Colobus Conservation sends ATCNews readers Seasons Greetings
Dear Supporters, dear ATCNews Readers, Colobus Conservation would like to wish you Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and most of all, thank you for your support. Kind Regards Team Colobus
World Travel Awards 2020 for Africa and the Indian Ocean area return to Kenya

NAIROBI SET TO PLAY HOST AGAIN TO WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS NEXT YEAR (Posted 02nd December 2019) Kenya will once again host the Africa and Indian Ocean region World Travel Awards next year, when the event comes back to Nairobi on the 03rd of October 2020. The Gala Night will be hosted by the Kenyatta International […]
#AirZimbabwe again halts all flights

NO FLIGHTS TODAY BY AIR ZIMBABWE AS PASSENGERS DESERT THE AIRLINE AND MOVE TO MORE RELIABLE OPERATORS (Posted 02nd December 2019) Air Zimbabwe yesterday sent out a notice that the airline will not operate any flights today, Monday 02nd December 2019 nor for most of tomorrow, Tuesday 03rd of December 2019. Citing operational limitations beyond […]
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
Hospitality and Tourism Websites are Not An Instant Sales Tool On Its Own.
Published on December 1, 2019 by ATCNews guest writer Thomas Müller TravelTech | Democratizing technology to keep more tourism spend in destinations for sustainable tourism development. Part 1 of 2 | Part two will be published on December 4, 2019 In Part one of “Hospitality and Tourism Websites are not an Instant Sales Tool on its […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 34
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 02nd December 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. A win in case against Government of Seychelles regarding sudden UNWTO endorsement withdrawal after lengthy legal battle. b. Visibility on Linkedln reaches 18140 contacts c. World Travel […]
#BrusselsAirlines again best airline across the North Atlantic

‘GLOBAL TRAVELER‘ MAGAZINE NAMES BRUSSELS AIRLINES FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS BEST TRANSATLANTIC AIRLINE (Posted 01st December 2019) The American magazine Global Traveler conducted its 16th annual GT Tested Reader Survey awards and awarded Brussels Airlines ‘Best Trans-Atlantic Airline’, based on their readers’ voting. It is the second consecutive year for the airline to […]
WordPress Seminar moves from Kampala to Nairobi

SPREADING THE GOSPEL OF WORDPRESS (Posted 01st December 2019) Following the successful conclusion of the third WordPress Conference in Kampala, which took place this weekend, is the event moving to Nairobi for a one day seminar, the fourth of its kind over the past few years. ATCNews.org started out with the basic version of a […]
#OlPejeta prize still up for grabs
There are only 10 DAYS LEFT to win a 6-day safari to Ol Pejeta thanks to our friends at Omaze. You (and your guest) could be our lucky winner and be flown out to meet up wildlife expert Giles Clark and get up close with our rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, chimpanzees and more! This is […]
#Ethiopia elected to UNESCO World Heritage Committee

ETHIOPIA WINS SEAT ON PRESTIGIOUS UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES COMMITTEE (Posted 01st December 2019) Earlier in the week was Ethiopia elected to serve on the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the next four years. The general assembly of UNESCO voted with 125 of 168 eligible states to vote to have Ethiopia brought on board as […]
#POATE2020 set to open for registrations very soon

PEARL OF AFRICA TRAVEL EXPO SET TO OPEN FOR REGISTRATIONS (Posted 30th November 2019) No sooner had ATCNews reported about the formal launch of the countdown to the Pearl of Africa Travel Expo 2020, which is due to take place at the lakeside conference and resort complex of Munyonyo from 04th to the 06th of […]
#Africa makes her presence felt at the World Travel Awards 2019 Global Gala

GLOBAL WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS NAME SEVERAL AFRICAN COMPANIES AS WORLD BEST INCLUDING #MAGICALKENYA AS LEADING SAFARI DESTINATION (Posted 30th November 2019) Several African companies made it to the top of their profession when the Oscars of the Tourism Industry were announced at the World Gala Ceremony in Muscat, the capital of Oman earlier this week. […]
Ethiopian Airlines grants 20 percent fare rebate for #KaribuKiliFair2020
GET READY FOR THE LARGEST TOURISM FAIR IN EAST AFRICA? The 6th edition of the biggest and most opinion building Tourism fair in East Africa will be again held from June 5-7, 2020 at TGT, Arusha. Book a Stand TODAY! VIDEO Karibu-Kilifair 2019 Become a Buyer TODAY! KARIBU KILIFAIR NEWS – 2019 250 STANDS SOLD! […]
African Parks say thanks to their staff, supporters, partners and friends
It’s Time to Give Thanks School children in Akagera, Rwanda. © Scott Ramsay Dear Friends, Today, we want to thank our African Parks community: the rangers, the doctors, the school teachers, and everyone who is working with us to create a better today, and a brighter tomorrow for people and wildlife living in and around […]
Vanilla Islands / Les Iles Vanille
Partnership with the Réunion Tourism Federation The Vanilla Islands Association has the purpose of developing the cruise liner sector in the Indian Ocean, and going from 14,000 passengers in 2014 to almost 50,000 cruise visitors in 2018, this mission has been a true success. For this growth to become sustainable over time, the increase must […]
#AFRAA’s #aviation industry overview for #Africa

