#CEOForum2019 to take place in #Kigali #Rwanda
2019 AFRICA CEO FORUM SET FOR KIGALI (Posted 31st July 2018) The 2019 Africa CEO Forum will take place in Kigali from the 25th-26th of March, 2019 at the Kigali Convention Center. The Africa CEO Forum is the largest international gathering of decision-makers and financiers from the African private sector. This was announced today during […]
Keen on business from #SouthAmerica
We want to share some great news with you: visitor satisfaction increased 5% reaching 80%. All the work we do is aimed at offering our clients the best experience possible and it’s proving to be worth it. See what some of our visitors said: “Everything was excellent; the space, the stands, lots of contacts with […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News Updates
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS It’s a hot start to the summer at western Europe’s leading airports; Antalya holds the top spot in terms of capacity growth The warm weather conditions that much of western Europe has enjoyed in July has been replicated in terms of seat growth at the major airports….. More Launch of the Krispay digital […]
Celebrating 25 Years | Sudan Print | For Rangers Ultra and more…
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News Updates July 2018 News Dear ATC Readers, We celebrated World Chimpanzee Day… … And 25 years of Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary on the 14th July, 2018. We took the day to reflect on all that Sweetwaters has been able to achieve since it started in 1993. Growing from three to 39 chimpanzees […]
#AccorHotels – seeking to read the mind of their guests
(Courtesy of TopHotelNews) With more than 200 new hotels in the pipeline AccorHotels is one of the top players in the international hospitality industry. Especially in the Asia/Pacific/Africa region Accor is strongly expanding its portfolio with 92 projects and 23,600 rooms that are scheduled to open within the next couple of years. We are also […]
#SunAfricaHotels’ Nyali Beach cleans up their beach
HARRISON NJOROGE LEADS THE SUN AFRICA NYALI TEAM TO CLEAN UP THEIR BEACHES (Posted 31st July 2018) Good news from the coast came in as the staff of the Sun Africa Nyali Beach Hotel a few days ago engaged in a major beach clean up. Not only was seaweed raked up but most importantly rubbish […]
#News #Updates from the #Laikipia #Wildlife Forum
In our July Edition…. Disney Conservation Project in Arjiju Village New Leadership for the MKEWP Council Lessons from Farmers’ Day in Laikipia and Meru Counties LTA engages with County Government on tourism board formation Solar-Powered Fence Takes Shape in Arjiju Village Margaret Wambua- LWF Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Wilfred Mejooli-Makuarian Rangelands Coordinator and Senteu Ole […]
#Safarilink set for #Kisumu flights
#KENYA’S PREMIER BEACH AND BUSH AIRLINE TO LAUNCH KISUMU FLIGHTS (Posted 31st July 2018) Safarilink has told ATCNews.org that the airline is planning to launch twice daily flights to and from Kisumu out of their base at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. A morning and late afternoon service will be operated with a Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft […]
The Blue Swan Daily Aviation News
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS There’s a big buzz around Voice recognition, but in reality Voice app technology needs to evolve significantly to meet traveller needs Voice apps continue to captivate travellers and travel service providers alike, but in reality a significant runway remains for those applications to maximise the user….. More easyJet offers ‘just turn up and […]
#IATA – Practice makes perfect
Over the years IATA Training has developed a diversified array of courses that utilize simulation. The software-supported exercises are incorporated into our training programs to allow participants to experience the practical adaptation of their theoretical learning in a simulated real-life environment. LEARN MORE
#AntonovAN2 crashes near #Kamako #CongoDR
ANOTHER ANTONOV CRASH IN CONGO CLAIMS 5 LIVES (Posted 30th July 2018) (Image of Antonov AN2 aircraft with some technical information) An Air Kasai Antonov AN2 has crashed near the town of Kamako in the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming the lives of 5 of the occupants while reportedly the pilot and one passenger survived […]
The Kenya Coast – a mixed picture of top quality, mediocrity and sad decline
THE TOP RESORTS NORTH OF MOMBASA – A PERSONAL VIEW FROM A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE (Part 1 of four) (Posted 29th July 2018) I have no doubt that the headline will have readers sit up in anticipation and hoteliers will be on the edge of their seats until they have read, and then agreed or […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 30 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted on 29th July 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. the question of Yield from Tourism b. Penguin submarines to offer tourists dry, underwater rides c. President Macron of France, President Obama of the USA and […]
#IATA joins airports in fight against human trafficking
IATA SUPPORTS EFFORTS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING (Posted 29th July 2018) In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized their joint commitment and work to help combat human trafficking. Aviation connects the world, carrying more than four billion passengers […]
#MadarakaExpress sets new departure times – again
