#Marriott’s aggressive rollout in Africa continues
20 MORE PROPERTIES TO COME ON LINE IN AFRICA AND THE MIDDLE EAST THIS YEAR (Posted 08th April 2019) Marriott International today announced it expects to add 19 new properties and more than 3,000 rooms to its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019. Underpinning a strong demand for its diverse brands, the new additions […]
Caribbean Tourism Organisation signs up for Akwaaba African Travel market
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
#Uganda’s security forces confirm safe recovery of kidnapped American tourist
KIDNAPPED TOURIST AND DRIVER GUIDE SAFE (Posted 07th April 2019) The official Twitter handle of the Uganda Police has a short while ago confirmed that the abducted American tourist, and her driver guide, have been rescued and are now safe in the hands of security officials. Uganda Police Force?Verified account @PoliceUg 1h hours ago More Police […]
Air Tanzania’s fleet grows unexpectedly but is it welcome?
TANZANIAN GOVERNMENT HANDS AGEING FOKKER 50 AIRCRAFT TO NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 07th April 2019) Information is emerging from Dar es Salaam, that the Tanzanian government has handed Air Tanzania an ageing Fokker 50 (5H-TGF), which has in the past been used as part of the government’s official fleet. The aircraft, reportedly nearly 28 years old, […]
Seychelles’ Tourism Department invites expressions of interest for new study
CARRYING CAPACITY STUDY FOR MAHE, PRASLIN AND LA DIGUE ISLANDS NOW BEING ADVERTISED (Posted 07th April 2019) Expressions of interest are now invited by the Department of Tourism in the Seychelles, who must meet a deadline of 26th of April by 3 pm or 15.00 hrs local time for submission. The documents are available at […]
Alain St. Ange meets old colleagues at WTTC meeting in Madrid
WTTC MEETING PROVIDES PLATFORM FOR MANY ONE ON ONE’S (Posted 07th April 2019) The meeting at WTTC between Tourism Minister Najib Balala of Kenya and Alain St.Ange, the former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of Seychelles aims at consolidating the working cooperation between the two tourism personalities. St.Ange and Balala have been friends for […]
#AirSeychelles CEO calls the #Airbus A320NEO a ‘Game Changer’
LONGER DISTANCES – HIGHER PAYLOAD – BETTER EONOMICS AS FIRST OF TWO A320NEO AIRCRAFT EXPECTED ON MAHE IN JUNE (Posted 07th April 2019) Air Seychelles’ CEO Remco Althuis, when speaking with ATCNews last Friday, confirmed that their first Airbus A320NEO – expected to arrive in July 2019 – will be joined in March next year […]
#Rwanda trains more bird guides
35 LOCAL BIRD GUIDES GRADUATE FROM SPECIAL TRAINING COURSE IN RWANDA (Posted 06th April 2019) The bird watching experience in Rwanda is set to improve after 35 local birding guides completed a 19-day training exercise yesterday. Led by British expert birder Malcolm Wilson, the guides were trained on bird watching techniques, photography, ringing, breeding biology, […]
#EthiopianAirlines plans for more destinations in #China
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES CEO TELLS CHINESE NEWS AGENCY THAT THE AIRLINE PLANS FOR THREE MORE DESTINATIONS IN CHINA (Posted 06th April 2019) Zhenghzou, Shenzhen and Chongqing will become new Ethiopian Airlines destinations, once the Chinese authorities have granted the required landing permits and related licences, which under the existing bilateral air services agreement should be a […]
Poaching in #Africa continues unabated
NEARLY 13 TONS OF PANGOLIN SCALES CONFISCATED IN SINGAPORE (Posted 06th April 2019) Singapore has seized 12.9 tonnes of pangolin scales found in a shipping container destined for Vietnam, the biggest seizure of its kind globally in five years, authorities said on Thursday. The scales of pangolin, the world’s most poached animal, were found on […]
#SerenaHotels – Updates on their two luxury properties in the #Selous #Tanzania
SERENA HOTELS ONCE AGAIN GIVE THEIR SELOUS PROPERTIES A THOROUGH WORKOVER (Posted 06th April 2019) Selous Serena Camp and Serena Mivumo River Lodge located inside Selous Game Reserve- the vast, pristine and largely undiscovered Game Reserve in Africa are currently undergoing soft refurbishments that are expected to enhance the guest experience and improve the aesthetics […]
#UgandaTourismBoard statement on the abduction of an American tourist
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#IATA – Passenger demand shows slower growth in February
SLOWER GROWTH INFLUENCES FEBRUARY PASSENGER DATA (Posted 05th April 2019) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February 2019 showing total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.3%, compared to February 2018. This was the slowest rate of growth in more than a year but still in line with long-term demand […]
#ETHIOPIANAIRLINES #ET302 When you do everything you are supposed to do and still the machine prevails
