Africa World Airlines to begin #Lagos- #Monrovia flights
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 […]
The ‘Saint Ange Tourism Report’ is our … Volume 2 Edition 2
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE LATEST ‘SAINT ANGE‘ TOURISM REPORT In this issue:- The Editorial this week speaks of the four branches of Government. The coming repayment of external debts by Seychelles. Tourism Arrival figures and transit passengers. Quote of the week is by President Nelson Mandela on facing challenges and encouraging Seychellois to […]
#Reunion makes waves at international diving exhibition in #Paris
Diving Salon 2018: immerse yourself in the waters of Reunion (Posted 13th January 2018) On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the International Diving Exhibition, Reunion Island Tourism renews its participation in the 2018 edition to make potential visitors (re)discover the exceptional variety of marine biodiversity from the island. The International Underwater Diving Show […]
When #Kenya and #Uganda were plunged into #Blackout
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. Nigeria introduces biometric visa to stop unwanted visitors, commences 48-hr visa issuance at New York Consulate Kenya Airways starts booking for […]
KWS’ Paul Udoto speaks in New York at EAWLS event
PAUL UDOTO SPEAKS AT EAST AFRICAN WILD LIFE SOCIETY EVENT IN NEW YORK (Posted 13th January 2018) Americans and the international community have been called upon to support conservation efforts in Africa as one way of addressing escalating global insecurity. Besides wildlife protection being a security issue, Paul Udoto, the Kenya Wildlife Service Corporate Communications […]
#Sudan’s Tarco Air – heading to Entebbe?
NEW CONNECTION FROM #KHARTOUM TO #ENTEBBE VIA #JUBA (Posted 13th January 2018) Information has come to light that Sudan’s Tarco Air seems set for the launch of flights out of Khartoum to Entebbe, via Juba, in the very near future. The flights, the airline plans to operate three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and […]
#NairobiNow – All one needs to know about the what, where and when in #Kenya’s capital
NAIROBI NOW – YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE FOR WHAT’S UP IN KENYA (Posted 13th January 2018) Out of Town: Sauti za Busara Music Festival, Feb. 8-11 2018 @ Stonetown, Zanzibar – Tanzania Concert: by Visiting and On Tour – Tin Pan Trio, January 12 2018 @ Ankole Grill – Senteu Plaza (Corner of Lenana and Galana […]
#AirTanzania starts recruitment of additional crews ahead of delivery of new jets
88 ADDITIONAL CABIN CREW POSITIONS ADVERTISED BY AIR TANZANIA (Posted 12th January 2018) Presently on course for delivery this year is the order by the Tanzanian government of two brand new Bombardier CS300 jets. According to information seen is Air Tanzania now starting to recruit cabin crew and cockpit crew to be deployed on their […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority makes domestic tourism a priority
NEW #TULAMBULEWILD BUSSES SOLUTION TO BRING UGANDANS INTO THE PARKS AT AFFORDABLE COST (Posted 11th January 2018) Uganda Wildlife Authority’s Executive Director Dr. Andrew Seguya added further comments to the organization’s drive to promote domestic tourism, following the launch of five #TulambuleWild buses earlier this week. Said Dr. Seguya: ‘The buses are to ease transport […]
#US tune down rhetoric of travel advisories on #Kenya
MORE USER FRIENDLY TRAVEL ADVISORY ON KENYA REPLACES FAILED PAST EDITIONS (Posted 11th January 2018) The US Department of State has, following a string of failed anti travel advisories in the past, introduced a new four tier system of appraisals. Kenya in the past bore the brunt of negative and often blatantly misdirected anti travel […]
Kenya Airways makes formal announcement about flights to the United States
#NAIROBI TO #NEWYORK #NONSTOP FROM OCTOBER (Posted 11th January 2018) Kenya Airways earlier today marked a milestone with the launch of a non-stop flight from Nairobi to New York. Kenya’s national carrier started selling today tickets for the inaugural flight which is scheduled for October 28th this year. Kenya Airways becomes the first airline to […]
The 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge – a month and counting
More than just bike races Why the 10to4 really matters… The 10to4 raises vital funds for the Mount Kenya Trust, an NGO working endlessly to protect the people, forest, wildlife and water of Mount Kenya. This race fundraiser pays ranger salaries, builds fences, plants trees, supports communities and fights fires. The 2017 proceeds assisted with […]
#IATA confirms continued strong demand
STRONG DEMAND GROWTH CONTINUES (Posted 10th January 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2017 showing continued robust demand. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 8.0% compared to November 2016, the fastest growth rate in five months and up from a 7.3% year-over-year rise in October. Capacity (available […]
Brussels Airlines sets new passenger record in 2017
#BRUSSELSAIRLINES CARRIES OVER 9 MILLION PASSENGERS IN 2017 ACHIEVING A NEW RECORD (Posted 11th January 2018) Brussels Airlines ended the year 2017 with a total of 9,077,178 passengers carried on their flights, a record in the company’s 15 year history. The 1.3 million additional passengers were welcomed throughout the entire network. All sectors showed significant […]
Ethiopian Airlines signs deal for two B737-8 freighters
#ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES LEASES TWO B737 FREIGHTERS FROM #GECAS (Posted 11th January 2018) Ethiopian Airlines expects to take delivery of two converted Boeing B737-800NG cargo aircraft by mid 2018 and early 2019, it was learned late yesterday. The conversion from a passenger aircraft to a cargo aircraft will be done in Miami by a specialised company […]
Kenya Airways announces New York flights
