#Mombasa’s north coast – a story of both sad decline and hope for better days ahead
THE #KENYA COAST – A STORY OF ROT AND RENEWAL (Part 4 of four) (Posted 30th September 2018) While in Europe did opportunity finally arise to complete the promised 4th part of the review of my visit to the Kenya coast in July and August. Much has been written about it before, relevant links shown […]
#Uganda’s new #Nile bridge ready for grand opening in October
OCTOBER OPENING FOR NEW BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER NILE IN #JINJA (Posted 29th September 2018) (Picture courtesy of UNRA) The stage has now been set for the official launch of the new bridge over the River Nile in Jinja in October, on or soon after the country commemorates Independence Day on the 09th of next […]
Final hurdle taken for #KenyaAirways to launch New York flights
‘LAST POINT OF DEPARTURE‘ PERMIT GRANTED BY US AUTHORITIES FOR #KENYA’S MAIN AIRPORT (Posted 29th September 2018) With the last regulatory hurdle now out of the way, following the approval of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as a ‘Last Point of Departure‘ or in short ‘LPD‘ can the planned flights from Nairobi to New York […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.- AFRICA RELATIONS Kagame tells U.N. delegates Africa’s global position must change AfricaNews Rwanda’s president Paul Kagame told delegates at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Africa’s global position must change in response to recent positive developments on the continent…Read more>> INFRASTRUCTURE President Weah Pitches Next 5-Yr Agenda at 1st UNGA Address FrontPage Africa […]
#UNWTO takes lead towards Digital Transformation
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION AT THE CORE OF #WTD2918 (Posted 28th September 2018) World Tourism Day 2018 was observed in Budapest, Hungary yesterday (27 September 2018) with the official celebration focusing on the digital transformation in tourism, a World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) priority. The event examined how investment in new technology provides the sector with […]
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
#TAAG to launch #Luanda to #Lagos flights
NEW FLIGHT LINK BETWEEN #ANGOLA AND #NIGERIA EASES CONNECTIVITY CHALLENGES (Posted 28th September 2018) TAAG has announced the launch of thrice a week flights between the Angolan capital Luanda and Lagos in Nigeria, due to commence in the first half of November this year. The aircraft used for the flight will be a Boeing B737 […]
#MKTE2018 ante portas
150 HOSTED BUYERS SET TO MEET WITH 185 EXHIBITORS IN #KENYA’S PREMIER TOURISM FAIR (Posted 28th September 2018) Kenya is hosting representatives of over 30 countries from across the globe participating in their premier tourism fair, the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE) which is set to run from 03rd to 05th October 2018. Already are […]
#EcoTourismKenya announces the 2018 #EcoWarriors
WORLD TOURISM DAY CELEBRATION IN #KENYA INCLUDES THE NAMING OF NEW ECO WARRIORS (Posted 28th September 2018) ATCNews.org extends happy congratulations to all winners and all those who participated in the event. Ecotourism Kenya is proud to announce the winners of the 13th Edition of the Eco Warrior Award. The theme for the 2018 […]
#BrusselsAirlines to go daily to #Banjul
BELGIAN FLAG CARRIER SET TO GO DAILY TO THE GAMBIA FROM JANUARY 2019 (Posted 28th September 2018) Brussels Airlines, the Lufthansa Group’s champion for connections from the European capital to Africa, has announced an increase in flight frequencies for Banjul. Presently does the airline offer four flights a week which will be upped to daily […]
#Fastjet announces the latest financial results
HUGE RISE IN REVENUES BUT LOSSES RISE TOO AS FASTJET PRESENTS RESULTS AS OF 30TH OF JUNE (Posted 28th September 2018) Revenues rise year on year from 21.2 million USD to 30.1 million USD Loss increases year on year from 13.2 million USD to 14.6 million USD Those were two of the key elements of […]
#Dubai, #SouthAfrica and #NCAC win best stands at #Akwaaba
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. New sphinx uncovered in Egypt Liberian President to attend world Tourism day at Providence Island Why are Africans so disinterested in […]
News from #KafuntaSafaris in #Zambia
Dear ATC Readers! It is hot in Luangwa! Summer is definitely upon us, despite a very strange episode of rain earlier in the month as you can see on this photo taken right from the lodge by Wilson. As always at this time of year, the bush is extremely dry, except for the lagoon […]
Great Business Class Fares with #BrusselsAirlines to Europe and New York
