#Ghana signs MoU with #EthiopianAirlines
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES IN POLE POSITION TO KICKSTART A NEW GHANAIAN NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 14th May 2019) The government of Ghana and Ethiopian Airlines have concluded negotiations about the formation of a new national airline. While the Ghanaian government will initially hold 51 percent in the venture – these shares are at a later stage due […]
#ICCA News Updates
ICCA PUBLISHES THE LARGEST EVER SET OF DATA (Posted 14th May 2019) Past favourite Paris achieves landslide victory with return to first place in ICCA city rankings The release of ICCA’s 2018 Country and City Rankings marks yet another successful year for the association meetings market, with the global meetings industry trade association capturing a […]
#AFRAA’s 08th Aviation Stakeholders Convention meets in #Mauritius
‘ENHANCED COOPERATION FOR ACCELERATED GROWTH‘ IS THE THEME FOR AFRAA’S 8TH STAKEHOLDER CONVENTION (Posted 13th May 2019) The beautiful Indian Ocean island of Mauritius – part of the Vanilla Islands organization – provides a magnificent backdrop for this year’s Aviation Stakeholder Convention, organized by AFRAA and hosted by national airline Air Mauritius. Held from 12th […]
The Era of Women in Tourism is Now
The era of women in global tourism innovation is now! Africa – May 13, 2019 Reproduced with the kind permission of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq It is no secret to anyone that gender equity is a priority within the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Apart from knowing that it is a challenge because only […]
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
#AFRAA News Updates
Welcome Message from the Secretary General It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to AFRAA’s 8th Aviation Stakeholders Convention (ASC). In preparing for this conference, care has been taken to ensure that all delegates derive the most benefits and satisfaction. We therefore hope that you will enjoy every bit of your […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates – Courtesy of Gill Staden
ATCNews readers can click on the link below for the latest issue: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside today: Buy game meat with a label Lusaka Forest Reserve Chipembele students in Australia Flagship Species Restoration Programme in Lower Zambezi Helicopter tested in Lower Zambezi Save the Rhino at the London Marathon Kariba Shoreline being cleared of litter Vic Falls […]
#AirSeychelles now flies six times a week from #Mahe to #Mumbai
AIR SEYCHELLES OPERATES SIXTH WEEKLY SERVICE BETWEEN SEYCHELLES AND INDIA (Posted 13th July 2019) Air Seychelles has successfully launched its sixth weekly frequency between Seychelles and the largest Indian city, Mumbai. The flight operated on Sunday, 12th of May 2019 by the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft S7-AMI, which was commanded by Captain Francois Jackson and […]
#ReunionTourism signs partnership agreement with ‘FrenchBee’
REUNION TOURISM ADDS ‘FRENCHBEE‘ AIRLINE TO THEIR LIST OF PARTNERS (Posted 13th May 2019) Air transport is a key sector of tourism development for far – away destinations such as Reunion, hence the interest for IRT and the French Bee company to develop joint actions . With the signing of this agreement, the IRT can […]
#WTTC and #WTFL enter into a partnership
WTTC and World Tourism Forum Lucerne signs partnership deal World – May 12, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Photo: Prof Martin Barth, Gloria Guevara Manzo & Reto Wittwer The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) have signed a Common Agenda, which commits both organisations to ensuring […]
#AirSeychelles participates in conservation project on La Digue
AIR SEYCHELLES SUPPORTS VEUVE SPECIAL RESERVE CONSERVATION PROGRAMME (Posted 12th May 2019) A group of Air Seychelles staff from Mahe and Praslin have participated in a tree planting activity at the Veuve Special Reserve in La Digue to assist with the conservation of the reserve eco-system. Held yesterday in partnership with the Seychelles National Parks […]
#ASKY launches flights to #Johannesburg
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond W Hospitality Group reveals growing pipeline in African hotel development Why United Airlines is flying to Cape Town shows how millennials are influencing Aviation Nigerian man develops world’s first AI portal that can translate over 2,000 African languages Luxury train hotel to be built at Kruger National […]
#Kenya suspends direct flights from #Mogadishu to #Nairobi
SECURITY CONCERNS CITED AS DIRECT FLIGHT SUSPENSION INITIALLY LASTS UNTIL AUGUST (Posted 12th May 2019) The Somali Federal Government responded with a degree of anger to the decision by Kenya, to have flights from their territory to Kenya first land in the north eastern town of Wajir for a thorough security check, before being allowed […]
#Hilton signs for a 5 star hotel in #Kampala
KAMPALA HILTON HOTEL TO ADD 244 SUITES AND ROOMS TO UGANDA’S HOSPITALITY SCENE (Posted 11th May 2019) Hilton Hotels has signed a Management Agreement with TWED Property Development Company (TWED) to bring its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to Uganda. The plans for the construction of a 244-guest room property in a mixed use […]
#EthiopianAirlines premium passengers to and from #Paris can enjoy a new lounge
STAR ALLIANCE REVEALS NEW LOUNGE FOR MEMBER AIRLINE PASSENGERS IN PARIS (Posted 11th May 2019) Star Alliance has officially completed the refurbishment of its lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport. The 980 square metre facility offers seating for more than 220 guests and features stylish elements inspired by Parisian design and architecture. The […]
