Akwaaba proves itself to be the undisputed number one in West Africa
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 […]
CITES Secretary General under fire for ditching impartiality
HIGUERO CAUGHT ON CAMERA ENDORSING WILDLIFE TRADE IN YOUNG ELEPHANTS (Posted 01st October 2019) New CITES Secretary General Yvonne Higuero must be cursing her bad luck being caught on camera making comments which expose her for shedding the impartiality her office requires and taking sides in a matter which the most recent CITES GOP18 comprehensively […]
Lucky escape for LAM passengers in Maputo
30 OCCUPANTS ESCAPE WITH A FRIGHT AS AIRCRAFT SLIDES OFF RUNWAY AFTER LANDING (Posted 01st October 2019) (Pictures courtesy of Ti Ernesto @TioErnesto3 via Twitter) An Embraer ERJ 145 yesterday late afternoon encountered a landing incident after touching down in Maputo / Mozambique. The aircraft, owned and operated by Mocambique Expresso, performed the flight for […]
Kampala ahead of Addis and Dar es Salaam when it comes to new hotel investments
KAMPALA NEW HOSPITALITY MARKET AHEAD OF ADDIS ABABA AND DAR ES SALAAM (Posted 01st October 2019) In East Africa, the Top Investment Hospitality Markets are Kampala, Addis Ababa, and Dar es Salaam Acknowledged as one of the continent’s leading hospitality investment experts, Wayne Troughton of HTI Consulting shared unique insights on the Top 5 and […]
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
Anderson exits KAA as Gitari named Acting CEO
LACKLUSTRE PERFORMANCE BY HIGHLY PAID EXPATRIATE AT THE HELM OF THE KENYA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY COMES TO AN END (Posted 01st October 2019) Mr. Alex Gitari, the substantive Finance Director of the Kenya Airports Authority, has been named as Acting CEO for the organization, now that luck- and hapless Jonny Anderson has departed from KAA. https://atcnews.org/2019/08/31/kaa-boss-quits-ahead-of-end-of-term/ […]
Victory for conservancies as Kenya Revenue Authority loses in court
LEWA CONSERVANCY WINS 80 MILLION SHILLINGS CASE AGAINST KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY (Posted 01st October 2019) A much hoped for victory in court for the Lewa Conservancy makes sure they can stay in business and continue with their A1* conservation work. KRA had demanded over 80 million Kenya Shillings in VAT after 12 years ago writing […]
Nigeria Travel Week approaches its third edition
HARNESSING THE CREATIVE TOURISM POTENTIALS OF CULTURE RICH DESTINATIONS (Posted 30th September 2019) The third edition of Nigeria Travel Week brings together aviation professionals, travel consultants, tour operators, hoteliers, restaurateurs, curators, travel tech and other tourism stakeholders to discuss trends and solutions for growth for the tourism industry in Nigeria and Africa. The Nigeria Travel […]
Eco Warrior Awards 2019 – The Full Story
#KENYA’S TOURISM MINISTER BALALA URGES PRIVATE SECTOR TO STEP UP SUSTAINABILITY (Posted 30th September 2019) Kenya’s Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Mr. Najib Balala has called on the tourism private sector to take the lead on sustainable tourism to better grow their businesses and the industry at large. Speaking at the 14th edition […]
Brussels Airport News Updates
More flights to Shenzhen thanks to Hainan Airlines As of 28 October, Hainan Airlines will fly not 2 but 3 times a week from Brussels Airport to Shenzhen. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday this Chinese airline brings you, with a direct flight, to the most important business city in the Pearl River Delta. You can […]
#UNWTO celebrates World Tourism Day #WTD2019 in style in New Dehli / India
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, was joined by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary-General […]
Kenya government shoots from the hip again as it denies Little shuttle services
WHEN EVER WILL GOVERNMENTS LEARN TO CONSULT BEFORE TAKING MAJOR DECISIONS (Posted 30th September 2019) By the CEO of Little Mr. Kamal Budhabhatti Sad news about Little Shuttle Normally I put email to my riders with good news. Today I have an exception. I would like to share some sad news with all of you. […]
Wilderness Safaris News Updates
WILDERNESS SAFARIS PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION CAPTURE THE SOUL OF AFRICA With fantastic prizes on offer, and a world-class judging panel, our Wilderness Safaris Photographic Competition is your chance to showcase the wonders and abundance of Africa. Due to popular demand, we have extended our competition deadline to 6 October 2019. Join us on a journey of […]
AC Hotels by Marriott bring Thought Leadership Series to Africa
A FIRST FOR AFRICA AS AC HOTELS BY MARRIOTT BRING SIGNATURE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP SERIES TO THE CONTINENT (Posted 30th September 2019) The AC Unpacked Series from AC Hotels Brings Together a Creative Class of Visionaries to Share Global Perspectives on Roots & Design AC Hotels, the carefully curated lifestyle brand from Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) marked […]
#Uganda’s AirServ plans to expand their services
AIRSERV TO BASE ONE CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN EACH IN JUBA AND DARFUR (Posted 30th September 2019) AirServ, a Ugandan registered airline with now five Cessna Grand Caravan on their fleet, has announced that one aircraft each will be based in Juba and another in Darfur, to support humanitarian missions. The two Cessna’s join another one […]
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
