#UNWTO commiserates #Mozambique, #Zimbabwe and #Malawi
UNWTO’s message of condolence to Zim, Malawi & Mozambique Africa,World – March 16, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has sent message of condolence to the people of Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique following a fatal hit of cyclone over the weekend resulting in over eighty deaths in these […]
#ReunionIsland launches new interactive map of the island
REUNION CREATES NEW INTERACTIVE MAP ON WWW.GEO.FR (Posted 15th March 2019) Reunion Island Tourism launched a digital communication operation on the site www.Geo.fr on which was designed a mini-site integrating an interactive map of Reunion. Find on it feature articles and a contest targeting GEO readers, who are particularly fond of nature and adventure. The […]
Stop hunting to return to #Botswana
Working together for the rainforest Botswana: DO NOT legalize elephant hunting! TAKE ACTION Dear friends of the rainforests, When people think of Botswana, they often picture majestic herds of elephants roaming free across the savanna. For years, the country has been a safe haven for Africa’s elephants. But unless we speak out, we may soon […]
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
#Dubai Tourism to host Multi City road show in West Africa
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Sex tourism in Ghana? I beg your pardon Somalia Bans Old Antonov Planes From Its Airspace One of the earliest victims of transatlantic slave trade shipped to Peru 50,000 Indians doing business in Nigeria, says high commissioner Abuja New Terminal welcomes the 5th Airline, Emirates Why Some […]
#RwandAir granted landing rights for flights to #Guangzhou
HUGE STEP FOR RWANDAIR AS CHINA GRANTS LANDING RIGHTS FOR PLANNED FLIGHTS TO GUANGZHOU (Posted 14th March 2019) RwandAir’s plans to commence flights to Guangzhou in China later this year were given a huge boost after the Chinese aviation authorities have granted landing rights. It is understood that the airline may launch flights to Guangzhou […]
#Ethiopia sends black boxes of flight ET302 to Europe
BACKLASH AGAINST FAA AND BOEING INTENSIFIES AS ETHIOPIA OPTS FOR EUROPEAN HELP (Posted 14th March 2019) In a sign of growing distrust towards American aviation authorities but also towards Boeing has Ethiopia decided to send the two black boxes of flight ET302 to France instead of the United States. Clearly wary of the potential buddy […]
New #Intare Conference Complex helps drive #Rwanda’s MICE agenda
Intare conference Arena reveals ambitious plans to drive MICE Posted March 14, 2019 – Courtesy of Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Kigali’s state of the art conference facility the Intare conference complex has aggressive plans to double its figures for 2019. Having been established in June 2017 and spurred by the overall vision of the Government […]
#Uganda gets new eco tourism project at #KyamburaGorge courtesy of Volcanoes Safaris
Launch of the Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism Project Volcanoes Safaris has launched the Kyambura Gorge Eco-tourism Project, a series of community and conservation activities developed since 2009 to safeguard the Kyambura Gorge ecosystem. Dr. Johannes Refisch, Coordinator for GRASP – the UN Great Ape Program, said "This is an excellent example of private sector social and […]
#WorldBank steps up at #Nairobi One Planet Summit
WORLD BANK COMMITS TO MORE FUNDING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTION IN AFRICA (Posted 14th March 2019) Ambitious new plans to scale up climate action in Africa include $22.5bn in new finance The World Bank Group earlier today made several announcements to scale up support for both climate adaptation and mitigation in Africa during the third […]
#Safarilink sponsors young achievers from #Turkana
14th March 2019 SAFARILINK SPONSORS YOUNG ACHIEVERS FROM TURKANA COUNTY Safarilink Aviation is proud to announce the sponsorship of two academic giants from Lodwar-Kapese region (Turkana County) to the Mpesa Foundation Academy. The Mpesa Foundation Academy is a co-educational and residential High school offering the Kenyan National Curriculum. Driven by leadership, entrepreneurship, technology and innovation, […]
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
#Sheraton reveals new logo
NEW LOGO GIVES THE SHERATON BRAND A VISUAL MAKEOVER (Posted 14th March 2019) Sheraton unveils New Logo marking Transformation Milestone The new design reflects the brand’s holistic vision for the future Sheraton Hotels & Resorts (www.Sheraton.com), Marriott International’s (www.Marriott.com) most global brand continues its transformation journey with a nod to its timeless pioneering legacy, as […]
#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 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 […]
Raining goodies at Kampala’s Le Gourmet
#Botswana’s return to hunting could hurt the tourism industry
ADVERSE PUBLICITY FEARED AS BOTSWANA NEARS A RETURN TO HUNTINGBy Conservation Action Trust (Posted 14th March 2019) Botswana hunting proposal could put its tourism industry at risk 13 March 2019 | Janine Avery | Free to publish credit CAT Botswana’s proposals to lift its hunting ban and to introduce elephant culling has fuelled political posturing, […]
