#Zambia Tourism News Updates
TOURISM NEWS FROM ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND, COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 04th March 2020) Click on the link below for the full version: Inside: A Visit to Kayube A New Runway for UAC Panic in Dambwa Rhinos killed on Kazungula Road Luangwa River Floods Poachers’ weapons destroyed in Lusaka Chiefs paid for GMAs More […]
Alain St. Ange demands a Presidential Debate for upcoming elections in Seychelles
INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICE IN POLITICS DEMANDS A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES DEBATE SAYS ALAIN ST. ANGE (Posted 03rd March 2020) A call is made for a first ever Presidential Debate in Seychelles for the coming 2020 election With more and more candidates throwing their hats into the ring for the Presidential elections, and challenging the status quo […]
ATA announces date for the 2020 World Tourism Conference in #Accra
The Africa Tourism Association, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, will host the 2020 World Tourism Conference (WTC) in Accra, Ghana. The conference will highlight the emerging business and investment opportunities across Africa’s tourism sector. The conference will show how tourism can be utilized as an engine for economic growth and job creation through […]
#IATA invites nominations for their 2nd Diversity and Inclusion Awards
Nominations Open for 2nd Diversity & Inclusion Awards The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that nominations have opened for second edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards which recognize and encourage industry excellence. Nominations are now open in the three following categories: Inspirational Role Model: Will be presented to a woman who holds […]
Media India Group’s monthly news update
Business Politics Society Culture Tourism Events Cinema Indian Diaspora MIGTV Business European skill delegates brought to India by EIFE India is the world’s youngest country, with 64 pc of the population in the working age. Approximately 70 million additional individuals of working age […] Read More Himachal farmers switch to aromatic plants Erratic weather conditions […]
Alain St. Ange discusses Seychelles political future with Richard Quest of CNN
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Kenya’s new $3.5m cruise ship terminal receives 500 tourists African Tourism Boss St. Ange discusses One Seychelles Vision with CNN’s Richard Quest Presidential candidate of the One Seychelles party, Alain St. Ange had a rendezvous with famous CNN anchor Richard Quest, while the later was in Seychelles […]
#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
#Marriott further expands #Africa footprint
JOHANNESBURG MARRIOTT ADDS TO THE COMPANY’S PRESENCE IN AFRICA (Posted 03rd March 2020) Marriott International earlier today announced the opening of the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch (http://bit.ly/3anTxaC) and the Marriott Executive Apartments Johannesburg Melrose Arch. The opening marks the debut of Marriott Executive Apartments in South Africa and the first purpose-built Marriott Hotel in […]
Kenya Tourism Federation takes issue with irresponsible media reports on airspace safety
KTF STATEMENT RUBBISHES MISLEADING PRESS REPORTS ABOUT THE SAFETY OF KENYAN AIR SPACE (Posted 03rd March 2020) The Kenya Tourism Federation notes, with grave concern, a misleading press article in section of media to the effect that a fresh air safety advisory has been imposed against Kenya’s airspace. The misleading article makes reference to a […]
Magical Kenya launches selection process for #MKTE2020
KENYA TOURISM BOARD SETS THINGS IN MOTION FOR THE MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO 2020 (Posted 03rd March 2020) The Magical Kenya Travel Expo will take place in Nairobi between the 07th and 09th of October this year. Anticipating further growth, and yet higher demand for hosted buyers but also from international media, has the Kenya […]
Kampala Serena Hotel attains Bookings.com ranking of 9 out of 10
BOOKINGS.COM UPS KAMPALA SERENA RANKING TO A FULL 9 (Posted 03rd March 2020) Bookings.com, one of the world’s leading hotel reservations platforms, has for the year 2020 upped the ranking of the Kampala Serena Hotel to a full 9, following continuously congratulatory ratings from clients who stayed at the hotel and had booked their stay […]
Fastjet gives back during ‘Customer Appreciation Month’
FASTJET OFFERS ‘GOODIES‘ TO LOYAL CUSTOMERS (Posted 03rd March 2020) Fastjet extends its appreciation to all customers by designating the month of March as their “Customer Appreciation Month”. In launching this initiative, Fastjet today announced that their first of many planned activities for this month starts with an appreciation for loyalty. The group has prescribed […]
‘The Observatory’ set to add a new ensuite cabin
LUXURIOUS CABIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT THE OBSERVATORY IN BUNYARUGURU / RUBIRIZI DISTRICT (Posted 02nd March 2020) GeoLodges have confirmed that work is presently ongoing at the Observatory to construct an additional new cabin, which will offer a small kitchen, dining area, sitting room, terrace and a self contained bathroom. The foundation of the new cabin […]
#IATA suggests slot rules to be suspended due to #COVID19
IATA Requests Global Suspension of Slot Rules Due to Coronavirus The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is contacting aviation regulators worldwide to request that the rules governing use of airport slots be suspended immediately and for the 2020 season, due to the impact of COVID-19 (the Coronavirus). Around 43% of all passengers depart from over […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s most punctual domestic airlines in February 2020!
