#Elewana – Recycling ranks high on the agenda
#SHANGA – ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF ELEWANA’S THREE ‘R‘ APPROACH (Posted 22nd June 2019) Courtesy of Elewana’s Alia Bellamy Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, those are the three R’s well known in conservation and related circles and the Elewana Collection has firmly written this credo into their corporate philosophy. Shanga, for those who do not know it, is […]
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
#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 22nd June 2019) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
#SerenaHotels News Updates
Serena Hotels June Newsletter SERENA HOTELS NEWSLETTER June 2019 GAME ON: NAIROBI SERENA HOTEL THE ANNUAL GREAT MIGRATION MAKES AN EARLY ENTRY The most anticipated time of the travel calendar in Africa has come early this year. Over 700,000 wildebeest have been sighted on the spotted plains of Maasai Mara and we are all ready […]
Alain St. Ange appointed Chairman Board of Trustees of the Arab Tourism News Portal
ST. ANGE RECOGNIZED IN MIDDLE EAST (Posted 21st June 2019) Alain St.Ange, the current President of the African Tourism Board and former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles was honoured with an appointment as Chairman of Trustees of the Arab Tourism News Portal – Al-Masala-Official Tourism Travel Portal News At […]
SWISSPORT and SITA engage in closer cooperation
SITA AND SWISSPORT COOPERATE TO MAKE AIR TRAVEL EASIER (Posted 21st June 2019) Swiss ground service and air cargo handling group, Swissport International and SITA have joined forces to develop a new model which will unlock the value of the vast range of air transport data available to deliver enriched, predictive analytics for the entire […]
#EATHE2019 drums up support in #Zanzibar
COCKTAILS ON THE HOUSE AS EATHE2019 SHOWCASES THE EVENT IN ZANZIBAR (Posted 21st June 2019) The organizers of this tourism and hospitality trade show event have issued an open invitation to the industry on Zanzibar, to join them for cocktails and a presentation on the 23rd of June from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at […]
#ICCA takes 2020 event to Tirol
#AUSTRIA’S TIROL REGION TO HOST NEXT YEAR’S ICCA CONGRESS (Posted 20th June 2019) (Clockwise from back) Sonto Mayise, Durban KwaZulu-Natal Convention Bureau; Sina Buente, ICCA; Thomas Kahn, Congress Centrum Alpbach; Alexandra Einwaller, Convention Service Innsbruck; James Rees, ICCA President; Christina Moser, Convention Bureau Tirol The International Congress and Convention Association announced today during the Closing […]
#Airbus wraps up the #ParisAirShow2019 on a high
STRONG DEMAND BOOSTS AIRBUS FORTUNES (Posted 20th June 2019) Airbus sees strong demand for its new commercial aircraft products at Paris Air Show 2019 · A321XLR receives endorsement from 11 customers as of now · A220 and A330neo programmes consolidate their market position · Airbus Services portfolio expands with virtual reality and Skywise offerings During […]
#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
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#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 […]
