Rhino Fund Uganda names newborn calf after Jane Adong Anywar
AS FOUNDER MEMBER OF THE RHINO FUND UGANDA PASSES DOES RFU NAME A NEWBORN CALF AFTER HER (Posted 13th December 2019) Rhino Fund Uganda founder member Jane Adong Anywar was for much of her adult life a committed conservationist and has been described to ATCNews as a ‘pillar in conservation and law in Uganda‘. Jane […]
Operations suspended to Amboseli airfield
FLIGHTS TO AMBOSELI SUSPENDED DUE TO FLOODING 13th December 2019Greetings from Airkenya!We wish to inform you that Airkenya is temporarily suspending operations into Amboseli Airstrip effective immediately. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has put a temporary closure of the airstrip effective 12th Dec 2019 following heavy rains that flooded the apron and the visitor service […]
#Nairobi Now – All there is to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
NAIROBI NOW’S LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN IN KENYA (Posted 13th December 2019) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of their 25th B787
25TH BOEING B78 DELIVERY FLIGHT UNDERWAY TO ADDIS ABABA (Posted 13th December 2019) The delivery flight is underway for Ethiopian Airlines 25th Boeing B787 Dreamliner, due to land in Addis Ababa later tonight. The aircraft, configured in a two class cabin layout of business 2x2x2 and economy classes 3x3x3, will further help Ethiopian to increase […]
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
#VanillaIslands sponsor the third edition of the Pro Am Golf Tour
Opening of the 3rd edition of the Vanilla Islands Pro-Am Tour The Vanilla Islands are an affiliation that promote the islands of the Indian Ocean. Toward that end, events are organised around promising themes, such as golf, and inter-island tourism packages have been offered for the last 3 years. They entice golfers to spend their […]
Air Seychelles announces two promotions to senior positions
AIR SEYCHELLES STRENGTHENS ITS SEYCHELLOIS LEADERSHIP TEAM (Posted 12th December 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Seychelles earlier today announced the appointment of Juliette Pascal in the role of Head of Cargo and Nicolette Bamboche in the role of Head of Airport Services. Juliette, a resident of Petit Paris has been working with […]
#RadissonHotels announce new property in #Ethiopia
Radisson announces its fourth hotel in Ethiopia [Construction Report] by TOPHOTELNEWS Editor | 12 Dec 2019 | Chains Radisson Hotel Bahir Dar is in a region set to become a key MICE destination. (Picture: Radisson) Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the Radisson Hotel Bahir Dar, located in the North East of Addis Ababa. […]
10 reasons to attend #WTMA2020
10 Reasons to Attend Word Travel Market Africa 2020 World Travel Market Africa 2020 is set to be the biggest edition of the African continent’s leading B2B Travel Trade Show yet, thanks to a host of exciting innovations, hyper-focussed events and opportunity-enabling partnerships. Here are our top ten reasons to visit #WTMA20. The inaugural WTM […]
#KarongwePortfolio News Updates
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
Uganda seizes transit blood ivory and arrests two
UGANDAN SECURITY SEIZES A TON OF BLOOD IVORY (Posted 12th December 2019) A Liberian and a Guinea-Bissau national were arrested as security forces stormed their residential house where a ton of blood ivory was being prepared for shipment to the port of Mombasa. Details of the raid last weekend only became available now and a […]
#IATA – Aviation industry steps up efforts against rogue Lithium batteries
Industry Steps Up Efforts Against Rogue Lithium Battery Shipments The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), are amplifying their efforts to ensure the safe air transport of lithium batteries. The organizations are also […]
ONOMO Hotels acquire majority stake in BON Hotels
ONOMO EMERGES AS A MAJOR AFRICAN HOSPITALITY PLAYER AFTER BON HOTELS ACQUISITION (Posted 11th December 2019) Onomo Hotels, already a growing force across Africa with their mid priced three star hotel concept with in fact has redefined the three star segment on the continent, is growing yet further and faster. The acquisition of over 60 […]
Wilson Airport closure on Jamhuri Day prompt flight rescheduling
Air Kenya has announced changes to their morning schedule tomorrow due to the closure of Wilson Airport: Greetings from Airkenya! Tomorrow 12th of December 2019 Kenya is set to celebrate its Jamhuri (Independence) Day. As is the norm a NOTAM for Wilson Airport closure for some hours during the day has been issued and we […]
#IATA’s 25by2025 campaign gathers momentum
11th December 2019Greetings from Airkenya! Dear ATCNews Readers, Tomorrow 12th Dec 2019 Kenya is set to celebrate its Jamhuri (Independence) Day. As is the norm a NOTAM for Wilson Airport closure for some hours during the day has been issued and we have therefore planned for some early departures and we ask that you take […]
#IATA looks at the 2020 with renewed hope
