#Ethiopian to drop #Barcelona again
ETHIOPIAN TO HALT BARCELONA JUST WEEKS AFTER LAUNCH (Posted 09th August 2018) Following the launch of Barcelona flights in conjunction with Madrid on the 01st of July has an announcement come through that Ethiopian will drop the new route already as of mid August this year, just 6 weeks after the launch. Madrid will continue […]
#SerenaHotels #Tanzania connectivity fully restored
EMAIL DELAYS TO SERENA TANZANIA RESOLVED 09/08/2018 We are glad to inform our business suppliers and customers that the technical hitch that caused delays in delivery of emails to Serena Tanzania has now been resolved and normalcy in email flow restored. Click here to download the Official Trade Release Thank you. Serena Hotels Management.
#IATA confirms stronger passenger demand as African traffic up by nearly 11 percent
PASSENGER DEMAND RISES AGAIN IN JUNE ACCORDING TO IATA (Posted 09th August 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 7.8% compared to June 2017. This was up from 6.0% year-over-year growth recorded in both May […]
#BrusselsAirlines uplifts more than a million passengers in July
NEW PASSENGER RECORD FOR BRUSSELS AIRLINES (Posted 09th August 2018) In July Brussels Airlines welcomed 144,012 more passengers compared to the same period last year, representing a growth of 16.4%. The Seat Load Factor increased by 1.5 percentage points to a total of 86.8%. For the first time in its 16 year history, Brussels Airlines […]
#UNWTO to boost Asia’s tourism sector
Vynn Capital, a South-East Asia-based early-stage venture capital firm, and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today jointly announced a strategic partnership to promote South-East Asia’s tourism sector by facilitating entrepreneurship and innovation. Through this strategic partnership, Vynn Capital and UNWTO will collaborate to create a framework and policies to support technology startups that are addressing […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#Zambia Tourism News Updates
A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA – THE LATEST EDITION (Posted 09th August 2018) The latest news update from Zambia has now included an add on for Tracks 4 Africa. This organisation has a forum for self-drive travellers, usually from South Africa, to drive to other countries on holiday. Gill Staden, who produces the monthly updates, has […]
#TourismTattler’s latest edition is now available
Weekly Travel News Update Editor’s Top Picks: The Value of Social Influencer Campaigns continue reading Fair Trade Launches Waste Workshops continue reading UnionPay Seeks Cape Town Product continue reading Garden Court Kitwe Opens In Zambia continue reading Tourism Growth for Port Elizabeth continue reading Durbanville Hills Launches Collectors Reserve continue reading ATLF 2018 Offers Experiential Learning […]
#IATA says #AirCargo demand slowing down
AIR CARGO VOLUMES CONTINUE TO SLOW DOWN IN JUNE (Posted 09th August 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.7% in June 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This continues the slowdown in air cargo […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Construction works of Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project to commence this August Construction Review Online The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured that work on the Apapa corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan Rail project will commence this August…Read more>> TOURISM Isles Unveils Team for Tourism Festival allAfrica For four days, from this coming October 17, the first […]
#ReunionIsland adds webcams to bring island images to the world
REUNION ADDS ‘ONLINE PANORAMIC VIEWS‘ (Posted 08th August 2018) Webcam and weather station, two new features developed to provide real-time information from key tourist sites in Reunion. Two new webcams and a new weather station, these tools can give real time information on tourist places of the island of Reunion. Two new High Definition panoramic […]
#WTMLondon is calling …
Hello ATC Readers, Now’s the time to book your tickets for the first ever International Travel & Tourism Awards which will be held during #WTM2018. It’s one night for the whole industry to meet up, network and enjoy an evening of dazzling entertainment. We’ve just announced who’s on the shortlist, but on Tuesday 6 November […]
#Eritrean commences #Asmara to #Addis flights
ERITREAN AIRLINES LAUNCHES ADDIS FLIGHTS (Posted 08th August 2018) The launch of initially three times a week flights by Eritrean from Asmara to Addis Ababa brings the overall number of frequencies now to 17, where only a month ago no scheduled services at all were available until the new Ethiopian Prime Minister made good of […]
#ATR72 introduction by #Fastjet to #Tanzania set to heat up competition
FASTJET’S INTRODUCTION OF ATR72 AIRCRAFT IN TANZANIA THOUGHT TO BE IMMINENT (Posted 08th August 2018) The shenanigans of the Tanzanian aviation regulators seem to have played out in full now as indications are that Fastjet’s three ATR72 aircraft will be deployed to the country over the coming weeks and then start operating services across the […]
Qatar Airways – Incredible places. Great fares. Save up to 30%*
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#MusselsNight is back at Le Chateau – Brasserie Belge
