#BreakingNews #AviaDevEurope2019 will return to #Valencia / #Spain
EXCELLENT SERVICE AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL SWING DECISION FOR 2019 VENUE BACK TO VALENCIA (Posted 05th December 2018) In breaking news it was just announced in Valencia / Spain that #AviaDevEurope will return to the Spanish city next year for the second edition of this hugely important aviation event. Wrote Jon Howell moments ago on […]
#CoastalAviation introduces their new Director of Sales
Dear ATCNews readers, We are happy to let you know that Anna Westh De Brauwer (who many of you know already) has agreed to join us as our new Director of Sales, effective as from 6th December, 2018. For those that do not know Anna; she worked hand in hand with Nicola from 1989 until […]
#IATA says air freight market records modest growth in October
Air Freight Marks Modest Growth in October, Up 3.1% The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 3.1% in October 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This pace of growth was up from a 29-month low of […]
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
#AviaDevAfrica2019 returns to the Mother City aka #CapeTown
Join Africa’s only event dedicated to developing air connectivity in 2019 If were not fortunate enough to be with us at AviaDev 2018, we would like to share some highlights so you get a flavour of what to expect in 2019: Download the White Paper from the Event Our event programme is devised by the […]
Ubumwe Grand Hotel auction postponed as receiver resigns
FINAL CHANCE TO END BOARDROOM WRANGLES AS DECEMBER 10TH AUCTION DATE SHIFTED TO 24TH (Posted 05th December 2018) Information was received earlier today that, following the resignation of the receiver for the hotel, the planned auction of the property was moved from the 10th to the 24th of December. The now former receiver suddenly cited […]
AC Hotels by Marriott enters African market with first property in Cape Town
AC HOTEL #CAPETOWN WATERFRONT OPENS AS #MARRIOTT’S LATEST BRAND ENTERS #AFRICA (Posted 05th December 2018) 188 room AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront celebrates the brand’s European soul and Spanish roots with classic modern design AC Hotels by Marriott (ACHotels.Marriott.com), Marriott International’s (www.Marriott.com) European-inspired lifestyle brand, today announced the opening of AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront […]
How #Ethiopia overtook #Dubai as the African Aviation Hub
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 […]
#Uganda makes it into the #NationalGeographic #CoolList
UGANDA AGAIN RECOGNIZED BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER AS A ‘MUST VISIT DESTINATION‘ (Posted 05th November 2018) Uganda, waiting for her potential to be truly fulfilled, can build on another accolade by National Geographic, this time being included in their ‘Cool List‘ of places one simply must visit as number 16 of 19 overall. Read on […]
Big fanfare for nothing as Kenya Airways scraps plans for Mogadishu
POOR PREPARATIONS CITED AS MAIN REASON FOR MOGADISHU FLIGHT DEFERRAL (Posted 05th December 2018) ‘Their eyes were bigger than their stomach‘ joked a regular aviation contributor when commenting on the non-start of Kenya Airways’ flights from Nairobi to Mogadishu. The Kenyan airline’s initial announcement to launch flights, originally set for mid November before inexplicably moving […]
#EthiopianMozambique launches operations with #Bombardier Q400’s
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ MOZAMBIQUE OFFSPRING NOW OPERATIONAL (Posted 05th November 2018) Ethiopian Airlines’ partner in Mozambique, aptly named Ethiopian Mozambique Airlines, has commenced operations from its base in Maputo. On the occasion did Ethiopian Airlines’ Group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam say: ‘The launch of the operations, which takes place through a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, is expected […]
#WTMAfrica2019 – book your stand with #Atta (Members only)
Atta Memo: WTM Africa 2019 Cape Town | 10 – 12 April Taking place in Cape Town, South Africa, nearly 5000 travel industry professionals attend Africa’s leading and only business to business (B2B) exhibition for inbound and outbound Africa travel and tourism markets. Save hassle and reserve your space to exhibit with Atta in advance. […]
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
A Window on #Zambia
NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA (Posted 04th December 2018) Courtesy of Gill Staden who is, on behalf of Zambia Tourism, preparing these monthly updates to showcase the destination to the world … Coffee time … Click on the link below to read the stories of happenings in Zambia during November: https://awindowonzambia.com/november-2018/ The rains have arrived Impala […]
New air service licenses no guarantee for flights
DESTINATION TRAFFIC RIGHTS DETERMINE FLIGHTS, NOT LOCAL ROUTE APPROVALS (Posted 04th December 2018) Reports from Nairobi suggest that following the latest meeting of the licensing committee for air services, local airlines Jet Airways and Silverstone had received approval from the Kenyan authorities to open routes to such destinations like Mwanza, Juba, Mogadishu, Kigali and Entebbe, […]
