#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 […]
#BrusselsAirlines announced appointment of new CEO
BRUSSELS AIRLINES TO BE LED BY DIETER VRANCKX (Posted 11th December 2019) Brussels Airlines just announced the appointment of Dieter Vranckx, a Belgian citizen, who will effective 01st of January 2020 take over from Christina Foerster. Dieter will also hold the position as Chief Commercial Officer.Christina joined the airline in 2016 as Chief Commercial Officer […]
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
India Outbound’s latest news
Hello ATCNews Readers, About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a bi-monthly print magazine with dynamic web and social media presence focused on outbound travel from India, is published by Media India Group. Distributed all over India, and in all the top tourism events across the world, India Outbound caters mainly to the tourism professionals and […]
Congo Airways signs firm order for two #Embraer175
FLEET RENEWAL UNDERWAY AT CONGO AIRWAYS (Posted 11th December 2019) Both Embraer and Congo Airways have confirmed that a firm order for two Embraer E175 have been signed, with options for a further two such aircraft. Congo Airways is planning to replace their De Havilland DHC8-400’s with the new jet aircraft while at the same […]
Air Kenya’s #NdegeNews
September 2019 – Nov 2019 HOME GM’S MESSAGE FEATURES NEWS UPDATES Off Road Cycling EventHearts pumping, sweats beads forming and evaporating, muscles twitching and spokes spinning the dust. The spokes that… Searching for the shoe bill birdIn Buganda, there’s a proverb that goes, “Okutambula kulaba, okudda kunyumya”-Traveling opens your mind to the unknown… Meeting the Laibon […]
Another Al Shabab attack in Mogadishu again exposes security failures
HOTEL ATTACK IN MOGADISHU – WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH (Posted 11th December 2019) (Pictures taken from SYL Hotel’s Facebook page) Questions are again being asked how such attacks continue to be possible, at the loss of many lives in each case. Whenever terrorists strike in the heart of Mogadishu is security swiftly stepped up, which […]
Jumia Travel shuts down
JUMIA CLOSES SHOP IN TANZANIA AND RWANDA WHILE AXING JUMIA TRAVEL (Posted 11th December 2019) While shutting down all operations in Rwanda and Tanzania – and across the continent also in Cameroon, reportedly after incurring heavy losses, will Jumia’s Kenya operation terminate a number of their staff, unwelcome news of course ahead of the Festive […]
#WTMA2020 – Registration is open for #Africa’s premier tourism event
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On DID YOU FORGET SOMETHING? 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 […]
#WTMAfrica extends deadline for Entries
Deadline Extended for Entries to WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards 2020 With all the amazing entries pouring in for the inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards, WTM Africa 2020 has prompted organisers, Reed Exhibitions, to extend the nomination deadline to 31 January 2020. The Awards will recognise the exceptional work of individuals and […]
#WTMLatinAmerica
Take part! Last days for entries Time is running out! The deadline for entries to the WTM Latin America Responsible Tourism Award is December 15th. Still not sure as to whether or not you should apply? We have listed 3 reasons that will make you sign up right away. Find out what they are Do […]
Ethiopian Q400 suffers runway excursion in Juba
DE HAVILLAND Q 400 INVOLVED IN RUNWAY EXCURSION IN JUBA (Posted 11th December 2019) An Ethiopian Airlines DH Q400 reportedly suffered a collapsed left gear while taking off at Juba’s International Airport, leading to a runway excursion. From information received none of the passengers or crew were injured and all were safely evacuated from the […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 35
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 11th December 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Financial Budget for 2020 has gone through its scrutiny. b. Seychelles on tax haven blacklist by France. c. Seychelles Golf – MCB Tour Championship starts off with […]
#Atta clarifies on ‘Victoria Falls drying up’ panic statements
Atta Media Release: Victoria Falls December 2019 There has recently been a number of media and news organisations around the world reporting about Victoria Falls potentially drying up. Atta has spoken to various members based in Zimbabwe seeking clarification around these reports. Whilst we are cognisant that Climate Change is a growing concern on a […]
#IATA sees opportunity for Europe’s aviation green deal
Opportunity for Aviation in Europe’s Green Deal The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the European Union to support aviation’s energy transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of the bloc’s Green Deal, being launched tomorrow. “Aviation has high hopes for the European Commission’s Green Deal. We want to be part of Europe’s building […]
