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
Tourism News from #Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY – COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 14th October 2019) ATCNews readers as usual can just click on the link below for the latest: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside: Elephants ZESCO Wildlife Capture in South Luangwa Failed Wildlife moving in to Sioma Ngwezi Kazungula – Sesheke Road – more complaints Tesla, a working dog in North […]
New Media Partnership between MIG, VoyagesAfriq and ATCNews takes effect
The first accurate source of B2B travel information on Africa in India India Outbound magazine partnered with Africa-based publications : VoyagesAfriq and ATC News By MIG Posted On : October 14, 2019 in News – India Outbound , Nairobi, Kenya Kojo Bentum-Williams, Publisher of VoyagesAfriq, Christine Nayagam, Director of Media India Group (publisher of India […]
Air Austral selects the #Airbus A220 for their fleet renewal
AIRBUS REVEALS REUNION’S AIR AUSTRAL AS NEW A220 CUSTOMER (Posted 14th October 2019) Only days after it became known that Czech Airlines has signed up for four Airbus A220-300 aircraft did Reunion based French airline Air Austral also put pen to paper after reaching a decision over which aircraft would fit best for their upcoming […]
Kampala’s Mestil Hotel & Residences named as Uganda’s ‘Best Luxury Business Hotel’
MESTIL HOTEL & RESIDENCES AT HAND IN ROVANIEMI TO COLLECT THEIR FIRST MAJOR AWARD (Posted 13th October 2019) Chris Pollard, General Manager of the Mestil Hotel & Residences in Kampala, was at hand to receive the property’s first major award after the hotel was named as Uganda’s Best Luxury Business Hotel. The World Luxury Hotel […]
Seychelles expects first of 50 cruise ships this season on 20th of October
50 CRUISESHIP PORT CALLS WILL GIVE SEYCHELLES MASSIVE BOOST IN ARRIVAL NUMBERS (Posted 13th October 2019) Seychelles Tourism sources have confirmed that the first of 50 cruise ships expected this season will dock at Victoria Harbour on the 20th of October. The Costa Mediterranea has a capacity to carry almost 2.700 passengers and while the […]
#Antonov crash leaves 8 dead in DR Congo
ANOTHER CRASH IN CONGO LEAVES 4 CREW AND 4 PASSENGERS DEAD (Posted 12th October 2019) (File picture of the crashed Antonov72) The crash of a Congo DR airforce Antonov AN72 near the town of Punia cost the lives of all 8 on board the aircraft. The plane, part of the Presidential Logistics Support, had left […]
Rhino Fund Uganda’s rhino breeding project records 25th birth
30 RHINOS ON THE ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY ATTEST TO THE SUCCESS OF THE RFU PROGRAMME (Posted 12th October 2019) Good news just came in from the Rhino Fund Uganda that another rhino baby was born late last evening. The calf is female and daughter of Waribe, who herself was born on the sanctuary and is […]
Uganda Airlines searches for new ‘vibrant’ CEO
WHO WILL BE UGANDA AIRLINES’ NEXT CEO (Posted 12th October 2019) (Picture courtesy of Arinaitwe Rugyendo@RugyendoQuotes) A search process has been initiated for the position of CEO of Uganda’s new national airline. This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Works and Transport Mr. Bageya, who in fact stated that the […]
#UNWTO holds Urban Tourism Summit in Kazakhstan
Global City Leaders Adopt ‘Nur-Sultan Declaration’ On Smart Cities At Urban Tourism Summit in Kazakhstan City leaders from around the world have met in the Kazakh capital of Nur-Sultan for the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Global Urban Tourism Summit. The Summit enjoyed the highest level of political support, with the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev […]
#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 11th October 2019) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! ATCNews in particular welcomes the hosted buyers and invited international travel media to Nairobi and we hope that this weekly overview of events will inspire them to take 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
Silverstone aircraft bound for Mombasa and Lamu crashes on take off
28 YEAR OLD FOKKER 50 AIRCRAFT CRASHES UPON TAKE OFF FROM NAIROBI’S WILSON AIRPORT (Posted 11th October 2019) (Picture by Charles Lee @CharlesLivuza on Twitter) An ageing Fokker 50, registered as 5Y-IZO, earlier this morning slid off the runway at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, while attempting to take off, ending up in the bush between the […]
#AviaDevAfrica reveals location and date of 2020 meeting
#BREAKINGNEWS AS #MADAGASCAR SELECTED AS HOST COUNTRY FOR #AVIADEVAFRICA2020 (Posted 11th October 2019) Africa’s primary aviation conference to improve connectivity between cities and countries will next year take place on the tropical island of Madagascar. Host partner for the event, which is taking place from the 06th to the 08th of May next year, will […]
#UNWTO takes focus on ‘sharing economy’
AS REGULATION PLAYS CATCH UP WITH INNOVATION DOES UNWTO PUBLISH FIRST SECTORAL OVERVIEW (Posted 11th October 2019) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published the first systematic overview of how both national governments and local authorities are addressing and managing new business models in the accommodation industry. The so-called “sharing economy” has experienced significant growth […]
Qatar Airways bags yet more major aviation awards
