#Tanzania prepares for ban on plastic bags from 01st of June
NO MORE PLASTIC BAGS IN TANZANIA FROM 01ST OF JUNE 2019 (Posted 18th May 2019) Travelers to Tanzania, come 01st of June, should no longer carry plastic bags in their luggage, as a qualified ban will come into effect on that day. The ban applies for local residents and businesses in Tanzania as well as […]
#Ebola in #Congo – an update by #Atta’s medical advisor
Atta Medical Update: Status of Ebola Outbreak in the DRC
#AirSeychelles signs partnership deal with ‘AirFi’
AIR SEYCHELLES SELECTS AIRFI TO OFFER NEW WIRELESS STREAMING INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE (Posted 18th May 2019) Air Seychelles yesterday announced that the airline has selected AirFi, the market-leading provider of portable onboard Wi-Fi platforms, to provide wireless streaming inflight entertainment on board its new A320neo aircraft set to be delivered in July 2019. The implementation […]
#SerenaHotels News Updates
SERENA HOTELS NEWS MAY 2019 RAMADAN KAREEM Serena Hotels invites all Muslim guests to immerse themselves in the warmth of our hospitality as we observe the holy month of Ramadan. You can be assured of an inviting ambience across all our city hotels and resorts. Our chefs have specially crafted an outstanding Iftar spread filled […]
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
#KaribiKiliFair2019 – just weeks away now
Arusha gears up for East Africa’s biggest travel show Africa – May 17, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Tanzania’s North eastern city of Arusha is bracing its self to host the 2019 edition of Karibu-KiliFair Tourism Fair from 07th to the 09th of June. The travel show, which has been growing steadily, […]
#AirSeychelles ups Airbus training
AIR SEYCHELLES ATTENDS AIRBUS AIRLINE LAB SUB – SAHARAN AFRICA 2019 (Posted 17th May 2019) Air Seychelles has this week attended the Airline Lab Sub-Saharan Africa 2019 held in Zanzibar. Hosted by Airbus at the Park Hyatt hotel, the three day programme composed of short presentations, group exercise and flight plan simulation focused on three […]
#DiaryofaMuzungu gets a new look
I hope you’ll like the new look! An update from Charlotte Beauvoisin, Diary of a Muzungu Updates from Diary of a Muzungu | Uganda & East Africa Travel Blog Greetings from *Oswald and the chimps It’s been a busy few months here on the edge of Kibale Forest (where the sound of chimpanzees will not […]
#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 17th May 2019) 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 the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
Savor Quintessential Fine Dining on a Vintage Steam Locomotive, Exploring Africa’s Resplendent Landscapes Aboard The Royal Livingstone Express Inspiring modern travellers with an authentic experience of vintage travel, The Royal Livingstone Express steam locomotive combines the exquisite fine dining and exceptional service of the Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara with the elegance of Victorian times, […]
#PrecisionAir returns to #Kahama and #Tabora
PRECISION AIR RE-LAUNCHES ROUTES TO KAHAMA AND TABORA (Posted 17th May 2019) Precision Air will, with immediate effect, be flying to Kahama and Tabora three times a week again. The flights will operate every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday from the airline’s main hub in Dar es Salaam. Speaking about the comeback, Precision Air’s Marketing and […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 19
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 17th May 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. A lot of talk about tourism everywhere. b. 9th edition Seychelles Guidebook for the year 2019 and 2020 is out c. Nature Conservation Groups is the voice […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Battered Mozambique Tourism Looks Beyond Cyclone Devastation Skift There’s some hard work ahead to correct public perceptions, but luxury tourism in northern Mozambique should be able to weather the fallout from Cyclone Kenneth. And the local economy needs it now, more than ever…. Read more>> Uganda Tourism Board Engages Private Sector on East African […]
#Kigali now ranked second after #CapeTown in #Africa for #MICE business
#RWANDA’S CONVENTION BUREAU HELPS LIFT KIGALI INTO SECOND SPOT IN AFRICA (Posted 17th May 2019) ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has released details about the ranking of African cities working the MICE market. Kigali’s rise seems unstoppable on the continent, as the Rwandan capital city has now taken the runners up spot, 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
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
#Zanzibar’s cultural showcase event gets new sponsorship deal
