#CoastalAviation assures clients of continued #Kigali flights
Coastal continues flying to Kigali and strengthening its network! Coastal Aviation wishes to reassure its trade partners that Kigali flights will NOT be discontinued. All current bookings are valid and any future request will be operated as usual. In a continuous effort to strengthen and expand its Flying Safari network, Coastal is proud to pioneer […]
#Uganda’s new wildlife bill now provides for life imprisonment for poaching
POACHING AND TRAFFICKING LEADS TO LIFE IN PRISON UNDER NEW LAW (Posted 20th February 2019) Parliament in Uganda yesterday passed the new ‘Uganda Wildlife Authority Bill 2017‘, finally replacing the out of date old Uganda Wildlife Act, which sections on fines and prison terms proved insufficient in recent years to effectively combat poaching, trafficking and […]
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
Promoting tourism and culture in #Nigeria

OONI OF IFE IS THE GRAND PATRON FOR PHOTO WAKA BY BAKARE MUBARAK (Posted 19th February 2019 The Photo Waka series which is a trademarked initiative of Bakare Mubarak, the tallest model in sub saharan Africa, received a boost recently, as his Imperial Majesty, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Babatunde Oginwusi, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife, graciously […]
#AFRAA publishes their latest news from the African continent
Word from the Secretary General Dear ATCNews Readers, In the year 2018, our industry witnessed key milestones which have laid the foundation to further build our success and seize growth opportunities in the sector. Indeed, as a result of positive developments within the industry most notably the drive towards implementation of the Single African Aviation […]
#AHIC scheduled for 09th to 11th of April in Ras Al Khaimah / UAE
FOUR BILLION US DOLLARS WORTH OF HOTEL CONTRACTS UP FOR GRABS IN SAUDI ARABIA OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS (Posted 19th February 2019) AHIC PROVIDES KEY PLATFORM FOR THE HOTEL BUSINESS ON THE ARABIAN PENINSULA According to research by MEED Projects, close to US$30 billion worth of hotel construction contracts will be awarded in the […]
InterContinental Hotels publishes preliminary results for 2018

IHG ACQUIRES ‘SIX SENSES HOTELS RESORTS & SPAS‘ (Posted 19th February 2019) The Seychelles based Zil Pasyon luxury resort on Felicite Island is among the properties which changes hands recently in a 300 million US Dollar buyout of the luxury hotel group by the InterContinental Hotels Group after former owners Pegasus Capital divested of the […]
#Africa Travel Indaba now on the 2nd – 4th of May 2019
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 7
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #STANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 18th February 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Recognising the work of an Islander. b. French Ambassador in Seychelles creates a unique opportunity for dialogue & meeting with H.E. Ibrahim RAMADANI SOIBAHADINE, the President of […]
#Reunion’s Piton de la Fournaise erupts for the first time this year
VOLCANIC ERUPTION ON REUNION ISLAND PROVIDES SPECTACULAR SIGHTS (Posted 18th February 2019) The volcano Piton de la Fournaise on the Indian Ocean island of Reunion, just keeps waking up and erupted for the first time in the year 2019, at 9:48 in Monday, February 18, 2019. Since the Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 3:21 pm […]
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
#RwandAir’s first #Airbus A339 nearing completion in #Toulouse

RWANDAIR’S THIRD A330 – AN A330-900NEO – IS NEARING COMPLETION (Posted 18th February 2019) RwandAir’s latest acquisition, an Airbus A330-900NEO, is already sporting her livery in Toulouse, where the aircraft was assembled. RwandAir has two of the NEO version of the A330 on order and both aircraft are expected to be delivered this year. The […]
1st #UNWTO Caravan on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism held in #Brazzaville
#UNWTO RETURNS TO #AFRICA FOR MAIDEN EDITION ON SUSTAINABLE AND RESPONSIBLE TOURISM CONFERENCE (Posted 18th February 2019) COURTESY OF VOYAGESAFRIQ AND MR. KOJO BENTUM-WILLIAMS The maiden edition of the Caravan for African Charter on Sustainable and Responsible Tourism has been held in the Congolese capital, Brazzaville. This is after stakeholders, government officials and conservationists established […]
Diary of a Muzungu Publisher announces new training seminars
How can I help you promote your business online in 2019? An update from Charlotte Beauvoisin, Diary of a Muzungu Updates from Diary of a Muzungu | Uganda & East Africa Travel Blog In today’s newsletter, let’s get down to business! With Uganda tourism receiving more positive press attention, and Lilly Ajarova as our new […]
#AFRAA starts to promote their next Annual General Assembly in Yaounde

