PrideInn Paradise attains 5 star rating
ANOTHER FIRST FOR PRIDE INN HOTEL GROUP AS THEIR PARADISE BEACH RESORT GETS 5 STARS (Posted 03rd September 2019) Information received from Mombasa indicates that the Paradise Beach Resort of the PrideInn Hotel Group was just awarded the coveted 5 star rating by the Tourism Regulatory Authority following an extensive inspection of the property. ATCNews […]
Ugandan journalist wins invitation to #AHIF2019 in #AddisAbaba
ISAAC KHISA WINS TRIP TO AFRICA HOTEL INVESTMENT FORUM IN ETHIOPIA (Posted 03rd September 2019) Each year APO Group offers African journalists the opportunity to attend major events as a part of its commitment to supporting journalism in Africa The APO Group (APO-opa.com), a leading media relations consultancy and press release distribution service in Africa […]
Coastal Aviation News Updates
September 2019 Schedule 2020/2021 Reduce Single-use Plastic bottles Coastal Anniversary Zanzibar Tourism Awards Greetings ATCNews Readers, We invite you to take a look at our monthly news and updates. Schedule 2020 / 2021 Download the latest release of our timetable and price list for flights beyond 1st June 2020. For your convenience new flights and […]
#IATA – helping to build capacity for the future of the aviation industry
Building Capacity for the Future The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2019 Global Airport & Passenger Symposium (GAPS) will focus on the theme of building capacity for the future. “More people want to fly. And the needs and expectations of travelers—new and old—are constantly evolving. Keeping pace with these demands 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
National airlines – now South Sudan wants to join the fray too
SOUTH SUDAN SETS ASIDE A BILLION SSPOUNDS TO BUY JET FOR PRESIDENT (Posted 03rd September 2019) The Republic of South Sudan, literally broke after years of civil strife, is apparently aiming at the establishment of a national airline, besides allocating 7.7 million US Dollars for the purchase or lease of a jet for President Salva […]
Hells Gate National Park – Bodies found as spotlight comes down on KWS
KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE UNDER SCRUTINY OVER HELLS GATE NATIONAL PARK DISASTER (Posted 03rd September 2019) After tragedy struck again over the weekend, following a similar incident in 2012, is the Kenya Wildlife Service’ safety protocol coming under scrutiny once more after seven people died as a result of flash floods racing through the park’s infamous […]
Diary of a Muzungu made a flying visit to #Watamu to see the whales
Gorillas, rhinos – even whales! Plus – are you free in Kampala this Thurs 5th September? An update from Charlotte Beauvoisin, Diary of a Muzungu Updates from Diary of a Muzungu | Uganda & East Africa Travel Blog Welcoming the whales to Kenya + Akagera’s new rhinos + Murchison Falls SAVED ? + let’s meet […]
#AviaDevEurope
Last 2 weeks to secure your one-to-one meeting schedule for AviaDev We have invested in a bespoke meeting system for AviaDev Europe which will be going live on 19 September for registered attendees to start selecting those airlines, airports and suppliers they want to meet during the event. Take a look at how easily you […]
Proflight Zambia launches new route
JOHANNESBURG TO NDOLA – OPERATED BY PROFLIGHT (Posted 02nd September 2019) (Picture courtesy of Ms. Charmaine Thome, General Manager AviaRep South Africa) Zambia’s leading airline Proflight has earlier today launched services between Johannesburg and Ndola, using a CRJ200 aircraft. The airline took delivery of its first 18-seat Jetstream 32 turbo prop aircraft in June 2005 […]
Ethiopia set for their inaugural National Hotel & Tourism Conference
ETHIOPIA TO HOLD FIRST EVER NATIONAL HOTEL AND TOURISM CONFERENCE (Posted 02nd September 2019) It is clearly a new dawn for Ethiopia’s tourism and hospitality industry as, organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in collaboration with the Ethiopian Hotel and Related Service Providers Employer’s Federation, the Addis Ababa Hotel Owners Association and Ethiopian […]
Great deal at the Mombasa Serena this week …
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Sanganai Zimbabwe – Hosted Buyers begin to arrive
SANGANAI PRE EVENT TOURS NOW UNDERWAY (Posted 02nd September 2019) The first group of international buyers from major source markets have started arriving in the country for pre-event tours ahead of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Mr. Givemore Chidzidzi, the Acting CEO has said. The 12th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo […]
IATA set for African Aviation Day in Nairobi
AVIATION – CONNECTING AFRICA (Posted 02nd September 2019) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2019 IATA Regional Aviation Forum, Kenya hosted by Kenya Airways will focus on the theme of ‘Aviation Connecting and Enriching Africa’. “Africa is set to become one of the fastest growing aviation regions over the next 20 years, […]
Gambia Tourism Board returns to Akwaaba 2019 with high expectations
