AHIF in focus at the sidelines of #AviaDevAfrica2019
REPORT: Investment into South African hospitality sector set for further disruption JLL has released its 2019 SA Hotel Investment Outlook report at the AHIF Cape Town Briefing today forecasting that R1.9 billion will be invested into new hotels, and around R6.9 billion in total over the next three years. This translates into 3,900 new rooms […]
Coporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Nine Heads of State Confirmed to Attend the U.S-Africa Business Summit in June All Africa Corporate Council on Africa is honored to announce that the following Heads of State are confirmed to attend the 12th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Maputo, Mozambique on June 18-21, 2019…Read More>> TOURISM Non-stop flight between Cape […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019’s Welcome Party showcases #UgandaAirlines #CRJ900
AN ‘UNEXPECTED GUEST’ MAKES WAVES AT AVIADEV’S WELCOME AND NETWORKING EVENING (Posted 24th April 2019) The ExecuJet hangar at the Cape Town International Airport was the venue for AviaDevAfrica2019’s welcome and network event this evening and on arrival could the cat finally be let out of the bag – Bombardier was showcasing one of the […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019 provides platform for #AHIF to brief the hospitality industry
#AHIF DOMINATES PROCEEDINGS ON DAY ONE OF #AVIADEVAFRICA2019 (Posted 24th April 2019) Matthew Weihs, the Managing Director of Bench Events and key driver of the Africa Hotel Investment Summit, welcomed a sell out crowd – in the end there were only standing spaces in the room – to a briefing session ahead of the next […]
#Zambia – The Latest Tourism News
THE LATEST EDITION OF THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 24th April 2019) Inside this edition: Another Cyclone on the way Food Distribution started in Southern Province Cheetah and Wild Dog Conference Young vervet monkey rescued Solar for Lower Zam Rangers Power Generation Down at Kariba New Hotel for Victoria Falls Town Buffalo […]
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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
#Seychelles – a Feature by #VoyagesAfriq
The Seychelles Islands offers more than just beaches Africa – April 23, 2019 Article reproduced courtesy of Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The Archipelago of the Seychelles located 1000 miles off the East Coast of Africa has some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and coastlines, and some of them continue to receive award yearly as […]
Another cyclone set to hit northern #Mozambique and southern #Tanzania
CYCLONE KENNETH GAINS STRENGTH AS IT MOVES TOWARDS THE AFRICAN MAINLAND (Posted 24th April 2019) A tropical depression, which formed around the Aldabra Atoll, has reportedly gained strength and been moved up to cyclone status, given the name of Kenneth. It is expected according to meteorogical forecasts that the new storm will hit the African […]
#AirMauritius and #KLM suspend JV flights from end October
JOINT VENTURE FLIGHTS BETWEEN AIR MAURITIUS AND KLM TO END ON 27TH OF OCTOBER (Posted 24th April 2019) Air Mauritius has issued a brief statement announcing that the airline’s joint venture with KLM for flights to and from Amsterdam will be suspended, an for all practical purposes end on the 27th of October this year. […]
#EthiopianAirlines expands European network further with launch of Marseilles flights
ETHIOPIAN SET TO LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO #MARSEILLES IN JULY (Posted 23rd April 2019) Ethiopian Airlines earlier today announced that it has finalized all preparations to launch a thrice weekly flight to Marseille, France as of July 02nd this year. The aircraft deployed on the route will be a Boeing B787 in Ethiopian’s regular two class […]
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
#EthiopianAirlines – #Africa’s largest air cargo company
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES NOW HAS 1 MILLION TONS AIR CARGO THROUGHPUT FACILITY (Posted 23rd April 2019) Ethiopian Airlines’ new air cargo terminal, operational since the start of the year and through the teething period, extends over more than 38.000 square metres of dedicated spaces, able to process, land and trans-ship any air cargo, be it refrigerated […]
#EthiopianAirlines Aviation Academy – Bridging the manpower gap in #Africa
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 […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 16
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 22nd April 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a.Tourism in Seychelles. b. Happy Easter. c. Respect breeds a better society as Reunion Island spells it out. d. SEYCHELLOIS CONSULTANT INVITED TO WIOMSA IN MAURITIUS TO PRESENT […]
Elsa’s Kopje celebrates two decades of excellence
20 YEARS AND COUNTING – ELSA’S KOPJE ENTERS ITS THIRD DECADE (Posted 22nd April 2019) Guest Contribution by Alia Bellamy of the Elewana Collection Elewana Elsa’s Kopje Celebrates 20th Anniversary, Actress Virginia McKenna from Born Free to Join Guests for Festivities The Elewana Collection is delighted to announce that Virginia McKenna will join guests at […]
#EthiopianAirlines to shift from #NWR to #JFK
MAJOR SHIFT AS ETHIOPIAN PLANS TO MOVE #ABIDJAN TO NEWARK FLIGHTS TO JFK (Posted 22nd April 2019) Information received suggested that Ethiopian Airlines will as of 17th of June this year shift their twice a week flights from Addis Ababa via Abidjan to New York’s Newark Airport to JFK, while at the same time increasing […]
#Kampala #WordPress ‘ers take notice
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Looked in at ‘The Fisayo’ of late?
