A taste of love in the air this week with Brussels Airlines
FLYING TOGETHER IS MORE FUN. Fly off to our most romantic cities and earn points. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a 20%* discount on all our Economy Class tickets. Book by 17/02/2018. BOOK NOW! Brussels From $ 817 Return* Paris From $ 632 Return* London From $ 698 Return* CONTACT BRUSSELS AIRLINES KAMPALA Rwenzori House, Plot […]
#Zimbabwe’s Vice President commits to tourism sector support from government
ZIMBABWE’S TOURISM INDUSTRY GROWTH KEY TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY (Posted 12th February 2018) As reported here a few days ago is a series of tourism consultative workshops underway in Zimbabwe to collect information and feedback from private sector stakeholders how to best kickstart the industry and spur growth. https://atcnews.org/2018/02/09/zimbabwe-cranks-up-tourism-recover-with-national-strategy-development-meetings/ Tourism Minister Prisca Mupfumira has among other […]
#Bombardier and #AFRAA join hands to discuss airline network strategy
AFRAA AND BOMBARDIER ORGANIZE AIRLINE NETWORK STRATEGY SEMINAR IN #NAIROBI (Posted 12th February 2018) How airlines maximize profitability How to connect the dots between yield management and fleet planning “Hub & Spoke” or “Point-to-Point”? How airlines design their network and shape their fleet These are the questions the upcoming one day seminar will discuss and […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 6 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN #VANILLAISLANDS (Posted 12th February 2018) The Editorial this week addresses how the Indian Ocean region is making news for the wrong reasons. It touches the continuing Assumption Island saga and calls for more respect for the Seychellois People […]
#OlPejeta gives the famous ‘Pelican House’ a do over
SOON ALL NEW – OL PEJETA’S PELICAN HOUSE PELICAN HOUSE IS UNDER RENOVATION And will reopen in early May The Ol Pejeta team is very excited to be making some changes to Pelican House. It’s all about a better experience for their clients. When it reopens in early May, Pelican House will have a new […]
Homecoming – A tale of going down memory lane (Part 1)
RELIVING CHILDHOOD MEMORIES (Posted 11th February 2018) Homecoming is not just something a Homecoming Queen or King know about, it is an experience most of us are familiar with, whether we got just one home as most do or two as is the case with me. For the Homecoming Royal Couple it is probably the […]
#BrusselsAirlines starts 2018 with further passenger growth
15 PERCENT PASSENGER GROWTH IN JANUARY CONFIRMS BRUSSELS AIRLINES SUCCESS STORY (Posted 10th February 2018) Brussels Airlines started off the new year with continued double digit growth. On board the 5,413 flights that were operated during the past month, Brussels Airlines welcomed 590,329 passengers, or 76,895 more than in January 2017. Especially on the European […]
Watch out for the nomination deadline for the World Travel Awards 2018
World Travel Awards invites you to submit your application to participate in the 25thannual programme and stand a chance to win the ultimate accolade in travel and tourism. > Enter Online Region Entry Deadline Voting Opens Middle East 24 Jan 2018 1 Feb 2018 Europe 4 Mar 2018 12 Mar 2018 Africa, Asia, Australasia, Caribbean, […]
Astral Aviation set to launch drone training school
DRONE TRAINING THOUGHT TO BE KEY TO INCREASED COMMERCIAL USE IN KENYA (Posted 10th February) Kenya is on course to establish its first dedicated drone training school after the civil aviation authority said it would approve the application for school licence by aviation logistics firm Astral Aviation. This is the first application since last year’s […]
#AviAssist offers more key aviation courses in #Kigali #Rwanda
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative REGISTER TODAY FOR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSE The Foundation is pleased to announce the following open courses and events, mostly taking place at the AviAssist Safety Promotion Center (ASPC)-Rwanda. The ASPC-Rwanda is an initiative from the AviAssist Foundation […]
Coastal Aviation announces end of Nairobi flights
COASTAL ENDS SERENGETI – MUSOMA – NAIROBI FLIGHTS (Posted 10th February 2018) Coastal Aviation, Tanzania’s largest airline of its kind, yesterday announced the end of their flights connecting the Serengeti via Musoma to Nairobi and vice versa. They issues the following statement which is reproduced here for the benefit of readers. Start quote: As part […]
Reunion Tourism provides stakeholders with Chinese customer training
#CHINA’S GROWING IMPORTANCE FOR #REUNION TOURISM PROMPTS DEDICATED TRAINING SESSIONS (Posted 09th February 2018) Reunion Island Tourism, in short IRT, invited professionals adhering to the label Quality Tourism Reunion Island (QTIR) to a training entitled "How to better accommodate Chinese travelers". Thirty professionals participated in this training session led by Christian Verlisier of the bilingual […]
#Brussels Airport February News
#BrusselsAirport News Updates for all passengers flying with #BrusselsAirlines to or through Zaventem … Quieter airplanes and breath-taking Jordan Newsletter February 2018 New: fly to Amman in Jordan with Ryanair By late October, Ryanair will fly between Brussels Airport and Amman twice a week. This lively city in the northwest of Jordan is definitely worth […]
#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 09th February 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 […]
The ‘Livingstone bi-Weekly’ coming to you from further down south
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF GILL STADEN’S ‘THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ (Posted 09th February 2018) Inside this edition: Livingstone market and bus station to be completed The Zambezi River Security Association Baobab Run More on Zambian borders Lusaka Dam to have investment Zambia Primate Project rescues vervet Python relocated by Conservation Lower Zambezi Thandiwe Mweetwa of […]
