East African Safari Classic Rally Updates
HOW THE DRIVERS SEE THEIR PROGRESS AFTER A WEEK ON THE ROAD (Posted 09th December 2019) East African Safari Classic Rally 2019 Day 7 Drumbeats Driver comments KRIS ROSENBERGER-NICOLA BLEICHER – PORSCHE 911 This was a very fast stage. We are trying to stay close to Stig because he is going with the right speed. […]
#UNWTO – join the Tourism Online Academy
UNWTO Tourism Online Academy open to all Africa,World – December 8, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) IE Tourism Online academy is opened after the launch of the project in September. The Tourism Online Academy is an online learning platform that will provide self-paced, 100% online courses that […]
Loving Lagos?
LOVING LAGOS? … YES, LOVING LAGOS! (Posted 08th December 2019) Loving Lagos? Yes, you heard right, Loving Lagos though for some that may be a contradiction in terms because who, after all would love Lagos’ traffic? Well along the traffic were opportunities created as seen during a recent visit when literally walking supermarkets worked the […]
CAPA announces winners of the organization’s 2019 aviation awards
CAPA HOLDS GLOBAL AVIATION AWARD GALA IN MALTA (Posted 07th December 2019) British Airways, Swoop and Spirit Airlines have been recognised among the top airlines at CAPA’s annual Global Aviation Awards for Excellence in Malta this evening. The nine award categories covering airlines, airports and aviation leadership were presented at a dazzling ceremony at the […]
Tewolde GebreMariam honoured by CAPA as Airline Executive of the year 2019
Ethiopian Group CEO Named ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ by CAPA Africa,Aviation – December 7, 2019 Courtesy of Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been recognized as ‘Airline Executive of the Year’ at the annual Global Aviation Awards for Excellence organized by Centre for Aviation (CAPA) in Malta on […]
Air Madagascar suspends Johannesburg flights
AIR MADAGASCAR AXES JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS LESS THAN 6 MONTHS AFTER LAUNCHING THEM (Posted 07th December 2019) Effective 08th of January will Air Madagascar halt flights from Antananarivo to Johannesburg, which the airline only launched in June this year. The twice weekly flights were operated with a Boeing B737-800NG and faced stiff competition from South African […]
Congo CAA grounds Busy Bee Airlines
CONGO SUSPENDS BUSY BEE AIRLINES PERMITS TWO WEEKS AFTER DEADLY CRASH (Posted 07th December 2019) Congo’s Civil Aviation Authority has, effective 03rd of December, suspended all operating permits for Busy Bee Aviation, following the deadly crash on the 24th of November, grounding the airline until further notice. Why it took the Congolese aviation authorities that […]
#UgandaAirlines set to add Zanzibar
ZANZIBAR TO BECOME UGANDA AIRLINES NEXT DESTINATION (Posted 07th December 2019) Uganda Airlines (www.ugandairlines.com) has announced the launch of flights from Entebbe to Zanzibar, adding yet another key destination in East Africa. The airline already flies from Entebbe to Nairobi, Mombasa, Juba, Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Mogadishu with ZNZ becoming the carrier’s 9th […]
SADC countries stand accused of hiding their intent to leave CITES from their citizens
TO LEAVE OR NOT TO LEAVE, OR RATHER TO TELL OR NOT TO TELL? (Posted 07th December 2019) By Emmanuel Koro, Southern Times SADC countries have sent official reservations to the Swiss government collectively objecting to the Convention of Trade in Endangered Species’ (CITES) change in details concerning live elephant and rhino trade, ivory and […]
Alain St. Ange speaks with the media in #Nairobi
ST. ANGE IN #KENYA FOR AVIATION CONFERENCE (Posted 06th December 2019) (Alain St. Ange earlier today while in Nairobi) Alain St.Ange, Seychelles’ former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine was in Nairobi earlier today before heading to Mombasa for Routes Africa 2019. St.Ange, who is now a well respected and much sought after […]
Dubai Tourism sets record with 34% growth in Arrivals from Nigeria
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 […]
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
Mombasa visits made quick and easy – Part 3 of 3
NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM ENTEBBE TO THE KENYA COAST CUT OUT ALL THE HASSLES (Posted 06th December 2019) A recent visit to the Kenya coast, flying on Uganda Airlines’ inaugural service from Entebbe to Mombasa, allowed to sample some of the coast’s best attractions, as described in two articles already posted, links shown below: While the […]
#Fastjet launches Bulawayo to Johannesburg route
NEW AIRLINK TO BENEFIT TRAVELERS WITH RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE FLIGHTS (Posted 05th December 2019) During an event hosted today, 05th of December by the airline at Joshua Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, prior to the first departure from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, members of the airline’s management acknowledged the support received from key stakeholders, industry leaders and […]
