Fastjet Zimbabwe to serve the Bulawayo – Johannesburg route
NEW REGIONAL ROUTES IN THE MAKING FOR FASTJET ZIMBABWE (Posted 25th August 2019) Fastjet Zimbabwe has confirmed that the Minister for Transport has approved new regional routes for the airline. Among those will be a service between Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second largest city – and in September host to the country’s annual Sanganai / Hlanganani Tourism […]
Fastjet adds FlexiFlyer benefits to reward ‘premium’ passengers
‘FLEXIFLYERS‘ WITH FASTJET NOW ENJOY ADDED BENEFITS (Posted 25th August 2019) Fastjet Zimbabwe has launched a new set of benefits for their passengers booking the airline’s ‘FlexiFlyer‘ fares, which, while higher than the lowest possible fares available in the market, will in turn give a range of added benefits. At the airports in Harare, Bulawayo, […]
Air Tanzania aircraft impounded in Johannesburg
UNPAID LOANS COME BACK TO HAUNT AIR TANZANIA (Posted 24th August 2019) Frantic efforts are underway from the side of the Tanzanian government to obtain a release of one of Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220′ aircraft, which was impounded in Johannesburg and not allowed to take off for the flight back to Dar es Salaam. Informed […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways Appoints a New Director of Sales Development for the U.S. Northeast Region SAA South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa announces the appointment of Ms. Danielle Manegio as Director Learn More>> TOURISM Rwanda: American Tourists to Rwanda Grow By 114% – Travel Agencies […]
Lalibela – one of Ethiopia’s historical and cultural hotspots
LALIBELA VISITS MADE EASY – COURTESY OF ETHIOPIAN HOLIDAYS (Posted 23rd August 2019) Ethiopian Airlines’ holiday division, ET-Holidays, is now in a position to offer visitors to Ethiopia, but also transit passengers wishing to spend a few days in the country, two day tours to Lalibela, flights, accommodation, meals, transport and guiding services included. The […]
#OlPejeta breaks new ground attempting to revive the Northern White Rhino subspecies
No Images? Click here Groundbreaking Procedure Bring Us One Step Closer to Making a Northern White Rhino Dear ATCNews readers, Yesterday, August 22nd, 2019, was an incredibly exciting day. As you might know, our girls Najin and Fatu are the last two northern white rhinos on the planet. Sadly, neither of them are able to […]
Ethiopian Airlines launched cargo services to Hanoi
NEW CARGO FLIGHT LINKS ADDIS ABABA WITH BANGKOK AND HANOI (Posted 23rd August 2019) Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, the Largest Cargo Operator in Africa earlier today announced the launch of a once weekly freighter service to Bangkok, Thailand and Hanoi, Vietnam. Regarding the new service, Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, remarked, “Our new […]
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
South Korean tour operators to attend #Zimbabwe’s #Sanganai tourism fair
SOUTH KOREAN BUYERS TO EXPLORE ZIMBABWE’S TOURISM PRODUCTS AHEAD OF SANGANAI / HLANGANANI (Posted 23rd August 2019) Leading South Korean tour operators hopes to explore Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel Expo and sell Zimbabwe’s tourism products in that country and Asia at large. Cheng Shipak, who is among the buyers from South Korea confirmed they had booked […]
CITES votes down attempts to sell ivory stocks
SOUTHERN AFRICAN ‘IVORY SALE COALITION‘ SUFFERS MAJOR DEFEAT AT CITES MEETING (Posted 23rd August 2019) The latest attempt by a coalition of Southern African countries, to push through a proposal to sell ivory stocks, was soundly defeated yesterday at the ongoing CITES COP18 meeting in Geneva. Last minute lobbying failed when the vote was called […]
EcoTourism Kenya announces ‘long list’ of 2019 nominations for EcoWarrior
ECOTOURISM KENYA RELEASES NOMINATION LONG LIST FOR THE 2019 EDITION OF THE ‘ECO WARRIOR‘ (Posted 23rd August 2019) Ecotourism Kenya has just released the long list of nominees who will be contesting for the Eco Warrior Award in 2019. The Awards, held annually, recognizes efforts, innovations and exceptional achievements for promoting responsible tourism and enhancing […]
#Nigeria’s Medview airline forced to halt operation due to lack of aircraft
MEDVIEW FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE AFTER ALL AIRCRAFT GO INTO HEAVY MAINTENANCE (Posted 22nd August 2019) When news broke that Medview of Nigeria had halted operations for lack of aircraft was blame swiftly laid on the doorstep of the company’s top management for lack of foresight and lack of planning. It appears that all of 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
Precision, Performance and People: Re-Writing Our Narrative in Sustaining the Tourism Business
Precision, Performance and People: Re-Writing Our Narrative in Sustaining the Tourism Business A guest writer contribution by Bea Broda August 20, 2019: Winnipeg: Alain St. Ange is one of the most sought-after speakers on the world stage on the topic of tourism, and he was the keynote speaker at the 3rd International Business Tourism Conference […]
Uganda Airlines – a week and counting
ENTEBBE – NAIROBI TO BE FOLLOWED BY LAUNCH OF FLIGHTS TO DAR ES SALAAM AND MOGADISHU (Posted 21st August 2019) In exactly a week will the new Uganda Airlines begin to spread their wings into the East African skies in earnest. Equipped with two CRJ900 aircraft – two more of this aircraft type are expected […]
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
More about #WTMA2019
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 […]