YOUR COMFORT. OUR PRIORITY. Enjoy smooth connections between Africa and the world at irresistible fares! Book by 18/10/2018 SEE ALL DESTINATIONS TORONTO From USD 3405 Return* BOOK NOW LONDON From USD 1293 Return* BOOK NOW GENEVAFrom USD 2257 Return* BOOK NOW COPENHAGENFrom USD 2254 Return* BOOK NOW NEW YORKFrom USD 2583 Return* BOOK NOW CONTACT […]
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 27th September 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 their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
Book your ‘Karibu Kilifair’ space early
STAND BOOKING FOR 2019 NOW OPEN! 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 40% to now 25,000 […]
#UN grants #Seychelles nearly 15.000 square kilometres of added ocean space
SEYCHELLES SECURES CONTINENTAL SHELF EXPANSION (Posted 27th September 2018) The 47th Session of the UN Commission on Limits of Continental Shelves has reportedly granted the Seychelles an extension of their continental shelf area of nearly 15.000 square kilometres. 14.840 sq km’s is the exact size of it which will give the Seychelles additional exploration rights […]
#Hyatt sets entry date for #Kenya
HYATT PLACE AND HYATT HOUSE DUE TO OPEN IN #NAIROBI IN 2020 (Posted 27th September 2018) Ahead of the upcoming Africa Hotel Investment Forum, in short #AHIF, which will take place in Nairobi this year again from the 02nd to the 04th of October, has Hyatt announced plans to open two properties in the Kenyan […]
#WTD2018 is dawning and #Budapest #Hungary is the lead celebration city
#UNWTO CELEBRATES WORLD TOURISM DAY IN BUDAPEST TODAY (Posted 27th September 2018) The importance of digital technologies in tourism, providing opportunities for innovation and preparing the sector for the future of work, is at the centre of World Tourism Day 2018, to be celebrated in Budapest, Hungary (27th of September 2018). World Tourism Day, celebrated […]
#Kenya prepares to commemorate the end of World War I
Notification of the 2018 Remembrance Events in Kenya. In November Kenya will commemorate 100 years since the end of the First World War. This is an event that is being commemorated not only in Kenya but Worldwide. One million out of the then population of four million Kenyans were somehow involved in the First World […]
#ReunionIsland tourism works the German and Swiss market before Top Resa
REUNION TOURISM SET FOR ROADSHOW IN GERMANY (Posted 26th September 2018) Reunion Island Tourism (IRT) and its partner promoted the destination and strengthened its intense and attractive image, all aimed to increase bookings and sales for Reunion, through the following cities: Leipzig – LA PLAYA Beach Club Hamburg – Hamburg del Mar Basel (Switzerland) – […]
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
#Seychelles’ new tourism bill heading to national assembly
NEW TOURISM BILL TO INTRODUCE NEW RATING REGULATIONS IN SEYCHELLES (Posted 26th September 2018) The Seychelles’ cabinet has reportedly approved the new draft tourism bill which will in the near future be presented in the national assembly. Some of the key changes will be a new hotel rating system which, when the bill has been […]
The third #TourismTattler Magazine is now available
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#CAPA and #QatarAirways join hands
#AVIATION | AEROPOLITICAL | REGULATORY SUMMIT TO BE HELD IN #DOHA NEXT FEBRUARY (Posted 25th September 2018) Five star airline Qatar Airways and CAPA have come together to prepare for an inaugural aviation conference event next February. Between the 05th and 06th of February 2019 are industry leaders expected to descend on Qatar’s capital Doha […]
Don’t miss the inaugural International Travel and Tourism Awards at #WTMLondon
Everyone’s talking about the International Travel & Tourism Awards — and tickets to the evening ceremony on Tuesday 6 November are going fast. Book yours now to join Big Bus Tours, CNN International, Telegraph Media Group, UNWTO and World Tourism Cities Federation for the travel party of the year. Along with other well-known travel brands […]
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
#AirSeychelles promotes four Seychellois to Captain
FOUR SEYCHELLOIS PILOTS MAKE #CAPTAIN ON THE #AIRBUS #A320 (Posted 25th September 2018) Air Seychelles, the national airline of Seychelles, has announced the promotion of four Seychellois pilots to the rank of Captain on its international fleet. Captains Ronny Morel, Anthony d’Offay, Archille Young and Randy Francoise were presented with their commander’s bars earlier today […]
#EthiopianAirlines gets ‘Best African Airline’ award at Arabian Travel Awards
ANOTHER FEATHER IN THE HAT AS #ETHIOPIAN NAMED ‘BEST AFRICAN AIRLINE‘ AT ARABIAN TRAVEL AWARDS CEREMONY IN #DUBAI (Posted 25th September 2018) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa has announced that it has been crowned “Best African Airline” at the Arabian Travel Awards 2018, the second edition of Arabian Travel Awards, held on […]
