#AirIndia to launch #Nairobi flights on World Tourism Day
AFTER AN ABSENCE OF SEVERAL YEARS DOES AIR INDIA RETURN TO KENYA IN SEPTEMBER (Posted 22nd July 2019) On the 27th of September, a day recognized around the world as UNWTO’s ‘World Tourism Day‘, will Air India return to Nairobi. The Indian flag carrier will initially serve the route with four flights per week using […]
Tour D’EAC 2019 set for Kampala launch on 01st of August
EAST AFRICA’S LARGEST CYCLING EVENT NOW RACING TOWARDS THE STARTING LINE (Posted 21st July 2019) The launch of the 2019 edition of the Tour D’EAC is now just 10 days away, expected to take place in Kampala on the 01st of August. The cycling tour across the entire Eastern African region will be flagged off […]
#KampalaSerenaHotel – Fit for Royals means fit for You
CNN TRAVEL NAMES THE KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL AS ONE OF SEVEN IN THE WORLD LOVED BY ROYALTY (Posted 20th July 2019) Selina Julien of CNN has listed seven hotels and resorts around the world, she says are fit for royalty and in fact loved by them. Clivenden House in the UK is among those as […]
Tape on aircraft engine kicks off social media storm
SAFE OR NOT SAFE – THAT IS NOW THE QUESTION (Posted 20th July 2019) ‘On a recent flight (guess which airline) we flew on a wing, prayer and sticky tape! ‘ wrote Daniel Kalinaki in a tweet earlier today, triggering an avalanche of comments which went way beyond just his Twitter account. As the wave […]
#Akwaaba Travel Market and #ATQNews nominate ATCNews Publisher
ATCNEWS PUBLISHER NAMED AMONG THE 100 GLOBAL TOURISM PERSONALITIES IN AFRICA FOR 2019 (Posted 19th July 2019) ATCNews’ role in promoting travel to and across Africa has been recognized by media partner ATQNews – published in Lagos / Nigeria – the Akwaaba Travel Market and the various partner organizations of West Africa’s largest tourism trade […]
#Malawi News Updates – courtesy of African Parks
Malawi: The Warm Heart of Africa Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi Herds of elephants fill Nkhotakota; cheetahs balance atop termite mounds while lions roar within Liwonde; and every “Big Five” animal roams throughout Majete. This is Malawi. Malawi is known as the "Warm Heart of Africa" because of the kindness of its people. But more recently, […]
#AirTanzania to buy two more #Airbus #A220
AFTER THE LAUNCH OF MUMBAI IS IT FULL STEAM AHEAD FOR AIR TANZANIA (Posted 19th July 2019) Air Tanzania earlier this week launched their long awaited flights to Mumbai in India and will initially operate three flights per week as mentioned by ATCNews. An announcement by President Magufuli, made on that day, now suggests that […]
#BrusselsAirport News Updates
New: heavenly Hannover or bustling Bristol Great news! From September 2019 onwards, you’ll be able to fly to 2 new destinations with Brussels Airlines. Do you want to enjoy nature again in autumn? Then the dazzling parks and gardens of Hannover are a fantastic choice. Brussels Airlines flies to this destination five times a week, […]
#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 19th July 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
#Kampala Sheraton Hotel turns its attention to the 4th floor
REFURBISHMENT AND MODERNIZATION AT THE SHERATON KAMPALA HOTEL MOVES TO THE 4TH FLOOR (Posted 19th July 2019) The ongoing work at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, which previously involved several of the upper floors of the hotel, has now moved to the 4th floor. Rooms are undergoing upgrading and modernization in order to keep the hotel […]
#RusingaFestival2019 – mark your diary
8TH EDITION OF THE RUSINGA FESTIVAL SET FOR DECEMBER 19TH AND 20TH (Posted 19th July 2019) The Rusinga Festival celebrates its 8th edition on Rusinga Island from the 19th to the 20th of December. The festival offers two days of music, fashion, film, food, artistry, literature, sports and conversations that take visitors back in time […]
#Uganda set to licence tour guides
Uganda Tourism Board to license tour guides Africa – July 19, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has embarked on a drive to license all tour guides in the country. Hospitality lectures will be offered to all tour guides and also meeting stakeholders such as the tourism police […]
Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport sets new passenger and flight record
NEARLY 30.000 PASSENGERS AND 310 FLIGHTS SET NEW RECORD AT BOLE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 19th July 2019) Ethiopia’s main international aviation gateway, Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, on Wednesday this week set a new passenger and flight handling record. 310 aircraft landed and took off from the airport and 29.528 passengers – 8.500 of […]
New launch date for #UgandaAirlines?
