The #Africa Sports Tourism Week – Great Success for 2nd Edition
HOW DID THE SECOND EDITION OF THE AFRICAN SPORTS TOURISM WEEK GHANA 2019 GO By Deji Ajomale-McWord, President, African Sports Tourism Week (Posted 25th September 2019) The African Sports Tourism Week 2019 – which is the second edition of the sports travel trade event that brings sports and tourism stakeholders together, as they cross-breed ideas […]
#SerenaHotels – News Updates from across the group’s operations
Serena Hotels September Newsletter SERENA HOTELS NEWSLETTER September 2019 ALMOST SET FOR NEW HORIZONS We know you’ve heard it through the grapevine that we have been keeping some great news under wraps and we cannot hide it any longer. In line with our medium and long-term growth strategy. We are pleased to announce the expected […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Africa, 2nd fastest growing tourism region in the world AfricaNews Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa’s economy, contributing 8.5% of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion…Read more>> Marriott International Expects to Add 40 New Properties Across Africa RusTourismNews From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis, […]
#MKTE2019 Ante Portas
MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO’S 9TH EDITION BEGINS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF HOSTED BUYERS AND TRAVEL MEDIA (Posted 25th September 2019) Kenya is playing host to tourism business people from about 50 countries participating in this year’s Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), the largest tourism fair in the region organized by Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). The […]
#Zambia dissolves Board of Directors of the Zambia Tourism Agency
Just In: Zambia Tourism Agency Board dissolved Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Tourism and Arts Minister Hon. Ronald Chitotela Zambia’s government through the Ministry of Tourism and Arts has with immediate effect dissolved the board of directors for the Zambia Tourism Agency Board. Addressing journalists in Lusaka Tuesday morning, Tourism and Arts Minister […]
#EthiopianAirlines announces plans to fly to Athens in Greece
ATHENS TO JOIN ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES GROWING EUROPEAN NETWORK IN DECEMBER (Posted 24th September 2019) Athens will become Ethiopian Airlines 17th destination in Europe when on the 13th of December the inaugural flight will leave Addis Ababa to land a few hours later in Athens. Presently does Ethiopian serve Oslo, Stockholm, Moscow, Dublin, Manchester and London, […]
#Africa’s RevPar up again for 87 consecutive months
HOTEL REVENUE PER AVAILABLE ROOM CONTINUES UPWARD TREND ACROSS AFRICA (Posted 24th September 2019) Using a 12-month moving average and U.S. dollar constant currency to remove the impact of currency fluctuations, Africa’s RevPAR was up 6.4% to US$67.10 as of August 2019 Revenue per available room (RevPAR), the key hotel industry performance metric, has grown […]
#Jumia releases 3rd edition of their hospitality report
AFRICA BECOMES SECOND FASTEST REGION IN THE WORLD FOR TOURISM GROWTH (Posted 24th September 2019) Jumia launches the 3rd edition of the Hospitality Report Africa, shows travel & tourism contributed 8.5% to the continent’s GDP in 2018 Ahead of Kenya’s Magical Kenya Travel Expo has Jumia released their 3rd hospitality report in Nairobi. Travel and […]
#IATA – Supporting carbon neutrality key for the future of the aviation industry
Supporting Carbon Neutral Growth Tops Full Agenda at ICAO Assembly 1. Encouraging ICAO member states to continue to support the industry’s efforts to address its climate change impacts 2. The safe integration of drones into airspace management 3. Establishing a globally consistent approach to passengers with disabilities, 4. Implementing an international legal framework to manage […]
Alain St. Ange delivers keynote address at #Akwaaba in #Lagos #Nigeria
ST. ANGE DELIVERS KEY NOTE ADDRESS TO AFRICA DIASPORA TOURISM CONFERENCE (Posted 24th September 2019) Africa and it’s Diaspora has had a very strange relationship over the years. They need each other in a complimentary way but have not yet worked out how to relate. Tourism could be the sure way to build a sustainable […]
#Radisson announces the signing of 11 new hotels across #Africa
RADISSON HOTELS PORTFOLIO IN AFRICA NOW COMES CLOSE TO 100 HOTELS (Posted 24th September 2019) Radisson Hotel Group (https://www.RadissonHotelGroup.com/), one of the world’s largest hotel groups, earlier today announced the signing of 11 new hotels in Africa within the first nine months of 2019, accelerating its expansion across the continent. This brings the Group’s African […]
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
Aleph Hospitality marks entry into #Tanzania with two agreements for #Zanzibar
ZANZIBAR ENTRY COMES HOT ON THE HEELS OF ANNOUNCEMENT FOR KISUMU / KENYA (Posted 24th September 2019) Hot on the heels of ATCNews reporting about Aleph Hospitality getting into the Kenyan market with a new Protea Hotel by Marriott are news coming in that the company has signed two new properties in Zanzibar. https://atcnews.org/2019/09/10/new-protea-hotel-by-marriott-coming-to-kisumu-kenya/ Independent […]
#WTMA2020 – Ecofriendly Africa
6 – 8 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Stand Enquiry Why Exhibit New to Exhibiting Event Programme WHY IS AFRICA ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP ECO-TOURISM DESTINATIONS? Enhance your travel experience through eco-tourism and be one of many responsible travellers contributing to the preservation of our planet. When traveling as an eco-tourist, you help […]
