Wilderness Safaris gives 2019 news summary
NAMIBIA’S ACCLAIMED DESERT RETREAT Little Kulala As we wind down to the end of another year, we’ve made sure that there’s still plenty to look forward to in the new year.We are pleased to announce the exciting news that Little Kulala, our iconic Sossusvlei camp in Namibia, is being rebuilt while retaining its signature design […]
No more commissions for RwandAir ticket sales come January 2020
RWANDAIR REDUCES AGENTS COMMISSION FROM 3 PERCENT TO ZERO (Posted 20th December 2019) Information is emerging that RwandAir has announced that the airline will shed paying agents commission which hitherto stood at 3 percent. As of 01st of January 2020 will ticket sales no longer be commissionable to travel agents. This comes in the face […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Boma Hotels put into administration
RED COURT HOTELS LIMITED NOW UNDER ADMINISTRATION AFTER BUSINESS FORTUNES DWINDLE (Posted 19th December 2019) The Kenya Red Cross owned Boma hotels, which include The Boma in Nairobi, the Boma Inn in Nairobi and the Boma Inn in Eldoret, have reportedly been placed under administration, effectively shutting out the management of the three units. The […]
#Seychelles sign bilateral air service agreement with #Zimbabwe
NEW AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT PAVES WAY TO ESTABLISH AIR LINKS (Posted 19th December 2019) A new bilateral air services agreement was recently concluded between Seychelles and Zimbabwe during ICAN 2019 held in Jordan ICAN stands for the International Air Service Negotiation Conference which is organized by ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organization. It was learned […]
More news from The Fisayo
#TravCulture: We bagged two awards! I wrote a story of how I almost missed this award night because of 4 things, one of which is the fear/thought of me not winning the award, CLICK HERE to read the wonderful thoughts that goes through my beautiful mind. To everyone that voted, thank you very much! See […]
Sun Africa Hotels relaunches their balloon operation – but with a twist
SUN AFRICA HOTELS EMPLOYS FIRST EVER AFRICAN FEMALE BALLOON PILOT (Posted 18th December 2019) Sun Africa Hotels very recently relaunched their balloon operation out of Keekorok Safari Lodge in the Masai Mara, running under the name of ‘Balloon Adventure‘ – www.balloonadventure.co.ke Notable is their balloon flown by the first African female pilot, Capt. Joyce Beckwith, […]
#SerengetiWatch extends Seasons Greetings
Best wishes for the holiday season, The Serengeti can survive with enough support. Our impact is growing, but we’re fighting against time. We must scale up programs in… Conservation Education Radio Programming Women’s Empowerment Climate Mitigation Help us continue to grow! Dave Blanton Director Just this year… We reached 3,500 students in 8 schools bordering […]
Mikosz leaves Kenya Airways as new profit warning rattles shareholders
FINANCIAL POSITION WORSENING AS KENYA AIRWAYS ISSUES NEW PROFIT WARNING (Posted 18th December 2019) As outgoing CEO Sebastian Mikosz is packing his bags to leave Kenya Airways, has the Board of Directors of the airline just notified the Nairobi Securities Exchange / Capital Markets Authority of another profit warning, as is a mandatory requirement under […]
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
#SerenaHotels News Updates for December
SERENA HOTELS NEWSLETTER December 2019 THE BEST OF 2019 We are counting days to usher in a fresh new decade! And as we look into setting new goals, we can’t help overlook the remarkable milestones we have made this year. Allow us to mention a few highlights this year: Refurbishment News Completion of the refurbishment […]
Porini / Gamewatcher Safari News Updates from #Kenya
Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings from us all at Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps! As the end of the year approaches, we thought we’d update you with the latest news and scenes from our camps and conservancies in Kenya. Every day brings spectacular new sights, sounds and experiences for guests at the Porini Safari Camps. This […]
Uganda Airlines makes travel to Nairobi easy and affordable
VISITING NAIROBI – ON BUSINESS OR LEISURE – MADE EASY (Posted 18th December 2019) With as many as three conveniently timed flights from Entebbe to Nairobi has the sting been removed from travel to the Kenyan capital. The red eye departure times around 4 a.m. by other airlines have been adjusted to more normal timings […]
#Safarilink announces future high season link from Diani to the Masai Mara
SAFARILINK ADDS FLIGHTS AND ANNOUNCES PLANS TO LINK DIANI BEACH WITH THE MASAI MARA (Posted 18th December 2019) Flight time change effective from 01 Jan 2020 Flight no. From To Dept Arr 003 Wilson Masai Mara 1345 1445 004 Masai Mara Wilson 1530 1630 025 Wilson Laikipia 1330 1450 Additional flights effective from 01 January […]
Brewing beer in the bush? #Asilia makes it possible!