THE FISAYO TAKES A LOOK AT THE NEW AIRPORT IN #ACCRA #GHANA https://youtu.be/zkxFC_jXgtM?list=PLn9jEKmpoHpCzWbe-fALnifRjVHfkKguW Ghana’s New International Airport Terminal Review and Reaction by thefisayo I did this review and reaction video of Ghana’s new terminal to compare their development and growth to that of Nigeria and we need to step up our game. If you have […]
Is Airbnb killing the Hotel Industry in South Africa?
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond “Airbnb is not a threat to hotel groups”- Hadi Moussa, Airbnb EgyptAir seeks to expand airlines in Africa Kenya Airways blames Overpaid Pilots and unfair Airport Charges for loss of Market Share and Fortunes Awolowo Praises Ooni For Positively Showcasing Nigeria To The World Nigerian-born Israel Adesanya […]
#AirMauritius takes delivery of their first #Airbus #A339NEO
NEW ERA STARTS FOR AIR MAURITIUS AS FIRST A330NEO JOINS THE FLEET (Posted 19th April 2019) Air Mauritius yesterday took delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from ALC during a ceremony held in Toulouse. The National carrier of the Republic of Mauritius is the first A330neo operator based in the southern hemisphere, and the […]
#AirSeychelles gets ready for delivery of their first #Airbus #A320NEO
AIR SEYCHELLES KICKS OFF A SERIES OF TRAINING SESSIONS IN PREPARATION FOR A320NEO ARRIVAL (Posted 19th April 2019) (Eng. Michael Mahn seen here with key Air Seychelles staff during one of the training sessions / Picture courtesy of Air Seychelles) Air Seychelles has over the past few months started to implement its training calendar in […]
#EthiopianAirlines adds more features to their mobile App
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ MOBILE APP GETS ADDED FEATURES (Posted 19th April 2019) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful aviation group, earlier this week announced that it has added a suite of innovative features to Ethiopian Mobile App to advance its functionality, performance and responsiveness. The multi-language application turns smartphones into an all-in-one travel assistant with […]
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
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#UNWTO Africa Director Elcia Grandcourt participates in #UNCT retreat in #Seychelles
UNWTO’s Director of Africa participates in UNCT Retreat Africa – April 17, 2019 Article rebroadcast courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)”s Director of Africa Elcia Grandcourt is participating in the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) retreat in Seychelles. The Seychelles Island is hosting the Retreat for the first time. […]
#Kenya’s Pilots Union fires back at airline CEO
VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE EXPRESSED IN SEBASTIAN MIKOSZ AS KALPA FIRES BACK OVER FALSE ALLEGATIONS (Posted 18th April 2019) (Sebastian Mikosz, pondering what next) Desperate times call for desperate measures but getting away with those not always works, and certainly no longer does for one Sebastian Mikosz, still CEO of Kenya Airways but by the […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Kenya ranked third largest tourism economy in Sub-Saharan Africa The Star Kenya The ministry said close collaboration with private and institutional investors, conservation and regional development agencies has ensured the economic potential….Read more>> Former tourism minister of Seychelles is named African Tourism Board President Seychelles News Agency St Ange added: “When tourism stagnates those […]
Navigating through Entebbe – made easier with NAS’ Pearl Assist Service
NAS’ PEARL ASSIST TAKES THE STING OUT OF FLYING OUT OF ENTEBBE (Posted 17th April 2019) Traveling out of Entebbe, especially when it rains, can prove to be quite an adventure, and not one of the pleasant kind. Open spaces between the parking area and the terminal, especially the climb up the stairs to the […]
#Uganda takes delivery of new #Bombardier #CRJ900
FIRST OF TWO NEW AIRCRAFT HANDED OVER TO UGANDAN GOVERNMENT (Posted 17th April 2019) (Picture courtesy of Bombardier) Uganda’s Minister for Transport Hon. Monica Azuba led the delegation to Montreal / Canada earlier this week to officially take delivery of a Bombardier CRJ900 jet, which will together with three sister ships form the back bone […]