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has published the on-time performance results of domestic airlines’ flying out of OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth in February 2020. On-Time Performance is measured by […]
Registration is now open for #WTMA2020
WTM AFRICA VISITOR AND MEDIA REGISTRATION OPEN World Travel Market Africa 2020 is set to be the biggest edition of the African continent’s leading B2B Travel Trade show yet, thanks to a host of exciting innovations, hyper-focused events, and opportunity-enabling partnerships. Bigger than ever, here are just some of the reasons why WTM Africa 2020 […]
#WMTA2020 remains on course for early April
WTM AFRICA WILL TAKE PLACE SAY THE ORGANIZERS (Posted 02nd March 2020) Following enquiries by ATCNews about several African tourism trade fairs taking place, have Reed Exhibitions, the organizers of World Travel Market Africa, responded immediately with the following statement: In light of the announcement of the cancelation of ITB Berlin on Friday, we would […]
#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
Decline in demand for airtravel in Europe poses significant challenges for airlines
#COVID19 CAUSES DEMAND FOR AIR TRAVEL TO WEAKEN SUBSTANTIALLY (Posted 02nd March 2020) Coronavirus: Strong decline in demand for air travel in Europe prompts Brussels Airlines to review its flight offer and to investigate economic measures Flight reductions to and from Northern Italy Other economic measures are being considered Because of the rapidly declining demand […]
#LaikipiaForum News Updates
February Edition 2020 WILDLIFE Biking and Hiking for Rhino Conservation What makes for an appealing safari and fundraiser these days? It appears that a bike and hike combination, dedicated to conservation and outdoor adventure works wonders! Article continues here WATER Concerted Effort for Effective Integrated Water Resource Management Approach in Laikipia North “Worrying about the […]
#Aviation briefs
AVIATION UPDATES IN BRIEF … (Posted 02nd March 2020) Cabo Verde Cabo Verde Airlines has halted their flights to Italy over #COVID19 concerns The airline in mid February also announced the halt of flights to Salvador in Brazil. The government of Cabo Verde has decided to sell a 7plus percent stake in the airline to […]
The Fisayo’s latest venture …
150+ Travel & Tourism Trade Shows & Events 2020 by thefisayo I curated a list of 150+ travel and tourism trade shows and events that would be of benefit to any travel and tourism industry stakeholder. This list covers 6 continents; Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, Australia, and North America. As you proceed, you would […]
Kenyan government gives Kenya Airways a 5 billion Shillings loan
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ASSURED FOR KENYA AIRWAYS AS GOVERNMENT GIVES THEM A 5 BILLION SHILLINGS LOAN (Posted 29th February 2020) The continued maintenance of Kenya Airways’ Embraer 190 fleet is now assured, after the Kenyan government granted the airline a 5 billion Kenya Shillings loan – in other words another bailout from taxpayers money. The funds […]
#ITB2020 cancelled – for better or for worse …
HARD PUSHING TOURISM BOARDS NOW HAVE EGG ALL OVER THEIR FACES AS GERMAN GOVERNMENT RANKED PUBLIC SAFETY OVER PROFITS (Posted 29th February 2020) As far as yesterday morning did a number of tourism boards keep pushing for their respective tourism sectors to attend the world’s largest tourism fair, clearly putting business and profit before public […]
#Kenya’s #Fly540 involved in take off accident
ANOTHER AIR ACCIDENT RATTLES KENYA’S FLYING PUBLIC (Posted 28th February 2020) A De Havilland Dash 8-300 earlier today suffered a take off accident, as the aircraft, owned and operated by Fly 540, attempted to leave from Kapese airfield enroute to Nairobi. Registered as 5Y-CGH, with manufacturing number MSN 525, die the aircraft with 49 passengers […]
Serena Hotels introduces the Goma Serena Hotel
UNVEILING SERENA’S NEW CROWN JEWEL “The only man I envy, is the man who has not yet been to Africa –for he has so much to look forward to”- Richard Mullin. As a testament to his words, DR-Congo is one of those countries largely overlooked due to negative publicity. And since we delight in giving […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways’ Business Rescue Plan release extended to 31 March 2020!
South African Airways’ (SAA) Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) Siviwe Dongwana and Les Matuson have received an one-month extension from lenders and creditors to publish their plan to save South Africa’s embattled flag carrier from liquidation. A majority of lenders and creditors agreed to the extension. The two Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) can now file their […]
Brussels Airlines support pays off as Robert is recovering well from his operation
BRUSSELS AIRLINES’ STAFF IN KAMPALA HAPPY ABOUT ROBERT’S SUCCESSFUL SURGERY (Posted 28th February 2020) When ATCNews a few days ago reported that Brussels Airlines had, through the airline’s ‘B-Foundation‘ facilitated the travel of Robert and his two carers to the United States for much needed surgery, did hundreds of messages come in asking for further […]
Coastal Aviation’s news updates
March 2020 Newsletter from Shaf Syed, Managing Director Habari (Greetings) Partners, It is a pleasure to be writing this newsletter once again. Here in Tanzania, we are heading into the rainy, low season, as we make preparations for the high season, which will follow swiftly thereafter. As ever, global events may impact our business, but […]
Ethiopian Airlines expands in flight WiFi to Boeing wide bodied aircraft
ETHIOPIAN WIDENS IN FLIGHT WIFI FROM THE #AIRBUS #A350 TO THE #BOEING #B777 AND #B787 FLEET (Posted 28th February 2020) Information has been received from Addis Ababa that, following the successful launch of in-flight WiFi on the Ethiopian Airlines’ Airbus A350 fleet, the airline is now expanding the service progressively to the Boeing B777 and […]
