#Radisson announces the signing of 11 new hotels across #Africa
RADISSON HOTELS PORTFOLIO IN AFRICA NOW COMES CLOSE TO 100 HOTELS (Posted 24th September 2019) Radisson Hotel Group (https://www.RadissonHotelGroup.com/), one of the world’s largest hotel groups, earlier today announced the signing of 11 new hotels in Africa within the first nine months of 2019, accelerating its expansion across the continent. This brings the Group’s African […]
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
Aleph Hospitality marks entry into #Tanzania with two agreements for #Zanzibar
ZANZIBAR ENTRY COMES HOT ON THE HEELS OF ANNOUNCEMENT FOR KISUMU / KENYA (Posted 24th September 2019) Hot on the heels of ATCNews reporting about Aleph Hospitality getting into the Kenyan market with a new Protea Hotel by Marriott are news coming in that the company has signed two new properties in Zanzibar. https://atcnews.org/2019/09/10/new-protea-hotel-by-marriott-coming-to-kisumu-kenya/ Independent […]
#WTMA2020 – Ecofriendly Africa
6 – 8 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Stand Enquiry Why Exhibit New to Exhibiting Event Programme WHY IS AFRICA ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP ECO-TOURISM DESTINATIONS? Enhance your travel experience through eco-tourism and be one of many responsible travellers contributing to the preservation of our planet. When traveling as an eco-tourist, you help […]
#AirNamibia has to once again confirm ongoing operations
AIR NAMIBIA CONTINUES TO FLY AS SCHEDULED (Posted 23rd September 2019) Given the media hype in Namibia over the national airline’s projected imminent demise, has the airline once again gone on record to confirm continued operations. Only a month ago did a similar scenario unfold but good to their word has the airline continued to […]
#Hilton reaches 100 hotels in #Africa
MAJOR MILESTONE FOR HILTON AS PROPERTIES ACROSS THE CONTINENT REACH THE 100 MARK (Posted 23rd September 2019) Signing of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston also marks African debut for Hampton by Hilton Hilton (http://www.Hilton.com) today announced at the African Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) the signing of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston, a deal which marks […]
Marriott to add 40 new properties across Africa
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION IN AFRICA (Posted 23rd September 2019) Company announces four new deals including entry into Cabo Verde. Development pipeline expected to drive owner investment of over $2 billion and generate 12,000 new jobs From the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Addis, Marriott International (http://www.Marriott.com) reinforced its commitment to Africa by announcing […]
#BrusselsAirlines flies fashion competition winner Clare Asiimwe to Rome
FASHION COMPETITION WINNER FLIES TO EUROPE WITH BRUSSELS AIRLINES (Posted 23rd September 2019) 20 finalists took part in this year’s fashion show organised by the Italian embassy in Uganda, dubbed the ‘Revolution Show’ which happened already way back in March this year. While the quality of presentations left no doubt about the mettle of the […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 29
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 23rd September 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. World Tourism Day 2019. b. UK travel giant Thomas Cook collapse is a worry to many – and stranding thousands of tourists. c. This week the eyes […]
#EcoTourism Kenya releases Eco Warrior 2019 shortlist
SHORTLIST NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE ECO WARRIOR AWARDS 2019 (Posted 23rd September 2019) Tourism, Jobs and the Green Economy – A Better Future for All Ecotourism Kenya has earlier today released the short list of finalists for the 14th edition of the Eco Warrior Award that recognizes innovation and leadership in responsible tourism. The finalists […]
#Tanzania’s Auric Air loses unblemished record
AT LEAST TWO KILLED IN AURIC AIR SERENGETI ACCIDENT (Posted 23rd September 2019) A Cessna Grand Caravan, registered in Tanzania as 5H-AAM and owned and operated by Auric Air, crashed earlier today only moments after taking off from the Seronera airstrip in the heart of the Serengeti, killing both pilot and one passenger on board. […]
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
#MKTE2019 – Get ready to meet your trade partners in #Nairobi at #KICC
Meet Auric Air at Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2019 Auric Air is exhibiting at MKTE (Magical Kenya Travel Expo) at KICC Nairobi, Kenya from 02 – 04 October 2019 We will be available at Stand V9 (TTB) Meet us to discuss exciting products for 2020 – 2021, various flight options within Tanzania, flights to Serengeti, […]
#Akwaaba kicks off as #Uganda shines
NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES AKWAABA AFRICAN TRAVEL MARKET 2019 KICKS OFF AS UGANDA SHINES ON DAY 1 BY NIYI DAVID SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 Courtesy of David Niyi – More Cream Than Coffee – one of ATCNews’ media partners in Nigeria (Posted 23rd September 2019) The 15th AKWAABA African Travel Market kicked off to a bright […]
#WorldRhinoDay – As seen by #AfricanParks
There’s Hope for Rhinos Two of the five newly reintroduced European rhinos in Akagera National Park, Rwanda. Photo © Drew Bantlin Dear Friends, With fewer than 5,000 black rhinos remaining in the wild, and the poaching threat upon them, the news about these animals is often bleak and seemingly hopeless. But today on World Rhino […]
#WorldRhinoDay at #OlPejeta
