COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 18th of October 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 40.079.020 Cases and 1.116.129 Deaths as of today, […]
Alain St. Ange speakes out following second debate of presidential candidates
ALAIN ST. ANGE KEEPS THE HIGH GROUND AS OPPONENTS RESORT TO MUDSLINGING (Posted 18th October 2020) As the campaigns in the Seychelles now move rapidly towards the election days has a second debate on national television between the three candidates taken place. Most notable were the comments made by Alain St. Ange, a former Minister […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 17th of October 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 39.712.054 Cases and 1.110.917 Deaths as of today, […]
Humanitarian needs on the rise in the Sahel Zone
VIOLENCE AND COVID19 CONTRIBUTE TO RISING HUMAN NEEDS SAYS UNHCR (Posted 17th October 2020) The agency said a record 7.2 million children in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger now require humanitarian assistance: a staggering two-thirds jump in just a year A surge in armed violence, coupled with the economic and social fallout from the COVID-19 […]
#KaribuKiliFair names dates for 2021 edition
EAST AFRICA’S LARGEST TOURISM FAIR SETS DATES FOR 2021 OUTDOOR EDITION (Posted 17th October 2020) TGT Arusha will be the venue for the 2021 edition of the Karibu KiliFair, East Africa’s largest tourism trade show of its kind. Held as a single event since the KaribuFair and the KiliFair joined hands a few years ago, […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 17 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 17TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 17th October 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report Election message Your vote in the 2020 elections allows our democracy to live another day. If enough people cast their ballots this month, they […]
#IndiaOutbound 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 […]
Houston Marketing’s Virtual Spotlight Workshop on course for November
SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOP – OF THE VIRTUAL KIND – ON COURSE FOR NOVEMBER 04TH AND 05TH (Posted 17th October 2020) Following the highly successful first ever SPOTLIGHT VIRTUAL EXPO on 30th of September, which attracted 40 Exhibitors and 162 Buyers from 25 countries, Derek Houston has announced details for the next Spotlight Virtual to be held […]
#IATA welcomes additional research data
LOW RISK CATCHING #COVID19 IN FLIGHT SAYS RESEARCH DATA (Posted 17th October 2020) IATA Welcomes US Military Report on Low Risk of Catching COVID-19 on a Flight The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the release of the results of testing by the United States Transportation Command (US Transcom) confirming the low risk of COVID-19 […]
#ATLF2020 ante portas
AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM AND AWARDS NOW JUST TWO DAYS AWAY (Posted 17th October 2020) The 2020 edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards will this year take place in a hybrid format, incorporating both virtual and live sessions at the Kigali International Convention Centre in the Rwandan capital city. ATLF2020 has just […]
#UgandaAirlines brand new Airbus gains shape
DELIVERY ON COURSE AS BOTH NEW AIRCRAFT’S ASSEMBLY ADVANCES (Posted 17th October 2020) (Pictures courtesy of Airbus) Uganda Airlines first Airbus A300-800Neo was fresh out of the paintshop yesterday and presented Uganda’s national colours to the public on a sunny though partly cloudy day. This will be Airbus’ first delivery of an A330-800Neo to Africa […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 16h of October 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 39.295.151 Cases and 1.104.697 Deaths as of today, […]
#CAPA’s 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
#AviaDevEurope News Updates
WORKSHOP: Addressing the needs of airports & tourism boards to kickstart 2021 This 2-hour workshop will discuss the current outlook on travel recovery, how tourism boards can increase awareness by accessing global travel demand. We will look at case studies from Milan and Budapest to see how market share was gained in Summer 2020. Breakout […]
Air connectivity in #Africa on the up again but many gaps remain
AIRLINK RECONNECTS JOHANNESBURG TO WINDHOEK WITH DAILY FLIGHTS, ADDS MAPUTO, LUSAKA AND NDOLA – AND BAGS INTERLINE DEAL WITH QATAR AIRWAYS (Posted 16th October 2020) Airlink, South Africa’s privately-owned regional airline, will launch daily direct air services reconnecting Johannesburg with Windhoek / Namibia starting on 26th of October. This follows the relaxation of South Africa’s […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 15th of October 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 38.848.934 Cases and 1.098.438 Deaths as of today, […]