AIR TRANSPORT IN AFRICA (Posted 30th November 2019) OVERVIEW The African continent is home to 17% of the global population but its air traffic accounts for less than 3% of global traffic. African airlines lose an average of $1.54 per passenger carried while globally airlines earn $6.12 per passenger carried. Today, in several parts of […]
Kenya Civil Aviation releases aviation statistics

USEFUL STATISTICS SHOW STATE OF KENYA’S AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 30th November 2019) A set of statistics released by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has met with both interest as well as complaints. Interest was shown from the aviation fraternity across the East African region and complaints were received by ATCNews from aviators in Uganda, Tanzania […]
Media India Group to launch Africa section in December

AFRICA TRAVEL NEWS TO FEATURE IN INDIA’S LARGEST TRAVEL MAGAZINE (Posted 30th November 2019) The Media India Group, the subcontinent’s largest travel publication company which includes ‘India Outbound‘ will effective this December formally launch the partnership with both ATCNews and VoyagesAfriq, which was sealed during the Magical Kenya Travel Expo #MKTE2019 in Nairobi in early […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe counts down to launch of new route

DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN BULAWAYO AND JOHANNESBURG EXCITE BOTH MARKETS (Posted 30th November 2019) Preparations for the final arrangements are underway at Fastjet Zimbabwe in anticipation of the inaugural flight from Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe, to Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial capital. Effective Thursday, 05th of December 2019, will the airline fly the new route […]
Uganda and Ethiopia seek closer economic ties

UGANDA – ETHIOPIA BUSINESS FORUM RAISES KEEN INTEREST IN COOPERATION (Posted 29th November 2019) Earlier today did delegations from the chambers of commerce and industry in Uganda and Ethiopia come together for a half day business forum, facilitated by the Ethiopian Embassy in Kampala. The Ethiopian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Alemtsehay Meseret opened the proceedings, […]
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
#IATA boosts efforts to deal with unruly passengers
Boost for Efforts to Tackle Unruly Passengers as MP14 Set to Come into Force The International Air Transport Association (IATA) looks forward to the entry into force of Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) on 01st of January 2020. MP14 enhances the capacity of states to curb the escalation in the severity and frequency of unruly behavior […]
#AirSeychelles commences Tel Aviv flights

TEL AVIV FLIGHTS BY AIR SEYCHELLES MAKE VISITS TO THE PARADISE ISLANDS VERY EASY (Posted 28th November 2019) Air Seychelles earlier today launched its first nonstop flight from Tel Aviv, linking Israel to the Seychelles. Flight HM021 which landed at the Seychelles International Airport at 8.15am was greeted by a traditional water cannon salute, in […]
#AviaDevAfrica2020 – Preparations already in overdrive
AviaDev Insight Africa delivers the ground truth from aviation leaders AviaDev Insight is the first podcast dedicated to the African aviation industry. We bring prominent industry voices to the table to establish the "ground truth" in an informal and candid fashion. We have just passed the 100 episode milestone and would like to invite you […]
#Uganda Tourism Board officially launches POATE2020

PEARL OF AFRICA TRAVEL EXPO 2019 NOW ON OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN (Posted 28th November 2019) The annual international tourism expo in Uganda will next year take place between February 04th and 06th. The theme of the event has been named as: ‘Inspiring high value engagement to promote intra African Travel for leisure and business‘. The event […]
#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 28th November 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 […]
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
Fastjet – flying into clear air or more turbulence?

TANZANIA PUTS FASTJET (T) INTO LIQUIDATION AS FASTJET (Z) MAY SEE OWNERSHIP CHANGES (Posted 27th November 2019) Tanzanian authorities are driving the last nail into the coffin of Fastjet (Tanzania) as the liquidation of the company has now reportedly been ordered. While national airline Air Tanzania lingered on the ground, debt ridden, mismanaged and without […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Birds draw tourists to Malipati CAJ News BIRD-WATCHING enthusiasts are flocking to Malipati, south of Chiredzi, 650km southeast of Harare, CAJ News Africa can reveal…Read more>> Incentives to Boost Tourism The Herald Incentives that Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube extended to tourism industry through the 2020 National Budget, will give impetus to […]
Gambia Tourism recommends elections to be held outside peak tourist season
Another edition of #ATQ News 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 […]