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Africa World Airlines marks 7 years of successful flight operation Ghana’s most successful airlines, Africa World Airline (AWA), celebrated its 7th year of seamless flight operation in the industry. …more details Chief Operations Officer of the airline, Sean Mendis, in facebook post said: “Today marks 7 years […]
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
#Ghana’s tourism recovery continues to gather pace
TOURISM BECOMES CORE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN GHANA (Posted 02nd September 2019) Ghana is going full swing into the globally celebrated Month of Tourism with a wide range of activities lined up, culminating on World Tourism Day, falling every year on the 27th of September. The listing below shows in detail how diverse the various activities […]
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
Antoinette de Souza RIP
DEATH REUNITES ANTOINETTE DE SOUZA WITH HER LATE HUSBAND LEWIS DE SOUZA (Posted 02nd September 2019) Shocking news reached me while in South Africa for a tourism conference last week, that only months after my long time friend Lewis de Souza had passed, his wife Antoinette de Souza was also called home by the Lord. […]
Tragedy strikes at Hells Gate National Park – Again
FIVE TOURISTS AND THEIR GUIDE MISSING AFTER FLASH FLOOD HITS HELLS GATE NATIONAL PARK (Posted 02nd September 2019) Tragedy struck again at Hells Gate National Park, when a group of tourists and their guide got overwhelmed by a flash flood, caused by a severe rainstorm some distance away. Kenya Wildlife Service and other security agencies […]
Ethiopian Airlines shifts Enugu flights to Port Harcourt
AIRPORT CLOSURE FOR CONSTRUCTION WORK PROMPTS ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO SHIFT ENUGU FLIGHTS TO PORT HARCOURT (Posted 01st September 2019) The closure of Enugu Airport, effective this coming Tuesday 03rd of September – and lasting until at least the 23rd of November – has prompted Ethiopian Airlines to shift their flights to the city of Port […]
Air Tanzania aircraft remains impounded in Johannesburg
FAILED EFFORTS TO INTERFERE WITH COURT RULING KEEP AIR TANZANIA’S PLANE ON THE GROUND (Posted 01st September 2019) (Impounded Air Tanzania Airbus A220 seen yesterday under lock and key in Johannesburg) ATCNews had reported about the seizure of an aircraft owned by the Tanzanian government after landing in Johannesburg, at the time leaning towards suggestions […]
KAA boss quits ahead of end of term
ANDERSON THROWS IN TOWEL TO FOLLOW MIKOSZ INTO THE DUSTBIN OF KENYAN AVIATION HISTORY (Posted 31st of August 2019) Embattled Jonny Anderson, once seen as a miracle worker when he joined the Kenya Airport Authority similar to Sebastian Mikosz of Kenya Airways, now also quit his job ahead of the end of his term. Anderson […]
Air Zimbabwe to serve smaller airfields again to boost tourism
ZIMBABWE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE SMALLER SAFARI AIRCRAFT FOR AIR ZIMBABWE By Walter Nyamukondiwa Kariba Bureau (Posted 30th August 2019) Air Zimbabwe (Airzim) is set to resume domestic flights linking Victoria Falls and other tourist destinations, including Kariba and Buffalo Range by the end of the year. This is viewed as an important step in the […]
Ethiopian Airlines to go daily nonstop from Brussels to Addis come October
ETHIOPIAN UPGRADES BRUSSELS FLIGHT TO NON STOP SERVICES AS OF 28TH OF OCTOBER (Posted 30th August 2019) Reliable sources from Belgium have suggested that Ethiopian Airlines will up their game for their flights to the European capital when, as of 28th of October, they will link Brussels with Addis Ababa nonstop on a daily basis. […]
Royal Group of Zanzibar to open new airport hotel by Q3 of 2020
NEW AIRPORT HOTEL IN ZANZIBAR SET TO MEET MARKET DEMANDS (Posted 30th Aiugust 2019) A new airport hotel is under construction close to Zanzibar’s international airport, due to be completed in about a year’s time. The new hotel will offer 66 rooms and suites but also has several conference rooms available, the largest capable to […]
AFRAA’s Abderahmane Berthe pays visit to TAAG in Angola
AFRAA SECRETARY GENERAL VISITS TAAG ANGOLA AIRLINES IN LUANDA (Posted 30th August 2019) AFRAA Secretary General Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé met TAAG Angola Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rui Carreira, at TAAG Angola Airlines head-office during his visit to Angola on 26th of August 2019. The meeting assessed the state of development of air transport in […]
Wilderness Safaris News Updates
WILDERNESS SAFARIS WAS A FINALIST YESTERDAY NIGHT AT THE AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM AWARDS – A DEFINITE SIGN OF SUPERIOR QUALITY Zimbabwe Wild Dog Translocation BE PART OF AN INCREDIBLE CONSERVATION PROJECT Join us – and our partners Painted Dog Conservation and Capmount Lodges – at Chikwenya from 22 September to be part of 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
#Zambia Tourism News from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear ATCNews readers! I don’t know about you but I have a hard time believing it’s been a month already since our last newsletter! We’re now at the end of August, another incredibly busy month at the camps. Once again we received the visit of our lovely Mounir Hassanieh of Nachbaur Reisen. Mounir has been […]
