South Sudan begins to clean up the aviation sector
SOUTH SUDAN BANS AGED AIRCRAFT FROM CARRYING PASSENGERS (Posted 12th April 2019) Positive news have come out of Juba, South Sudan’s capital city, that a serious clean up of the aviation industry is unfolding. It is understood that the aviation regulator has banned passengers to be carried on aircraft aged over 20 years and particular […]
#WTMA2019 launches ‘Africa Tourism Investment Summit’
NEW INITIATIVE BY WORLD TRAVEL MARKET AFRICA DRAWS IN NEW CROWDS (Posted 12th April 2019) The widening of the scope, with the launch of the African Tourism Investment Summit and other programme components, has added more value for visitors to World Travel Market Africa and it paid off handsomly for the organizers. On day one […]
#KaribuKiliFair set to offer 100 fam trips to qualifying agents
FAM Trips @ KARIBU-KILIFAIR 2019 Did you join already? KARIBU-KILIFAIR 2019 is giving a chance for Fam Trips to more than 100 approved international Travel agent/buyers & Travel Media. Apply today >> HERE << to participate on one of the most spectacular and unforgettable Fam trips of your life. Visit “TANZANIA Unforgettable” destinations by your […]
#NgambaIsland gets infrastructure improvements as Chimpanzee Trust reaches out to communities
NGAMBA ISLAND GETS NEW WATER SYSTEM Water system installation at Ngamba Island ? Over the years the sanctuary has had its operations run on sand filters to fill the reserve tanks and for staff consumption which has to be boiled prior to drinking. This reduced the risks associated with untreated water but still had some […]
Balearic Islands to become the first destination developed under Agenda 2030
IMPULSA BALEAR JOINS UNWTO IN NEW PROJECT UNDER AGENDA 2030 (Posted 12th April 2019) Deploying new resources and actions for the progressive adaptation of the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera) to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda, is one of the main objectives of the agreement signed between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and […]
#AVIAssist set for more aviation training sessions in #Kigali and #Nairobi
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative There are still places available in three upcoming courses in East Africa. More information below and on the agenda section of our website. AVIATION INCIDENT INVESTIGATION COURSE Kigali, Rwanda / 13-17 May – US$ 500 Audit findings indicate […]
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 courtesy of Gill Staden and her #LivingstoneBiWeekly
View this email in your browser TOURISM NEWS FROM ZAMBIA AND BEYOND https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/tlbw10apr19.pdf Inside: Lake Kariba then and now Kazungula bridge – help is planned Barotse Royal Establishment gets funds for Climate Resilience Zim dollar is back Elephants leaving parks to find water Penguin virus on the wane New Park for Angola Rwandan Working Dogs […]
#Kenya – Northern Rangelands Trust Annual State of the Conservancies Report
No images? Click here 2018 STATE OF CONSERVANCIES REPORT THE 2018 STATE OF CONSERVANCIES REPORT IS HERE There are now 39 NRT member conservancies across 42,300 square kilometres of northern and coastal Kenya. As our 2018 State of Conservancies Report shows, these conservancies are having a significant impact on conservation and livelihoods. Inevitably, there remain […]
Africa Tourism Partners announce date for second edition of Leadership Forum
DURBAN ICC TO HOST THE 2ND EDITION OF THE AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM AND AWARDS (Posted 11th April 2019) Mr. Kwakye Donkor, formerly CEO of RETOSA and now CEO of Africa Tourism Partners, yesterday confirmed to ATCNews.org that the second edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards will take this year in Durban […]
Onomo Hotels remain on expansion course
ONOMO’S NEXT HOTELS TO OPEN IN MAPUTO AND DAR ES SALAAM (Posted 11th April 2019) Onomo Hotels, the fast growing 3 star group in Africa and already present in Dakar, Abidjan, Libreville, Bamako, Conakry, Lome, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Kigali, Rabat, Casablanca, has confirmed that they are on course to open two more hotels this […]
Kenya Airport Authority shoots down Kenya Airways’ merger proposal in flames
‘YOU HAVE NO CAPACITY TO MANAGE US‘ DOES KAA TELL KQ (Posted 11th April 2019) Doubting Kenya Airways’ capacity to manage the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in front of the parliamentary committee for transport earlier this week was like putting a wrecking ball to the proposal to merge KAA and KQ, which is effectively aiding […]
#Aldabra beach clean up collects 25 tons of foreign trash
#UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE AFFECTED BY WAVE OF GLOBAL TRASH (Posted 11th April 2019) (Picture courtesy of the Seychelles Island Foundation as the SIF CEO Frauke Fleischer-Dogley and the volunteers are received by President Danny Faure) A five week clean up exercise on the Aldabra Atoll has come to an end and the outcome is […]
#WTMA2019 – Off to a great start
10 – 12 April 2019, Cape Town, South Africa Contact Us About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On WTM AFRICA KICKS OFF ON A HIGH NOTE WTM Africa 2019 opened today on a high note with thousands of travel professionals visiting from across the globe to attend the leading event for the travel industry in […]
#Uganda to expect delivery of first #Bombardier #CRJ900 on 23rd of April
