Tourism forecasts for 2020
Experts Forecast: African Tourism Priorities for 2020 Africa – December 30, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq All too soon, the curtains will be drawn for the year 2019 with fireworks welcoming 2020 amidst the New Year’s Eve parties ushering us into another great year. As has been the case in all spheres, […]
Mauritius forced to halt air traffic as cyclone Calvinia approaches
NO FLIGHTS INTO OR OUT OF MAURITIUS UNTIL CYCLONE CALVINIA PASSES (Posted 30th December 2019) Flights from Mauritius’ main airport to Rodrigues, which were rescheduled yesterday to today, have now all been cancelled as have in fact all flights into and out of the island following the closure of the international airport. Besides Air Mauritius […]
#EthiopianAirlines carries humanitarian goods on aircraft delivery flight
DELIVERY FLIGHT OF BOEING B787 BRINGS HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES TO ETHIOPIA (Posted 30th December 2019) Ethiopian Airlines delivered much-needed aid supplies to organizations across Ethiopia. The airline took delivery of a new 787 Dreamliner from North Charleston, South Carolina in December and loaded the jet with 34,000 pounds of books and 5,800 pounds of school supplies, […]
TopHotelNews’ latest on African hospitality developments
Project of the week: Mysk by Shaza Kuwait The heart of Kuwait City will soon receive an impressive new hotel project brought to life by the Shaza Group and Al-Yousifi Group. We find out how this stunning new property will attract Kuwait’s trendy socialites and add an innovative touch to the local hotel market. TOPHOTELNEWS […]
The Livingstone biWeekly’s latest edition
Happy New Year from Gill Staden, publisher of the Livingstone bi-Weekly It’s a short one. Everyone has been too busy enjoying the holiday. Click on the link below for the latest issue: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside: More on ZESCO The President writes about Climate Change Kapishya hit by lightning AfDB not happy with Zambia The History of […]
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
Another crash in Congo but passengers and crew escape unharmed
LET410 CRASHLANDS IN #KAMINA #DRCONGO (Posted 30th December 2019) (Pictures taken from Twitter: Dieudonné Mwenze @MwenzeDieudonne) Just two weeks after Congo’s aviation authorities restored the AOC to crash airline Busy Bee – allegedly following intervention of politicians linked to the owners – has the country’s aviation sector been rocked by yet another crash landing. https://atcnews.org/2019/11/25/goma-crash-kills-all-on-board-and-more-on-the-ground/ […]
#Ethiopia’s tree planting programme to continue in 2020 and beyond
ETHIOPIA’S AMBITIOUS PROGRAMME TO REGROW FORESTS ON TRACK (Posted 29th December 2019) Ethiopia has embarked on an ambitious tree-planting programme and recently planted over 350 million trees in a single day “Climate change impacts have greatly affected Ethiopia in terms of flooding, drought and food insecurity,” says Margaret Oduk, Programme Coordinator of UN Environment […]
Paradise Found at Kenya’s Diani Beach
PARADISE FOUND A Guest contribution by Volker Bassen Volker Bassen December 21, 2019 “Always follow your passion and success shall be yours” I shall never forget the first day I arrived on Diani Beach, I thought I was the luckiest man on the planet! I remember walking on the (now world famous) beach that evening, […]
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
#UNWTO gets into gear towards Morocco 2021
Preparations in full swing as Morocco gears up for the Hosting of 24th UNWTO General Assembly Africa – December 27, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Following their most applauded election at the 23rd General Assembly to host the subsequent edition, Morocco has began earnest preparations to deliver a great event in Africa. […]
#UgandaAirlines makes travel to #Nairobi easy and affordable – Part 2 of 3
TRAVELING TO NAIROBI IN STYLE AND ENJOYING THE GOOD LIFE (Posted 27th December 2019) (Uganda Airlines offers the most convenient departure times of any airline flying from Entebbe to Nairobi) Travel from Entebbe to Nairobi has taken a new dimension since Uganda Airlines launched flights on the route and now already flies up to three […]
Vietnam authorities seize blood ivory and more than a ton of pangolin scales
Vietnam seizes two tonnes of ivory and pangolin scales Courtesy of Phys.org Even though their scales have been scientifically proven to be medicinally useless, the pangolin has become the world’s most trafficked animal Vietnam seized more than two tonnes of ivory tusks and pangolin scales hidden inside wooden boxes shipped from Nigeria, state media reported […]
Mara Serena Lodge goes even greener
SERENA HOTELS LAUNCH SOLAR PLANT AT MARA SERENA LODGE (Posted 26th December 2019) Serena Hotels in partnership with Mettle Solar OFGEN have transformed a third property, Mara Serena Safari Lodge in Kenya, into a fully solar powered property. The inauguration of the Mara Serena solar power plant demonstrates Serena Hotels commitment to be the ‘Full […]
Mount Kenya Trust Annual Round Up for 2019
