Cheetahs return to Majete in Malawi
TRANSLOCATION SUCCESS REPORTED AS CHEETAHS SETTLE DOWN IN MAJETE NATIONAL PARK By Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks (Posted 27th July 2019) Dear ATCNews readers, I am pleased to share that a small founder population of cheetahs has been successfully translocated from South Africa to Majete Wildlife Reserve, thanks to our partnership with Malawi’s Department […]
More about #WTMA2020
6 – 8 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On WTM AFRICA ON THE RISE! #WTMA19 welcomed 4 362 travel trade visitors and 738 exhibiting companies – but it was the business done on the floor that has the team excited for an even bigger WTM Africa 2020. […]
#WTMA2019 ended with a bang and the 2020 edition is set to do even better
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Stand Enquiry Why Exhibit New to Exhibiting Event Programme WTM 2019 ENDED WITH A BANG! World Travel Market Africa continues to grow having welcomed 6 263 industry professionals from 100 countries in 2019. Attendance and participation numbers were up, across the board – a clear sign […]
#SerenaHotels News Updates
SERENA HOTELS NEWSLETTER KEEP CALM, WE HAVE BEEN CROWNED ROYAL Uganda, also known as the Pearl of Africa has recently become a household name for royals and celebrities alike visiting Africa. More recently, Kampala Serena Hotel made Uganda proud by being featured on “7 Luxurious Hotels Loved by Royalty” by CNN Travel. Kampala Serena Hotel […]
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
#Ethiopia gears up to the 2019 edition of the Meskel Festival
MESKEL FESTIVAL – A HIGHLIGHT IN THE ETHIOPIAN RELIGIOUS CALENDAR (Posted 26th July 2019) Meskel is an annual religious holiday in the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox churches, which commemorates the discovery of the True Cross by the Roman Empress Helena (Saint Helena) in the fourth century. Meskel occurs on the 17th Meskerem in the Ethiopian […]
#Aviation’s challenges today
AMANDA MOCELLIN, CEO OF NACELLE AVIATION, GIVES HER VIEW ON THE CLOUD’S IMPACT ON OUR SKIES (Posted 26th July 2019) Challenges facing airlines today and the role of technology in keeping them up to speed. Much like any other industry, technological advances are impacting the aviation industry. It’s unquestionable that operational efficiencies can be achieved […]
#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 26th 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 […]
#Zanzibar launches National Branding Committe
ZANZIBAR SEEKS TO CREATE NEW BRAND IMAGE FOR THE SPICE ISLAND (Posted 26th July 2019) Zanzibar’s Minister for Information, Tourism and Heritage, the Hon. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, yesterday launched the national branding committee to which he had invited 18 key stakeholders from the private sector and private sector organizations across Zanzibar. According to information received […]
#Laikipia Forum News Updates
HUMAN WILDLIFE CONFLICT COMPENSATION TASK FORCE The recently formed Task Force on Human Wildlife Conflict Compensation Schemes is highlighted in the attached PowerPoint document. The Task Force, led by the former IG of Police, Jospeph Boinett, visited Laikipia for two days in July. More than 50 regional participants (KWS, MCAs, County Governments’ personnel, NGOs, and […]
#WWF bestows key awards to two women in South Africa
MATATIELE DUO WIN LIVING PLANET AWARDS (Posted 26th July 2019) The award recognises exceptional South Africans who inspire people to live in harmony with nature for the benefit of our country and the wellbeing of all Two women who are the powerhouse behind a non-profit, social enterprise organisation, Environmental and Rural Solutions, based in Matatiele […]
#WHO commends #Rwanda on #Ebola preparedness
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION APPLAUDS RWANDA FOR ANTI EBOLA MEASURES (Posted 26th July 2019) WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today commended Rwanda on its ongoing Ebola preparedness efforts and confirmed that no cases of Ebola have been reported from the country to date. “Rwanda has been proactive and engaged in Ebola preparedness at all levels […]
#Atta updates on FCO travel advisory for the Sudan
Atta Head Office Memo: FCO Travel Advice Update – Sudan Sudan Travel Advice Summary – change to advice against travel; the FCO have lifted the “Non-Essential” travel advice to Khartoum and most of the rest of Sudan; updated information on the security situation. ITC Sudan adds: GREAT NEWS: SUDAN has a “GREEN FOR GO” – […]
