Silverstone aircraft bound for Mombasa and Lamu crashes on take off
28 YEAR OLD FOKKER 50 AIRCRAFT CRASHES UPON TAKE OFF FROM NAIROBI’S WILSON AIRPORT (Posted 11th October 2019) (Picture by Charles Lee @CharlesLivuza on Twitter) An ageing Fokker 50, registered as 5Y-IZO, earlier this morning slid off the runway at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, while attempting to take off, ending up in the bush between the […]
#AviaDevAfrica reveals location and date of 2020 meeting
#BREAKINGNEWS AS #MADAGASCAR SELECTED AS HOST COUNTRY FOR #AVIADEVAFRICA2020 (Posted 11th October 2019) Africa’s primary aviation conference to improve connectivity between cities and countries will next year take place on the tropical island of Madagascar. Host partner for the event, which is taking place from the 06th to the 08th of May next year, will […]
#UNWTO takes focus on ‘sharing economy’
AS REGULATION PLAYS CATCH UP WITH INNOVATION DOES UNWTO PUBLISH FIRST SECTORAL OVERVIEW (Posted 11th October 2019) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published the first systematic overview of how both national governments and local authorities are addressing and managing new business models in the accommodation industry. The so-called “sharing economy” has experienced significant growth […]
Qatar Airways bags yet more major aviation awards
BUSINESS TRAVELER HANDS QATAR AIRWAYS FOUR MAJOR AWARDS (Posted 10th October 2019) Qatar Airways has been named ‘Best Airline’ at the prestigious 2019 Business Traveller Awards, held on Monday 7 October at London’s Royal Garden Hotel in front of 250 industry leaders. In addition to being voted ‘Best Airline’ by readers of Business Traveller, the […]
Air Seychelles helps boost destination visibility in the Indian Ocean region
JOINT EFFORTS TO BOOST VISIBILITY OF DESTINATION SEYCHELLES IN THE REGION (Posted 10th October 2019) Air Seychelles together with the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) recently hosted an interactive workshop in Mauritius to provide top selling agents with the latest updates about the national airline and destination Seychelles. The half-day session held at the Voila Hotel […]
#WTMA2020 – Preparations well underway to present innovations
Twitter: RedLip_PR Instagram: @RedLip_PR Facebook: RedLipPR LinkedIn: RedLip PR Innovation Continues to Boom at #WTMA20 Growing from strength to strength, World Travel Market Africa continues to go the extra mile in delivering innovation and the latest trends to the travel and tourism industry. With its promise of being even bigger and better, the 7th edition […]
#IATA confirms rise in passenger demand in August
August Sees Moderate Pick-up in Passenger Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August 2019 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to the year-ago period. This was above the 3.5% annual increase for July. August capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) […]
Ethiopian gifts 130 Sheba Miles members the coveted Gold Status
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES RAISES PROFILE OF 130 SHEBA MILES BLUE AND SILVER MEMBERS TO GOLD STATUS (Posted 10th October 2019) If you are Blue or Silver status ShebaMiles member who joined Ethiopian’s loyalty program during its commencement in 1999 and have been accumulating miles to enjoy the airline’s premium service, your time has come. The Ethiopian […]
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
Serena Hotels publish updated Madaraka Express tariffs
Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings from Serena Hotels. We wish to furnish you with Madaraka Express Special rates from 16th October to 22nd December 2019. The rates are commissionable to Travel Agents & Tour Operators at 10% to bona fide Travel Agents and Tour Operators.Happy Selling! Click here to download all our applicable rates and Offers
Northern Rangelands News Updates
STORIES FROM THE RANGELANDS NRT Quarterly SEPTEMBER 2019 ISSUE The White Giraffes of Ishaqbini The family of three giraffes fascinating scientists and conservationists across the world Ishaqbini’s famous ‘white giraffe’ has given birth to a second healthy calf – bringing the total number of white giraffes in the coastal conservancy to three. Some believe their […]
Africa Tourism Association News Updates
SEPTEMBER|OCTOBER 2 0 1 9 AFRICA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY IS NOW THE SECOND FASTEST GROWING IN THE WORLD Some 67 million tourists visited Africa in 2018, representing a rise of 7% from a year earlier, making Africa the second-fastest growing region when it comes to tourism, after Asia Pacific. VIEW MORE CS BALALA ELECTED TO CHAIR […]
Corporate Council on #Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE AfDB approves the funding of Kenya longest dual-carriage highway The Exchange The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the financing of Kenya’s north link road which when combined with the current section will make it the longest expressway in the country. The total project cost is €257.68 million, of which €178.02 million (69%) will […]
More from The Fisayo
#TravCulture: Hon. Najib Balala I had an interview with the Minister of Tourism, otherwise known as the Cabinet Secretary of Tourism and Wildlife – Honorable Najib Balala, this is one of my many highlights at the just concluded Magical Kenya Travel Expo #MKTE2019. CLICK HERE to read more of my highlights. See more! #TravCulture: Award […]
