#Zambia Tourism News from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear all! The last weeks and months have just passed so quickly for us here at Kafunta, so busy that we were with the renovation of the lodge, and the preparation for opening. The new 2019 season is now here and it is time for our first newsletter! Since early January, and in just 3 […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 17
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 02nd May 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Workers Day 2019. b. ONE SEYCHELLES – A New Political Party is launched. c. Commercial Fishing boat by a Seychelloise for Seychelles d. Israel Airline lands in […]
Porini Camps / Gamewatcher news from East Africa
Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings from us all at Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps! The past few weeks in and around our conservancies have, as ever, brought some sensational wildlife scenes for visitors to Porini Safari Camps. Our guests and safari guides have been sharing their images from the daily game-drives and guided walks, and we […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Secretary Wilbur Ross Confirmed to Attend the US-Africa Business Summit Corporate Council on Africa The Corporate Council on Africa is honored to announce that Honorable Wilbur Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, will lead a strong U.S. Government delegation to the 12th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Maputo, Mozambique on June 18-21, 2019. […]
#BrusselsAirlines launches their 6th Belgian Icon’s aircraft
MEET THE BRUEGEL AIRBUS A320 WHEN YOU FLY OUT OF BRUSSELS AIRPORT (Posted 02nd May 2019) After honoring Tintin in 2015, followed by Magritte, the Red Devils, Tomorrowland and the Smurfs, Brussels Airlines today presents its 6th Belgian Icon, a unique aircraft inspired by Flemish painter Bruegel the Elder. The result is a grand piece […]
China Southern to add fourth flight to Nairobi from July through September
CHINA SOUTHERN TO LAUNCH NAIROBI FLIGHTS IN JUNE (Posted 02nd May 2019) China Southern has confirmed the launch of a fourth flight per week from Guangzhou to Nairobi, between July and September this year. All services will be operated by an Airbus A330-200 aircraft. It was learned that two of the flights each week will […]
#AirSeychelles attends the Dubai Airport Show 2019
AIR SEYCHELLES SHOWCASES AIRLINE AND COUNTRY AT THE DUBAI AIRPORT SHOW 2019 (Posted 02nd May 2019) Key representatives from the Air Seychelles Ground Operations team have this week attended the Airport Show 2019, one of the world’s largest annual business to business airport exhibition. Held under the theme “The Future of Airport Innovation Starts Here”, […]
#SankaraHotel in #Nairobi joins #Marriott’s #AutographCollection
MARRIOTT LAUNCHES EASTERN AFRICA’S FIRST ‘AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION‘ HOTEL AFTER THE SANKARA COMPLETES REBRANDING (Posted 02nd May 2019) Autograph Collection Hotels debuts in Kenya welcoming Sankara Nairobi to its dynamic portfolio of Passionately Independent Hotels Art, Culture, Culinary and Design create an immersive experience with a distinctive sense of place Autograph Collection Hotels (www.AutographHotels.com), Marriott International’s […]
#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 02nd 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
#UgandaAirlines #CRJ900 tours Africa
Bombardier CRJ Series Africa Tour makes a stop in Accra Africa,Aviation – April 30, 2019 Courtesy Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and Voyages Afriq The first leg of Bombardier’s CRJ Series Africa tour made a stopover at the Kotoka International airport for the demo show. The Africa tour of the CRJ Series got underway after the official […]
#KenyaAirways admits to yet more losses
AFTER 7.6 BILLION KENYA SHILLINGS LOSS IS KQ NOW TECHNICALLY BANKRUPT – AGAIN (Posted 30th April 2019) The egoistic intent by Kenya Airways CEO Sebastian Mikosz to raid the cash reserves of the Kenya Airport Authority is once again made blatantly evident, after the airline he runs reported another massive loss, this time of 7.59 […]
#QatarAirways presents new Economy Class dining experience ‘Quisine’
QATAR AIRWAYS TO LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO RABAT (Posted 30th April 2019) (New look presentation of economy class meals currently launching across all Qatar Airways flights) Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will launch flights to Rabat, Morocco on 29th of May. Services to the Moroccan capital will be served by a Boeing 787 […]
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
#Airbus first quarter results for 2019 look impressive
AIRBUS PUBLISHES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS (Posted 30th April 2019) · Commercial aircraft environment robust · Q1 2019 financials mainly reflect A320 Family ramp-up and delivery phasing · Revenues € 12.5 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 549 million · EBIT (reported) € 181 million; EPS (reported) € 0.05 · 2019 guidance maintained Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: […]
#PrecisionAir turns #Kilimanjaro into a second hub
PRECISION AIR ENSURES CONTINUED SUCCESS THROUGH ADDED CONNECTIVITY AT KILIMANJARO (Posted 30th April 2019) Tanzanias’ Precision Air has strengthened its operations in Kilimanjaro following the establishment of the mini-hub in the region. The initiative is part of a move to enhance connectivity in the northern region through its latest addition of passenger flight PW421 departing […]
Trumps plans to punish 13 African countries for Visa overstays
Another edition of #ATQNews 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 range of topics within […]
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
#MalawianAirlines to add more #Bombardier Q400’s
ANOTHER Q400 TO JOIN THE MALAWIAN FLEET (Posted 29th April 2019) Malawian Airlines, a partnership between the Malawi government and Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of a second Q400 aircraft. The lease was prompted by the closure of the main runway at Blantyre Chileka International Airport during which only a second but much shorter runway […]
Africa Tourism Partners reveals line up for 2nd Master Class
WORLD CLASS FACULTY UNVEILED FOR 2nd ANNUAL AFRICA BUSINESS TOURISM AND MICE MASTERCLASS (Posted 29th April 2019) Organisers of the annual Africa Business and MICE Tourism Master Class, today unveiled world-class faculty for the second annual Africa Business and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions(MICE) Master Class to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 10th […]
Air Cargo News names Ethiopian Airlines as Africa’s best air cargo operator, again!