CARBON NEUTRAL LUXURY CELEBRATED WITH A BUSH BREWED BEER … (Posted 18th December 2019) Asilia is set to launch the first solar-powered microbrewery in the bush at the newly rebuilt luxury flagship Sayari Camp in the northern Serengeti. To celebrate 15 years of Sayari, Asilia will completely reimagine and rebuild the luxury, eco-conscious camp in […]
#Nigeria presents a Virtual Tourism Experience
VIRTUAL TOURISM – MADE IN NIGERIA (Posted 18th December 2019) (The ATCNews publisher seen with Femi Lawson of ‘Virtual Africa’) Visitors to Nigeria are not ordinarily expected to be leisure tourists but thought to come for business, trade and conferences. Subsequently, and given Nigeria does not have any reputation to be a tourism country – […]
Congo crash airline Busy Bee back in business
CONGO AND AVIATION SAFETY – A CONTRADICTION IN TERMS (Posted 17th December 2019) Congo’s already damaged reputation when it comes to aviation safety has taken a further knock, when news emerged from Kinshasa that the aviation authorities had very quietly lifted the suspension of Busy Bee Airlines which on the 24th of November suffered a […]
Another Outdoor Episode – By Njeri Kimani / Guest Writer at ATCNews
A Gem in the City Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Whatsapp Picture Courtesy of Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Two things I hate, the thought of having to wake up early on a Saturday morning and the constant thought that I can’t feel the chunk of keyholders attached to my car key. But today, […]
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
Compliments for #UNWTO Secretary General
23rd UNWTO General Assembly lauds Secretary General World – December 17, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq “The General Assembly reflects the importance of our sector and I look forward to welcoming leaders from around the world and working with them to identify ways tourism can continue to be a global force for […]
Qatar Airways to start serving Entebbe nonstop both ways
QATAR AIRWAYS SET TO INCREASE CAPACITY TO ENTEBBE (Posted 17th December 2019) Travelers from and to Uganda will no doubt welcome the news that three of the daily flights from Doha to Entebbe and then via Kigali back to Doha, will in 2020 be separated and operate as a nonstop service both ways to both […]
#AFRAA News Updates and #AGA51 Summary
AFRAA’s 51stAGA Concludes with a Call for Enhanced Intra-African Connectivity The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) concluded its 51st Annual general assembly hosted by Air Mauritius with a call for enhanced intra-African Connectivity through collaboration among African airlines in order to better tackle key challenges they face and grow their market share through intra African networks. […]
Boeing admits defeat as B737MAX production to be halted in January
BAD DECISIONS, MISLEADING STATEMENTS AND UNREALISTIC TIMELINES COME BACK TO HAUNT BOEING (Posted 17th December 2019) Following the global grounding of this aircraft in March this year had Boeing repeatedly changed deadlines when their so called ‘Fix‘ of the faulty MCAS, short for Maneuvering Control Augmentation System would be ready. In fact it is now […]
Costa Cruises pulls ship from Indian Ocean routing
COSTA CRUISES SET TO LEAVE VANILLA ISLAND ROUTES IN MARCH 2020 (Posted 17th December 2019) Costa Cruises will at the end of the current cruise season pull their itinerary across the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands once all prebooked cruises are completed. Little information is available what prompted the withdrawal after the Vanilla Island members had […]
#AviaDev’s Juraj Toth interviews the ATCNews publisher
NEW AVIATION BROADCAST NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD (Posted 16th December 2019) Before the festive season descends on all of us in earnest, was one final trip this year on the cards for the ATCNews publisher and it was in Nairobi that Juraj Toth, Managing Director of #AviaDevEurope managed to get yours truly to the microphone. […]
Year of Return in Ghana generates nearly 2 billion US Dollars
Year of Return generates $1.9 billion – Tourism Minister Ghana – December 16, 2019 Courtesy of Kojo-BentumWilliams and VoyagesAfriq A total of $1.9 billion has been generated into the economy through activities related to the “Year of Return”. The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Barbara Oteng-Gyasi, said the “Year of Return” programme had […]
Onomo Hotels acquire BON Hotels to increase market penetration across #Africa
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features reports that cover a wide […]
#EthiopianAirlines offers super deal for participants in the 2020 #KaribuKiliFair
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES OFFERS 200 EUROS FARE FROM ALL EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS TO ATTEND KARIBU KILIFAIR 2020 (Posted 16th December 2019) Two hundred US Dollars fare, plus fuel surcharges and taxes – it does not come any better surely for the travel trade wanting to attend the Karibu Kilifair next year in June in Arusha. The airline, […]
Marriott set for the opening of a W Cairo in 2024
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL SIGNS DEAL WITH LANDMARK SABBOUR FOR NEW HOTEL IN CAIRO (Posted 16th December 2019) Marriott International today announced it has entered into an agreement with Landmark Sabbour to bring the W Brand’s bold design, signature Whatever/Whenever® service and innovative programming to Cairo, underscoring the growing demand for luxury in Egypt. Expected to open […]
Aleph Hospitality opens Best Western Plus in Westlands
NEW BEST WESTERN PLUS OPENS IN WESTLANDS / NAIROBI (Posted 16th December 2019) The new hotel marks the independent hotel management company’s first operation in Kenya, with three further contracts already signed Dubai-based independent hotel management company Aleph Hospitality (http://www.AlephHospitality.com/) has opened the Best Western Plus Westlands in Nairobi, Kenya. The new opening, which introduces […]
