#AirTanzania readmitted to the #IATA Clearing House
10 YEAR SUSPENSION FROM IATA CLEARING HOUSE ENDS AS AIR TANZANIA CLEARS OLD DEBTS (Posted 30th October 2018) Air Tanzania has been readmitted to the IATA Clearing House, ten years after being suspended from the platform for being unable to clear debts and related other reasons. This development was seen as a key element in […]
#WTMAfrica organizers step up marketing the event ahead of #WTMLondon
About WTM Africa Who Will You Meet Venue Information Contact Us WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Register your interest for WTM Africa 2019 by clicking on the button below. WTM Africa attracts an array of leaders from the industry and has become a true global marketplace for companies across the industry. Engage in real value […]
#Nigeria’s hospitality industry growth depending on funding
UNLOCKING NIGERIA’S HOTEL POTENTIAL DEPENDS ON FUNDING (Posted 30th October 2018) Trevor Ward the managing director of W Hospitality Group, says its Nigeria’s obvious scale and increasing economic sophistication that is fuelling expansion The rapid expansion in the number of hotel rooms, or keys as it’s known in the business, in Nigeria is an indication […]
#IATA Training Opportunities for 2019
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#Zimbabwe tourism news updates from Wilderness Safaris
As we have been celebrating Zimbabwe every day for the last 25 years – against all odds – we are thrilled to have returned to Chikwenya in Mana Pools National Park, alongside local Zimbabweans including John Mapondera and Joe Wright from Capmount Lodges. With a joint vision that goes far beyond tourism, and aspires to […]
First #JFK to #NBO flight lands in #Nairobi
KENYA AIRWAYS’ INAUGURAL NON-STOP FLIGHT FROM NEW YORK CITY LANDS IN NAIROBI (Posted 30th October 2018) Kenya Airways’ inaugural non-stop flight from New York City to Nairobi was welcomed at the international airport by Kenya’s Deputy President William Samoei Ruto. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Aircraft christened “Magical Kenya” touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport […]
#UNWTO ensures that #sustainability is felt on new statistics formats
SUSTAINABILITY SET TO SHAPE NEW REPORTING FORMATS FOR TOURISM STATISTICS (Posted 30th October 2018) The World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) initiative Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) received a boost last week when its working group met in Madrid (24-25 October). After successful pilot studies to produce credible and comparable data, the initiative is on track […]
Karioga Keseke is still CEO of Tourism Authority in #Zimbabwe
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Chef Fatima to lead Top Abuja Chefs to Abuja Jabamah Chef Fatima Nasiru will be leading Abuja’s Top Chefs as they showcase ‘A Taste of the North’, a presentation of Nigerian Food Culture at the 6th Abuja Jabamah, the Nigerian Travel Expo. …more details Chef Fatima Nasiru […]
#KaribuKiliFAir announces 2019 dates and opens bookings
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 (after Ramadan) at Friedkin Recreation Center, Arusha – formerly known as TGT grounds. The new venue gives us enough space to grow the fair by 60% to […]
TopHotelNews says global hospitality giants continue their march into #Africa
Global Hospitality Companies Continue to expand in Africa As visitors from within and outside of Africa increase their frequency of travel within the continent, major hotel brands are increasingly taking notice of a rapidly expanding market. READ MORE
#WTMLondon to hold inaugural International Travel & Tourism Awards
WTM is getting in touch again because we don’t want you to miss out on the travel industry’s celebration of the year — the International Travel & Tourism Awards, on Tuesday 6 November at Tobacco Dock, London. There’s still time to join an absolute A-list of guests, including BBC, Telegraph Media Group, Expo2020 and International […]
#Atta to hold members event during #WTMLondon
Atta WTM Networking Event Monday 5th Nov
#WWF celebrates a decade of internships
TEN YEARS OF SUCCESS WITH INTERNSHIPS MARK A MILESTONE FOR WORLD WIDE FUND (Posted 30th October 2018) South Africa’s move towards a green economy will need creative and innovative leaders to tackle the complex social and ecological issues and risks facing us today. Yet, graduate unemployment in South Africa grows at an unprecedented rate each […]
Emirates launches new biometric path for passengers
#EMIRATES INTRODUCES NEW TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE PASSENGER EXPERIENCE (Posted 30th October 2018) Emirates is gearing up to launch the world’s first “biometric path” which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline’s hub in Dubai International airport. Utilising the latest biometric technology – a mix of facial and iris […]
#UNWTO looks at the Future of Tourism
UNWTO AND #PATA LOOK AT THE FUTURE OF TOURISM (Posted 30th October 2018) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the People’s Government of Guilin, China held the 12th UNWTO/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook on 25-27 October 2018. This year’s edition – ‘The Future of Tourism: Road to […]
