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 […]
#Seychelles Tourism Academy students tops her class at #Shannon
STA STUDENTS DO SEYCHELLES PROUD (Posted 07th April 2018) Shylla Auguste from the Seychelles Tourism Academy just completed her Bachelor Degree in Business Studies and International Hotel Management at the Shannon College of Hotel Management which is part of the National University of Ireland. She completed her course on top of her class, the third […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Boeing Promotes Aviation Biofuel in Africa AIN Online The Boeing Company– The Boeing Company has teamed with the South African government, South African Airways (SAA), the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)…Read more>> TOURISM ‘Tourism is a big employer of labour’ Punch Newspapers “There are specific structures that we have in […]
#ZilAir in #Seychelles orders new twin engined turboprop aircraft
ZIL AIR EXPANDS FLEET TO MEET INCREASED DEMAND FOR AIR CHARTERS IN SEYCHELLES (Posted 07th April 2018) (Interior layout of a Tecnam P2012) Details of an aircraft purchase were received from the Seychelles where Zil Air, best known as the archipelago’s principal helicopter operator, has signed a deal for a brand new Tecnam P2012. Francis […]
#RwandAir gets new substantive CEO
YVONNE MANZI MAKOLO APPOINTED AS RWANDAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE (Posted 07th April 2018) News coming out of Kigali suggest that the Rwandan government has yesterday appointed Ms. Yvonne Manzi Makolo as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. She takes over at the helm of the airline alongside a growing number of professional women from the ‘Land […]
#Tanzania’s #CoastalAviation announced move from #Mashado to #Kwajoni
Coastal Aviation would like to inform you that the Mashado Airstrip will be closed to all traffic, effective immediately. All Pangani traffic will be redirected to the Kwajoni Airstrip, only a few kilometers away, and actually closer to most lodges. The new airstrip has been already checked by the Coastal Operations Department and found compliant […]
How The Fisayo spent the 01st of April in #Lagos
THE 1ST LAGOS STATE TOURISM CRUISE! Ihad an amazing April 1st as myself and other travel bloggers, tour guides, tour operators, travel agents, and travel experts were invited by the Lagos State tourism board to participate in the FIRST EVER Lagos State Tourism Cruise with the Lagos State Commissioner of Tourism, Arts & Culture – […]
14+ million Visa applicants to the US to undergo social media screening
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. Looted Ethiopian treasures in UK could be returned on loan Ahmed Yousef steps up to lead Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board 2019 […]
#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 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 […]
Lucky escape for #Antonov26 crew
LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE ON LANDING IN WAU / SOUTH SUDAN SEES CREW WALK AWAY UNHARMED (Posted 06th April 2018) (Picture courtesy of Deng D’Aleer) In yet another aviation accident in South Sudan involving a Soviet era aircraft – an Antonov AN26 – was it only severe damage to the plane this time as the crew […]
Animal transport incidents prompt #IATA to act on new safety measures
IATA LAUNCHES NEW GLOBAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME FOR ANIMAL AIR TRANSPORTATION (Posted 05th April 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new standardized global certification program to improve the safety and welfare of animals travelling by air. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) provides stakeholders […]
#KenyaTourism launches online training programme
KENYA TOURISM BOARD KEEN TO SEE HIGHER COMPETENCE FOR SALES AGENTS THROUGH ONLINE TRAINING (Posted 05th April 2018) The Kenya Tourism Board has launched a national programme to equip domestic product managers and sales agents with skills to enable them sell travel experiences online. KTB has partnered with Google, Safaricom, Marketing Society of Kenya, Kenya […]
#Fastjet reaches 90 percent on time performance in Q1 of 2018
FASTJET RECORDS EXCELLENT ON TIME PERFORMANCE (Posted 05th April 2018) The airline for everyone, Fastjet, ended the first quarter of 2018 with an exemplary in time performance record of 90% across its network in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Fastjet now leads its low-cost airline peers that publish on-time performance statistics in many […]
#AuricAir aims for a triple win at the #WorldTravelAwards
Vote for Auric Air as Tanzania’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier 2018
#IATA reports continued strong demand for air travel
RECORD LOAD FACTORS IN FEBRUARY FOR IATA AIRLINES (Posted 05th April 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a rebound in traffic growth following the slower demand experienced in January, which was owing to temporary factors including the later timing of the Lunar New Year in 2018. […]
#Fastjet confirms intention to purchase three #ATR72’s
ATR72’S TO ENTER FASTJET SERVICE IN JUNE (Posted 05th April 2018) Further to the announcement issued on 29th of September 2017, Fastjet, the low-cost African airline, today announced its intention to exercise its option to purchase outright three ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft and the entering into of a US$12m loan agreement with Solenta Aviation Holdings Limited […]
‘A Window on #Zambia’ …
Enjoy Gill Staden’s latest publication, the March edition of ‘A Window on Zambia‘ giving a great overview of the tourism offerings visitors can expect when visiting Zambia and its many attractions. Writes Gill in her opening: Zambia is still very wet. We call this time our Emerald Season because the land is green and alive. […]
#Rwanda’s #Zipline drone operation introduces faster UAV’s
ZIPLINE RWANDA INVESTS IN NEW FASTER UAV’S (Posted 05th April 2018) Zipline Rwanda yesterday unveiled the fastest commercial delivery drone presently available in the market. Zipline’s mission is to bring life-saving medicine to the most difficult to reach remote and otherwise hard to access places in Rwanda and beyond. The Silicon Valley-based company operates the […]
#AirAustral scoops airline award
‘BEST AIRLINE WEBSITE 2018‘ FOR AIR AUSTRAL (Posted 05th April 2018) Air Austral received the "Best Website" award at the French Golden Travel Awards 2018, held recently at the legendary Lido in Paris. This 10th edition has recognized the best companies in the tourism sector through ten categories of "Travel Gold". Marie-Joseph Malé, Chief Executive […]
#UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili meets President of Azerbaijan
UNWTO LEADERSHIP CONTINUES MEET AND GREET TOUR (Posted 04th April 2018) The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili met H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of Republic of Azerbaijan to discuss the development of the tourism sector in the country and how to further strengthen cooperation between Azerbaijan and UNWTO. The following issues […]
Sauti Za Busara – Planning ahead for 2019
Sauti za Busara 2019: Call for Artists Sauti za Busara 2018: United in Music Thanks to Donors & Sponsors Contact Busara The next edition of Sauti Za Busara will take place on #Zanzibar (Unguja) between February 07th to 10th next year. The call for artists is open until the 31st of July 2018 and for […]
#IATA confirms air cargo in February up by nearly 7 percent
AIR CARGO CONTINUES TO SHOW STRONG GROWTHWITH #AFRICA SHOWING THE FASTEST RISE (Posted 04th April 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2018 showing a 6.8% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. Adjusting for […]
#Bombardier hopeful for add on orders from #Jambojet
JAMBOJET TO EXPAND FLEET AS AIRLINE EYES MORE ROUTES (Posted 04th April 2018) Following the launch of flights to Entebbe, Jambojet’s first regional destination beyond their hitherto exclusive domestic operations across Kenya, are signals emerging that the airline is eyeing more regional flights in line with approvals received from the Kenyan CAA. Jambojet, in a […]
#WTMAfrica2018 – just two weeks away now
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE VISITOR REGISTRATION VENUE AT THE CAPE TOWN CONVENTION CENTRE For more information visit the World Travel Market Africa website here : africa.wtm.com
