The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 4 Edition 3
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 24th February 2020) The Editorial this week highlights: a. It was an honour to meet “Her Deepness” Dr. Sylvia Earle, the recognised champion for ocean protection. b. Welcome to Seychelles Richard Quest of CNN “Quest’s World […]
Climate change a serious threat to Africa’s wildlife
ZIMBABWE’S DROUGHT HAS A DEVASTATING EFFECT ON THE COUNTRY’S WILDLIFE (Posted 24th February 2020) Alongside the human population, Africa’s animals are suffering greatly from the effects of climate change, which United Nations Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed saw first-hand on Sunday in Zimbabwe. As global temperatures continue to rise and the world seeks solutions to […]
#BrusselsAirlines continues to support local tourism events
BRUSSELS AIRLINES LOOKS BACK AT 10 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH ‘KAYAK THE NILE‘ (Posted 23rd February 2020) The Kayak the Nile festival, which was held earlier in February, once again attracted large crowds to the upper Nile valley, where the event took place. The 2020 Nile River Festival was held as a four-day event that […]
#BrusselsAirlines – catch their special deals when flying from #Entebbe to #Europe
Why travel with an airline if you can fly with a friend? As your friend in the air, Brussels Airlines is happy to take you to more than 100 European destinations. Need inspiration? Frankfurt From $ 599 RETURN Brussels From $ 639 RETURN Paris From $ 639 RETURN London From $ 679 RETURN Discover all […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news, including #AfricaTravelNews
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just for tourism destinations and products to […]
#AfricanParks – Another Success Story
The Doctor Who Delivers Hope in Odzala Dear ATCNews Readers, People in the villages know me as ‘Dr. John from Odzala’ and it fills me with pride to be working on behalf of Odzala-Kokoua National Park, serving the local communities. What motivated me to work here in Odzala was both the critical care people need […]
#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
#GrumetiAir also seeks carbon neutrality for their operations
Did you know? Grumeti Air offsets all its carbon footprint! As part of its Corporate and Social Responsibility strategy, Grumeti Air has been working with Carbon Tanzania and offsetting all aircraft fuel emissions since the 1st of January 2019. Very well. But what does it mean, concretely? Reducing deforestation and forest degradation from destructive land […]
Is the Freedom of Speech in Kenya being trampled upon by Kenya Wildlife Service’s Director General?
DR. PAULA KAHUMBU SPEAKS OUT ON HER ORDEAL AT THE HANDS OF KWS (Posted 20th February 2020) Paula Kahumbu speaks out on her ordeal: Some of you may have noticed that robot accounts are attacking me on my page – please do not respond to them. I am deleting and blocking them. Listening to Richard […]
#ICCA states that #COVID19 impact on meetings in Asia Pacific region very limited
ICCA ANALYSIS OF COVID19 IMPACT SHOWS ONLY 4.1 PERCENT OF MEETINGS AFFECTED (Posted 20th February 2020) ICCA’s Research Division are monitoring the status of all 1,065 meetings in the ICCA Association Database currently scheduled in Asia Pacific for 2020. Only 44 meetings scheduled for Asia Pacific are affected by COVID-19 (4.1%). Of these 44 meetings, […]
#IATA confirms that #COVID19 impacts passenger demand
COVID-19 Cuts Demand and Revenues The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its initial assessment of the impact of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 outbreak (COVID-19) shows a potential 13% full-year loss of passenger demand for carriers in the Asia-Pacific region. Considering that growth for the region’s airlines was forecast to be 4.8%, the net […]
#AviaDevAfrica launches innovative recruitment programme
AviaDev launches AviaDev Recruit – delivering C Level recruitment into the African aviation industry AviaDev is delighted to share a partnership that has been agreed between AviaDev and Bourne Recruitment to offer C Level Recruitment into the African aviation industry. AviaDev’s ambition is to improve air connectivity to, from and within the African continent. Success […]
#ColobusConservation News Updates
We have an announcement to make! We have big news. Colobus Conservation wants to formally invite you to Cruise for Colobus 3rd Edition on the 29th of February. All funds raised from this year’s fundraiser will go directly towards Conservation Education and Tree Growing. The ride will be from Diani to Samburu [via Kinango route] […]
Seychelles’ Aldabra Atoll gains added global status
ALDABRA ATOLL NAMED AS ‘IMPORTANT MARINE MAMMAL AREA‘ (Posted 20th February 2020) The Seychelles Island Foundation, guardian and custodian of the two UNESCO World Heritage sites – which includes the Aldabra Atoll – has confirmed that the atoll has now received a 6th global recognition as important area for marina mammals, in particular the dugong. […]
#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
Serengeti Balloons to offset their carbon footprint
