Alain St. Ange speaks with the media in #Nairobi
ST. ANGE IN #KENYA FOR AVIATION CONFERENCE (Posted 06th December 2019) (Alain St. Ange earlier today while in Nairobi) Alain St.Ange, Seychelles’ former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine was in Nairobi earlier today before heading to Mombasa for Routes Africa 2019. St.Ange, who is now a well respected and much sought after […]
Dubai Tourism sets record with 34% growth in Arrivals from Nigeria
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 […]
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
Mombasa visits made quick and easy – Part 3 of 3
NONSTOP FLIGHTS FROM ENTEBBE TO THE KENYA COAST CUT OUT ALL THE HASSLES (Posted 06th December 2019) A recent visit to the Kenya coast, flying on Uganda Airlines’ inaugural service from Entebbe to Mombasa, allowed to sample some of the coast’s best attractions, as described in two articles already posted, links shown below: While the […]
#Fastjet launches Bulawayo to Johannesburg route
NEW AIRLINK TO BENEFIT TRAVELERS WITH RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE FLIGHTS (Posted 05th December 2019) During an event hosted today, 05th of December by the airline at Joshua Nkomo International Airport, Bulawayo, prior to the first departure from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, members of the airline’s management acknowledged the support received from key stakeholders, industry leaders and […]
#Zambia Tourism News from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear all! It is December now, our season is slowing down with only a few weeks to go. We’ve had sporadic rains, but nothing serious so far. Anke & Ron are back at Kafunta, for their last visit of 2019. It is at this festive time that they thank all our staff for their hard […]
#IATA reports a moderate slowdown in passenger demand
Moderate Slowdown in Passenger Demand Growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for October 2019 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.4% compared to the year-ago period. This was a modest slowdown from 3.9% growth recorded in September, owing to softer traffic performance in […]
South African Airways gets thumbs up from SATSA
SATSA EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS (Posted 05th December 2019) SATSA has noted the decision taken by the South African Airways’ (SAA) Board, supported by Government, to place the national carrier into business rescue. While the details of “radical restructuring” and the business rescue plan are unclear at this stage, SATSA will continue to […]
#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 05th 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 […]
Great pre Christmas deals for selected #SerenaHotels properties
EARLY CHRISTMAS DEAL – 25% OFFER Book your stay at Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp by 11th December 2019 and get to enjoy our unbeatable offer of 25% off. Offer redeemable online Booking dates: till 11th Dec 2019 Travel dates: till 23rd Dec 2019 Terms & Conditions apply Terms and conditions Booking window valid upto 11th […]
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
Chinese customs officials seize over 9 tons of blood ivory during first 10 months of 2019
9.16 TONS OF BLOOD IVORY SEIZED BY CHINESE CUSTOMS OFFICIALS (Posted 05th December 2019) Chinese customs seized over 1,200 tonnes of endangered species contraband in the first 10 months of the year, an official said. The seized items included 9.16 tonnes of ivory and ivory products, Sun Zhijie, director of the anti-smuggling department of the […]
#AirSeychelles to take delivery of second Airbus A320neo
AIR SEYCHELLES FLEET EXCHANGE TO BE COMPLETE BY APRIL 2020 (Posted 05th December 2019) Air Seychelles has earlier today confirmed the delivery of its second A320neo aircraft in April 2020 to ATCNews. The new generation aircraft forms part of the airlines plan to renew its fleet and will generate superior efficiency, lower operating costs and […]
EATHE looking for volunteers as exhibition space nearly sold out
EAST AFRICA TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY EXPO ON COURSE TO SELL OUT STAND SPACES (Posted 05th December 2019) Mr. Deo Kilawe of MikonoSpeakers / MikonoExpoGroup has announced that his organization is looking for volunteers to assist in the running of their upcoming East Africa Tourism and Hospitality Expo, due to be held in Moshi from the […]
Good news at last as Air Zimbabwe passes IOSA audit
IATA HANDS AIR ZIMBABWE IOSA CERTIFICATION (Posted 05th December 2019) There is finally some good news again for Air Zimbabwe, the embattled national airline of Zimbabwe, which has been in the news of late for all the wrong reasons. IATA has now concluded their operational safety audit and from reports received has Air Zimbabwe passed […]
#Africa Tourism Association News Updates from across the continent
NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2 0 1 9 TRAVELLERS EXPECTED TO INCREASE THEIR SPEND IN AFRICA African travellers could increase their spend by 27% during the next year if they’re able to move more freely in the continent. This news has been revealed at the AFRAA Annual General Assembly in Mauritius. VIEW MORE THE TOP 20 […]
#COP25 launches first tourism carbon emission report
AFTER #UNWTO REPORT THERE IS NO MORE HIDING AS CO2 EMISSIONS FROM TOURISM SET TO CLIMB TO A GLOBAL 5.3 PERCENT (Posted 05th December 2019) Transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to account for 5.3% of all man-made CO2 emissions by 2030, up from 5% in 2016, a landmark new report from the World Tourism […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS 2020 U.S.-Africa Business Summit to be hosted in Morocco June 2020 Marrakech, Morocco The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host the next edition of the U.S -Africa Business Summit in June 2020 in Marrakech, Morocco. Read More Here. TOURISM Experts, policymakers urge more investment in tourism to drive East Africa’s […]
#BrusselsAirlines joins hands with Michelin Two Star Chef Tim Boury
NEW MENUS TO BE INTRODUCED IN BRUSSELS AIRLINES AWARD WINNING BUSINESS CLASS (Posted 04th December 2019) Brussels Airlines starts a culinary collaboration with the Belgian chef Tim Boury of Restaurant Boury(**) in Roeselare. Throughout 2020, Tim, Chef of the Year 2017, will create a gastronomic experience for the Business Class customers of Brussels Airlines on […]
#IndiaOutbound launches #Africa section
About Us India Outbound has the pleasure to present you a unique section on its flagship website dedicated to Africa travel news and a monthly B2B newsletter focusing on the promotion of travel & tourism development in African countries for the Indian travel trade. This initiative is the first of its kind in the Indian […]
#Elewana News Updates
ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2019 Elewana Collection will rekindle the magic this festive season When you think of Christmas, most people in the northern hemisphere imagine white snow and cold blustery days filled with the sound of Christmas carols, If you are looking to experience something new then come to East Africa and Elewana Collection […]
OneWorld scoops four more alliance awards
oneworld scoops up four airline alliance awards oneworld® was named the winner of another four airline alliance awards in recent days, adding to the alliance’s record of accolades in 2019. oneworld is the repeat winner of all four awards following consecutive wins in the past several years, underlining its status as the preferred alliance among […]
#IATA reports peak season cargo demand down by 3.5 percent but #Africa up by 12.6 percent
Air Cargo Peak Season off to Slow Start, Annual Demand down 3.5% in October The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 3.5% in October 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks a weak start to […]
#Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to finally get potholes on runway fixed
TYRE BUSTING POTHOLES TO BE FIXED AT WILSON AIRPORT (Posted 04th December 2019) (Wilson Airport taxiway file photo) The Kenya Airport Authority is expected to spend some 350 million Kenya Shillings on repairs of potholes on Wilson Airport’s two runways, even though this problem also extends to taxiways and parking areas at one of Africa’s […]
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
Rains hit the safari circuits across Eastern Africa
SERENGETI – AMBOSELI – MURCHISON FALLS AND MORE SUFFER FROM EXCESSIVE RAINS (Posted 04th December 2019) Air Kenya has given notice that they will for the time being not use the Nanyuki airstrip, gateway to the lodges and tented camps on Ol Pejeta, the Mount Kenya Safari Club and other conservancies and lodges / resorts […]
Theft from hotels – a serious issue by any measure
THEFT OF ITEMS BY GUESTS FROM HOTELS – IT SEEMS ONLY THE SKY IS THE LIMIT FOR SOME … (Article taken from eHotelier’s latest edition) (Posted 04th December 2019) Theft in hotel study released Stealing soaps or pens seems harmless for many hotel guests, however, some are so bold that they carry TVs, pianos, mattresses […]
#KCAA emergency drill has scare crows fly high
EMERGENCY DRILL BY KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY PROMPTS ENDLESS RUMOURS ON MISSING PLANE (Posted 03rd December 2019) An emergency drill held without prior notice by KCAA, using an allegedly missing aircraft enroute from Rusinga Island to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, has immediately prompted wide speculation on social and other media – one of which made further […]
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
Seychelles’ Zil Air boosts capacity with new aircraft
ZIL AIR PUTS TECNAM P2012 INTO SERVICE (Posted 03rd December 2019) (Pictures courtesy of Zil Air) ‘Adam joins Eve‘ as a brand new Tecnam P2012 arrived in the Seychelles as part of the fixed wing Zil Air fleet – Eve being a VulcanAir P68C already in service since mid 2018. The name game raised a […]
