#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 […]
#Uganda government to take over #Soroti flying school
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER COMES TO MIND AS THE SOROTI FLYING SCHOOL FINALLY GETS SOME ATTENTION (Posted 01st of April 2019) Information has emerged that the Ugandan government is intent to take over the Soroti flying school which was formed during the days of the first East African Community and was since then known as […]
Mid year delivery for #AirSeychelles’ first #Airbus #A320NEO
FLEET EXCHANGE ON COURSE AS AIR SEYCHELLES PREPARES TO RECEIVE FIRST A320NEO BY MID YEAR (Posted 01st April 2019) Air Seychelles is on course for the delivery of their first Airbus A320Neo aircraft, which will be leased from CDB Aviation as reported here last year. It is expected that the airline will start operations with […]
#Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed – #Africa’s new peace maker
AFRICA’S FORTUNES CAN BE CHANGED AS ETHIOPIA IS A CASE IN POINT (Posted 31st March 2019) It took a matter of weeks rather than months – supersonic speeds given the country’s and Africa’s past record for such massive change – for Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy to kick out decades long hostilities vis a vis Eritrea […]
President Museveni’s visit to #Kenya bears fruits as SGR railway extension agreed
KENYA – UGANDA SGR RAILWAY MAKES AN IMPORTANT STEP TOWARDS REALITY (Posted 31st March 2019) The just concluded visit by Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to Kenya has yielded instant results, as far as the planned Standard Gauge Railway connection between the two countries was concerned. After ending his visit to Mombasa – East Africa’s […]
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 Ethiopian Airlines is the African […]
#AirTanzania gets 4th Q400
AIR TANZANIA’S FLEET SET TO GROW WITH THE ACQUISITION OF ANOTHER VIKING Q400 (Posted 29th March 2019) Air Tanzania has, according to information received from Canada, signed for a fourth Q400 aircraft, arguably replacing an aged Q300 aircraft. The additional turboprop, also configured with a single class cabin, will be used to serve additional destinations […]
#Brussels Airport News
4 new destinations for Ryanair Great news: by the end of October, Ryanair will fly to 4 new destinations from Brussels Airport. Take one of the two weekly flights to Catania and see Sicily at its best, or visit Essaouira in Morocco. Two weekly flights to this picturesque coastal town will be added as well. […]
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
#CoastalAviation News Updates
? My apologies for the squares and lines which some mail systems seem to incorporate when republishing content! They also ‘eat’ email addresses in the process so shame on them! Dear Partners, A lot has been going on since the last time I wrote to you! We have put together a short YouTube based clip […]
#EthiopianAirlines – more votes of confidence
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES CHOSEN AS OFFICIAL CARRIER FOR WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY (Posted 29th March 2019) Ethiopian Airlines earlier today announced that it has been chosen as the Official Carrier for the 2019 World Press Freedom Day Global Conference to be held in Addis Ababa from May 01st to 03rd. The conference is jointly […]
Knowledge and good advice, the difference between a hotel’s success and failure
HVS BRINGS THEIR EXPERTISE TO NAIROBI (Posted 29th March 2019) HVS, the largest global hospitality consultancy, will be hosting a seminar to help guide hotel owners and developers through the challenges of hotel ownership. To be held at the Park Inn Hotel, Nairobi on 21-22 May 2019 the seminar will provide delegates a challenging educational […]
The MICE Evolution – by Imelda Ndomo
EAST AFRICA TOURISM – THE MICE EVOLUTION By Guest Writer Imelda Ndomo (Posted 29th March 2019) (Kigali Convention Centre) It is often said, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Nairobi is East and central Africa region’s gateway and hub. But to the man on the street, this statement may be more meaningful broken down to say, […]
Illegal blood ivory trade continues unabated
VIETNAMESE CUSTOM OFFICIALS SEIZE 9 TONS OF BLOOD IVORY FROM CONGO (Posted 29th March 2019) Customs officials at Da Nang’s Tien Sa Port in central Vietnam on Tuesday seized 9.12 tons of elephant tusks hidden in timber containers. This is the biggest ivory seizure in recent years, police say. Police, border guards and customs officials […]
Lionscape Coalition launched in South Africa
LEADING ECOTOURISM OPERATORS JOIN FORCES TO LAUNCH THE LIONSCAPE COALITION (Posted 28th March 2019) In partnership with the Lion Recovery Fund, Africa’s leading ecotourism operators, &Beyond, Conservation Travel Foundation by Ultimate Safaris, Singita and Wilderness Safaris, have joined forces to launch the Lionscape Coalition – an innovative initiative that has seen four commercial competitors come […]
