Ethiopia set to construct new mega airport in Bishoftu
NEW AIRPORT NEEDED TO FACILITATE FUTURE GROWTH SAYS ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES CEO (Posted 15th January 2020) (New terminal at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa) Given the completion of the new ultra large terminal at Bole International Airport last year has the confirmation by Tewolde GebreMariam, that the country will embark on the construction of an […]
Royal Air Maroc to join aviation alliance
Royal Air Maroc will join the oneworld® alliance effective 01st of April 2020, becoming oneworld’s first full member in the African continent and bringing even more destinations and benefits for oneworld’s frequent flyers. The entry of Royal Air Maroc into oneworld from 01st of April follows a 15-month implementation programme to integrate Royal Air Maroc […]
Study Shows Kenyans are the Leading Intra African Travellers
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Nigerian Travellers to Kenya decline by 7% as Uganda retains 2nd spot in tourism arrivals Nigerian Travellers to Kenya decline by 7% as Uganda retains 2nd spot in tourism arrivals The latest arrival statistics for Kenya were released earlier today by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, […]
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 makes travel to Nairobi easy and affordable – Part 3 of 4
VISITS TO NAIROBI – LOOKING BEYOND JUST THE FLIGHTS (Posted 15th January 2019) The first two articles of this series have taken a close look at both the hospitality budget market segment but also the 5 star luxury segment, taking the PrideInn Hotels & Conferencing and the Villa Rosa Kempinski as examples. The number of […]
#Seychelles tourism arrivals grow to new record high
GROWTH TARGET FOR 2019 EXCEEDED AS TOURIST ARRIVALS GROW TO 384.204 (Posted 15th January 2020) Visitor arrivals to the Seychelles rose from the 2018 record high of 351.235 to yet another record – the 10th in a row – to 384.204 in 2019. The Seychelles Tourism Board had targeted a 4 percent growth which has […]
Meet #UNWTO at #FITUR
UNWTO AT FITUR 2020: SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO TAKE CENTER STAGE ALL REGIONS 14 JAN 20 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will place innovation and sustainability at the top of the agenda as it returns to the International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR). At the 40th edition of the leading trade fair, the United […]
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
Grumeti Air now flies you directly to Ngorongoro
Grumeti Air flies you straight to the Ngorongoro Crater! Dear ATCNews readers, friends and partners, as we step into a 2020 that looks very exiting, Grumeti Air is proud to announce a new ground-breaking daily shared charter service, straight to the Ngorongoro rim, in the heart of NCAA. The new route was successfully launched with […]
Houston Marketing starts 2020 with more Spotlight Workshops
HOUSTON MARKETING SET FOR SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOPS IN ARUSHA AND TEL AVIV (Posted 13th January 2020) Spotlight TravelExpo Arusha 29 January Last chance to book your table at Spotlight TravelExpo at Gran Melia Arusha on January 29. Derek Houston Reposts that his Spotlight on Tanzania & Zanzibar travel expo is virtually fully booked . 32 Tables […]
#WTMA2020 – Registration is now LIVE
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On WTM AFRICA 2020 REGISTRATION IS LIVE! Register your attendance by clicking HERE. WTM Africa prides itself on being the hub of travel ideas. We aim to give you an insight of how the industry will look in the […]
#WTMLatinAmerica
March 31st – April 2nd 2020 Big Data: strategic for tourism in the digital age In the digital age, the strategic use of technology and specifically of data becomes a decisive factor for companies in all economic segments. It is no different with the tourism sector. We are living the digital transformation and the travel […]
The Livingstone bi-Weekly – First edition of 2020
THE LATEST TOURISM NEWS FROM ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND Courtesy as always by Gill Staden, Livingstone / Zambia Your newsletter from Livingstone – for ATCNews readers fresh from the falls https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/Inside: Heiko HeldZambia Bike FestivalMore about Victoria FallsMaamba Colliery back to workKazungula Bridge photograph – nearly there …Floods in the north, dry in the southA Graceful Bull […]
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
Ethiopian Airlines seeks to expand China network
ETHIOPIAN EYES THREE ADDITIONAL DESTINATIONS IN CHINA (Posted 13th January 2020) Officials at Ethiopian Airlines over the weekend confirmed the airlines’ interest to expand further into China. It was learned that the airline is interested in expanding its network to Chongqing, Shenzhen and Zhengzhou and has reportedly already requested permits to launch flights. Ethiopian Airlines […]
