Kampala Serena Hotel attains Bookings.com ranking of 9 out of 10
BOOKINGS.COM UPS KAMPALA SERENA RANKING TO A FULL 9 (Posted 03rd March 2020) Bookings.com, one of the world’s leading hotel reservations platforms, has for the year 2020 upped the ranking of the Kampala Serena Hotel to a full 9, following continuously congratulatory ratings from clients who stayed at the hotel and had booked their stay […]
Fastjet gives back during ‘Customer Appreciation Month’
FASTJET OFFERS ‘GOODIES‘ TO LOYAL CUSTOMERS (Posted 03rd March 2020) Fastjet extends its appreciation to all customers by designating the month of March as their “Customer Appreciation Month”. In launching this initiative, Fastjet today announced that their first of many planned activities for this month starts with an appreciation for loyalty. The group has prescribed […]
‘The Observatory’ set to add a new ensuite cabin
LUXURIOUS CABIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION AT THE OBSERVATORY IN BUNYARUGURU / RUBIRIZI DISTRICT (Posted 02nd March 2020) GeoLodges have confirmed that work is presently ongoing at the Observatory to construct an additional new cabin, which will offer a small kitchen, dining area, sitting room, terrace and a self contained bathroom. The foundation of the new cabin […]
#IATA suggests slot rules to be suspended due to #COVID19
IATA Requests Global Suspension of Slot Rules Due to Coronavirus The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is contacting aviation regulators worldwide to request that the rules governing use of airport slots be suspended immediately and for the 2020 season, due to the impact of COVID-19 (the Coronavirus). Around 43% of all passengers depart from over […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s most punctual domestic airlines in February 2020!
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has published the on-time performance results of domestic airlines’ flying out of OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth in February 2020. On-Time Performance is measured by […]
Registration is now open for #WTMA2020
WTM AFRICA VISITOR AND MEDIA REGISTRATION OPEN 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-focused events, and opportunity-enabling partnerships. Bigger than ever, here are just some of the reasons why WTM Africa 2020 […]
#WMTA2020 remains on course for early April
WTM AFRICA WILL TAKE PLACE SAY THE ORGANIZERS (Posted 02nd March 2020) Following enquiries by ATCNews about several African tourism trade fairs taking place, have Reed Exhibitions, the organizers of World Travel Market Africa, responded immediately with the following statement: In light of the announcement of the cancelation of ITB Berlin on Friday, we would […]
#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
Decline in demand for airtravel in Europe poses significant challenges for airlines
#COVID19 CAUSES DEMAND FOR AIR TRAVEL TO WEAKEN SUBSTANTIALLY (Posted 02nd March 2020) Coronavirus: Strong decline in demand for air travel in Europe prompts Brussels Airlines to review its flight offer and to investigate economic measures Flight reductions to and from Northern Italy Other economic measures are being considered Because of the rapidly declining demand […]
#LaikipiaForum News Updates
February Edition 2020 WILDLIFE Biking and Hiking for Rhino Conservation What makes for an appealing safari and fundraiser these days? It appears that a bike and hike combination, dedicated to conservation and outdoor adventure works wonders! Article continues here WATER Concerted Effort for Effective Integrated Water Resource Management Approach in Laikipia North “Worrying about the […]
#Aviation briefs
AVIATION UPDATES IN BRIEF … (Posted 02nd March 2020) Cabo Verde Cabo Verde Airlines has halted their flights to Italy over #COVID19 concerns The airline in mid February also announced the halt of flights to Salvador in Brazil. The government of Cabo Verde has decided to sell a 7plus percent stake in the airline to […]
The Fisayo’s latest venture …
150+ Travel & Tourism Trade Shows & Events 2020 by thefisayo I curated a list of 150+ travel and tourism trade shows and events that would be of benefit to any travel and tourism industry stakeholder. This list covers 6 continents; Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, Australia, and North America. As you proceed, you would […]
Kenyan government gives Kenya Airways a 5 billion Shillings loan
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ASSURED FOR KENYA AIRWAYS AS GOVERNMENT GIVES THEM A 5 BILLION SHILLINGS LOAN (Posted 29th February 2020) The continued maintenance of Kenya Airways’ Embraer 190 fleet is now assured, after the Kenyan government granted the airline a 5 billion Kenya Shillings loan – in other words another bailout from taxpayers money. The funds […]
#ITB2020 cancelled – for better or for worse …
HARD PUSHING TOURISM BOARDS NOW HAVE EGG ALL OVER THEIR FACES AS GERMAN GOVERNMENT RANKED PUBLIC SAFETY OVER PROFITS (Posted 29th February 2020) As far as yesterday morning did a number of tourism boards keep pushing for their respective tourism sectors to attend the world’s largest tourism fair, clearly putting business and profit before public […]
#Kenya’s #Fly540 involved in take off accident
ANOTHER AIR ACCIDENT RATTLES KENYA’S FLYING PUBLIC (Posted 28th February 2020) A De Havilland Dash 8-300 earlier today suffered a take off accident, as the aircraft, owned and operated by Fly 540, attempted to leave from Kapese airfield enroute to Nairobi. Registered as 5Y-CGH, with manufacturing number MSN 525, die the aircraft with 49 passengers […]
Serena Hotels introduces the Goma Serena Hotel
UNVEILING SERENA’S NEW CROWN JEWEL “The only man I envy, is the man who has not yet been to Africa –for he has so much to look forward to”- Richard Mullin. As a testament to his words, DR-Congo is one of those countries largely overlooked due to negative publicity. And since we delight in giving […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways’ Business Rescue Plan release extended to 31 March 2020!
