#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 […]
The Africa- African Diaspora Tourism Association to be launched at 15th Akwaaba
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 […]
#WTMA2019
6 – 8 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Stand Enquiry Why Exhibit New to Exhibiting Event Programme WTM AFRICA PROUDLY SUPPORTS THE CONSERVATION OF OUR BEAUTIFUL CONTINENT. Our beautiful country boasts many natural wonders and is home to a large amount of wildlife as well as plant species and marine life. Conservation 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
Finalists announced for African Tourism Leadership Awards in Durban
#ATLF2019 ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR AWARD CEREMONY (Posted 19th August 2019) Following a rigorous evaluation process by the Africa Tourism Leadership Awards (ATLA) adjudication committee, the finalists for the 2019 Awards have been announced. The committee was co-chaired by Judy Kepher-Gona, Executive Director at Kenya’s Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda, and Marina Novelli, Professor of Tourism […]
#Kenya leads conservation coalition against Southern African ivory trade plans
KENYA LED COALITION SET TO FIGHT IVORY TRADE PROPOSALS AT CITES COP18 (Posted 18th August 2019) Kenya’s delegation at the CITES COP18 meeting in Geneva will be spearheading the anti trade coalition which has been building up steadily over the past years, set to oppose proposals from Southern African countries which want to restart ivory […]
Ecotourism Kenya announces date and venue for the 2019 EcoWarrior Award Ceremony
AMBOSELI AND KILAGUNI SERENA LODGES ATTAIN GOLD STATUS BY ECOTOURISM KENYA (Posted 18th August 2019) The Nairobi Serena Hotel’s new ball room has been chosen as the venue for this year’s EcoTourism Kenya EcoWarrior Award gala dinner. While sadly no longer part of the annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo – where the presence of hundreds […]
Nkuringo’s ‘Christmas Group’ no longer available for tracking says #UWA
NKURINGO SECTOR OF BWINDI NOW HAS ONE LESS GORILLA FAMILY FOR TRACKING (Posted 17th August 2019) The Uganda Wildlife Authority has according to information seen by ATCNews informed the travel trade that one of the gorilla families in the Nkuringo sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla National Park is no longer available for tracking. In […]
Chimpanzee News from #Uganda
JULY 2019 News & Updates UPCOMING EVENTS African Primate-logy Conference 2nd -6th September Ape-giving day October 2019 Village Enterprise initiatives- Darwin Project 12th -15th August ? ? Volunteer at Ngamba Island Listen to the call of the Wild and dive into our volunteer offers at 10% off . GET OFFER NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE HEALTH CHECKS […]
#UNWTO News Updates
It has been a busy few weeks for UNWTO, filled with travel, high-level meetings and innovation. In this latest edition of the UNWTO Newsletter, read about the Secretary-General’s official visit to one of Africa’s most exciting tourism destinations. We’ve also strengthened our ties with Tajikistan, plus we’re working with ONCE to celebrate the most accessible […]
CITES’ COP18 to deal with 56 proposals for 550 species
CITES’ COP18 TO TAKE MAJOR POLICY DECISIONS (Posted 17th August 2019) The 183 countries that are Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, CITES, will adopt decisions and resolutions to expand and strengthen the global wildlife trade regime at CITES’ upcoming triennial World Wildlife Conference. The 18th such meeting, informally known as […]
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
Belgium to continue her support for Uganda’s tourism industry
NEW AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM OF BELGIUM CONFIRMS CONTINUED SUPPORT TO UGANDA’S TOURISM SECTOR (Posted 16th August 2019) Uganda and the Kingdom of Belgium have for long enjoyed cordial and warm relations, since Uganda attained independence. Wrote the Royal Belgian Embassy in Kampala on their Facebook page upon Ambassador Veestraeten being received by President Museveni […]
UK softens anti travel advisories against Kenya
KEY TOURIST AREAS IN KENYA NOW SPARED FROM UK’S ANTI TRAVEL ADVICE (Posted 16th August 2019) The Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the British government has finally lifted their negative travel advisory against key upcountry areas in Kenya but retained their anti travel advice against sections of the coast, reaching from the Somali border to […]
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
Tour D’EAC visits East African Community offices in Arusha
