Airbus renews its transatlantic fleet with lower-emission ships
(Posted 25th October 2023) Airbus will renew the entire fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels, supported by wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has commissioned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build, own and operate these new, highly efficient vessels […]
#EthiopianAirlines to Resume Four Weekly Services to #Madrid
(Posted 25th October 2023) Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing and best known African airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it will resume four weekly passenger services to Madrid, Spain’s capital and a city of elegant boulevards and extensive, starting from December 09th, 2023. The four-time weekly services […]
ASTW Evolves Into Sport, Tourism & Diplomacy Forum
(Posted 25th October 2023) Africa’s premier and pan-African sports travel trade event known as African Sports Tourism Week has evolved and renamed Sport, Tourism & Diplomacy Forum. Having existed for 6 years, the organizers said “it’s about time we advanced this conversation and make it a high level engagement”. Organized by Diplomacy […]
#SerengetiBalloons set for #Tarangire operation
(Posted 25th October 2023) John Corse, the Managing Director of Serengeti Balloon Safaris, has confirmed to ATCNews that effective December 2023 the company will launch balloon safaris over the Tarangire National Park. This new destination will be available alongside the company’s traditional stomping ground, the Serengeti, and Ruaha National Park. There will […]
A Tour of Two Oceans with Morukuru Beach Lodge
(Posted 25th October 2023) Discover South Africa’s beautiful Western Cape with Morukuru Beach Lodge and Ellerman House. Morukuru Beach Lodge offers a bespoke culinary and natural odyssey of the captivating Atlantic and Indian Ocean that artfully blends the dynamic multicultural vibes of Cape Town with the unspoiled natural splendours of the […]
WTM 2023 – Who will you meet at the show?
(Posted 25th October 2023) What´s in the store at World Travel Market London 2023? Hello ATCNews Readers, As a savvy travel professionals, we know you like to stay well-informed. So, let’s give you a quick glimpse into what you can expect at this year’s event: Unlimited business opportunities: we are expecting […]
Botswana holds meeting to address human-wildlife conflict concerns
(Posted 25th October 2023) Courtesy of Elephant News / Stenews and News Ghana The government of Botswana on Thursday convened a one-day National Human and Wildlife Conflict Pitso (“pitso” means “calling” in Tswana language) with several ministries to engage stakeholders on human-wildlife conflict concerns in the country. “The issue of human-wildlife conflict […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 25th October 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Zambia Airways to resume flights to Zimbabwe!
(Posted 25th October 2023) The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, is set to resume flights to Zimbabwe. The airline, which temporarily discontinued flights between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare earlier this month due to “in-house logistics” [src.], has annouced the resumption of the service from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Blue Flag beaches, boats & marinas 2023/24!
(Posted 24th October 2023) A total of 48 beaches in South Africa, along with four marinas and six tourism boats have been awarded full Blue Flag status by the 2023/24 International Blue Flag Jury. 23 Blue Flag pilot sites were recognised this year for their efforts in meeting the minimum requirements for Blue Flag status. The Western Cape has achieved the highest […]
Join the webinar about the Professional Certificate in Air Transportation Principles and Policy.
(Posted 24th October 2023) Are you looking for insight into the effects of government policy on the air transport industry? Join us at our upcoming webinar to learn about the new Professional Certificate in Air Transportation Principles and Policy offered by IATA and Carleton University. This new program will give you knowledge and understanding of the effects that government […]
#Uganda – Webinars on the way to help promote tourism
(Posted 24th October 2023) Are you interested in developing Uganda’s adventure tourism industry? Then join the Adventure Tourism Uganda webinar series it’s interactive and freely accessible. Register today! During the webinars you will learn more about Uganda’s adventure tourism potential and how to offer great activities! All webinars will start at 10 […]
Alain St. Ange appreciates his hosts during the recent visit to Egypt
(Posted 24th October 2023) Alain St.Ange says thank you to Prof. Dr. Noha Azmy, the Dean of the Faculty of Travel and Hotels at the University of Sadat City for the invitation to be a speaker at the first International Conference on “Sustainable Scientific Research & Digital Transformation: A Future Vision for Tourism, […]
World Golf Awards recognises best golf brands at Abu Dhabi ceremony
(Posted 24th October 2023) World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has revealed this year’s best golf organisations at its 10th annual Gala Ceremony in Abu Dhabi. The Australian golfing legend-turned-designer Greg Norman was named ‘Golf Course Designer of the Year’. Serapong Course at […]
A Technologically Empowered Future for Tourism
(Posted 24th October 2023) Courtesy of Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com Group. After a challenging few years for the tourism industry, we are seeing a revitalised appetite for global travel. At the same time, we find ourselves amidst a paradigm shift in technology, fuelled by rapidly accelerating connectivity and innovation in areas […]
