Mount Kenya 60+ Climb updates
Mount Kenya 60+ Climb 16th – 22nd January 2019 After many ups and downs, the team is now complete downsized to 3… but no matter the number, here we are, READY TO GO ! Donate now Anne Tissier, … In Kenya since 1990, professional tour guide in Kenya & Tanzania, specializing in walking safaris in […]
#WTMLatinAmerica
After the countdown to the end of the year, we’re now counting down to when registration for WTM Latin America 2019 begins. Register your interest in signing up for the event and be one of the first to know about it LAUNCH: Women in Travel The Women in Travel programme already happens in editions of […]
#EthiopianAirlines drops Mbuji-Mayi in Congo
KISANGANI NOW CONNECTED TO ADDIS ABABA VIA GOMA (Posted 16th January 2019) Information has come to light that Ethiopian Airlines, citing poor uptake of the route to Mbuji-Mayi, has dropped the destination. Flights were launched a year ago combined with Kisangani. The airline now offers a twice a week service from Addis Ababa, linking Kisangani […]
#Nairobi terror attack update
SECURITY OPERATION CONTINUES AT NAIROBI’S RIVERSIDE PARK (Posted 16th January 2019) (First picture received by ATCNews yesterday afternoon of the unfolding attack) https://atcnews.org/2019/01/15/breakingnews-redalert/ Further to the initial report filed shortly after the terrorist attack on the Riverside Park in Nairobi commenced can it now be confirmed that operations to clear the affected buildings, which reportedly […]
#BreakingNews #RedAlert #TerrorAttack #Nairobi #Kenya
KENYAN SPECIAL SECURITY FORCES DEPLOYED AROUND RIVERSIDE DRIVE AFTER REPORTS OF GUNFIRE AND THE SOUND OF EXPLOSIONS (Posted 15th January 2019) While full confirmation is awaited from the Kenyan government have multiple sources from the Kenyan capital Nairobi already reported heavy gunfire, the sound of explosions and a cloud of smoke over the Riverside Park […]
Lilly Ajarova appointed CEO of Uganda Tourism Board
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 […]
WTM Africa 2019 – just weeks away now
Happy New Year, Registration Is Live! We at WTM Africa wish you a prosperous and fruitful year ahead! They say life is what happens to us while we are making other plans, make life happen by jumping into action with us, for WTMA Africa 2019. WTM Africa 2019 promises to be bigger and better than […]
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
#Atta invites for networking session in #London
Dear Atta members among the ATC Readers, You are invited to attend: Atta Winter Networking 2019 Thursday, January 31, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM The Hand & Flower 1 Hammersmith Road London W14 8XJ January is the perfect time to catch up on industry news and trends in the new year and Atta […]
#Seychelles enforces size restrictions on new hotels
MORATORIUM ON SIZE REMAINS IN PLACE FOR NEW RESORTS IN THE SEYCHELLES (Posted 15th January 2019) Usually well informed sources from the Seychelles have confirmed that the government will continue to respect a moratorium on the size of new resorts to be licenced on the core islands of the archipelago. While existing licenced projects, sanctioned […]
President reads Uganda Airlines board the riot act
UGANDA AIRLINES BOARD ON THIN ICE AS PRESIDENT MUSEVENI DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION (Posted 15th January 2019) With the launch of Uganda Airlines once again delayed, this time to closer to mid year, has this caught the attention of the President who expressed his displeasure with the board of the airline while demanding immediate action. It […]
#AirTanzania raises #Dodoma frequencies to daily
AIR TANZANIA’S AIRBUS A223 TO SERVE THE POLITICAL CAPITAL DODOMA WITH DAILY FLIGHTS (Posted 15th January 2019) Starting tomorrow, 16th of January, will Air Tanzania elevate the number of their flights to Dodoma to a daily service. The political capital is presently being served with daily flights by Auric Air and Air Tanzania was using […]
Did #Zimbabwe protests prompt Fastjet to temporarily halt flights to and from?