South African Airways’ (SAA) Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) Siviwe Dongwana and Les Matuson have received an one-month extension from lenders and creditors to publish their plan to save South Africa’s embattled flag carrier from liquidation. A majority of lenders and creditors agreed to the extension. The two Business Rescue Practitioners (BRPs) can now file their […]
Brussels Airlines support pays off as Robert is recovering well from his operation
BRUSSELS AIRLINES’ STAFF IN KAMPALA HAPPY ABOUT ROBERT’S SUCCESSFUL SURGERY (Posted 28th February 2020) When ATCNews a few days ago reported that Brussels Airlines had, through the airline’s ‘B-Foundation‘ facilitated the travel of Robert and his two carers to the United States for much needed surgery, did hundreds of messages come in asking for further […]
Coastal Aviation’s news updates
March 2020 Newsletter from Shaf Syed, Managing Director Habari (Greetings) Partners, It is a pleasure to be writing this newsletter once again. Here in Tanzania, we are heading into the rainy, low season, as we make preparations for the high season, which will follow swiftly thereafter. As ever, global events may impact our business, but […]
Ethiopian Airlines expands in flight WiFi to Boeing wide bodied aircraft
ETHIOPIAN WIDENS IN FLIGHT WIFI FROM THE #AIRBUS #A350 TO THE #BOEING #B777 AND #B787 FLEET (Posted 28th February 2020) Information has been received from Addis Ababa that, following the successful launch of in-flight WiFi on the Ethiopian Airlines’ Airbus A350 fleet, the airline is now expanding the service progressively to the Boeing B777 and […]
#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
Mohammed Hersi says ‘Cancel ITB’ to protect the global tourism fraternity
#COVID19 – GERMAN GOVERNMENT DIRECTS ‘MESSE BERLIN‘ TO CANCEL ITB (Posted 28th February 2020) In his first column for ATCNews has Mohammed Hersi, one of Kenya’s most high profile tourism personalities, taken issue with the growing CoronaVirus crisis.Read his unedited thoughts why he thinks ITB should be postponed this year: The world is facing one […]
Cabo Verde Airlines suspends flights to Italy
#COVID19 PANDEMIC NOW IMPACTS ON CABO VERDE FLIGHTS TO ITALY (Posted 27th February 2020) Following the decision of the Government of Cabo Verde to suspend all flights between Italy and Cabo Verde until at least the 20th of March due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, Cabo Verde Airlines has implemented a strategy to protect all […]
1000 days, more than 4.17 million passengers yet profits remain elusive
KENYA’S STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY – WHERE SUCCESS AND FAILURE ARE CLOSE COMPANIONS (Posted 27th February 2020) Earlier this week did Kenya’s ‘Madaraka Express‘ clock their 1.000th day of operation. During this time did more than 4.17 million passengers use the trains, which accumulated some 13.000 overwhelmingly on time departures, both for passengers and cargo trains. […]
#UNWTO News Updates
UN Tourism News – #10 – 27 February 2020 Responsibility and Coordination! UNWTO and WHO Joint Statement on COVID-19 As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are committed to working together in guiding the travel and tourism sectors’ response […]
Kilavuka confirmed as Kenya Airways CEO
KENYA AIRWAYS MAKES ACTING CEO A PERMANENT ONE (Posted 27th February 2020) Usually well informed sources close to the airline have earlier today confirmed that Allan Kilavuka was appointed as substantive CEO of Kenya Airways, the financially ailing national airline of Kenya. The same source also suggested that an international head hunt yielded no tangible […]
ICCA extends partnership with ‘Meetings Africa’
ICCA AND SAACI EXTEND ‘MEETINGS AFRICA‘ PARTNERSHIP (Posted 27th February 2020) ICCA has designed a programme for strategic collaboration with a small number of organisations which have a clear interest in developing long-term business relations with ICCA’s Association Community and the broad mass of ICCA membership, like SAACI. The objective is to exchange information and […]
#BrusselsAirlines introduces new Chief Financial Officer
MEET BRUSSELS AIRLINES NEW CFO (Posted 27th February 2020) As of July 1st, Nina Öwerdieck (47) will join the top management team of Brussels Airlines as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), taking over from Dieter Vranckx, who was promoted to lead the airline as CEO and CCO since January 1st. Nina Öwerdieck, currently Head of Finance […]
AviAssist invites readers to partake in survey
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Kenya’s new cruise ship terminal in Mombasa receives first passengers
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Kenya’s new $3.5m cruise ship terminal receives 500 tourists Kenya’s new $3.5m cruise ship terminal receives 500 tourists Kenya’s newly constructed $3.5m cruise ship terminal has received its first batch of tourists for 2020 at the Port of Mombasa. The ultra-modern cruise terminal was commissioned in December […]