#AviaDevAfrica gearing up to name dates and venue for 2020 event
REPORT: African Aviation Liberalisation One Step at a Time? African aviation has struggled with its big idea: “liberalisation”, an idea which means extending the right of airlines to fly from one country to another, continent-wide, and lessening the restrictions they face. The weight of articles written about African aviation liberalisation witness at each policy evolution […]
Planning to head to #Lamu? Don’t forget to visit #Manda
Diamond Beach Village – Lamu – Kenya Its a new season in Lamu and Diamond’s 19th year! I could never imagine when I was 21 and first came to Manda that at 39 I would still be on the island. Thats right, next year its double celebrations! Last season saw lots of old guests returning […]
#OneWorld News Updates
oneworld names Ghim-Lay Yeo as Vice-President Corporate Communications oneworld® has named leading specialist aviation journalist Ghim-Lay Yeo as its new Vice-President Corporate Communications. Her appointment, effective 22 July, follows the retirement of the alliance’s Vice-President Corporate Affairs Michael Blunt. In her new role, reporting to oneworld CEO Rob Gurney and based in the alliance’s New […]
#CITES briefing ahead of #CoP18 attracts full house
CITES COP18 MEETING TO BE ONE OF THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL EVER (Posted 26th July 2019) The CITES Secretariat provided a briefing last week to over 80 representatives from Geneva-based diplomatic missions and international organizations on the forthcoming World Wildlife Conference – CITES CoP18 to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from 17 to 28 August 2019. […]
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
#SerenaHotels puts more safari packages on the market
THE ONE STOP CENTRE FOR YOUR SAFARI OF A LIFETIME … Greetings from Serena Hotels. Experience the dazzling beauty of Africa through our tailor made Safaris that will leave you with an unforgettable Experience. Dine in the midst of natures opulence whilst enjoying a front row seat to natures breathtaking scenery and wildlife that you […]
Uganda Airlines performs mandatory test flight to Nairobi ahead of AOC issuance
LAUNCH DATE PUSHED TO 31ST OF AUGUST FOR UGANDA AIRLINES’ NAIROBI FLIGHTS (Posted 25th July 2019) Uganda Airlines has earlier in the week performed one of the mandatory test flights, routing from Entebbe to Nairobi and back. Part of the operational audit, leading to the granting of an Air Operator Certificate – the actual operating […]
Alain St. Ange named as IIPT’s ‘Change Maker’ of the year
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PEACE THROUGH TOURISM NAMES ALAIN ST. ANGE AS THEIR CHANGE MAKER OF THE YERA (Posted 25th July 2019) At the just concluded African Resilience Summit in Johannesburg, organized by IIPT and the Africa Travel Association, was former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Hon. Alain St. Ange, named as recipient […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South Africa Airways Names New Sales Leader for Western U.S. Business Travel News South African Airways has appointed Umar Chaudhry as director of sales development for the Western U.S. to lead corporate, travel management company and other sale activities……. Read more>> TOURISM 1 month to go for #AfricaTourismLeadershipForum Independent Online […]
Egypt Air launches Abidjan flights
ABIDJAN IS EGYPT AIR’S NEXT AFRICAN DESTINATION (Posted 24th July 2019) Egypt Air’s plans to fly to 25 destinations across Africa has received a boost, now that the airline is adding Abidjan / Ivory Coast to their network. The carrier, a member of Star Alliance, has following the announcement also appointed APG as their General […]
#UNWTO and #Africa – by The Fisayo
#TravCulture: UNWTO & AFRICA If you are a travel enthusiast, you should know that UNWTO means the United Nations World Tourism Organization. I regularly get statistics on tourism in Africa from UNWTO’s endless library (great tip). However, the UNWTO does more than gather data and statistics, the Secretary General of UNWTO, Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili mentioned […]
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
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 […]
