Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS First Wave of Speakers Announced for the U.S.-Africa Business Summit Corporate Council on Africa CCA is honored to announce our first wave of confirmed speakers who will be attending the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Mozambique in June….Read More>> More Speakers Announced for the U.S.-Africa Business Summit Corporate Council on Africa CCA […]
World Travel Awards Africa and Indian Ocean – Watch out for the results
THE AFRICA AND INDIAN OCEAN TRAVEL AWARDS 2019 TAKE PLACE IN MAURITIUS THIS WEEKEND (Posted 31st May 2019) WTA live streaming from Mauritius WTA live streaming from Mauritius Excitement is building ahead of the WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2019in Mauritius on 1st June 2019. This year’s VIP evening will include significant additional global media […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear all! Our second newsletter of the season is all about the splendid professional photos taken by Patrick Bentley to showcase the "new Kafunta". Join us on a full tour of the property! Or scroll further down to meet our new bush camp managers Stephan Joubert and David Pugh, and look at some stunning wildlife […]
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
#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 30th 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 […]
#AmazingRace stops over in #Kampala #Uganda
THE ‘AMAZING RACE‘ FINALLY MAKES IT TO KAMPALA IN ITS 31ST SEASON (Posted 30th May 2019) It took 31 seasons and five previous stops in season 31 before the globally renowned Amazing Race finally made it to Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. The show did however not follow the regular script of showcasing the […]
#UNESCO set to host #Africa #China meeting on World Heritage
UNESCO TO HOST AFRICA – CHINA WORLD HERITAGE COOPERATION MEETING These discussions will contribute to the promotion of a better representation of African sites on the World Heritage List On 03rd and 04th of June will the UNESCO-Africa-China Forum on World Heritage Capacity Building and Cooperation seek to strengthen collaboration between Africa and China in […]
#UNWTO
European Tourism Ministers meet in Croatia to Advance Development, Innovation and Partnerships Innovation, partnerships and managing rising tourist numbers have been top of the agenda at the 64th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Europe, held in Zagreb, Croatia this week (27-30 May). Croatia was unanimously chosen to host the annual […]
#SafariAwards2019
2019 SAFARI AWARDS WINNERS WEBCAST – WHAT YOU MISSED! Travel Expo 365, sponsors of The 2019 Safari Awards, are screening a webcast of the award winners today, 29th May at 14:00 British Standard Time Featuring exclusive interviews, the webcast provides unique insights from the people behind the award-winning safari lodges, camps and operators and videos […]
#PrecisionAir links #Mwanza to #Dodoma
MWANZA AND DODOMA GET AIRLINK (Posted 29th May 2019) Effective next Monday, 03rd of June, will Precision Air offer initially two flights between the lake side city of Mwanza to the political capital of Dodoma. Following recent moves by the Tanzanian government to move its entire government administration progressively to Dodoma and Mwanza being […]
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
Brussels Airport News Updates
Explore the impressive Macedonia From 17 June until 26 August, you can travel directly to Ohrid in Macedonia via Brussels Airlines, in collaboration with Thomas Cook. Do you like nature, history and summer festivals? Then Ohrid should definitely be on your bucket list. You can travel to this amazing location from just € 292. Book […]
#IATA’s 75th AGM is starting in Seoul / South Korea
Aviation Leaders Assemble in Seoul for IATA’s 75th Annual General Meeting The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Seoul, Republic of Korea, for the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS). Hosted by Korean Air, and held for the […]
#IATA confirms sustained growth in passenger demand
Solid Passenger Demand Growth in April The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.3% compared to April 2018. April capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.6%, and load factor climbed 0.6 percentage point to 82.8%, which […]
#IATA reports continued challenges to air cargo industry
Air Cargo Demand Continues Negative 2019 Trend The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), fell 4.7% in April 2019, compared to the same period the year before. This continued the negative trend in year-on-year demand that began in January. Freight […]
#AFRAA #Aviation Stakeholders Convention Summary Report
AFRAA PUBLISHES DETAILS OF THEIR 8TH AVIATION STAKEHOLDERS CONVENTION IN #MAURITIUS (Posted 29th May 2019) The 8th Aviation Stakeholders Convention concludes on a high note In his valedictory speech, AFRAA Secretary General Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé celebrated the success of the 8th Aviation stakeholder’s convention. He said: “I have no doubt that during these two days […]