SERENGETI BALLOONS GO CARBON NEUTRAL(Article rebroadcast with permission of Mr. John Corse of Serengeti Balloon Safaris) (Posted 20th February 2020) As we all begin to understand our responsibilities for the environment that we depend on, we are developing ways to mitigate our activities. Here at Serengeti Balloon Safaris, we’ve been working on a Sustainability Policy, […]
#Uganda commits to rehabilitate northern railway line
375 KILOMETRES OF NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY TO BE REPAIRED OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS (Posted 20th February 2020) The narrow gauge rail lines from Tororo to Gulu and Pakwach are undergoing heavy maintenance work and refurbishment – similar to the repairs on the narrow gauge line linking Kampala to the border with Kenya. A failed […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Botswana: Centre to Boost Tourism All Africa Gaborone — The demand for convention facilities has over the years increased and play a crucial role in the promotion of the tourism industry and the economy. Speaking at the official opening…Read more>> New travel firm eyes opportunities in oil and gas New Vision Travel Leaders Network […]
#UNWTO places tourism on the agenda of the European Parliament
UNWTO Places Tourism in the European Parliament The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today addressed the European Parliament in the context of several high-level meetings aimed at placing tourism high on European Union’s agenda. Europe is the world’s most visited regions and home to international tourism leaders such as France, Spain or Italy, […]
Air Austral set to reduce shareholding in Air Madagascar
PARTNERSHIP ON THE ROCKS AS AIR AUSTRAL NEGOTIATES TO CUT THEIR 49 PERCENT SHAREHOLDING (Posted 19th February 2020) The partnership between Reunion island based Air Austral and Air Madagascar, which started off with much fanfare in 2017, appears to be heading to the exit given the latest reports received from both islands. After paying an […]
Ethiopian’s network soars to 129 destinations in 75 countries
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Caroline Wanjiru Njoroge aka Mum Leads the Way in Personalised Tourism Services in Kenya Caroline Wanjiru Njoroge aka Mum Leads the Way in Personalised Tourism Services in Kenya The East African nation of Kenya, one of the world’s leading safari destinations is beginning to embrace “personalised tourism.” […]
#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
Nairobi to Nanyuki Railway line undergoes major rehabilitation
KENYA RAILWAYS TO SPEND OVER 3 BILLION SHILLINGS TO RELAUNCH NANYUKI LINE (Posted 19th February 2020) The Kenya Railways Corporation has already released one billion Kenya Shillings – out of a total of over 3 billion Kenya Shillings required – to have work started and advance in the planned rehabilitation of the long dormant line […]
Dr. Paula Kahumbu responds to overwhelming solidarity and support for her cause
CRISIS MEETING AT KWS AS BACKLASH AGAINST BAN ORDER COMES BACK TO HAUNT THEM (Posted 19th February 2020) Information received from usually well informed sources close to KWS speak of alarm bells ringing through the corridors of top management, following the backlash in public opinion and growing unease over the unilateral and illegal ban order […]
KWS bars Dr. Paula Kahumbu from entering Nairobi National Park
KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE COMES UNDER INSTANT PRESSURE TO EXPLAIN THEIR BAN ON DR. PAULA KAHUMBU (Posted 18th February 2020) Dr. Paula Kahumbu, a locally and internationally highly respected conservationist, has reportedly been barred today from entering the Nairobi National Park. This follows her spirited campaign against KWS for having allowed the recent Koroga Festival to […]
#WTMA2020 – Investing in Tourism is investing in You
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On INVESTING IN TOURISM, INVESTING IN YOU! WTM Africa has endeavoured to make travel and tourism part of the oxygen we breathe. Travel and Tourism professionals from across the globe have enjoyed the bountiful opportunity, experiences, knowledge and business […]
#UNWTO News Updates
Greece Welcomes UNWTO Support for Sustainable Tourism Growth Madrid, 18 February 2020 – The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) paid a high-level visit to Greece to meet with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and offer the United Nations’ specialized agency’s support as the country works to grow and diversify its tourism […]
#WTMA2020 – Sustainability becomes a top priority
WTM Africa Conscious about Sustainability in Travel WTM Africa 2020 is tackling travel sustainability at macro and micro levels this year, by lining up a number of eco-conscious initiatives alongside recognising game-changing sustainability practices in the African travel industry. Major international events like WTM Africa have an impact on their environments, and the Reed Exhibitions […]
#IATA Airlines and Postal services cooperate towards a cross border airmail network
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce cooperation between the two organizations. The aim for both IATA and IPC is to promote the development and expansion of safe, secure, accessible and high-quality airmail and air cargo services to help their […]
#WTMA2020 Briefing update for Johannesburg