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT SUGGESTS NEW LAUNCH DATE MOVED TO AUGUST (Posted 19th July 2019) In a statement to parliament yesterday has Works and Transport Minister Hon. Monica Azuba given the clearest indication yet, that – as a result of the late audit completion for the airline’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and the subsequent delay of securing […]
Hospitality and Blockchain – The Onyx Resource Centre shows how
Is your hotel ready for the future of payment? Get a step ahead with the Onyx CenterSource free eBook How Blockchain Technology Can Impact Hospitality. We spoke with industry insiders and cryptocurrency experts to bring you the top 5 steps you can put in place today that will help your business transition when the time […]
#BrusselsAirlines – it is party time in the skies
293 FLIGHTS FROM 77 AIRPORTS BRING 25.000 PEOPLE TO BELGIUM FOR THE ‘TOMORROW FESTIVAL‘ (Posted 18th July 2019) Brussels Airlines organizes – for the eighth consecutive year – party flights to bring festivalgoers from every corner of the globe to Tomorrowland in Boom. 293 flights leave from 77 different airports bringing partygoers with over 100 […]
African Aviation Week partners with AVIAssist and AviaDevAfrica
JOINING HANDS TO PROMOTE AVIATION IN AFRICA (Posted 18th July 2019) Kenya to host second African Aviation Week championing sector growth between the 16th and 20th of September 2019 Kenya will host the second African Aviation Week (16-20 September) championing best practice, market liberalisation and world-class safety standards. The initiative is being promoted by Ground […]
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
#QatarAirways announces Gabarone as the next African destination
#BOTSWANA TO JOIN THE QATAR AIRWAYS NETWORK (Posted 18th July 2019) Qatar Airways will be the first Middle Eastern airline to operate to the capital of Botswana Three-times weekly flights to Gaborone will be operated by an Airbus A350 aircraft Qatar Airways earlier today announced the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting […]
#AlfajiriVillas news and special offers
WHY WE LOVE DIANI BEACH Everyone that comes to Diani on the south Kenya coast is spell bound with it’s beauty and tranquillity. Regarded by many as Kenya’s best beach destination, Diani Beach, is also easily accessible for a relaxing break after a long safari or indeed as a stand-alone beach experience. Discover our top […]
#Protea open new brand hotel in #Durban aimed at young and uppy clientele
PROTEA HOTEL ‘FIRE & ICE‘ BY MARRIOTT OPENS IN DURBAN (Posted 17th July 2019) Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban uMhlanga Ridge officially opened this month, making it the first Fire & Ice! by Marriott hotel in KwaZulu-Natal and the fourth in South Africa. A highly anticipated addition to the brand’s fast-growing portfolio, […]
Visit #Wasini
EXPLORE THE KENYA COAST As part of ATCNews’ efforts to promote the lesser known attractions along the #Kenya coast, here is a great way to explore the area around Wasini without breaking the bank!
#UNWTO News Updated
Welcome to the July 2019 edition of the UNWTO Newsletter. Since the last edition, we’ve celebrated the brightest new ideas for making tourism a driver of development across the Americas. And we joined other thought leaders to discuss tourism’s place in the 2030 Agenda at the Aid for Trade Conference. In other news, responsible tourism […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS 2019 U.S.-Africa Business Summit Corporate Council on Africa In her keynote remarks, Deputy Secretary Kelley spoke of the U.S. commitment to ensure that trade between America and Africa was mutually beneficial. “US exports to Africa have decreased by 32% from their 2014 high. And we want to work with you to […]
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
#Seychelles Tourism concludes Marketing Meeting 2019
SEYCHELLES TOURISM MEETS THE INDUSTRY AT THE CONSTANCE EPHELIA RESORT (Posted 17th July 2019) The Seychelles Tourism Board yesterday held their annual Marketing Meeting 2019 at the Constance Ephelia Resort on the main island of Mahe. The one day meeting saw the participation of all key tourism and hospitality stakeholders including government representatives, led by […]
African Sports Destination Awards 2019 – Voting is now underway
AFRICAN SPORTS DESTINATION AWARDS (Posted 17th July 2019) The organizers of African Sports Tourism Week have announced that there will be an addition of awards to the annual week-long sports travel market event, where sports and tourism stakeholders cross-breed ideas and exchange a hand of fellowship, towards socioeconomic gains for Africa and her nations. According […]
Nigeria Travel Week 2019 sets dates for the event
#NTW2019 TO TAKE PLACE FROM NOVEMBER 17TH TO 23RD IN #LAGOS #NIGERIA (Posted 17th July 2019) After setting the dates for the 2019 edition of the Nigeria Travel Week have the organizers also just provided an overview of the programme lined up for the event. The third edition of #NTW will build on the successes […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
Enjoy the latest tourism news courtesy of Gill Staden and her ‘Livingstone bi-Weekly’ Click on the link below for the latest: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/Inside More about the Zambezi River Swimming Pool Photos of the tramline from town to the Boat Club Contribution about the Forestry Department Livingstone Sports Festival Vultures in Lower Zambezi Giraffe de-snared in Luangwa […]
