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
South Africa to Prioritise Visa processes for Nigeria, India and China
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 […]
#KaribuKiliFair2019 goes into hard sale mode
Meet the KARIBU-KILIFAIR Team in March at the following International Tourism Fairs Your East Africa’s No.1 Tourism B2B Event ! The biggest and most opinion building Tourism fair in East Africa will be held from June 7th to 9th, 2019 at Friedkin Recreation Center, Arusha – formerly known as TGT grounds. The new venue provides […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019
Schedule your one-to-one route development meetings from 18 March We have invested in a bespoke meeting system for AviaDev which will be going live on 18 March for attendees to start selecting those airlines, airports and suppliers they want to meet during the event. Take a look at how easily you can request your targets […]
#QatarAirways to surprise the international tourism community at #ITB2019
QATAR AIRWAYS TO LAUNCH NEW ECONOMY CLASS PRODUCT IN BERLIN (Posted 05th March 2019) Like done before, when in 2017 Qatar Airways launched their groundbreaking Q-Suite Business Class product in Berlin, will the airline this year present a brand new economy class concept at the world’s largest tourism trade show. The reveal, to take place […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 9
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #STANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 05th March 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. ITB Tourism Trade Fair in Berlin. b. Thank you Vicky Lanza of Sable D’Or Luxury Apartments. c. Seychelles enters a new era. d. Seychelles former President Albert […]
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
#AirSeychelles to go daily to #Johannesburg
AIR SEYCHELLES EXPANDS JOHANNESBURG SERVICE TO DAILY FLIGHTS (Posted 04th March 2019) Air Seychelles has earlier today confirmed that the airline will operate daily flights between Seychelles and the commercial capital of South Africa’s and the country’s biggest city, Johannesburg as from 03rd of June 2019. The additional frequency will be operated on Mondays by […]
Another #aircrash in #Kenya kills all five on board
PILOT AND FOUR AMERICAN TOURIST DIE AS THEIR HELICOPTER CRASHES SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF (Posted 04th March 2019) (File picture of the crashed Bell Helicopter) A Bell 505 Jet Ranger X crashed last evening in the Lake Turkana area of Kenya, killing all five on board. The rotor craft, registered in Kenya as 5Y-KDL, MSN […]
#AVIAssist partners with #ATR to improve #aviation safety
FRENCH AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER ATR AND AVIASSIST JOIN HANDS TO PROMOTE AVIATION SAFETY (Posted 03rd March 2019) AVIAssist, already well known in Africa for their regular workshops and training sessions, many held in Kigali which has become an aviation training hub in its own right, has pooled their resources to partner with ATR to take the […]
Only two beaches in #Africa make it into #TripAdvisor’s top 25
#SEYCHELLES’ ANSE LAZIO AND CAPE VERDE’S SANTA MONICA BEACH SQUEEZE INTO TRIPADVISOR’S TOP 25 BEST BEACHES IN THE WORLD (Posted 03rd March 2019) (Cape Verde’s Santa Monica Beach) As it often the case with Africa’s key tourism attractions, hotels, resorts and safari lodges, when it comes to the global list by organizations like TripAdvisor, the […]
#AirSeychelles to up flights to #Mumbai to 6 per week
AIR SEYCHELLES TO INCREASE FREQUENCY ON ITS MUMBAI ROUTE (Posted 03rd March 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has announced that it will increase its services between Seychelles and Mumbai to six flights per week starting from 12th of May, 2019. The new additional frequency will be operated on Sundays […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS First of 8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 delivered to South Africa IOL The Boeing Company – João Miguel Santos, Managing Director of Sub-Saharan Africa, for Boeing International and Director of International Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes in Africa, says: “Africa’s jetliner fleet is forecast to more than…Read More>> TOURISM Comesa […]
#Kampala’s Hilton Garden Inn’s opening now just weeks away
HILTON GARDEN INN SET FOR MID TO LATE APRIL SOFT OPENING (Posted 02nd March 2019) The new Hilton Garden Inn Kampala is by the look of it now just weeks rather than months away from the expected soft opening, which can take place as early as mid April but almost certainly by end April this […]
#EthiopianAirlines takes delivery of first #Boeing #B738F
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AGAIN TAKES THE LEAD IN AFRICA WITH DELIVERY OF THEIR FIRST BOEING B737-800 FREIGHTER (Posted 01st March 2019) Ethiopian Airlines just announced that it has taken delivery earlier today of its first B737-800F freighter, the first of its kind in the Ethiopian Cargo fleet and the first of its kind in Africa. The […]
