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
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 30
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 09th October 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Costa Cruises announcement. b. Collapse of Thomas Cook. c. South Africa as a gentleman from South Africa is set to marry a lady from Kenya. d. Honoured […]
#BrusselsAirlines and #AWA sign cooperation deal
Africa World and Brussels Airlines interline to provide seamless travel for passengers Aviation – October 8, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Africa World Airlines (AWA), the Ghanaian airline based in Accra, and Brussels Airline, the member of Lufthansa Group and a Star Alliance member; have announced an interline agreement to better serve […]
#UNWTO News Updates Edition 5
– Edition #5 – October 08th 2019 – World Tourism Day 2019 Celebrates “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future For All” Tourism’s potential to build a “better future for all” is the central message of World Tourism Day 2019, which has been officially celebrated at a high-level summit in New Delhi. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, […]
OneWorld claims Business Travellers’ Best Airline Alliance Award
ONEWORLD TAKES BEST AIRLINE ALLIANCE AWARD FOR A RECORD 7TH CONSECUTIVE TIME (Posted 08th October 2019) oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance in the 2019 Business Traveller Awards, making it the seventh year in a row that the alliance has won the recognition. oneworld was selected as the Best Airline Alliance by Business Traveller […]
#MKTE2019 – as seen through the eyes of The Fisayo
Magical Kenya Travel Expo Highlights! by thefisayo Let me start by saying, if you do anything, do not forget to binge on my upcoming YouTube videos of my Magical Kenya experience. On my previous blog posts, I described my experience at some of the destinations I visited in Kenya as being blissful and adventurous at […]
#WTM London – Just Four Weeks To Go And Time To Claim Your Free Badge
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 […]
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
SGR – a long line of U-turns
FIRST ISSUING A FOOD AND DRINK PROHIBITION ORDER AND THEN MAKING A U-TURN – TEXT BOOK BEHAVIOUR BY KENYA RAILWAYS (Posted 07th October 2019) Kenya Railways has lifted their prohibition order to passengers on the SGR trains to bring food and drinks after a public outcry once again forced the company’s management to take down […]
Namibia grants Ugandans Visa on arrival
NAMIBIA MAKES TRAVEL EASIER FOR UGANDAN CITIZENS (Posted 07th October 2019) The latest Visa relaxation in Africa has benefitted Ugandans after Namibia has announced that Visa can now be obtained on arrival at a cost of 70 US Dollars, valid for tourism, meetings and conferences, visiting friends and relatives and to explore investment opportunities, up […]
#WTM London – what to expect
WTM London – The unmissable travel event of the year Need some inspiration? You’ll find it in the WTM London event programme. Discover speakers who’ll introduce you to new ideas, new approaches and new ways of thinking. This year’s programme includes: How live entertainment can drive youth travel – this panel session looks at how […]
#AviaDev helps to deliver new route
OSLO TO VALENCIA – NEW ROUTE INSPIRED BY AVIADEV (Posted 07th October 2019) AviaDev Europe is the only route development event taking place in the second half of 2019 will take place in Valencia on 23rd to the 25 of October. The networking event, which is entering its second year, is focused on creating opportunities […]
Final stages before the USA will rejoin #UNWTO
US READY TO RE-JOIN UNWTO AND THE GLOBAL TOURISM FRATERNITY (Posted 07th October 2019) A high-level delegation from the United States Department of State has met with head of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) as the country moves closer to rejoining the United Nations specialized agency for tourism. Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization […]
Uganda Airlines receives two more CRJ900 aircraft
ENTEBBE WELCOMES TWO NEW CRJ900 AIRCRAFT (Posted 07th October 2019) (One of Uganda Airlines new CRJ900’s seen leaving Canada enroute to their new home in Entebbe / Uganda) While the first of two additional CRJ900 aircraft, registered as 5X-KNP – standing for Kidepo National Park – touched down just around 15.00 hrs local time did […]
Africa World Airlines wins more Awards in Ghana
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 […]
Conservation challenges – not just in Africa
SAVING HEDGEHOGS – VERY SIMILAR TO SAVING OUR ELEPHANTS AND RHINOS (Posted 07th October 2019) Rachel Brown narrates the story of how challenging conservation efforts can be in Europe, and in this particular case talks about the hedgehogs, cute little spiky animals I recall having seen at one time or another in the past when […]
