Nakuru County set to start work on Naivasha Waterfront project
Kenya: Works on Sh300m Naivasha waterfront start in March Africa – October 7, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Nakuru County plans to build a Sh300 million waterfront, which to be used as the public entry point into Lake Naivasha. The development targets tourists who troop to Naivasha, especially at the weekend for […]
Air Tanzania axes Johannesburg route
DREAM TO GROW THE NETWORK TO KEY AFRICAN DESTINATIONS SUFFERS SETBACK (Posted 07th October 2019) Air Tanzania has confirmed that they will suspend flight operations to Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial capital, indefinitely. Tickets already paid for are due for a full refund and passengers booked will have to find another airline to reach South Africa. […]
Ethiopian turns huge profit in ‘most challenging year ever’
260 million reasons to smile 05th October 2019 Guest contribution by Kaleyesus Bekele The fastest growing airline in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has earned an operating profit of USD 260 million in the 2018-2019 fiscal year that ended in June 2019. The national carrier generated USD four billion operating revenue and made a net profit of […]
Rwanda mourns her losses following attack by DRCongo based rebels
SECURITY STEPPED UP SHARPLY FOLLOWING ATTACK BY CONGO BASED REBELS NEAR THE TOURIST HUB OF KINIGI (Posted 06th October 2019) At least 8 people were killed and a further 18 wounded in what is generally believed to be an attack by Congo based Hutu rebels, seeking revenge for the recent killing of their military leader […]
Ethiopian Airlines subject to growing speculation over an #Airbus #A220 order
WILL ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES EXPAND THEIR AIRBUS PORTFOLIO? (Posted 05th October 2019) There are growing indications that a decision to purchase new short and medium haul jets by Ethiopian Airlines may be imminent. ATCNews had in the past reported about ET’s evaluation process to determine which new single aisle jet might be the best fit for […]
UNWTO and EBRD join hands to promote SDG’s
INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM THE GOAL OF THE EBRD AND UNWTO COOPERATION (Posted 05th October 2019) EBRD and United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) join forces to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Madrid Focus on fostering education in tourism for job creation and socioeconomic […]
Airlines welcome progress made in key areas at ICAO meeting
Airlines Welcome Significant Progress Made at 40th ICAO Assembly Montreal – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the significant progress made by governments at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Environment was at the top of the agenda, and after some robust discussions between states, there were two critical outcomes: […]
Getting ready for #WTMA2020 – one can never start early enough
Twitter: RedLip_PR Instagram: @RedLip_PR Facebook: RedLipPR LinkedIn: RedLip PR WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards Celebrate the Power of Storytelling The inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards at #WTMA20 are set to shine a spotlight on exceptional individuals and businesses which have written the most compelling stories in the book of African travel. The […]
#MKTE2019 – Final Day of an action packed three days
Thank you for joining us for another action-packed edition of MKTE. We’re passionate about tourism in Africa and we love that all of our attendees have made business connections to increase tourism to our continent, and East Africa in particular. Today’s line-up is not to be missed. Of particular note are the India and Africa […]
Serena Hotels claim two Eco Warrior Awards
LAKE ELMENTEITA SERENA CAMP AND AMBOSELI SERENA SAFARI LODGE WIN AT TWO ECO-WARRIOR AWARDS (Posted 04th October 2019) Serena Hotel’s Gold Level Eco-Certified properties, Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp and Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge won two awards under the “Social Impact” category during the 2019 Gala Dinner of the Eco-Warrior Awards. The Eco-Warrior Award is an […]
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
#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 04th October 2019) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! ATCNews in particular welcomes the hosted buyers and invited international travel media to Nairobi and we hope that this weekly overview of events will inspire them to take a […]
Atta’s annual networking function at #MKTE2019 records full house
ATTA BRINGS MEMBERS TOGETHER ON THE SIDELINES OF THE MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO (Posted 04th October 2019) (In the picture from left to right Mr. Nigel Vere Nicholl, President of Atta, the new British High Commissioner to Kenya and Mr. Chris Mears, CEO of Atta) With now 647 members across the world, most of them […]
ATCNews and VoyagesAfriq enter new media partnership with Media India Group
NEW MEDIA PARTNERSHIP SET TO LINK AFRICA AND INDIA (Posted 04th October 2019) Two of Africa’s leading tourism publications, VoyagesAfriq and ATCNews – both close media partners themselves – have entered into a partnership agreement with the Media India Group. The primary objective of the new cooperation is to change the narrative of Africa in […]
EASAX announces return to Isiolo
EAST AFRICAN SAFARI AIR EXPRESS SETS RETURN DATE FOR ISIOLO (Posted 04th October 2019) On the sidelines of #MKTE2019, aka the Magical Kenya Travel Expo, was it learned that East African Safari Air Express intends to relaunch flights to Isiolo Airport, effective 11th of October. The airline plans to use a Beechcraft 1900 with a […]
A TopHotelNews update on Marriott’s renewed push into Africa