#UNWTO News Updates
Tourism Startups Focus on Innovation and Sustainability Finalists announced for 2nd UNWTO Global Tourism Startup Competition in partnership with Globalia Final phase to be held on 20 January, on the eve of FITUR Entries from 150 countries received The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in association with Globalia, the leading tourism group in Spain and Latin […]
India Outbound’s lastest news – including their new #Africa section
Featured on ATCNews.org as part of a new media partnership 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 […]
#Uganda remains #Kenya’s number two source market
NEW UGANDA AIRLINES FLIGHTS TO NAIROBI AND MOMBASA GIVE HOPE FOR FURTHER RISE IN VISITOR NUMBERS (Posted 10th January 2020) The latest arrival statistics for Kenya were released earlier today by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, showing finely balanced gains and losses among the top 20 visitor source markets for Kenya. The US continued […]
South Sudan bows to international pressure and launches oil field environmental audit
LONG OVERDUE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT LAUNCHED BY SOUTH SUDAN GOVERNMENT (Posted 10th January 2020) The Government of the Republic of South Sudan has announced a tender for a comprehensive environmental audit of all the country’s producing oilfields. Download Document: http://bit.ly/2Nb5siQ The Petroleum Act of 2012, enacted a year after independence, governs the oil sector in South […]
#OlPejeta News Updates
Dear ATCNews Readers, We’re very excited to bring you the 2020 Virtual Ultra Marathon! Now in its third year, the Virtual Ultra has inspired participants from all over the world, and raised more than US$ 32,000 for rangers and wildlife conservation in Kenya. We’ve changed the route a bit and are hoping to convince some […]
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
Christine Nayagam’s five cents on travel from #India to #Africa
Africa is the next trending destination for Indian travellers 08 Jan 2020 / By Christine Nayagam /Market Analysis, Trends /New Delhi SHARE In Indian tourists’ quest for discovering new destinations, Africa figures high up on the list as the continent is opening up itself to the visitors from India. ”Africa is not a country, it’s […]
2020 to be a challenging year for Nairobi’s hotels
WINDSOR GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB SENDS HOME STAFF DUE TO ‘TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES‘ (Posted 08th January 2020) While rumours are abound over yet more layoffs and hotel closures in Nairobi, have news been confirmed that the Windsor Golf and Country Club Hotel on the outskirts of Nairobi has sent 87 employees home, citing tough economic […]
#Goma is the scene of another air accident
SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE PLANE IN BODGED LANDING AT GOMA’S AIRPORT BUT LUCKY ESCAPE FOR ALL ON BOARD (Posted 09th January 2020) (Pictures circulating on Twitter by @johnnsengo and @darren_olivier) A South African military aircraft of C130 make suffered a bodged landing at Goma’s airport, resulting in a brief fire which however was extinguished by […]
#IATA reports stable growth for November 2019
Stable Passenger Demand Growth in November The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 3.3% compared to the same month in 2018. This was unchanged from October’s result and below the long-term trend. Capacity (available seat kilometers or […]
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
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM African Cities Invest to Boost Cruise Ship Arrivals Skift African cities are eyeing a bigger slice of the global cruise market, with upgraded terminal buildings attracting an ever-growing number of international cruise ships to ports as varied as Mombasa and Cape Town…Read more>> ‘Year of Return’ movement beckons Blacks back to Africa prompting powerful […]
Uganda Airlines set for direct flights to Johannesburg
NEW ROUTE TO BE LAUNCHED SOON ACCORDING TO THE AIRLINE’S TWITTER ANNOUNCEMENT (Posted 08th January 2020) Uganda Airlines (www.ugandairlines.com) had earlier today for the first time made it official, what has already been rumoured among the aviation fraternity in Uganda. Johannesburg will soon join the airline’s growing list of destinations with a direct flight out […]
#WTMA2020
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa About WTM Africa Sponsorship What’s On Contact us A warm African welcome to 2020, and on behalf of everyone at WTM Africa, our wish for you is that every day of this year be filled with success, happiness and prosperity. There are only 13 weeks until […]
#IATA data suggest cargo demand softens further except for #Africa
Air Freight Demand Down 1.1% in November 2019 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 1.1% in November 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the thirteenth consecutive month of year-on-year declines in freight volumes. […]