TOUR D’EAC GETS BLESSING FROM EAC SECRETARIAT AND SUPPORT FROM THE EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS COUNCIL and GIZ (Posted 15th August 2019) The noble idea to promote East African unity through a cycling race across the five core countries of the East African Community, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda, has gained further momentum when the […]
Silverstone Air to launch flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Homa Bay
NEW DESTINATION TO SUPPORT TRADE AND TOURISM (Posted 15th August 2019) Following the acquisition of two Fokker 50 aircraft, recently reported on ATCNews’ social media platforms, has Silverstone now announced the launch of flights between Wilson Airport and the western Kenyan town of Homa Bay. The additional aircraft will further help to increase frequencies to […]
#Mauritius now connected daily with #Nairobi
TOP FIVE TOURISM ATTRACTIONS WHEN VISITING MAURITIUS (Posted 15th August 2019) Mauritius is a year-round destination for golfing holidays with 10 international-standard 18-hole courses and three nine-hole courses offering breathtaking views Mauritius is firmly established as a favoured destination for South African travellers, and now the Indian Ocean island is attracting visitors from Kenya and […]
Major challenge for La Digue’s Feast of Assumption as power cable fails
VISITORS TO LA DIGUE’S ‘FEAST OF ASSUMPTION‘ MAY FACE LENGTHY POWER CUTS AS SUPPLY CABLE FAILS (Posted 14th August 2019) Visitors to La Digue island on the occasion of the Feast of Assumption this year will be facing the prospects of blackouts and power interruptions at their hotels and residences after an underwater cable, supplying […]
Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association writes open letter to their minister
SHTA MINCES NO WORDS AS THEY WRITE DETAILED LETTER TO GOVERNMENT ABOUT THE SECTOR’S CHALLENGES (Posted 14th August 2019) SHTA PUBLISHES OPEN LETTER TO MINISTER DIDIER DOGLEY The SHTA Board recently decided to take action on behalf of its members and write publicly to the Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine, about a […]
#Elewana News Updates
ELEWANA NEWSLETTER – JULY 2019 A special moment in time as Elewana Elsa’s Kopje celebrates its 20th Anniversary with Actress Virginia McKenna – star of the iconic movie Born Free Elewana Elsa’s Kopje was joined by a very special guest of honour, Virginia McKenna for a number of memorable events that took place from 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
#Ghana’s tourism revival continues
CULTURE, SONG AND DANCE RANKS HIGH AS GHANA PROMOTES NEW TOURISM PRODUCTS (Posted 14th August 2019) Earlier in the year did a group of Ghanean students, studying business tourism, get in touch with ATCNews, seeking to have their very special story published. They narrated their story and explained in details their objectives and mission: They […]
Founders’ Lodge gains international recognition for excellence
FOUNDERS LODGE SCOOPS TWO INTERNATIONAL AWARDS (Posted 14th August 2019) Founders Lodge Scoops Two 2019 Boutique Hotel Guest Experience Awards Founders Lodge by Mantis has received deserved international awards recognition, picking up wins in two categories at The Boutique Hotel Guest Experience (BoHo) Awards earlier this year. The prestigious property was named as the winner […]
#ATLF2019 to help #Africa build a thriving tourism industry
KWAZULU NATAL GOVERNMENT KEY SPONSOR OF MAJOR LEAGUE AFRICAN TOURISM EVENT (Posted 14th August 2019) Continental representatives of the tourism sector will be hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government at Durban’s International Convention Centre in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal from 27-29 August at the 2019 African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF Durban). Speakers and delegates to the […]
Wilderness Safaris News Updates
There’s been a lot of news recently so here’s a little summary as we wind down winter in SA… Biggest news in July: Jao and King’s Pool opened and we had a successful Nedbank Tour de Tuli (waiting for stats before we can do the press release on the 14th successful tour) Jao Camp […]
African journalists can win a fully paid for trip to Addis Ababa for #AHIF2019
ROLL THE DICE TO WIN A TRIP TO AHIF 2019 (Posted 14th August 2019) WIN an Invitation to the 2019 Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) and Travel to Ethiopia to Cover the Largest African Hospitality Event in Africa APO Group will grant an African journalist an all-expenses-paid trip to the conference APO Group (www.APO-opa.com), 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
