OneWorld scoops four more alliance awards
oneworld scoops up four airline alliance awards oneworld® was named the winner of another four airline alliance awards in recent days, adding to the alliance’s record of accolades in 2019. oneworld is the repeat winner of all four awards following consecutive wins in the past several years, underlining its status as the preferred alliance among […]
#IATA reports peak season cargo demand down by 3.5 percent but #Africa up by 12.6 percent
Air Cargo Peak Season off to Slow Start, Annual Demand down 3.5% in October The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.5% in October 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks a weak start to […]
#Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to finally get potholes on runway fixed
TYRE BUSTING POTHOLES TO BE FIXED AT WILSON AIRPORT (Posted 04th December 2019) (Wilson Airport taxiway file photo) The Kenya Airport Authority is expected to spend some 350 million Kenya Shillings on repairs of potholes on Wilson Airport’s two runways, even though this problem also extends to taxiways and parking areas at one of Africa’s […]
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
Rains hit the safari circuits across Eastern Africa
SERENGETI – AMBOSELI – MURCHISON FALLS AND MORE SUFFER FROM EXCESSIVE RAINS (Posted 04th December 2019) Air Kenya has given notice that they will for the time being not use the Nanyuki airstrip, gateway to the lodges and tented camps on Ol Pejeta, the Mount Kenya Safari Club and other conservancies and lodges / resorts […]
Theft from hotels – a serious issue by any measure
THEFT OF ITEMS BY GUESTS FROM HOTELS – IT SEEMS ONLY THE SKY IS THE LIMIT FOR SOME … (Article taken from eHotelier’s latest edition) (Posted 04th December 2019) Theft in hotel study released Stealing soaps or pens seems harmless for many hotel guests, however, some are so bold that they carry TVs, pianos, mattresses […]
#KCAA emergency drill has scare crows fly high
EMERGENCY DRILL BY KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY PROMPTS ENDLESS RUMOURS ON MISSING PLANE (Posted 03rd December 2019) An emergency drill held without prior notice by KCAA, using an allegedly missing aircraft enroute from Rusinga Island to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, has immediately prompted wide speculation on social and other media – one of which made further […]
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
Seychelles’ Zil Air boosts capacity with new aircraft
ZIL AIR PUTS TECNAM P2012 INTO SERVICE (Posted 03rd December 2019) (Pictures courtesy of Zil Air) ‘Adam joins Eve‘ as a brand new Tecnam P2012 arrived in the Seychelles as part of the fixed wing Zil Air fleet – Eve being a VulcanAir P68C already in service since mid 2018. The name game raised a […]
Check in early for your flights says Air Seychelles
AIR SEYCHELLES ADVISES PASSENGERS TO CHECK-IN EARLY DURING PEAK TRAVEL PERIOD (Posted 03rd December 2019) Air Seychelles is advising all passengers travelling from the Seychelles International Airport during the upcoming festive season as from 15th of December, 2019 until 15th of January, 2020 to arrive at the airport at least three hours before their flight. […]
Meet Ethiopian Airlines Kilimanjaro Manager
Meet Kidest Tadesse, Ethiopian Airline’s Kilimanjaro Bureau Chief Africa,Aviation – December 2, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq She was appointed recently to head the Ethiopian Airlines (ET) office at Kilimanjaro (JRO) in September. The seasoned Manager, Kidest Tadesse has over 15 years of professional experience in Ethiopian Airlines under her belt. Within […]
#EritreanAirlines leases Boeing B737-400
ERITREAN AIRLINES BOOSTS FLEET THROUGH LEASED B734 (Posted 03rd December 2019) Eritrean last week took delivery of a Boeing B737-400 aircraft from Ukrainian lessor / operator Yanair. The aircraft on delivery was registered as UR-CNP which was ferried to Asmara on the 27th of November before being deployed the following day already on services to […]
Colobus Conservation sends ATCNews readers Seasons Greetings
Dear Supporters, dear ATCNews Readers, Colobus Conservation would like to wish you Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and most of all, thank you for your support. Kind Regards Team Colobus
World Travel Awards 2020 for Africa and the Indian Ocean area return to Kenya
NAIROBI SET TO PLAY HOST AGAIN TO WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS NEXT YEAR (Posted 02nd December 2019) Kenya will once again host the Africa and Indian Ocean region World Travel Awards next year, when the event comes back to Nairobi on the 03rd of October 2020. The Gala Night will be hosted by the Kenyatta International […]
#AirZimbabwe again halts all flights
NO FLIGHTS TODAY BY AIR ZIMBABWE AS PASSENGERS DESERT THE AIRLINE AND MOVE TO MORE RELIABLE OPERATORS (Posted 02nd December 2019) Air Zimbabwe yesterday sent out a notice that the airline will not operate any flights today, Monday 02nd December 2019 nor for most of tomorrow, Tuesday 03rd of December 2019. Citing operational limitations beyond […]
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
Hospitality and Tourism Websites are Not An Instant Sales Tool On Its Own.