After Challenging Year, Improvement Expected for 2020 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast that the global airline industry will produce a net profit of $29.3 billion in 2020, improved over a net profit of $25.9 billion expected in 2019 (revised downward from a $28 billion forecast in June). If achieved, 2020 will mark the […]
#BrusselsAirlines announced appointment of new CEO
BRUSSELS AIRLINES TO BE LED BY DIETER VRANCKX (Posted 11th December 2019) Brussels Airlines just announced the appointment of Dieter Vranckx, a Belgian citizen, who will effective 01st of January 2020 take over from Christina Foerster. Dieter will also hold the position as Chief Commercial Officer.Christina joined the airline in 2016 as Chief Commercial Officer […]
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
India Outbound’s latest news
Hello ATCNews Readers, About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a bi-monthly print magazine with dynamic web and social media presence focused on outbound travel from India, is published by Media India Group. Distributed all over India, and in all the top tourism events across the world, India Outbound caters mainly to the tourism professionals and […]
Congo Airways signs firm order for two #Embraer175
FLEET RENEWAL UNDERWAY AT CONGO AIRWAYS (Posted 11th December 2019) Both Embraer and Congo Airways have confirmed that a firm order for two Embraer E175 have been signed, with options for a further two such aircraft. Congo Airways is planning to replace their De Havilland DHC8-400’s with the new jet aircraft while at the same […]
Air Kenya’s #NdegeNews
September 2019 – Nov 2019 HOME GM’S MESSAGE FEATURES NEWS UPDATES Off Road Cycling EventHearts pumping, sweats beads forming and evaporating, muscles twitching and spokes spinning the dust. The spokes that… Searching for the shoe bill birdIn Buganda, there’s a proverb that goes, “Okutambula kulaba, okudda kunyumya”-Traveling opens your mind to the unknown… Meeting the Laibon […]
Another Al Shabab attack in Mogadishu again exposes security failures
HOTEL ATTACK IN MOGADISHU – WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH (Posted 11th December 2019) (Pictures taken from SYL Hotel’s Facebook page) Questions are again being asked how such attacks continue to be possible, at the loss of many lives in each case. Whenever terrorists strike in the heart of Mogadishu is security swiftly stepped up, which […]
Jumia Travel shuts down
JUMIA CLOSES SHOP IN TANZANIA AND RWANDA WHILE AXING JUMIA TRAVEL (Posted 11th December 2019) While shutting down all operations in Rwanda and Tanzania – and across the continent also in Cameroon, reportedly after incurring heavy losses, will Jumia’s Kenya operation terminate a number of their staff, unwelcome news of course ahead of the Festive […]
#WTMA2020 – Registration is open for #Africa’s premier tourism event
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On DID YOU FORGET SOMETHING? WTM AFRICA 2020 REGISTRATION IS LIVE! Register your attendance by clicking HERE. WTM Africa prides itself on being the hub of travel ideas. We aim to give you an insight of how the industry […]
#WTMAfrica extends deadline for Entries
Deadline Extended for Entries to WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards 2020 With all the amazing entries pouring in for the inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards, WTM Africa 2020 has prompted organisers, Reed Exhibitions, to extend the nomination deadline to 31 January 2020. The Awards will recognise the exceptional work of individuals and […]
#WTMLatinAmerica
Take part! Last days for entries Time is running out! The deadline for entries to the WTM Latin America Responsible Tourism Award is December 15th. Still not sure as to whether or not you should apply? We have listed 3 reasons that will make you sign up right away. Find out what they are Do […]
Ethiopian Q400 suffers runway excursion in Juba
DE HAVILLAND Q 400 INVOLVED IN RUNWAY EXCURSION IN JUBA (Posted 11th December 2019) An Ethiopian Airlines DH Q400 reportedly suffered a collapsed left gear while taking off at Juba’s International Airport, leading to a runway excursion. From information received none of the passengers or crew were injured and all were safely evacuated from the […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 35
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 11th December 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Financial Budget for 2020 has gone through its scrutiny. b. Seychelles on tax haven blacklist by France. c. Seychelles Golf – MCB Tour Championship starts off with […]
#Atta clarifies on ‘Victoria Falls drying up’ panic statements
Atta Media Release: Victoria Falls December 2019 There has recently been a number of media and news organisations around the world reporting about Victoria Falls potentially drying up. Atta has spoken to various members based in Zimbabwe seeking clarification around these reports. Whilst we are cognisant that Climate Change is a growing concern on a […]