Cape Town to harvest 700000 new seats as Kenya Airways, TAAG and Air Mauritius increases flights
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. Star Alliance, Accenture Launch Digital Service Platform for Members Nigeria’s Government approves substitution of Lufthansa with AMG to avoid conflict of […]
Austrian cable car specialist firm given contract for Likoni crossing
#LIKONI CABLE CAR CONSTRUCTION AIMS FOR MAY 2018 START AND MID 2020 COMPLETION (Posted 09th February 2018) Austria’s Doppelmayr / Graventa Group has been selected to construct the proposed cable car connection across the Likoni Channel, a perennial bottleneck for traffic between Mombasa island and the southern mainland. The company is a global industry leader […]
Asilia Africa kicks out more plastic from their operations
#ASILIAAFRICA MAKES SUSTAINABILITY A CORE ISSUE AS MORE PLASTIC ITEMS ARE PHASED OUT (Posted 09th February 2018) Asilia Africa yesterday announced the introduction of biodegradable straws in all its camps. ‘Waste reduction is one part of our sustainability drive‘ says Cai Tjeenk Willink, Asilia’s Group Operations Manager. Plastic waste is a worldwide problem with tens […]
#Zimbabwe cranks up tourism recovery with national strategy development meetings
ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY LAUNCHES SERIES OF CONSULTATIVE MEETINGS TO FORMULATE A NEW TOURISM STRATEGY (Posted 09th February 2018) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority yesterday launched a series of consultative meetings and workshops across the country, aiming to formulate a new tourism strategy to revive the sector which is at the core of the new government’s economic […]
A guest post from ATCNews.org partner in #Nigeria – The Fisayo
The Launch of virtual tourism in Nigeria! This is going to be an Olumo Rock series, and I’d begin by letting you in on everything you need to know about TIDA 2018. TIDA – Tourism Innovation & Development Advantage, is brought together by Skyview Communications, in partnership with Travel Next Door, Avantgarde Tours, Fidol trips, […]
Reunion – Always good for a surprise
Reunion Island | A Romantic Paradise (Posted 09th February 2018) Reunion Island is situated in the rushing currents of the Indian Ocean, waiting to be explored by romantics wanting to experience the ultimate destination. Situated only a short 4 – hour flight from Johannesburg with Air Austral or 12 hours from Europe, Reunion Island is […]
Kenya Tourism Board releases detailed 2017 tourism data
#KENYA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY RECORDS SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN 2017 (Posted 08th February 2018) The Kenya Tourism Board has beat the regional competition to the finishing line when earlier today the organization released key data for 2017, indicating a rise in not just arrival numbers but even more so in revenues. Notably did Uganda rise to the […]
#Safarilink publishes new #Zanzibar fares
* No Child fare on T. The fare is per seat * T class is not available during Christmas & Easter period TERMS & CONDITIONS: 1. All fares are in US$ and valid from 01 January to 31 December 2018. 2. Children (2 – 11 years) pay 75% of the fare except on `T’ class […]
#EthiopianAirlines aviation academy ranked number one in #Africa
AFRICA’S LEADING AVIATION ACADEMY RANKED AMONG THE BEST IN THE WORLD (Posted 08th February 2018) The Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy is the largest and the most modern aviation academy in Africa and a full ICAO TRAINAIR Plus Member. The academy has now been ranked among the top World Aviation Training Centers by Aviation Voice, a […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates have resumed …
CCA IN THE NEWS African Leaders Call for "Partnership Not Support" At Africa Business and Investment Forum AllAfrica Their message was loud and clear: Africa requires partnership, not support. African Heads of State insisted they have a clear mandate to work with both public and private enterprises… Read more>> Kagame: Private sector key to Africa’s […]
#WTMLatinAmerica2018 now open for registrations
Have you already registered for WTM Latin America 2018? Register now to secure your participation at WTM Latin America 2018. It is simple, fast and registration is free. Get organised and join this great community that is driving the Latin American travel market. The event’s results are excellent and get better with every passing year: […]
#UNWTO appoints new Ambassador for Responsible Tourism
FOOTBALL STAR FERNANDO HIERRO BECOMES UNWTO’S ‘RESPONSIBLE TOURISM‘ AMBASSADOR (Posted 07th February 2018) International football star Fernando Hierro has been named Ambassador for Responsible Tourism in a meeting held today at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with its Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili. “As tourists, each of us can change the world if we act responsibly with […]
#IATA and CAAS to launch Global Safety Research Center in #Singapore
CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE PARTNERS WITH IATA TO ESTABLISH SAFETY RESEARCH CENTRE (Posted 07th February 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) to establish a Global Safety Predictive Analytics Research Center (SPARC) in Singapore. The MoC was […]
#IATA offers training opportunities
Apply by March 2 for a chance to win a scholarship Designed for aviation, travel and transportation professionals with a minimum of three years’ work experience, the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS)combines the academic excellence of the University of Geneva with practical industry expertise from IATA. PRESENT YOUR THESIS AT THE GLOBAL TRAINING PARTNER CONFERENCE […]
#WTMAfrica2018 – Register now
Festivals Find Exhibitors Buyers Club What’s On Register Now! Pre-register now free of charge to fast track your way into WTM Africa 2018 and avoid the onsite registration queues and fee of ZAR 800 ex VAT. WTM Africa is set to be bigger and better in 2018 and will take place from 18-20 April at […]