#AirSeychelles confirms exit from Mahe – Abu Dhabi route
AIR SEYCHELLES TO ADJUST ITS REGIONAL NETWORK AS PART OF BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION PLAN (Posted 01st March 2019) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has today confirmed the changes to its regional network as part of its business transformation plan to further strengthened and safeguard the sustainability of the airline. The plan, […]
#IHG releases Annual Report
News release 28 Feb 2019 Annual Report and Form 20-F 2018 We published our Annual Report and Form 20-F 2018 on 28 February 2019. To view or download the report, please go to: www.ihgplc.com/investors/annual-report Shareholders can request a hard copy of the report free of charge from IHG’s Company Secretary’s Office: InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, […]
Ghana’s Tourism Minister gets new re-assigned
Breaking: Ghana’s Tourism Minister reassigned Africa, Ghana | Article re-published courtesy of VoyagesAfriq and Mr. Kojo Bentum – Williams Ghana’s Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Catherine Afeku has been reshuffled to take up a new position at the office of the president. The Minister was part of a list of ministers and deputies that have […]
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
#ClimateChange in #Africa – finally getting the attention it deserves
RECORD REGISTRATIONS FOR CLIMATE CONFERENCE IN #ACCRA / #GHANA Record Registrations Set to Usher in Era of Ambition at Africa Climate Week The Climate Week will attract Ministers, policymakers, and non-Party stakeholders from businesses, community initiatives, financial institutions, and city municipalities across the African continent Plans for the high-level segment at Africa Climate Week in […]
Flying out of Wilson Airport this Saturday? Arrive EARLY
ROAD CLOSURES Advise for Saturday 2nd March 2019 Dear ATCNews Readers, We trust you are well. The Bible Translation and Literacy Organisation will be hosting their annual RUN for the BIBLESS on Saturday 2nd March 2019. If you will be flying with AIRKENYA on Saturday 2nd March, please allow for more time to get to WILSON […]
#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 01st of 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 […]
OneWorld News Updates
Cheers! oneworld is best alliance for wine served in flight for 10th year in a row oneworld® has been judged the best airline alliance for the wines served in-flight by its member airlines for the 10th year in a row in a leading international wine-tasting competition. The Cellars in the Sky Awards, now in their […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates from #KafuntaSafaris
Kafunta Safaris – Newsletter LAST MINUTE OFFER Save up to US$ 800 per person! Are you looking for a last minute safari in Zambia? This is for you! We’ve selected two great shoulder season itineraries that we are offering at an unbeatable price for a limited period. Read on and book quickly! OPTION 1 South […]
#IATA urges for dialogue between governments and airline industry in Mexico
IATA Urges Government-Industry Dialogue in Mexico No: 11 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Mexico to work closely with the air transport industry as it develops airport infrastructure to meet growing demand for air connectivity in the country’s main gateway of Mexico City. Mexico City International Airport was designed for […]
#WTMLatinAmerica
Discover the 10 reasons The leading event in the world in the Latin American travel and tourism sector takes place 2-4 April at Expo Center Norte. You’re not going to miss out on it, are you? To help you decide, we’ve produced a list of 10 reasons why you should visit the eventand take advantage […]
#WTMA2019
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 […]
#Porini / #GamewatcherSafaris News
An invitation to join our "Friends of Porini" select group of repeat guests. Receive extra benefits at our Porini Camps over the next three years while supporting the conservancies. Lion and Cape Buffalo. Photograph by Paolo Torchio Dear ATCNews Readers, I am writing to you as one of our guests who has stayed with us […]
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
Could #QatarAirways have an eye on #RwandAir
RISING SPECULATION OVER QATAR AIRWAYS CEO’S ADDED AGENDA FOR HIS #KIGALI VISIT (Posted 28th February 2019) As reported yesterday did the current IATA Chairman, Qatar Airways’ Group CEO Akbar Al Baker, deliver the keynote address at the Aviation Africa Conference, which is currently taking place in the Rwandan capital Kigali and ending this afternoon. https://atcnews.org/2019/02/27/qatarairways-ceo-delivers-keynote-address-at-kigali-aviation-meeting/ […]
