#Bujumbura airport expansion to be financed by China
MELCHIOR NDADAYE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO GET FACELIFT (Posted 17th January 2020) Information was received that the international airport in Bujumbura (IATA: BJM, ICAO: HBBA) is due for a major facelift and technological upgrade. The initial work scope includes the rehabilitation of the runway and the upgrade of the airport control tower, but not yet of […]
10to4 2020 Mountain Challenge – Updates from the organizers
START 2020 BY MAKING A DIFFERENCE What better way to start off the new year than by taking part in Mount Kenya Trust’s most important fundraising event…and there are so many ways you can. ON A BIKE Experienced, casual, beginner, adrenaline junkie, old and young – with seven events to choose from, we have something […]
Lucky escape for pilot and passengers of Cessna 206 crash
ENGINE FAILURE LEADS TO CESSNA CRASH LANDING (Posted 16th January 2020) A chartered Cessna C206, enroute from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the airfield in Amboseli, earlier today crashed near the town of Kajiado.The pilot, aware of the failed engine, tried to land his plane in open terrain but when hitting a ditch on the ground […]
Ghana Tourism set for FITUR attendance
Ghana Tourism Authority set for Vakantiebuers & FITUR Travel shows Africa – January 15, 2020 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is set to participate in the upcoming 42nd Vakantiebeurs in Utrecht, Netherlands from 10-15 January 2020. The Vakantiebeurs, which is an annual event in the Netherlands, is a […]
#OlPejeta updates on the future of the Northern White Rhinos
One more pure northern white rhino embryo created! Dear ATCNews Readers, The start of the year has been indeed happy for all of us at Ol Pejeta Conservancy! In August of 2019, we told you about the groundbreaking procedure which was carried out on the last two northern white rhinos, Najin and her daughter Fatu. […]
Limpopo Tourism at Vakantie Fair
Limpopo Tourism Agency makes a return to market in Netherlands Africa – January 15, 2020 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) returns to the Netherlands to participate in the 2020 Vakantiebeurs trade fair after over nine (9) years of absence. The tourism and leisure trade fair is currently ongoing […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS 2020 U.S.-Africa Business Summit to be hosted in Morocco June 9-12, 2020 Marrakesh, Morocco Corporate Council on Africa and the Government of Morocco will host the 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in June, 2020 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The Summit will bring together more than 1,400 U.S. and African private sector executives…Read More>> […]
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
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum moves to Kigali in 2020
KIGALI NAMED AS HOST CITY FOR THE AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM AND AWARDS 2020 (Posted 15th January 2020) Following a hugely successful ATLF2019 in Durban / South Africa, has the Johannesburg based organization now announced that the event will move to Kigali / Rwanda for its third edition. The meeting will take place from the […]
Qatar Airways to launch daily #Accra flights in April
ACCRA / GHANA NAMED BY QATAR AIRWAYS AS ONE OF 8 MORE NEW DESTINATIONS IN 2020 (Posted 15th January 2020) Qatar Airways wowed the crowds on the opening day of the Kuwait Aviation Show, showcasing two of the newest aircraft in its fleet alongside announcing new destination plans for 2020. Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar […]
#WTMA2020 – #Africa’s premier B2B Tourism Trade Show
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FOR THE WTM AFRICA TRAVEL & TOURISM AWARDS As an esteemed WTM Africa Travel and Tourism 2020 participant, have you secured your entry to Africa’s Inaugural WTM Africa Travel & Tourism GOLD Awards 2020? THIS […]
Ethiopia set to construct new mega airport in Bishoftu
NEW AIRPORT NEEDED TO FACILITATE FUTURE GROWTH SAYS ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES CEO (Posted 15th January 2020) (New terminal at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa) Given the completion of the new ultra large terminal at Bole International Airport last year has the confirmation by Tewolde GebreMariam, that the country will embark on the construction of an […]
Royal Air Maroc to join aviation alliance
Royal Air Maroc will join the oneworld® alliance effective 01st of April 2020, becoming oneworld’s first full member in the African continent and bringing even more destinations and benefits for oneworld’s frequent flyers. The entry of Royal Air Maroc into oneworld from 01st of April follows a 15-month implementation programme to integrate Royal Air Maroc […]
Study Shows Kenyans are the Leading Intra African Travellers
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Nigerian Travellers to Kenya decline by 7% as Uganda retains 2nd spot in tourism arrivals Nigerian Travellers to Kenya decline by 7% as Uganda retains 2nd spot in tourism arrivals The latest arrival statistics for Kenya were released earlier today by the Ministry of Tourism and 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