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 Kenya resumes flights into the Mara North airstrip
7th October 2019 AIRKENYA RESUMED SERVICE INTO MARA NORTH AIRSTRIP Dear ATCNews Readers, Trust you are well. We are pleased to advise the resumption of service into the MARA NORTH AIRSTRIP, MASAI MARA with effect from 5th October 2019 after satisfactory completion of repair works. For further information or for any clarification please contact AIRKENYA […]
Nakuru County set to start work on Naivasha Waterfront project
Kenya: Works on Sh300m Naivasha waterfront start in March Africa – October 7, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Nakuru County plans to build a Sh300 million waterfront, which to be used as the public entry point into Lake Naivasha. The development targets tourists who troop to Naivasha, especially at the weekend for […]
Air Tanzania axes Johannesburg route
DREAM TO GROW THE NETWORK TO KEY AFRICAN DESTINATIONS SUFFERS SETBACK (Posted 07th October 2019) Air Tanzania has confirmed that they will suspend flight operations to Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial capital, indefinitely. Tickets already paid for are due for a full refund and passengers booked will have to find another airline to reach South Africa. […]
Ethiopian turns huge profit in ‘most challenging year ever’
260 million reasons to smile 05th October 2019 Guest contribution by Kaleyesus Bekele The fastest growing airline in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has earned an operating profit of USD 260 million in the 2018-2019 fiscal year that ended in June 2019. The national carrier generated USD four billion operating revenue and made a net profit of […]
Rwanda mourns her losses following attack by DRCongo based rebels
SECURITY STEPPED UP SHARPLY FOLLOWING ATTACK BY CONGO BASED REBELS NEAR THE TOURIST HUB OF KINIGI (Posted 06th October 2019) At least 8 people were killed and a further 18 wounded in what is generally believed to be an attack by Congo based Hutu rebels, seeking revenge for the recent killing of their military leader […]
Ethiopian Airlines subject to growing speculation over an #Airbus #A220 order
WILL ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES EXPAND THEIR AIRBUS PORTFOLIO? (Posted 05th October 2019) There are growing indications that a decision to purchase new short and medium haul jets by Ethiopian Airlines may be imminent. ATCNews had in the past reported about ET’s evaluation process to determine which new single aisle jet might be the best fit for […]
UNWTO and EBRD join hands to promote SDG’s
INCLUSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM THE GOAL OF THE EBRD AND UNWTO COOPERATION (Posted 05th October 2019) EBRD and United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) join forces to achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goals The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Madrid Focus on fostering education in tourism for job creation and socioeconomic […]
Airlines welcome progress made in key areas at ICAO meeting
Airlines Welcome Significant Progress Made at 40th ICAO Assembly Montreal – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the significant progress made by governments at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Environment was at the top of the agenda, and after some robust discussions between states, there were two critical outcomes: […]
Getting ready for #WTMA2020 – one can never start early enough
Twitter: RedLip_PR Instagram: @RedLip_PR Facebook: RedLipPR LinkedIn: RedLip PR WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards Celebrate the Power of Storytelling The inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism Awards at #WTMA20 are set to shine a spotlight on exceptional individuals and businesses which have written the most compelling stories in the book of African travel. The […]
#MKTE2019 – Final Day of an action packed three days
Thank you for joining us for another action-packed edition of MKTE. We’re passionate about tourism in Africa and we love that all of our attendees have made business connections to increase tourism to our continent, and East Africa in particular. Today’s line-up is not to be missed. Of particular note are the India and Africa […]
Serena Hotels claim two Eco Warrior Awards
LAKE ELMENTEITA SERENA CAMP AND AMBOSELI SERENA SAFARI LODGE WIN AT TWO ECO-WARRIOR AWARDS (Posted 04th October 2019) Serena Hotel’s Gold Level Eco-Certified properties, Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp and Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge won two awards under the “Social Impact” category during the 2019 Gala Dinner of the Eco-Warrior Awards. The Eco-Warrior Award is an […]
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
#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 04th 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 […]
