AVIASSIST PARTNERS WITH WILLIS TOWERS WATSON ON FLIGHT SAFETY IN #AFRICA
Willis Towers Watson and AviAssist partner for aviation safety in Africa Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced a partnership with AviAssist in Africa, an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting aviation safety in Africa. The signing of the partnership agreement took place at Aviation Africa 2020 yesterday. Simon […]
#AviaDevAfrica puts #Madagascar on the map
REPORT: Putting Madagascar on the map Improving connectivity matters to all parts of the African continent, not just those with bigger markets or easier access. The very nature of air service development means grappling with the obstacles to persuading new airlines, and the travelers they serve, to fly to your destination. Madagascar is one of […]
#Uganda postpones G77 Summit
#COVID19 CONCERNS SEE UGANDA POSTPONE MAJOR SUMMIT (Posted 5th March 2020) Given the growing spread of COVID19 has the Ugandan government in consultation with the United Nations decided to postpone the UN G77 Summit which was due to be held in Kampala from the 17th to the 19th of April this year. Uganda’s Ambassador to […]
Media India Group’s 4th edition of their Africa Report
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 […]
Dubai Roadshow West Africa ends in Grand Style
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond E-Yellow card is now Mandatory for Travellers in Nigeria says the Civil Aviation Authority E-Yellow card is now Mandatory for Travellers in Nigeria says the Civil Aviation Authority Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), has directed airlines operating into the country to comply with the Point of Entry […]
Paula Kahumbu – the story continues
AN ONGOING STORY OF DISGRACE AS DR. PAULA KAHUMBU CONTINUES TO BE ABUSED WHILE KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE REMAINS SILENT OVER THEIR MISCHIEF (Posted 05th March 2020) The sad story told two weeks ago here, when Dr. Paula Kahumbu was subjected to the village chief treatment by the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service, attracted […]
#IATA provides #COVID19 financial impact updates
IATA Updates COVID-19 Financial Impacts -Relief Measures Needed- Financial impact upped from previously nearly 30 billion US Dollars to now between 63 and 113 billion US Dollars The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the financial impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency on the global air transport industry. […]
#AviationAfrica generates much debate on #COVID19
AVIATION AFRICA 2020 INSPIRES SIGNIFICANT DEBATE AND DISCUSSION (Posted 05th March 2020) The resounding message from Africa’s aviation community attending this year’s buzzing Aviation Africa summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, was that all stakeholders must cooperate and collaborate to achieve a sustainable aviation future. Delegates debated existing and new challenges as discussions surrounding coronavirus, […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Windhoek’s second “Open Streets Day” to take place in April 2020!
The City of Windhoek is planning to host the second “Open Streets Day” in Windhoek. The event will take place on 04 April 2020 on Independence Avenue in Windhoek’s Central Buisness District (CBD). Between 08:00 – 15:00 the stretch between from Clemens Kapuuo Street all the way to Penning Street will become a car-free corridor […]
#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
Brussels Airlines prepares to move to new Berlin Airport in November
BERLIN FLIGHTS BY BRUSSELS AIRLINES WILL SHIFT TO NEW BRANDENBURG AIRPORT IN NOVEMBER (Posted 05th March 2020) As from 8 November all Lufthansa Group airlines operate from Brandenburg Bookings to and from Berlin Tegel (TXL) will be changed to the new Brandenburg Airport (BER) Brussels Airlines continues to connect the European capital and Berlin five […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Tanzania: Govt Upbeat on SGR Progress All Africa DAR ES SALAAM-MOROGORO travellers could soon enjoy the fastest voyage aboard electric train as the first part of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) edges closer to its completion…Read more>> TOURISM How Little-Known Botswana – Despite Being Landlocked – Is Africa’s Best Safari Country Weetracker With tourism […]
Free of #COVID19 does Seychelles still suffer the fallout
ARRIVAL NUMBERS TO SEYCHELLES FALL AS KEY SOURCE MARKETS PLUMMET IN THE FACE OF THE CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK (Posted 05th March 2020) Information from the Seychelles suggests that the drop in arrival numbers has tourism officials and government worried and strategizing about how to mitigate the crisis and what counter measures to employ. Tourism is […]
Africa Tourism Association News Updates
MARCH 2 0 2 0 2020 WORLD TOURISM CONFERENCE LOCATION DATES AND LOCATION ATA, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, will host the 2020 World Tourism Conference (WTC) in Accra, Ghana on 12 October through 16 October 2020. READ MORE BEYOND THE RETURN TO RUN FOR A DECADE The Ghana Tourism Authority has revealed […]
#IATA – Passenger demand hit by #COVID19
COVID-19 Hits January Passenger Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 2.4% compared to January 2019. This was down from 4.6% year-over-year growth for the prior month and is the lowest monthly increase since April […]
#Atta provides updates on #Africa’s leading tourism trade shows
ATTA COMPILES INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING TOURISM TRADE SHOWS IN AFRICA IN THE LIGHT OF THE GLOBAL #COVID19 PANDEMIC (Posted 04th March 2020) Due to the developing COVID-19 threat, we are in uncharted waters, and we will all have to meet each challenge as it arises. ATTA® undertakes to keep our members updated on the likely […]
#KrimsonAviation launches new DMC
KRIMSON CONCIERGE DMC LAUNCHED IN ADDIS ABABA (Posted 04th March 2020) Krimson Aviation, the Addis Ababa-based flight support, charter and aviation consultancy announced today the introduction of a new high-end travel service, Krimson Koncierge. Launching at Aviation Africa 2020, the annual meeting for the African aerospace industry, Krimson Koncierge specialises in creating escorted customised luxury […]
#AviationAfrica opens in #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia
AVIATION AFRICA 2020 OPENS IN ADDIS ABABA WITH CALL FOR AVIATION TO INCREASE COOPERATION FOR CONTINUED SUSTAINABILITY (Posted 04th March 2020) The fifth edition of Aviation Africa officially opened this morning making its debut in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Some 600 delegates from 70 countries, 32 of which represented African nations, joined more than one hundred […]
Worst practice as some hotels try to profiteer from #ITB2020 cancellation
BEST WESTERN HOTEL KANTSTRASSE BERLIN AMONG THOSE TRYING TO MAKE MONEY OFF THE ITB CANCELLATION (Posted 04th March 2020) Today was the day the world’s largest tourism trade show, ITB Berlin, was due to open and then run for 5 days. Admittedly did Messe Berlin string the 10.000 exhibitors and the 160.000 trade visitors along […]
#ElewanaCollection News Updates
ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2020 The Elewana Collection embraces the Slow Food Movement Slow Food is a global, grassroots movement that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment. Read More Elewana Collection joins Virtuoso Community We are proud to announce that both Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro and Elewana […]
#IATA confirms drop in air cargo demand except in #Africa
Air Cargo Demand Down 3.3% in January 2020 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (*CTKs), decreased by 3.3% in January 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. ”January marked the tenth consecutive month of year-on-year declines in cargo volumes. […]
RainForest Lodge Mabira comes under new management
CITYBLUE HOTELS TAKE ON MANAGEMENT OF MABIRA’S RAINFOREST LODGE (Posted 04th March 2020) Effective this week has the management of the RainForest Lodge in Mabira Forest changed, moving from GeoLodges Africa to CityBlue Hotels. GeoLodges leased the property to Zakya Limited which will operate it under a franchise from CityBlue Hotels. This move widens the […]
#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
#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
