Coastal Aviation forced to increase ticket prices to Kigali following massive fee rise
FLIGHT CLEARANCE CHARGES IN RWANDA UP BY A WHOPPING 233 PERCENT (Posted 15th November 2019) Coastal Aviation this afternoon advised passengers intending to book on their flights to Kigali, that effective 01st of December onwards ticket prices must be revised upwards. This appears to be the result of a whopping 233 percent increase in flight […]
Fastjet Zimbabwe formally confirm Bulawayo to Johannesburg fligths
FASTJET TO LAUNCH BULAWAYO DIRECT TO JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS NOW THAT REGULATORY ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE IN PLACE (Posted 15th November 2019) Fastjet Zimbabwe’s boss man Julian Edmund just informed ATCNews about the newest route the airline is going to launch with two flights every workday from Zimbabwe’s second largest city of Bulawayo directly to Johannesburg. Wrote Julian: […]
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
#UNEP Summit in Nairobi focuses on vulnerable communities and population group
SUMMIT SEEKS SOLUTIONS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE (Posted 15th November 2019) The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) notes that population growth and changes in demographics drive environmental change In mid-November, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) hosted a summit in Nairobi, Kenya to rally the political will and financial commitments urgently needed to […]
Conservation success in Malawi as African Parks brings in 17 rhinos
17 Black Rhinos Arrive in Malawi One of the black rhinos being released in Liwonde National Park, Malawi. © Kyle de Nobrega Dear ATCNews Readers, I’m pleased to be writing to you from Liwonde National Park in Malawi where 17 black rhinos, which were transported from South Africa on Monday, have all successfully been released […]
Serena Beach Resort & Spa cleans up other countries’ plastic waste
BEACH CLEANUP YIELDS HUNDREDS OF PLASTIC BOTTLES AND OTHER PLASTIC WASTE (Posted 15th November 2019) While on a weeklong tour of the Kenya coast, following the launch of nonstop flights by Uganda Airlines between Entebbe and Mombasa, did opportunity arise to pay a visit to the Mombasa Serena Beach Resort & Spa and congratulate Mr. […]
Seychelles government struggles to secure funds for Air Seychelles bail out
30 MILLION US DOLLARS NEEDED TO SETTLE AIR SEYCHELLES DEBT TO ‘PARTNER‘ ETIHAD (Posted 15th November 2019) Information coming from the Seychelles suggests that the government is seeking ways and means to secure a bank loan which will permit Air Seychelles to pay an accumulated debt to partner Etihad, itself an airline now struggling with […]
Kampala Serena Hotel launches Festive Season programme
KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL UGANDA’S CHRISTMAS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOCUSES ON GIRLS THIS YEAR (Posted 15th November 2019) #KEEPAGIRLINSCHOOL Serena Hotels Uganda continues to focus its efforts on ensuring that it supports initiatives that make a tangible and positive difference within the communities around its Hotels. From gender inequalities, forced marriages to the stigma of menstruation, […]
Sands at Nomads attains EcoTourism Kenya’s Gold ranking
DIANI BASED ‘SANDS AT NOMADS‘ ATTAINS ECOTOURISM KENYA’S GOLD RATING (Posted 15th November 2019) While touring the Kenya coast following the inaugural flight by Uganda Airlines from Entebbe to Mombasa, did EcoTourism Kenya share the news that Diani based Sands at Nomads had attained the coveted Gold Standard certification, after previously holding the Silver Standard. […]
Brussels Airlines prepares for changes in the ‘Miles and More’ loyalty programme
CHANGES IN ‘MILES AND MORE‘ PROGRAMME TO TAKE EFFECT IN JANUARY 2021 (Posted 14th November 2019) Miles and More simplifies for more transparency Point system for frequent flyer status easy to understand allowing more transparency. In future, Frequent Traveller and Senator status will be granted for life for long-term loyalty. All changes apply to flights […]
#UNWTO and #UNESCO hold 4th joint conference on tourism and culture
#Zimbabwe Tourism heading to #China for #CITM
ZIMBABWE PROMOTING HER TOURISM ATTRACTIONS AT THE CHINA INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL MART (Posted 14th November 2019) All is set for Zimbabwe’s participation at the China International Travel Mart (CITM) to be held in Kunming, China from 15th to 17th of November 2019 at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The objective of Zimbabwe’s participation […]
#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 14th 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 […]
South African Airways cancels most flights ahead of strike action
Breaking news: SAA cancels Friday, Saturday flights South African Airways (SAA) has cancelled nearly all domestic, regional and international flights scheduled for November 15th and 16th. The cancellations follow an announcement by the South African Cabin Crew Association (Sacca) and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) that their members will embark on […]
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