#Zambia Tourism News from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear all! It is December now, our season is slowing down with only a few weeks to go. We’ve had sporadic rains, but nothing serious so far. Anke & Ron are back at Kafunta, for their last visit of 2019. It is at this festive time that they thank all our staff for their hard […]
#IATA reports a moderate slowdown in passenger demand
Moderate Slowdown in Passenger Demand Growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for October 2019 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.4% compared to the year-ago period. This was a modest slowdown from 3.9% growth recorded in September, owing to softer traffic performance in […]
South African Airways gets thumbs up from SATSA
SATSA EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS (Posted 05th December 2019) SATSA has noted the decision taken by the South African Airways’ (SAA) Board, supported by Government, to place the national carrier into business rescue. While the details of “radical restructuring” and the business rescue plan are unclear at this stage, SATSA will continue to […]
#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 05th 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 […]
Great pre Christmas deals for selected #SerenaHotels properties
EARLY CHRISTMAS DEAL – 25% OFFER Book your stay at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp by 11th December 2019 and get to enjoy our unbeatable offer of 25% off. Offer redeemable online Booking dates: till 11th Dec 2019 Travel dates: till 23rd Dec 2019 Terms & Conditions apply Terms and conditions Booking window valid upto 11th […]
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
Chinese customs officials seize over 9 tons of blood ivory during first 10 months of 2019
9.16 TONS OF BLOOD IVORY SEIZED BY CHINESE CUSTOMS OFFICIALS (Posted 05th December 2019) Chinese customs seized over 1,200 tonnes of endangered species contraband in the first 10 months of the year, an official said. The seized items included 9.16 tonnes of ivory and ivory products, Sun Zhijie, director of the anti-smuggling department of the […]
#AirSeychelles to take delivery of second Airbus A320neo
AIR SEYCHELLES FLEET EXCHANGE TO BE COMPLETE BY APRIL 2020 (Posted 05th December 2019) Air Seychelles has earlier today confirmed the delivery of its second A320neo aircraft in April 2020 to ATCNews. The new generation aircraft forms part of the airlines plan to renew its fleet and will generate superior efficiency, lower operating costs and […]
EATHE looking for volunteers as exhibition space nearly sold out
EAST AFRICA TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY EXPO ON COURSE TO SELL OUT STAND SPACES (Posted 05th December 2019) Mr. Deo Kilawe of MikonoSpeakers / MikonoExpoGroup has announced that his organization is looking for volunteers to assist in the running of their upcoming East Africa Tourism and Hospitality Expo, due to be held in Moshi from the […]
Good news at last as Air Zimbabwe passes IOSA audit
IATA HANDS AIR ZIMBABWE IOSA CERTIFICATION (Posted 05th December 2019) There is finally some good news again for Air Zimbabwe, the embattled national airline of Zimbabwe, which has been in the news of late for all the wrong reasons. IATA has now concluded their operational safety audit and from reports received has Air Zimbabwe passed […]
#Africa Tourism Association News Updates from across the continent
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2 0 1 9 TRAVELLERS EXPECTED TO INCREASE THEIR SPEND IN AFRICA African travellers could increase their spend by 27% during the next year if they’re able to move more freely in the continent. This news has been revealed at the AFRAA Annual General Assembly in Mauritius. VIEW MORE THE TOP 20 […]
#COP25 launches first tourism carbon emission report
AFTER #UNWTO REPORT THERE IS NO MORE HIDING AS CO2 EMISSIONS FROM TOURISM SET TO CLIMB TO A GLOBAL 5.3 PERCENT (Posted 05th December 2019) Transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to account for 5.3% of all man-made CO2 emissions by 2030, up from 5% in 2016, a landmark new report from the World Tourism […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS 2020 U.S.-Africa Business Summit to be hosted in Morocco June 2020 Marrakech, Morocco The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host the next edition of the U.S -Africa Business Summit in June 2020 in Marrakech, Morocco. Read More Here. TOURISM Experts, policymakers urge more investment in tourism to drive East Africa’s […]
#BrusselsAirlines joins hands with Michelin Two Star Chef Tim Boury
NEW MENUS TO BE INTRODUCED IN BRUSSELS AIRLINES AWARD WINNING BUSINESS CLASS (Posted 04th December 2019) Brussels Airlines starts a culinary collaboration with the Belgian chef Tim Boury of Restaurant Boury(**) in Roeselare. Throughout 2020, Tim, Chef of the Year 2017, will create a gastronomic experience for the Business Class customers of Brussels Airlines on […]
#IndiaOutbound launches #Africa section
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 […]
#Elewana News Updates
ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2019 Elewana Collection will rekindle the magic this festive season When you think of Christmas, most people in the northern hemisphere imagine white snow and cold blustery days filled with the sound of Christmas carols, If you are looking to experience something new then come to East Africa and Elewana Collection […]
