#WildlifeDirect reacts to #Feisal court ruling
COURT SETS FREE CONVICTED IVORY TRAFFICKER FEISAL ALI MOHAMED (Posted 06th August 2018) The Kenyan Criminal Justice system failed. Feisal Mohamed Ali who was convicted of trafficking in illegal elephant tusks last week walked free. In July 2016, Feisal was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment and fined of 20 million shillings for trafficking in 2,152 […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 31 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 05th August 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Recognition by African Diaspora Tourism of the USA. b. Control and Protection of Dogs Bill, 2018. c. Assumption Island Military Base project. d. Operating costs must decrease. […]
#ATLF and Business Tourism
UPCOMING AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM – SET TO OFFER EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN BUSINESS AND MICE TOURISM (Posted 03rd August 2018) Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions and events (MICE) remain key pillars in tourism development across Africa. These provide platforms for strategic deal-making and entice new investors to tourist destinations. With growing interest in Africa from developed […]
#Zimbabwe Tourism Authority dispels malicious rumours about the state of the tourism industry
ZTA CHIEF EXECUTIVE DR. KARIKOGA KASEKE PUTSTHE FACTS RIGHT ABOUT TOURISTS SAFETY IN ZIMBABWE (Posted 03rd August 2018) COMMUNIQUE ON THE STATE OF TOURISM IN ZIMBABWE Date: 3 August 2018 The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) would like to inform all valued tourists from both the domestic and international markets that, notwithstanding the post-election violence witnessed […]
#GoPlacesDMC nominated as one of #Africa’s top 100 tour operators
ATQ NEWS NAMES AFRICA’S TOP TOUR OPERATORS AHEAD OF #AKWAABA2018 Go Places Africa DMC was listed among Africa’s Top 100 Tour Operators. Organizers of the Africa Top 100 Tour Operators have announced that more winners have emerged from 17 African countries for the awards which would hold at the 14th Akwaaba African Travel Market at […]
#EthiopianAirlines launches stopover packages for Ethiopia
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AND ETHIOPIAN TOURISM JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE THE COUNTRY’S ATTRACTIONS (Posted 03rd August 2018) Ethiopian Airlines has rolled out stopover packages without any additional airfare that cater for all leisure needs with a view to promote tourism into Ethiopia. Passengers traveling through Addis Ababa and continuing their journey to one of the destinations […]
#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 03rd August 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 […]
Tour du Rwanda kicks off on Sunday
#RWANDA READY FOR THE 2018 EDITION OF ITS ANNUAL ‘TOUR DU RWANDA‘ (Posted 03rd August 2018) 17 teams from Africa, Europe and the US with 85 riders are embarking on Sunday morning on the annual Tour of Rwanda, a cycling race of growing importance. The event will kick off at the Kigali International Convention Centre […]
#Reunion’s #AirAustral opts for #Airbus #A380 to temporarily replace grounded #B787
AIRBUS A380 TO JOIN AIR AUSTRAL FLEET – FOR A WHILE (Posted 03rd August 2018) Come 24th of August will one of Air Austral’s Boeing B787’s undergo additional checks related to the aircraft’s Rolls Royce engines and be unavailable for about three months. The airline has confirmed that it will wet lease an Airbus A380 […]
More aviation training lined up in #Kigali #Rwanda
Leading provider of aviation safety promotion courses in East Africa’s capital of aviation safety Independent | Non-profit | Innovative We are launching another interesting course to address growing concerns in our industry revolving around safety vs. privacy. AVIATION MENTAL HEALTH Kigali, Rwanda / 10-12 September – US$ 300 Recent aviation accidents have highlighted the importance […]
Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News Updates
industry analysis BLOG: Live from Sydney – insights from the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit Welcome to live coverage from The Blue Swan Daily of activities in Sydney, Australia at the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel….. More 20 Quick Fire Questions for… Bert van der Stege, […]
#Breaking News as new #KWS Board appointed
BALALA APPOINTS WILDLIFE EXPERTS TO KWS BOARD (Posted 02nd August 2018) Tourism and Wildlife Secretary Najib Balala showed his critics why he remains the man to do the job in this portfolio, as only weeks after the disastrous relocation attempt of Eastern Black rhinos to Tsavo – which cost the lives of ten – he […]
#KWS woes increase after rhino relocation disaster as devastating audit report is published by #PWC
PWC AUDIT REPORT FROM APRIL LEAKED INTO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN AS BLAME GAME OVER RHINO DEATHS HEATS UP EVEN MORE (Posted 02nd August 2018) Ten of the eleven relocated rhinos, which were taken from Nakuru and Nairobi national parks to a new location in Tsavo East, have been survived by a single animal which is […]
#RwandAir – among the Top 10 most improved airlines in 2017/8
RWANDAIR’S FOCUSED EXPANSION PAYS OFF BIG TIME AS AIRLINE MAKES IT INTO THE TOP 10 OF #SKYTRAX MOST IMPROVED CARRIERS (Posted 02nd August 2018) Skytrax, the global industry leader in airline and aviation related rankings, has named RwandAir as the 10th most improved carrier in the world, recognizing the relentless march of the Rwandan national […]
#AirTanzania to launch flights to #Entebbe and #Bujumbura