#CAPA’s 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
#Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa launched cricket and tourism partnership
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ZIMBABWE CRICKET AND ZIMBABWE TOURISM TO TAP INTO SPORTS POTENTIAL (Posted 15th October 2020) President Emmerson Mnagangwa has yesterday officially launched a promotional campaign spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) aimed at boosting the country’s tourism. ZTA is working on the project in partnership with the Zimbabwe Cricket Council. […]
#UgandaAirlines first Airbus A330-800Neo on course for December delivery
UGANDA AIRLINES TO BECOME AFRICAN LAUNCH CUSTOMER FOR AIRBUS’ NEW A330-800NEO (Posted 15th October 2020) As Uganda Airlines is progressively moving towards phase two of restarting operations after a nearly 7 months pandemic enforced absence from the skies with scheduled passenger flights, are now added objectives coming into play too. The airline on 01st of […]
Tsavo Fires – a damning account by Bernadine Mutanu, Nation Media Group, Kenya
TSAVO FIRES NOW ALSO EXTEND TO MT. KILIMANJARO AS ARSONISTS RUN RIOT (Posted 15th October 2020) Up in flames: Who’s burning Tsavo? Bernadine Mutanu, NationOctober 13, 2020 See link for photos. The hissing and crackling fire can be heard from a distance and as far as the eye can see, are flames and smoke. On […]
Corporate Council on #Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Boeing in talks to set up office in Ghana Ghana Web American aircraft manufacturer, Boeing, is exploring the possibility of setting up a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Ghana to serve the West Africa sub-region. Grounding of the plane maker’s 737 Max by airlines over ..Read more>> HEALTH […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 14th of October 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 38.480.205 Cases and 1.092.586 Deaths as of today, […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 16 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 16TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 14th October 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report ALAIN ST.ANGE SPEAKS OUT ON CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECT MATTERS What are some of the first things that you will tackle if you win the election? […]
#CAPA’s 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
#Zimbabwe’s ‘Sanganai / Hlanganani – a week and counting
SANGANAI/HLANGANANI- WORLD TOURISM EXPO GOES VIRTUAL (Posted 14th October 2020) Plans to host Africa’s premier business exchange, Sanganai/Hlanganani – WorldTourism Expo in a virtual format are in full progress. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority’s Acting Chief Executive, Mr Givemore Chidzidzi, said the fair which has been held since the early 1980s will this year take a […]
Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport again named as Africa’s best airport hotel
GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO DESERVE THEM … (Posted 14th October 2020) The challenges of the world’s worst pandemic in a hundred years notwithstanding, has the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport once again captured the title of ‘Best Airport Hotel in Africa‘ – for the third time in fact. • Four Points by […]
#AviaDevAfrica presents: Ato Girma Wake
AVIADEV AFRICA’S JON HOWELL INTERVIEWS AFRICAN AVIATION LEGEND GIRMA WAKE (Posted 14th October 2020) Dear ATCNews Readers and Colleagues, I am delighted to share with you my personal round up for the week with the industry leaders that I have spoken to and the great content that I have read, watched or listened to. Should […]
#AirSeychelles prepares for triangular flight to Madagascar and Mauritius
AIR SEYCHELLES TO OPERATE COMBINED FLIGHTS TO MADAGASCAR AND MAURITIUS (Posted 14th October 2020) Air Seychelles is set to operate combined flights to Madagascar and Mauritius tomorrow, Thursday the 15th of October 2020, to provide Mauritian and Malagasy nationals the opportunity to finally go home. Travellers can also book the returning sector from Mauritius to […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 13th of October 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 38.157.792 Cases and 1.087.040 Deaths as of today, […]
#AFRAA set for African airlines CEO conference and more aviation news from across #Africa
Click on the link below to read the whole magazine on the AFRAA website. https://afraa.org/africa_wings/african-skies-issue-no-49/ Regulars | Réguliers AFRAA Diary | Journal de I’AFRAA Navigating the pandemic: AFRA A Actions highlights Naviguer en pleine pandémie: ’essentiel des actions entreprises par l’AFRAA From the start of the pandemic, AFRAA has taken various initiatives and actions in […]
