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
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#Uganda government condemns kidnapping of American tourist
UGANDA’S SECURITY FORCES DEPLOY IN FULL FORCE TO FREE KIDNAPPED AMERICAN TOURIST (Posted 03rd April 2019) Information has come to light that yesterday late afternoon, an American tourist and his Ugandan tour guide were abducted by four armed men. Other occupants of the safari vehicle were left stranded standing in the game park but managed […]
Seychelles Tourism Academy sees yet more students graduate from Shannon College
11 MORE STA STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM SHANNON (Posted 03rd April 2019) (Minister Dogley and Principal Joubert) 11 Seychellois students have now completed their five year programme to earn a Bachelor Degree, after first completing three years at the Seychelles Tourism Academy where they attained a Higher Diploma, before moving to the Shannon College in Ireland […]
Just two weeks left for #RwandAir’s launch of flights to #Kinshasa
KINSHASA – TWO WEEKS AND COUNTING (Posted 03rd April 2019) RwandAir, confirmed yesterday that it will launch flights to Kinshasa, the capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) effective 17th of April, 2019. RwandAir will operate three weekly direct flights from Kigali hub to N’Djili International Airport, the largest of the four international […]
Ethiopian to deploy their flagship #Airbus #A350 on the Toronto route
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES SET TO BRING THEIR LATEST ACQUISITION TO CANADA (Posted 03rd April 2019) (An Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350 is being readied for flight from Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport) Come June 17th will Ethiopian Airlines replace the currently used Boeing’s on the route from Addis Ababa via Dublin to Toronto with a state of […]
#KaribuKiliFair2019 breaks new ground with dedicated ‘Prime Resort Area’
30 PRIME RESORTS TO SHOWCASE THEIR SERVICES IN STYLE AT THE KARIBU KILIFAIR 2019 IN ARUSHA (Posted 03rd April 2019) The KARIBU-KILIFAIR is the worldwide first tourism expo ever, to present a portfolio of 30 selected Prime Resorts & Hotels of East Africa in ONE dedicated area under one roof. The so called “Prime Resort […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#UNWTO speaks out on Visa openness across #Africa
UNWTO launches preliminary report on Visa Openness in Africa Africa – April 2, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has published its preliminary report on visa openness in Africa. The UN Tourism Organization made the report public during the First ICAO/UNWTO Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism […]
Marine projects in #Seychelles get financial support
7 MARINE AND FISHERIES PROJECTS GET GRANTS (Posted 02nd April 2019) (An African travel media group, hosted by the Seychelles Tourism Board, visits Nature Seychelles to better understand the archipelago’s conservation policies, measures taken and challenges faced) Following a visit to Nature Seychelles’ CEO Dr. Nirmal Jivan Shah, can it now be revealed that as […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 13
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS This week posted ‘live’ from the Seychelles (Posted 02nd April 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Leaving for WTTC Summit where US former President Barack Obama will be delivering the Key Note Address. b. President Danny […]
#VoyagesAfriq’s Kojo Bentum-Williams joins #UNWTO
#UNWTO’S #AFRICA COMMUNICATIONS SET TO IMPROVE AS KOJO GETS APPOINTMENT AS SENIOR EXPERT (Posted 01st April 2019) The Managing Editor and CEO of VoyagesAfriq Media Limited Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams has been appointed as the UN World Tourism Organization‘s Senior Expert for Communications in Africa. This appointment will see him lead communications of the Organization’s activities […]
Airbnb is thriving in #Kenya says report
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
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#KaribuKiliFair2019 – Important News Updates
Meet 30 Prime Resorts @ KARIBU-KILIFAIR 2019 June 7 – 9, 2019 | TGT Grounds – Arusha KARIBU-KILIFAIR is the worldwide first tourism expo ever, to present a portfolio of 30 selected Prime Resorts & Hotels of East Africa in ONE dedicated area under one roof. The so called “Prime Resort area” is implemented in […]