#AirKenya announces launch of Masai Mara to Bwindi flights
NEW ROUTE TO CONNECT #KENYA’S #MASAIMARA WITH #UGANDA’S #BWINDI GORILLA PARK (Posted 29th May 2019) Nairobi based Air Kenya has confirmed to ATCNews.org that they will commence flights between the Masai Mara and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to most of East Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas. The airline will fly passengers from the […]
Silverstone adds Wajir route to network
#KENYA’S #WAJIR GETS NEW CONNECTION TO #NAIROBI’S WILSON AIRPORT (Posted 29th May 2019) Silverstone Air has announced the launch of flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the north eastern Kenyan town of Wajir. The daily flights will commence on the 24th of June, using a Dash 8-300 aircraft with a 50 seat all economy configuration […]
#RwandAir announces launch date for flights from #Kigali to #TelAviv
TEL AVIV SET TO JOIN RWANDAIR’S GROWING NETWORK (Posted 28th May 2019) RwandAir just announced that it will commence direct flights to Tel Aviv, the economic and technology hub of Israel, from Kigali starting from 25th of June 2019. RwandAir will seamlessly connect tourists and business travelers between Tel Aviv and its network three times […]
Wilderness Holdings contributes nearly 15 million US Dollars to Conservation
CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS RECEIVE 14.7 MILLION US DOLLARS FROM WILDERNESS HOLDINGS (Posted 28th May 2019) Having pioneered ecotourism throughout Africa for over 35 years, Wilderness Holdings has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to driving sustainable economies by contributing USD14.7 million to conservation and community development initiatives during the 2018 financial year – more than […]
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
#Hilton’s Canopy brand comes to #Africa
#CAPETOWN TO GET AFRICA’S FIRST HILTON CANOPY HOTEL (Posted 28th May 2019) Hilton (www.Hilton.com) today announced the signing of a management agreement with Growthpoint Properties, South Africa’s largest REIT, to open a hotel under its lifestyle Canopy by Hilton brand. The 150 guestroom Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof is expected to begin welcoming guests […]
Renewed hunting of elephant in #Botswana attracts condemnation from around the world
CONSERVATIONISTS UP IN ARMS OVER BOTSWANA’S DECISION TO ALLOW ELEPHANT HUNTING AGAIN By Meilan Solly, Smithonian.com (Posted 28th May 2019) Botswana, home to the world’s largest African elephant population, has lifted its five-year suspension of elephant hunting, attracting the ire of conservationists while placating those who argue that the land giants, known to kill livestock […]
#UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism ‘The Case of Japan’ is now available
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Japan Travel and Tourism Association (JTTA) and Gurunavi have released the new UNWTO Report on Gastronomy Tourism: The Case of Japan. The publication includes 18 different case studies of successful gastronomy tourism in Japan. At present, the concept of gastronomy tourism in Japan is relatively new. However, as this […]
#Uganda Tourism Board targets #Nigeria and West Africa
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
#Zambia Tourism News – The Livingstone bi-Weekly
THE LATEST NEWS FROM ZAMBIA – COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 27th May 2019) Click on the link below for the latest issue: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside: Power cuts ahead in Zambia and Zimbabwe Gonarezhou goes solar Lion collared in Zambezi National Park Stimela Star train from Vic Falls to Hwange Chelsea Flower Show – Gold for […]
Undeterred by allegations is Mikono Speakers putting their EATHE promotion into overdrive
‘THE BATTLE OF THE TOURISM TRADE FAIRS‘ GOES INTO OVERDRIVE (Posted 25th May 2019) Following reports by ATCNews.org about the unfolding Battle of the Tourism Trade Fairs in Tanzania earlier this week have Mikono Speakers – after responding to allegations made against them by trade show competitors – taken to the offensive, marketing their own […]
#BreakingNews as #Mikosz quits #KenyaAirways
KENYA AIRWAYS CEO THROWS IN THE TOWEL AFTER FAILED RESCUE MISSION (Posted 24th May 2019) (It is YOUR fault seems Sebastian Mikosz gesture to suggest) Information was confirmed earlier this afternoon that Sebastian Mikosz will leave Kenya Airways well before the end of his term of office. This confirms earlier reports by ATCNews that […]
#DriftwoodMalindi’s latest news updates
Business as usual… We’re celebrating the arrival of the rains and our gardens are coming back to life. Yes, its officially the ‘rainy’ season but that doesn’t mean we are not open. Our team with their unmistakable warm hospitality are here, slicing fruit for breakfast, turning down beds in the evening and shaking those Dawa […]
