#IATA Air Cargo Overview for 2018
Air Freight Demand Ends Year Up 3.5%, Despite Softening Late 2018 No: 04 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2018 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.5% compared to 2017. This was significantly lower than the extraordinary 9.7% growth recorded in 2017. […]
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
#Uganda Wildlife Authority to prosecute Vietnamese ivory smugglers
UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY TO PROSECUTE VIETNAMESE FOUND IN POSSESSION OF WILDLIFE SPECIES (Posted 06th February 2019) Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has taken over the prosecution of two Vietnamese nationals who were arrested by Uganda Revenue Authority customs officials in possession of elephant ivory and pangolin scales. Mr. Dhan Yon Chiew and Mr. Nguyen Son Dong […]
Air Austral and Air Madagascar launch new loyalty card programme
AIRLINE PARTNERSHIP EXPANDS WITH NEW LOYALTY PROGRAMME (Posted 06th February 2019) The financial and route partnership between Air Austral and Air Madagascar, which was cemented when the Reunion based French airline became a 49 percent shareholder in the Malagasy national airline, has now seen further activities unfold. A new joint loyalty card programme, also incorporating […]
#Mombasa bound cruise liner diverts to #Seychelles after US travel warning
MOMBASA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY COUNTS THEIR LOSSES FOLLOWING CRUISE LINER DIVERSION (Posted 06th February 2019) MS Nautica, of Oceania Cruises, has reportedly changed course to the Seychelles, after US authorities have issued a stark travel warning to their citizens about the possibility of further terror attacks in Kenya, targeting tourists. While there is consensus among leading […]
Ethiopian Airlines to reduce South America flights
BUENOS AIRES AND SAO PAULO AFFECTED BY SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS (Posted 06th February 2019) Flights between Addis Ababa and Sao Paulo will be reduced to five a week come 09th of March, down from the presently daily service. Also affected by the change will be Buenos Aires, which is presently being served daily too but will […]
#Qatar and the #EU sign new air services agreement
NEW AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EU AND QATAR PAVE THE WAY FOR CLOSER AIRLINKS (Posted 06th February 2019) In the face of continued hostility by Qatar’s neighbours, which includes an illegal air blockade, have the EU and the State of Qatar now signed a new air services agreement. The European Commissioner for Mobility and […]
#NigeriaTravelWeek2019 dates announced
#NTW2019 – MARK 21ST TO 23RD OF NOVEMBER IN YOUR DIARY (Posted 06th February 2019) Lagos awaits again come November this year as the organizers of the annual Nigeria Travel Week have just confirmed the dates of the 2019 event, the third of its kind. The theme of this year’s conference was given as ‘Harnessing […]
#Vipingo comes out shining as East Africa’s best golf course after successful Pro Am tournament
#SWEDEN’S LINDA WESSBERG TAKES TOP PRIZE BUT THE WINNER IS … #KENYA (Posted 05th February 2019) The Ladies Invitational that saw 13 Ladies European Tour professionals play alongside Kenyan golfers culminated in a win for Sweden’s Linda Wessberg on Saturday. The 38 year-old finished 2 under par with a score of 70, a clear two […]
#IATA at #CAPA Conference in #Doha #Qatar
05 February 2019 Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO addressed the CAPA Aeropolitical and Regulatory Affairs Summit in Doha, Qatar today. In his speech he highlighted the following topics: Smarter Regulation: The growing regulatory challenges facing the industry and the need for Smarter Regulation Environment: The need for more governments to join CORSIA […]
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
RIP Ben Parker #Tongabezi #Zambia
#Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers to take decision soon on brand new airport
BRAND NEW AIRPORT UNDER PLANNING FOR ADDIS ABABA (Posted 05th February 2019) Information coming out of Addis Ababa, just days after a brand new terminal at Bole International Airport was inaugurated – driving the overall capacity of the airport to 20+ million passengers – speaks of an aviation mega project being planned in the format […]
First batch of #UgandaAirlines pilots finally sent for training