ARE FUEL AND COST OF LIVING PROTESTS IN ZIMBABWE AFFECTING AIR TRANSPORT (Posted 14th January 2019) Information coming out of Harare suggests that Fastjet has today halted flights between Johannesburg and Harare. While the social media landscape descended into the usual brush fire have further investigations revealed that the airline, apparently concerned about the safety […]
#Uganda in the top three ‘Must Photograph’ list for 2019
TOP TEN PLACES ON EARTH TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS THIS YEAR – AND UGANDA HOLDS THE NUMBER THREE SPOT (Posted 14th January 2019) A global survey of Facebook posts, commissioned by Huawei on the occasion of launching their latest smart phone, brought about some astonishing results. Uganda, often referred to as the Pearl of Africa, made […]
#UNWTO News Updates
UNWTO/UNESCO Conference: Cultural Tourism Sustains Communities and Living Heritage The third cultural tourism conference organized jointly between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) concluded today in Istanbul, Turkey. Participants declared their support for cultural tourism as a driver for safeguarding living heritage, catalyzing creativity in cities, […]
How will #Africa’s economic growth shape the aviation industry in the future
Hassan El-Houry, Group CEO of National Aviation Services, gives his take on the prospects for the industry By Mustafa Alrawi: A fast-growing Africa could change the face of the aviation industry and the continent’s rising demand for aviation could also lift Africa’s economic prospects in the future. The National’s Assistant Editor in Chief Mustafa Alrawi […]
Just published: The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 2
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 14th January 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Importance of safety & security. b. Two big tourism industry topics are dominating the Seychelles tourism circle. c. Africa is home to only one fully fledged democracy. […]
#BrusselsAirlines upgrades travel options to and from #Africa
FLEXIBILITY AT THE CENTRE OF SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS BY BRUSSELS AIRLINES (Posted 14th January 2019) As from today, Brussels Airlines increases its flexibility with new travel options on its routes to and from Africa. The new offer contains for the first time a one-bag fare, which is the cheapest choice for the price-conscious passengers who are […]
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
#UgandaWildlifeAuthority supports disaster victims
UWA GIVES RELIEF AID TO VICTIMS OF FLASHFLOODS AND LANDSLIDES IN BUDUDA DISTRICT (Posted 14th January 2019) The Uganda Wildlife Authority last weekend delivered relief items worth Uganda Shillings 10 Million to the people who were affected by flash floods and landslides in Bududa District. The items that included maize flour, beans, sugar, rice, hoes, […]
#Uganda Immigration upgrades Entebbe Airport services
GEMALTO CHOSEN TO PROVIDE NEW IMMIGRATION EQUIPMENT AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 14th January 2019) Self-service eKiosks will deliver a safer and speedier experience for passengers in Uganda New Border Management System (BMS) & e-Immigration solution builds on Gemalto’s (www.Gemalto.com) successful Visa Management System (VMS); Self-service eKiosks will deliver a safer and speedier experience for […]
#BrusselsAirlines to switch Moscow airports
COME JUNE COME SHEREMETYEVO (Posted 14th January 2019) Brussels Airlines, serving Moscow’s Domodedevo Airport since 2004, has confirmed that they will switch to Sheremetyevo as of 02nd of June this year. The Belgian national airline presently operates four flights a week to Moscow while Aeroflot flies three times a day between Sheremetyevo and […]
#Atta clarifies on Yellow Fever Inocculation Risks
Atta Medical Update: Yellow Fever Dear ATC Readers, Recent news reports have raised concerns about yellow fever vaccine safety. It is important to understand the risks and benefits. For decades, yellow fever vaccine was considered to be extremely safe. More recently, however, we have become aware of a low rate of serious adverse effects […]
#IATA Training in 2019
Airline Management Training Courses Locations Dates Airport Slots and Coordination Madrid, Spain 16 – 18 Jan Network, Fleet and Schedule Planning Geneva, Switzerland 21 – 25 Jan Courses Locations Dates Airline Business Foundations Amsterdam, Netherlands 04 – 08 Feb Airline Business Models and Competitive Strategies – Virtual Simulation Program London, United Kingdom 11 – 15 […]
AVIAssist remains active in 2019
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER We are closing registrations soon for our series of upcoming courses in partnership with and directly before the Aviation Africa 2019 conference & trade show in Kigali, Rwanda. A course ticket covers your training course on the 25th – 26th February and includes a free ticket to access the Aviation Africa […]
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
Setback for #KenyaAirways as Sudan rejects overflight rights for Tel Aviv service
#SUDAN DENIES KENYA AIRWAYS PERMISSION TO FLY TO TEL AVIV THROUGH THEIR AIRSPACE (Posted 11th January 2018) Information has come to light that the Republic of the Sudan has turned down a request by Kenya Airways to fly to Tel Aviv through their airspace. This stand appears to be in line with decisions taken by […]
#Proflight #Zambia suspends Kasama route – for now
RUNWAY CONDITION AT KASAMA AIRPORT PREVENTS PROFLIGHT FROM USING LARGER PLANE (Posted 11th January 2019) Failure by relevant authorities to improve the runway condition at Kasama airport – the tarmacking of the facility was due to be completed by the end of 2018 – has now led to Proflight, Zambia’s largest airline, suspending services from […]
#Nigeria’s #CalabarCarnival defies financial woes
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond I splurged on an 8-day, $3,000 trip to Nigeria for myself over the holidays, and it was worth every penny Air Peace launches direct flights to Banjul, increases Accra service Onyishi, from bus conductor to transport mogul The 21 destinations Best Travel Destinations for 2019 Internet Has […]
#UgandaTourism gets new CEO
LILLY AJAROVA APPOINTED AS NEW TOURISM BOARD CEO (Posted 10th January 2019) Information has come to light in the evening that Uganda’s Minister of State for Tourism Godrey Kiwanda Ssubi, has appointed Ms. Lilly Ajarova, until now the long serving CEO of Ngama Island and the Chimpanzee Trust, as the new CEO of the Uganda […]