#KENYA’S TRAIN USERS URGED TO TAKE NOTICE OF NEW TIMINGS EFFECTIVE 01ST OF AUGUST (Posted 29th July 2018) Kenya Railways has announced a change of departure times for their SGR trains commonly referred to as Madaraka Express. Affected will be trains in both directions, leaving from Nairobi and Mombasa and again both morning and afternoon […]
#AirTanzania performs first commercial flight with new #Boeing #B787
#DARESSALAAM TO #KILIMANJARO TO #MWANZA ON AIR TANZANIA’S NEW B787 (Posted 29th July 2018) (Passengers disembarking at Kilimanjaro International Airport earlier today courtesy of John Namkwahe @johnteck3 on Twitter) Air Tanzania earlier today launched the first commercial flight with their recently acquired new Boeing B787 Dreamliner. The aircraft left Dar es Salaam and stopped over […]
#GorillaHighlands’ new pocket guide – magazine and guide combined
GORILLA HIGHLANDS PUBLISH THEIR LATEST POCKET GUIDE EDITION (Posted 28th July 2018) The Gorilla Highlands Pocket Guide is a paper booklet printed in 10,000 copies per edition and published to promote an often underestimated if not almost ignored region. www.gorillahighlands.com/region It is distributed widely across the Gorilla Highlands core area free of charge, is attractively […]
#KwitaIzina2018 – #Rwanda’s rural communities get benefits from #tourism
TEN HOUSES HANDED OVER BY #RDB AS PART OF THEIR REVENUE SHARE PROGRAMME (Posted 28th July 2018) The Rwanda Development Board has yesterday donated ten modern housing units worth Rwf 36 million to families that had previously lived in the buffer zone of Nyungwe National Park. The ceremony took place at Kitabi Sector, Nyamagabe District. […]
#EthiopianAirlines ups #Asmara flights to two a day
ONLY TEN DAYS INTO THE #ADDISABABA TO #ASMARA ROUTE HAS #ETHIOPIAN ADDED A SECOND DAILY FLIGHT (Posted 28th July 2018) Only ten days into the route – Ethiopian Airline with much fanfare launched their flights to Asmara only 10 days ago – has the airline announced that they will double frequencies to two a day […]
#AUTO #Uganda elects new board
ASSOCIATION OF UGANDA TOUR OPERATORS GETS NEW LEADERSHIP (Posted 27th July 2018) The members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO), the largest tourism association in Uganda, yesterday met for their Annual General Meeting at Mestil Hotel Nsambya. Among the many items on the agenda was the election of a new Executive Board for […]
#CoastalAviation re-opens #Kwajoni #Pangani
RE-OPENING OF KWAJONI Good day partners, colleagues and friends, Coastal would like to inform you all that as of today, Kwajoni Airstip, Pangani is now operational for safe ferry. Following a visit and inspection from our Director of Flight Operations, Captain Maynard Mkumbwa, “Our safety regulations have now cleared the runway for safe usage. In […]
#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 July 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
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Corporación América and Investment Corporation of Dubai share a pizza the action in Tuscany One of the world’s mightiest airport investors and concessionaire operators – Corporación América – this week concluded agreements with the world’s 13th largest sovereign wealth fund….. More EMEA Airline Traffic Update – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines In this week’s […]
Revival of #Nigeria and #Uganda National carriers puts pressure on others
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. As Nigerian Aviation Market grows Foreign Airlines control 90% as Domestics carriers shrink MMIA records over 12,000 visas on arrival in […]
#Seychelles’ #BanyanTree sold to Middle East investors
TOP RESORT IN SEYCHELLES TO CHANGE HANDS – SUBJECT TO GOVERNMENT APPROVALS (Posted 27th July 2018) It was learned overnight from a regular source in Victoria / Seychelles that Banyan Tree Seychelles was to be sold at 70 million US Dollars to an unnamed investor from the Middle East. It was pointed out that the […]
Trouble in paradise as Kenya’s Vet Union takes aim at government officials
#RHINO DEATHS IN #KENYA – THE UNION OF VETERINARY PRACTITIONERS REACTS TO SUSPENSIONS (Posted 27th July 2018) Yet more trouble is brewing in paradise over the reactions by government following the death of 10 rhinos in a bodges relocation and with the remaining one fighting for its life after being attacked by lions. The Union […]
Get a taste of #NeemHouse in #Malindi ahead of a full article coming up
#WhyWeLoveMalindi #MarvelsOfMalindi
#EthiopianAirlines and #DHL form joint venture company in Africa
DHL AND ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES JOIN FORCES TO CAPTURE MORE OF THE AFRICAN CARGO MARKET (Posted 26th July 2018) DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services and Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, today signed a new agreement to form a joint venture company – DHL-Ethiopian Airlines […]
#BreakingNews as Victor Shitaka joins Pride Inn Hotel Group
GOOD BYE MOMBASA BEACH AND KSLH AND WELCOME TO PRIDE INN (Posted 26th July 2018) Victor Shitaka, one of Kenya’s most seasoned hotel managers, has thrown in the towel at Kenya Safari Lodges and Hotels where he was based at the Mombasa Beach Hotel but also oversaw Ngulia and Voi safari lodges. He was brought […]
10th rhino death in #Kenya raises yet more questions
NOW TEN RHINOS DEAD IN BOTCHED RELOCATION IN KENYA (Posted 26th July 2018) (File photo of the endangered Eastern Black Rhino species) A total of ten Eastern Black rhinos have now died over the past two weeks or so since an obviously terribly gone wrong relocation of these rare animals were taken from Nakuru and […]