#AirSeychelles confirms new summer schedule
AIR SEYCHELLES ANNOUNCES 2019 SUMMER SCHEDULE (Posted 14th March 2019) Air Seychelles has today announced its 2019 summer schedule, offering travellers a choice of up to 77 international destinations together with its codeshare partners and 200 domestic flights per week. As part of the summer schedule the airline has retimed its Saturday flights between Seychelles […]
#Africa Hotel Investment Forum #AHIF returns to #Ethiopia
#ADDISABABA SET TO HOST AHIF AGAIN (Posted 14th March 2019) The annual Africa Hotel Investment Forum will return to Ethiopia again for the 2019 edition of this ever more important hotel industry platform. Set to take place between the 23rd to 25th of September will the meetings be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Addis […]
#BrusselsAirport – Home of #BrusselsAirlines
New: LOT brings Budapest closer than ever before Starting 2 September, LOT Polish Airlines will fly you to Budapest! LOT flies to the beautiful city twice a day, from Monday to Friday. On Saturday night and Sunday morning, their pilots treat themselves to some well-earned rest. Have you been wanting to visit the city of […]
#Selous’ Stieglers Gorge Dam claims its first tourism victim
AZURA SELOUS HAS TO HALT OPERATIONS AS LOGGERS SWARM THEIR NEIGHBOURHOOD (Posted 14th March 2019) Ignored by the regime mouthpiece media in Tanzania, browbeaten into submission through coercion and constant threats, has the ill conceived plans to build a hydro power plant at Stieglers Gorge in the Selous claimed its first tourism victim. With local […]
#VisaFreeAfrica – write your own story
CONTINENTAL INITIATIVE SEEKS 55 VOICES TO SPEAK UP (Posted 13th March 2019) #VisaFreeAfrica (VFA) (www.VisaFreeAfrica.com) recently introduced the 55 Voices for a Visa Free Africa (https://bit.ly/2J73JLR) (55Voices4Africa) writing competition, inviting all African youth to share stories about the challenges they faced with intra-continent travel. VFA is a global campaign to facilitate mobility in Africa driven […]
#Boeing finally caves in and recommends a global grounding of their B737MAX’s
GLOBAL OPPOSITION, THREATS TO LOSE ORDERS AND FALLING SHARE PRICES PROMPT BOEING TO WITHDRAW OPPOSITION TO GROUNDING (Posted 13th March 2019) US President Trump confirmed earlier this evening that the US would issue an emergency order to ground all Boeing B737MAX8 and Boeing B737MAX9 aircraft, after Boeing dropped their opposition to the measure and the […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates – Courtesy of Gill Staden
Dear All I’m late again … but here it is: https://awindowonzambia.com/february-2019/ A short one, but some great photos: flying over North Luangwa, crocs making a meal of a puku, and more cheetah found in Liuwa. Gill
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 prepares for storm onslaught
#CYCLONE #IDAI HEADING TOWARDS THE MOZAMBIQUE COAST (Posted 13th March 2019) Depending on its intensity and trajectory, Cyclone Idai could also exacerbate the situation in southern Malawi where more than 115,000 people have been affected by severe flooding Mozambique is on high alert as Tropical Cyclone Idai barrels towards the country’s central coast and tourism […]
News updates from the #DriftwoodClub in #Malindi
We’re feeling the heat at the moment around here. It is reaching the end of the dry season and as Mother Nature prepares for rain, we are preparing for School holidays and Easter. This year, we cannot promise you chocolate eggs or even Easter bunnies but what we can assure you of is our very […]
Ground handling and cargo services a strong revenue factor for Air Seychelles
AIR SEYCHELLES GROUND HANDLING AND CARGO BUSINESS RECORD STRONG PERFORMANCE IN 2018 (Posted 13th March 2019) Air Seychelles has recorded a strong performance in its ground handling and cargo business in last year. Between January and December 2018, the ground handling department handled a total of 452,385 incoming guests amounting to a 13% increase compared […]
#EthiopianAirlines to add more frequencies to #Kinshasa and #Muscat
MORE FLIGHTS PLANNED BETWEEN ADDIS ABABA AND KINSHASA (Posted 13th March 2019) Ethiopian Airlines will, come 16th of May, add three additional flights between Addis Ababa and Kinshasa, operating on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The airline already flies daily on the route, bringing the weekly number of flights to 10 overall from mid May. Muscat […]
#WTMLatinAmerica2019
Have you already confirmed your presence? There are just three weeks to go until WTM Latin America The leading tourism event in Latin America is coming. Our whole team is full of enthusiasm and working hard to deliver an incredible event full of good business to be done and unique experiences. Find out what goes […]
#EU grounds all #Boeing #B737MAX aircraft
FAA ACCUSED OF PUTTING FINANCIAL INTERESTS BEFORE PASSENGER SAFETY (Posted 13th March 2019) The United States is now, for all intent and purpose, the only country which still allows the Boeing B737MAX to fly in its airspace, after the FAA has again ruled out even a temporary grounding of the plane, which in the space […]