BUSINESS TRAVELER HANDS QATAR AIRWAYS FOUR MAJOR AWARDS (Posted 10th October 2019) Qatar Airways has been named ‘Best Airline’ at the prestigious 2019 Business Traveller Awards, held on Monday 7 October at London’s Royal Garden Hotel in front of 250 industry leaders. In addition to being voted ‘Best Airline’ by readers of Business Traveller, the […]
Air Seychelles helps boost destination visibility in the Indian Ocean region
JOINT EFFORTS TO BOOST VISIBILITY OF DESTINATION SEYCHELLES IN THE REGION (Posted 10th October 2019) Air Seychelles together with the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) recently hosted an interactive workshop in Mauritius to provide top selling agents with the latest updates about the national airline and destination Seychelles. The half-day session held at the Voila Hotel […]
#WTMA2020 – Preparations well underway to present innovations
Twitter: RedLip_PR Instagram: @RedLip_PR Facebook: RedLipPR LinkedIn: RedLip PR Innovation Continues to Boom at #WTMA20 Growing from strength to strength, World Travel Market Africa continues to go the extra mile in delivering innovation and the latest trends to the travel and tourism industry. With its promise of being even bigger and better, the 7th edition […]
#IATA confirms rise in passenger demand in August
August Sees Moderate Pick-up in Passenger Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August 2019 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to the year-ago period. This was above the 3.5% annual increase for July. August capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) […]
Ethiopian gifts 130 Sheba Miles members the coveted Gold Status
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES RAISES PROFILE OF 130 SHEBA MILES BLUE AND SILVER MEMBERS TO GOLD STATUS (Posted 10th October 2019) If you are Blue or Silver status ShebaMiles member who joined Ethiopian’s loyalty program during its commencement in 1999 and have been accumulating miles to enjoy the airline’s premium service, your time has come. The Ethiopian […]
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
Serena Hotels publish updated Madaraka Express tariffs
Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings from Serena Hotels. We wish to furnish you with Madaraka Express Special rates from 16th October to 22nd December 2019. The rates are commissionable to Travel Agents & Tour Operators at 10% to bona fide Travel Agents and Tour Operators.Happy Selling! Click here to download all our applicable rates and Offers
Northern Rangelands News Updates
STORIES FROM THE RANGELANDS NRT Quarterly SEPTEMBER 2019 ISSUE The White Giraffes of Ishaqbini The family of three giraffes fascinating scientists and conservationists across the world Ishaqbini’s famous ‘white giraffe’ has given birth to a second healthy calf – bringing the total number of white giraffes in the coastal conservancy to three. Some believe their […]
Africa Tourism Association News Updates
SEPTEMBER|OCTOBER 2 0 1 9 AFRICA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY IS NOW THE SECOND FASTEST GROWING IN THE WORLD Some 67 million tourists visited Africa in 2018, representing a rise of 7% from a year earlier, making Africa the second-fastest growing region when it comes to tourism, after Asia Pacific. VIEW MORE CS BALALA ELECTED TO CHAIR […]
Corporate Council on #Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE AfDB approves the funding of Kenya longest dual-carriage highway The Exchange The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the financing of Kenya’s north link road which when combined with the current section will make it the longest expressway in the country. The total project cost is €257.68 million, of which €178.02 million (69%) will […]
More from The Fisayo
#TravCulture: Hon. Najib Balala I had an interview with the Minister of Tourism, otherwise known as the Cabinet Secretary of Tourism and Wildlife – Honorable Najib Balala, this is one of my many highlights at the just concluded Magical Kenya Travel Expo #MKTE2019. CLICK HERE to read more of my highlights. See more! #TravCulture: Award […]
#BrusselsAirlines resumes daily Kinshasa flights
BRUSSELS TO KINSHASA – NOW EVERY DAY AGAIN (Posted 10th October 2019) Brussels Airlines now operates seven flights per week to Kinshasa again. At the same time, the Belgian flag carrier is gradually introducing its brand new Premium Economy Class on its African routes. Entebbe / Uganda to see the new cabin layout as of […]
Laikipia Forum Conservation News Updates
September Edition 2019 WILDLIFE Martin Protect Fence Monitoring Devices Enhancing the security of our endangered species It costs between $10,000 and $15,000 USD per year to protect each rhino in Laikipia. Ol Pejeta Conservancy has over 130 rhinos and is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Imagine their annual budget for rhino protection! […]
#IATA warns of fallout of US – China trade war on Air Cargo
US-China Trade War Weighs Heavily on Air Cargo Africa outperforms rest of the world The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.9% in August 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the tenth consecutive month […]
The #BrusselsAirlines team wishes every Ugandan a Happy Independence Day
LET’S CELEBRATE TOGETHER! Brussels Airlines wishes you a happy Independence Day! To celebrate this 9 October, you can enjoy for one week a 20%* online discount on all our flights to Europe and North America on our Economy Class return tickets. Book online now and pay on our website or within 72 hours at your […]