It’s Mussels season – again … This Thursday at 7pm join us as we celebrate the start of the 2018 mussels season. We will be serving mussels with Belgian fries, accompanied by a complimentary glass of wine and acoustic music. To book a table Call: +256 791 572 701
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
MY APOLOGIES FOR THE LINES WHICH OF LATE APPEAR WHEN REPOSTING THE BLUE SWAN AVIATION NEWS … SUGGESTIONSARE WELCOME HOW TO KEEP THIS ANNOYING FEATURE OUT … INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Millennials and Gen Z continue to splurge on experiences rather than upgrades There never seems to be a shortage of research into travel habits of millennials […]
#AirZimbabwe Board of Directors dissolved and administrators called in
QUO VADIS AIR ZIMBABWE (Posted 08th August 2018) Hot on the heels of the now concluded General Election in Zimbabwe, which saw President Emmerson Mnangagwa returned to office, are news emerging from Harare that the board of the national airline has been dissolved and Grant Thornton been appointed as administrators of the state corporation. It […]
#Edelweiss to launch #Seychelles flights from late September
SEPTEMBER 23RD SET FOR LAUNCH OF EDELWEISS FLIGHTS TO SEYCHELLES (Posted 08th August 2018) Swiss holiday airline Edelweiss, part of the Lufthansa Group, will launch a once a week flight from Zurich to Mahe beginning 23rd of September. This will be another boost for the archipelago’s tourism industry with air connectivity once again increased to […]
#SerenaHotels notice on communications challenges to their Tanzanian properties
Dear Business Partner, We wish to inform our business suppliers and customers that we are currently experiencing a technical hitch causing delays in receiving emails to Serena Tanzania (serena.co.tz). This may result in slow response to your emails by our Reservations teams in Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. The situation is being handled with […]
#Hilton’s entry into #Uganda on course for early 2019
HILTON GARDEN INN BRAND PREPARES FOR UGANDA ENTRY (Posted 08th August 2018) Hilton’s market entry into Uganda is now expected in either late Q1 or early Q2 of next year, when their Hilton Garden Inn brand will then unveil their logo on a purpose built new franchised hotel in the capital Kampala. The arrival of […]
#EcoTourism #Kenya announces long list for #EcoWarriorAwards2018
ECOTOURISM KENYA SET TO ANNOUNCE 2018 ECO WARRIOR WINNERS ON WORLD TOURISM DAY (Posted 08th August 2018) Ecotourism Kenya has just announced the long list of applicants who will be contesting for the Eco Warrior Awards in 2018. The theme for this year’s Award is – Tourism: Protecting Culture and Heritage. The Eco Warrior Award […]
Eastern African countries with borders to #Congo step up #Ebola monitoring
COUNTRIES IN EAST AFRICA STEP UP EBOLA SCREENING (Posted 07th August 2018) The latest outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the second in the space of a few months, has led to a series of additional protective measures by neighbouring countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania and South Sudan. Key to containing […]
Death of all 11 rhinos in botched relocation hands #Kenya the saddest world record
KENYA NOW HOLDS SADDEST RECORD IN GAME RELOCATION HISTORY AS 11TH RHINO ALSO DIES (Posted 07th August 2018) (The highly endangered Eastern Black rhino species of which Kenya over the past weeks lost a dozen animals, 11 from a failed relocation and one more from poaching) The disastrous relocation of 11 rhinos from Lake Nakuru […]
Posts from Europe/MEA – Blue Swan Daily for 08/06/2018
Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News 06th August 2018 industry analysis A helping hand for Hannover – rare opportunity may arise to buy into regional German airport Famous for its interest in Germany’s largest airport, Frankfurt, Fraport AG is reported to be considering divestment of its long-held stake in Hannover Airport, the….. More Blue Swan’s Brightest […]
#IATA Training Opportunities in #Africa and around the world
Courses Locations Dates Airline Leading Practices and Cost Reduction Strategies United Kingdom, London 03 – 07 Sep International Negotiation Skills China, Beijing 03 – 07 Sep Cargo Accident Investigation and Prevention China, Beijing 03 – 07 Sep Station / Ground Handling Management China, Beijing 03 – 07 Sep Airport Route Development and Commercial Management Singapore […]
#UNWTO News Updates
UNWTO: Laying out a Sustainable Future for Urban Tourism Madrid, Spain, 1 August 2018 – Urban tourism and its potential for more sustainable and inclusive cities will be the major focus of the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism (16-19 September 2018) in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Summit aims to set out a […]
#Atta to host member networking session at the Sarova Stanley Hotel on 03rd October
Atta MKTE 2018 Networking Event
AccorHotels and Katara Collaborate on $500-million Investment in African Hotel Properties
(By TopHotelNews of 06th August 2018) Katara Hospitality—which is a leading global hotel owner, developer and operator, based in Qatar—and AccorHotels—which is a world-leading travel & lifestyle group and digital innovator with a presence in 100 countries and c.4,500 hotels—have announced the creation of an investment fund. In addition to that investment fund, there will […]
#Gambia returns to #Akwaaba African Travel market with sweet offers
Another edition of #ATQ News 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 […]
