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
#Kenya’s SGR makes 10 billion Shillings in revenue and carries 1.7+ million passengers
BIG NUMBERS BUT WILL IT BE ENOUGH TO PAY BACK THE LOANS? (Posted 22nd March 2019) Kenya’s bureau of statistics earlier this week released passenger figures for the SGR train, commonly referred to as the Madaraka Express, in recognition of the launch date in 2017 when President Uhuru Kenyatta flagged off the first passenger train […]
#RwandAir now eyes #Kinshasa flights
KINSHASA TO JOIN EXPANDING RWANDAIR NETWORK (Posted 22nd March 2019) A regular source from Kigali has suggested that flights from Kigali to Kinshasa could commence within weeks, after a new bilateral air services agreement has been signed between the two countries. Since the change of guard in Kinshasa have new opportunities for cooperation been explored […]
#Radisson #Nairobi gets new General Manager
ROB KUCERA REPLACES IAN RYDIN AS GENERAL MANAGER OF THE RADISSON BLU IN NAIROBI (Posted 22nd March 2019) (Rob Kucera, the new GM at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi) A change of guard is underway at the Radisson Blu in Nairobi, where after less than two years at the helm is Ian Rydin handing […]
#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 21st 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 […]
#EthiopianAirlines – ET302 Update
ARE SECTIONS OF THE US MEDIA NOW DOING BOEING’S DIRTY WORK? (Posted 21st March 2019) When a Boeing B737MAX8 of Lion Air crashed shortly after take off did it not take long for Boeing to point fingers at the airline’s management and the two pilots. They almost got away with their inexcusable behaviour, at a […]
Enjoy great fares on #BrusselsAirlines – daily from #Entebbe to #Brussels and beyond
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#AirSeychelles prepares for return to #Madagascar
AIR SEYCHELLES INTENSIFIES ITS PRESENCE IN MADAGASCAR (Posted 21st March 2019) Air Seychelles has earlier today held a press conference in Madagascar to intensify its presence in the market ahead of the launch of its seasonal flights on 03rd of July 2019. The event held at the Carlton Hotel was attended by the Madagascar Minister […]
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
#Kigali City Tours now operate in new style
NEW PURPOSE BUILT DOUBLE DECKER BUS NOW AVAILABLE FOR VISITORS TO KIGALI (Posted 21st March 2019) Today is the official launch date for a new style of city tours, visitors to Kigali can book to explore what is often described as Africa’s cleanest, best planned and safest city. The double decker bus had an an […]
#Fancourt re-launches Golf vacation packages
FANCOURT – ARGUABLY #AFRICA’S NUMBER ONE GOLF DESTINATION (Posted 21st March 2019) Golfers can once again take advantage of a special package aimed at introducing them to Fancourt Estate’s beautiful Outeniqua and Montagu courses and the various golfing delights on offer at this globally recognised, award-winning Garden Route destination. Situated near the town of George […]
#QatarAirways suspends flights to #Khartoum
KHARTOUM FLIGHTS SUSPENDED FROM APRIL 01ST (Posted 20th March 2019) ‘Due to commercial reasons, all Qatar Airways flights to and from Khartoum, Republic of Sudan will be temporarily suspended effective 1 April 2019 until further notice‘ read a statement made by Qatar Airways last week. The move will further reduce travel options from and to […]
#WTMA2019 – Three Weeks To Go
10 – 12 April 2019, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On 3 WEEKS TO GO! With the doors of WTM Africa 2019 opening in three weeks, we want to remind you of the benefits of attending WTM Africa. Being Africa’s Largest Business to Business travel trade show, the potential […]
#QatarAirways takes delivery of 250th aircraft
A BRAND NEW #AIRBUS #A350 PUSHES QATAR AIRWAYS’ FLEET TO 250 AIRCRAFT (Posted 20th March 2019) Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its 250th aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 from Toulouse, France, the latest addition to the group’s growing fleet of passenger, cargo and executive aircraft. This impressive landmark comes just 22 years after 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
Growing rift between Chairman and CEO at Kenya Airways?
