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6 – 8 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa MOST COMPELLING TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION STORY ARE YOU A LEADER IN INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES THAT ARE REDEFINING TOURISM IN AFRICA? Telling stories that lie Under African Skies, the WTM Africa Awards is showcasing the best in class of the global travel and tourism industry, in front of […]
Onomo Hotels on expansion course as group acquires six more hotels
ONOMO HOTELS ADDS 6 HOTELS WITH 740 ROOMS IN CASABLANCA – RABAT – TANGIERS (Posted 21st August 2019) (The Dakar Onomo and the layout of a typical Onomo room) Once upon a time there were regular, ordinary three star hotels and then Onomo entered the market, redefining the three star concept with a range of […]
Rwanda Development Board announces Kwita Izina 2019 details
FINAL COUNTDOWN UNDERWAY FOR KWITA IZINA 2019 (Posted 21st August 2019) The Rwanda Development Board announced the Kwita Izina activity roadmap for 2019 at a press conference held at the Kigali Convention and Exhibition Village. Held under the ‘Conservation is Life’ theme, this year’s naming ceremony will take place in Kinigi at the foothill of […]
#UNWTO extends support to Cabo Verde
UNWTO supports Cabo Verde to develop its Tourism Satellite Account Africa – August 20, 2019 Courtesy of Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to support the Government of Cabo Verde in developing a Tourism satellite account (TSA) for the country’s tourism sector. Cabo Verde, an island country spanning an archipelago of […]
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
#Zambia Tourism News Updates – courtesy of Gill Staden
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY – UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND (Posted 20th August 2019) ATCNews readers can simply click on the link below for the latest: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside this week: Zambia Carnivore Programme – Denning Season for Wild Dogs In Kafue Conservation South Luangwa de-snares young elephant CISCO helps end poaching around Lake Itezhi-Tezhi More […]
#AviaDevEurope2019 gives tourism boards free access … as long as …
SPECIAL OFFER: Tourism Boards come to AviaDev 2019 with their airports for free! From the very beginning we’ve been vocal about the importance of partnerships between airports and their tourism boards for the sake of increasing the air connectivity. This year we’re taking it to the next stage – tourism representatives can come to AviaDev […]
Nairobi’s Sankara Hotel – ready to face more competition
SANKARA’S MOVE TO MARRIOTT’S ‘AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION‘ JUST ONE MEASURE TO FACE NEW COMPETITION (Posted 20th August 2019) With the completion of the hotel’s Presidential Suite and the 7th floor Sankara Executive Rooms – only the rooftop swimming pool area is still undergoing upgrading – is the market leader in the Westlands area of Nairobi […]
#RadissonHotels set to open second Radisson Blu in #Nairobi
RADISSON BLU ARBORETRUM DUE FOR OCTOBER OPENING (Posted 20th August 2019) Radisson Hotels is getting ready to launch their second Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi in early October this year. The brand new purpose built Radisson Blu Arboretrum Hotel and Residence will combine the classic hotel with apartments, adding some 233 rooms and suites to […]
Cabo Verde Airlines ties up wetlease of a B737 ahead of route expansion
LEASED AIRCRAFT TO PROVIDE CAPACITY TO INCREASE FLIGHTS AND DESTINATIONS (Posted 19th August 2019) Ahead of the launch of additional destinations in Africa – among them Lagos which the airline plans to serve five times a week – has information emerged that Cabo Verde Airlines has struck additional wetlease deals to provide the aircraft needed […]
New Visa processing rules at Kilimanjaro International Airport set to add hours of waiting
TANZANIA’S TOURISM TRADE UPSET ABOUT NEW ‘NO NOTICE‘ VISA PROCESSING RULES (Posted 19th August 2019) A number of Arusha based tour operators have voiced their concern to ATCNews about the new Visa processing regulations sprung on them and their clients, apparently without any notice or prior consultations. The changes, effective immediately, will require visitors entitled […]
#AviaDev launches ‘Scorecard’
AVIADEV LAUNCHES SCORECARD (Posted 19th August 2019) (Spot the author) Serving the community has always been at the core of AviaDev’s values and this is just another way of doing it: Take their free route development skills test which they call the #AviaDevScorecard and it´s a super easy online tool for all #routedevelopment professionals to […]
#CITES #COP18 – one more step needed to ban elephant exports
CITES COMMITTEE VOTES WITH 2/3 MAJORITY TO BAN ELEPHANT EXPORTS (Posted 19th August 2019) The regulator of global wildlife trade will likely ban sending African elephants captured from the wild to zoos after countries supported the move Sunday, in what conservationists hailed as a “historic win“. A large majority of countries voted in Geneva to […]
Seychelles Electoral Commission clears Alain St. Ange’s ‘One Seychelles’ party
ST. ANGE’S ‘ONE SEYCHELLES‘ PARTY GETS CLEARANCE TO ENTER PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION RACE (Posted 19th August 2019) Seychelles Electoral Commission chief Danny Lucas has handed Alain St. Ange and his ‘One Seychelles‘ party the clearance certificate, confirming that the new political force has complied with all requirements for registration. Alain St.Ange, the former Seychelles Minister of […]
