The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Malawi launches e-Visa today

E-VISA TO MAKE VISITS TO MALAWI EASIER AND HELP PROMOTE TOURISM (Posted 01st November 2019) Effective today, 01st of November 2019, is Malawi launching an e-Visa service, allowing intending visitors to get their Visa applications processed ahead of arriving in the country. All border entry points, in particular the international airports in Blantyre and Lilongwe, […]
#Zimbabwe ready to meet the world of tourism at WTM London

ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY READY TO MARKET THE COUNTRY AT WTM IN LONDON (Posted 31st October 2019) A large delegation from Zimbabwe is heading to London for World Travel Market 2019 to change the narrative about the country and correct wrong impressions given by sections of the international media, telling their story of hope and resilience […]
Wilderness Safaris News Updates
INTRODUCING… DumaTau and Little DumaTau DumaTau, a beloved Wilderness Safaris Camp since 1997, is taking another step forward in its journey. We’re thrilled to announce that we’re upgrading DumaTau and creating Little DumaTau – two Premier Camps in the wonder-filled Linyanti Wildlife Reserve. DISCOVER MORE… EXPERIENCE A SUMMER SAFARI As we enter summer in the […]
#Elewana News Updates October 2019
ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2019 Elewana Supports The SAFARI Company Ltd in Saving Al We are proud to have donated two nights for 2 at Elewana Kifaru House and Elewana Elsa’s Kopje as part of an online raffle organised by The SAFARI Company to raise money for stem-cell transplant surgery for Al. Read more. Andrew […]
#IATA – Train to advance in the aviation industry
Dear Readers of ATCNews interested in aviation, If you complete a course that counts toward your Airline Management or Management and Leadership diploma before January 2020, we will provide free access to the LinkedIn Learning platform until 30 January 2021. The promotion facilitates a blended learning approach, combining the best of traditional learning techniques with […]
#IATA offers training courses in Addis Ababa and Lagos
View Safety Management schedule View Quality Management schedule Africa & Middle East IOSA Airline Auditor Training Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1 Dec – 5 Dec Safety Management Systems (SMS) – Implementation and Control Lagos, Nigeria 16 Dec – 18 Dec Asia Document Control Systems Singapore 29 Oct – 1 Nov Emergency Planning and Response for Airlines […]
#AviaDevAfrica2020 opens registrations with ‘Early Bird’ rates
Board early for AviaDev Africa 2020 and benefit from early booking rates starting at $795 AviaDev is delighted to confirm the 2020 edition will take place in Antananarivo, Madagascar, 6 – 8 May 2020 for its fifth edition with the support of its host Ravinala Airports AviaDev Africa is the premier forum that is dedicated […]
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 Tourism signs MoU with Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Foundation
SEYCHELLES SEES NEW PRIVATE PUBLIC PARTNERSHIP EMERGE FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM (Posted 30th October 2019) Daniella Payet-Alis and the Principal Secretary for the tourism department, Anne Lafortune, in the presence of the Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Mr. Didier Dogley, earlier this week signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding to advance sustainable development […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Update
TOURISM In Accra, stakeholders seek more investments in tourism The Guardian Sometimes when people hear about tourism, what usually comes to mind is a vacation to a new destination, a safari, a beautiful vineyard, or a hike in the mountains. However, many rarely think of tourism as a source of inclusive poverty reduction in the […]
Sankara named as Africa’s top luxury boutique hotel

WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS NAME SANKARA NAIROBI AUTOGRAPH SELECTION AS AFRICA’S NUMBER ONE LUXURY BOUTIQUE HOTEL (Posted 30th October 2019) At the recently held World Travel Awards Ceremony in northern Finland was Nairobi’s Sankara Hotel named as Africa’s number one luxury boutique hotel. Having joined up with Marriott’s Autograph Collection earlier this year, following a […]
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
Kenya Convention Bureau formally launched
KENYA’S CABINET SECRETARY FOR TOURISM LAUNCHES THE KENYA CONVENTION BUREAU (Posted 30th November 2019) Kenya: Balala inaugurates National Convention Bureau Board Africa – October 29, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife , Najib Balala, has today inaugurated the National Convention Bureau (NCB) at […]
City Lodge Hotel Two Rivers officially opened
CITY LODGE HOTEL NOW ‘OFFICIALLY’ OPEN (Posted 30th October 2019) After opening its doors already in early 2018 has the City Lodge Hotel at Two Rivers now also been officially launched, when one of Kenya’s best known business tycoons, Dr. Chris Kirubi, cut the tape earlier in the week. Located off Limuru Road at Runda […]
Africa World Airlines – now an open book

