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#ConservationActionTrust News

Environmentalists and hunters slam government over proposals for the trophy hunting of elephants, leopards and rhinos 16th November 2021 | Daily Maverick | Don Pinnock | Free to republish Last month, with little publicity, the Department of Environmental Affairs gave the public 30 days to object to or comment on its proposed hunting and export […]

#ColobusConservation ask for your help

Dear Friend, I am writing to you today to ask you to help Colobus Conservation raise emergency funding to continue its operations in the months ahead. We are facing a funding shortfall and are on the brink of shutting down all operations. Rescuing and caring for injured and orphaned monkeys has never been as difficult […]

#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news from across #Africa

Time to regroup, reflect and explore opportunities in Africa’s tourism sector The 2021 edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take place in Kigali Rwanda from 24-27 November.This year’s event has partnered with the Rwanda Chamber of Tourism to hold its maiden Rwanda Tourism week in the form of an exhibition, […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 257.775.517 Cases and 5.167.168 Deaths as of 21st November 2021 232.681.676 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.01 percent Note: Some African […]

#ElewanaCollection News Updates

Brochure | Information Manual | Fast Facts | Online Availability | Contact Us | DISCOVERY The Elewana Collection Newsletter – November 2021 Elewana Collection Gets Ready to Deck the Halls and Ring in the New Year Unique holiday celebrations are planned for guests throughout properties in Kenya and Tanzania Read more Elewana Supports Local Growers […]

Have you signed up to the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2021?

REGISTER NOW PROGRAMME #ATLF2021 24-27 November 2021 Kigali, Rwanda The 2021 edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is set to take place in Kigali Rwanda from 24-27 November. Running under the theme “Harnessing intra-Africa travel for innovative recovery in Africa’s travel and tourism sector”, this year’s Africa Tourism Leadership Forum will be a […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 20th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 257.406.438 Cases and 5.163.038 Deaths as of 20th November 2021 232.355.669 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.01 percent Note: Some African […]

First #BrusselsAirlines flight in new livery takes to the skies

BRUSSELS AIRLINES RINGS IN NEW CHAPTER AS FIRST REBRANDED AIRCRAFT TAKES OFF (Posted 21st November 2021) After revealing a new brand identity yesterday, Brussels Airlines welcomed the first passengers into its newly painted aircraft. 114 passengers flew to Geneva this morning on flight SN2713, with aircraft OO-SSO. Also Brussels Airlines passengers flying to Ljubljana this […]

#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates

About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 19th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 256.479.473 Cases and 5.150.444 Deaths as of 16th November 2021 231.687.366 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.01 percent Note: Some African […]

#EwasoLions News Updates

Crisis and Coexistence: Third Quarter Highlights A New Domestic Animal Mobile Veterinary Unit It was a close shave. A lion attacked this donkey but our team arrived just in time. The donkey is alive but badly wounded. His protector, the dog Longiron (meaning donkey protector) is barking anxiously. For so long, our team has stopped […]

#BrusselsAirlines News

Travelling is back, and so are we! But only with the things you love about travel. Like charge-free luggage, no small print on your ticket and seats next to each other, at no charge! In short: common sense, with you at the centre of our attention, with every choice we make. Will you join us […]

#NAS breaks new ground by pioneering integration with the #IATA Travel Pass

NATIONAL AVIATION SERVICES BECOMES FIRST GROUND HANDLER TO INTEGRATE THE IATA TRAVEL PASS IN THE DAILY OPERATION (Posted 18th November 2021)     The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app that helps passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information National Aviation Services […]

#DiaryofaMuzungu’s latest news

Dear ATCNews Reader, From Karamoja in the north east to the Gorilla Highlands in south western corner of the country, this newsletter has Uganda covered from top to bottom ? – scroll down… ?? I’m happy to be back in the Pearl of Africa after some quality time reconnecting with family. The break has given […]

#BreakingNews as #BrusselsAirlines reveals new livery and brand identity

BRUSSELS AIRLINES – THE NEW LOOK (Posted 18th November 2021) Just minutes ago did Brussels Airlines present a new brand identity, confirming its position in the market as Belgium’s home carrier. Updated colours, a new logo and aircraft livery are the visual token of the airline’s new chapter, stating its readiness for future challenges and […]

#Airbus reports orders and commitments for 408 new aircraft at #DubaiAirShow

AIRBUS REPORTS SUCCESS AT DUBAI AIR SHOW 2021 (Posted 18th November 2021) In the first major airshow since the COVID-19 pandemic struck two years ago, customers demonstrated confidence in the recovery of the aviation sector and also in Airbus by placing orders and commitments totalling 408 aircraft (269 firm orders and 139 commitments). The agreements […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal U.S. State Department Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will visit Kenya, Nigeria, and Senegal from November 15-20, underscoring the depth and breadth of our relationships with African partners… Read more>> US-Africa Relations: An Opportunity Lost or Found Foreign Policy Research Institute There is too […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 255.699.008 Cases and 5.138.387 Deaths as of 16th November 2021 231.108.142 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.01 percent Note: Some African […]

#Airbus signs groundbreaking maintenance deals with Uganda Airlines

#UGANDAAIRLINES BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN A338 FLIGHT HOUR SERVICES CUSTOMER FOR AIRBUS (Posted 17th November 2021) Two new airline customers in Africa have selected Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support their respective Airbus fleets: Uganda Airlines for its A338Neos and Air Tanzania for their A220s.. These two airlines will benefit from comprehensive material services including […]

#AFRAA’s 53rd AGA – Updates

Air transport leaders and decision makers set a roadmap for transformation and the economic development of air transport in Africa at the 53rd AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit that has concluded today. The event was held under the patronage of the Government of Angola under the theme: “Flightpath to Africa’s resilient travel ecosystem.” The […]

#BrusselsAirport gets ready for Black Friday

Black Friday is here again! Black Friday, the phenomenon that has gained a lot of popularity over the past few years, is once again in the media this year. The shops at the airport and our online shop join the hype and that gives you nothing but benefits. Everywhere at the airport you will find […]

#AfricaTravelWeek2022 – Bigger Better Hybrid

11 – 13 April 2022, Cape Town, South Africa Register your interest ATW Connect Why exhibit? Contact Us The future is now World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) and the International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTM Africa) will be adopting a hybrid format for the popular travel and tourism trade shows in 2022, allowing exhibitors […]

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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