#AirPeace now flies from #Lagos to #Kaduna
AIR PEACE ‘HOPPER‘ NOW CONNECTS LAGOS WITH KADUNA (Posted 17th July 2018) The Air Peace subsidiary Air Peace Hopper is now serving the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna with daily flights, using an Embraer ERJ145 jet aircraft. Launched earlier this week are the new flights increasing the spread of the airline group across Nigeria, bringing […]
#Ethiopia gets new tourism board
PRIME MINISTER’S CHIEF OF STAFF APPOINTED AS CHAIRMAN OF TOURISM BOARD (Posted 17th August 2018) (Twitter picture from Fitsum Arega’s account) Fitsum Arega, the Chief of Staff of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, has been appointed as chairman of the national tourism board. The appointments fill the vacancy after former Culture and Tourism Minister Hirut […]
#KenyaAirways Commercial Director Vincent Coste exits airline
SPECULATION IS RIFE WHY CONTE LEAVES KENYA AIRWAYS PREMATURELY (Posted 16th August 2018) News are coming in from Nairobi that Kenya Airways’ Commercial Director Vincent Coste has left the airline with immediate effect. It could not be ascertained if Coste was leaving on his own accord or if he was asked to leave.Coste joined Kenya […]
More Kisumu flights by Jambojet
AIRLINE UPS JKIA – KISUMU FLIGHTS TO 24 A WEEK (Posted 16th August 2018) Jambojet will, effective 03rd September, add four additional flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Kisumu. The new services will bring the overall number of flights to 24 a week. Operating on Sundays, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays is the added […]
#BrusselsAirport News
Visit Rennes with HOP! Youthful optimism and plenty of culture, that’s what Rennes and its surrounding villages have to offer. As of 24 September, no less than 6 direct flights a week depart for Rennes. Tickets to the capital of Brittany start at 100 euro. Book now » A road trip through Belgium Can’t choose […]
#BrusselsAirlines and #Lufthansa launch joint cargo marketing
BRUSSELS AIRLINES CARGO SPACES TO BE MARKETED BY LUFTHANSA (Posted 16th August 2018) The marketing of Brussels Airlines’ (SN) cargo capacities by Lufthansa Cargo – as announced in spring – has begun and bookings for flights with departure from 1 September 2018 are now possible. As usual, the pre-booking period is maximum 30 days. The […]
Heading to my culinary #Schlaraffenland in the old country in a few days …
Pfifferlingswochen Probieren Sie unsere Pfifferlingsgerichte sowie unsere regionalen und saisonalen Speisen. Unsere Events im Herbst: Viele tolle Angebote warten auf Sie im Herbst: Keltischer Abend am 27.10. mit irischem Menü, Guiness Bier, sowie Irish Folk Musik und jede Menge unterhaltsames Programm Neu bei uns: Gruseldinner “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” am 3.11. Ein schaurig-schönes Theaterprogramm […]
#African #AviationWeek comes to #Kigali #Rwanda
With less than four weeks to go to Africa’s aviation safety conference, it is now time to book your place for this unique event! Speakers from across the industry will provide their insights into sustaining the safety leap that Africa has made in the past 5 years. Key Speakers include: Yvonne Makolo, CEO, RwandAir Honourable […]
#IATA – transforming passenger and airport experiences
IATA HELPS TO IMPROVE PASSENGER EXPERIENCES (Posted 16th August 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the inaugural Global Airport and Passenger Symposium (GAPS) will address the challenge of improving the passengers experience as demand rises. The primary drivers of change are expected to be data-driven technology solutions. GAPS will help stakeholders across […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#Kibeho continues to draw thousands of faithful on Assumption Day
PILGRIMS FLOCK TO THE KIBEHO SHRINE TO CELEBRATE THE FEAST OF ASSUMPTION (Posted 16th August 2018) #Rwanda continues to enjoy a growing popularity of faith based tourism, best manifested on the annual Feast of Assumption which the Catholic Church celebrates every year on the 15th of August. However, throughout the year are pilgrims now visiting […]
#WorldTravelAwards turn 25
WTA celebrates Silver Anniversary
#AlfajiriVillas present their new video
New Alfajiri Villa’s video A great way to feel the emotions and uniqueness of Alfajiri Villas and a better understanding of our hospitality concept. Download new brochure
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways awarded " Favorite Airline in Africa" by Trazee Travel’s Millennial Readers South African Airways Trazee Travel, a unique interactive web-based publication for millennial travelers has named South African Airways (SAA), the national flag carrier of South Africa as the “Favorite Airline in Africa”…Read more>> TOURISM Ethiopian Airlines […]
African Sports Tourism Summit makes a return in #Lagos
AFRICAN SPORTS TOURISM SUMMIT 2018 RETURNS AFTER THE WORLD CUP (Posted 15th August 2018) The African Sports Tourism Summit – the pan-African platform where sports and tourism stakeholders exchange a hand of fellowship, towards socioeconomic growth for Africa and her nations – will return on the 25th of August, 2018, following its postponement because of […]
Southern Africa set for more regular appearances on ATCNews.org