SAUTI ZA BUSARA SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH NORWAY (Posted 15th May 2019) East Africa’s most popular and best known music and cultural festival, Sauti Za Busara, has secured funding worth over 340.000 US Dollars for the next three years after signing a new sponsorship deal with the Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania. The 2020 Festival, the […]
Important notice from ‘Elewana’ about walking safaris on the Lewa Conservancy
Brochure | Information Manual | Online Availability | Fast Facts | Contact Us | DISCOVERY GUIDED WALKING SAFARIS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED IN LEWA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Dear Friends and Partners, We would like to notify you that we are currently unable to offer guided walking safaris at either Elewana Lewa Safari Camp or Elewana […]
Vicki Muyanga appointed as Regional Director of Sales for Africa of Radisson Hotels
Another edition of #ATQNews 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 wide […]
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
#NairobiSerenaHotel opens new fusion restaurant
NAIROBI SERENA HOTEL UNVEILS NEW PAN-ASIAN RESTAURANT (Posted 14th May 2019) The Nairobi Serena Hotel is bringing a taste of Asia to Nairobi with its new Pan-Asian restaurant – Herbs & Spices. The restaurant will go by the name ‘H&S’ and is located on the ground floor of the newly refurbished northern wing of the […]
#Ghana signs MoU with #EthiopianAirlines
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES IN POLE POSITION TO KICKSTART A NEW GHANAIAN NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 14th May 2019) The government of Ghana and Ethiopian Airlines have concluded negotiations about the formation of a new national airline. While the Ghanaian government will initially hold 51 percent in the venture – these shares are at a later stage due […]
#ICCA News Updates
ICCA PUBLISHES THE LARGEST EVER SET OF DATA (Posted 14th May 2019) Past favourite Paris achieves landslide victory with return to first place in ICCA city rankings The release of ICCA’s 2018 Country and City Rankings marks yet another successful year for the association meetings market, with the global meetings industry trade association capturing a […]
#AFRAA’s 08th Aviation Stakeholders Convention meets in #Mauritius
‘ENHANCED COOPERATION FOR ACCELERATED GROWTH‘ IS THE THEME FOR AFRAA’S 8TH STAKEHOLDER CONVENTION (Posted 13th May 2019) The beautiful Indian Ocean island of Mauritius – part of the Vanilla Islands organization – provides a magnificent backdrop for this year’s Aviation Stakeholder Convention, organized by AFRAA and hosted by national airline Air Mauritius. Held from 12th […]
The Era of Women in Tourism is Now
The era of women in global tourism innovation is now! Africa – May 13, 2019 Reproduced with the kind permission of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq It is no secret to anyone that gender equity is a priority within the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Apart from knowing that it is a challenge because only […]
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
#AFRAA News Updates
Welcome Message from the Secretary General It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to AFRAA’s 8th Aviation Stakeholders Convention (ASC). In preparing for this conference, care has been taken to ensure that all delegates derive the most benefits and satisfaction. We therefore hope that you will enjoy every bit of your […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates – Courtesy of Gill Staden
ATCNews readers can click on the link below for the latest issue: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside today: Buy game meat with a label Lusaka Forest Reserve Chipembele students in Australia Flagship Species Restoration Programme in Lower Zambezi Helicopter tested in Lower Zambezi Save the Rhino at the London Marathon Kariba Shoreline being cleared of litter Vic Falls […]
#AirSeychelles now flies six times a week from #Mahe to #Mumbai
AIR SEYCHELLES OPERATES SIXTH WEEKLY SERVICE BETWEEN SEYCHELLES AND INDIA (Posted 13th July 2019) Air Seychelles has successfully launched its sixth weekly frequency between Seychelles and the largest Indian city, Mumbai. The flight operated on Sunday, 12th of May 2019 by the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft S7-AMI, which was commanded by Captain Francois Jackson and […]
#ReunionTourism signs partnership agreement with ‘FrenchBee’
REUNION TOURISM ADDS ‘FRENCHBEE‘ AIRLINE TO THEIR LIST OF PARTNERS (Posted 13th May 2019) Air transport is a key sector of tourism development for far – away destinations such as Reunion, hence the interest for IRT and the French Bee company to develop joint actions . With the signing of this agreement, the IRT can […]