AIR TANZANIA PLANS FOR FLIGHTS FROM DAR ES SALAAM TO ENTEBBE AND BUJUMBURA TO START IN LATE AUGUST (Posted 02nd August 2018) Air Tanzania will bring their new Boeing B787 Dreamliner to both Entebbe / Uganda and to Bujumbura / Burundi, when the airline launches their planned regional flights later in August. The use of […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tourism Propelling Initiatives Ongoing to ‘Lift’ Mara Region Tanzania Daily News IN a bid to facilitate smooth tourists’ movement in Mara Region and those seeking entry into the country from neighbouring Kenya for touring Serengeti National Park (SENAPA), the government here is working hard to improve key infrastructures…Read more>> Tourism Potential – Cameroon Can […]
#ReunionIslandTourism continues to support the private sector
The "Rendez-vous du créateur" is organized by the Reunion Island Tourism (IRT), in order to accompany the project leaders and owners of tourist structures in the accommodation sector (guest room , lodging, table d’hôte, unusual accommodation, camping …) wishing to create or develop their activity. The "Rendez-vous du créateur" is organized by the Reunion Island […]
#AHIF updates ahead of the #Nairobi conference in October
REPORT: Shifting Market Frontiers: Africa Rising The Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) is attended by the highest calibre international hotel investors of any conference in Africa. It is the leading hotel investment conference that connects business leaders from the international and local markets, driving investment into tourism projects, infrastructure and hotel development across Africa. As […]
#QATARAIRWAYS Special Sale is on right now
48-Hour Sale. Save up to 25%. Book now > Dear ATC Readers in Uganda, Today and tomorrow only, take advantage of exclusive online discounts of up to 25% on Economy Class tickets to Pisa, Dublin,London and more incredible destinations. Limited time offer. Book online by 23:59 Thursday.* We look forward to welcoming you on board. Qatar Airways Book now > * […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS BLOG: Live from Sydney – insights from the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit Welcome to live coverage from The Blue Swan Daily of activities in Sydney, Australia at the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel….. More While margins are being revised downwards, the current airline […]
#UNWTO – Sustainable Future for Urban Tourism
SUSTAINABILITY KEY TO THE FUTURE OF URBAN TOURISM SAYS UNWTO (Posted 01st 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 vision […]
#StrathmoreUniversity the venue for 3rd African Conference on Sustainable Tourism
3RD #ACOST SCHEDULED FOR 31ST OCTOBER TO 02ND NOVEMBER AT STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY IN #NAIROBI (Posted 01st August 2018) Strathmore University School of Tourism and Hospitality in collaboration with African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW)-Kenya welcome you once again to the 3rd ACoST bringing together academia, trade professionals, students and other industry experts for a unique […]
#Conservation seeks new ways to attract attention
SKETCHING A FUTURE FOR #ELEPHANTS (Posted 01st August 2018) Sketch for Survival was the idea of UK based conservation charity, the Real World Conservation Trust. On average one African elephant is poached for its tusks in the wild every 26 minutes. That’s more than 55 a day. The trust asked leading professional wildlife artists and […]
#Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards – who will hold the Masterclass?
#ATFL2018 ORGANIZERS ANNOUNCE MASTERCLASS DETAILS (Posted 01st August 2018) Marina Novelli(PhD), a Professor of Tourism and International Development at the University of Brighton (UK), which is an Affiliate Member of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has been chosen to lead Sustainable Tourism Product Development Masterclass on the margins of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum […]
Hotel Conference returns to #London
Last year’s TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR in London was a blast and we are very much looking forward to the next conference in London at the 25th of September. Learn more about the event through the article below. Your TOPHOTELNEWS Team TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR EVENT COMING BACK TO LONDON Autumn is just around the corner, and with it comes the […]
#Fastjet News
#TourismTattler’s latest edition is now available on ATCNews
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 01 August 2018 Editor’s Top Picks: Is SA Ready For ‘Smart’ Hotel Rooms? continue reading SA’s Tourist Arrivals Grow 2.5% in 2018 continue reading 8 Reasons to Attend #THINCAfrica18 continue reading SANParks Marks World Ranger Day continue reading Hotels a Prime Target for Cyber Threats continue reading Tourvest Promotes […]
#Africa #Top100 Tour Operators award winners emerge
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond More winners emerge for Africa Top 100 Tour Operators award Organizers of the Africa Top 100 Tour Operators have announced that more winners have emerged from 17 African countries for the awards which would hold at the 14th Akwaaba African Travel Market at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, […]
#WYSETravel releases new market study for the under 30 generation
Dear ATC Readers, We have just released the travel industry’s most comprehensive look into the under-30 travel market, New Horizons IV, and thought you would be interested to read the latest on the global state of youth and student travel. Purchase the report Key findings inside New Horizons IV include: Growing information intensity, with a […]
#Zambia #Tourism News from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear ATC Readers, Unless you were lost, deep in the African bush for the past few weeks, you would have heard that Kafunta River Lodge turned 20 on 4th July! We invited all our guests and fans to celebrate with us by means of a contest! See the list of winners further down! Of course […]
