#ReunionIsland returns to #Paris to market the island
It will be hard selling for Reunion at the Salon de l’Agriculture Events Reunion Island Tourism will like in the past be present at the "Meeting Village" of the International Exhibition of Agriculture. For the first time, in addition to musical and culinary entertainment, an active ‘sales desk’ will be set up. The International Agricultural […]
#SerenaHotels join #Mombasa initiative to create a plastic free coastline
Serena Beach Resort & Spa Pledge to Join the Initiative to Create a Plastic Free Coastline by Janet Maina / Serena Hotels Email Serena Hotels has remained sensitive towards improving and preserving the environment in which it operates. Responsible management of natural resources in our operations has been a part of our business since construction […]
Friendly reminder or rebuke for keeping St. Ange out of #VanillaIslands handover
REUNION’S REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES SEYCHELLES ON ASSUMING VANILLA ISLANDS PRESIDENCY – WITH A TWIST (Posted 16th February 2019) Last weekend’s Vanilla Islands’ Ministerial Meeting saw Faouzia Vitry, the Vice President of the Regional Council of Reunion Island remind the opening ceremony of the meeting that no one could talk about the Indian Ocean Vanilla […]
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
#Safarilink gets hard done by irresponsible reporting
15th February 2019, PUBLIC NOTICE : ERRONEOUS REPORTING SAFARILINK CLARIFICATION ON ERRONEOUS MEDIA REPORT Reference is made to the unverified media report attributing the unfortunate incident of a plane crash in Londiani, Kericho on 13th February 2019 to Safarilink. Safarilink wishes to clarify that the aircraft was NOT owned, operated or sub-chartered by Safarilink as […]
RIP Rifned Jumeau – by Alain St. Ange
Rifned Jumeau, a political icon of Seychelles is no more Seychelles lost this week a veteran politician who will be missed. Rifned Jumeau, the founder of the first political party in Seychelles died on the 7th February and was buried this afternoon in the presence of family and friends at his former electoral district of […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority news update
INDABA reschedules to take place ahead of South African elections
MAY 02ND TO 04TH NAMED AS NEW INDABA DATES (Posted 15th February 2019) The organizers of INDABA in Durban, clearly aware of the need for damage limitation following the bounced original trade show dates, have now reacted and brought the tourism show forward by a week. It will now take place between 02nd and 04th […]
#Zambia #Tourism News Updates
A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA – COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 15th February 2019) Click on the link below to access the full version of the January edition of this news broadcast from Livingstone / Zambia https://awindowonzambia.com/january-2019/
#Africa Protected Areas Congress launched in #Nairobi
MAJOR AFRICAN CONSERVATION CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN NAIROBI IN NOVEMBER (Posted 15th February 2019) Launch of the first ever Africa Protected Areas Congress The launch steered awareness and visibility of the upcoming conference to be held on 18th to 23rd November this year This year’s Valentine day was marked on Thursday with special African […]
#WTMLatinAmerica2019 just weeks away now
You have a meeting scheduled at WTM Latin America on 2 – 4 April. In fewer than two months time, the main players in tourism will be all together in one place to do business and launch trends. Our exhibitors are waiting for you! Do you want to know who some of them are? World […]
New UTB CEO to begin work in March
LILLY AJAROVA BIDS HER FAREWELL TO THE #UGANDA #CHIMPANZEETRUST (Posted 15th February 2019) The new CEO designate for the Uganda Tourism Board, Ms. Lilly Ajarova, yesterday officially bid her farewell to her colleagues, staff and the supporters of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust ahead of her taking over at the Uganda Tourism Board. […]
#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 14th February 2019) Dear ATCNews 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 their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
#IATA calls on US Government to work hand in hand with the aviation industry
IATA Calls on US Government, Industry, to Work Together to Grow Aviation’s Benefits The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the United States government and industry to work together to ensure that aviation is able to accommodate an expected 62% rise in demand for air travel to, from and within the country over the next […]
#UNWTO News Update 83
Spain Reaffirms Support for UNWTO and Announces New Headquarters Site The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced during the inauguration of FITUR 2019, that he would place at the disposal of UNWTO a space in the Palacio de Congresos de Madrid (Madrid Congress Centre) to serve as the headquarters of the United Nations specialized agency, which […]
#MountKenya #10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge Updates
IMPORTANT SECURITY INFORMATION In light of the recent countrywide alerts and events, security at the 10to4 will be increased in all event areas, for your own safety. Gate staff at Borana Conservancy entry and at the Race Village will be recording names, details and ensuring you have a valid connection to the event, along with […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS The US-Africa Business Summit scheduled in Maputo, Mozambique in June 2019 will benefit Kenya’s big Four Agenda Capital News While meeting the President and CEO of the Corporate Council on Africa, Florizelle Liser in Washington DC, USA, Foreign Affairs CAS Ababu Namwamba said Kenya is keen to work closely with the […]
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
South Africa’s Chris Zweigenthal to be honoured by Girma Wake Award
Chris Zweigenthal to receive the Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award at AviaDev The Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to route development in Africa is a coveted award named in honour of the Godfather of African aviation, Ato Girma Wake. Few people have done more to advance the connectivity of […]
#Cessna206 crash in #Kenya reportedly kills 5
#LONDIANI CRASH KILLS PILOT AND FOUR TOURISTS INCLUDING THREE AMERICANS (Posted 13th February 2019) A Cessna 206 single engined aircraft, enroute from Ol Kiombo airstrip in the Masai Mara to the northern town of Lodwar, reportedly crashed earlier today in Makutano Forest, Londiani. On board the stricken aircraft were at least three American tourists, a […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#AirSeychelles plans for a return to Madagascar
AIR SEYCHELLES TO OPERATE SEASONAL FLIGHTS TO ANTANANARIVO (Posted 13th February 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has just announced that it will operate seasonal flights between Seychelles and the capital of Madagascar, Antananarivo as from July until October 2019. The twice weekly service will be operated by the airline’s […]
#Uganda CAA attains ISO certification
#UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION BAGS ISO 9001:2015 QMS CERTIFICATION (Posted 12th February 2019) The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority earlier today confirmed that they passed the audits by UKAS and, like their sister organizations in Kenya and Tanzania, now operate under ISO 2001:2015 standards. UCAA had three years ago attained certification under ISO 2001:2008 standards and has […]
#UNWTO Secretary General returns to #Africa for #Brazzaville Conference
UNWTO Secretary General visits Congo Africa – February 12, 2019 Courtesy of VoyagesAfriq / Kojo Bentum-Williams World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Secretary General Ambassador Zurab Pololikashvili is set to arrive in Congolese capital of Brazzaville Tomorrow 13th February for 2 days working visit to Central African nation. This is ahead of the conference on the maiden […]
#WTMA2019
10 – 12 April 2019, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Don’t miss out, before you know it, it will be time for Africa’s leading and only inbound and outbound travel trade show, confirm your attendance FREE OF CHARGE today! Join Alessandra Alonso as […]
#Belgium supports anti corruption measures
Belgium supports fight against corruption linked to wildlife and forest crimes in Africa Fighting environmental corruption supports ecosystems and biodiversity for the current generation, but also for those of tomorrow Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Affairs and Minister of Defense Didier Reynders signed this morning in the Egmont Palace in Brussels […]
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MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES: ROUND UP AND NEW YEAR GOALS! OCTOBER 2018 TO JANUARY 2019 Another year of conservation complete and another has begun in earnest. Tree planting is at a record high, as we turn brown degraded, open areas into a patchwork of indigenous trees. In decades to come, these will grow into rich forests, and […]
