Wilderness Holdings contributes nearly 15 million US Dollars to Conservation
CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS RECEIVE 14.7 MILLION US DOLLARS FROM WILDERNESS HOLDINGS (Posted 28th May 2019) Having pioneered ecotourism throughout Africa for over 35 years, Wilderness Holdings has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to driving sustainable economies by contributing USD14.7 million to conservation and community development initiatives during the 2018 financial year – more than […]
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
#Hilton’s Canopy brand comes to #Africa
#CAPETOWN TO GET AFRICA’S FIRST HILTON CANOPY HOTEL (Posted 28th May 2019) Hilton (www.Hilton.com) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof is expected to begin welcoming guests […]
Renewed hunting of elephant in #Botswana attracts condemnation from around the world
CONSERVATIONISTS UP IN ARMS OVER BOTSWANA’S DECISION TO ALLOW ELEPHANT HUNTING AGAIN By Meilan Solly, Smithonian.com (Posted 28th May 2019) Botswana, home to the world’s largest African elephant population, has lifted its five-year suspension of elephant hunting, attracting the ire of conservationists while placating those who argue that the land giants, known to kill livestock […]
#UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism ‘The Case of Japan’ is now available
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA) and Gurunavi have released the new UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The Case of Japan. The publication includes 18 different case studies of successful gastronomy tourism in Japan. At present, the concept of gastronomy tourism in Japan is relatively new. However, as this […]
#Uganda Tourism Board targets #Nigeria and West Africa
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 […]
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
#Zambia Tourism News – The Livingstone bi-Weekly
THE LATEST NEWS FROM ZAMBIA – COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 27th May 2019) Click on the link below for the latest issue: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside: Power cuts ahead in Zambia and Zimbabwe Gonarezhou goes solar Lion collared in Zambezi National Park Stimela Star train from Vic Falls to Hwange Chelsea Flower Show – Gold for […]
Undeterred by allegations is Mikono Speakers putting their EATHE promotion into overdrive
‘THE BATTLE OF THE TOURISM TRADE FAIRS‘ GOES INTO OVERDRIVE (Posted 25th May 2019) Following reports by ATCNews.org about the unfolding Battle of the Tourism Trade Fairs in Tanzania earlier this week have Mikono Speakers – after responding to allegations made against them by trade show competitors – taken to the offensive, marketing their own […]
#BreakingNews as #Mikosz quits #KenyaAirways
KENYA AIRWAYS CEO THROWS IN THE TOWEL AFTER FAILED RESCUE MISSION (Posted 24th May 2019) (It is YOUR fault seems Sebastian Mikosz gesture to suggest) Information was confirmed earlier this afternoon that Sebastian Mikosz will leave Kenya Airways well before the end of his term of office. This confirms earlier reports by ATCNews that […]
#DriftwoodMalindi’s latest news updates
Business as usual… We’re celebrating the arrival of the rains and our gardens are coming back to life. Yes, its officially the ‘rainy’ season but that doesn’t mean we are not open. Our team with their unmistakable warm hospitality are here, slicing fruit for breakfast, turning down beds in the evening and shaking those Dawa […]
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
Heading to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport tomorrow? Brace for diversions …
Dear ATC Readers, We trust you are well. The Mater Heart Run takes place this Saturday 25th of May 2019, so as usual expect road closures. If you are flying with AIRKENYA on Saturday 25th of May 2019, please allow for extra driving time to get to WILSON AIRPORT as parts of Langata Road will […]
#AfricaDay – Afrika Vuka
THE CONTINENT IS CELEBRATING AFRICA DAY BUT FACES A CHALLENGING FUTURE AS CLIMATE CHANGE HITS HOME (Posted 24th May 2019) On this auspicious day for Africans, people in their thousands, from all walks of life have united and gathered in more than 20 countries on the continent to show their support in the continual fight […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 20
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 24th May 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Tourism- Government must remain the facilitators and they must allow the Private Sector Trade to lead the industry. b. Seychelles looses Elodia Payet – a pioneer of […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Confirmed Speakers for the U.S.-Africa Business Summit Corporate Council on Africa CCA is honored to announce our first wave of confirmed speakers who will be attending the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mozambique in June….Read More>> Ten Heads of State Confirmed to Attend the U.S-Africa Business Summit in June Corporate Council on […]
‘Mikono Speakers’ respond to fraud allegations
A NEW ‘BATTLE OF THE TRADE FAIRS‘ UNFOLDING IN TANZANIA (Posted 24th May 2019) It did not take long for a response to arrive in the ATCNews inbox over an article posted yesterday – https://atcnews.org/2019/05/23/fraudsters-fraudsters-everywhere-one-looks/ – where the question was asked in the headline if fraudsters, as alleged by the KaribuKiliFair organizers, had entered the […]
#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 23rd May 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 […]
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
Fraudsters Fraudsters everywhere one looks?