Regional focus: Marriott International looks to add 40 new properties in Africa [Construction Report] by Zack Quaintance | 02 Oct 2019 | Projects Hospitality is a solid bet in Africa and Marriott is raising its stakes. (Photo: Marriott International) Marriott International sees great potential in Africa and reveals ambitious plans to open up to 40 […]
Coastal Aviation News Updates from the sidelines of #MKTE2019
October 2019 Maintaining Safety Standards Hot Destination: Mafia Island Meet us at MKTE Festive Season Promo Private Flights Greetings ATCNews Readers, Welcome to the October 2019 update of the latest news and developments at Coastal. Maintaining Our Standards, Beyond MCC We have now been flying MCC (Multi Crew Coordination) in our cockpits for 10 months. […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe launch Senior Citizen fares
ZIMBABWE’S SENIOR CITIZENS TO ENJOY A 15 PERCENT REBATE ON FLIGHTS WITH FASTJET (Z) (Posted 04th October 2019) Fastjet Zimbabwe has broken new ground when the airline announced a very special deal for the country’s senior citizens. Recognising “International Day of Older Persons” celebrated on 01st of October, Fastjet announced a special offer for all […]
Uganda bags major conference for 2020
3RD SOUTH SUMMIT TO TAKE PLACE IN UGANDA NEXT YEAR (Posted 02nd October 2019) Uganda, after securing 134 votes at the UN, has received the hosting rights for the 2020 South Summit. The event is expected to bring the highest number of countries ever attending a conference of this kind to Uganda. In addition was […]
Air Seychelles and South African Airways expand codeshare deal to New York
NEW YORK WITHIN REACH FOR AIR SEYCHELLES THROUGH CODE SHARE DEAL WITH SAA (Posted 04th October 2019) Air Seychelles and South African Airways (SAA) have expanded their codeshare agreement to cover flights to the ‘Big Apple‘ effective 01st of November, 2019. Under the deal will Air Seychelles place its “HM’’ code on South African Airways […]
#AviaDevEurope – Updates from the organizers
REPORT: Going for the long haul Travellers have a more comprehensive set of route options than ever before. From connecting via the Middle East to Asia and Australasia, to direct flights across the Atlantic, Europe’s regional airports have been working hard engaging with airlines to launch direct international services. Whilst not every regional airport in […]
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
Coast tourism stakeholders at #MKTE2019 confident of good season ahead
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY OOZES CONFIDENCE AS THEY MEET BUYERS AT MKTE2019 (Posted 03rd October 2019) Hoteliers present at the ongoing Magical Kenya Travel Expo, from Malindi over Kilifi to Mombasa and Diani, have expressed their confidence to ATCNews that they will be enjoying a high occupancy shoulder season and expect full house during the upcoming peak […]
Nakuru’s Lanet Airstrip set for upgrade to boost tourism
LANET AIRSTRIP UPGRADE TO START NEXT MONTH AS NAKURU SEEKS TO ATTRACT MORE TOURISTS (Posted 03rd October 2019) (Flamingos are Nakuru National Park’s main attraction and the Lanet airstrip makes access by air easy) Nakuru County Governor Lee Kinyanjui told the recent KATA Annual General Meeting, which was held at the Enashipai Resort in Naivasha, […]
#MKTE2019 – Day 1 in review
MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO – IN DEMAND LIKE NEVER BEFORE (Posted 03rd October 2019) Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife, Hon. Najib Balala, yesterday opened the 9th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo, accompanied by his Principal and Permanent Secretaries, the Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Board Mr. Jimmi Kariuki, the CEO of […]
Airbus responds to WTO ruling
AIRBUS CALLS FOR FURTHER TALKS AS EU STANDS BY TO RETALIATE ANY TARIFF MEASURES BY THE US (Posted 03rd October 2019) Airbus notes the decision of the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding the level of countermeasures it authorizes the United States to impose on products from the European Union (EU). If the United States Trade […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Minister defends investment to increase tourism diversification ANGOP Addressing an opening ceremony of the first National Congress on Hotel, the minister called for urgent need to create conditions which, based on private initiatives, would contribute to increase and diversification of the hotel….Read more>> Travel & Tourism on the Rise in Africa Hotel Business Travel […]
Go Places bring culinary delights to #MKTE2019
GO PLACES’ STAND A HOT ITEM AS CHEFS DISPLAY THEIR SIGNATURE DISHES (Posted 02nd October 2019) (Go Places owners Nev and Mansoor Jivani welcome Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Hon. Najib Balala to their stand for the official tape cutting) The Go Places / Chefs Delight Awards stand was once again the crowd […]
Elewana News Updates
ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – SEPTEMBER 2019 Mid-Season is just around the corner and travelling to the Indian Ocean is ideal A holiday on the East African coast is idyllic year round – but the months of October and November offer beach goers wonderful privacy with less people around and properties offering reduced rates. Read more. New […]
10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge 2020 now open for registration
Entries for the 2020 Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge are now OPEN! 14th, 15th & 16th February 2020 Borana Conservancy Enter online here: www.10to4.org #TropicAir10to4 #forpeaksake #10to4MountainBikeChallenge What is the Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge? This annual event provides a unique opportunity for cyclists of all ages and abilities to take on the […]