The Africa- African Diaspora Tourism Association to be launched at 15th Akwaaba
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 […]
#WTMA2019
6 – 8 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Stand Enquiry Why Exhibit New to Exhibiting Event Programme WTM AFRICA PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE CONSERVATION OF OUR BEAUTIFUL CONTINENT. Our beautiful country boasts many natural wonders and is home to a large amount of wildlife as well as plant species and marine life. Conservation is 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
Finalists announced for African Tourism Leadership Awards in Durban
#ATLF2019 ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR AWARD CEREMONY (Posted 19th August 2019) Following a rigorous evaluation process by the Africa Tourism Leadership Awards (ATLA) adjudication committee, the finalists for the 2019 Awards have been announced. The committee was co-chaired by Judy Kepher-Gona, Executive Director at Kenya’s Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda, and Marina Novelli, Professor of Tourism […]
#Kenya leads conservation coalition against Southern African ivory trade plans
KENYA LED COALITION SET TO FIGHT IVORY TRADE PROPOSALS AT CITES COP18 (Posted 18th August 2019) Kenya’s delegation at the CITES COP18 meeting in Geneva will be spearheading the anti trade coalition which has been building up steadily over the past years, set to oppose proposals from Southern African countries which want to restart ivory […]
Ecotourism Kenya announces date and venue for the 2019 EcoWarrior Award Ceremony
AMBOSELI AND KILAGUNI SERENA LODGES ATTAIN GOLD STATUS BY ECOTOURISM KENYA (Posted 18th August 2019) The Nairobi Serena Hotel’s new ball room has been chosen as the venue for this year’s EcoTourism Kenya EcoWarrior Award gala dinner. While sadly no longer part of the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo – where the presence of hundreds […]
Nkuringo’s ‘Christmas Group’ no longer available for tracking says #UWA
NKURINGO SECTOR OF BWINDI NOW HAS ONE LESS GORILLA FAMILY FOR TRACKING (Posted 17th August 2019) The Uganda Wildlife Authority has according to information seen by ATCNews informed the travel trade that one of the gorilla families in the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla National Park is no longer available for tracking. In […]
Chimpanzee News from #Uganda
JULY 2019 News & Updates UPCOMING EVENTS African Primate-logy Conference 2nd -6th September Ape-giving day October 2019 Village Enterprise initiatives- Darwin Project 12th -15th August ? ? Volunteer at Ngamba Island Listen to the call of the Wild and dive into our volunteer offers at 10% off . GET OFFER NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE HEALTH CHECKS […]
#UNWTO News Updates
It has been a busy few weeks for UNWTO, filled with travel, high-level meetings and innovation. In this latest edition of the UNWTO Newsletter, read about the Secretary-General’s official visit to one of Africa’s most exciting tourism destinations. We’ve also strengthened our ties with Tajikistan, plus we’re working with ONCE to celebrate the most accessible […]
CITES’ COP18 to deal with 56 proposals for 550 species
CITES’ COP18 TO TAKE MAJOR POLICY DECISIONS (Posted 17th August 2019) The 183 countries that are Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, CITES, will adopt decisions and resolutions to expand and strengthen the global wildlife trade regime at CITES’ upcoming triennial World Wildlife Conference. The 18th such meeting, informally known as […]
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
Belgium to continue her support for Uganda’s tourism industry
NEW AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM CONFIRMS CONTINUED SUPPORT TO UGANDA’S TOURISM SECTOR (Posted 16th August 2019) Uganda and the Kingdom of Belgium have for long enjoyed cordial and warm relations, since Uganda attained independence. Wrote the Royal Belgian Embassy in Kampala on their Facebook page upon Ambassador Veestraeten being received by President Museveni […]
UK softens anti travel advisories against Kenya
KEY TOURIST AREAS IN KENYA NOW SPARED FROM UK’S ANTI TRAVEL ADVICE (Posted 16th August 2019) The Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the British government has finally lifted their negative travel advisory against key upcountry areas in Kenya but retained their anti travel advice against sections of the coast, reaching from the Somali border to […]
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
Tour D’EAC visits East African Community offices in Arusha
TOUR D’EAC GETS BLESSING FROM EAC SECRETARIAT AND SUPPORT FROM THE EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL and GIZ (Posted 15th August 2019) The noble idea to promote East African unity through a cycling race across the five core countries of the East African Community, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, has gained further momentum when the […]
Silverstone Air to launch flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Homa Bay
NEW DESTINATION TO SUPPORT TRADE AND TOURISM (Posted 15th August 2019) Following the acquisition of two Fokker 50 aircraft, recently reported on ATCNews’ social media platforms, has Silverstone now announced the launch of flights between Wilson Airport and the western Kenyan town of Homa Bay. The additional aircraft will further help to increase frequencies to […]