#BrusselsAirlines resumes daily Kinshasa flights
BRUSSELS TO KINSHASA – NOW EVERY DAY AGAIN (Posted 10th October 2019) Brussels Airlines now operates seven flights per week to Kinshasa again. At the same time, the Belgian flag carrier is gradually introducing its brand new Premium Economy Class on its African routes. Entebbe / Uganda to see the new cabin layout as of […]
Laikipia Forum Conservation News Updates
September Edition 2019 WILDLIFE Martin Protect Fence Monitoring Devices Enhancing the security of our endangered species It costs between $10,000 and $15,000 USD per year to protect each rhino in Laikipia. Ol Pejeta Conservancy has over 130 rhinos and is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Imagine their annual budget for rhino protection! […]
#IATA warns of fallout of US – China trade war on Air Cargo
US-China Trade War Weighs Heavily on Air Cargo Africa outperforms rest of the world The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.9% in August 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the tenth consecutive month […]
The #BrusselsAirlines team wishes every Ugandan a Happy Independence Day
LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER! Brussels Airlines wishes you a happy Independence Day! To celebrate this 9 October, you can enjoy for one week a 20%* online discount on all our flights to Europe and North America on our Economy Class return tickets. Book online now and pay on our website or within 72 hours at your […]
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
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 30
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 09th October 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Costa Cruises announcement. b. Collapse of Thomas Cook. c. South Africa as a gentleman from South Africa is set to marry a lady from Kenya. d. Honoured […]
#BrusselsAirlines and #AWA sign cooperation deal
Africa World and Brussels Airlines interline to provide seamless travel for passengers Aviation – October 8, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Africa World Airlines (AWA), the Ghanaian airline based in Accra, and Brussels Airline, the member of Lufthansa Group and a Star Alliance member; have announced an interline agreement to better serve […]
#UNWTO News Updates Edition 5
– Edition #5 – October 08th 2019 – World Tourism Day 2019 Celebrates “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future For All” Tourism’s potential to build a “better future for all” is the central message of World Tourism Day 2019, which has been officially celebrated at a high-level summit in New Delhi. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, […]
OneWorld claims Business Travellers’ Best Airline Alliance Award
ONEWORLD TAKES BEST AIRLINE ALLIANCE AWARD FOR A RECORD 7TH CONSECUTIVE TIME (Posted 08th October 2019) oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance in the 2019 Business Traveller Awards, making it the seventh year in a row that the alliance has won the recognition. oneworld was selected as the Best Airline Alliance by Business Traveller […]
#MKTE2019 – as seen through the eyes of The Fisayo
Magical Kenya Travel Expo Highlights! by thefisayo Let me start by saying, if you do anything, do not forget to binge on my upcoming YouTube videos of my Magical Kenya experience. On my previous blog posts, I described my experience at some of the destinations I visited in Kenya as being blissful and adventurous at […]
#WTM London – Just Four Weeks To Go And Time To Claim Your Free Badge
4 – 6 November 2019 Excel, London Not long to go…but first thing’s first Hello ATCNews Readers, If you haven’t registered online yet, then what are you waiting for? In just 4 weeks time, WTM London will open it’s doors and the biggest destinations and brands in the world will await your arrival. This year […]
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
SGR – a long line of U-turns
FIRST ISSUING A FOOD AND DRINK PROHIBITION ORDER AND THEN MAKING A U-TURN – TEXT BOOK BEHAVIOUR BY KENYA RAILWAYS (Posted 07th October 2019) Kenya Railways has lifted their prohibition order to passengers on the SGR trains to bring food and drinks after a public outcry once again forced the company’s management to take down […]
Namibia grants Ugandans Visa on arrival
NAMIBIA MAKES TRAVEL EASIER FOR UGANDAN CITIZENS (Posted 07th October 2019) The latest Visa relaxation in Africa has benefitted Ugandans after Namibia has announced that Visa can now be obtained on arrival at a cost of 70 US Dollars, valid for tourism, meetings and conferences, visiting friends and relatives and to explore investment opportunities, up […]
#WTM London – what to expect
WTM London – The unmissable travel event of the year Need some inspiration? You’ll find it in the WTM London event programme. Discover speakers who’ll introduce you to new ideas, new approaches and new ways of thinking. This year’s programme includes: How live entertainment can drive youth travel – this panel session looks at how […]
#AviaDev helps to deliver new route
OSLO TO VALENCIA – NEW ROUTE INSPIRED BY AVIADEV (Posted 07th October 2019) AviaDev Europe is the only route development event taking place in the second half of 2019 will take place in Valencia on 23rd to the 25 of October. The networking event, which is entering its second year, is focused on creating opportunities […]