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES September to December 2019 The last quarter has been a whirlwind of activity: travel, training, tree planting and stormy weather. We’ve planted over 234,000 trees this year and trained 60 Firefighters, made up of people from Mount Kenya Trust, Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forest Service, Rhino Ark, Kisima Farm and the local community. […]
Brussels Airlines signs code share deal with Aeroflot
CODE SHARE AGREEMENT TO TAKE EFFECT FROM 20TH OF JANUARY 2020 (Posted 26th December 2019) Aeroflot – Russian Airlines and Brussels Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to offer customers a bigger selection of flights and more flexibility when travelling between Brussels and Moscow. Tickets for flights under the new agreement are on sale, and […]
St. Helena to benefit from seasonal flights from Cape Town
ST. HELENA’S GROWING POPULARITY SUPPORTED BY NEW AIR CONNECTION (Posted 26th December 2019) If you have always dreamt to visit St Helena Island in the South Atlantic Ocean, a direct flight from Cape Town is now operated between the 03rd of December until the 25th of February by Airlink. More flights are also available from […]
Hilton continues to expand into Africa
HILTON SIGNS MANAGEMENT DEAL FOR HOTEL IN TUNIS (Posted 26th December 2019) Hilton will once again be welcoming guests to the Tunisian capital city of Tunis from after a landmark deal was signed with the Groupe Alliance. The new management agreement confirms a flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts Property in the coastal suburb of Gammarth. […]
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
#UNWTO extends Seasons Greetings to the global tourism fraternity
UN Tourism News – Edition #8 – December 23 2019
Seasons Greetings from Porini / Gamewatchers
Dear ATCNews Readers, Wishing You a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Safari Camps The Christmas holiday is traditionally a time to relax, gather with friends and family – and to discuss next year’s travel plans! So, if you have not already booked, now […]
Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy set to launch hospitality and tourism programmes
Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy begins Hospitality and Tourism Programs Africa – December 22, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Ethiopian Aviation Academy has begun courses in Hospitality and tourism. This has become necessary as airline group has ventured into the hotel subsector. The Group this year inaugurated the prestigious 373 [room] Ethiopian Skylight […]
Vanilla Islands complete third edition of their Pro Am Golf Tournament
Vanilla Islands Pro-Am Tours 2019 A successful 3rd edition ! The Vanilla Islands Pro Am Tours is a golfing event organised successively on two islands in the Indian Ocean. It is a golf competition combined with discovering the islands. The 3rd edition, which took place between the 10 and 20 December, brought French golfers to […]
African Parks – A Year in Review
2019 Year in Review A Ranger with an anesthetized black rhino being translocated to Liwonde National Park, Malawi © Kyle de Nobrega Dear Friends, 2019 has been another whirlwind of a year struggling to protect what remains of Africa’s wild landscapes. We are closing out 2019 having officially added, on November 1st, one new park […]
#Elewana News and Seasons Greetings
ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2019 The Elewana Collection reflects on 2019 With the end of the year approaching fast, the Christmas trees are decorated and there is a festive spirit in the air, it’s time to reflect on an extraordinary year. This was made possible through your support and we would like to acknowledge our […]
#WTMA wishes all ATCNews Readers Happy Holidays
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Events Programme About WTM Africa Register Now HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE WTM AFRICA TEAM! As the holiday season approaches, WTM Africa would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support. WTM Africa values our relationship and partnership with you and looks forward […]
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
Rhino Fund Uganda puts the facts right
RHINO FUND UGANDA PUTS FACTS BEFORE ATCNEWS READERS TO JUDGE FOR THEMSELVES (Posted 20th December 2019) ATCNews has close links with the Rhino Fund Uganda since its inception. Yours truly in fact was Chairman of the Rhino Fund Uganda between 2001 and 2007/8 and then stepped up again as Acting Chairman for nearly 4 years […]
Coastal Aviation extends Seasons Greetings to all ATCNews readers
Partners and Dear Friends, As another year nears to a close, it is always a privilege to be writing this newsletter. We appreciate your feedback and cooperation received throughout the year. Thank you very much for all the support! Looking back, we have had some amazing successes and without detracting any of the other efforts, […]
Northern Rangelands Trust – A Review of 2019
A YEAR IN THE COMMUNITY CONSERVANCIES DECEMBER 2019 ISSUE Jambo ATCNews Readers! Heavy rain continues to fall over much of north Kenya, grinding many community conservancy operations to a pause. A good time then, to stop and reflect on the year we are about to leave behind. As you’ll see in the ten stories highlighted […]
