The Fisayo’s latest exploits …
THE FISAYO MAKES AN IMPACT AT THE NIGERIA TRAVEL WEEK (Posted 15th December 2019) I spoke on a panel at Nigeria Travel Week 2019 + NTW Highlights by thefisayo Before you go any further, if this is your first time hearing about Nigeria Travel Week, CLICK HERE to know more. Being the third edition of […]
Mombasa’s new cruise terminal ready for handover and official opening
3.5 MILLION US DOLLAR CRUISE TERMINAL READY AND AWAITING PRESIDENTIAL LAUNCH (Posted 15th December 2019) (Picture courtesy of Kenya Ports Authority) While in Kenya has confirmation been received that the new cruise terminal at the port of Mombasa will be handed over by the contractor tomorrow, 16th of December. The 3.5 plus million US Dollar […]
Uganda gets new Tourism Minister
TOM BUTIME APPOINTED NEW MINISTER FOR TOURISM AS PROF. KAMUNTU MOVES TO JUSTICE (Posted 15th December 2019) (Outgoing Hon. Kamuntu on the left and incoming Hon. Butime on the right. Hon. Kamuntu is seen receiving the trophy for best stand at the 2019 edition of Indaba from South Africa’s Presiden Cyril Ramaphosa) Uganda’s tourism industry […]
CEO of South African Tourism cleared of all allegations and returns to work
Suspended CEO of South African Tourism cleared of any wrongdoing and set to return after festive season Africa – December 14, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The substantive CEO of the South African Tourism, Sisa Ntshona is expected to return to the office after the festive season break. The SA Tourism Board […]
#PrideInn Hotels website turns out to be a winner
AGENCY AFRICA WINS THREE AWARDS FOR THEIR WORK ON HOTEL WEBSITES (Posted 14th December 2019) Agency Africa has won three industry awards in 2019. They won an Award for “Best Digital Marketing Agency in Kenya” at the 3rd Digital Tech Excellence Awards held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Nairobi on 5th of December. The 3rd […]
Qatar Airways’ hub airport voted best airport in the Middle East, AGAIN
HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT VOTED BEST FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE TIME (Posted 14th December 2019) Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been voted as the “Best Airport in the Middle East” for the third consecutive year at the 16th Annual Global Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey Awards in Los Angeles. The award recognizes airports across the world […]
Air Seychelles to go daily to Mumbai with added 7th flight
AIR SEYCHELLES MARKS FIVE YEARS IN INDIA (Posted 14th December 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, is today celebrating five years of non-stop service between India and Seychelles. Launched as a three per week service in December 2014, to date the Seychelles flag carrier currently operates six weekly flights to […]
Turkish Airlines faces ban order from Nigeria aviation authorities
MISSING BAGGAGE THE BONE OF CONTENTION IN WRANGLE OVER TURKISH AIRLINES OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA (Posted 14th December 2019) Information received from Lagos suggests that Turkish Airlines was served with a flight ban order by Nigerian aviation authorities over the continued problem with passengers arriving but not their baggage. Government statements spoke of the poor treatment […]
#IATA says carbon emissions per passenger at record lows
Carbon Emissions Per Passenger Decrease More Than 50% Since 1990 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published information confirming that carbon emissions per passenger have declined by more than 50% since 1990. Much of the improvement has occurred because the industry has achieved an annual fuel efficiency improvement of 2.3% over the period since 2009, […]
Early Christmas for Tanzania as new DHC Dash8-400 now enroute
GROUNDED Q400 RELEASED AND BEGINS JOURNEY TO TANZANIA (Posted 14th December 2019) Following a settlement of sorts, which details are kept under close wraps by the Tanzanian government, was the impounded brand new De Havilland DHC Dash8-400 – previously known as the Bombardier Q400 – released and according to information immediately left Canada on a […]
#UNWTO Tourism News Updates
UN Tourism News – Edition #7 – December 13 2019 Tourism’s Carbon Emissions Measured in Landmark Report Launched At COP25 World leaders met in Madrid for the UN Climate Summit, COP25, and UNWTO was there representing the transformative power of tourism. At a special official side event, UNWTO released a landmark new report analysing the […]
#UNWTO – Continued tourism growth contributes to sustainable development
TOURISM GROWTH STRENGTHENS THE SECTOR’S POTENTIAL TO CONTRIBUTE TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AGENDA (Posted 13th December 2019) International tourist arrivals grew by a further 4% between January and September of 2019, the latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates. Tourism’s growth continues to outpace global economic growth, bearing witness to its huge potential to […]
#Nigeria announces major shift in Visa issuance
VISA ON ARRIVAL FOR AFRICAN CITIZENS COMING TO NIGERIA AS THE COUNTRY OPENS UP TO TOURISM (Posted 13th December 2019) President Buhari’s confirmation yesterday that Nigeria will grant Visa on Arrival for all citizens of African Union member states, effective January 2020, has been greeted with my applause by the continent’s travel fraternity. ‘Getting Visa […]