Ethiopian Aviation authorities have just released the preliminary findings of the air accident investigation currently underway to establish the causes of the Boeing B737MAX8 crash of flight ET302. Here is the full statement as received moments ago: Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Group which is the largest and the most successful Aviation group in Africa, would like […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#AirSeychelles attends airline planning seminar in #Kigali
AIR SEYCHELLES REPRESENTED AT AIRLINE PLANNING SEMINAR IN KIGALI (Posted 05th April 2019) Air Seychelles participated in the Airline Planning Seminar organized by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), a trade association of airlines from across Africa, based in Nairobi. Held at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda from Tuesday, 02nd of April 2019, the seminar […]
Air Peace of #Nigeria opts for the Embraer 195-E2, making it the African launch airline
Embraer E2-195: Air Peace named as the official launch customer in Africa By theaviatorsafrica – April 3, 2019 The biggest airline in West and Central Africa, Air Peace, has been announced as the official launch customer of Embraer E2-195 in Africa. This is coming on the backdrop of Embaer’s Business Meeting held in Port Louis, […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019 – just weeks away now
African aviation leaders confirm their participation for AviaDev 2019 The final preparations for AviaDevare now underway. Don’t miss this crucial chance to have scheduled meetings with the route planners and airlines for Africa, all with one common goal – to increase the connectivity to, from and within the continent. The event will welcome attendees from: […]
#QatarAirways takes home 10 key awards from #TripAdvisor
QATAR AIRWAYS REELS IN MORE AWARDS (Posted 04th April 2019) Qatar Airways is thrilled to announce that it has been named ‘World’s Top 10 Airline’, ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘Middle East Best Airline’, ‘Middle East Best Major’, ‘Middle East Best Business Class’, and ‘Middle East Best Economy Class’ by TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Airline Awards 2019. […]
Air Cargo demand continues to soften in 2019
Air Freight Demand Continues Downward Trajectory in February 2019 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), decreased 4.7% in February 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This was the fourth consecutive month of negative year-on-year growth and the […]
#WTMA2019
Exhibitor Portal Sponsorship Opportunities Exhibitor Directory What’s On 1 WEEK TO GO! With only 1 week 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 to look out for your eBadge email in your […]
Africa Tourism Partners to hold second Master Class in June
ATP’S SECOND MASTER CLASS SET FOR 10TH TO 12TH OF JUNE IN JOHANNESBURG (Posted 04th April 2019) The 2nd edition of the Africa Business and MICE Master Class will be held in Johannesburg at the BDO South Africa offices from 10 to 12 June, 2019. This programme will grant industry professionals and practitioners from across […]
#SerengetiWatch Updates
Greetings! Below are two important new studies on the Serengeti. Both relate to human impact, the great driver of change to the ecosystem. Population growth, in the form of settlements, livestock, and even tourism, is an existential threat. We’re monitoring the Serengeti and will report on new developments, including road construction. And most importantly, we’re […]
Gastronomy Tourism Competition – Finalists named
UNWTO ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR THE FIRST EVER GASTRONOMY TOURISM START UP COMPETITION (Posted 04th April 2019) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Basque Culinary Center (BCC), with the support of PromPeru have announced the finalists of the 1st Global Gastronomy Tourism Startup Competition, which recognize disruptive, inspirational projects having made an invaluable contribution to innovation […]
#WTMA2019 Ante Portas
Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On WHAT ARE YOU WAITNG FOR? With only 1 week to go until WTM Africa 2019, don’t forget to print a colour copy of your badge to fast track your entry into the leading inbound and outbound travel trade show. OPENING HOURS: · Wed 10th April 2019: 10:00 […]
#UNWTO #ICAO – Santa Maria / Sal Island Declaration adopted
African Ministers of Tourism, Transport and Aviation adopt the Santa Maria, Sal Island Ministerial Declaration Africa – April 3, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq For the first time the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has managed to join forces with the Government of Cabo Verde to […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Four Heads of State Confirmed | U.S.-Africa Business Summit Corporate Council on Africa is honored to announce that the following Heads of State are confirmed to speak at the 12th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Maputo, Mozambique on June 18-21, 2019…Read More>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways Expands Nonstop […]
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