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 starts codeshare with Ukraine International Airlines
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES EXTENDS REACH INTO EASTERN EUROPE (Posted 10th December 2019) While not flying to Kiev has Ethiopian Airlines nevertheless expanded their reach to Ukraine’s capital city through code share arrangements with Ukraine International Airlines. Connections are now available out of Ethiopians following destinations: Dubai and Istanbul connecting with UIA to Kiev and in addition […]
Quo Vadis SGR Mombasa to Kampala
TANZANIA’S DEAL WITH BURUNDI AND CONGO DEALS NEAR LETHAL BLOW TO NORTHERN CORRIDOR SGR LINE (Posted 10th December 2019) (Once upon a time … ) When news emerged from Tanzania earlier in the week that the governments of Burundi and DR Congo had signed a deal, linking their countries to the Central Corridor SGR line, […]
#Ghana re-elected to the UNESCO Executive Board
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features reports that cover a wide […]
Qatar takes 60 percent stake in Rwanda’s new airport
RWANDA’S NEW BUGESERA AIRPORT TO BE REDESIGNED AT A 1.3 BILLION US DOLLAR COST (Posted 09th December 2019) (Pictures courtesy of Rwanda Development Board) The State of Qatar, through Qatar Airways, earlier today signed a deal with the government of Rwanda, to take a 60 percent stake of the new Bugesera International Airport.It is understood […]
#BrusselsAirlines celebrates 10 years of #StarAlliance membership
BRUSSELS AIRLINES LOOKS BACK AT A DECADE OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE WORLD’S BEST AIRLINE ALLIANCE – STAR ALLIANCE (Posted 09th December 2019) Brussels Airlines celebrates its tenth anniversary as Star Alliance member Star Alliance launches Connection Service at Brussels Airport Ten years ago today, Belgian airline Brussels Airlines joined the largest airline network in the […]
#UNWTO concludes conference on Wine Tourim
World’s Biggest Conference on Wine Tourism Celebrates: Rural Transformation and Jobs Valle de Colchagua, Chile, 09th December 2019 – The 4th Global Conference on Wine Tourism, hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of Chile, has concluded with a call to use the sector’s unique ability to rejuvenate and support rural communities. […]
Tropic Air 10to4 – Early Bird Bookings Now Open
Sign up today for the early bird discount! Register and pay for your 10to4 entry before midnight on the 11th December and enjoy a 50% discounted entry rate. Details of all the races can be found on the 10to4 website. For any other questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. See you in February, […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY Courtesy of Gill Staden, Livingstone, Zambia (Rebroadcast on 09th December 2019) (Says Gill: Dear All My header needs no explanation) ATCNews readers can as always click on the link below for the latest newsletter: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside: A Visit to Livingstone General Hospital Is the Zambezi River drying up? New Permits for Expats […]
Rhinos poached on Lewa Downs
TWO RHINOS KILLED FOR THEIR HORNS (Posted 09th December 2019) Two southern white rhinos were over the weekend killed on the Lewa Downs Conservancy, conservation sources from Nairobi have confirmed. Both rhinos were killed near the perimeter fence. This ends a 6 year period of no such incidents, with the last recorded rhino poaching taking […]
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
Aviators Africa celebrates its 10th Anniversary
IS LACK OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE THE BANE OF NIGERIA’S AVIATION INDUSTRY? (Posted 09th December 2019) (Chike Ogeah on the left and Toni Ukachukwo, Convener of the Meeting, on the right) Lack Of Corporate Governance, Bane Of Aviation In Nigeria – By SAHCO Vice Chairman, Chike Ogeah The Vice Chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Co. Plc, […]
#Nigeria’s Aviation Sector – Realising the Potential
Nigeria’s Aviation Sector – Realising the Potential Nigerian scheduled aviation is much discussed and, as has been the case for many years, much of the focus is on the need for a Nigerian flag carrier. But is that really the answer? This report prepared by AviaDev Consult looks at the Nigerian aviation sector, drawing on […]
Safaribookings.com drops Masai Mara ranking from 8 to 10
DROPPING THE MASAI MARA RANKING – JUSTIFIED OR NOT (Posted 09th December 2019) Safaribookings.com has according to their latest rankings dropped the Masai Mara Game Reserve from last year’s 8th position to 10th position in the list of Africa’s best parks. The website attributes the drop to a diminished visitor experience after sampling responses of […]
Lake Victoria passenger transport – running out of fuel is not acceptable
SAFE LAKE TRANSPORT DEMANDS FOR RESPONSIBLE OPERATORS (Posted 09th December 2019) (Advert for MV Vanessa) Lake transport in Uganda, be it on Lake Victoria, Lake Albert and other lakes like Kyoga and Edward, is often fraught with dangers, in part due to the sudden changes in weather and in part due to overloading of the […]
