources in Lagos suggests that the more than 20 staff sacked by Kenya Airways in Nigeria will take their grievances to court. Kenya Airways, after long simmering labour disputes with their Nigerian staff, opted to hand their operational handling […]
Kenya Airports Authority caves in to pressure
NEW PARKING CHARGES SUSPENDED TO ALLOW FOR ‘CONSULTATIONS‘ (Posted 18th April 2018) Kenya Airports Authority has, notably via Twitter, announced the suspension of the highly controversial new parking fees only days after they were put into effect. ‘ We would like to notify the general public that KAA has put on hold the propped new […]
#WTMAfrica opens in the morning
KEY AFRICAN TOURISM EVENT Stand Enquiry Why Exhibit New to Exhibiting Event Programme EXPERIENCE THE WORLD AT WTM AFRICA TOMORROW! WTM Africa 2018 opens its doors tomorrow! Doors open at 10h00 and a full schedule of opening and closing times are as follows: • Wednesday 10h00 – 19h00 • Thursday 10h00 – 18h00 • Friday […]
#IATA says greater data use under global standards key to managing future demand
DEVELOPING GLOBAL STANDARDS AND INCREASING DATA USE KEY AREAS FOR IATA (Posted 17th April 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged aviation stakeholders to follow global standards and make greater use of operational data in order to safely accommodate an additional 3.8 billion air travelers by 2036. Speaking at the Safety and Flight Operations […]
