Tourism leads other global sectors in gender balance and equality
UNWTO REPORT SHOWS TOURISM SECTOR LEADS IN GENDER EQUALITY (Posted 07th November 2019) In Morocco, for example, women have been issued tour guide licenses for the first time The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with UN Women, The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), World Bank Group and Amadeus, has launched the long-awaited second […]
#IATA confirms continued weak global air cargo demand in September except for #Africa
September Air Freight Volumes Remain Weak The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased by 4.5% in September 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the eleventh consecutive month of year-on-year decline in freight volumes, the longest […]
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
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Mozambique: Tourism On the Increase, Says Prime Minister All Africa Maputo — Mozambican Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario said on Thursday that tourism to Mozambique is gradually increasing, and that in 2018 tourism earned the country 241.8 million dollars, compared with 196 million in 2015…Read more>> Springboks Rugby World Cup victory impacts positively […]
7 Sustainable Initiatives for Hotels available through a free e-book
Get Your Free eBook 7 Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Initiatives for Conscious Hotels Sustainability and environmental concerns are on everyone‘s mind as one of the most talked about issues today. The impact that society and their actions have on the environment is becoming clearer each year. According to the Sustainable Travel Report 2018 by Booking.com, 87% […]
Serena Tanzania appoint Mr. Francis Mollel as new Reservations Manager
SERENA HOTELS TANZANIA APPOINTS NEW RESERVATIONS MANAGER (Posted 06th November 2019) Serena Hotels Tanzania has appointed Francis Mollel as the new Reservations Manager. Previously, Francis was the Assistant Sales Manager based at the Dar es Salaam Serena Sales Centre where Serena’s Tanzania Sales Centre operations are centered. He has been with Serena Hotels for 5 […]
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
Safarilink signs code share agreement with Kenya’s national airline
CODESHARE TO OPEN UP SAFARI ROUTES FOR KENYA AIRWAYS PASSENGERS (Posted 06th November 2019) Safarilink’s CEO Alex Avedi earlier this week signed a code share agreement with Kenya Airways, which will see passengers of the national airline to have access to Safarilink’s entire range of 18 upcountry, coast and safari destinations across Kenya and Zanzibar. […]
#DeHavilland readies another Q400 for #AirTanzania
FOURTH Q400 DUE FOR DELIVERY AT THE END OF NOVEMBER (Posted 06th November 2019) When all aircraft on order by the Tanzanian government and to be seconded to Air Tanzania have been delivered, will the cost, going by current list prices, come close to a billion US Dollars. The fleet will by then have grown […]
Houston Marketing’s Spotlight on Africa Workshops aims to open up the Israeli market
Bookings open for the Spotlight Tel Aviv Workshop Africa & Indian Ocean Islands: 30 March 2020 The Israeli Outbound Market to Africa & Indian Ocean Islands is growing rapidly Last year 26,000 Israelis visited South Africa and 6,000 went to Kenya. Israel has also become a prime target market for Tanzania (in particular Zanzibar) with […]
Innovation to mark #WTMA2019
Celebrate the Power of African Storytelling with the WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards 2020 WTM Africa has partnered with idea architects, idna to unleash the power of storytelling at the inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards that will be held in April next year. The Awards will recognise the exceptional work of individuals […]
UK government sneaks in biased travel advise as #WTMLondon2019 opens
UK BLASTED FOR BIASED ANTI KENYAN ATTITUDE (Posted 05th November 2019) The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has done it again and sneaked in another piece of anti travel advice against Kenya, this time targeting Wilson Airport. Picking up this topic from local media reports equally reeking of bias and lack of topical competence has […]
#UNWTO at #WTMLondon2019
UNWTO HOLDS MINISTERIAL SUMMIT AGAIN AT WORLD TRAVEL MARKET LONDON (Posted 05th November 2019) Tourism leaders from across the public and private sectors came together at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London for a high-level discussion on tourism’s role in rural development, the challenges and the opportunities. The Ministers’ Summit on “Technology for Rural […]
Precision Air introduces their new CEO
PATRICK MWANRI APPOINTED AS NEW CEO OF PRECISION AIR (Posted 05th November 2019) Precision Air Services Plc, has announced Mr. Patrick Mwanri (44) as its new Group Managing Director and C.E.O. Mr.Mwanri already served as Acting Group Managing Director and CEO from April 2019, but assumed his new role effective from 1st of November 2019. […]
