#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, […]
#UNWTO – Tourism turns into a 1.7 trillion US Dollar business
‘EXPORTS‘ FROM TOURISM REACH 1.7 TRILLION US DOLLARS (Posted 06th June 2019) Exports generated by international tourism reached USD 1.7 trillion in 2018, a 4% increase in real terms over the previous year, a new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows. For the seventh year in a row, tourism exports grew faster than […]
Accra City Hotel wins Hospitality Oscar Award
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#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 06th June 2019) Nairobi International Cultural Festival, June 8 2019 @ Nairobi National Museum Nairobi Film Festival, June 6-16 2019 @ Prestige Plaza – Ngong Road Nairobi Jam ft. Serro and Lafrique, Jun. 7 2019 @ Goethe Institut – Nairobi Exhibition: Artists […]
#Atta – Travel Advice on the Sudan
Atta Head Office Memo: FCO Travel Advice Update – Sudan Sudan Travel Advice 6:26pm, 5 June 2019: Latest update: Summary – change to advice against travel; the FCO now advise against all but essential travel to Khartoum and all other remaining areas of Sudan due to developments in the security and political situation; if you’re […]
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
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Less than two weeks till the U.S.-Africa Business Summit | Plenary: "Africa on the Cusp of an LNG Boom" Corporate Council on Africa Africa on the Cusp of an LNG Boom, will discuss the world-class liquified natural gas project currently being developed across Africa along with the technologies being deployed to […]
Porini / Gamewatchers News Updates from #Kenya
Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings from us all at Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps! The rainy season is now almost over and it is the start of a brand new safari season here in Kenya. This time of year brings a sense of rejuvenation in the Conservancies, with the flora and fauna refreshed by the recent […]
#EthiopianAirlines CEO re-elected to Board of Governors of #IATA
TEWOLDE GEBREMARIAM REMAINS ON IATA BOARD OF GOVERNORS (Posted 05th June 2019) Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Ato Tewolde Gebremariam was during the just concluded 75th IATA AGM re-elected to the Board of Governors of IATA for a further term of three years. The IATA Board of Governors comprises 30 members who are elected from the […]
Nigerians Mourn the Mother of Tourism Mrs. Fatima Garbati
Another edition of #ATQNews 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 range of topics within […]
#UNWTO report suggests more needs to be done to achieve sustainability
PROGRESS IS THERE BUT MORE NEEDS TO BE DONE SAYS UNWTO REPORT (Posted 05th June 2019) Countries around the world are integrating sustainability in their tourism policies but the evidence on the results of their implementation remains limited, research carried out for the first “Baseline Report on the Integration of Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns […]
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
Kenya’s travel agents welcome Mikosz departure
KENYA’S TRAVEL AGENTS SAY GOOD RIDDANCE TO SEBASTIAN MIKOSZ (Posted 04th June 2019) ‘We need a CEO who understands Kenya, who is not losing touch with the market, who engages with key stakeholders, who works closely with travel agents‘ answered one leading travel agent in Nairobi to ATCNews’ question about the sentiments expressed by their […]
#BrusselsAirlines announces Valencia as new destination
BRUSSELS AIRLINES SET TO GROW NETWORK WITH ADDITION OF VALENCIA (Posted 04th June 2019) As of 17th of February 2020 will Brussels Airlines start operating flights to Valencia in Spain. Valencia is a key destination that was still missing in Brussels Airlines’ vast European portfolio and targets next to holidaymakers also corporate travelers. The aviation […]
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
#UNWTO’s Secretary General writes to the African tourism community
ZURAB POLOLIKASHVILI SHOWCASES UNWTO AGENDA FOR #AFRICA (Posted 04th June 2019) Dear esteemed readers, I would like to sincerely congratulate everyone of you for your commitment in mainstreaming sustainable tourism in your national development agendas. From the outset of my mandate at the helm of the organization , my main priorities have been to make […]
#Elewana retains Liz Harper as UK Trade Representative
ELEWANA COLLECTION REAPPOINTS LIZ HARPER FOR UK TRADE REPRESENTATION The Elewana Collection is delighted to confirm the reappointment of Liz Harper to serve as their UK Trade Representative. As James Haigh, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Elewana Collection, says, “We are delighted to confirm Liz in this role. Over the course of the […]
#AFRAA meets #IATA
AFRAA SECRETARY GENERAL AND IATA DIRECTOR GENERAL MEET IN SEOUL (Posted 04th June 2019) It was confirmed overnight that AFRAA Secretary General, Abderahmane Berthé and IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de Juniac met at the sidelines of the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul – South Korea to discuss priorities for African aviation. […]
Qatar Airways becomes first airline to meet new wildlife trade standards
#QATARAIRWAYS LEADS THE WAY IN STOPPING ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING BY AIR (Posted 04th June 2019) Qatar Airways is celebrating becoming the world’s first airline to achieve a new industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation. The Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) Assessment was developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 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
#RhinoArk raises more than 153 million Kenya Shillings for conservation
RHINO ARK CHARITABLE TRUST R H I N O C H A R G E RHINO CHARGE RAISES KES 156 MILLION AS MARK GLEN WINS Dear Chargers, Sponsors and Friends of Rhino Ark! Congratulations to the winners and all participants of the event from www.ATCNews.org The Rhino Charge 2019 held on Sunday the 01st of […]
#EthiopianAirlines – the airline of choice for many Liverpool and Tottenham fans
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES OPERATED SEVERAL CHARTER FLIGHTS FROM LIVERPOOL TO MADRID FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL (Posted 03rd June 2019) Ethiopian Airlines last weekend served hundreds of fans of the globally renowned British football teams Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in their travel to Madrid where the teams played for Champions League final match. Ethiopian deployed three chartered […]
Spiritual tourism niche in Uganda of growing importance
UGANDA’S MARTYRS DAY CELEBRATIONS ONCE AGAIN SEEN AS A BOOST FOR THE TOURISM INDUSTRY (Posted 03rd June 2019) Thousands of Christian pilgrims were on the road once again, from Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Congo and South Sudan, walking towards the Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo, outside the capital Kampala, to participate in the annual celebration of […]
#IATA names inaugural winners of the ‘Diversity and Inclusion Awards’
Winners of IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards announced The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the inaugural IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards in three categories: Inspirational Role Model: Christine Ourmières-Widener, CEO, Flybe High Flyer Award: Fadimatou Noutchemo Simo, Founder and President, Young African Aviation Professional Association (YAAPA) Diversity & Inclusion Team: Air […]
Porini Camps / Gamewatchers emerge as #Africa’s best
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS NAME PORINI / GAMEWATCHERS AS AFRICA’S MOST RESPONSIBLE TOURISM COMPANY (Posted 03rd June 2019) Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings from Gamewatchers Safaris! We are delighted to announce that Gamewatchers Safaris has been named as Africa’s Responsible Tourism Award WINNER at the 26th annual World Travel Awards happening at the Sugar Beach – A […]
#IATA – 76th AGM to be held in Amsterdam
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to Host 76th IATA AGM in Amsterdam The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will host the 76th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 22-23June 2020. This will be the third time that the Netherlands will host […]
#IATA elects new Chairman
Carsten Spohr New IATA Board Chairman The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa Group Chief Executive Officer, Carsten Spohr, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term effective from the conclusion of the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul, Republic of Korea. Spohr […]
