UNWTO’s INSTO Observatories advance tourism impact monitoring
UNWTO INSTO OBSERVATORIES HELP DESTINATIONS TO MONITOR TOURISM IMPACT (Posted 24th October 2019) The World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO) welcomed more than 100 experts to its global annual meeting in Madrid, gathering observatories from all around the world as well as other stakeholders from the public, private and academic […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE President Kenyatta to launch Sh150bn Nairobi-Naivasha standard-gauge railway line Capital Business The commissioning of Phase 2A was delayed in May after locals who had surrendered their parcels of land for the construction of the line staged protests demanding compensation. Rail services were expected to have commenced by June 1…Read more>> TOURISM Travel & Tourism […]
Ann Peggy named as most influential woman in Kenya’s hospitality industry
PRIDEINN PARADISE’ GENERAL MANAGER ANN PEGGY RISES TO THE TOP OF HER PROFESSION (Posted 23rd October 2019) PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort and Spa General Manager, Ms. Ann Peggy has been named Kenya’s most influential woman in the hospitality business by CEO Global. During an awarding ceremony at The Boma Hotel, eleven women made their debut […]
Qatar Airways set to take delivery of a record 40 aircraft in 2020
UNDETERRED BY THE ILLEGAL AIRSPACE BLOCKADE WILL QATAR AIRWAYS FURTHER EXPAND THE FLEET AND ADD MORE DESTINATIONS (Posted 23rd October 2019) While announcing the expansion of Doha’s Hamad International Airport – set to cater for up to 60 million passengers a year when complete – did Qatar Airways’ Group Chief Executive Mr. Akbar Al Baker […]
A Kwa Zulu Natal success story spanning a century
PRESERVING A MAJOR KWA ZULU NATAL TRADITION By Gladys Mutermeri, Tongaat, South Africa When at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum last month in Durban I met with Gladys and her story inspired me. I asked her to provide me with some details of how ATCNews, through publicity, can help and a few days ago the […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Ethiopian Airlines’ network expansion continues unabated
ATHENS AND HOUSTON FOLLOW BEIRA AND BENGALURU FOR PASSENGERS AND BANGKOK / HANOI FOR CARGO (Posted 23rd October 2019) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and most profitable aviation group in Africa yesterday confirmed the resumption of its flight to Athens, Greece effective December 13th, 2019. Ethiopian Airlines is resuming the service to the city of Athens […]
Precision Air prepares for Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
TANZANIA’S ONLY LISTED AIRLINE SET FOR AGM (Posted 23rd October 2019) While the Board of Directors has, ahead of the upcoming Annual General meeting of the company, already recommended that no dividend be paid by Precision Air to the shareholders, has it also become evident that management has been able to narrow down the losses, […]
Zimbabwe – Time to lift sanctions
ZIMBABWE’S PEOPLE STRUGGLE AGAINST DROUGHT, POWER AND FUEL SHORTAGES AND CONTINUED SANCTIONS (Posted 23rd October 2019) ATCNews rarely goes into the mainstream political field, unless of course those politics impact on conservation, the protection of our natural resources like forests and wildlife and related topics such as the health of our rivers, lakes and other […]
The Okapi Wildlife Reserve in Congo enters management partnership
OKAPI WILDLIFE RESERVE SEES CONGO’S ICCN ENTER MANAGEMENT DEAL WITH WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY By Shreya Dasgupta, Mongabay First published on 21st of October The Okapi Wildlife Reserve in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), created to protect the secretive okapi (Okapia Johnstoni), will now be run under a new management partnership agreement between the Wildlife […]
Bolt, formerly Taxify, now expands to key Kenyan upcountry towns
NAIVASHA, NAKURU, ELDORET AND KITALE JOIN THE BOLT COMMUNITY (Posted 23rd October 2019) Bolt Kenya, formerly known as Taxify, has expanded operations from the main cities of the country to more upcountry towns, it was learned overnight. Naivasha and Nakuru, both major tourism locations but also Eldoret and Kitale now offer Bolt services, which can […]
#WTMLondon2019 – Less Than Two Weeks Away
4 – 6 November 2019 Excel, London Hello ATCNews Readers, WTM London 2019 is the place to discover the ideas that will shape the future of travel —and our interactive Preview guide gives you the inside scoop: Discover new features for 2019, including our 40th Anniversary celebrations Attend our brand new events part of London […]
Sauti Za Busata 2020 – The Countdown has started
Click on the links below to gain access to the full newsletter by Sauti Za Busara. Direct rebroadcasting is no longer possible due to the file format they use but at least does the link allow ATCNews readers to get the latest information. Read the newsletter in: ENG/FRA/SWA
Rhino Ark Kenya News Updates
RHINO ARK CHARITABLE TRUST INFORMATION UPDATE Chargers, Sponsors and Friends of Rhino Ark, Mount Kenya fence –nearing the 200km milestone The electrified fence that will, when completed, surround the whole Mount Kenya ecosystem, will soon achieve a milestone when it reaches the 200 kilometre mark. 195km had been built with fence construction taking place in […]