#Zanzibar #Serena earns another award
ZANZIBAR SERENA HOTEL EMERGES RUNNER UP FOR “BEST DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT CHAMPION” AWARD (Posted 30th October 2018) Zanzibar Serena Hotel was the only hotel to be recognised as Runner-up for the “Best Destination Development Champion’’ category at the inaugural Zanzibar Tourism Awards announced during a Gala Dinner held in Zanzibar. “Best Destination Development Champion” Award recognizes […]
#Fancourt golf courses close down for play due to fires surrounding the town of #George
SOME OF #SOUTHAFRICA’S TOP GOLF COURSES HALT PLAY DUE TO FIRES IN THE GEORGE AREA (Posted 30th October 2018) In response to the severity of the fires surrounding the town of George and parts of the Garden Route and the decision by George Municipality advising residents to evacuate Blanco Golden Valley, Step-Aside and Fernridge for […]
#MaraNorth airstrip unserviceable
AIRKENYA SUSPENDS SERVICE TO MARA NORTH AIRSTRIP (Posted 30th October 2018) AIRKENYA has announced that, alongside other safari airlines, is suspending service into the MARA NORTH Airstrip, Masai Mara with immediate effect until further notice due to the current state of the airstrip. Passengers holding bookings to MARA NORTH are requested to amend drop/pick up […]
#AirSeychelles and #SeychellesTourism jointly market the destination
AIR SEYCHELLES AND SEYCHELLES TOURISM BOARD HOST JOINT MEDIA CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA (Posted 30th October 2018) To further boost the visibility of Air Seychelles and destination Seychelles in South Africa, Air Seychelles together with the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) yesterday chaired a media conference at the Saxon Hotel in Sandton to provide up-to-date information […]
#EthiopianAirlines announces date for the launch of #Moscow flights
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES TO CONNECT #ADDISABABA WITH #MOSCOW (Posted 29th October 2018) On the 01st of December will Ethiopian Airlines launch flights to Moscow, the capital of the Russian Federation, initially serving the route three times a week. Flights will leave Addis Ababa every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and return to Ethiopia on Tuesday, Thursday and […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 43 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 29th October 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. International Creole Day – 28th October. b. Didier Robert, Regional President of Reunion opens an economic office of Reunion in Seychelles. c. Seychelles will prioritise local tourism […]
Two more gorilla families habituated in #Uganda
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. Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Sirika Says National Carrier Project Take Off Date to Be Announced Soon We Should Stop Saying ‘People of […]
#AirSeychelles celebrates 40th anniversary and recognizes long serving staff
AIR SEYCHELLES LONG – SERVING STAFF RECOGNIZED AT SPECIAL AWARDS CEREMONY (Posted 29th October 2018) Air Seychelles, the national airline of Seychelles, yesterday presented 66 staff with long-service awards in recognition of their outstanding dedication to the airline. The special awards ceremony took place in the Air Seychelles VIP Lounge located at the Seychelles International […]
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
#BrusselsAirlines pilots help overcome #Aviophobia
BRUSSELS AIRLINES HELPS RELUCTANT PASSENGERS OVERCOME THEIR ANXIETY OF FLYING (Posted 29th October 2018) At the start of the autumn holidays, many guests choose to fly to their destination. Still, a significant number of people suffer from fear of flying to some degree. Fortunately, fear of flying is one of the most treatable phobias. Brussels […]
#UNWTO opens registrations for Congress on Civilisations and Historic Routes
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#CoastalAviation News Updates
Dear ATC Readers, A lot has been going on in our business since the last time we wrote to you! Thank you to those that attended our recent Trade webinar; should you have any comments or feedback for us, please do drop us a line at customer Behind the scenes at Coastal, there has been […]
#Tanzania’s #ChumbeIsland wins global conservation award
CHUMBE ISLAND CORAL REEF SANCTUARY GIVEN GLOBAL RECOGNITION (Posted 29th October 2018) Today at the 2018 Our Ocean Conference, where representatives from nations around the world and hundreds of marine conservationists are gathered, Marine Conservation Institute announced that Chumbe Island Coral Reef Sanctuary earned a Gold Global Ocean Refuge Award. Joining a prestigious group of […]
#Ethiopia to launch Visa on Arrival for Africans on 09th November
ETHIOPIA JOINS #RWANDA BY GRANTING VISA ON ARRIVAL TO AFRICAN UNION MEMBER STATE CITIZENS (Posted 29th October 2018) Ethiopia, on a new political path since the new Prime Minister took office, has clearly recognized that bringing visitors to the country, and not just having Ethiopian Airlines fly them through Addis Ababa, will bring a wide […]
#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 25th October 2018) 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 ideas […]