NEWLY RECRUITED PILOTS OF UGANDA AIRLINES COMMENCE TYPE RATING TRAINING FOR #BOMBARDIER #CRJ900 (Posted 04th February 2019) Although treated like a state secret has information been obtained that the first group of pilots, recruited by the yet to commence operations new Uganda Airlines, left for the Bombardier facility in Montreal to commence their type rating […]
Just published: The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 5
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 04th February 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Emmanuel Macron will be in Réunion & Mayotte Islands this June. b. Seychelles Tourism should not be taken for granted as we continue reflecting on the tourism […]
Not yet sure where to spend Valentine’s night in Kampala? Try Le Chateau | Brasserie Belge
#UNWTO Mountain Tourism – This March in Berchtesgaden / Germany
#WTMA2019
About The Show Book Accommodation Find Exhibitors Event Programme REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Click here to confirm your registration to connect with the world at WTM Africa 2019! AFRICAN TOURISM INVESTMENT SUMMIT In 2018 WTM Africa launched the Investment Forum as part of the exhibition and aimed to highlight investment potential and opportunities in the African […]
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
Ghanaian Tourism Minister Catherine Afeku appointed as UNWTO Chairperson of Leadership Taskforce Group
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 […]
#Ethiopian now sets April for #Istanbul flights
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES POSTPONES ISTANBUL LAUNCH YET AGAIN (Posted 03rd February 2019) After initially giving a launch date for their then still combined flights to Istanbul and on to Moscow of 05th of December, and then shifting the launch date over regulatory and slot challenges in Istanbul to the 04th of March, has Ethiopian Airline now […]
#FlyDubai axes #Kinshasa
ENTEBBE BECOMES A STAND ALONE DESTINATION AGAIN FOR FLYDUBAI AFTER KINSHASA IS DROPPED (Posted 03rd February 2019) The four flights a week between Dubai and Kinshasa, via Entebbe, have come to an end when FlyDubai on 01st of February discontinued the route to the Congolese capital. The flights took place every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and […]
#Ghana’s Tourism Minister appointed Chair of #UNWTO Leadership Taskforce Group
UNWTO RECOGNIZES GHANA’S RISE IN THE TOURISM WORLD (Posted 02nd February 2019) Article published with the permission of VoyagesAfriq and Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has appointed Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Catherine Abelema Afeku as chairperson for the newly created Leadership Taskforce Group. The appointment was […]
#oneworld News Updates
As oneworld marks its 20th anniversary, the global airline alliance unveils major benefits for customers and airlines (Posted 01st February 2019) Digital revolution: Customers flying on connecting flights on oneworld airlines to be able to check-in, obtain boarding passes, track baggage, receive flight updates and pay for additional services through their preferred airline’s app or […]
#UNWTO Mountain Tourism
#WTMA2019
About The Show Book Accommodation Find Exhibitors Event Programme REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Click here to confirm your registration to connect with the world at WTM Africa 2019! AFRICAN TOURISM INVESTMENT SUMMIT In 2018 WTM Africa launched the Investment Forum as part of the exhibition and aimed to highlight investment potential and opportunities in the African […]
#Atta Networking at #ITB2019
You are invited to attend: Atta ITB Networking 2019 Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Château 9 Berlin GmbH & Co. KGBismarckstraße 78 Berlin, Berlin 10627
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
#WTM Latin America
Put WTM Latin America in your diary Plan to visit the world’s leading event in the Latin American travel industry. At WTM Latin America you’ll find the leading companies in the market, quality content and you can even network with more than 10,000 tourism professionals. You’ll soon be able to register and guarantee your participation. […]
REPORT: The Golden Triangle for African Aviation
REPORT: The Golden Triangle for African Aviation Airline alliances, partnerships, joint ventures and equity shares. The ownership structure of airlines are changing rapidly as the industry plans for the next decade of rapid growth fuelled by the ambitions of millennials to travel the world. African aviation has reached a point where change is inevitable and […]
