Two Antonov aircraft collide at Khartoum’s international airport
AIRCRAFT COLLISION CLOSES KHARTOUM RUNWAY (Posted 03rd October 2018) Two Sudan Air Force Antonov AN26 and AN32 aircraft collided on the Khartoum airport runway earlier today, effectively grounding air traffic in and out of Sudan’s capital city. One of the two aircraft, the AN26, first entered service in 1980 under MSN 10404 while for the […]
Five star #Sankara to take a #MarriottHotels franchise
SANKARA OWNERS TAKE ON MARRIOTT FRANCHISE (Posted 03rd October 2018) While a formal announcement of the Sankara owners is still awaited has Alex Kyriakidis, Marriott’s Vice President for Africa and the Middle East earlier today let it slip that a franchise agreement has been signed between the global hotel giant and Westlands Hotels, the owning […]
Opportunities in Africa for Hotels
The 4th Annual Design Mission Africa Summit is set to be held in December in South Africa The 4th Annual Design Mission Africa Summit is an upcoming African business summit between high-level decision makers of buyers and suppliers of the Sub-Saharan Africa’s real estate business. Decision makers from buying and supplier companies are brought together […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News Updates
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily aviation news, courtesy of #CAPA, by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Hilton launched ‘Big Five’ during #AHIF in #Nairobi
IT IS A ‘BIG FIVE‘ FOR HILTON (Posted 03rd October 2018) Hilton today, at the sidelines of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, announced an initial investment of USD$1 million to drive sustainable travel and tourism in Africa. To do so, the company will focus on five key areas – Hilton’s Big Five: Youth Opportunity: investing […]
#Uganda’s #Semliki National Park records new antelope species
HIGHLY ENDANGERED WESTERN BONGO CAPTURED ON CAMERA TRAP IN SEMLIKI (Posted 03rd October 2018) (Image by Wikipedia) Uganda’s wildlife based tourism industry has a reason to celebrate as for the first time a Western Bongo, aka Lowland Bongo, was spotted in the Semliki National Park, a transboundary conservation area with Congo on the other side […]
#Mauritius based aircraft leasing company Veling has a story to tell
AFRICAN AIRCRAFT LEASING COMPANY MAKES WAVES (Posted 03rd October 2018) The VELING GROUP was founded in 2002 with a mission to offer solutions to their aviation partners by engaging and retaining the best talent to build long term mutually beneficial relationships. The Veling Group today focuses on leasing, sales and remarketing of commercial airliners and […]
#TTG Travel Awards hand #QatarAirways another trophy
‘BEST INFLIGHT SERVICE‘ AND ‘BEST MIDDLE EASTERN AIRLINE‘ FOR THE 9TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR (Posted 03rd September 2018) Qatar Airways continues its award-winning year by clinching the ‘Best Inflight Service’ Award at the 29th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2018. The airline was also named the ‘Best Middle Eastern/African Airline’ for the ninth consecutive year at the […]
Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi due for official opening this week
HILTON GARDEN INN PREPARES FOR THE OFFICIAL OPENING (Posted 02nd October 2018) The Hilton Garden Inn at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport will see its official launch this week, when Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife will perform the function. The hotel, in operation since earlier this year, has rapidly gained in popularity, with both […]
#GoPlaces #Kenya reports on #AHIF’s first day
2nd to 4th October 2018 Dear ATC Readers, Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2018 DAY 1 Sharing Moments Africa Hotel Investment Forum(AHIF) 2018 DAY 1 – Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi The Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) 2018 commenced today 2nd October 2018 At Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill. Discussions happening at Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi […]
#WTMAfrica2019 preparations gain momentum
Why Visit? Who Will You Meet Host City Contact us Register your interest for WTM Africa 2019 Be part of Africa’s must-attend event for the travel industry, whether it be to discover the latest trends, seek out new products, expand your network or find the opportunities that will drive your personal and commercial success. To […]
New trends at #WTMLondon2018
At this year’s WTM London, you’ll see a big new addition. All over the show, we’ve added Inspiration Zones based around particular regions. These are places to browse, explore and discover niche products and upcoming trends. They’re where you’ll find real inspiration. We’ve also added to our conference programme: you’ll find the 2018 programme has […]
Passengers want more says #IATA
HUMAN TOUCH SEEN AS HUGELY IMPORTANT AS PASSENGERS DEMAND MORE FROM NEW TECHNOLOGIES (Posted 02nd October 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2018 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which showed that passengers are looking to new technology to give them more control, information and improve efficiency when they travel. Based […]
