Final List of Tourism 100 Club 2019 Personalities Unveiled
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
#UNWTO and #ICCA join hands
COLLABORATION TO ENHANCE KNOWLEDGE BASE IN NEW AND EMERGING DESTINATIONS (Posted 12th November 2019) ICCA and UNWTO collaborate on developing meetings industry expertise and enhancing the knowledge economy of emerging destinations As part of a new partnership set to revolutionise meetings industry knowledge transfer opportunities and skills development in emerging destinations, the International Congress and […]
PrideInn Hotel Group appoints Gurpreet Singh Mehta as Director of F&B
GURPREET SINGH MEHTA MOVES TO PRIDEINN HOTEL GROUP (Posted 12th November 2019) Kenya’s leading MICE hotel groups PrideInn Hotels and Conferencing, has appointed Gurpreet Singh Mehta as their new Group Director of Food & Beverage and he started his new appointment yesterday, meeting with the ATCNews publisher for a chat. Gurpreet made his name in […]
#IATA names four priorities for the aviation industry in #Africa
Four Priorities for African Aviation International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities to improve aviation safety in Africa The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry in Africa to focus on four priorities to allow aviation to drive economic and social development on the continent, enrich people’s lives and enable the […]
#UNWTO News Updates
UN Tourism News – Edition #6 – November 11 2019 54% Female: How tourism is leading the way in gender equality The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in collaboration with UN Women, The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), World Bank Group and Amadeus, has launched the long-awaited second edition of the Global Report on Women […]
#AFRAA – The latest news updates
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#Africa #Tourism Updates from across the continent
OCTOBER | NOVEMBER 2 0 1 9 MARKETING AFRICA – OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NUANCE Given the global trend for consumers seeking authentic experiences, cultural immersions and meaningful local interactions, Africa’s marketeers are increasingly shifting away from the tried and tested focus on wildlife… VIEW MORE AFRICA MAKING MORE MONEY ON […]
Uganda Airlines attends 51st AFRAA AGA as a new member
AFRAA’S 51ST ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY TAKES OFF IN MAURITIUS (Posted 12th November 2019) Uganda Airlines is attending their first AFRAA Annual General Assembly which started on the day the carrier added Mombasa to its growing network. Cornwell Muleya, CEO of Uganda Airlines, is attending the 51st AGA which is taking place in Mauritius right now. […]
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
#AirMadagascar – continued operations assured, for now …
GOVERNMENT CASH INJECTION SAVES AIR MADAGASCAR FROM GOING UNDER (Posted 11th November 2019) The government of Madagascar has injected an unspecified sum of money into national airline Air Madagascar, allowing the airline to continue operations for now, after last month the carrier was at the brink of declaring bankruptcy. This situation emerged despite the partnership […]
#AFRAA Secretary General Berthe welcomes delegates for 51st AGA
#Tanzania’s Precision Air holds 5th Annual General Meeting
SHAREHOLDERS DISCUSS FINANCIAL RESULTS AS OVERALL LOSSES SHARPLY REDUCED (Posted 10th November 2019) Tanzania’s only public listed Airline Precision Air Services Plc, held its 5th Annual General Meeting earlier in the week at the Golden Jubilee Towers,Dar es Salaam. Chaired by the Board Chairman, Mr. Michael Shirima the meeting received and discussed the financial statements […]
#Ethiopia – one of Africa’s last tourism frontiers
INNOVATION AND INCREASED CONNECTIVITY PUT ETHIOPIA INTO POLE POSITION TO BECOME A MAJOR TOURISM POWER IN AFRICA (Posted 09th November 2019) (Pictures courtesy of Ethiopian Tourism) Ethiopia’s extensive network of national parks but notably also several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, besides other tourist attractions can be explored along several well-established routes after landing in Addis […]
Kenya Airways hit by new row with pilots
KENYA AIRWAYS PILOTS GIVE MANAGEMENT A NEW HEADACHE (Posted 08th November 2019) Following an earlier – and ongoing – row over pilot recruitment has KALPA, the Kenya Airline Pilots Union now opened a new battlefront with the Kenya Airways management, this time over maintenance issues. It has been confirmed by sources in Nairobi that the […]
#UgandaAirlines confirm launch of flights to #Mombasa next Monday
UGANDA AIRLINES ADDS MOMBASA TO GROWING LIST OF DESTINATIONS (Posted 08th November 2019) Come next week will travelers from Uganda, destined for the Kenyan port city of Mombasa, no longer have to detour or change flights as Uganda Airlines will launch nonstop services from Entebbe directly into Mombasa. A special launch flight will operate on […]
#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 08th November 2019) Listen: An Exhibition Introducing Sound of Nairobi, the City’s Sound Archive, Nov. 7-20 2019 @ Goethe Institut Theatre: Francis Imbuga’s Aminata – A Play by Strathmore Drama Society, Nov. 8-10 2019 @ Alliance Française Auditorium Live Saturday with the […]
#Ethiopia gets added road link to #Djibouti
NEW DJIBOUTI TO ETHIOPIA HIGHWAY OFFICIALLY INAUGURATED (Posted 08th November 2019) Funded by Kuwait was the new 112 km long highway from the Djibouti port town of Tadjourah to the Ethiopian border town of Balho inaugurated by President Omar Guelleh earlier this week.Together with another existing major highway and an electrified railway line between Djibouti […]
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
#Uganda reinforces her reputation as one of #Africa’s best birding destinations
UGANDA ADDS 11 MORE BIRD SPECIES TO ITS 1000+ INVENTORY (Posted 08th November 2019) (Picture of Shoebill Stork courtesy of Wikipedia) Uganda is one of the global birding fraternity’s most sought after destinations with some 1.061 species on record. These comprise both resident birds and migratory species, which use Uganda’s extensive wetlands, lakeshores and riverbanks […]
Qatar Airways expands reach into India with IndiGo code share deal
QATAR AIRWAYS AND INDIGO SIGN EXTENSIVE CODE SHARE DEAL (Posted 08th November 2019) Qatar Airways earlier today announced it has signed a codeshare agreement with IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline. Sales will start from today with the first codeshare flights to operate from 18th of December 2019. This agreement will enable the airline to place […]
#IATA reports moderate growth of passenger demand
Passenger Demand Continues on Moderate Upward Path The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to the same month last year, broadly unchanged from August’s performance. Capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.3%, and […]
The Fisayo shares her visiting experience from #Nairobi
My Experience at the United Nations Headquarters on the continent of Africa by thefisayo I believe you know how this goes, if you do not, brace yourself for a little behind the scene story of how this came to be . It was a cold Afternoon in Nairobi – freezing cold (everyday was cold in […]
#OlPejeta – Win A Trip
In case you missed it, you could win a 6-day safari with wildlife expert Giles Clark at Ol Pejeta thanks to our friends at Omaze. One lucky winner and their guest will be flown out for the chance to get up close with our rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, chimpanzees and more! This is all to […]
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 […]