#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 28th March 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 […]
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
Sarit Centre Expo – Get the best deals for Kenya with Safarilink
The 2019 March Holidays Expo at the Sarit Centre is already underway all through until Sunday! Please remember to visit or contact us to take advantage of the very nice deals with fares ranging from as low as $120 for the Coast and $210 for safaris, all return inclusive of taxes – see details attached! […]
#UNWTO looks at the challenges of demographic change
DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGES POSE A MAJOR CHALLENGE FOR THE FUTURE (Posted 27th March 2019) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) held today in Segovia, the forum "Facing the Demographic Challenge through Tourism and Innovation", whose opening was attended by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; Spain’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, María Reyes Maroto; the President of […]
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
#Akagera News
Akagera News: January – March 2019 Picture by © SCOTT RAMSAY Hello and welcome to our first quarterly newsletter of 2019, 2018 ended on a high as Akagera National Park recorded over US$2 million in tourism revenue for the year, making the park over 75% self-financing. More than 44,000 tourists visited the park in 2018, […]
#Rodrigues airport likely to remain closed for at least another day
NO FLIGHTS AS YET TO RODRIGUES AS AIRPORT REMAINS CLOSED FOR NOW (Posted 27th March 2019) Air Mauritius has issued a further bulletin regarding flights to the island of Rodrigues. The Plaine Corail Airport, for now at least, remains closed and only once authorities have cleared the resumption of operations can definitive answers be given […]
African Parks continue their relief efforts in Mozambique
Dear Friends, On Friday last week, African Parks deployed a team from Bazaruto Archipelago National Park to support relief efforts around the Buzi river, west of Beira, in the wake of the catastrophic devastation inflicted by Cyclone Idai. Over the last four days our teams have been deeply embedded in rescue operations alongside other organisations. […]
#WTMLatinAmerica2019
There’s still time to take part! WTM Latin America has innovation, training and not-to-be-missed business opportunities for you. You can register for free entry up until 1 April, so don’t miss this opportunity. Find out what Google has in store for you Once again the specialists from Google will be at WTM Latin America, dealing […]
#EthiopianAirlines named ‘African Champion’
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES CONTINUES TO SOAR HIGH (Posted 26th March 2019) (Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam while receiving the Award) Ethiopian Airlines earlier today won the prestigious African Champion of the Year Award at the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali which is being attended by more than 1,800 delegates. The AFRICA CEO FORUM is 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
#ReunionIsland reports a new visitor record for 2018
Tourism figures 2018: the balance sheet March 26, 2019 Reunion tourism still progressing Despite a difficult end to the year, 2018 was profitable and even historic for Reunion tourism as more than 574,000 outside visitors were welcomed . This is 4.1% more than in fiscal 2017, which had already had an unprecedented inflow of visitors. […]
#EATHE2019 launches marketing for November event
East Africa Tourism and Hospitality Expo 2019 key to Africa’s growth EATHE 2019 is an important opportunity for stakeholders in the sector to meet and discuss opportunities and common challenges at a policy level and it all kicked off at the EATHE 2019 Floor opening, which took place on 22nd of March in the auditorium […]
#Seychelles Ministry of Tourism recognizes hospitality staff excellence
14 OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES HONOURED AND RECOGNIZED IN THE SEYCHELLES (Posted 26th March 2019) Hospitality staff from a range of establishments on Mahe and Praslin were awarded certificates and commemorative shields for being outstanding employees and a credit to the businesses where they work. The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine Didier Dogley and […]
Cyclone Joaninha keeps #Rodrigues airport closed
ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT FLIGHTS TO RODRIGUES AS JOANINHA RAGES ON (Posted 26th March 2019) Air Mauritius confirmed that due to the prevailing cyclone conditions around Rodrigues island will flights from Mauritius to Rodrigues continue to be halted for at least another day. Plaine Corail Airport has been closed for the past several days as the […]
