#KTF Chairman Mohammed Hersi to write weekly column for ATCNews
‘LETTER FROM KENYA‘ BY MOHAMMED HERSI SET TO BECOME A WEEKLY FEATURE ON ATCNEWS (Posted 11th February 2020) The Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Federation, Mr. Mohammed Hersi, has agreed to share his insights and wisdom about Kenya’s tourism industry with ATCNews readers, when he will launch his weekly ‘Letter from Kenya‘ in a few […]
#Aviation news updates from across #Africa
AFRICAN AVIATION NEWS BRIEFS (Posted 11th February 2020) Cabo Verde Domestic flight services between the islands have been reduced as a result of a delay in putting a leased ATR 42 on the local registry. Confirmation is awaited when this has been accomplished and a full domestic flight schedule has been restored. Kenya Wilson Airport […]
World Tourism Organization launch the 2nd Gastronomy Tourism Start-Up Competition
WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION AND BASQUE CULINARY CENTRE LAUNCH THE 2ND GASTRONOMY TOURISM START-UP COMPETITION (Posted 10th February 2020) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Basque Culinary Center have joined forces again for the second edition of the Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition. After the success of the first edition, the competition has returned to identify […]
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 Airlines signs marketing deal with UTB
THREE YEAR DEAL SIGNED TO HELP PROMOTE UGANDA AIRLINES (Posted 10th February 2020) Uganda Airlines and UTB have signed a memorandum of understanding to combine their efforts to promote the tourism potential of Brand Destination Uganda. The two state agencies, one for promotion of tourism and the latter the national carrier signed the partnership last […]
Endangered mountain gorillas die in lightning strike
UGANDA’S CONSERVATION FRATERNITY MOURNS THE LOSS OF FOUR MOUNTAIN GORILLAS (Posted 09th February 2020) Only now are news emerging that four mountain gorillas were killed in a lightning strike several days ago inside Mt. Mgahinga National Park. The four, three females and one male adolescent, belong to the Hirwa family, a habituated group of mountain […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest edition – including their new #Africa section
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound 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 for tourism destinations and products to […]
#WTMA2020 – Introducing the International Tourism Film Festival Awards
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Why Exhibit About WTM Africa Contact Us What’s On ENTRIES NOW OPEN UNTIL THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY The STPP in collaboration with the International Committee of Tourism Film Festivals (CIFFT) will bring the unique film festival to Africa and partnered with the ART&TUR – International Tourism Film […]
#CAPA and #QatarAirways issue the ‘Doha Declaration’
The ‘Doha Declaration 2020’ – CAPA and Qatar Airways urge for greater industry collaboration to deliver a sustainable future framework Posted 07th February 2020 CAPA – CENTRE FOR AVIATION CAPA QATAR AVIATION AEROPOLITICAL AND REGULATORY SUMMIT DOHA DOHA DECLARATION QATAR QATAR AIRWAYs Most conferences see a lot of useful discussions, but not necessarily actions. CAPA […]
#AfricaTravelNews by India Outbound / Media India Group
About Us India Outbound has the pleasure to present you a unique section on its flagship website dedicated to Africa travel news and a monthly B2B newsletter focusing on the promotion of travel & tourism development in African countries for the Indian travel trade. This initiative is the first of its kind in the Indian […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink will continue operating on routes abandoned by South African Airways!
South African privately-run regional carrier Airlink, has announced that its schedule and operations are unaffected by South African Airways’ (SAA) latest network cuts. The airline will operate services linking Johannesburg with Port Elizabeth, Entebbe, Ndola and Luanda after 29 February 2020, even though its franchise partner (code-sharing and schedule co-ordination agreements), South African Airways (SAA), […]
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
Ethiopia’s Civil Aviation Authority scores new performance record after #ICAO audit
ICAO AUDIT CONFIRMS SUPERIOR COMPETENCE OF ETHIOPIA’S CAA IN AFRICA Posted 07th February 2020 The latest scheduled ICAO audit of Ethiopia’s Civil Aviation vis a vis compliance with global aviation regulatory bodies standards has revealed an astonishing result. ECAA scored a record 91.78 percent compliance, which puts it head and shoulders above second placed Ghana […]
#Entebbe to be axed in South African Airways route cuts
SOUTH AFRICA AIRWAYS SET FOR MASSIVE NETWORK REDUCTION (Posted 06th February 2020) Entebbe is one of the victims of the unfolding cost saving efforts by South African Airways, as the airline has announced it will cut the route from its network. Also falling to the axe are reportedly Abidjan, but also all domestic routes except, […]
#IATA prediccts slower but steady growth in 2020
Slower but Steady Growth in 2019 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.2% compared to the full year of 2018. The 2019 result is a slowdown compared to 2018’s annual growth of 7.3% and marked the first […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines Announces Plans to Build Africa’s Largest Airport Travel + Leisure Ethiopian Airlines is spending an estimated $5 billion to build the largest airport in Africa. It could also become Africa’s busiest airport, capable of handling more passengers than the current busiest hub in Johannesburg, South Africa… Read More>> […]
#UNWTO to hold Audiovisual and Tourism Conference
Tourism and Cinema for the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals Year after year, destinations are receiving more and more travellers whose motivation is to visit locations where famous series or movies were filmed. Culture is an essential vector for tourism and cinema can serve as a mirror of the culture of a given community. […]
#BrusselsAirlines’ ‘Biking for Africa’ raises 41.000 Euros
‘BIKE FOR AFRICA‘ – A SIGNATURE EVENT BY BRUSSELS AIRLINES STAFF – RAISES 41.000 EUROS (Posted 06th February 2020) This week, 52 Brussels Airlines, Eurowings and Lufthansa employees completed a 320 kilometer mountain bike tour during the fifth Bike for Africa edition, in Kigali – Rwanda. Bike for Africa is an initiative by Brussels Airlines […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SA Express must go into business rescue!