Today is World Rhino Day, a day to salute all five species of rhinos. This year on Ol Pejeta we have more than ever to celebrate: our largest black rhino population ever, no poaching in almost two years and of course two recently created northern white rhino embryos. Today we share these victories with you, […]
#UNWTOGA2019
Major Decisions and highlights from 62nd UNWTO CAF Meeting Africa,World – September 21, 2019 Courtesy of Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The 62nd UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa (CAF) held within the context of the 23rd session of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly in Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, from 09th to 13th of September […]
#Zambia Tourism News – Courtesy of Gill Staden’s The Livingstone bi-Weekly
TOURISM NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA AND #ZIMBABWE Source: Gill Staden’s The Livingstone bi-Weekly, rebroadcast for ATCNews readers with Gill’s permission For the latest issue: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside this week: Chiinga Siavwapa Livingstone Sports Festival Water from Bangweulu to Zambezi? Conservation South Luangwa news Chamilandu has a baby President Lungu calls for conservation of the environment Capture […]
Ooni of Ife wins the first Africa Travel 100 Award
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 […]
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
#AirSeychelles adjusts Mauritius / Mumbai flights to optimize aircraft use
AIR SEYCHELLES REVISED SCHEDULE TO MAURITIUS AND MUMBAI (Posted 20th September 2019) Air Seychelles has today announced that the national airline will commence to serve the Mauritius and Mumbai route on Mondays effective 30th of September, 2019. The new service between Seychelles and Mauritius will replace the Tuesday flights while for the Indian market the […]
Guest Post by Njeri Kimani – Outdoor Episodes
Outdoor Episodes If it is Outdoor, It’s an Episode A Holiday Educational Trip! September 2019 I view life as a Continuous Learning experience and this episode was no different. During the school holiday, I like spending time with my little one. He is so much fun to be around. So one day we randomly wake […]
World Luxury Hotel Awards set to hand Kampala’s Mestil Hotel three prizes
MESTIL HOTEL IN KAMPALA TIPPED TO BAG THREE AWARDS IN UPCOMING CEREMONY IN FINLAND (Posted 20th September 2019) Information seen suggests that during the next World Luxury Hotel Award Gala, to be held at the Arctic Circle Hotel, Rovaniemi, Finland on the 12th of October this year, Kampala’s Mestil Hotel and Residences will collect three […]
#AirTanzania to add two more #Airbus #A223 aircraft to fleet
AIRBUS CONFIRMS ADDITIONAL ORDER FOR TWO MORE A220-300 FROM TANZANIA (Posted 20th September 2019) Air Tanzania will get two additional Airbus A220-300 aircraft, due for delivery in either late 2020 or early 2021, according to information received from Airbus in Toulouse. Air Tanzania was Africa’s launch customer for this aircraft type, bought when it was […]
#AirFrance to relaunch Seychelles flights
AIR FRANCE TO MAKE A RETURN TO THE SEYCHELLES COME 31ST OF OCTOBER (Posted 20th September 2019) Following the short lived operation by Air France subsidiary Joon, since then closed down and operations integrated into the mainstream airline, did the Seychelles lack direct flights to their key market in Paris / France. https://atcnews.org/2018/05/07/joon-launches-seychelles-flights/ Air France […]
#WTMA2020 – novel ways to engage tourism SME’s
Twitter: RedLip_PR Instagram: @RedLip_PR Facebook: RedLipPR LinkedIn: RedLip PR WTM Africa Partners with Seeza to Boost Southern African Travel SME’s World Travel Market Africa and Seeza Destination Network have partnered for #WTMA20 to establish the ‘Seeza Pavilion’ at the 7th edition of the African continent’s biggest B2B travel trade event from 6-8 April 2020. Aimed […]
Precision Air seeks Sales Executive for Uganda
JOB OPPORTUNITY IN UGANDA WITH PRECISION AIR (Posted 19th September 2019) JOB VACANCY Precision Air Services Plc is a private Tanzanian airline which operates in partnership with Kenya Airways, with its strategies to expand wings beyond East Africa and Africa. In order to keep our services at a higher level and meet our customers’ maximum […]
Air Seychelles – flying greener and leaner
AIR SEYCHELLES COMMITS TO REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINT (Posted 19th September 2019) Air Seychelles has announced that the airline is moving forward with its corporate social responsibility programme to reduce carbon emissions, reinforcing its commitment towards sustainability. Apart from investing in a series of electric equipment to reduce fuel dependency in its ground operations, the arrival […]
#Seychelles bags the next #UNWTO CAF meeting
#UNWTOGA: 63rd CAF Meeting moves to Seychelles September 2019 Africa Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfrique The beautiful island of the Republic of Seychelles has been confirmed as the country to host the 63rd Commission for Africa Meeting (CAF) in 2020. The decision was reached after member states at the 62nd Commission meeting held […]
Kenya Airways cuts Libreville and Cotonou
AS KENYA AIRWAYS DROPS BENIN AND GABON IS RWANDAIR THE MAIN BENEFICIARY (Posted 19th September 2019) Mounting losses on the routes from Nairobi to Libreville and Cotonou, and stiff competition from the likes of Ethiopian Airlines and in particular RwandAir, have seen Kenya Airways throw in the towel and, effective 14th of October, axe the […]