RE: FRAUD INFORMATION Dear valued KARIBU-KILIFAIR & tourism stakeholders, 20.05.2019 We have received information & several mailings from a company called “Mikono Speakers” announcing that “East Africa’s largest Tourism & Hospitality Fair” is held in Moshi/Kilimanjaro in November this year. The same company has forged & illegally used our original KARIBU-KILIFAIR 2018 fair ground layout […]
Is the British High Commission in Nairobi misleading the public?
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONER IN NAIROBI DENIES CHANGE IN ANTI TRAVEL ADVISORY – YET A CHANGE WAS MADE ON 21ST OF MAY (Posted 23rd May 2019) When ATCNews yesterday reported a change in the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office’ anti travel advice for Kenya (https://atcnews.org/2019/05/22/uk-slaps-new-travel-warning-on-kenya/) did it not take long for the British High Commissioner to […]
#Ethiopia raises 25 million US Dollars to beautify #AddisAbaba
ETHIOPIA’S CAPITAL CITY TO SHINE AFTER PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS (Posted 22nd May 2019) The project mainly aims to lift the image and potential of the capital A fundraising effort aimed at beautifying the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, has raked in over $25 million from a section of the project supporters. PM Abiy Ahmed’s office disclosed on […]
Wilderness Safaris opens new luxury safari camp in #Akagera
NEW LUXURY CAMP IN AKAGERA A SIGN OF INVESTOR CONFIDENCE IN RWANDA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY (Posted 22nd May 2019) Wilderness Safaris has officially opened its new camp, Magashi, overlooking scenic Lake Rwanyakazinga in the north-east of Rwanda’s wildlife-rich Akagera National Park. Launched in partnership with conservation non-profit African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), […]
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
Ol Pejeta News Updates
Technology lab focused on wildlife protection opens on Ol Pejeta Conservancy Ol Pejeta Conservancy partners with conservation and technology organisations to kick-start a research and innovation centre for wildlife conservation In partnership with Fauna & Flora International (FFI), Liquid Telecomand Arm, and supported with initial funds from The Royal Foundation, Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya […]
Cape Town to get connection to St. Helena
#AIRLINK TO CONNECT #CAPETOWN WITH #STHELENA (Posted 22nd May 2019) Airlink of South Africa has announced a flight between Cape Town and the Atlantic Ocean island of St. Helena – best known as the detention location for fallen French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte who eventually died there – effective early December this year. The seasonal service […]
UK slaps new travel warning on Kenya
KENYA GETS ANOTHER ANTI TRAVEL BROADSIDE FROM THE UK (Posted 22nd May 2019) Kenyan tourism sources are once again up in arms over the unilateral issueing of a new anti travel advisory against their country by the UK government. Yesterday, Tuesday, 21st of May, did the UK sharpen their F&C Office advice for travelers to […]
#AirTanzania now says Mumbai flights to start in July
MORE CONNECTIVITY OUT OF EAST AFRICA AS TWO AIRLINES READY TO LAUNCH NEW DESTINATIONS (Posted 22nd May 2019) Air Tanzania will launch flights from Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg, South Africa’s commercial capital, effective 28th of June, initially serving the route three times a week. The airline intends to use their single class Airbus A220-300 […]
#UgandaAirlines – waiting for 10 years to make profits if any
AIRLINE UPSTARTS WOES – WAITING FOR PASSENGERS AND PROFITS (Posted 22nd May 2019) (The Uganda Airlines Bombardier CRJ900 seen in Cape Town while making an appearance before delegates of the recently held #AviaDev2019 Conference) News have emerged from Kampala that officials of newly formed Uganda Airlines, while appearing before a Parliamentary Committee and defending their […]
International tourist numbers on the rise in 2019
#UNWTO’S TOURISM BAROMETER SHOWS TOURISM NUMBERS AND CONFIDENCE ON THE INCREASE (Posted 22nd May 2019) The latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization shows that international tourism continued to grow over the first quarter of 2019. Though at a slower rate when compared with the last two years, the […]