AFRAA’S NEXT AGA IS HEADING TO #CAMEROON (Posted 17th February 2019) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, accompanied by Camair-Co Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ernest Dikoum, met the Minister Deputy Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic of Cameroon, Mr. Mohamadou Moustafa, the Minister of Transport of the Republic of […]
#ReunionIsland returns to #Paris to market the island
It will be hard selling for Reunion at the Salon de l’Agriculture Events Reunion Island Tourism will like in the past be present at the "Meeting Village" of the International Exhibition of Agriculture. For the first time, in addition to musical and culinary entertainment, an active ‘sales desk’ will be set up. The International Agricultural […]
#SerenaHotels join #Mombasa initiative to create a plastic free coastline
Serena Beach Resort & Spa Pledge to Join the Initiative to Create a Plastic Free Coastline by Janet Maina / Serena Hotels Email Serena Hotels has remained sensitive towards improving and preserving the environment in which it operates. Responsible management of natural resources in our operations has been a part of our business since construction […]
Friendly reminder or rebuke for keeping St. Ange out of #VanillaIslands handover

REUNION’S REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES SEYCHELLES ON ASSUMING VANILLA ISLANDS PRESIDENCY – WITH A TWIST (Posted 16th February 2019) Last weekend’s Vanilla Islands’ Ministerial Meeting saw Faouzia Vitry, the Vice President of the Regional Council of Reunion Island remind the opening ceremony of the meeting that no one could talk about the Indian Ocean Vanilla […]
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
#Safarilink gets hard done by irresponsible reporting
15th February 2019, PUBLIC NOTICE : ERRONEOUS REPORTING SAFARILINK CLARIFICATION ON ERRONEOUS MEDIA REPORT Reference is made to the unverified media report attributing the unfortunate incident of a plane crash in Londiani, Kericho on 13th February 2019 to Safarilink. Safarilink wishes to clarify that the aircraft was NOT owned, operated or sub-chartered by Safarilink as […]
RIP Rifned Jumeau – by Alain St. Ange

Rifned Jumeau, a political icon of Seychelles is no more Seychelles lost this week a veteran politician who will be missed. Rifned Jumeau, the founder of the first political party in Seychelles died on the 7th February and was buried this afternoon in the presence of family and friends at his former electoral district of […]
Uganda Wildlife Authority news update

INDABA reschedules to take place ahead of South African elections

MAY 02ND TO 04TH NAMED AS NEW INDABA DATES (Posted 15th February 2019) The organizers of INDABA in Durban, clearly aware of the need for damage limitation following the bounced original trade show dates, have now reacted and brought the tourism show forward by a week. It will now take place between 02nd and 04th […]
#Zambia #Tourism News Updates
A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA – COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 15th February 2019) Click on the link below to access the full version of the January edition of this news broadcast from Livingstone / Zambia https://awindowonzambia.com/january-2019/
#Africa Protected Areas Congress launched in #Nairobi
MAJOR AFRICAN CONSERVATION CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN NAIROBI IN NOVEMBER (Posted 15th February 2019) Launch of the first ever Africa Protected Areas Congress The launch steered awareness and visibility of the upcoming conference to be held on 18th to 23rd November this year This year’s Valentine day was marked on Thursday with special African […]
#WTMLatinAmerica2019 just weeks away now
You have a meeting scheduled at WTM Latin America on 2 – 4 April. In fewer than two months time, the main players in tourism will be all together in one place to do business and launch trends. Our exhibitors are waiting for you! Do you want to know who some of them are? World […]
New UTB CEO to begin work in March
LILLY AJAROVA BIDS HER FAREWELL TO THE #UGANDA #CHIMPANZEETRUST (Posted 15th February 2019) The new CEO designate for the Uganda Tourism Board, Ms. Lilly Ajarova, yesterday officially bid her farewell to her colleagues, staff and the supporters of the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust ahead of her taking over at the Uganda Tourism Board. […]
#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 February 2019) Dear ATCNews 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 their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
#IATA calls on US Government to work hand in hand with the aviation industry

IATA Calls on US Government, Industry, to Work Together to Grow Aviation’s Benefits The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the United States government and industry to work together to ensure that aviation is able to accommodate an expected 62% rise in demand for air travel to, from and within the country over the next […]
#UNWTO News Update 83
Spain Reaffirms Support for UNWTO and Announces New Headquarters Site The Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, announced during the inauguration of FITUR 2019, that he would place at the disposal of UNWTO a space in the Palacio de Congresos de Madrid (Madrid Congress Centre) to serve as the headquarters of the United Nations specialized agency, which […]