#Rwanda’s Akagera National Park set to receive more rhinos
RWANDA AND AFRICAN PARKS BENEFIT FROM COOPERATION WITH EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIA (Posted 20th June 2019) This coming Sunday, June 23rd, will five endangered Eastern black rhinoceroses be making a historic journey spanning 6,000 km from Safari Park Dv?r Králové in the Czech Republic to Akagera National Park in Rwanda as part of […]
#AFCON2019 – Good Luck Uganda from #ATCNews and #BrusselsAirlines
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#AirMadagascar resumes flights to Johannesburg
ANTANANARIVO – JOHANNESBURG NOW TWICE A WEEK WITH AIR MADAGASCAR (Posted 20th June 2019) Air Madagascar is now once again flying from the capital Antananarivo to Johannesburg. Flights resumed earlier this week. The twice a week service is operated by a Boeing B737-800NG on Monday and Saturday. Meanwhile is the airline also now serving Paris […]
A week at the creek …
OUTDOOR EPISODES: A WEEK AT THE CREEK By ATCNews guest writer Ms. Njeri Kimani Week at the Creek (Posted 20th June 2019) If it is Outdoor, It’s an Episode ……. Three days later, I was on the Madaraka Express headed to the Coastal City, yet again.This time around, it was all work and no play! […]
New booking platform launched for #MasaiMara trips
LAST MINUTE:MARA OFFERS INCLUSIVE TRIPS TO ONE OF KENYA’S FINEST GAME RESERVES (Posted 20th June 2019) The Maasai Mara is a unique wildlife destination, unquestionably one of the greatest game reserves on the continent and the only one with such quick access from a major urban city. Several airlines fly both morning and afternoon services […]
More from #TheFisayo
#TravelCulture: Kenya! East Africa is a region I have been setting my eyes on for a while now. In January, Justrioba, a travel buddie gave a few tips on how to navigate East Africa on a budget, along with some visa strategies on my blog, CLICK HERE to check it out. Last month I went […]
Tour D’EAC 2019 is gaining shape
EAST AFRICAN CYCLING EVENT TO ONCE AGAIN PROMOTE REGIONAL UNITY (Posted 20th June 2019) By John Balongo and ATCNews THEME TOUR D`EAC 2019: The 2019 55-day, 6500km bicycle ride is themed “INTEGRATE OR PERISH, endorsed by our members and the East African Communities. This year’s theme, is particularly inspired by H.E President YK Museveni`s speech […]
#MICE is #Ethiopia’s future
ETHIOPIA AIMS AT THE MICE MARKET AS NEW HOTELS AND MEETING FACILITIES COME ON LINE (Posted 20th June 2019) By Asrat Begashaw, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia MICE is Ethiopia’s future: As every year just before the rainy season starts the ritual tourism, travel and hospitality fraternity from over 100 companies will grace the city of Addis […]
#AFRAA signs MoU with Pan African Postal Union
AFRAA PLEDGES SUPPORT TO PAPU INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP POSTAL ACTIVITIES IN AFRICA (Posted 20th June 2019) On the occasion of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Governing Council held in Ouagadougou on 17 June, the Association of African Airlines (AFRAA) joined other key continental stakeholders to support PAPU’s initiatives to […]
#AVIAssist offers airport safety course in #Nairobi
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative Don’t miss out! There is just 1 week and a few places left to register for the July Ground Operations Safety course in Nairobi and the July Airport Engineering course in Kigali. TheWeWe AviAssist Foundation is the only […]
#CITES moves wildlife trade summit from #Colombo to #Geneva
DELAYED CITES SUMMIT MOVED TO GENEVA (Posted 20th June 2019) More than seven weeks after a series of deadly Easter Sunday bombings rocked Sri Lanka, an international summit on the wildlife trade originally scheduled to take place in Colombo last May has now been shifted to Geneva. The announcement on the rescheduling of the 18th […]
Outdoor Episodes – a guest post by Ms. Njeri Kimani
All Work and Some Play. June 19, 2019 So, last year I did a bit of traveling and in every new town, I wondered what to do with the few hours I had to myself apart from getting some sleep. Well, for all those coming to Kenya’s Capital on business, here are some of the […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 23
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 19th June 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Cost and Seychelles Tourism. b. Guest Speaker and Moderator at IATA Regional Aviation Forum, Accra Ghana. c. Air Mauritius is shaking many of the rates structures on […]
#IATA – Passengers want a reduction in carbon output
Air Passengers Want Governments to Focus on Sustainable Fuels to Cut Aviation Carbon Emissions The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on European governments considering a Dutch proposal for an EU-wide tax on air tickets to listen to what their citizens want. IATA-commissioned research shows that air passengers want governments to encourage the development of […]
#AmericanAirlines orders 50 extra long range A321’s
