#QatarAirways – success in the face of hostile adversity
QATAR AIRWAYS PUBLISHES ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT (Posted 18th September 2018) Following the most challenging year in its 20-year history, Qatar Airways has published its annual report for 2017/18, which demonstrates the airline’s strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Overall revenue and other operating income grew 7.22 per cent annually compared to capacity (Available […]
#KampalaCityFestival 2018 cancelled
KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES CANCELLATION OF FESTIVAL (Posted 18th September 2018) Unless there is a change of heart – not entirely unprecedented in recent times as the Jinja based Nyege Nyege festival was also cancelled and then reinstated – will revellers this year miss out on a grand weekend fete in Kampala. KCCA, the […]
Turkish Airlines announces Lusaka as new African destination
TURKISH AIRLINES ADDS #ZAMBIA TO NEW DESTINATION LIST (Posted 18th September 2018) Turkish Airlines will, come 13th of December, launch twice weekly flights from Istanbul to Lusaka, the Zambian capital. The development comes following Turkish President Erdogan’s State Visit to Zambia in late July this year when air links were also on the working agenda. […]
#UNWTO study helps cities to manage the impact of tourism
CITIES IMPACTED BY TOURISM – WHAT TO DO? (Posted 18th September 2018) The tourism sector’s shift in focus towards innovation and experiences, and traveller demand for diverse and immediate experiences in cities, will underpin the discussions of the UNWTO Conference on City Breaks: Creating Innovative Experiences (15-16 October 2018) in Valladolid, Spain. Development of city […]
#ReunionIsland rolls out special promotion in French market
WIN A HOLIDAY TO REUNION – FOR NOW ONLY FOR FRENCH TRAVEL AGENTS (Posted 17th September 2018) Reunion Island Tourism organizes in partnership with TourMag, first media tourism professionals, a sales challenge entitled "Reunion, the intense island". The sales challenge is aimed at travel agents on the French market and runs from September 17 to […]
Onomo Kigali Suites offer affordable comfort
ONOMO KIGALI – SUITES AND ROOMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ADD WELCOME FACILITIES (Posted 17th September 2018) (Typical suite sitting and dining room with kitchen unit included) The Onomo Hotel in Kigali which opened earlier in the year has confirmed that they now also have a number of suites available. Also added was a room […]
News updates from #Uganda’s chimp sanctuary on #NgambaIsland
PLEASE DONATE Health Is Wealth It’s the time of the year when the chimpanzee community at Ngamba Island gets shivers; it’s health check season. This year was so exciting since we live streamed the procedure for one day to enable our friends and supporters all over the world to have a chance to see the […]
#CoastalAviation reviews schedules to ensure landings before sunset
Dear ATC Readers, we strive for the constant improvement of our daily operations, with safety and consistency as main goals. As regulations require our aircraft to land before sundown, we are reviewing our schedule, basing our latest landing on the earlier sunset of the year. This will leave a buffer all year round to ensure […]
Updates from #BrusselsAirport, the home airport of #BrusselsAirlines
Discover the dishes of famous chefs Looking for some culinary delights? Treat yourself to some great seafood in the Black Pearls restaurant (Pier A) where star chef David Martin added his own touch to the menu. Not too far from there, you will find the pop-up bar “Best of Belgium Beer & Bites”, in style […]
Let #QatarAirways take you places … for a lot less than one would expect …
Let us take you places. Our offer is about to end. Fares starting from USD 702 Book now > Dear ATC Readers in Uganda, Less than 48 hours left to enjoy fares starting from USD 702.* Fly with us and discover why the world is such an incredible place as you explore its diverse landscapes, […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily aviation news, courtesy of #CAPA, by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 37 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 17th September 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. World Tourism Day 2018 marked by UNWTO and a Tourism Festival in Seychelles. b. 4th volcano eruption in Reunion Island in 2018. Stand alone articles this week: […]
Nyege Nyege Festival’s future hangs in the balance
REPORT TO DETERMINE FUTURE OF NYEGE NYEGE FESTIVAL (Posted 17th September 2018) Following threats to ban one of Uganda’s largest music festivals, Nyege Nyege, just days prior to the event had put organizers, sponsors and hundreds of people who travelled to Uganda from abroad to attend the show on edge, only to be given a […]
#PrecisionAir granted exemption by #Kenya’s competition watchdog
‘PERMISSION GRANTED‘ TO MOVE FROM CODE SHARE TO FARE ALIGNMENTS AND REVENUE SHARE (Posted 17th September 2018) Kenya’s Competition Authority has granted permission to both Precision Air and major shareholder Kenya Airways to move beyond their present code share arrangements and form a joint venture between them. Under the exemption now granted can the […]
Sun Africa’s Nyali Beach continues beach cleanups
WORLD CLEAN UP DAY BRINGS OUT NYALI BEACH’S STAFF IN FORCE (Posted 16th September 2018) World Clean Up Day, held every year on the 15th of September, gained greater prominence around the globe this year to a good part over the campaign to cut down on plastic waste which has been polluting rivers, lakes and […]
More growth for #BrusselsAirlines in August affirms annual trend of new records
