#Ghana and #Tunisia deepen aviation cooperation
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 […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority removes #SempayaHotsprings fees
UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY SCRAPS FEES FOR VIEWING SEMPAYA HOTSPRINGS ADDING MORE VALUE FOR PARK VISITORS (Posted 22nd January 2019) News just out confirm that the Uganda Wildlife Authority has stopped charging fees for the guided nature walk to view the Sempaya hot springs in Semuliki National Park. The move comes after the UWA Board of […]
International Population and Development Conference heading to #Nairobi
NAIROBI SUMMIT TO MARK 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST POPULATION CONFERENCE (Posted 22nd January 2019) The Nairobi Summit to advance the implementation of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action This year marks the 25th anniversary of the ground breaking International Conference on Population and Development, which took place in Cairo in 1994 […]
1.4 billion tourists in 2018 make for another record year
#UNWTO DATA SHOW INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GREW TO OVER 1.4 BILLION LAST YEAR (Posted 22nd January 2019) International Tourist Arrivals Reach 1.4 billion Two Years Ahead of Forecasts 2018 totalled 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals (+6%), consolidating 2017 strong results and proving to be the second strongest year since 2010 Middle East (+10%) and Africa (+7%) […]
Just published: The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 3
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 21st January 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Again the importance of safety & security especially after the Kenya attack and the Yellow Vests protests. b. Beauty of Seychelles. c. UNWTO Activities at FITUR 2019 […]
#IATA Training Opportunities in the new year
Civil Aviation & Air Navigation Services Training Courses Locations Dates Fuel Efficiency and Conservation Singapore 29 – 31 Jan Courses Locations Dates Civil Aviation Management Singapore 11 – 15 Feb Performance-Based Navigation I Singapore 11 – 15 Feb Aircraft Airworthiness and Air Carrier Certification Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 11 – 15 Feb Human Factors in Aviation […]
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
St. Ange vs Seychelles Government – Case to be heard next week
SEYCHELLES SUPREME COURT TO HEAR ST. ANGE’S CASE AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT (Posted 21st January 2019) (Alain St. Ange seen here while receiving the information from the country’s Vice President that his own government had ditched him in the face of an unspecified and allegedly unsigned note verbal from the AU about sanctions) Usually reliable sources […]
Tanzania Tourism Board of Directors sacked
TTB BOARD SACKED AND MANAGEMENT WARNED TO SHAPE UP OR ELSE (Posted 21st January 2019) The Tanzanian Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism Hamisi Kigwangalla, last week reportedly sacked the entire board of directors of the Tanzania Tourism Board over lack of performance and for failing to have the organization meet a range […]
#KaribuKilifair2019 – time to book your exhibition space
BE PART OF EAST AFRICA’S LARGEST TOURISM TRADE SHOW – THE KARIBUKILIFAIR 2019 (Posted 20th January 2019) While many claim theirs is the biggest, largest, best attended and most important tourism trade show in Eastern Africa do the figures not lie. The combined Karibu Travel Market and KiliFair – under one roof at last since […]
#Ukunda airfield upgrade takes a major step forward
NEW TOWER MAKES FLIGHTS INTO #DIANI #UKUNDA SAFER (Posted 19th January 2019) Work to upgrade the Ukunda airfield to a proper aerodrome have been going on for some time now as demand for flights to one of Kenya’s prime beach areas south of Mombasa continues to rise. As was reported here in the past has […]
#OnomoHotels add new brand hotel in Cape Town
NEW BRAND BUT SAME QUALITY AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL AS ONOMO NOW OPERATES A SECOND HOTEL IN CAPE TOWN (Posted 18th January 2019) After operating the ‘Inn on the Square‘ hotel for several years already has Onomo Hotels now confirmed that the hotel group has fully opened a second hotel in Cape Town, under the […]
#CoastalAviation to suspend Ruaha and Selous flights during the rainy season
Dear ATCNews Readers, as usual, during the long rains, Coastal will temporarily suspend flights to Selous and Ruaha. Kindly cross check your bookings and send them the amendments as necessary. From DAR or ZNZ to Selous and Ruaha, and vice versa: Last Flight for the Current Season will be on 15th March. First Flight for […]
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 embraces sports tourism
GHANA TO HOST AFRICAN SPORTS TOURISM WEEK 2019 (Posted 18th January 2019) The organizers of African Sports Tourism Week – the Pan-African event and platform where sports are match-made with tourism and stakeholders are encouraged to exchange a hand of fellowship to the benefit of African nations – have revealed that 2019 edition will top […]