BOMBARDIER JETS DUE TO ARRIVE IN ENTEBBE IN 12 DAYS TIME (Posted 11th April 2019) The Minister for Works and Transport Monica Azuba has assured Ugandans, that after making an additional payment of over 40 million US Dollars to Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, the first two CRJ900 jets will soon be on the way to […]
#EthiopianAirlines takes delivery of their 11th #Airbus #A350
ANOTHER AIRBUS A350-900 JOINS THE ETHIOPIAN FLEET (Posted 10th April 2019) Over the last weekend did another Airbus A350XWB arrive in Addis Ababa to join the fleet of Africa’s largest and most successful airline, Ethiopian Airlines. Configured in a two class layout of Business Class and Economy Class has this 11th such aircraft boosted the […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019 just two weeks away
A look at airport investment in Africa Worldwide, almost half of all passenger journeys flow through airports that have some form of private sector participation. In Africa, the figure is substantially lower for private airports. This is reflected in the sources of funding for transport infrastructure in general where the majority of investment comes from […]
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 releases new video on 73rd anniversary
73 YEARS AND COUNTING – AFRICA’S MOST SUCCESSFUL AIRLINE CELEBRATES ITS RICH AND DIVERSE HISTORY (Posted 10th April 2019) (Picture courtesy of Ethiopian Airlines) Africa’s biggest airline Ethiopian Airlines has yesterday released a 30 seconds video to celebrate its achievements since it was established 73 years ago. In a tweet post on their official handle […]
#Uganda Tourism CEO issues final statement on tourist abduction
UTB REASSURES VISITORS OF THEIR SAFETY WHEN VISITING UGANDA’S NATIONAL PARKS (Posted 10th April 2019) Following the successful conclusion of the rescue mission for an abducted American tourist in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park – the incident was reported on ATC News at the time – has the CEO […]
#BrusselsAirlines – Help make their lounge at Brussels Airport Europe’s number one
YOUR VOTE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE! We’re proud to be selected as 1 of the 6 nominees for the Europe’s Leading Airport Lounge award! Vote for THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines and Lexus and help us to take the award home. Sign up at loop.be and earn LOOPs on all our flights.
#AirSeychelles engages with local market in #Madagascar ahead of flights
AIR SEYCHELLES HOSTS TRADE EVENT IN MADAGASCAR (Posted 09th April 2019) Air Seychelles yesterday met with local trade partners in Madagascar ahead of the commencement of its seasonal flights set to commence as from 03rd of July 2019. The workshop hosted by the airline’s general sales agents based in Antananarivo held at the Tamboho suites […]
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
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 14
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 09th April 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2019 Summit b. Great for Seychelles with news of Air France & Air Mauritius. c. World Travel Market Africa in Cape […]
#QatarAirways launches new amenities kits for First and Business Class
STYLISH NEW AMENITY KITS AWAY QATAR AIRWAYS’ LONG HAUL PREMIUM PASSENGERS (Posted 09th April 2019) Qatar Airways yesterday revealed its new line of luxurious amenity kits for passengers in its First Class and Business Class cabins. Created by BRIC’s, the celebrity-favoured premier luxury travel brand, the new amenity kits will be distributed to passengers in […]
#WTMA2019 – Just a day to go
10 – 12 April 2019, Cape Town, South Africa Exhibitor Portal Sponsorship Opportunities Exhibitor Directory What’s On 1 DAY TO GO! With only 1 day to go, Appointment Diaries have closed and we would like to remind you to print your diary or download a digital copy to your device, for onsite use. Don’t forget […]
#Airbus confirms #Uganda firmed up #A338 order
UGANDA FIRMS UP AIRBUS A330-800 ORDER SAYS AIRBUS (Posted 09th April 2019) (Image courtesy of Airbus) Uganda Airlines, thenew startup national carrier of Uganda, has firmed up its order for two A330-800 airliners, the latest version of the most popular A330 widebody airliner. Fitted with the new Airspace by Airbus cabin, the A330neo will bring […]
NAS to enter #Mozambique market with ground handling and cargo services
MOZAMBIQUE OPENS MARKET AS NATIONAL AVIATION SERVICES SET TO LAUNCH OPERATIONS IN #MAPUTO (Posted 09th April 2019) National Aviation Services (NAS) (www.NAS.aero), one of the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets will begin to offer ground handling and cargo services in Mozambique beginning July 2019. This covers ramp, passenger and engineering services […]
#UNWTO pushes Urban Tourism Agenda
UNWTO CONVENES CITIES IN LISBON TO DISCUSS THE URBAN TOURISM AGENDA (Posted 08th April 2019) The first UNWTO Mayors Forum for Sustainable Urban Tourism, co-organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Economy of Portugal and the Lisbon Municipality concluded Friday in Lisbon, Portugal. The event gathered Mayors and high-level city representatives from […]
#EthiopianAirlines enters partnership with Immfly
ETHIOPIAN SELECTS IMMFLY FOR IFE AND DIGITAL SERVICES (Posted 08th April 2019) Ethiopian Airlines announced earlier today that it has established a new partnership with Immfly, an on-board digital transformation platform for in-flight e-commerce and on-board connectivity that enables airlines to digitally improve the passenger travel experience. Immfly’s international growth momentum continues as the premium […]