CHANCE MEETING WITH BOTSWANA RESIDENTS IN MALINDI OPENS THE DOORS FOR MORE REGULAR REPORTS FROM SOUTHERN AFRICA (Posted 15th August 2018) While on a visit to the Kenya coast, and more specifically to Malindi, did opportunity arise to finally meet face to face with Karin Duthie and Mark Henningsen, owners of the fabulous Neem House […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#AfricaTourismLeadershipAwards – the shortlist of nominations is now available
1STAFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP AWARDS SHORT-LISTED FINALISTS ANNOUNCED (Posted 15th August 2018) The finalists in all nine (9) categories of the Inaugural Pan-African Tourism Leadership Awards have been announced by the Co-chairpersons of the awards committee; Prof. Marina Novelli and Ms. Judy Kepher-Gona, following criteria and process verification by Grant Thornton. Winners will be announced at […]
#Zambia News updates from the ‘Livingstone biWeekly’
NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA, #ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 15th August 2018) Inside this latest edition you find: Acacia School Science Fair Litter dumping Zambezi around Mwandi full of old nets Waterbird Exhibition Kafue Water Intake almost complete Zoo Atlanta to help Conservation South Luangwa TAZARA to be managed by a Chinese […]
Kenyan aircraft denied landing in #SouthSudan
#FLY540 AIRCRAFT STOPPED FROM LANDING IN #JUBA (Posted 15th August 2018) Reports are coming in from the South Sudan capital Juba that a Fly540 flight yesterday afternoon from Nairobi to Juba was prohibited from entering South Sudanese airspace and not allowed to continue its journey and land in Juba. The aircraft reportedly had to turn […]
#Hilton #Northolme creates snorkeling trail for guests
#SEYCHELLES BREAKS NEW GROUND IN GROWING CORALS (Posted 15th August 2018) While the Hilton Northolme on the Seychelles main island of Mahe has recently launched a new snorkeling trail, giving guests the opportunity to see the key attractions of the close by coral reef over a distance of 650 metres, are news emerging that ground […]
#TourismTattlers’ latest edition – now available on ATCNews.org
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 15 August 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: Effective Sales Secrets For Small Businesses Continue Reading The Difference Between Hospitality and Being Hospitable Continue Reading Three Tree Hill Opens Burchells Cottage Continue Reading A Beginner’s Guide To Planning A Trip Around Africa Continue Reading Learn Affiliate Marketing For Free Continue Reading […]
#EthiopianAirlines to add #Lisbon as #Barcelona is axed
LISBON / PORTUGAL TO TAKE BARCELONA’S PLACE (Posted 14th August 2018) Ethiopian Airlines, just days after announcing the halt of their flights to Barcelona – which were operated until today via the Spanish capital of Madrid – has confirmed that for the next European Winter Season Lisbon is to be added, effective 28th of October. […]
#Serena Lake Victoria announces another junior golf camp and tournament
By Janet Maina / Serena Hotels When it comes to learning the game of golf, nothing is quite like the Children’s Camp organized by the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa. The 3-day bi-annual golf and sports camp, starting 9th August to 11th August 2018, provides young and aspiring golfers a supportive and safe […]
#KenyaAirways issues additional follow up statement on shuttle bus accident
#NRT – Northern Rangelands Trust – publishes the 2017 State of Conservancies Report
Dear ATC Readers, This week NRT’s central headquarters will host the annual meeting of the NRT Council of Elders and Board of Directors. This is an opportunity for us to discuss the past year – to share stories, successes, learnings and inevitably, failures. The data for all of this is presented in our 2017 State […]
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#UNWTO prepares for 15th UNWTO Tourism Awards
UNWTO TO RECOGNIZE #INNOVATION AND #SUSTAINABILITY IN TOURISM (Posted 14th August 2018) Promoting innovation, job creation and sustainability are key considerations for the 15th World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Awards. UNWTO invites submissions until 31 October 2018. The UNWTO Awards recognise the contribution of public and private institutions and NGOs to development of a more competitive, […]
#Kenya registered #CessnaGrandCaravan crashes in #SouthSudan
KENYAN CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN INVOLVED IN CRASH LANDING IN SOUTH SUDAN (Posted 14th August 2018) (File photo of the aircraft) A Kenyan registered Cessna C208B Grand Caravan, operating in South Sudan for the Medicines sans Frontiers has reportedly suffered a crash landing. Owned by Boskovic Air Charters of Wilson Airport, Nairobi, has the plane suffered […]
#KenyaAirways follow up statement on shuttle bus accident
SECOND STATEMENT BY KENYA AIRWAYS ON THEIR SHUTTLE BUS ACCIDENT (Posted 13th August 2018) Best wishes once again to those who continue to remain in hospital as a result of their injuries sustained during the accident. Link to the earlier statement made: https://atcnews.org/2018/08/13/statement-by-kenya-airways-on-accident-of-their-shuttle-bus/