#AirNamibia has to once again confirm ongoing operations
AIR NAMIBIA CONTINUES TO FLY AS SCHEDULED (Posted 23rd September 2019) Given the media hype in Namibia over the national airline’s projected imminent demise, has the airline once again gone on record to confirm continued operations. Only a month ago did a similar scenario unfold but good to their word has the airline continued to […]
#Hilton reaches 100 hotels in #Africa
MAJOR MILESTONE FOR HILTON AS PROPERTIES ACROSS THE CONTINENT REACH THE 100 MARK (Posted 23rd September 2019) Signing of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston also marks African debut for Hampton by Hilton Hilton (http://www.Hilton.com) today announced at the African Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) the signing of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston, a deal which marks […]
Marriott to add 40 new properties across Africa
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION IN AFRICA (Posted 23rd September 2019) Company announces four new deals including entry into Cabo Verde. Development pipeline expected to drive owner investment of over $2 billion and generate 12,000 new jobs From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis, Marriott International (http://www.Marriott.com) reinforced its commitment to Africa by announcing […]
#BrusselsAirlines flies fashion competition winner Clare Asiimwe to Rome
FASHION COMPETITION WINNER FLIES TO EUROPE WITH BRUSSELS AIRLINES (Posted 23rd September 2019) 20 finalists took part in this year’s fashion show organised by the Italian embassy in Uganda, dubbed the ‘Revolution Show’ which happened already way back in March this year. While the quality of presentations left no doubt about the mettle of the […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 29
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 23rd September 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. World Tourism Day 2019. b. UK travel giant Thomas Cook collapse is a worry to many – and stranding thousands of tourists. c. This week the eyes […]
#EcoTourism Kenya releases Eco Warrior 2019 shortlist
SHORTLIST NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE ECO WARRIOR AWARDS 2019 (Posted 23rd September 2019) Tourism, Jobs and the Green Economy – A Better Future for All Ecotourism Kenya has earlier today released the short list of finalists for the 14th edition of the Eco Warrior Award that recognizes innovation and leadership in responsible tourism. The finalists […]
#Tanzania’s Auric Air loses unblemished record
AT LEAST TWO KILLED IN AURIC AIR SERENGETI ACCIDENT (Posted 23rd September 2019) A Cessna Grand Caravan, registered in Tanzania as 5H-AAM and owned and operated by Auric Air, crashed earlier today only moments after taking off from the Seronera airstrip in the heart of the Serengeti, killing both pilot and one passenger on board. […]
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
#MKTE2019 – Get ready to meet your trade partners in #Nairobi at #KICC
Meet Auric Air at Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2019 Auric Air is exhibiting at MKTE (Magical Kenya Travel Expo) at KICC Nairobi, Kenya from 02 – 04 October 2019 We will be available at Stand V9 (TTB) Meet us to discuss exciting products for 2020 – 2021, various flight options within Tanzania, flights to Serengeti, […]
#Akwaaba kicks off as #Uganda shines
NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES AKWAABA AFRICAN TRAVEL MARKET 2019 KICKS OFF AS UGANDA SHINES ON DAY 1 BY NIYI DAVID SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 Courtesy of David Niyi – More Cream Than Coffee – one of ATCNews’ media partners in Nigeria (Posted 23rd September 2019) The 15th AKWAABA African Travel Market kicked off to a bright […]
#WorldRhinoDay – As seen by #AfricanParks
There’s Hope for Rhinos Two of the five newly reintroduced European rhinos in Akagera National Park, Rwanda. Photo © Drew Bantlin Dear Friends, With fewer than 5,000 black rhinos remaining in the wild, and the poaching threat upon them, the news about these animals is often bleak and seemingly hopeless. But today on World Rhino […]
#WorldRhinoDay at #OlPejeta
Today is World Rhino Day, a day to salute all five species of rhinos. This year on Ol Pejeta we have more than ever to celebrate: our largest black rhino population ever, no poaching in almost two years and of course two recently created northern white rhino embryos. Today we share these victories with you, […]
#UNWTOGA2019
Major Decisions and highlights from 62nd UNWTO CAF Meeting Africa,World – September 21, 2019 Courtesy of Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The 62nd UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) held within the context of the 23rd session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, from 09th to 13th of September […]
#Zambia Tourism News – Courtesy of Gill Staden’s The Livingstone bi-Weekly
TOURISM NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA AND #ZIMBABWE Source: Gill Staden’s The Livingstone bi-Weekly, rebroadcast for ATCNews readers with Gill’s permission For the latest issue: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside this week: Chiinga Siavwapa Livingstone Sports Festival Water from Bangweulu to Zambezi? Conservation South Luangwa news Chamilandu has a baby President Lungu calls for conservation of the environment Capture […]
Ooni of Ife wins the first Africa Travel 100 Award
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
