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#BrusselsAirlines offers the ‘Gift of Flight’ again
THREE GIFT CARDS OPEN UP THE BRUSSELS AIRLINES NETWORK (Posted 27th November 2018) This year again, Brussels Airlines launches its b.gift, a flight gift-card to put under the Christmas tree. The airline launches a gift-card, giving you the possibility to offer your loved ones a city break, a sunny holiday or the chance to discover […]
#Jambojet appoints new CEO
WILLEM HONDIUS TO EXIT JAMBOJET AS NEW CEO APPOINTED (Posted 27th November 2018) Willem Hondius is leaving Jambojet after five years at the helm and steering the airline through often turbulent times. Starting with an inventory of two Boeing B737-300’s leased from parent company Kenya Airways and just two initial routes from Nairobi to Kisumu […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 47 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 27th November 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Massive Whale Shark cruising next to La Digue. b. Political will is needed for the consolidation of tourism. c. Increased costs affects viability of tourism. d. Joon […]
Why #WTTC honoured South African President with the Champion of Tourism Award
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 […]
More learning opportunities from #WordCampKLA #WordPress in #Kampala
Top suggestions for you this week Check out a few highlights based on your current Meetup groups and interests. 1 Deep Dive into Firebase Platform – GDG Kampala DevFest 2018 GDG Kampala Saturday, 11:00 AM Dec 1 34 going As part of the DevFest Kampala Event on 1st December 2018, we shall host a Firebase […]
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
#TourismTattler – no more of the dreaded lines, just click on the link to read it on ‘issuu’
#Fastjet now majority owned by #Solenta
FASTJET (TANZANIA) BECOMES A FRANCHISE OPERATION AS SOLENTA OF SOUTH AFRICA ACQUIRED MAJORITY STAKE (Posted 26th November 2018) Solenta Aviation of South Africa, following the recent acquisition of additional shares, now holds a majority in Fastjet PLC of over 54 percent, while the voting stock rose even higher to over 60 percent. This puts Solenta […]
#Uganda in mourning as scores feared dead in lake boat accident
ANOTHER LAKE BOAT ACCIDENT CLAIMS MANY LIVES (Posted 25th November 2018) (File photo of stricken boat) A local excursion boat last night capsized on Lake Victoria, close to the capital Kampala, carrying at least 100 people on board though suggestions have been made on local and social media that there could have been many more […]
#Kenya’s Rhino Ark turns 30
THE RHINO ARK AND THE RHINO CHARGE CELEBRATE THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARIES (Posted 24th November 2018) Today, Saturday, 24th of November 2018, the Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust, and its funding engine, the Rhino Charge, celebrate their 30th Anniversaries. The Rhino Ark, often described as Kenya’s most important conservation project, was conceived three decades ago by […]
More #HiltonGardenInn’s coming to a place near you
#UGANDA AND ZAMBIA TO FOLLOW HGI OPENING IN #KENYA (Posted 23rd November 2018) Hilton Garden Inn has announced the opening of 13 new properties in six countries across the world in the following months, several of them in Africa. Hilton’s upscale brand plans to tap into these new destinations by offering guests their signature combination […]
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
Meet Shafiq Lutaaya – one of the #WordCampKLA presenters and a true #WordPress guru
Who is Lutaaya Shafiq Check him out via www.ronzag.com Lutaaya Shafiq is an experienced WordPress developer and PHP enthusiast who loves everything WordPress. Shafiq holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Makerere University, and he is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Information Systems at Makerere University. Shafiq has been lucky to […]
#Kampala hospitality scene due for some major shakeups as new brands come into play
MARRIOTT, HILTON, LATITUDE ALL SET TO SHAKE UP KAMPALA’S HOTEL INDUSTRY (Posted 23rd November 2018) While proven performers in Kampala’s hotel industry will try to build firewalls around their key clientele but also move to protect their backbone staff from being ‘poached‘ will fringe and non-performers in the industry probably rue the day they invested […]
