French Minister for Economy and Finance visits Ethiopian Airlines HQ
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES GROUP CEO WELCOMES FRENCH MINISTER (Posted 24th July 2019) A French delegation led by the French Minister of Economy & Finance Bruno Le Maire visited Ethiopian Airlines on Monday July 22nd. Upon their arrival at EthiopianAirlines head quarters was the delegation welcomed by Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr Tewolde GebreMariam and […]
#AHIF2019 receives massive support boost from public and private sector in Ethiopia
ETHIOPIA BACKS AHIF’S RETURN TO ADDIS ABABA (Posted 24th July 2019) Prominent figures from Ethiopia’s public and private sectors have spoken out publicly to welcome the return to Addis Ababa of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (www.AHIF.com), which is the premier tourism and hotel investment conference in Africa, and to encourage others to attend. […]
Republic of Congo opens key protected area to oil exploration
HAS NOUABALE-NDOKI NATIONAL PARK IN CONGO JUST RECEIVED A DEATH SENTENCE? (Posted 24th July 2019) Courtesy of John C. Cannon, Mongabay The government of the Republic of Congo has, according to its own maps, opened up new areas for oil exploration in sections of the world’s largest peatlands and Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, a celebrated rainforest. […]
3rd Edition of the West African Jollof Rice War is here
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 […]
Illicit trade in blood ivory and pangolin scales continues unabated
SINGAPORE CUSTOMS SEIZES NEARLY 9 TONS OF BLOOD IVORY FROM CONGO (Posted 23rd July 2019) Singapore has made its largest ever seizure of smuggled ivory, impounding a haul of nearly nine tonnes of contraband tusks from an estimated 300 elephants, according to authorities. The illegal cargo, discovered on Sunday in a container from the Democratic […]
Mount Kenya Trust News Updates
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES: April to June 2019 COMMUNITY RANGERS Our rangers were back fighting fires in April after another blaze, started in the Sirimon Area, spread rapidly. Coordination was set up at Nanyuki Civil Airstrip again, while the operations command centre was based further north at Sirimon. The fires were fought by aircraft, the Kenya Wildlife […]
#AFRAA Secretary General’s message to member airlines
Word from the Secretary General We recently held our 8th Aviation Stakeholder’s convention which took place in Mauritius and brought together more than 300 delegates from across the globe to stimulate dialogue, build sustainable networks to create a more competitive environment for business and improve the aviation support base on the continent.This year’s theme, “winning […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
A TCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Fastjet #Zimbabwe apologizes to customers over schedule changes
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LEADS TO SCHEDULE DISRUPTIONS FOR FASTJET ZIMBABWE (Posted 23rd July 2019) Fastjet Zimbabwe overnight extended their apologies to their customers for the unintended inconveniences realised due to maintenance on their aircraft, which has resulted in some recent flight disruptions. Owing to both scheduled aircraft maintenance and an additional technical fault on another aircraft, […]
#WTMLatinAmerica – save the dates
Hint: it’s bigger than you imagine Travel changes lives! Have you ever stopped to think how your work in the travel and tourism industry has a direct impact on people’s lives? We asked our exhibitors what they think about this and the responses we got made us certain that working in this industry is something […]
#Akagera News Updates from #AfricanParks
Hello and welcome to our second quarterly newsletter of 2019. Following the rains of March, April and May and even into June, the dry season has arrived; here comes the summer! And some exciting news from a dry and dusty Akagera… Five Eastern black rhinos from Europe translocated to Akagera National Park in Rwanda. If […]
#AviaDev spreads wings to further boost African aviation
AviaDev forges partnership with China to further develop African aviation AviaDev Africa is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with AT@China Forum, 2019 Aviation and Tourism Forum China, which is the ideal place to meet and develop network with Chinese airports, airlines and destinations. It is an opportunity to learn from the experienced and get […]
Addis Ababa launches Convention Bureau
NEW ADDIS ABABA CONVENTION BUREAU PRECURSOR FOR NATIONAL INSTITUTION TO PROMOTE MICE TOURISM (Posted 22nd July 2019) (File photo of Mr. Kumneger Teketel Woldegebriel) Takele Uma Benti, the Mayor of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city, has just announced the formation of a convention bureau under the auspices of the city administration, to in the future […]
#UNWTO Secretary General returns to #Africa, again
UNWTO Secretary General on official working visit to Zambia Africa – July 22, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili is on an official working visit to the southern African country of Zambia at the invitation of the Zambian Government. The UN […]
#AirSeychelles and Seychelles Tourism continue their partnership