Jim Justus Nyamu is walking again for Africa’s elephants
Jim invited you to Support of Kenya- Ethiopia- Eritrea Elephant Walk Let Jim know if you can make it. Tell him you’re going Support of Kenya- Ethiopia- Eritrea Elephant Walk In the upcoming Horn of Africa Elephant Walk, I have 3,700km to walk from Nairobi- Moyale- Addis Ababa to Eritrea creating awareness on the plight […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#RadissonHotels have big plans to expand
RADISSON PLANS TO GROW INTO EMERGING MARKETS AROUND THE WORLD By TopHotelNews / Juliana Hahn Radisson’s global hotel projects pipeline is continuously growing. (Photo: Radisson) In the coming years, Radisson plans to create close to 40,000 new rooms in 192 hotels worldwide. Over 1,200 hotels in 115 countries already belong to Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 31
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 21st October 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Let us all remember one thing: There are always TWO sides to every story. b. Seychelles Festival Kreol is here. c. The Seychelles Coco de Mer is […]
Brussels Airlines brings its ‘Boutique Hotel in the Sky’ to #Africa
BRUSSELS AIRLINES MOST IMPORTANT INTERNATIONAL MARKETS NOW GETS UPGRADED AIRCRAFT CABINS (Posted 21st October 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, […]
#WTMLondon2019 – Get Your FREE Badge Right Now
4 – 6 November 2019 Excel, London Not long to go…but first thing’s first Hello ATCNews Readers, If you haven’t registered online yet, then what are you waiting for? In just 4 weeks time, WTM London will open it’s doors and the biggest destinations and brands in the world will await your arrival. This year […]
#Fastjet #Mozambique announces halt of operations
FASTJET MOZAMBIQUE TO STOP FLIGHTS EFFECTIVE 26TH OF OCTOBER (Posted 21st October 2019) Fastjet Mozambique Limitada just announced the suspension of its domestic flight operations in Mozambique, effective midnight Saturday 26th of October 2019. All flights, including their code-share arrangements with LAM Mozambique Airlines to Maputo, Tete, Beira & Quelimane, are to be suspended from […]
#Zambezi White Water Festival 2019
ZAMBIA SET TO CELEBRATE WHITE WATER RAFTING ON THE ZAMBEZI RIVER WITH A 3 DAY FESTIVAL (Posted 21st October 2019) THE ZAMBEZI WHITEWATER FESTIVAL 2019 Dates – 24-26 October Safari Par Excellence and merchandise co-sponsors Jollyboys Backpackers & Camp Zambia, Victoria Falls Backpackers Zambia and aha The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa invite YOU […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Mama Ngina Waterfront officially opened in Mombasa
Kenya: President Kenyatta officially opens the refurbished Mama Ngina Waterfront Park Africa – October 20, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq President Uhuru Kenyatta earlier this evening officially opened Mama Ngina Waterfront Park that was redeveloped at the cost of Shs 460 million. The iconic seaside public park reopened its doors to the […]
Tanzania places first Dash 8-400 order with De Havilland
DE HAVILLAND TAKES FIRST ORDER FROM TANZANIA AFTER ACQUIRING THE BOMBARDIER Q400 PROGRAMME (Posted 20th October 2019) De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) confirmed that the United Republic of Tanzania, represented by the Tanzanian Government Flight Agency (TGFA), has signed a firm purchase agreement for a Dash 8-400 aircraft. The aircraft, which […]
The Nigeria Travel Week – a month and counting
THE FISAYO PROVIDES AN UPDATE ABOUT #NTW2019 (Posted 20th October 2019) Details on Nigeria Tourism Awards At Nigeria Travel Week by thefisayo Looking back at the progress of Nigeria Travel Week, it is commendable that in just three years the privately run event has grown major partnerships both public and private sector stakeholders in the […]
#QatarAirways ups Mombasa flights
QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL FLIGHT TO MOMBASA FROM 20TH DECEMBER (Posted 18th October 2019) Qatar Airways will be adding a fifth flight between Doha and Mombasa, effective 20th of December, when the number of weekly services will increase from four to five a week. The additional flight will remain in effect until the end of […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Serena Hotels and Ol Pejeta Conservancy agree on future of Ol Pejeta House
OL PEJETA HOUSE TO LEAVE THE SERENA STABLE ON 01ST JANUARY 2020 (Posted 18th October 2019) Serena Hotels and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy have mutually agreed to end the present lease agreement for Ol Pejeta House. This property, formerly a country residence of Adnan Kashoggi, will revert to the direct management of Ol Pejeta Conservancy […]
Meet Ethiopia Tourism at World Travel Market in London
ETHIOPIA TOURISM TO EXHIBIT AT WTM LONDON (Posted 17th October 2019) Discover the new Ethiopia and its infinite possibilities The Ethiopia Tourism Organization is delighted to announce that Ethiopia will take part in this year’s World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, scheduled to take place from Monday 4th November – […]