#WordCampKampala #WordPress
What to expect at Wordcamp Kampala 2018 this weekend November 22, 2018 Guest Post by Rogers Mukalele The annual Wordcamp Kampala Conference is starting on Friday this week (tomorrow!). It is scheduled for Fri 23rd – Sun 25th November 2018 at Hivecolab, Kanjokya House, Kamwokya, Kampala. Kanjokya House on Plot 90, Kanjokya Street in Kamwokya […]
#Kenya CAA finalising preparations for #ICAO’s #ICAN Conference
#NAIROBI TO HOST GLOBAL #AVIATION REGULATORS FOR AIR SERVICE NEGOTIATION SUMMIT (Posted 23rd November 2018) The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority will host the 2018 air service negotiations event of ICAO, short for International Civil Aviation Organization in the capital Nairobi. The weeklong conference will take place between the 10th and 14th of December and delegates […]
#WTMLatinAmerica – Attendance key to opening up South American markets
A new look at technology and the traveller’s experience from the point of view of the aviation Adriana Cavalcanti gives an overview of technology’s impact and the growing importance of the traveller’s experience in the aviation industry. Check out The third journey: the travel industry may not be transforming, but it is certainly transitioning Jon […]
#Lamu Cultural Festival in progress
LAMU CULTURAL FESTIVAL SHOWCASES #KENYA’S HERITAGE AND CULTURE (Posted 22nd November 2018) Hotels and other accommodation facilities in Lamu are gearing up for roaring business as thousands of local and international participants flock into the iconic island for the 18th edition of Lamu Cultural Festival which begins today. Local, regional and international tourists have made […]
#NigeriaTravelWeek2018 – good and ready to go
NIGERIA TRAVEL WEEK 2018 LAUNCHES IN TOMORROW WITH EXTENDED PROGRAMME (Posted 22nd November 2018) Please find below the final schedule and confirmed speakers for the upcoming Nigeria Travel Week which unfolds tomorrow: The Travel Roundtable – Friday 23 November 2018 10:00 am to 10:30 am Arrivals and registration- External Ballroom,Federal Palace Hotel 10:30 am to […]
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#BrusselsAirlines announces Summer 2019 schedule changes
SUMMER 2019 – MORE CONNECTIONS AND DESTINATIONS VIA #BRUSSELS (Posted 22nd November 2018) Brussels Airlines earlier today announced and increase in its flight frequencies to several African destinations such as Accra, Freetown, Lomé and Monrovia to offer more flexibility and even better connecting options. Furthermore, the airline will add flights to European leisure destinations in […]
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
#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 22nd November 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 […]
#Zimbabwe postpones #HarareCarnival
ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE HARARE CARNIVAL TO 2019 (Posted 22nd November 2018) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority would like to advise all partners, stakeholders, the media and the general populace that after wide consultations it has been decided to defer the hosting of the Harare International Carnival. The much anticipated annual national […]
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Karibu KiliFair sets dates and venue for 2019
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 […]
#AirMauritius plans to switch their #London flights to the #Airbus #A350
AIRBUS A350 TO REPLACE THE A340 ON LONDON FLIGHTS FROM DECEMBER NEXT YEAR (Posted 22nd November 2018) According to OAG has Air Mauritius filed for a change of aircraft for the 2019 winter schedule for their London Heathrow flights. The airline seems intent to operate an Airbus A350-900 on the route to London for initially […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE African Development Bank to Play Bigger Role in African Economies by Investing in Infrastructure Private Equity Africa News The Fund will focus on acquiring positions of significant influence in roads, airports, rail links, bridges, ports, logistics, power generation, utility distribution, as well as telecommunication assets…Read more>> Morocco Unveils Africa’s First Ever High Speed Train […]
Airport facilities and aviation infrastructure more important than a national airline
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 […]