16.6 PERCENT PASSENGER GROWTH IN AUGUST KEEPS RECORD BREAKING YEAR ON COURSE (Posted 16th September 2018) In August Brussels Airlines boarded 137,282 more passengers compared to the same period last year, representing a growth of 16.6%. The airline’s Seat Load Factor increased by 1.5 percentage points to a total of 86.5%. The pressure on the […]
#ReunionIsland releases key tourism data
REUNION RECORDS SUBSTANTIAL YEAR ON YEAR GROWTH IN TOURISM ARRIVALS AND SPENDING (Posted 14th September 2018) More than 190 million euros of expenditure by foreign tourists were recorded during this first half of 2018, nearly 50 million more than last year at the same time, representing more than one million Euros tourist spending per day […]
#IATA Cargo Market Data for Q3 of 2018
IATA RELEASES CARGO DATA FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2018 (Posted 14th September 2018) Key points: Annual growth in air freight tonne kilometres (FTKs) slowed to 2.8% in the three months ended July – its slowest pace on this basis in more than two years. While FTKs are continuing to increase in seasonally adjusted (SA) terms, […]
#IATA Financial Monitor for August 2018
IATA AVAILS DATA ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 14th September 2018) Key points: The latest Q2 2018 data reaffirm a decline in airline profitability compared to the same quarter a year ago. Industry-wide cash flow generation is broadly unchanged vs. Q2 2017. Global airline share prices edged higher in August, matching the […]
#Uganda’s tourism public sector in a state of disarray
UGANDA TOURISM BOARD AXED IN MOVE GOVERNMENT MAY COME TO REGRET (Posted 14th September 2018) When in the early part of the century the Ugandan government came up with a scheme to merge the Uganda Tourism Board and the Uganda Investment Authority, was the combined tourism private sector under the umbrella of the Uganda Tourism […]
More #IATA Training offers
Courses Locations Dates Cargo Accident Investigation and Prevention Beijing, China 3 – 7 Sep Cargo Skills and Procedures Singapore 3 – 7 Sep Temperature Controlled Cargo Operations Beijing, China Madrid, Spain 3 – 5 Sep 26 – 28 Sep Cargo Marketing and Advertising Miami, United States 4 – 7 Sep ULD Operations Beijing, China 5 […]
#IATA Training updates
Courses Locations Dates Aircraft Weight and Balance Frankfurt, Germany 3 – 7 Sep Station / Ground Handling Management Beijing, China 3 – 7 Sep Human Factors in Ground Operations Singapore 5 – 7 Sep Aircraft Turnaround Coordination and Loading Supervision with RampVR Beijing, China Geneva, Switzerland 10 – 13 Sep 17 – 20 Sep Airport […]
#BrusselsAirlines launches stopover packages for #Belgium
FLYING VIA BRUSSELS WITH BRUSSELS AIRLINES? WHY NOT STOP OVER WITH THEIR NEW PACKAGE DEALS? (Posted 14th September 2018) Brussels Airlines launched a new travel option for connecting passengers to visit different Belgian cities during their layover in Brussels, to get even more out of their trip. Belgium Stop Over allows travelers for a visit […]
#Marriott reveals new member benefits
MEMBERS ONLY BENEFITS UNVEILED BY MARRIOTT (Posted 14th September 2018) Stepping up its experiences game, Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) continues to create memories that connect with members through their passions be it culinary, culture, music or lifestyle. The company has added countless redemption opportunities for its loyalty members giving them the opportunity to bid their points […]
#Marriott banks of #Sheraton success
Marriott Looks Forward to Sheraton Success [Download Chain Report] Since Marriott acquired Sheraton in 2016, one of the biggest stories in the hospitality industry has been how Marriott plans to revive this ailing and aging brand. We take a look at how Sheraton’s success could mean big money for Marriott. READ MORE
#MountKenyaTrust set for 60+ climb in January 2019
We are pleased to launch the Mount Kenya 60+ climb! Organised by Anne Tissier, the MKT Festival Coordinator, in her 60th year. ‘If not now then when …’ Anne with a group of seven others will scale the lakes, forest, moorlands and peak – all in support of Mount Kenya Trust’s work. 16 to 22 […]
#Porini / #Gamewatcher news updates from #Kenya
Dear ATC Readers, We are continuing to enjoy high season here in Kenya, where the conservancies and parks are brimming with wildlife. Guests at our Porini Safari Camps in particular have had some wonderful game-viewing in the past few weeks. Our safari guides are always keen to show visitors the varied wildlife, and they also […]
The latest ‘Livingstone Bi-Weekly’ is now available for ATCNews readers
NEWS FROM #ZAMBIA #ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND, BY GILL STADEN (Posted 14th September 2018) Inside this edition you will find news galore about Zambia, Zimbabwe and more about by simply clicking on the following link: https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/tlbw12sept18.pdf Bars closed in Livingstone Old Photos of Livingstone Clean Up Day Art Competition at Chipembele Celebrities join in the #KeepLuangwaFlowing […]
#AuricAir adds flights to #MafiaIsland for whale watching season
DAILY FLIGHTS added to MAFIA Island for the Whale Shark Season 2018/2019 01st of October 2018 to 31st of March 2019 This year don’t miss the chance of watching these beautiful giants. Swimming with the biggest fish in the sea is an awesome experience that is easily accessible from Mafia Island, Tanzania. Here, the season […]
Win a trip to #Uganda with ‘Travel Africa’
Don’t forget to enter this competition for a chance to win a 7-day Primates & Wildlife tour of Uganda! This great competition has been put together by the team at Wildfoot Travel, one of the UK’s leading African travel specialists. To be in with the chance of winning, all you have to do is enter […]