Akagera Newsletter July-September 2023
(Posted 24th October 2023) © Mathieu Courdesses Greetings and welcome to our third newsletter of 2023. The rainy season has returned, and as a result, Akagera is once again a lush and vibrant green. The onset of the rainy season also comes paired with an increase in births in the park […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE Q3 PERFORMANCE PEAKS ACROSS THE BOARD
(Posted 24th October 2023) · 2023 revenue, room nights and total stays now all higher than 2019 year to date (YTD) · Total revenue doubled YTD compared to 2022 and hits US$1.7 billion · Q3 revenues up 41% versus Q3 2022, and room nights up 31% · GHA DISCOVERY hits 25 million members in loyalty programme milestone […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 24th October 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
The Smartest investment you can make – Participate in WTM Africa 2024
(Posted 24th October 2023) Expose your brand and grow your business Do you want to pass up the chance for brand exposure? We would love to see you at WTM Africa again in 2024. Register Today Thousands of eager travel buyers await, ready to engage in profitable business deals. Influencers and travel […]
Akbar Al Baker – The man who made Qatar Airways into what it is resigns unexpectedly
(Posted 23rd October 2023) Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective 05th of November 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as Group Chief […]
African Tourism now at 92 percent of pre-Covid19 levels
(Posted 23rd October 2023) Tourism demand continues to show remarkable resilience and sustained recovery, even in the face of economic and geopolitical challenges. Africa’s recovery is amongst the strongest, experiencing 92% of pre-crisis visitors in period between January – July 2023. INTERNATIONAL TOURISM SWIFTLY OVERCOMING PANDEMIC DOWNTURN International tourism has continued to recover […]
#KarlHala – Hospitality in his blood
(Posted 23rd October 2023) The Continental Hotels Group, a new jewel in the Nigerian hospitality market, is making waves with its latest acquisition, the Abuja Continental Hotel. Going by the experience with the Continental Hotel in Lagos will it no doubt soon be a name synonymous with luxury, excellence, and unparalleled hospitality. This […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 23rd October 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#WorldTravelAwards2023 name #Seychelles as ‘Leading Honeymoon and Cruise Destination’
(Posted 21st October 2023) Seychelles claimed two coveted awards at the esteemed World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, held on October 15th and 16th, 2023, at the Atlantis The Royal Dubai, strengthening Seychelles’ reputation as a leading destination in the Indian Ocean. Recognised as the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon […]
Elephant conservation hero Jim Nyamu receives national accolade at #Kenya’s Mashujaa Day celebrations
(Posted 20th October 2023) By Charlotte Beauvoisin for ATCNews, pictures courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin Diary of a Muzungu and ATCNews extend hearty congratulations to Jim Justus Nyamu, one of this year’s 157 men and women honoured by the President of Kenya William Ruto at this year’s Mashujaa Day national holiday celebration in […]
#UgandaWildlifeAuthority announces an #ElephantWalk in Murchison Falls NP
(Posted 20th October 2023) Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin, Publisher of ‘Diary of a Muzungu‘ Murchison Falls National Park in tandem with Elephant Conservation program-East and Central Africa has organised a walk to create awareness in Pakwach Town council on the 23rd of October, i.e. next Monday, at 8:00am prompt. The walk […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways is damp leasing two Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Sun Express!
(Posted 20th October 2023) South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), and Sun Express, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, have entered into a “damp lease” agreement that will allow SAA to operate a schedule utilising two SunExpress aircraft for a six-month period. Under the agreement, two Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Sun Express‘ fleet will operate… READ MORE
Constance Hotels announces partnership with Trimetys Hotels
(Posted 20th October 2023) The Board of Directors of Trimetys Ltd wishes to inform the public of our recent partnership with Constance Hotels Services Ltd. This collaboration pertains to the management and operation of the Sakoa Boutik Hotel in Mauritius, Tekoma Boutik Hotel, and Mourouk Hotel (formerly known as Mourouk Ebony Hotel), […]
A month and counting for the 55th AFRAA AGA
(Posted 20th October 2023) AFRAA, in conjunction with Uganda Airlines, is set to hold their 55th Annual General Assembly in Kampala / Uganda. The event will take place as the Munyonyo Conference Centre / Speke Resort at the outskirts of Kampala, where the lakeside location will no doubt give the expected 500+ […]
We are setting new standards for luxury in hospitality says Karl Hala in Abuja
(Posted 20th October 2023) The Group General Manager, Continental Hotels, Mr. Karl Hala, has reiterated his commitment towards setting new standards for the hospitality industry in Nigeria. This is coming after the launch of the newest addition to the company’s portfolio, the Abuja Continental, Nigeria, in Abuja. “As Abuja Continental, Nigeria, […]