Uganda Airlines makes travel to Nairobi easy and affordable – Part 3 of 4
VISITS TO NAIROBI – LOOKING BEYOND JUST THE FLIGHTS (Posted 15th January 2019) The first two articles of this series have taken a close look at both the hospitality budget market segment but also the 5 star luxury segment, taking the PrideInn Hotels & Conferencing and the Villa Rosa Kempinski as examples. The number of […]
#Seychelles tourism arrivals grow to new record high
GROWTH TARGET FOR 2019 EXCEEDED AS TOURIST ARRIVALS GROW TO 384.204 (Posted 15th January 2020) Visitor arrivals to the Seychelles rose from the 2018 record high of 351.235 to yet another record – the 10th in a row – to 384.204 in 2019. The Seychelles Tourism Board had targeted a 4 percent growth which has […]
Meet #UNWTO at #FITUR
UNWTO AT FITUR 2020: SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION AND ACCESSIBILITY TO TAKE CENTER STAGE ALL REGIONS 14 JAN 20 The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will place innovation and sustainability at the top of the agenda as it returns to the International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR). At the 40th edition of the leading trade fair, the United […]
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
Grumeti Air now flies you directly to Ngorongoro
Grumeti Air flies you straight to the Ngorongoro Crater! Dear ATCNews readers, friends and partners, as we step into a 2020 that looks very exiting, Grumeti Air is proud to announce a new ground-breaking daily shared charter service, straight to the Ngorongoro rim, in the heart of NCAA. The new route was successfully launched with […]
Houston Marketing starts 2020 with more Spotlight Workshops
HOUSTON MARKETING SET FOR SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOPS IN ARUSHA AND TEL AVIV (Posted 13th January 2020) Spotlight TravelExpo Arusha 29 January Last chance to book your table at Spotlight TravelExpo at Gran Melia Arusha on January 29. Derek Houston Reposts that his Spotlight on Tanzania & Zanzibar travel expo is virtually fully booked . 32 Tables […]
#WTMA2020 – Registration is now LIVE
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On WTM AFRICA 2020 REGISTRATION IS LIVE! Register your attendance by clicking HERE. WTM Africa prides itself on being the hub of travel ideas. We aim to give you an insight of how the industry will look in the […]
#WTMLatinAmerica
March 31st – April 2nd 2020 Big Data: strategic for tourism in the digital age In the digital age, the strategic use of technology and specifically of data becomes a decisive factor for companies in all economic segments. It is no different with the tourism sector. We are living the digital transformation and the travel […]
The Livingstone bi-Weekly – First edition of 2020
THE LATEST TOURISM NEWS FROM ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND Courtesy as always by Gill Staden, Livingstone / Zambia Your newsletter from Livingstone – for ATCNews readers fresh from the falls https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/Inside: Heiko HeldZambia Bike FestivalMore about Victoria FallsMaamba Colliery back to workKazungula Bridge photograph – nearly there …Floods in the north, dry in the southA Graceful Bull […]
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
Ethiopian Airlines seeks to expand China network
ETHIOPIAN EYES THREE ADDITIONAL DESTINATIONS IN CHINA (Posted 13th January 2020) Officials at Ethiopian Airlines over the weekend confirmed the airlines’ interest to expand further into China. It was learned that the airline is interested in expanding its network to Chongqing, Shenzhen and Zhengzhou and has reportedly already requested permits to launch flights. Ethiopian Airlines […]
#UNWTO News Updates
Tourism Startups Focus on Innovation and Sustainability Finalists announced for 2nd UNWTO Global Tourism Startup Competition in partnership with Globalia Final phase to be held on 20 January, on the eve of FITUR Entries from 150 countries received The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in association with Globalia, the leading tourism group in Spain and Latin […]
India Outbound’s lastest news – including their new #Africa section
Featured on ATCNews.org as part of a new media partnership About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a […]
#Uganda remains #Kenya’s number two source market
NEW UGANDA AIRLINES FLIGHTS TO NAIROBI AND MOMBASA GIVE HOPE FOR FURTHER RISE IN VISITOR NUMBERS (Posted 10th January 2020) The latest arrival statistics for Kenya were released earlier today by the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, showing finely balanced gains and losses among the top 20 visitor source markets for Kenya. The US continued […]
South Sudan bows to international pressure and launches oil field environmental audit
LONG OVERDUE ENVIRONMENTAL AUDIT LAUNCHED BY SOUTH SUDAN GOVERNMENT (Posted 10th January 2020) The Government of the Republic of South Sudan has announced a tender for a comprehensive environmental audit of all the country’s producing oilfields. Download Document: http://bit.ly/2Nb5siQ The Petroleum Act of 2012, enacted a year after independence, governs the oil sector in South […]