MARKETING ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN SEYCHELLES TOURISM AND AIR SEYCHELLES TO CONTINUE (Posted 22nd July 2019) The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB)-Seychelles destination’s marketing body- and its national airline counterpart Air Seychelles have officially renewed their joint marketing agreement. This agreement will reinforce their collective support in promoting the destination, once more. Mrs. Sherin Francis – STB Chief […]
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
#AirIndia to launch #Nairobi flights on World Tourism Day
AFTER AN ABSENCE OF SEVERAL YEARS DOES AIR INDIA RETURN TO KENYA IN SEPTEMBER (Posted 22nd July 2019) On the 27th of September, a day recognized around the world as UNWTO’s ‘World Tourism Day‘, will Air India return to Nairobi. The Indian flag carrier will initially serve the route with four flights per week using […]
Tour D’EAC 2019 set for Kampala launch on 01st of August
EAST AFRICA’S LARGEST CYCLING EVENT NOW RACING TOWARDS THE STARTING LINE (Posted 21st July 2019) The launch of the 2019 edition of the Tour D’EAC is now just 10 days away, expected to take place in Kampala on the 01st of August. The cycling tour across the entire Eastern African region will be flagged off […]
#KampalaSerenaHotel – Fit for Royals means fit for You
CNN TRAVEL NAMES THE KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL AS ONE OF SEVEN IN THE WORLD LOVED BY ROYALTY (Posted 20th July 2019) Selina Julien of CNN has listed seven hotels and resorts around the world, she says are fit for royalty and in fact loved by them. Clivenden House in the UK is among those as […]
Tape on aircraft engine kicks off social media storm
SAFE OR NOT SAFE – THAT IS NOW THE QUESTION (Posted 20th July 2019) ‘On a recent flight (guess which airline) we flew on a wing, prayer and sticky tape! ‘ wrote Daniel Kalinaki in a tweet earlier today, triggering an avalanche of comments which went way beyond just his Twitter account. As the wave […]
#Akwaaba Travel Market and #ATQNews nominate ATCNews Publisher
ATCNEWS PUBLISHER NAMED AMONG THE 100 GLOBAL TOURISM PERSONALITIES IN AFRICA FOR 2019 (Posted 19th July 2019) ATCNews’ role in promoting travel to and across Africa has been recognized by media partner ATQNews – published in Lagos / Nigeria – the Akwaaba Travel Market and the various partner organizations of West Africa’s largest tourism trade […]
#Malawi News Updates – courtesy of African Parks
Malawi: The Warm Heart of Africa Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi Herds of elephants fill Nkhotakota; cheetahs balance atop termite mounds while lions roar within Liwonde; and every “Big Five” animal roams throughout Majete. This is Malawi. Malawi is known as the "Warm Heart of Africa" because of the kindness of its people. But more recently, […]
#AirTanzania to buy two more #Airbus #A220
AFTER THE LAUNCH OF MUMBAI IS IT FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR AIR TANZANIA (Posted 19th July 2019) Air Tanzania earlier this week launched their long awaited flights to Mumbai in India and will initially operate three flights per week as mentioned by ATCNews. An announcement by President Magufuli, made on that day, now suggests that […]
#BrusselsAirport News Updates
New: heavenly Hannover or bustling Bristol Great news! From September 2019 onwards, you’ll be able to fly to 2 new destinations with Brussels Airlines. Do you want to enjoy nature again in autumn? Then the dazzling parks and gardens of Hannover are a fantastic choice. Brussels Airlines flies to this destination five times a week, […]
#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 19th July 2019) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
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
#Kampala Sheraton Hotel turns its attention to the 4th floor
REFURBISHMENT AND MODERNIZATION AT THE SHERATON KAMPALA HOTEL MOVES TO THE 4TH FLOOR (Posted 19th July 2019) The ongoing work at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, which previously involved several of the upper floors of the hotel, has now moved to the 4th floor. Rooms are undergoing upgrading and modernization in order to keep the hotel […]
#RusingaFestival2019 – mark your diary
8TH EDITION OF THE RUSINGA FESTIVAL SET FOR DECEMBER 19TH AND 20TH (Posted 19th July 2019) The Rusinga Festival celebrates its 8th edition on Rusinga Island from the 19th to the 20th of December. The festival offers two days of music, fashion, film, food, artistry, literature, sports and conversations that take visitors back in time […]
#Uganda set to licence tour guides
Uganda Tourism Board to license tour guides Africa – July 19, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has embarked on a drive to license all tour guides in the country. Hospitality lectures will be offered to all tour guides and also meeting stakeholders such as the tourism police […]
Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport sets new passenger and flight record
NEARLY 30.000 PASSENGERS AND 310 FLIGHTS SET NEW RECORD AT BOLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 19th July 2019) Ethiopia’s main international aviation gateway, Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, on Wednesday this week set a new passenger and flight handling record. 310 aircraft landed and took off from the airport and 29.528 passengers – 8.500 of […]
