#PrecisionAir returns to #Kahama and #Tabora
PRECISION AIR RE-LAUNCHES ROUTES TO KAHAMA AND TABORA (Posted 17th May 2019) Precision Air will, with immediate effect, be flying to Kahama and Tabora three times a week again. The flights will operate every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday from the airline’s main hub in Dar es Salaam. Speaking about the comeback, Precision Air’s Marketing and […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 19
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 17th May 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. A lot of talk about tourism everywhere. b. 9th edition Seychelles Guidebook for the year 2019 and 2020 is out c. Nature Conservation Groups is the voice […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Battered Mozambique Tourism Looks Beyond Cyclone Devastation Skift There’s some hard work ahead to correct public perceptions, but luxury tourism in northern Mozambique should be able to weather the fallout from Cyclone Kenneth. And the local economy needs it now, more than ever…. Read more>> Uganda Tourism Board Engages Private Sector on East African […]
#Kigali now ranked second after #CapeTown in #Africa for #MICE business
#RWANDA’S CONVENTION BUREAU HELPS LIFT KIGALI INTO SECOND SPOT IN AFRICA (Posted 17th May 2019) ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has released details about the ranking of African cities working the MICE market. Kigali’s rise seems unstoppable on the continent, as the Rwandan capital city has now taken the runners up spot, with […]
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 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
#Zanzibar’s cultural showcase event gets new sponsorship deal
SAUTI ZA BUSARA SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH NORWAY (Posted 15th May 2019) East Africa’s most popular and best known music and cultural festival, Sauti Za Busara, has secured funding worth over 340.000 US Dollars for the next three years after signing a new sponsorship deal with the Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania. The 2020 Festival, the […]
Important notice from ‘Elewana’ about walking safaris on the Lewa Conservancy
Brochure | Information Manual | Online Availability | Fast Facts | Contact Us | DISCOVERY GUIDED WALKING SAFARIS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED IN LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Dear Friends and Partners, We would like to notify you that we are currently unable to offer guided walking safaris at either Elewana Lewa Safari Camp or Elewana […]
Vicki Muyanga appointed as Regional Director of Sales for Africa of Radisson Hotels
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
#NairobiSerenaHotel opens new fusion restaurant
NAIROBI SERENA HOTEL UNVEILS NEW PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT (Posted 14th May 2019) The Nairobi Serena Hotel is bringing a taste of Asia to Nairobi with its new Pan-Asian restaurant – Herbs & Spices. The restaurant will go by the name ‘H&S’ and is located on the ground floor of the newly refurbished northern wing of the […]
#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 […]