AWA SETS NEW STANDARDS IN REPORTING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE (Posted 29th October 2019) Africa World Airlines, which only recently signed code share agreements with Star Alliance partners Brussels Airlines and South African Airways, has started to set new standards for African airlines when the company began to publish key operational data. Aimed to increase consumer confidence […]
Rickshaw Travels signs deal with Lufthansa City Centre

LUFTHANSA CITY CENTRE AND RICKSHAW TRAVEL SIGN PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (Posted 29th October 2019) The Rickshaw Travels Group has recently entered into a partnership with Lufthansa City Center (LCC) for the company’s East African branches. Joining a network of 650 travel agencies and best-value domestic management companies around the world represents another milestone in the company’s […]
Safari News Updates from #Porini and #Gamewatchers
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 […]
#Rwanda becomes #Africa’s first country to launch electric mobility project

FIRST FOR AFRICA – VOLKSWAGEN AND SIEMENS LAUNCH JOINT PROJECT IN RWANDA (Posted 29th October 2019) Rwanda becomes the first African country to introduce a Volkswagen electric car. Volkswagen and Siemens signed a joint development agreement to conduct an electric mobility feasibility project Pilot Project part of Moving Rwanda Initiative Four e-Golfs and one charging […]
All Serena properties in Kenya are now Eco Tourism Gold Rated

SERENA HOTEL’S CAMPS, LODGES & RESORT IN KENYA ARE GOLD-ECO RATED (Posted 29th October 2019) Congratulations are in order for Serena Hotels in Kenya to have all their properties in that country gold rated by Eco Tourism Kenya. Four of seven properties within the Serena Hotels Kenya portfolio attained Gold-Eco Rating Certification after undergoing re-assessments […]
#Kenya’s #Jambojet begins to sell Kigali and Mogadishu
You can now book flights to Kigali and Mogadishu! Book now!
#BrusselsAirlines takes digitalization to the next level

REPLACEMENT OF NEWSPAPERS BY DIGITAL ALTERNATIVES TO SAVE 115 TONS OF WEIGHT A YEAR (Posted 29th October 2019) Digital alternatives are replacing paper across the travel journey at Brussels Airlines. 52% of the airline’s guests already exchanged the paper boarding pass for a smartphone version. Now, the Belgian company wants to bring the digitalisation on […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 32
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 29th October 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. French President Emmanuel Macron visited Mayotte and Reunion Islands. b. Seychelles, Mauritius and South Africa makes the list of best African countries to visit in 2019. c. […]
Oba of Benin Kingdom receives Africa Travel 100 Award in His Palace
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
#AirSeychelles reduces cabin plastic and aluminum waste

AIR SEYCHELLES INTRODUCES NEW CONCEPT TO REDUCE WASTE ON BOARD (Posted 29th October 2019) Air Seychelles has just announced that the airline has started to implement a new service concept on board its jet fleet aircraft, as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts to gradually introduce new initiatives to tackle aluminium and plastic waste. As […]
#UNWTO – Top Jobs on offer
Job opportunities at UNWTO World – October 28, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has announced vacancies for positions within various departments. They include Director, Innovation, Investments and Digital Transformation, Chief, Human Resources Department, Administrative Services Associate and Tourism Market Intelligence and Competitiveness Department. Anyone interested in […]
KaribuKiliFair2020 – Marketing already in overdrive
ARE YOU 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 5th to 7th, 2020 at TGT, Arusha. Book a Stand TODAY! VIDEO Karibu-Kilifair 2019 Become a Buyer TODAY! Meet the KARIBU-KILIFAIR Team at […]
Silverstone Air under investigation after second incident in October
SILVERSTONE AIRCRAFT LOSES WHEEL AND FORCED INTO EMERGENCY LANDING IN ELDORET (Posted 28th October 2019) (Pictures from social media sources) A second incident involving Silverstone Air in the space of just over two weeks has prompted the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority to throw the book at the airline and institute a safety audit. https://atcnews.org/2019/10/11/silverstone-aircraft-bound-for-mombasa-and-lamu-crashes-on-take-off/ This […]
Lucky escape for passengers as a LET410 crashes in South Sudan
LET 410 CRASHES NEAR BOR IN SOUTH SUDAN (Posted 28th October 2019) (Pictures by Anon, courtesy of Aviation Safety Net) Yet another crash has rocked the aviation fraternity in South Sudan when news started to come in that a LET 410 cargo flight crashed outside the town of Bor. The aircraft came from the town […]