#Nigeria and #BurkinaFaso join SAATM
28 AFRICAN COUNTRIES HAVE NOW SIGNED ON TO #SAATM BUT HAS IT MADE A DIFFERENCE (Posted 11th May 2019) The signing of the African Union’s SAATM initiative by both Nigeria and Burkina Faso has brought the number of member states – ostensibly – committed to implement SAATM and incorporate it in their aviation policies, legislation […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 18
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 11th May 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa said as he closed Indaba 2019:- “Tourism is a new gold ready to be explored in Africa. b. Encouraging Seychellois Islanders […]
#IATA reports slower March growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 3.1%, compared to the same month a year ago, which was the slowest pace for any month in nine years. This largely was owing to the timing of the Easter […]
Laikipia Wildlife Forum News Updates
April Edition 2019 MEMBERSHIP DONATE Share Tweet Forward Directors Statement Dear Members, As we promised, the Forum was able to leverage your contributions to secure three additional sources of funding for membership projects. We have now engaged with the World Bank and the Water Resources Group 2030 for the next two years in support of […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Ten Heads of State Confirmed to Attend the U.S-Africa Business Summit in June All Africa Corporate Council on Africa is honored to announce that the following Heads of State are confirmed to attend the 12th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Maputo, Mozambique on June 18-21, 2019…Read More>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS […]
#AirSeychelles hosts the Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine
MINISTER OF TOURISM, CIVIL AVIATION, PORTS AND MARINE VISITS AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 10th May 2019) The Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Didier Dogley yesterday concluded the second part of his official visit at Air Seychelles. The visit which started at the airline’s sales office located at The Quadrant in Victoria later proceeded […]
News from Ol Pejeta’s Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate
No Images? Click here Dear ATCNews Readers, Wake up to Grevy’s grazing in your garden, and fall asleep to the distant roar of lions, with the iconic silhouette of Mount Kenya ever-present on your horizon. Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate homes have been built to offer you the ultimate balance between comfort and adventure: a home […]
#RwandAir to launch #Guangzhou flights in June
GUANGZHOU SET TO JOIN RWANDAIR’S GROWING NETWORK IN JUNE AS 28TH DESTINATION (Posted 10th May 2019) RwandAir just announced that the airline will commence flights to Guangzhou, the provincial capital of Guangdong and the third largest city in China, effective 18th of June, 2019. RwandAir will fly to Guangzhou three times a week on Tuesdays, […]
#Hilton Garden Inn opens in #Kampala #Uganda
FIRST HILTON BRAND ENTERS THE UGANDAN HOSPITALITY MARKET (Posted 10th May 2019) Hilton Hotels yesterday announced the opening of its first hotel in Uganda, a Hilton Garden Inn Kampala. The opening of the new hotel, which is part of Hilton’s award-winning midscale Hilton Garden Inn brand, follows the recent announcement of the signing of Hilton […]
#Kenya’s #Safarilink attains #IATA safety certification
SAFARILINK MAKES HISTORY BY ATTAINING IATA’S STANDARD SAFETY ASSESSMENT (ISSA) (Posted 10th May 2019) Safarilink Aviation successfully completed the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) designed for commercial airlines and is now on the ISSA registry. Safarilink is the first Kenyan ‘Beach and Bush‘ airline to complete this stringent audit across the entire African continent, a […]
#AHIF – Mark Your Diary for September 23rd to 25th in #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia
Readers of ATCNews.org can download the full report of W Hospitality by clicking on the link shown further down the article. REPORT: Egypt heads the Africa hotel development top ten The stars of hotel development in Africa are Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Ethiopia, according to the 11th annual survey by W Hospitality Group. The four […]
#AVIAssist offers new courses in #Nairobi and #Kigali
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative 9-12 July Ground Operations Safety course Nairobi, Kenya – US$ 400 This second edition will be hosted by Kenya Airways at their Pride Centre with support from Saferground and Viggo. A unique in-region opportunity not to be missed! […]
World Tourism Forum heads to Ras Al Khaimah in 2021
7th World Tourism Forum Lucerne heads to Ras Al-Khaimah World – May 8, 2019 Article courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Emirates state of Ras Al-Khaimah is set to host the 7th World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) in 2021. It will be the first time the biennial event would be held outside of its […]
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
#BrusselsAirlines launches top of the range Premium Economy cabin
FROM ECONOMY PRIVILEGE TO PREMIUM ECONOMY – A MAJOR ADVANTAGE FOR BRUSSELS AIRLINES PASSENGER AS AIRLINE UPGRADES ALL AIRCRAFT CABINS (Posted 10th May 2019) In February this year did Brussels Airlines announce a new travel experience on board of its long-haul aircraft. With a completely new Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class the airline […]
