#Marriott reveals new member benefits
MEMBERS ONLY BENEFITS UNVEILED BY MARRIOTT (Posted 14th September 2018) Stepping up its experiences game, Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) continues to create memories that connect with members through their passions be it culinary, culture, music or lifestyle. The company has added countless redemption opportunities for its loyalty members giving them the opportunity to bid their points […]
#Marriott banks of #Sheraton success
Marriott Looks Forward to Sheraton Success [Download Chain Report] Since Marriott acquired Sheraton in 2016, one of the biggest stories in the hospitality industry has been how Marriott plans to revive this ailing and aging brand. We take a look at how Sheraton’s success could mean big money for Marriott. READ MORE
#MountKenyaTrust set for 60+ climb in January 2019
We are pleased to launch the Mount Kenya 60+ climb! Organised by Anne Tissier, the MKT Festival Coordinator, in her 60th year. ‘If not now then when …’ Anne with a group of seven others will scale the lakes, forest, moorlands and peak – all in support of Mount Kenya Trust’s work. 16 to 22 […]
#Porini / #Gamewatcher news updates from #Kenya
Dear ATC Readers, We are continuing to enjoy high season here in Kenya, where the conservancies and parks are brimming with wildlife. Guests at our Porini Safari Camps in particular have had some wonderful game-viewing in the past few weeks. Our safari guides are always keen to show visitors the varied wildlife, and they also […]
The latest ‘Livingstone Bi-Weekly’ is now available for ATCNews readers
NEWS FROM #ZAMBIA #ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND, BY GILL STADEN (Posted 14th September 2018) Inside this edition you will find news galore about Zambia, Zimbabwe and more about by simply clicking on the following link: https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/tlbw12sept18.pdf Bars closed in Livingstone Old Photos of Livingstone Clean Up Day Art Competition at Chipembele Celebrities join in the #KeepLuangwaFlowing […]
#AuricAir adds flights to #MafiaIsland for whale watching season
DAILY FLIGHTS added to MAFIA Island for the Whale Shark Season 2018/2019 01st of October 2018 to 31st of March 2019 This year don’t miss the chance of watching these beautiful giants. Swimming with the biggest fish in the sea is an awesome experience that is easily accessible from Mafia Island, Tanzania. Here, the season […]
Win a trip to #Uganda with ‘Travel Africa’
Don’t forget to enter this competition for a chance to win a 7-day Primates & Wildlife tour of Uganda! This great competition has been put together by the team at Wildfoot Travel, one of the UK’s leading African travel specialists. To be in with the chance of winning, all you have to do is enter […]
#WineTourism – applauded by #UNWTO
UNWTO SAYS WINE TOURISM SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT (Posted 14th September 2018) UNWTO called for wine tourism to be made part of national tourism and rural development policies at the 3rd UNWTO Wine Tourism Conference in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova (6-7 September 2018). The two days of discussions engaged experts from 30 countries and addressed […]
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
‘Official Kenya’ finally embraces the coastal whale and dolphin migration
WHALE MIGRATION OFF THE KENYA COAST MAKES IT INTO THE KTB TOP TO DO LIST (Posted 14th September 2018) Resort and tourism operators in Watamu have expressed their delight that the work done vis a vis whale and dolphin watching over the past seven years has finally been recognized by both tourism board and the […]
Tour of #Karamoja set to explore the slopes of Mt. Moroto
02ND TOUR OF KARAMOJA SCHEDULED FOR #UGANDA’S INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND (Posted 14th September 2018) The Tour of Karamoja team and their partners invite you to the 2nd edition of the annual Mountain Bike Event taking place on the slopes of Mountain Moroto during Uganda’s Independence Weekend (6-9 October 2018). SIGN UP! U Get all the relevant […]
Meet #CoastalAviation at #MKTE2018
In case you are attending the Magical Kenya Travel Expo this year in Nairobi, meet the Coastal Aviation team of Gian Paolo Casati and Sichele Msamati. Would you like to come hear more about Coastal Aviation, whilst in Nairobi? Our Sales Manager Gian-Paolo Casati and our Customer Relations Executive from Dar es Salaam Sichile Msamati […]
#AirSeychelles elevates Remco Althuis from Acting CEO to full appointment
REMCO ALTHUIS TAKES PERMANENT CEO POSITION AT AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 14th September 2018) Air Seychelles earlier today confirmed the appointment of Remco Althuis as its new Chief Executive Officer. Board members of both shareholders, the Government of Seychelles and Etihad Airways have approved the appointment. Jean Weeling – Lee, Chairman of Air Seychelles Board said: […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 36 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 14th September 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Beaches & Swimming Pools for the tourism industry. b. Minister Anil Gayan, Tourism Minister of Mauritius on working visit to Seychelles. c. Tourism needs respect and understanding. […]