#Sarova’s Spirit of the Masai Mara gets new Manager
JAYNE KIRAGU APPOINTED LODGE MANAGER AT SPIRIT OF THE MASAI MARA (Posted 03rd December 2018) Jayne Kiragu, well known by regular visitors to the Sarova Whitesands Resort & Spa in Mombasa, has been appointed Lodge Manager at the Sarova managed Spirit of the Masai Mara luxury safari lodge. Jayne until the end of November was […]
#QatarAirways to host prestigious Trinity Forum next year
HAMAD INTERNATIONAL, QATAR DUTY FREE AND QATAR AIRWAYS CHOSEN TO HOST TRINITY FORUM 2019 (Posted 03rd December 2018) The world’s most influential airport commercial revenues conference, the Trinity Forum, will be held in Doha in 2019, the first time the event has ever been hosted in Qatar. The conference, organised by The Moodie Davitt Report, […]
#IATA Training Opportunities for 2019
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 48 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 03rd December 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Seychelles makes the Official list of LOWEST SECURITY RISK COUNTRIES. b. Delivering Keynote address at CAA Uganda Stakeholders Meeting c. Tourism becomes more challenging as Swedes launch […]
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
Partnership wrangles threaten Ubumwe Grand Hotel’s survival
DISPUTES AMONG PARTNERS LEADS TO AUCTION BY BANK ON 10TH DECEMBER TO RECOVER 18 MILLION US DOLLAR LOANS (Posted 03rd December 2018) As a result of ongoing wrangles among the three key shareholders has the Ubumwe Grand Hotel in Kigali been slotted for auction on the 10th of December, after the banks failed to see […]
#Africa has few winners at global edition of #WorldTravelAwards
WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS GLOBAL EDITION SEES FEW WINNERS FROM AFRICA (Posted 03rd December 2018) Mauritius and Kenya were among the few global winners of this year’s World Travel Awards. Mauritius was named as the most romantic destination in the world for 2018 while Kenya was named as the world’s best safari destination for 2018. Zambia’s […]
Alain St. Ange named as key note speaker for aviation meeting in #Kampala
#UGANDA’S AVIATION DAY GIVEN VALUE BY ST. ANGE’S KEYNOTE ADDRESS (Posted 02nd December 2018) Alain St. Ange, the former Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, has been confirmed as keynote speaker at the upcoming aviation stakeholder’s meeting, which is taking place at the Kampala Serena Hotel and Conference Centre this coming Thursday. […]
#OneWorld receives more awards
oneworld News oneworld honoured as ‘best airline alliance’ twice over – again Global Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey winner for ninth year running Business Traveler North America’s recipient for fourth consecutive year oneworld® has won two more Best Airline Alliance awards, confirming its standing as the world’s most highly prized global airline alliance. These latest […]
#AviaDevEurope launches in #Valencia #Spain
INAUGURAL EDITION OF AVIADEV EUROPE GOES UNDERWAY (Posted 30th November 2018) AviaDev Europe will, from Monday to Wednesday this week, bring together regional airports , airlines, tourism authorities, governments and industry suppliers and attendees will throughout the event be able to take advantage of pre-arranged meetings in professional surroundings, offering the best chance to make […]
Winners for #AFRIMA2018
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Nigerian Journalists have applauded the appointment of former Director General, Nigeria Tourism Development Commission, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe and other professionals into key areas in the industry. Organisations scoop national tourism award Zenith Bank and BBC Global News sign landmark deal Boost for business as Kenya, Mozambique eliminate […]
#BrusselsAirlines commences #Airbus A330 fleet exchange
BRUSSELS AIRLINES BEGINS LONG HAUL FLEET EXCHANGE (Posted 30th November 2018) Together with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines is investing in the replacement of seven of its ten A330 long-haul aircraft. Already one aircraft left the airline’s fleet. It is the most substantial investment project in the 16-year long history of Brussels Airlines and the first time […]
#CoastalAviation News Updates
Dear ATC Readers, It is always a privilege to be writing this newsletter, especially as we approach the final month of the year and our final peak season for 2018. MCC Launch Tomorrow is a monumental day for Coastal, as Saturday December 1st will be the launch of Multi-Crew Coordination (MCC, pilots working as a […]
#Kilaguni #Serena goes solar
KILAGUNI SERENA SAFARI LODGE LAUNCHES ITS SOLAR POWER PLANT – A FIRST FOR #KENYA (Posted 30th November 2018) Serena Hotels and Mettle Solar OFGEN have officially opened “Kenya’s First Fully Solar Powered Lodge”. Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, located in Tsavo West National Park, implemented a fully-fledged solar power plant to provide for its entire power […]
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
