News updates from the Fisayo
#TravelCulture: Calabar Fam! It has been 2 months since you last saw me in your inbox, but if you are subscribed to you my YOUTUBE, and if you listen to myPODCAST, you would know your girl has been busy! I did a May challenge last Month, being my birthday month, and I released videos almost […]
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
The all new Nile Safari Lodge set for August reopening
NILE SAFARI LODGE TO COME BACK ALL NEW (Posted 12th June 2019) When Zahid Alam opened the Nile Safari Camp, as it was then called, back in 1993, was it the only catered for accommodation in, or actually just outside Murchison Falls National Park. The camp eventually transformed itself into a proper lodge, and I […]
Will Kenya Airways place an order for the new Embraer aircraft at the Paris Air Show?
SPECULATION IS RISING OVER AN EMBRAER E190-E2 ORDER BY KENYA AIRWAYS AT THE PARIS AIR SHOW (Posted 12th June 2019) The 53rd Paris Air Show 2019 goes underway this coming Sunday 16th of June and continue until the 23rd of June. The venue is Le Bourget Airport in Paris. All leading aircraft manufacturers will be […]
#Congo’s turmoil the cause for Ebola case in the Ugandan border town of Bwera
TURMOIL IN EASTERN CONGO PREVENTS FULL CRISIS RESPONSE TO EBOLA OUTBREAK (Posted 12th June 2019) Uganda’s Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Ebola in the western Ugandan town of Bwera. The young victim is thought to have crossed over from Congo with his mother – a Congolese national married to a Ugandan – […]
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
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 21
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 11th June 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Access to financing or commercial loans for Seychellois. b. Annual Birds Egg Season has arrived. c. Joining the AFRICAN RESILIENCE SUMMIT in Johannesburg. d. Dr. Taleb Rifai […]
Four Points by Sheraton opens in Dar es Salaam
#TANZANIA WELCOMES THE OPENING OF A SECOND FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON (Posted 10th June 2019) The 174 room Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel, features spacious and contemporary rooms including suites Marriott International today announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton (Four-Points.Marriott.com) hotel in Tanzania, Four Points by […]
#Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 releases detailed programme
Investment, Growth and Networking high on the agenda for AHIF 2019 The Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2019 programme is now available for download. The programme is packed with leading figures from across the sector ready to reveal their personal strategies to success. Among the line-up of speakers will be Olivier Granet, CEO, Kasada Capital Management, […]
#Africa generates 38 billion US Dollars from Tourism
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 […]
Addis Ababa – Marseilles by #EthiopianAirlines
ADDIS TO MARSEILLES FLIGHTS TO COMMENCE ON 02ND OF JULY (Posted 10th June 2019) In this perspective of strengthening relations between France and Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines will launch three weekly flights Addis Ababa – Marseille from July 2, 2019 On June 06th the French ambassador to Ethiopia, Frédéric Bontems, met the Group CEO of Ethiopian […]
#Zambia Tourism News
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY (Posted 10th June 2019) Click on the link below for the latest issue, as always courtesy of Gill Staden: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside Money made available for Bus Station and Market in Livingstone Not much money for Maramba Football Stadium Luangwa Hippo Cull of off again Chimfunshi News Latest […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019 Roundup
AviaDev 2019 Highlights AviaDev Africa successfully delivered its fourth annual event in Cape Town, South Africa, hosted by Wesgro and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). AviaDev is committed to the African continent and is now firmly established as the premier forum dedicated to growing connectivity to, from and within Africa. Bringing together airports, airlines, tourism […]
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
#RwandaForYou receives REMA’s Environmental Award
RWANDAFORYOU.COM RECOGNIZED FOR BEST ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING IN RWANDA (Posted 10th June 2019) Rwanda For You Magazine www.rwandaforyou.com (R4U) emerged the best environmental reporting media of the year 2019 during the competition organized by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) on the occasion of the the World Environmental Day. The event was celebrated under the theme “Beat […]
#BrusselsAirlines ‘The Loft’ named as Europe’s leading airport lounge
‘THE LOFT‘ AT #BRUSSELSAIRPORT RECEIVES MAJOR RECOGNITION AS EUROPE’S LEADING AIRPORT LOUNGE (Posted 10th June 2019) The 26th annual World Travel Awards has named THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines and Lexus @ Brussels Airport Europe’s Leading Airport Lounge 2019. The World Travel Awards, a prestigious and globally recognized honours programme in global travel and tourism, […]
#EgyptAir launches nonstop services to Washington DC