How to kill Ethiopian Airlines and other African Brands
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Nigeria’s first storey building receives 13,609 visitors in 2018 Lufthansa sells 6% stake in Nigerian ground handling firm, NAHCO We made N50 billion from tourism in December 2018- Steve Ayorinde Star Wars’ locations boost Tunisia tourism World Class Transport System takes off in Lagos Nigeria by March […]
#UNWTO activities at #FITUR2019
UNWTO Activities at FITUR 2019 Inauguration of a tourism innovation hub The final stage of the 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition The 10th Edition of The Tourism Investment and Business Forum for Africa Understanding the success of Asian Tourism These will be among the activities led by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) during the 39th […]
#BreakingNews #Zimbabwe Greyhound and Intercape to resume bus services
BUS SERVICES FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO #ZIMBABWE SET TO RESUME TOMORROW AFTER THREE DAYS SUSPENSION (Posted 17th January 2019) Information was received just minutes ago that both Greyhound of South Africa and Inchcape of South Africa will resume their overland crossborder bus services into Zimbabwe, connecting South African cities with Harare. Services to Malawi too […]
Don’t miss the Platinum Edition of the #BottomlessBrunch this January
#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 17th January 2019) PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The latest edition of #NairobiNow has just been published, giving an overview of what social events and exhibitions are happening over the next week and beyond in the Kenyan capital and across the country. Readers will see […]
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
CAPA to hold Aviation Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit in Doha / Qatar
QATAR AIRWAYS TO BE HOST AIRLINE FOR CAPA AVIATION SUMMIT (Posted 17th January 2019) The State of Qatar and Qatar Airways are to be the hosts of this year’s CAPA Qatar Aviation Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit to be held between the 05th and 06th ofFebruary in Qatar’s capital city of Doha. Don’t miss this exciting […]
#Zimbabwe’s political situation now also sees bus services suspended
INTERCOUNTRY BUS SERVICES TO AND FROM ZIMBABWE HALTED (Posted 17th January 2019) Greyhound SouthAfrica and Intercape SouthAfrica have both suspended their bus services to and from Zimbabwe due to the current wave of unrest in the country. This follows the decision by Fastjet a few days ago to also suspend flight operations as the airline […]
#RwandAir appoints GSA in #Australia
AIRLINE REP SERVICES GETS NOD TO REPRESENT RWANDAIR IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND (Posted 17th January 2019) The Airline Rep Services a General Sales Agent (GSA) company division of CVFR Travel Group has been appointed to represent RwandAir for the region of Australia/New Zealand. A Call Centre in Australia has been set up to service […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways announces extra flights between Ghana and the U.S. The South African The national carrier announced that it will increase its frequency on nonstop flights between the Ghanaian capital Accra’s Kotoka International Airport and Washington D.C’s …Read More>> GE turbine tech to drive mega wind project in Sub […]
Marriott reveals the name of their new combined loyalty programme
MARRIOTT BONVOY™ – LAUNCHING THIS FEBRUARY (Posted 17th January 2019) Marriott Bonvoy invites members to explore the world with its leading hotel portfolio Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) today unveiled Marriott Bonvoy, the new loyalty brand replacing the current loyalty brands – Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) – and reflecting the unmatched […]
Silverstone Air set for Wilson – Eldoret flights
SILVERSTONE AIR PREPARES FOR LAUNCH OF ELDORET FLIGHTS (Posted 16th January 2019) Silverstone Air is preparing for the launch of flights between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and Eldoret, effective late February. The airline plans to use a Dash 8 aircraft which seats up to 50 passengers in a single class economy configuration. The flights, once launched, […]
Spotlight Workshop in Arusha offers buyers / sellers meetings
Dear ATCNews Readers, Coastal’s new Director of Sales, Anna Westh De Brauwer, and their Head of Sales, Fatema Tapya, will be participating in the Spotlight TravelExpo which will be held at Mount Meru Hotel, Arusha, on Thursday 31st January 2019, and they would love to meet up with you. Programme: 14:00 – Travel trade registration. […]
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
Want Limo service? Pay full fare says #Emirates!
REWARD TICKETS AND UPGRADES NO LONGER QUALIFY FOR LIMO SERVICES AS EMIRATES SEEKS TO CUT COSTS (Posted 16th January 2019) Effective 01st of March this year will Emirates discontinue providing chauffeur and limo services for premium passengers, unless they have paid the full fare for their tickets. Emirates loyalty card holders, using their hard earned […]