THE STAGE IS BEING SET BUT FOR WHAT PLAY REMAINS TO BE SEEN (Posted 19th March 2019) Sharp differences in opinion are emerging between Chairman Michael Joseph and CEO Sebastian Mikosz after the two individuals made vastly contrasting statements in recent days. https://atcnews.org/2019/03/17/kenyaairways-ceo-faces-up-to-the-bitter-truth/ Michael Joseph took a different route of how to best save […]
#WTMLatinAmerica2019
Travel Forward is introduced to WTM Latin America 2019 Following a successful launch co-located with WTM London in 2018, Travel Forward will be holding sessions surrounding the future of technology for the travel and hospitality industry at WTM Latin America on the 2nd April. Check it out Get inspired by the conferences There is a […]
#EthiopianAirlines ready to launch Istanbul flights
ISTANBUL FLIGHTS TO BECOME REALITY ON APRIL 01ST THIS YEAR (Posted 19th March 2019) Following two postponements of launch dates – inexplicably had the self professed Africa champion Turkey dragged their feet with landing permits and slot allocation – has Ethiopian Airlines finally received all relevant approvals and will launch flights between Addis Ababa and […]
#Aviation Training in #Kigali by the highly respected #AviAssist Safety Promotion Centre
Aviation Incident Investigation Course 13th to 17th of May 2019, Kigali, Rwanda Dear aviation professional & safety champion, Audit findings indicate that many States have not been able to implement an effective accident and incident investigation system. The findings have been associated, in general, with a lack of resources, both human and financial. Always wanted […]
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
Mozambique’s coastal tourism industry hard hit by Cyclone Idai
DEVASTATION CAUSED BY CYCLONE IDAI TO BE FELT FOR YEARS TO COME (Posted 19th March 2019) Tourism businesses along the most affected parts of the Mozambique coast line – the city of Beira took a direct hit with a reported 90 percent destruction – will for a long time to come suffer from the fallout, […]
#WTMA2019 and its ‘relatives’ around the world
REED EXHIBITIONS NOW ORGANIZES LEADING TOURISM TRADE SHOWS IN ALL KEY MARKET PLACES (Posted 19th March 2019) Reed Travel Exhibitions is the world’s leading travel and tourism events organiser with a growing portfolio of more than 22 international travel and tourism trade events in Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Their events […]
#Porini and #Gamewatchers News Updates from #Kenya
Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings from us all at Gamewatchers Safaris & Porini Camps! Here in Kenya, the conservancies and parks are brimming with wildlife right now and guests at our Porini Safari Camps in particular have had some wonderful game-viewing in the past few weeks. Our guests and safari guides have been sharing their images […]
#WTMA2019 – Cape Town
Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors Contact Us WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Don’t miss out, before you know it, it will be time for Africa’s leading inbound and outbound travel trade show and we see that you have not yet registered. Confirm your attendance FREE OF CHARGE today! Connect with the world at #WTMA19 […]
#Kisumu airport closed for night operations to facilitate repairs
KISUMU OPEN FOR DAYLIGHT OPERATIONS ONLY UNTIL 28TH OF MARCH – NO FLIGHTS TODAY, 19TH MARCH (Posted 19th March 2019) Travellers destined for the lake side city of Kisumu today better take notice, as the airport will remain closed today to prepare for major runway repair works as of tomorrow. The Kenya Airport Authority has […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 11
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #STANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 19th March 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Our thoughts are with Mozambique, Zimbabwe & Malawi & the New Zealand Shooting. b.Congratulations to William Rose. c. Indonesia / Seychelles cooperation continues to be strengthened. d. […]
#BrusselsAirlines choses #Uganda for celebration of ‘Ladies Power’
ALL LADIES FLIGHT TO ENTEBBE A BOOST FOR UGANDA TOURISM TOO (Posted 18th March 2019) When ten days ago the daily Brussels Airlines flight from the European capital to Entebbe in Uganda touched down at the Pearl of Africa, a major celebration with cake and bubbly had been arranged, not just for the female crew […]
Marriott opens new Four Points by Sheraton in Algeria
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON – SPREADING THE BRAND ACROSS AFRICA (Posted 18th of March 2019) Marriott International announces the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Setif in Algeria 191 room hotel features two dining outlets and event space for up to 400 people Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) announced the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Setif […]
South African Lawmakers oppose VFS for Visa
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Ooni Of Ife To Attend Akwaaba Travel Market, Calabar Carnival 2019 THE Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), has confirmed that he would attend Akwaaba Travel Market and Calabar Carnival 2019. …more details Oba Ogunwusi disclosed in his palace on Friday during […]
Dredgers dump their toxic load next to coral reefs in violation of laws and regulations
BEACH TOURISM OPERATORS UP IN ARMS OVER NEW TOXIC WASTE DUMPING CLOSE TO THE REEFS (Posted 18th March 2019) (One of the dregers seen from the air dumping toxic loads near a coral reef) Still facing many challenges to upgrade hospitality products and fill beds along the Kenya coast, has an old problem come back […]