EGYPT AIR ADDS THIRD NORTH AMERICAN DESTINATION (Posted 10th June 2019) Egypt Air last week launched a new nonstop three times a week service between Cairo and Washington DC. The service is operated with a Boeing B787-9 aircraft with 30 seats on Business class and 279 seats in Economy class. Days of operation are Tuesday, […]
#AirSeychelles signs expanded codeshare deal with South African Airways
PERTH AND WINDHOEK BECOME CODE SHARED AIR SEYCHELLES DESTINATIONS (Posted 10th June 2019) Air Seychelles has announced that the airline has expanded its codeshare partnership with South African Airways (SAA) to Perth and Windhoek, effective immediately. As part of the agreement, Air Seychelles is placing its “HM” code on SAA’s daily services to the ‘land […]
#UgandaAirlines finally gets a new Board of Directors
PEREZ AHABWE APPOINTED CHAIRMAN OF THE UGANDA AIRLINES BOARD (Posted 10th June 2019) While Uganda Airlines is still working to complete the audit processes required to attain an AOC, short for Air Operator Certificate – i.e. the operating licence for flights – has the airline at least a fully functional board of directors now. The […]
Murchison Falls power plant plans cause social media storm
GROWING OPPOSITION TO MURCHISON FALLS POWER PLANT PLANS AS FIRST ONLINE PETITIONS COLLECT SIGNATURES (Posted 10th June 2019) (Picture by the author) Resistance is getting into gear in Uganda over plans to build a hydro electrip power plant at Murchison Falls, one of the country’s greatest tourism attractions and resources. Murchison Falls is already under […]
Khartoum’s airport shut down by general strike
FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS CONTINUE AS GENERAL STRIKE BRINGS THE SUDAN TO A STANDSTILL (Posted 10th June 2019) Air traffic into and out of Khartoum remains closed since ATCNews reported the cancellation of flights by several airlines a few days ago. https://atcnews.org/2019/06/07/sudan-situation-prompts-flight-cancellations-to-and-from-khartoum/ In fact have more airlines halted operations, in part because their Sudanese staff are staging […]
Major assault planned against Murchison Falls
POWER COMPANY FILES APPLICATION TO BUILD A HYDRO ELECTRIC PLANT AT MURCHISON FALLS (Posted 07th June 2019) Uganda’s tourism industry is up in arms over attempts by Bonang Power and Energy (PTY) Limited to start the process for a hydro electric power plant at the heart of Murchison Falls, one of the country’s key attractions […]
#Latitude 0° set to open in Kampala / Uganda
LATITUDE HOTEL BRAND COMES TO KAMPALA IN JULY (Posted 07th June 2019) The Latitude Hotels Group was born out of necessity – its founders could find few quality, “cool”, urban African hotels to stay in or recommend to their friends and colleagues visiting the continent. Whilst wonderous safari & beach destinations abound in Africa, many […]
Jan Smets joins #BrusselsAirlines Board of Directors
LEADING BELGIAN ECONOMIST JOINS BRUSSELS AIRLINES BOARD (Posted 07th June 2019) Jan Smets, former Governor of the National Bank of Belgium, has been elected member of the Board of Directors of SN Airholding by Deutsche Lufthansa AG, shareholder of SN Airholding. With Jan Smets’ arrival, Brussels Airlines is reinforcing its Board with a renowned Belgian […]
Seasonal rains make the Mara Ngerende airstrip unserviceable
AIR KENYA SUSPENDS NGERENDE LANDINGS DUE TO SEASONAL RAINS (Posted 07th June 2019) Due to the current rains in the Maasai Mara, AIRKENYA is suspending operations into the Mara Ngerende Airstrip with effect Saturday 8th of June 2019 until further notice. The alternative airstrip shall be the Mara North Airstrip. AIRKENYA will amend all bookings […]
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 scoop 5 World Travel Awards
SERENA HOTELS RECEIVE FIVE ‘TRAVEL OSCARS‘ (Posted 07th June 2019) Serena Hotels said thank you to their clientele and patrons for once again voting in their favourite Serena properties as winners in the categories shown further below, at the 26th World Travel Awards at the Africa and Indian Ocean Gala held on 1st June in […]
#NacalaAirport bribes come back to haunt
TWO FORMER #MOZAMBIQUE MINISTERS TO FACE CORRUPTION CHARGES (Posted 07th June 2019) Paulo Zucula, a former Minister for Transport and Communications and Manuel Chang, a former Minister for Economy and Finance, have been named key suspects in an ongoing corruption case over the construction of Nacala International Airport. Zucula is presently in custody it was […]
#Sudan situation prompts flight cancellations to and from #Khartoum
MAJOR AIRLINES CANCEL FLIGHTS TO AND FROM KHARTOUM AS SECURITY SITUATION DETERIORATES (Posted 07th June 2019) Following the suspension of the Sudan’s membership by the African Union and reports of rising deaths – dozens of bodies appear to have been pulled out of the River Nile in and near Khartoum – have airlines pulled their […]
#AirSeychelles counters Air Mauritius market entry with improved baggage allowance
ADDED BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE ON MAURITIUS – SEYCHELLES ROUTE RINGS IN FIGHT FOR MARKET SHARE (Posted 07th June 2019) Following the confirmation that Air Mauritius will commence flights between Port Louis and Mahe, the Seychelles’ main island, did it not take long for Air Seychelles, IATA code ‘HM’, to respond. HM has, effective 01st of July, […]