AMERICAN SIGNS 50 AIRCRAFT DEAL WITH AIRBUS (Posted 19th June 2019) American Airlines, the world’s largest airline, will acquire 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, the new longer-range version of Airbus’ hugely successful A321neo. The purchase agreement includes the conversion of 30 of American’s existing A321neo slots to A321XLRs and incremental orders for an additional 20 A321XLRs. […]
#Safarilink News Updates
Monthly Newsletter: May Edition WELCOME ON BOARD To all who fly with us, Welcome to our monthly bulletin that will keep you up to date with Safarilink news, conservation & travel stories, flight offers and much more. A NEW BIRD IN THE SKY The airline continues to expand and we’re delighted to announce the purchase […]
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
#EthiopianAirlines bags coveted ‘Best Airline in Africa’ Skytrax Award, again
ONE TWO THREE IN A ROW FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AS ‘BEST AIRLINE IN AFRICA‘ (Posted 19th June 2019) Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline has just been honored as the ‘Best Airline in Africa’ for the third consecutive year at the Skytrax 2019 World Airlines […]
Serena Tanzania reveal new Spa concept
SERENA HOTELS TANZANIA INTRODUCES NEW HEALING EARTH SPA CONCEPT (Posted 19th June 2019) (Serena Tanzania Spa therapists receive their certification at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge) Serena Hotels Tanzania announces the introduction of new Healing Earth Spa concept offered across all their entire spa offering in Tanzania. The Healing Earth Spa concept was officially introduced […]
#AirSeychelles and Seychelles Tourism join hands in South Africa
AIR SEYCHELLES BROADENS ITS PRESENCE AT SOUTH AFRICA’S WEDDING EXHIBITION (Posted 19th June 2019) Air Seychelles together with the support of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) have participated in the 17th edition of South Africa’s most trusted and well-loved wedding exhibition, ‘The Wedding Expo’. The two day event held at the Carnival City Sun Park […]
#ReunionIsland President Didier Robert meets with Alain St. Ange
HIGH LEVEL MEETING ON REUNION FOCUSES ON TOURISM (Posted 19th June 2019) President Didier Robert of Reunion and former Seychelles Tourism Minister Alain St.Ange, the current President of African Tourism Board met and discussed the Indian Ocean Region and the African continent’s tourism industry. Alain St.Ange used his working visit to Reunion to meet Didier […]
#ICCA publishes full MICE rankings
#CAPETOWN CONTINUES TO DOMINATE #AFRICA’S MEETING MARKET (Posted 19th June 2019) ICCA has just published its country and city rankings by estimated total number of participants as part of its public abstract of the 2018 Statistics Report, offering an alternative perspective on the growth of the association meetings market. In a continuation of annual trends […]
#Zanzibar Tourism Show bring the Spice Island theme to #Kampala
ZTS TO SHOWCASE ZANZIBAR AND TANZANIA AT THE KAMPALA SERENA TODAY (Posted 19th June 2019) Javed Jafferji, a very well known photographer, hospitality operator and active tourism marketer based in Zanzibar, has taken a roadshow to the Ugandan capital of Kampala. Ahead of the event, which is taking place today at the Kampala Serena Hotel, […]
#Porini #Gamewatchers present new Porini Camps Mammals Guide
Dear ATCNews Readers, For anyone interested in African wildlife we now have a new guide to over 70 mammal species which we have seen on safaris from our camps in Kenya. This Mammals Guide is available as a PDF to view on your computer, tablet or smartphone: just click the link below to open the […]
#UNWTO concludes global meeting in Baku
TOURISM – A GLOBAL FORCE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH (Posted 18th June 2019) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 110th Session of its Executive Council (16-18 June). At the meeting, Member States endorsed the Organization’s progress and future plans, as outlined Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, and warmly welcomed the participation […]
#BreakingNews #QatarAirways bags four major Skytrax awards
QATAR AIRWAYS NAMED ‘BEST AIRLINE OF THE YEAR’ FOR A RECORD FIFTH TIME (Posted 18th June 2019) Airline also named ‘Best Airline in the Middle East,’ ‘World’s Best Business Class’ and ‘World’s Best Business Class Seat’ The national carrier of the State of Qatar becomes the first airline to win ‘Best Airline’ prize for […]
#WTMLatinAmerica presents the Responsible Tourism Awards
Take part in and support the Responsible Tourism Awards At the last edition of WTM Latin America we launched the Responsible Tourism Awards that will be held in 2020. Learn about the initiatives and the award categories that deal with matters that are crucial for the travel industry in Latin America. Find out more Carbon […]
#Protea Hotels voted coolest brand in South Africa – for the ninth time
PROTEA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT MAINTAINS BRAND RECOGNITION AND MARKET STANDING (Posted 18th June 2019) For an impressive ninth consecutive year, Protea Hotels by Marriott® (ProteaHotels.com) has been named South Africa’s Coolest Hotel Brand in the Sunday Times Generation Next Survey for 2019. This coveted recognition further re-enforces the brand’s deep understanding of a rapidly evolving […]
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