AVIAssist and Flight Safety Foundation sign comprehensive MoC
FLIGHT SAFETY FOUNDATION AND AVIASSIST TO WORK HAND IN HAND TO IMPROVE AVIATION SAFETY IN AFRICA (Posted 29th September 2019) Pictured above (from left to right) are Ron Louwerse, Chairman of the Board of the AviAssist Foundation, Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, Minister of Infrastructure & Water Management, the Netherlands, Margareth Kyarwenda, Secretary General of the Association […]
#WTMA2020 – How to become a hosted buyer
Unlock the Potential of World Travel Market Africa as a Hosted Buyer World Travel Market Africa’s Hosted Buyer programme is a facilitated networking programme which maximises business opportunities for qualified buyers, helping grow a network of reliable, high-quality suppliers at the African continent’s premiere B2B travel trade market. With more than 700 exhibiting companies at […]
South African Airways responds to pilots threats of a strike
ALREADY LIVING ON BORROWED TIME DO PILOTS NOW ADD TO SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS’ WOES (Posted 29th September 2019) Waiting for hundreds of millions of US Dollars to be released by the South African government to stay afloat – one of multiple similar bailouts in the past – is South African Airways now facing a new […]
New Lottery in Seychelles aims to lift the archipelago’s image to new heights
NEW LOTTERY TO REWARD WINNERS WITH LUXURY TRIPS TO THE SEYCHELLES (Posted 28th September 2019) In a VIP and international guests studded event at The Savoy, Seychelles’ based company MAZ Millions announced the launch of “The Seychelles Tourism Lottery“, the ultimate Seychelles luxury experience and “The Sport Experience Lottery” both available globally online from September […]
#MKTE2019 – so much more than just a tourism trade show
SEMINARS SET TO DRAW IN ATTENDEES TO DISCUSS ISSUES CRITICAL TO TOURISM TODAY (Posted 28th September 2019) The organizers of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo have paid extra attention this year to offer attendees added value by availing tourism trade seminars discussing issues of concern to the industry. Events are taking place from Wednesday next […]
Good news for Kenya’s rally sport on World Tourism Day
KENYA’S SAFARI RALLY RETURNS TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STATUS (Posted 28th September 2019) There was good news coming in for Kenya on World Tourism Day, when the FIA published their decision to include one of the world’s toughest rallies, the Safari Rally, once again in the World Championship calendar effective next year. The World Motorsport Council […]
Uganda Airlines takes delivery of two more CRJ900’s and set to launch Bujumbura flights
ALMOST THE LAST OF THEIR KIND AS UGANDA AIRLINES TAKES DELIVERY OF TWO MORE CRJ900’S (Posted 28th September 2019) Uganda Airlines has now completed the formalities for the handover of their last two CRJ900 aircraft, after ordering four last year and taking delivery of two already in service since the airline commenced operations at the […]
Uganda finally excels in ICAO assessement
UGANDA SCORES 81.8 PERCENT IN ICAO USAP-CMA AUDIT (Posted 28th September 2019) Uganda has received a special recognition from ICAO, the International Civil Aviation Organization based in Montreal, for efforts to step up aviation security. An ICAO Council President Certificate in Aviation Security was handed over to the Ugandan mission at ICAO earlier this week, […]
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 accelerates cooperation with DHL
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES FAST TRACKS DHL COOPERATION FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th September 2019) DHL-Ethiopian Airlines Logistics Services – a joint venture formed earlier this year between DHL Global Forwarding and Ethiopian Airlines – is stepping up its operations in Ethiopia. The company has now named Berhanu Kassa as General Manager. Previously Direct or of Logistics Services […]
Brussels Airlines reacts to Thomas Cook collapse with special holiday offers
BRUSSELS AIRLINES CANCELS FLIGHTS FOR THOMAS COOK VACATIONS AFTER COMPANY COLLAPSES (Posted 27th September 2019) Brussels Airlines was quickly out of the blocks when earlier in the week the airline cancelled several flights which were due to be operated for Thomas Cook, the European travel company which last week suffered a spectacular collapse, leaving at […]
#IATA – turning its focus on gender diversity
IATA Launches Gender Diversity Campaign Montreal – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025. The 25by2025 Campaign is a voluntary commitment by participating IATA member airlines. Key among the commitments of airlines participating in the 25by2025 Campaign are: Increasing […]
Kenya’s Lets Go Travel bags more Eco Warrior Awards
AND THE CATEGORY WINNER AND OVERALL WINNER OF THE 2019 ECO WARRIOR AWARDS IS … (Posted 27th September 2019) A colourful gala dinner at the Nairobi Serena Hotel last evening saw Let’s Go Travel emerge as a winner not just in their own category for which they were nominated but also as overall winner of […]
Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220 suffers engine failure
AIRBUS A223’S ENGINE FAILURE PROMPTS RETURN OF FLIGHT TC123 TO MWANZA (Posted 27th September 2019) Air Tanzania’s flight TC 123 from Mwanza to Dar es Salaam yesterday suffered an engine failure not long after taking off from the lakeside city. The aircraft had reached an altitude of just over 7.500 feet when the engine failed […]