Published on December 1, 2019 by ATCNews guest writer Thomas Müller TravelTech | Democratizing technology to keep more tourism spend in destinations for sustainable tourism development. Part 1 of 2 | Part two will be published on December 4, 2019 In Part one of “Hospitality and Tourism Websites are not an Instant Sales Tool on its […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 34
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 02nd December 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. A win in case against Government of Seychelles regarding sudden UNWTO endorsement withdrawal after lengthy legal battle. b. Visibility on Linkedln reaches 18140 contacts c. World Travel […]
#BrusselsAirlines again best airline across the North Atlantic
‘GLOBAL TRAVELER‘ MAGAZINE NAMES BRUSSELS AIRLINES FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS BEST TRANSATLANTIC AIRLINE (Posted 01st December 2019) The American magazine Global Traveler conducted its 16th annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards and awarded Brussels Airlines ‘Best Trans-Atlantic Airline’, based on their readers’ voting. It is the second consecutive year for the airline to […]
WordPress Seminar moves from Kampala to Nairobi
SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF WORDPRESS (Posted 01st December 2019) Following the successful conclusion of the third WordPress Conference in Kampala, which took place this weekend, is the event moving to Nairobi for a one day seminar, the fourth of its kind over the past few years. ATCNews.org started out with the basic version of a […]
#OlPejeta prize still up for grabs
There are only 10 DAYS LEFT to win a 6-day safari to Ol Pejeta thanks to our friends at Omaze. You (and your guest) could be our lucky winner and be flown out to meet up wildlife expert Giles Clark and get up close with our rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, chimpanzees and more! This is […]
#Ethiopia elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee
ETHIOPIA WINS SEAT ON PRESTIGIOUS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES COMMITTEE (Posted 01st December 2019) Earlier in the week was Ethiopia elected to serve on the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the next four years. The general assembly of UNESCO voted with 125 of 168 eligible states to vote to have Ethiopia brought on board as […]
#POATE2020 set to open for registrations very soon
PEARL OF AFRICA TRAVEL EXPO SET TO OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS (Posted 30th November 2019) No sooner had ATCNews reported about the formal launch of the countdown to the Pearl of Africa Travel Expo 2020, which is due to take place at the lakeside conference and resort complex of Munyonyo from 04th to the 06th of […]
#Africa makes her presence felt at the World Travel Awards 2019 Global Gala
GLOBAL WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS NAME SEVERAL AFRICAN COMPANIES AS WORLD BEST INCLUDING #MAGICALKENYA AS LEADING SAFARI DESTINATION (Posted 30th November 2019) Several African companies made it to the top of their profession when the Oscars of the Tourism Industry were announced at the World Gala Ceremony in Muscat, the capital of Oman earlier this week. […]
Ethiopian Airlines grants 20 percent fare rebate for #KaribuKiliFair2020
GET READY FOR THE LARGEST TOURISM FAIR IN EAST AFRICA? The 6th edition of the biggest and most opinion building Tourism fair in East Africa will be again held from June 5-7, 2020 at TGT, Arusha. Book a Stand TODAY! VIDEO Karibu-Kilifair 2019 Become a Buyer TODAY! KARIBU KILIFAIR NEWS – 2019 250 STANDS SOLD! […]
African Parks say thanks to their staff, supporters, partners and friends
It’s Time to Give Thanks School children in Akagera, Rwanda. © Scott Ramsay Dear Friends, Today, we want to thank our African Parks community: the rangers, the doctors, the school teachers, and everyone who is working with us to create a better today, and a brighter tomorrow for people and wildlife living in and around […]
Vanilla Islands / Les Iles Vanille
Partnership with the Réunion Tourism Federation The Vanilla Islands Association has the purpose of developing the cruise liner sector in the Indian Ocean, and going from 14,000 passengers in 2014 to almost 50,000 cruise visitors in 2018, this mission has been a true success. For this growth to become sustainable over time, the increase must […]
#AFRAA’s #aviation industry overview for #Africa
AIR TRANSPORT IN AFRICA (Posted 30th November 2019) OVERVIEW The African continent is home to 17% of the global population but its air traffic accounts for less than 3% of global traffic. African airlines lose an average of $1.54 per passenger carried while globally airlines earn $6.12 per passenger carried. Today, in several parts of […]
Kenya Civil Aviation releases aviation statistics
USEFUL STATISTICS SHOW STATE OF KENYA’S AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 30th November 2019) A set of statistics released by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has met with both interest as well as complaints. Interest was shown from the aviation fraternity across the East African region and complaints were received by ATCNews from aviators in Uganda, Tanzania […]
Media India Group to launch Africa section in December
AFRICA TRAVEL NEWS TO FEATURE IN INDIA’S LARGEST TRAVEL MAGAZINE (Posted 30th November 2019) The Media India Group, the subcontinent’s largest travel publication company which includes ‘India Outbound‘ will effective this December formally launch the partnership with both ATCNews and VoyagesAfriq, which was sealed during the Magical Kenya Travel Expo #MKTE2019 in Nairobi in early […]
