#IATA launches 2019 edition of airport and ground handling manual
In a rapidly changing global environment, staying up-to-date and aligned to the latest industry regulations, processes and best practices, is key to safe and efficient ground and cargo handling operations. Whether your team is performing ground operations, or is processing, labeling and shipping various types of cargo, including time-, temperature- and handling-sensitive commodities, the 2019 […]
#Protea to open second property in #Ghana
200 ROOM PROTEA BY MARRIOTT TO OPEN NEAR #ACCRA’S AIRPORT (Posted 20th November 2018) Protea Hotels (ProteaHotels.com) by Marriott, part of Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com), announced the signing of Protea Hotel by Marriott Accra, Kotoka Airport, the brand’s second hotel in Ghana and the first Protea Hotel by Marriott in the capital city of Accra. […]
#Kenya to host the ‘Sustainable Blue Economy Conference’ next week in #Nairobi
CLIMATE CHANGE AND POLLUTION – FORMIDABLE ADVERSARIES (Posted 20th November 2018) World leaders are beginning to recognize the enormous pressures facing our oceans and waters, from plastic pollution to the adverse impacts of climate change. At the same time, governments are committed to develop marine-related economies in an inclusive and sustainable manner for the benefit […]
#Diani #Kenya a prime spot to see the whale shark migration
WHALE SHARKS ARRIVE EARLY THIS YEAR TO KICK OFF VIEWING SEASON IN DIANI (Posted 20th November 2018) “The sharks arrived early this season” says Volker Bassen, founder of the East African Whale Shark Trust and whale shark expert. “It started in October with a stranded juvenile whale shark that unfortunately died, followed by fishermen 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
#AirZimbabwe opens up for equity partnership / All information shown below
#AirTanzania first #Airbus #A220-300 gaining shape
PICTURES OF NEW AIRCRAFT BEGIN TO EMERGE SHOWING ADVANCED STATE OF ASSEMBLY (Posted 19th November 2018) (Picture courtesy of Fliegerfaust.com) The delivery of Air Tanzania’s first Airbus A220-300, previously known as the Bombardier CSeries 300, is now definitely coming closer to reality, after pictures emerged showing the paintwork has now been completed. The aircraft will […]
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
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 46 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 19th November 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Pascal Viroleau, the CEO Vanilla Islands on working visit in Seychelles. b. meeting African Journalists in London’s World Travel Market. c. New CIP Lounge at Seychelles International […]
#Kampala’s Mestil Hotel in expansion drive
NEW CONFERENCE CENTRE AND MORE ROOMS SET TO CATAPULT THE ‘MESTIL HOTEL‘ INTO KAMPALA’S MAJOR LEAGUE (Posted 15th November 2018) It is just a few weeks now until the first anniversary of the date when the Mestil Hotel in Nsambya / Kampala opened its doors in December last year. The hotel, including residences, offers 23 […]
WordPress Seminar in Kampala just days away
IT IS GOING TO BE ACTION PACKED EVENT The second edition of the Kampala WordPress WordCamp 3 DAYS 20 SPEAKERS (Don’t miss out) Call 0759811704
New airport lounges getting ready at #Kigali’s International Airport
NEW PREMIUM LOUNGE FOR RWANDAIR PASSENGERS AND NEW ARRIVAL LOUNGE FOR BUSINESS AND FIRST CLASS TRAVELERS (Posted 19th November 2018) (Picture courtesy of RwandAir) RwandAir’s new ‘Dream Lounge‘, with a capacity of about 100 guests, is a joint venture between the airline and NAS, short for National Aviation Services based in the Gulf. The new […]
#EthiopianAirlines pulls #Asmara #Europe flights after traffic rights denied
LACK OF APPROVALS BY EUROPE FOR 5TH FREEDOM ASMARA – EUROPE FLIGHTS PROMPT ETHIOPIAN TO PULL OUT FROM NEW ROUTES (Posted 19th November 2018) While Eritrea had reportedly granted Ethiopian Airlines fifth freedom rights to operate nonstop and direct flights from Asmara to such European destinations like Rome, Milan, London, Oslo and Stockholm does it […]
#FastjetPLC indicates purchase of 4 #Embraer #ERJ145 from #Solenta
FASTJET PLC’S EQUITY REFINANCING SUCCEEDS (Posted 17th November 2018) Fastjet PLC has confirmed that the intended equity refinancing has been successfully completed. In addition to the equity placing of nearly 900 million shares, the company also announced the following additional Equity Refinancing arrangements earlier today: a subscription by Solenta, who has agreed to subscribe for […]
African Development Bank publishes ‘Building a new Zimbabwe’ report