ANOTHER AWARD FOR #ETHIOPIANAIRLINES (Posted 29th April 2019) Ethiopian Cargo & Logistic Services, Africa’s largest network cargo operator and multiaward winner has been once again crowned with ‘2019 Best Cargo Airline –Africa’ Award at the Air Cargo News Awards ceremony held on April 26th in London, UK. Air Cargo News is the leading source of […]
#AlainStAnge launches his own political party in the Seychelles
‘ONE SEYCHELLES‘ EXPECTED TO GIVE ESTABLISHED PARTIES A RUN FOR THEIR MONEY (Posted 29th April 2019) The launch of the "One Seychelles" Political Party was held on Friday the 26th April and Alain St.Ange, the island’s former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine was elected to lead the party as they prepare for […]
#ArabianTravelMarket – just a day away now
There are only 24 hours to go until Arabian Travel Market opens its doors. Make sure you don’t miss out on a world of travel inspiration. Activate your free badge to: • Register now to avoid the queues • Avoid paying $50 admission on the door We look forward to seeing you there! Activate your […]
#LAM and #Fastjet enter code share deal in #Mozambique
MOZAMBIQUE’S NATIONAL AIRLINE LAM SIGNS CODE SHARE DEAL WITH PRIVATE AIRLINE FASTJET (Posted 27th April 2019) Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, in short called LAM and Fastjet (Mozambique) have now signed a full code share agreement. The agreement is intended to strengthen the Airlines respective route networks, to facilitate commercial sales and to improve passenger convenience […]
Serena Hotels’ profit rises by 50 percent in 2018
EAST AFRICA’S LEADING HOSPITALITY BRAND SHOWS IMPROVED FINANCIAL RESULTS AS INVESTMENTS PAY OFF (Posted 27th April 2019) Serena Hotels’s holding company TPS East Africa reported profits of 179 million Kenya Shillings for the 2018 financial year, up from just under 120 million Kenya Shillings for the year 2017. Sales during the past financial year rose […]
#CycloneKenneth hits both Comoros and Mozambique
CYCLONE KENNETH TOO SPREADS DEATH AND DESTRUCTION JUST WEEKS AFTER IDAI DEVASTATED BEIRA (Posted 26th April 2019) For the first time since modern day record keeping has a hurricane strength cyclone hit the northern Mozambique coastline around the Cabo Delgado province. While raging over the Comores have at least 3 people there died, many more […]
Rolls Royce showcases the ‘Augmented Reality Engine App’ at #AviaDevAfrica2019
ROLLS ROYCE USES THEIR PRESENCE AT THE 2019 AVIADEV CONFERENCE TO SHOWCASE A NEW APP (Posted 26th April 2019) Presently available for iPhones through the Apple store is an app which allows for insights, literally, of how the Rolls Royce ‘Ultra Fan‘ engine works. For those ATCNews readers not in Cape Town attending #AviaDev are […]
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
#Fastjet’s losses for 2018 rocket on Tanzania exit cost
FASTJET LOSSES QUADRUPLE TO OVER 41 MILLION US DOLLARS (Posted 26th April 2019) Usually well informed sources have, to a good part, blamed Tanzania’s regulatory hurdles put in the way of Fastjet – eventually prompting the airline to withdraw from the market and leaving future private investment in the sector in that country highly doubtful […]
#MountKenya – Mountain Dispatches
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES: FEBRUARY TO MARCH 2019 The past two months have been non-stop. We had our most successful 10to4 yet – raising over 8.3m KSh and the money will be used to support a whole range of projects from community to wildlife. Fires continued well into April. The local and international support has been immense […]
