#TheFisayo – Nominated for the Pyne Award
#TravCulture: Vote! Vote! Vote! Fam! Just incase you have not heard, "TheFisayo Brand" have been nominated for the BEST TOURISM INNOVATION USING TECHNOLOGY by the Pyne awards. This nomination is based on the 100s of videos I have released on my YouTube channel to promote tourism in Africa. This would make this my 3rd ever […]
#PoriniCamps and #GamewatcherSafaris – the latest news
Dear ATCNews readers, Greetings from us all at Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps! Here in Kenya the rainy season has come to an end and life is returning to the plains. Animals great and small are emerging to enjoy the fresh vegetation and lush green landscape. Guests at our Porini Safari Camps have been enjoying […]
Ethiopia Tourism gets a new CEO
SELESHI GIRMA APPOINTED NEW CEO OF ETHIOPIA TOURISM (Posted 31st July 2019) Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy appoints New CEO for Tourism Ethiopia Africa – July 31, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq and ATCNews Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has removed Lensa Mekonnen as the CEO of Tourism Ethiopia, replacing her with […]
#IATA releases 2018 statistics on connectivity
More Connectivity and Improved Efficiency 2018 Airline Industry Statistics Released The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released performance figures for 2018 showing that global air connectivity continues to become more accessible and more efficient. The IATA World Air Transport Statistics (2019 WATS) confirms that: 4.4 billion passengers flew in 2018 Record efficiency was achieved with […]
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
#Zimbabwe gets new acting Tourism Minister
Zimbabwe: Prez names Acting Tourism Minister Africa – July 30, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has appointed Industry and Commence Minister Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu as Acting Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry while substantive minister Prisca Mupfumira battles her corruption allegations in court. Minister Mupfumira is facing a slew […]
Growing anger as Kenya Airways problems impede traffic growth into Kenya
EMIRATES DENIED MORE FLIGHTS AS OTHER AIRLINES TOO CANNOT LAUNCH NEW SERVICES OR INCREASE FREQUENCIES ‘UNTIL KENYA AIRWAYS PROBLEMS SOLVED‘ (Posted 31st July 2019) Sentiments expressed to ATCNews – the publisher is in Kenya at present on another fact finding mission – ranged from disappointment to outright anger, when news broke to the country’s tourism […]
Gorilla Highland Silverchef Competition 2019 moved to #Musanze #Rwanda
SILVERCHEF COMPETITION 2019 TO TAKE PLACE IN RWANDA AGAIN THIS YEAR (Posted 31st July 2019) (2018 Silverchef Winner Chef Rama of the Marriott Hotel in Kigali) 2019 was to be the year, when the regional Gorilla Highlands Silverchef Competition should have moved to the city of Goma, for the first time ever incorporating Eastern Congo […]
#GorillaHighlands News Updates
Here it is, Gorilla Highlands News #4 (July 2019), delivered to you by ATCNews — please click on the image to download the PDF file (380 KB). If you would like to receive the newsletter via WhatsApp next time, just follow the link in the newsletter.
#ReunionIsland’s Piton de la Fournaisse erupts for the third time this year
FIERY SPECTACLE AGAIN FOR VISITORS TO REUNION ISLAND AS VOLCANO ERUPTS FOR THE THIRD TIME IN 2019 (Posted 31st July 2019) After the second eruption of 11 June 2019 which lasted three days, the Volcanological Observatory of Piton de la Fournaise (OVPF) noted a resumption of seismic activity of the Piton de la Fournaise and […]
Cruises become more popular amongst Kenyans
HOLIDAY BAZAAR LAUNCHES THE FIRST CRUISE SHOP TARGETING THE KENYAN MARKET (Posted 31st July 2019) Holiday Bazaar, a specialist agency in tailor made holidays, yesterday announced the launch of Cruise And Travel Planners, the first fully-fledged and flagship cruise shop in Kenya. The tailored offering will provide cruise travel packages specifically targeting the Kenyan traveller, […]
News Updates from #BrusselsAirport
Fly to the largest airport in the world from Brussels Airport From now on, Turkish Airlines will land in the brand-new Istanbul Airport. With its 1,440,000 m2, this airport claims the title of the largest terminal in the world! Dubai’s airport might be bigger when you add them up, but it consists of two buildings. […]
#Fancourt celebrates silver jubilee
BOOK NOW OFFERS STAY PLAY GOLF EAT HAVE FUN EVENTS IT’S FANCOURT’S 25TH BIRTHDAY THIS YEAR That’s 25 years of family, friendships and the freedom to enjoy a carefree holiday in beautiful surrounds. As an integral part of who we are, we’re delighted to be able to share our stories with you through our new […]
Aaron Munetsi appointed African Airlines Association AFRAA Director
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 […]
IHG moves to greater sustainability with decision to ditch bathroom miniatures
COMMENDABLE MOVE BY INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP AS SMALL PLASTIC BOTTLES FACE THE AXE AMONG BATHROOM AMENITIES (Posted 30th July 2019) End of the road for bathroom miniatures as IHG opts for bulk-size amenities to reduce plastic waste – move challenges other global hotel groups to do the same! IHG®, known as the InterContinental Hotels Group, […]
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
Bench Events and the APO Group sign multi year partnership deal
LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP AIMS AT WIN WIN FOR BOTH SIDES (Posted 30th July 2019) Deal covers the next three editions of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) and the Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain (FIHA) – the two largest events in the African hospitality industry calendar Bench Events (www.BenchEvents.com), organisers of the Africa Hotel Investment […]
#SouthSudan – a renewed push to protect the dwindling wildlife resources
NEW INITIATIVE TO PROTECT SOUTH SUDAN’S NATIONAL PARKS By Sam Mednick, Associated Press (Posted 30th July 2019) BIRE KPATOUS GAME RESERVE, SOUTH SUDAN: Charles Matthew secures his beret, slings a rifle over his shoulder and prepares a team for an overnight foot patrol in Bire Kpatous, one of South Sudan’s game reserves that survived the […]
#Ethiopia plans to plant 200 million tree seedlings in a single day
‘GREENING ETHIOPIA‘ INITIATIVE AIMS AT NEW WORLD RECORD IN TREE PLANTING (Posted 30th July 2019) The nation-wide reforestation program, also popularly known as green legacy, is aimed at recovering the trees and forests that have been lost over the years A nation-wide tree planting initiative kicked off on the morning of Monday 29th July aimed […]
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
#CoastalAviation – News updates from Dar es Salaam
“Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Gandhi Airlines have a massive responsibility towards the environment and behaving more responsibly. That dawning reality has reached us at Coastal and we are proud to make commitments to commence our journey to go green. We will be adopting Eco-friendly habits that will […]
#Singita set to open new lodge in #Rwanda
SINGITA ADDS LUXURY ACCOMMODATION FOR GORILLA TOURISTS (Posted 29th July 2019) The Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House by Singita will officially open its doors on the 01st of August, providing the kind of exceptional luxury Singita is known for. Set on a 178 acres large piece of land, adjoining the Volcanos National Park, does the […]
#Seychelles named number one island destination for Africa and Middle East
Seychelles named Number 1 island destination in Africa & Middle East Africa – July 28, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Seychelles has been named the top island destination in Africa & the Middle East. It is the third time that Seychelles is rated in the top spot in this category by Travel […]
La Digue to get its own museum
NEW MUSEUM IN THE MAKING ON SEYCHELLES’ THIRD MOST POPULATED ISLAND (Posted 28th July 2019) The Union Estate on the Seychelles’ island of La Digue will be the home of a new museum which is expected to be completed and open for visitors by mid next year. The museum is being developed in a partnership […]
Star Alliance and NEC sign groundbreaking agreement
FREQUENT TRAVELERS TO BENEFIT FROM USE OF BIOMETRIC DATA (Posted 28th July 2019) Star Alliance, the world’s leading aviation partnership, has earlier in the week signed a ground breaking deal with NEC, which will, when operational, benefit frequent travelers with faster access to airport facilities where otherwise passports and boarding passes are required. Star Alliance […]
Ethiopian Airlines brings media, travel agents and influencers to Addis Ababa
PROMOTING VISITS TO ETHIOPIA MAIN PURPOSE FOR INVITATIONAL TOUR (Posted 27th July 2019) (Members of the group seen at Entebbe International Airport upon their return from Ethiopia in the company of Ethiopian Airlines Area Manager Uganda Mrs. Aziza Mohammed and Entebbe Station Manager Talila Abdissa) Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Holidays last week flew a group […]
#Aviation #BreakingNews
UGANDA AIRLINES ATTAINS AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE GIVING FINAL THUMBS UP TO START FLIGHTS (Posted 27th July 2019) The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, upon completing the audit of Uganda Airlines ahead of starting operations, has yesterday handed the coveted operating licence, in short called AOC, to the airline. This now gives Uganda’s new national airline nearly […]
#ATLF2019 – a month and counting
FINAL STAGES OF PREPARATION UNDERWAY FOR THE 2019 EDITION OF THE AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM AND AWARDS (Posted 27th July 2019) In just over a month, continental representatives of the tourism and hospitality sector will converge on Durban’s International Convention Centre for the 2nd annual African Tourism Leadership Forum. Scheduled to take place from 27th […]
Chinese tip off led to Singapore blood ivory seizure
EXTRAORDINARY COOPERATION WITH CHINESE AUTHORITIES LED TO SINGAPORE’S SEIZURE OF 9 TONS OF BLOOD IVORY (Posted 27th July 2019) Courtesy of DM Chan, Asia Times A timely intelligence input by China has led to a record seizure of 8.8 tons of ivory and 11.9 tons of pangolin scales in Singapore, customs officials from both countries […]
#EthiopianAirlines takes delivery of their 25th De Havilland Q400
MILESTONE FOR THE Q400 AND FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES (Posted 27th July 2019) After the sale of the Q400 programme by Bombardier to De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, has the aircraft type just reached a milestone waypoint. Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of their 25th Q400 aircraft in dual class configuration while the aircraft type reached […]