CCA IN THE NEWS 2020 U.S.-Africa Business Summit to be hosted in Morocco June 2020 Marrakech, Morocco The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will host the next edition of the U.S -Africa Business Summit in June 2020 in Marrakech, Morocco. Read More Here. CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS #EthiopianAirlines celebrates the arrival of its Airbus […]
#IATA – Improving Accessibility and Inclusion in Air Travel
Improving Accessibility and Inclusion in Air Travel First Industry Event Wraps up in Dubai Last week, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded its inaugural Global Accessibility Symposium, the first event of its kind seeking to improve the air travel experience for passengers with disabilities. Hosted by Emirates in their home city of Dubai, the […]
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 turns attention to Rural Tourism in #Africa
UNWTO puts on the map its Agenda for Africa and Rural Tourism perspective at a key continental workshop in South Africa Africa – November 12, 2019 Courtesy of Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has shared with experts and international development stakeholders in Johannesburg, South Africa, its vision and action plan for […]
African Parks News Updates
“Saving Africa’s Parks” The growing elephant population in Zakouma National Park, Chad, Chad © Brent Stirton “To rescue the continents iconic wildlife from poaching and other human threats, one conservation group is treating degraded parks as if they were failing businesses in need of new management. It’s working” begins the feature article about African Parks […]
#Sabre survey suggests easing travel across #Africa will increase spending
EASING TRAVEL OBSTACLES IN AFRICA CAN INCREASE SPENDING BY A WHOPPING 27 PERCENT (Posted 13th November 2019) Consumers would be more willing to travel if they were able to move freely within the continent, and if travel pain-points were addressed Spend among African travellers could increase by 27 percent over the next year if they […]
#TripAdvisor names #Africa’s top ten travel destinations
MARRAKECH LEADS AFRICA’S TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS (Posted 13th November 2019) (All images courtesy of TripAdvisor) Marrakech was named by TripAdvisor as Africa’s top travel destination, also making it into position 9 of the global top ten rankings just published by the company. In fact did Morocco make three appearances in the top ten for Africa, […]
Victoria’s clock tower works again
ICONIC CLOCK TOWER IN THE HEART OF VICTORIA NOW BACK IN WORKING ORDER (Posted 13th November 2019) Victoria, the capital city of the Seychelles, is often referred to as the world’s smallest capital and equally often as the Capital of the Kreol World. In the center of Victoria stands a landmark literally every visitor to […]
Travellers Beach Hotel in Bamburi appoints Hilary Siele as new GM
HAPPY RETIREMENT WISHES TO FRED KIURU (Posted 13th November 2019) (Hilary Siele on the left and Fred Kiuru on the right) Visits to Kenya in general and Mombasa in particular always yield interesting information, justifying my regular presence in this country. In news from Mombasa’s hospitality scene can ATCNews now wish long time friend Fred […]
#NTW2019 – Nigeria Travel Week 2019 now just days away
Are You Ready for Nigeria Travel Week 2019? We are so excited as the third edition of Nigeria Travel Week begins in a few days. From Sunday 17th November – Saturday 23rd November, at different venues in Lagos State, Nigeria Travel Week will bring together tour operators, travel agents, airlines, restauranteurs, investors and indeed all […]
The Fisayo’s take about the #NTW2019 #NigeriaTravelWeek
5 things to look forward to in at Nigeria Travel Week 2019 by thefisayo First off, if you do not know anything about the Nigeria Travel week and the Nigeria Travel Awards, I would suggest you click on the two links below to catch up. Once you are done with those, you can then come […]
#BREAKING NEWS as Kenya Civil Aviation cracks down hard on Silverstone
SILVERSTONE FLEET GROUNDED ON AIRWORTHINESS CONCERNS (Posted 12th November 2019) The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority has with immediate effect grounded the Dash 8 fleet of Silverstone Air to allow for added investigations to be carried out following two serious incidents the airline suffered over the past weeks. First did a Fokker 50 fail to take […]
Investment Fund aims for women entrepreneurs in #Africa
‘SHEINVEST’ HOPES TO LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS (Posted 12th November 2019) Sheinvest – New Initiative to Mobilise EUR 1 Billion for Women across Africa The European Investment Bank (EIB) has launched SheInvest, a new initiative to boost gender equality and female economic empowerment The European Investment Bank is unlocking transformative investment […]
#AviaDevEurope White Paper now available
ATCNEWS SHARES #AVIADEVEUROPE2019 WHITE PAPER WITH READERS (Posted 12th November 2019) Dear ATCNews Readers, We are sorry you could not join us this year at AviaDev Europe 2019. As a valued reader interested in the aviation industry we wanted to share with you a white paper detailing the key findings from the AviaDev Europe conference […]
