#BreakingNews as #QatarAirways halts China flights
EMIRATES AND ETIHAD CHALLENGED TO FOLLOW QATAR AIRWAYS LEAD (Posted 01st February 2020) www.ATCNews.org earlier today published a list of airlines worldwide which had already halted or are in the process of halting flights to and from China. The latest airlines to halt services to China are Finnair, SAS, Air Canada, American, Delta, United, Iberia, […]
#OlPejeta News Updates
January 2020 Dear ATCNews Readers, Welcome to our January e-newsletter. The start of 2020 has been very exciting for us here at Ol Pejeta. We have a lot to report on and are very proud to share our successes with you. We hope you enjoy reading this newsletter and continue to share our stories with […]
#UNWTO speaks out on the #CoronaVirus
UNWTO Statement on the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Africa – February 1, 2020 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is closely monitoring developments related to the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), both in China and worldwide and is cooperating closely with the World Health Organization (WHO). Since the very start […]
Uganda Airlines makes travel to Nairobi easy and affordable – Part 4 of 4
MAKING TRAVEL TO KENYA EASY – AFFORDABLE FLIGHTS COMBINED WITH GREAT HOTEL OFFERS (Posted 01st February 2020) The final article in this series takes a closer look at the Nairobi hotel market in general, after extensively covering the budget hotel segment, the top luxury hotel segment and the ‘middle of the road’ segment in parts […]
#AfricanParks takes on the management of the Iona National Park in #Angola
Iona National Park in Angola joins the African Parks Portfolio Iona National Park, Angola © Ted Woods Dear ATCNews Readers, It is with great pleasure that I get to kick off 2020 with this announcement that Iona National Park in Angola is now part of the portfolio of parks under management. Today we had a […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news – including their new #Africa column
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 […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town International Airport: Valet Parking makes way for airport expansion
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) has relocated the Valet Parking area from Ground Floor Parkade 2 to Level 1 in Parkade 1 in order to make way for new developments at the airport. The valet operation has outgrown the allocated space. The move makes provision for a larger area and should provide a better customer […]
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
#AviAssist courses 2020
Safety resources for the African aviation industry since 1995 Independent | Non-profit | Innovative REGISTER TODAY FOR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSE The Foundation is pleased to announce its highly praised courses and events for 2020. Surprised about our prices? You’re not the only one! But don’t forget: we are the only non-profit organisation championing the […]
#Karongwe News Updates
Serena Hotels News Updates
SERENA HOTELS NEWSLETTER January 2020 HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR-YEAR OF THE RAT NAIROBI’S HEARTTHROB IS BACK! They say good things come to those who wait…and we come bearing good news! The refurbishment of our Nairobi City Hotel; Nairobi Serena Hotel, member of the “Leading Hotels of the World” is now complete. Apart from looking dapper […]
#UNWTO and #FITUR News Updates
FITUR 2020 Edition UN Tourism News – Edition #9 – January 30 2019 We are at the beginning of the United Nations “Decade of Action”. With just 10 years remaining to fulfill the 2030 Agenda and its Global Goals, UNWTO is making sure tourism is at the heart of the conversation. On the eve of […]
Cabo Verde Airlines and AWA strengthen their cooperation
AIRLINE COOPERATION GIVES PASSENGERS WIDER CHOICES (Posted 30th January 2020) Cape Verdean national carrier Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA) and Africa World Airlines (AWA) earlier today announced a close partnership to improve the connectivity in West Africa with Europe, North America and South America. From February 1st this year, i.e. in two days from today, CVA […]
Serena Hotels appoints new Loyalty Manager
JOYCE KIBORO MUTURI BECOMES SERENA HOTEL’S NEW PRESTIGE CLUB MANAGER (Posted 30th January 2020) Serena Hotels earlier today announced the appointment of Mrs. Joyce Kiboro Muturi as the company’s manager for their loyalty programme Prestige Club. Joyce takes over from Mr. Geoffrey Muhoro, who has been posted to the soon to open Goma Serena Hotel […]
#IATA fronts new standards for intermodal travel
Strengthening Cooperation on Standards for Intermodal Travel The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Union of Railways (UIC), to strengthen their cooperation in standard setting and interoperability initiatives, with a focus on data exchange standards supporting intermodal travel. Under the MoU, the collaboration opportunities will […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways to cancel several domestic, regional & international flights in February 2020!