The Johannesburg High Court ruled earlier today (06 February 2020) that South African state-owned airline SA Express must be placed into business rescue. It comes just a matter of weeks after South African Airways (SAA) were forced into the same measures. In a first reaction, SA Express has instructed its attorneys to apply for leave […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga: Graskop Gorge lift to close for planned maintenance!
The Graskop Gorge lift in Mpumalanga, a viewing lift that takes visitors 51 metres down the face of the Graskop Gorge and into the forest below, will be closed on 11 and 12 February 2020 for planned maintenance. The world’s highest cable gorge swing, the Big Swing, and the Zipline (a 130m high-wire zipline!) will […]
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
#OTM India comes to a close
India Outbound Magazine was at OTM India reporting in partnership with VoyagesAfriq and ATCNews.org ? #OTM2020 ended with a colourful award ceremony in Mumbai. Yogendra Tripathy, secretary, department of tourism, government of India was the chief guest at the award show. ? Indonesia.Travel, Tourism Malaysia, Amazing Thailand, Nepal Tourism Board, Experience Egypt Tanzania Tourist Board […]
Impact of the Corona Virus outbreak on India’s tourism industry
Tourism Hostage to Coronavirus Outbreak 2020-02-03 / By Christine Nayagam / Market Analysis SHARE The coronavirus outbreak is expected to severely impact global tourism industry. Not only will it hurt arrival of Chinese tourists into many countries around the world, it will also hit the number of tourists visiting China and its neighbouring countries. This […]
Africa World Airlines, Cabo Verde Airlines partner to grow connectivity in West Africa
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Africa World Airlines, Cabo Verde Airlines partner to grow connectivity in West Africa Africa World Airlines, Cabo Verde Airlines partner to grow connectivity in West Africa Ghana’s leading carrier, Africa World Airlines (AWA), and Cape Verdean Airline (CVA), Cabo Verde, has announced a partnership to improve connectivity […]
Cabo Verde Airlines appoints new CEO
ERLENDUR SVAVARSSON TAKES OVER AT CABO VERDE AIRLINES (Posted 05th February 2020) Erlendur Svavarsson is the new Chief Executive Officer of Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA), replacing Jens Bjarnason, who has served as CEO since the beginning of 2019. Erlendur Svavarsson has been appointed CEO as part of the ongoing management agreement between Loftleidir Icelandic and […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s most punctual domestic airlines in January 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 January 2020. On-Time Performance is measured by […]
Laikipia Wildlife Forum News Updates
January Edition 2020 WILDLIFE The Great Grevy’s Zebra Rally 2020 Counties, Conservancies, Communities and Citizens Can Make A Difference Laikipia Forum joined other conservation organizations and conservancies from Laikipia, Samburu, Isiolo, Meru and Marsabit counties for the 2020 edition of the Great Grevy’s Zebra rally. Article continues here WATER To All Our Esteemed Members, We […]
#QatarAirways Group CEO Mr. Akbar Al Baker delivers keynote address at CAPA Summit
SELL OUT CROWD ATTENDS CAPA AVIATION SUMMIT IN DOHA (Posted 05th February 2020) The first day of the CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit kicked off on Wednesday 05th of February at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The summit, held in the presence of the President of Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority, His Excellency […]
TravelComments.com – Air Namibia to suspend flights between Windhoek Luanda (Angola)!
Namibia’s flag carrier, Air Namibia, has announced the suspension of flights between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek and Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) in Luanda in Angola. The last flight will be operated on 09 February 2020. Passengers booked on affected flights will be re-protected and accommodated on flights operated by TAAG […]
Participate in #IATA’s Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management Survey
Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management Your feedback is important to us START SURVEY The Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) industry is evolving at a rapid pace for both recreational and commercial purposes. Therefore, a key consideration is how this new technology will impact aviation stakeholders. Governments, regulators and airlines are all required to understand and apply […]
