#WTTC and #WTFL enter into a partnership
WTTC and World Tourism Forum Lucerne signs partnership deal World – May 12, 2019 Courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Photo: Prof Martin Barth, Gloria Guevara Manzo & Reto Wittwer The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) have signed a Common Agenda, which commits both organisations to ensuring […]
#AirSeychelles participates in conservation project on La Digue
AIR SEYCHELLES SUPPORTS VEUVE SPECIAL RESERVE CONSERVATION PROGRAMME (Posted 12th May 2019) A group of Air Seychelles staff from Mahe and Praslin have participated in a tree planting activity at the Veuve Special Reserve in La Digue to assist with the conservation of the reserve eco-system. Held yesterday in partnership with the Seychelles National Parks […]
#ASKY launches flights to #Johannesburg
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond W Hospitality Group reveals growing pipeline in African hotel development Why United Airlines is flying to Cape Town shows how millennials are influencing Aviation Nigerian man develops world’s first AI portal that can translate over 2,000 African languages Luxury train hotel to be built at Kruger National […]
#Kenya suspends direct flights from #Mogadishu to #Nairobi
SECURITY CONCERNS CITED AS DIRECT FLIGHT SUSPENSION INITIALLY LASTS UNTIL AUGUST (Posted 12th May 2019) The Somali Federal Government responded with a degree of anger to the decision by Kenya, to have flights from their territory to Kenya first land in the north eastern town of Wajir for a thorough security check, before being allowed […]
#Hilton signs for a 5 star hotel in #Kampala
KAMPALA HILTON HOTEL TO ADD 244 SUITES AND ROOMS TO UGANDA’S HOSPITALITY SCENE (Posted 11th May 2019) Hilton Hotels has signed a Management Agreement with TWED Property Development Company (TWED) to bring its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand to Uganda. The plans for the construction of a 244-guest room property in a mixed use […]
#EthiopianAirlines premium passengers to and from #Paris can enjoy a new lounge
STAR ALLIANCE REVEALS NEW LOUNGE FOR MEMBER AIRLINE PASSENGERS IN PARIS (Posted 11th May 2019) Star Alliance has officially completed the refurbishment of its lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport. The 980 square metre facility offers seating for more than 220 guests and features stylish elements inspired by Parisian design and architecture. The […]
#Nigeria and #BurkinaFaso join SAATM
28 AFRICAN COUNTRIES HAVE NOW SIGNED ON TO #SAATM BUT HAS IT MADE A DIFFERENCE (Posted 11th May 2019) The signing of the African Union’s SAATM initiative by both Nigeria and Burkina Faso has brought the number of member states – ostensibly – committed to implement SAATM and incorporate it in their aviation policies, legislation […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 18
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 11th May 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa said as he closed Indaba 2019:- “Tourism is a new gold ready to be explored in Africa. b. Encouraging Seychellois Islanders […]
#IATA reports slower March growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 3.1%, compared to the same month a year ago, which was the slowest pace for any month in nine years. This largely was owing to the timing of the Easter […]
Laikipia Wildlife Forum News Updates
April Edition 2019 MEMBERSHIP DONATE Share Tweet Forward Directors Statement Dear Members, As we promised, the Forum was able to leverage your contributions to secure three additional sources of funding for membership projects. We have now engaged with the World Bank and the Water Resources Group 2030 for the next two years in support of […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Ten Heads of State Confirmed to Attend the U.S-Africa Business Summit in June All Africa Corporate Council on Africa is honored to announce that the following Heads of State are confirmed to attend the 12th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Maputo, Mozambique on June 18-21, 2019…Read More>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS […]
#AirSeychelles hosts the Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine
MINISTER OF TOURISM, CIVIL AVIATION, PORTS AND MARINE VISITS AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 10th May 2019) The Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Didier Dogley yesterday concluded the second part of his official visit at Air Seychelles. The visit which started at the airline’s sales office located at The Quadrant in Victoria later proceeded […]
News from Ol Pejeta’s Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate
No Images? Click here Dear ATCNews Readers, Wake up to Grevy’s grazing in your garden, and fall asleep to the distant roar of lions, with the iconic silhouette of Mount Kenya ever-present on your horizon. Mount Kenya Wildlife Estate homes have been built to offer you the ultimate balance between comfort and adventure: a home […]
#RwandAir to launch #Guangzhou flights in June