Air Peace expands fleet with #Boeing #B737MAX deal
#AIRPEACE GOES INTO EXPANSION MODE AHEAD OF NATIONAL CARRIER LAUNCH (Posted 14th September 2018) Air Peace has earlier in the week signed a deal with Boeing for the purchase of 10 Boeing B737Max8s. The move is seen against the background of attempts to launch a Nigerian national airline which, following a grand announcement at the […]
#IATA – Women in Leadership
FIVE AVIATION / AEROSPACE STAKEHOLDERS LAUNCH GLOBAL STUDY ON WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP (Posted 13th September 2018) Five stakeholder organizations in the aviation and aerospace industry will launch a global study – "Soaring Through the Glass Ceiling" – to identify and promote means by which the aviation and aerospace industry can more effectively recruit and advance […]
#UNWTO News update 78
Coming Up: World Tourism Day 2018 Every year, on 27 September, World Tourism Day is celebrated. This celebration brings with it a chance to emphasize tourism’s actual and potential contribution to sustainable development. Innovation and digital transformation is this year’s focus, with the official World Tourism Day celebration in Budapest, Hungary to explore the many […]
#Zambia News Updates by Gill Staden
A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA – TOURISM NEWS UPDATES (Posted 13th September 2018) More current news from Zambia by Gill Staden, available for ATCNews readers by clicking on the link below: https://awindowonzambia.com/august-2018/
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines Introduces Lido/Flight 4D Into Its System Ethiopian Airlines Ethiopian Airlines Group and Lufthansa Systems announced the introduction of Lufthansa’s Lido/Flight 4D solution in Ethiopian’s flight planning system…Read more>> INFRASTRUCTURE South Africa: City of Cape Town Relaxes Water Restrictions, Tariffs to Level 5 allAfrica The City of Cape Town […]
#UNWTO’s first start up competition will be held in collaboration with #Globalia
UNWTO TAKES LEAD TO PROMOTE START UP’S (Posted 13th September 2018) A Global Success: 1st UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition in Collaboration with Globalia • More than 3000 projects from 132 countries were presented • It constitutes an initial mapping of entrepreneurial and pioneering talent on disruptive innovation for sustainable tourism businesses • The 20 semi-finalists […]
#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 13th 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 […]
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’s latest edition is now available on ATCNews
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 12 September 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: First Captive-born Cheetah Released at Kuzuko Lodge Continue Reading Tips for Safe Solo Female Travel Continue Reading Marriott Unveils Loyalty Experiences Continue Reading WTTC Calls For Action Continue Reading #CelebrateThailand This #TourismMonth Continue Reading Coworking Days To Swap London For Cape Town Continue […]
#Qatar Airways announces flights to Mombasa
KENYAN AVIATION AUTHORITIES YIELD TO TOURISM INDUSTRY PRESSURE (Posted 10th September 2018) In a long overdue development has Kenya apparently granted traffic rights to Qatar Airways. The airline had twice before attempted to launch flights to the Kenyan port city but found themselves at the receiving end of objections at the last minute, prompting them […]
Another deadly #aircrash in #SouthSudan
LET 410 CRASH FROM #JUBA TO #YIROL CLAIMS 18 LIVES IN SOUTH SUDAN (Posted 09th September 2018) (Picture by Radio Miraya correspondent) A flight from Juba to the town of Yirol ended in disaster when the aircraft crashed into Lake Yirol, killing at least 18 of a reported 21 on board. Among those who perished […]
#EthiopianAirlines upgrades flight planning systems
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES INSTALS STATE OF THE ART FLIGHT PLANNING SYSTEM (Posted 08th September 2018) Ethiopian Airlines Group and Lufthansa Systems announced the introduction of Lufthansa’s Lido/Flight 4D solution in Ethiopian’s flight planning system. This new generation of the proven flight planning solution from Lufthansa Systems offers extensive automation and optimization functions for flight planning and […]
#KenyaAirways announces added flights to #Seychelles, #Mauritius and #CapeTown
SEYCHELLES AND MAURITIUS TO BE SERVED FIVE TIMES A WEEK OUT OF NAIROBI (Posted 07th September 2018) (One of Seychelles’ award winning beaches) Kenya Airways earlier today confirmed that they will add a further two nonstop flights between Nairobi and Cape Town, effective 01st of December this year. Already effective 28th of October will Mauritius […]
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 07th 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 […]
Seronera departures by air overshadowed by security checks
NEW REGULATIONS FOR SERONERA DEPARTURES NOT WELL RECEIVED BY TOURISTS (Posted 07th September 2018) UNPLANNED – UNCOORDINATED – UNNECESSARY? When in late August airlines serving the Seronera airfield reported that new security measures were sprung on them as well as on tourists, did a combined shaking of heads take place that more bureaucratic nonsense was […]