Rhino Fund Uganda names newborn calf after Jane Adong Anywar
AS FOUNDER MEMBER OF THE RHINO FUND UGANDA PASSES DOES RFU NAME A NEWBORN CALF AFTER HER (Posted 13th December 2019) Rhino Fund Uganda founder member Jane Adong Anywar was for much of her adult life a committed conservationist and has been described to ATCNews as a ‘pillar in conservation and law in Uganda‘. Jane […]
Operations suspended to Amboseli airfield
FLIGHTS TO AMBOSELI SUSPENDED DUE TO FLOODING 13th December 2019Greetings from Airkenya!We wish to inform you that Airkenya is temporarily suspending operations into Amboseli Airstrip effective immediately. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has put a temporary closure of the airstrip effective 12th Dec 2019 following heavy rains that flooded the apron and the visitor service […]
#Nairobi Now – All there is to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
NAIROBI NOW’S LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN IN KENYA (Posted 13th December 2019) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of their 25th B787
25TH BOEING B78 DELIVERY FLIGHT UNDERWAY TO ADDIS ABABA (Posted 13th December 2019) The delivery flight is underway for Ethiopian Airlines 25th Boeing B787 Dreamliner, due to land in Addis Ababa later tonight. The aircraft, configured in a two class cabin layout of business 2x2x2 and economy classes 3x3x3, will further help Ethiopian to increase […]
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
#VanillaIslands sponsor the third edition of the Pro Am Golf Tour
Opening of the 3rd edition of the Vanilla Islands Pro-Am Tour The Vanilla Islands are an affiliation that promote the islands of the Indian Ocean. Toward that end, events are organised around promising themes, such as golf, and inter-island tourism packages have been offered for the last 3 years. They entice golfers to spend their […]
Air Seychelles announces two promotions to senior positions
AIR SEYCHELLES STRENGTHENS ITS SEYCHELLOIS LEADERSHIP TEAM (Posted 12th December 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Seychelles earlier today announced the appointment of Juliette Pascal in the role of Head of Cargo and Nicolette Bamboche in the role of Head of Airport Services. Juliette, a resident of Petit Paris has been working with […]
#RadissonHotels announce new property in #Ethiopia
Radisson announces its fourth hotel in Ethiopia [Construction Report] by TOPHOTELNEWS Editor | 12 Dec 2019 | Chains Radisson Hotel Bahir Dar is in a region set to become a key MICE destination. (Picture: Radisson) Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson Hotel Bahir Dar, located in the North East of Addis Ababa. […]
10 reasons to attend #WTMA2020
10 Reasons to Attend Word Travel Market Africa 2020 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-focussed events and opportunity-enabling partnerships. Here are our top ten reasons to visit #WTMA20. The inaugural WTM […]
#KarongwePortfolio News Updates
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 seizes transit blood ivory and arrests two
UGANDAN SECURITY SEIZES A TON OF BLOOD IVORY (Posted 12th December 2019) A Liberian and a Guinea-Bissau national were arrested as security forces stormed their residential house where a ton of blood ivory was being prepared for shipment to the port of Mombasa. Details of the raid last weekend only became available now and a […]
#IATA – Aviation industry steps up efforts against rogue Lithium batteries
Industry Steps Up Efforts Against Rogue Lithium Battery Shipments The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), are amplifying their efforts to ensure the safe air transport of lithium batteries. The organizations are also […]
ONOMO Hotels acquire majority stake in BON Hotels
ONOMO EMERGES AS A MAJOR AFRICAN HOSPITALITY PLAYER AFTER BON HOTELS ACQUISITION (Posted 11th December 2019) Onomo Hotels, already a growing force across Africa with their mid priced three star hotel concept with in fact has redefined the three star segment on the continent, is growing yet further and faster. The acquisition of over 60 […]
Wilson Airport closure on Jamhuri Day prompt flight rescheduling
Air Kenya has announced changes to their morning schedule tomorrow due to the closure of Wilson Airport: Greetings from Airkenya! Tomorrow 12th of December 2019 Kenya is set to celebrate its Jamhuri (Independence) Day. As is the norm a NOTAM for Wilson Airport closure for some hours during the day has been issued and we […]
#IATA’s 25by2025 campaign gathers momentum
11th December 2019Greetings from Airkenya! Dear ATCNews Readers, Tomorrow 12th Dec 2019 Kenya is set to celebrate its Jamhuri (Independence) Day. As is the norm a NOTAM for Wilson Airport closure for some hours during the day has been issued and we have therefore planned for some early departures and we ask that you take […]
#IATA looks at the 2020 with renewed hope
After Challenging Year, Improvement Expected for 2020 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast that the global airline industry will produce a net profit of $29.3 billion in 2020, improved over a net profit of $25.9 billion expected in 2019 (revised downward from a $28 billion forecast in June). If achieved, 2020 will mark the […]