#KENYAAIRWAYS COUNTING DOWN FOR FLIGHTS TO THE ‘BIG APPLE‘ (Posted 11th January 2018) (Kenya’ social media Facebook page handlers jumped the gun ahead of the formal announcement expected later today) Ahead of the formal announcement expected some time today it was learned that Kenya Airways plans to launch nonstop flights from Nairobi to New York’s […]
The weekly Tourism Tattler is out …
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE ‘TOURISM TATTLER‘ COURTESY OF THEIR EDITOR DES LANGKILDE (Posted 10th January 2018) Weekly Travel News Update Wed 10 January 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: In Memoriam: (Mad) Mike Penman Continue Reading Hope for Elephant as China Bans Ivory Continue Reading Top 5 Hotel Tech Trends for 2018 Continue Reading […]
Land donation enlarges #gorilla protection zone in #Rwanda
AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION DONATES NEARLY 28 HECTARES OF LAND TO RWANDAN GOVERNMENT (Posted 10th January 2018) The Rwanda Development Board earlier today received a 27.8-hectare property from AWF, short for African Wildlife Fund, to be incorporated in the Volcanoes National Park. The handover ceremony took place in Kinigi, Northern Province. This property adds to the […]
#IATA cargo demand for November 2018 showed significant rise
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER KEY MONTHS FOR AIR CARGO SAYS IATA (Posted 10th January 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), climbed 8.8% in November 2017 compared to the year-earlier period. This was an increase from the 5.8% annual growth […]
News from ‘Further Down South’ – the first edition of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE ‘LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ (Posted 10th January 2018) Courtesy of Gill Staden comes another edition of what I call ‘News From Further Down South‘ covering #Zambia, #Zimbabwe and the region beyond. Enjoy the read: https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/tlbw10jan18.pdf Inside: Zambia’s road borders Mazabuka Road to be fixed Work on Zambia’s railways The Northern Circuit […]
#Zambia Tourism reiterates the availability of the KAZA UniVisa
AVAILABILITY OF KAZA VISA The Zambia Tourism Agency wishes to advise foreign travelers to Zambia that the KAZA Visa is now available. The visa is already being issued at four Borders (Kenneth Kaunda International, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airports, Kazungula and Victoria Falls Borders) in Zambia. Please note that the previous terms and conditions governing […]
#Burundi’s #EAC Minister says the country will joint the common Visa this year
POSITIVE NEWS COMING OUT OF #BUJUMBURA AS EAC MINISTER NDAHAYO SUGGESTS JOINING THE COMMON TOURIST VISA ARRANGEMENTS (Posted 10th January 2018) Burundi’s Minister in charge of EAC Affairs Isabelle Ndahayo said earlier this week that her country will adopt the single tourist visa of the East African Community (ECA) before December 2018. During a press […]
10 to 4 Mountain Bike Race updates
*BIKE DROP, ALTITUDE HORSE RIDE & KID’S RACES* If you have already entered the Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge 2018, and would LIKE to use the bike drop facility (and have not already signed up), you MUST emaileventmanager with payment details and confirmation by the 15th January. After this date, no more bike drops […]
No codeshare for Entebbe between Emirates and FlyDubai
#EMIRATES AND #FLYDUBAI EXPAND CODESHARES TO 81 DESTINATIONS (Posted 10th January 2018) Emirates and FlyDubai have further widened their codeshare operation, now covering 81 destinations between Dubai’s two main airlines. Key elements like baggage allowance and free meals will be given to Emirates passengers flying on to their final destination with FlyDubai though inflight service […]
Update on #SouthSudan #Cessna 208B Grand Caravan crash
ALL PASSENGERS ESCAPE WRECKAGE AS ONE PERSON ON THE GROUND IS KILLED (Posted 10th January 2018) Added information now received suggests that the fully loaded Cessna Grand Caravan, which crashed at the remote airfield of Aboko near the South Sudan border with Ethiopia, was trying to take off before the accident. The aircraft failed to […]
Power outage hits both Uganda and Kenya
EARLY EVENING POWER OUTAGE STRIKES UGANDA AND KENYA (Posted 09th January 2018) While power has now largely been restored did both Uganda and Kenya suffer a major electricity outage earlier in the evening when the electricity feed from one of Uganda’s main power stations tripped. With Kenya also receiving power from Uganda did the sudden […]
‘oneworld’ Alliance again best for on time flight performance
RECORD FIFTH CONSECUTIVE ‘ON TIME AWARD‘ FOR ONEWORLD (Posted 09th January 2018) oneworld® is the best alliance for on-time flights, according to FlightGlobal Incorporating FlightStats, the leading airline industry data services and solutions technology company, which today honoured oneworld with its Airline Alliance On-Time Performance Service (OPS) Award for 2017. It is the fifth time […]
#UNWTO at #FITUR
UNWTO’S AWARD CEREMONY AT FITUR TO BE PRESIDED OVER BY NEW SECRETARY GENERAL (Posted 09th January 2018) The UNWTO Awards on Innovation and Excellence in Tourism, African and Middle East tourism development and the Chinese Market among the activities of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) during the 38th edition of the Madrid International Tourism Fair […]
#Atta offers members space at #ITB2018 stand
ITB Berlin 2018 ITB Berlin | 07 – 11 March 2018 | Hall 20 Atta will be once again offering their members the opportunity to exhibit at ITB Berlin 2018. Once again they have secured the same position and 2018 will be their largest participation at ITB ever with an increased stand size. Book early […]
News updates from #Rwanda’s #Akagera National Park
© VYSAKH R NAMBIAR We bid farewell to one year and welcome to the next, it’s a time to reflect on the highlights in Akagera over the past 12 months; · 50% of the total 37,284 visitors to Akagera in 2017 were Rwandan Nationals · Achieved over USD $1.6 million net in park revenue, up […]