Top100 Tourism Personalities in Nigeria to be honoured at Abuja Jabamah
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 […]
#IATA News Updates
Four Priorities Identified for MENA Aviation as Challenging Operating Environment Persists The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to focus on four priorities to secure the future of aviation in the region against the backdrop of a challenging operating environment. The four priorities […]
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
Brussels Airlines formally launches their new Premium Economy on Africa fligths
PREMIUM ECONOMY ON AFRICA FLIGHTS OF BRUSSELS AIRLINES NOW BECOMING A REALITY (Posted 05th November 2019) With 84 weekly flights and 17 destinations in sub-Saharan Africa, the African continent remains Brussels Airlines’ most important market. To better serve its different types of guests, the Belgian airline introduces its boutique hotel cabin on its African routes, […]
#Laikipia Forum News Updates
October Edition 2019 WILDLIFE Government of Kenya Budget for Wildlife and Wildlife Areas in Kenya Here’s the opening statement from the GOK Mid-Term report on the wildlife sub-sector report released earlier this month……….. Article continues here WATER Get To Know Your WRUAs Ngusishi Water Resources Users Association Ngusishi WRUA has continuously demonstrated the viability of […]
Porini / Gamewatchers safari news updates from #Kenya
Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings from us all at Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps! It is nearing the end of the tourism High Season here in Kenya, but the conservancies and parks are still brimming with wildlife. The past few months have brought some incredible wildlife-viewing, and guests at our Porini Safari Camps in particular have […]
Volcanoes Safaris Virunga Lodge turns 15
VIRUNGA LODGE SET TO REVEAL NEW FEATURES AS CHEF KYOMUHENDO WINS GORILLA HIGHLANDS SILVERSCHEF COMPETITION (Posted 04th November 2019) (Pictures courtesy of Volcanoes Safaris) Volcanoes Safaris has been a pioneer of reviving gorilla and chimpanzee tourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Virunga Lodge, plans for re-imagining the property […]
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
#Zimbabwe Tourism brings good news to #WTMLondon2019
ZIMBABWE SIGNS LANDMARK AGREEMENT WITH AFRICA PARKS (Posted 03rd November 2019) The Zimbabwe delegation at the World Travel Market 2019, which opens in London on Monday morning, will have an additional story to tell, as they engage with the global tourism fraternity in their quest to bring more tourists to the southern African country. African […]
#WTMLondon2019 – Final Chance To Register for FREE
4 – 6 November 2019 Excel, London Tomorrow is the opening of WTM London 2019! Don’t worry, there is still time to register for free to attend our jam packed, industry leading, global event of the year. By registering now you will save an onsite fee of £80 and ensure a smooth entry to the […]
#WTM2019
4 – 6 November 2019 Excel, London There are only 2 days to go until WTM London will be opening its doors. Are you ready to network, learn, celebrate and see the world all under one roof? We can’t wait to welcome you. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late. You can still […]
From Silole to the Observatory – solitude guaranteed
THE OBSERVATORY AND THE SILOLE COTTAGE – SOLUTIONS FOR SEEKERS OF SOLITUDE (Posted 02nd November 2019) I am sure you all have heard the sentiment, perhaps often expressed it yourself ‘I really need to get away from it all for a bit‘. Those of you who want to act upon such thoughts will then first […]
More severe weather warnings for East Africa
TROPICAL STORM KYARR EXPECTED TO CAUSE MORE DAMAGE WHEN IT MAKES LANDFALL (Posted 01st November 2019) The IRC is assessing the damage and launching immediate responses to help those most impacted by the storms in Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia. IRC teams in Somalia are on alert and preparing for disaster as tropical storm Kyarr […]
KCAA and Safarilink nip malicious rumours in the bud
RE: INCIDENT CLARIFICATION Greetings! Safarilink wishes to clarify the situation related to a recent incident involving one of our Cessna Caravan C208B registration 5Y-SLJ, manufactured 15th June 2015, which had a puncture upon at landing Wilson Airport on 25th October 2019. The aircraft was inbound from Lamu and landed at 18.20hrs and had 10 passengers […]
#Zambia Tourism News courtesy of #KafuntaSafaris
TOURISM NEWS FROM ZAMBIA Once again my thanks for Kafunta Safaris for allowing ATCNews to rebroadcast their monthly newsletter which is always well received by our readers! Dear all! As I type this newsletter, Anke & Ron are leaving Nepal where they spent the past couple of weeks on a trip far different from your […]
#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 01st 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 […]