Ol Kiombo Airstrip unserviceable
#SAFARILINK SUSPENDS OL KIAMBO LANDINGS (Posted 02nd October 2018) Information has been received this afternoon that Safarilink has, for now, suspended flights into the Ol Kiombo airstrip in the Masai Mara due to local conditions. The airline has requested that clients booked into and out of this strip in coming days contact Safarilink to ensure […]
#NTW2019 Media Briefing in #Lagos
Avantgarde Tours Limited, the organizers of Nigeria Travel Week, in conjunction with the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) and the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) hereby issue an invitation to attend a joint press briefing in Lagos that will take place on Friday, 5th October 2018 […]
Air transport, according to #IATA, supports over 65.5 million jobs
AIR TRANSPORT PLAYS A MAJOR ECONOMIC ROLE FOR JOBS (Posted 02nd October 2018) The global air transport sector supports 65.5 million jobs and $2.7 trillion in global economic activity, according to new research released today by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG). The report, Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders, explores the fundamental role civil aviation plays […]
#UNWTO Awards – Call for Applications / Nominations
Laikipia Wildlife Forum News Updates
In our edition this month…. The "game changer" in Mukogodo More Ccrop for a Ddrop of Water! Big Step in Wildlife Monitoring for IlMAMUSI Rangers Smart Water For Agriculture Fund One Dog At A Time! Farming in Pastoralist Communities: "This is a game changer!" Grace Korosian is a resident of Arjiju, a village located at […]
MasterCard index unveils #Lagos as the most Visited City in Sub Sahara Africa
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 […]
#Hilton set for major expansion in #Africa
HILTON PLANS TO DOUBLE ITS INVENTORY IN AFRICA (Posted 02nd October 2018) As Hilton continues to grow its presence in Africa by introducing new brands and entering new countries, Hilton today announced it is on track to more than double in size in the next five years with the opening of Legend Hotel Lagos Airport, […]
Air Cargo movements join passenger upswing in August
#IATA DATA SHOW AIR CARGO UPSWING IN AUGUST EXCEPT FOR #AFRICA (Posted 02nd October 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.3% in August 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This pace of growth was […]
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
#Atta due for restructuring to meet new legal requirements in the #UK
MAJOR LEGAL CHANGES IN THE OFFING FOR ATTA AS UK LEGAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET (Posted 02nd October 2018) Atta, today Africa’s leading international tourism trade association, was formed in 1994 as a trade association to promote tourism to Africa. In 2000, new Articles were drawn up and the association became a “Company Limited by […]
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Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa hosts Johnnie Walker Open
THE JOHNNIE WALKER OPEN – FIRST TOURNAMENT AT THE NEWLY COMPLETED 18-HOLE CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE (Posted 02nd October 2018) The past few decades has seen golf tourism gain popularity in Africa. South Africa has created the very successful Sunshine Tour and now hosts two events on the European tour. The Morocco Golf Open is the […]
#GorillaHighlands – News Update Issue 2
Isabelle Masozera explains Rwanda’s gorilla naming ceremony to those who have never been (1 minute); part of our recent 7 Practical Things article Don’t Miss Gorilla Highlands Bootcamp The second edition of our newsletter begins with an invitation to the annual Bootcamp, taking place 17-21 November 2018. As long as you have interest in the […]
#Marriott eyes major expansion in #Africa
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL REVEALS ROBUST EXPANSION PLANS ACROSS AFRICA (Posted 02nd October 2018) Ahead of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, did Marriott International announce rapid expansion plans across Africa. Strong demand for select-service brands and conversion opportunities are driving the momentum of growth for the company, amplified by five new hotel signings. The […]
#IATA reports record load factors for August 2018
STRONG TRAVEL DEMAND IN AUGUST LEADS TO RECORD LOAD FACTORS (Posted 02nd October 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August 2018 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 6.4% compared to the year-ago period. This was slightly above the 6.1% annual increase for […]
#QatarAirways ups #Airbus #A350 order
FIVE STAR AIRLINE SWITCHES AN INITIAL 5 AIRCRAFT FROM THE A350-900 TO THE A350-1000 (Posted 02nd October 2018) Qatar Airways has announced that it has upgraded five of its current order of A350-900s to the higher-capacity A350-1000. The airline has already taken delivery of 30 A350 aircraft (27 A350-900 and three A350-1000) from the total […]