#ZIMBABWE – LOOKING AT A BRIGHTER FUTURE (Posted 17th November 2018) “Building a new Zimbabwe”, a flagship report launched by the African Development Bank to spark the country’s economic development It provides the current government, the donor community, and the private sector with a detailed assessment of investment opportunities in Zimbabwe The African Development Bank […]
#AuricAir publishes new schedule
Auric Air schedule update effective 15 Nov 2018 Additional frequencies between Dar es salaam and Zanzibar Fly 11 times a day with Auric Air Services Ltd between Mainland Tanzania and the Spice Island (Zanzibar) Departures from Dar es salaam: 07:00, 07:30, 07:45, 09:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:30, 16:45, 17:10 Departures from Zanzibar: 07:45, 09:35, […]
#UNWTO tells member countries to harness cultural tourism
HARNESS CULTURAL ROUTES AND EXPERIENCES TO TAP TOURISM POTENTIAL (Posted 17th November 2018) Following the first edition held two years ago, the 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes (15-16 November) concluded yesterday in Sofia, Bulgaria. In the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and the EU-China Tourism Year, the event […]
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
#WordPress to hold second workshop and seminar in #Kampala
WORDPRESS RETURNS TO KAMPALA FOR ANOTHER WORKSHOP (Posted 16th November 2018) Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural WordPress ‘WordCamp‘ in Kampala last year is the world’s most popular blogging platform returning to the Ugandan capital. Wrote the organizers to their target group in Kampala: Good afternoon team. I want to thank you all for […]
#Zimbabwe Tourism shows significant increase
CHANGE IN ZIMBABWE DRIVES TOURISM TRAFFIC (Posted 15th November 2018) The political change in Zimbabwe has promptly translated into increased interest to visit the country and rising tourist numbers over the first half of the year. In addition has the new Victoria Falls airport has proved to be a positive development for the resort town […]
More #IATA training opportunities
#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 15th November 2018) Nairobi Fiction Writing Workshop with Makena Onjerika – Winner of the 2018 Caine Prize for African Writing, by Dec. 15 2018 Thursday Nite Live ft. Rimbui, Nov. 15 2018 @ J’s – Westlands ACCESS Showcase featuring Djénéba & Fousco […]
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
#IATA Training Courses 2018
EARLY BIRD Register 3 MONTHS in advance Register 3 WEEKS in advance DEVELOPING NATIONS IATA MEMBERS and other aviation association members *Certain conditions apply, details available online
Republic of #Congo creates a new national park
NEW OGOOUE-LEKETI NATIONAL PARK CREATES TRANSBOUNDARY CONSERVATION AREA OF OVER 5.500 SQUARE KILOMETRES (Posted 15th November 2018) Stung by recent accusations from Greenpeace over greenwashing has the Republic of Congo now announced the creation of a new national park, Ogooué-Leketi National Park which covers 3,500 square kilometersand borders the Batéké Plateau National Park in neighboring […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Kigali Innovation City gets boost from Africa50 The New Times Rwanda has entered an agreement with Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure investment platform under which the latter will help develop…Read more>> Minister Thabethe urges youth to be part of tourism sector Dev Discourse Tourism Deputy Minister Elizabeth Thabethe has called on young people interested in […]
#GreenGlobeAcademy and #STTA sign partnership agreement
#KENYA’S SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL AND TOURISM AGENDA SIGNS PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH THE GREEN GLOBE ACADEMY (Posted 14th November 2018) STTA and the Green Globe Academy have earlier today announced a new partnership agreement between the two organizations. This gives access to GGA sustainability leadership programmes to youths who are part of the STTA Change Maker project […]
More connections beyond #Brussels
8 new destinations for this winterseason Brussels Airport welcomes this winter season no less than 8 new destinations. Here’s an overview of our new routes, which one’s your favourite? • Air France – Rennes – 6 flights per week • Brussels Airlines – Kiev – 3 flights per week • Brussels Airlines – Wroclaw – […]
#QualityHill businesses, always worth a visit
#Greenpeace – a decade of environmental activity in #Africa
TIME FLIES AS GREENPEACE LOOKS BACK AT A DECADE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN AFRICA (Posted 14th November 2018) Partnering with artists, volunteers and other civil society organisations, the environmental watchdog is organising an open day to spark an environmental revolution Greenpeace Africa (www.Greenpeace.org/Africa/) celebrates 10 years of environmental activism on the African continent. Partnering with […]
