#Seychelles step up destination marketing in Latin America
120 PERCENT VISITOR RISE PROMPTS STB TO WORK BRAZILIAN MARKET (Posted 12th April 2018) Visitor arrivals from Brazil to the Seychelles have increased by 120 percent over the course of the last 12 months, prompting the Seychelles Tourism Board to embark on a four city marketing tour. First to meet the Seychelles team were travel […]
#BrusselsAirlines shows continued growth
13.4 PERCENT PASSENGER GROWTH IN MARCH SHOWS BRUSSELS AIRLINES IS ON THE RIGHT TRACK (Posted 12th April 2018) In March this year did 778,175 passengers board a Brussels Airlines flight. This figure represents a 13.4% increase compared to the same month last year. Passenger growth was recorded across the entire network, leading to a 4.7 […]
#Reunion switches off the lights during much of April
NIGHTS WITHOUT LIGHTS – REUNION MAKES A POINT (Posted 12th April 2018) Reunion Island turns off its lights again from April 05th to 29th as part of the tenth edition of Nuits sans Lumière. Organized by the Reunion National Park, the Society of Ornithological Studies of Reunion (SEOR) and the Council of Culture, Education and […]
#UNWTO announces details of 2nd World Conference on Smart Destinations
#OVIEDO NAMED AS HOST CITY FOR MAJOR UNWTO CONFERENCE (Posted 12th April 2018) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Government of Spain and the Principality of Asturias are organizing the 2nd UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations (Oviedo, 25-27 June 2018). The Conference will discuss the principles of 21st-century tourism destinations, marked by governance, innovation, […]
#ZambiaTourism invites for #ZATEX2018
Nigerian Tour Operators elect new executives at AGM
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 […]
#UNWTO takes the lead as tourism becomes a driver for environmental protection
UNWTO UNDERSIGNS #KINSHASA DECLARATION (Posted 12th April 2018) An intense week of exchange of experiences and capacity building linked to wildlife and biodiversity protection has taken place in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Regional Conference served to summarize the itinerary training workshops conducted throughout 2017 which encouraged local communities and tourism stakeholders […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Zambia turns to tourism as economic stimulus The Brics Post The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) is hosting more than 60 international buyers and media this week ahead of the Zambia Travel Expo …Read more>> South African Tourism welcomes the return of Italian airline to OR Tambo International Airport IOL South African Tourism welcomes the […]
#BrusselsAirlines moves ahead with new cabin layout plans
BRUSSELS AIRLINES PASSENGERS CAN EXPECT A BRAND NEW CABIN LAYOUT WHEN THE NEW #AIRBUS #A330 FLEET COMES ON LINE (Posted 12th April 2018) The international transport and hospitality design specialist JPA Design announced yesterday at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, that it is to create the new cabin interiors of the A330 long-haul fleet […]
#TourismTattler’s latest edition
ATC READERS CAN AGAIN ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE TOURISM TATTLER Weekly Travel News Update Wed 11 April 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: Discovering the Magical Kenyan Coast Continue Reading Accor Hotels Acquire 50% Stake in Mantis Continue Reading Turkey and the Greek Islands Continue Reading Experience the Aegean Coast Continue Reading Speed Marketing […]
#AirFrance announces fourth weekly flight to #Nairobi
#KENYA TO BENEFIT FROM ADDITIONAL AIR FRANCE FLIGHT FROM #PARIS (Posted 12th April 2018) Air France earlier this week announced that, come the Winter Season (Northern Hemisphere) will the airline add a fourth weekly flight between Paris and Nairobi. This will offer more connections from across their network to Kenya, benefitting tourism and business visits. […]
#TripAdvisor users give #QatarAirways top marks
QATAR AIRWAYS WINS BIG AMONG TRIPADVISOR USERS (Posted 11th April 2018) Qatar Airways has been named ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘Best Business Class: Middle East’ and ‘World’s Top 10 Airline’ by the highly-respected 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, complementing a growing number of esteemed accolades that the airline has already received in 2018. Qatar Airways […]
News from the Northern Rangelands Trust
Northern Rangelands Trust News Updates March/April 2018 update from NRT NRT DIGEST Mar/ April 2018 A Note from the CEO, Tom Lalampaa Dear ATC Readers, The rains have blessed the northern rangelands once again. I’ve watched the seasons change here since I was a young boy, but it still amazes me how quickly the dusty, […]
#Wakanow launches special scheme for their #FIFAWorldCup packages
TRAVEL NOW – PAY LATER MAKES TRIPS TO THE FIFA WORLD CUP A REALITY (Posted 11th April 2018) As part of the comprehensive drive to significantly boost the capability of the Nigerian traveling public, Wakanow has designed a new travel payment scheme, ‘Travel Now Pay Later’ that would alleviate the strain of outright payment for […]
Handover at #RwandAir as new CEO takes over
HANDOVER CEREMONY AT RWANDAIR (Posted 11th April 2018) Yesterday morning did the outgoing Ag. Chief Executive Officer of RwandAir, Col. Chance Ndagano officially hand over office to Ms. Yvonne Manzi Makolo after her appointment as the new Chief Executive Officer of RwandAir last Friday. The ceremony was witnessed by Minister of State in Charge of […]
