Nigeria Travel Week reveals more programme details
#NTW2019 ORGANIZERS REVEAL MORE DETAILS ON UPCOMING EVENT (Posted 26th October 2019) The organizers of the Nigerial Travel Week 2019 have just released additional information about the upcoming programme components, giving yet more insight of what participants of the event can expect. 17th of November – The Upbeat Experience Venue: Upbeat Centre Time: 1PM Media […]
#Safarilink reminds passengers flying with them this Sunday of road closures
ROAD CLOSURE & DIVERSIONS 27th OCTOBER 2019 Greetings! The Standard Chartered Marathon will take place this Sunday 27th October 2019. Therefore; we request that passengers on our morning flights depart from their hotels at least an hour earlier than normal to make it to Wilson Airport in time allowing some extra time for the delays […]
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
Air Namibia resumes Luanda flights
AIR NAMIBIA RETURNS TO LUANDA (Posted 25th October 2019) Air Namibia yesterday announced their return to the Angolan capital of Luanda, effective this Sunday 27th of October. The airline will operate an Airbus A319, configured with 16 business class and 96 economy class seats, three times a week between Windhoek and Luanda, every Sunday, Wednesday […]
SA Express plans to launch Johannesburg Bulawayo flights in November
SA EXPRESS TO COMMENCE BULAWAYO FLIGHTS ON 18TH OF NOVEMBER (Posted 25th October 2019) SA Express announced yesterday that it will commence flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo effective 18th of November 2019. SA Express will operate seven flights a week between Johannesburg and Bulawayo, except on Wednesdays, but offer a double daily frequency on Fridays. […]
Quo Vadis Air Zimbabwe
AIR ZIMBABWE’S LAST OPERATIONAL AIRCRAFT IMPOUNDED IN SOUTH AFRICA OVER ACCUMULATED DEBTS (Posted 25th October 2019) Accumulated debts from landing fees, parking fees and other related charges led to the Airport Company of South Africa impounding the last operational aircraft of Air Zimbabwe, a Boeing B767. As a result were all subsequent flights yesterday cancelled […]
#Sudan – The facts of the current diseases outbreak
THE UN OFFICE FOR COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS SPEAKS OUT ON SUDAN’S DISEASE CRISIS (Posted 25th October 2019) Disease outbreaks in Sudan: Dengue Fever, Rift Valley Fever and Chikungunya Government authorities and humanitarian partners are actively responding to these outbreaks across the country Over the past couple of months, Sudan has been facing numerous disease […]
Globetrotter Agency aims high with planned NSE listing
NAIROBI SECURITY EXCHANGE’S IBUKA PROGRAMME BREAKS NEW GROUND BY TAKING GLOBETROTTER TRAVEL UNDER THEIR WINGS (Posted 24th October 2019) 10 months ago did the Nairobi Securities Exchange launch their IBUKA – a Kiswahili word for ‘Emerge’ – Incubation Programme, aimed to introduce new companies to the idea to list – after fulfilling all the legal […]
#BrusselsAirlines starts to sell the new Premium Economy in #Uganda
DISCOVER THE NEW PREMIUM ECONOMY CABIN IN BRUSSELS AIRLINES’ AIRBUS A330 (From 01st of November 2019) Ready to stretch out amongst the clouds? Discover our new Premium Economy Class from USD 1,050*. With extra legroom, a wider seat and a generous seat recline, you’ll arrive perfectly rested. 23% more legroom 56% more recline BOOK […]
The ‘Evolution’ of a Chef
CHEF RAMADHAN’S PROFESSIONAL GROWTH – WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THE GORILLA HIGHLAND SILVERCHEF COMPETITION By Chef Ramadhan Sindayigaya and ATCNews (Posted 24th October 2019) As the 2019 edition of the Gorilla Highlands Silverchef Competition goes underway in Musanze / Rwanda does past winner Chef Ramadhan from the Marriott Kigali Hotel share some insights with […]
The Fisayo shares more of her insights from her recent visit to #Kenya #MKTE2019
(The Fisayo on the immediate left and yours truly right opposite – at the Mara River with the ‘Fab Six‘ media team) #TravCulture: Destination Breakfast "Destination Breakfast", this is a big deal. Yes I made the name up. However, having a blissful breakfast at 8 am with the cool breeze sweeping my face is worth […]
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
Houston Marketing offers more Spotlight Workshops
SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOP TO SHOWCASE AFRICA TO ISRAELI TRAVEL INDUSTRY (Posted 24th October 2019) The Israeli Market to Africa & Indian Ocean Islands is growing rapidly. Last year 26,000 Israelis visited South Africa and 6000 went to Kenya. Israel has also become a prime target market for Tanzania and in particular Zanzibar with 20,000 arrivals in […]
#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 24th October 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 […]
Tchadia benefits from Ethiopian Airlines partnership
TCHADIA CARRIES OVER 27.500 PASSENGERS IN FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION (Posted 24th October 2019) Launched in October last year has Tchadia Airlines, a partner of Ethiopian Airlines which holds 49 percent of the company shares, uplifted over 27.500 passengers in its first full year of operations. From N’Djamena does Tchadia fly to two regional destinations […]
Cabo Verde Airlines pushes Luanda launch to mid 2020
CABO VERDE AIRLINES POSTPONES LAUNCH OF LUANDA FLIGHTS (Posted 24th October 2019) ATCNews in August reported that Cabo Verde Airlines was eyeing flights to the Angolan capital of Luanda by the end of this year. The latest information received from sources close to the airline however now suggests that this may be pushed to mid […]
Wakanow appoints interim CEO
ADEBAYO ADEDEJI TAKES OVER FROM OBINNA EKEZIE AS ACTING CEO (Posted 24th October 2019) Changes are underway at Wakanow, Africa’s leading online travel and tour companies, headquartered in Lagos / Nigeria as Adebayo Adedeji has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the company. Adedeji has been Wakanow’s Chief Commercial Officer and is the […]
Air Tanzania ups Mumbai flights to four a week as of mid November
AIR TANZANIA ADDS FOURTH FLIGHT TO MUMBAI (Posted 24th October 2019) The arrival of a second Boeing B787-8 Dreamliner this coming Saturday will give Air Tanzania the additional aircraft needed to expand their flight services from Dar es Salaam to Mumbai. It is understood that effective 15th of November a fourth weekly flight will be […]
Air Tanzania prepares for delivery of second Boeing B787 Dreamliner
AIR TANZANIA SET TO WELCOME A SECOND B787 THIS WEEKEND (Posted 24th October 2019) Air Tanzania is expecting, through the Tanzania Government Flight Agency (TGFA), the delivery of a second Boeing B787-8 Dreamliner, joining a sistership which is already in service since July 2018. The second such aircraft will also be configured in a two […]
#Safarilink makes vacation travel more affordable for students traveling with their parents
KENYA’S SAFARILINK LAUNCHES VACATION OFFER FOR STUDENTS (Posted 24th October 2019) STUDENTS SCHOOL HOLIDAY OFFER Jambo, Save big this school holiday with our students’ flight deals to Diani/Vipingo/Lodwar/Kitale ONLY@ Kshs.5000/= and Kisumu 4300/= one way. This offer is valid for travel between 23rd – 31st October 2019. To book your ticket, call our reservations on […]
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
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
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 […]
