#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 […]
Mount Kenya Trust News Updates
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES: April to June 2019 COMMUNITY RANGERS Our rangers were back fighting fires in April after another blaze, started in the Sirimon Area, spread rapidly. Coordination was set up at Nanyuki Civil Airstrip again, while the operations command centre was based further north at Sirimon. The fires were fought by aircraft, the Kenya Wildlife […]
#AFRAA Secretary General’s message to member airlines
Word from the Secretary General We recently held our 8th Aviation Stakeholder’s convention which took place in Mauritius and brought together more than 300 delegates from across the globe to stimulate dialogue, build sustainable networks to create a more competitive environment for business and improve the aviation support base on the continent.This year’s theme, “winning […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
A TCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Fastjet #Zimbabwe apologizes to customers over schedule changes
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE LEADS TO SCHEDULE DISRUPTIONS FOR FASTJET ZIMBABWE (Posted 23rd July 2019) Fastjet Zimbabwe overnight extended their apologies to their customers for the unintended inconveniences realised due to maintenance on their aircraft, which has resulted in some recent flight disruptions. Owing to both scheduled aircraft maintenance and an additional technical fault on another aircraft, […]
#WTMLatinAmerica – save the dates
Hint: it’s bigger than you imagine Travel changes lives! Have you ever stopped to think how your work in the travel and tourism industry has a direct impact on people’s lives? We asked our exhibitors what they think about this and the responses we got made us certain that working in this industry is something […]
#Akagera News Updates from #AfricanParks
Hello and welcome to our second quarterly newsletter of 2019. Following the rains of March, April and May and even into June, the dry season has arrived; here comes the summer! And some exciting news from a dry and dusty Akagera… Five Eastern black rhinos from Europe translocated to Akagera National Park in Rwanda. If […]
#AviaDev spreads wings to further boost African aviation
AviaDev forges partnership with China to further develop African aviation AviaDev Africa is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with AT@China Forum, 2019 Aviation and Tourism Forum China, which is the ideal place to meet and develop network with Chinese airports, airlines and destinations. It is an opportunity to learn from the experienced and get […]
Addis Ababa launches Convention Bureau
NEW ADDIS ABABA CONVENTION BUREAU PRECURSOR FOR NATIONAL INSTITUTION TO PROMOTE MICE TOURISM (Posted 22nd July 2019) (File photo of Mr. Kumneger Teketel Woldegebriel) Takele Uma Benti, the Mayor of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city, has just announced the formation of a convention bureau under the auspices of the city administration, to in the future […]
#UNWTO Secretary General returns to #Africa, again
UNWTO Secretary General on official working visit to Zambia Africa – July 22, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili is on an official working visit to the southern African country of Zambia at the invitation of the Zambian Government. The UN […]
#AirSeychelles and Seychelles Tourism continue their partnership
MARKETING ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN SEYCHELLES TOURISM AND AIR SEYCHELLES TO CONTINUE (Posted 22nd July 2019) The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB)-Seychelles destination’s marketing body- and its national airline counterpart Air Seychelles have officially renewed their joint marketing agreement. This agreement will reinforce their collective support in promoting the destination, once more. Mrs. Sherin Francis – STB Chief […]