South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that certain domestic, regional and internatonal fligths in the month of February 2020 will be canceled due to low demand based on current forward bookings. According to the SAA’s Chief Commercial Officer, Philip Saunders, the financially embattled state-owned airline is committed to accommodating all affected […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: The facelift of Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek to be concluded in time!
According to Namibian Airport Company’s (NAC) board chairman, Dr Leake Hangala, the upgrade of Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek is expected to be concluded by September 2020. The project, which has a budget of N$260 million (N$155 million (Ministry of Works and Transport) + N$95 million (NAC)), commenced on 23 September 2019 and […]
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
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS 2020 U.S.-Africa Business Summit to be hosted in Morocco June 9-12, 2020 | Marrakesh, Morocco Corporate Council on Africa and the Government of Morocco will host the 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in June, 2020 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The Summit will bring together more than 1,400 U.S. and African private sector executives…Read […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe announces new regional and domestic routes
FASTJET ZIMBABWE INTRODUCES TWO NEW DIRECT ROUTES TO ITS EXPANDING NETWORK (Posted 29th January 2020) The airline’s network will now include a new international schedule from Victoria Falls to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA), Nelspruit, South Africa and a return direct domestic flight from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls. Effective Monday 06th of July 2020, the […]
Biking for Africa – by Brussels Airlines
5TH EDITION OF BIKING FOR AFRICA GOES TO RWANDA (Posted 29th January 2020) Brussels Airlines embarks on its fifth edition of Bike for Africa, a five-day mountain bike tour to promote sustainable development in Rwanda, through the support of a selection of local entrepreneurs and organizations. From 31st of January until 04th of February, 52 […]
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
New Onomo Hotel in Maputo to be officially opened in March
ONOMO HOTELS EXPANSION CONTINUES THROUGH NEW OPENINGS AND ACQUISITIONS (Posted 28th January 2020) ONOMO Hotels (OnomoHotel.com) continues its development in Southern Africa and across the rest of the continent. The African Hotel Group now confirmed the opening of a new hotel in Maputo, Mozambique, bringing up its network in Southern Africa to 7 hotels, among […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyWestair to increase fligths on both local and regional routes
Namibia’s first private scheduled passenger airline, FlyWestair, is set to increase the number of weekly flights on both local and regional routes. Effective 17 February 2020, the airline will operate two additional weekday flights per week to Ondangwa, Oranjemund (Namibia) and Cape Town (South Africa). This will increase FlyWestair’s flight frequency from 30 to 46 […]
#Marriott introduces the St. Regis brand to Egypt’s new administrative capital
ALMASA ROYAL PALACE TO REBRAND AS A MARRIOTT ST. REGIS IN SPRING OF 2020 (Posted 28th January 2020) Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) earlier today announced that it has signed an agreement to open a St. Regis in the New Administrative Capital of Egypt, just outside of Cairo. In the second quarter of this year, The […]
The Livingstone bi-weekly’s latest edition is now available
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY – AS ALWAYS COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 28th January 2020) ATCNews readers once again have the opportunity to learn more about tourism in Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond, as Gill Staden just released her latest news updates from Livingstone. Enjoy the read and for the full version click on the link shown […]
West Africa’s hotel growth explained
REVEALED – THE DRIVERS BEHIND THE GROWTH IN HOTELS IN WEST AFRICA (Posted 28th January 2020) Across Africa, hotel development remains important in most advanced economies including Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya Today, Africa is seen as one of the most promising regions for hotel developers. Aside from small chains and independents, four global hotel groups […]
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
Hilton Hotels portfolio and keys to grown exponentially
HILTON HOTELS SET TO ADD 709 NEW HOTELS WITH 143.569 ROOMS OVER THE COMING YEARS (Posted 28th January 2020) TopHotelNews reports that Hilton will be adding a massive number of new hotels and rooms across their entire portfolio over the coming years, with a good number of them located in Africa. Click on the link […]
Simba Travel Care joins #TravelLeaders
KAMPALA’S TRAVEL CARE JOINS TRAVEL LEADER RANKS (Posted 28th January 2020) Simba Travelcare, located at Lugogo Shopping Mall, has joined the Travel Leaders Network, North America’s largest travel agency organization, with more than 42,000 travel advisors, as part of a major expansion of Travel Leaders’ international presence. Simba Travelcare remains locally owned and will continue […]