GUANGZHOU SET TO JOIN RWANDAIR’S GROWING NETWORK IN JUNE AS 28TH DESTINATION (Posted 10th May 2019) RwandAir just announced that the airline will commence flights to Guangzhou, the provincial capital of Guangdong and the third largest city in China, effective 18th of June, 2019. RwandAir will fly to Guangzhou three times a week on Tuesdays, […]
#Hilton Garden Inn opens in #Kampala #Uganda
FIRST HILTON BRAND ENTERS THE UGANDAN HOSPITALITY MARKET (Posted 10th May 2019) Hilton Hotels yesterday announced the opening of its first hotel in Uganda, a Hilton Garden Inn Kampala. The opening of the new hotel, which is part of Hilton’s award-winning midscale Hilton Garden Inn brand, follows the recent announcement of the signing of Hilton […]
#Kenya’s #Safarilink attains #IATA safety certification
SAFARILINK MAKES HISTORY BY ATTAINING IATA’S STANDARD SAFETY ASSESSMENT (ISSA) (Posted 10th May 2019) Safarilink Aviation successfully completed the IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA) designed for commercial airlines and is now on the ISSA registry. Safarilink is the first Kenyan ‘Beach and Bush‘ airline to complete this stringent audit across the entire African continent, a […]
#AHIF – Mark Your Diary for September 23rd to 25th in #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia
Readers of ATCNews.org can download the full report of W Hospitality by clicking on the link shown further down the article. REPORT: Egypt heads the Africa hotel development top ten The stars of hotel development in Africa are Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco and Ethiopia, according to the 11th annual survey by W Hospitality Group. The four […]
#AVIAssist offers new courses in #Nairobi and #Kigali
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative 9-12 July Ground Operations Safety course Nairobi, Kenya – US$ 400 This second edition will be hosted by Kenya Airways at their Pride Centre with support from Saferground and Viggo. A unique in-region opportunity not to be missed! […]
World Tourism Forum heads to Ras Al Khaimah in 2021
7th World Tourism Forum Lucerne heads to Ras Al-Khaimah World – May 8, 2019 Article courtesy of Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams and VoyagesAfriq Emirates state of Ras Al-Khaimah is set to host the 7th World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) in 2021. It will be the first time the biennial event would be held outside of its […]
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
#BrusselsAirlines launches top of the range Premium Economy cabin
FROM ECONOMY PRIVILEGE TO PREMIUM ECONOMY – A MAJOR ADVANTAGE FOR BRUSSELS AIRLINES PASSENGER AS AIRLINE UPGRADES ALL AIRCRAFT CABINS (Posted 10th May 2019) In February this year did Brussels Airlines announce a new travel experience on board of its long-haul aircraft. With a completely new Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class the airline […]
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
#DianiRules2019 – Mark your diary
Jimi Kariuki retains KTB chairmanship
KENYA TOURISM BOARD CHAIRMAN GETS ANOTHER TERM OF OFFICE (Posted 08th May 2019) Mr. Jimi Kariuki, CEO of Sarova Hotels in Kenya, has been re-appointed to another term of office as Chairman of the Kenya Tourism Board after his initial appointment, made in 2016 had come to an end. Jimi rose through the ranks at […]
#AviaDevAfrica2019 publishes White Paper
White Paper: AviaDev Africa 2019 Following the successful AviaDev Africa event in Cape Town we are delighted to share the white paper highlighting the key findings from the conference. The report has been produced in partnership with MIDAS Aviation who provide detailed understanding of data to devise strategies for airports, assess airline networks and opportunities […]
Airfreight demand remains weak
Weak Air Freight Demand Continues The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased 0.1% in March 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. While this is a significant improvement on the 4.9% contraction in February, in seasonally adjusted terms, […]
#KaribuKiliFair2019 – just a month away now
30 days to go… The biggest and most opinion building Tourism fair in East Africa will be held from June 7th to 9th, 2019 (after Ramadan) at Friedkin Recreation Center, Arusha – formerly known as TGT grounds. The new venue provides 27,000 sqm for 470+ exhibitors stands. Book a Stand TODAY! Become a Buyer TODAY! […]
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
#AirItaly names #Mombasa and #Zanzibar as winter 2019/20 destinations
#KENYA AND #ZANZIBAR SET FOR AIR ITALY FLIGHTS (Posted 07th May 2019) Good news for the Kenya coast emerged overnight when Air Italy, a partner airline of Qatar Airways, confirmed that the airline will be flying to Mombasa again next winter, using a two class Airbus A330 for the service. Zanzibar too will be served […]
1000 aircraft for #Africa over the next two decades as #aviation expands
1,000 aircraft to be delivered in Africa in the next 20 years Africa,Aviation – May 6, 2019 Courtesy of Kojo Bentum-Williams / VoyagesAfriq Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, a British multinational engineering company is planning to expand its presence in Africa. The company that has been delivering an average of 10 wide bodies in Africa every year […]