#UNWTO signs deal with FC Barcelona
SPORTS TOURISM IN FOCUS AS UNWTO AND BARCELONA SIGN COLLABORATION DEAL (Posted 10th April 2018) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and FC Barcelona signed an agreement on Saturday, opening the path to collaboration between the two organizations in the areas of tourism and sports. The agreement was signed by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and the […]
#Virunga – More rangers killed by militias
CONFLICT IN EASTERN CONGO CLAIMS YET MORE VIRUNGA RANGER LIVES (Posted 10th April 2018) ‘Virunga National Park is deeply saddened to confirm reports of an attack on our staff today. Five Virunga rangers and a staff driver were killed during an ambush in the Central Sector of the Park. A sixth ranger was also wounded‘ […]
We are drowning in plastic waste – and here is what YOU can do
Working together for the rainforest We’re drowning in plastic: tell the EU to act NOW! TAKE ACTION Dear friends of the rainforests, From PET bottles and produce packaging to clothing, plastic is everywhere in our daily lives. And with a recycling rate of only 30 percent in Europe, the mountains of waste are growing alarmingly. […]
#STTA’s Judy Kepher-Gona makes it into the global top 50 list
JUDY KEPHER-GONA MAKES ‘WAIT‘ LIST OF 50 AWESOME SCHOLARS IN TOURISM (Posted 10th April 2018) The Women Academics in Tourism (WAIT) has published its list of 50 Awesome Scholars in Tourism globally for 2018. Kenya’s Judy Kepher Gona, founder of the Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda (STTA), was named as one of 50 Awesome Scholars […]
AVIASSIST offers more courses in #Kigali #Rwanda
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative FEW PLACES AVAILABLE – April & June events There are still a few places available in the upcoming three courses at the AviAssist Safety Promotion Center (ASPC)-Rwanda. Unique in-region opportunities not to be missed! Airport Wildlife Management Kigali, […]
#IATA throws its weight behind new airport infrastructure
NEW AIRPORT INFRASTRUCTURE IS NEEDED ACROSS THE WORLD SAYS IATA (Posted 09th April 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized its strong support for the construction of a new international airport for Mexico City that was launched in 2014 to replace Benito Juárez International Airport. "The current airport is bursting at the seams. It […]
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Lionel Messi becomes a #UNWTO Tourism Ambassador
UNWTO APPOINTS LIONEL MESSI AS NEW RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AMBASSADOR (Posted 09th April 2018) Considered by many the best football player of all times, Lionel Messi joins the World Tourism Organization to promote the value of responsible tourism. The UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, appointed Messi as UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism this Saturday at Camp Nou […]
Africa Tourism Partners offers MICE Masterclass
MICE MARKET IMPORTANT FOR AFRICA AS NEW TRAINING INITIATIVES UNFOLD (Posted 09th April 2018) The ultimate goal of this training programme is to optimize on the opportunities that the 21st century leisure and business tourism presents at national, continental and global levels. This, however, requires, a new holistic and integrated capacity building approach, hence the […]
Chinese company finally gets green light to invest in #Zimbabwe’s tourism sector
FORMER ZIMBABWE TOURISM MINISTER UNDER ADDED SCRUTINY FOR DELAYING BILLION DOLLAR DEAL (Posted 09th April 2018) Zimbabwe’s Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Priscah Mupfumira yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Touchroad International Holdings Group in Hangzhou Province, China at a ceremony witnessed by President Mnangagwa, several other Government ministers and the CEO of the […]
#Moevenpick finally opens in #Nairobi after years of delays
#KENYA WELCOMES ANOTHER GLOBAL HOTEL BRAND AS MOEVENPICK OPENS ITS DOORS (Posted 09th April 2018) Another globally branded hotel, long plagued by delays similar to other pre-opening stories heard and told from the Kenyan capital, has finally opened its doors over the weekend. The Moevenpick Nairobi, located in the Westlands area of the city, now […]
The latest #TourismTattler is out
TOURISM TATTLER’S LATEST EDITION – FREE FOR ATC READERS (Posted 09th April 2018) IN THIS ISSUE01 Front Cover 02-03 Magical Kenya 04 Africa Hospitality Week 05 Contents 06 YesPlease! Tours 07 Aquila Game Reserve ACCOLADES 08 2018 Lilizela Awards 09 Grootbos Nature Reserve BUSINESS 10 South African Tourism Stats 11 The Revenue Journey Part 4 […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 14 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 08th April 2018) The Editorial this week highlights unfortunate redundancy of so many of the Air Seychelles staff, as well as the vertical integration and monopoly of laws in Seychelles. Our participation in the Commonwealth Games […]
24 years and counting as some genocide perpetrators still evade justice
#RWANDA REMEMBERS – 24 YEARS AFTER THE START OF THE #RWANDAGENOCIDE (Posted 08th April 2018) 24 years ago did the world wake up to news that mass killings had started in Rwanda, learning later that one of the modern days’ worst genocide was underway. I had moved to Kampala already and the news came as […]
