#UNWTO hosts World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism
600 PARTICIPANTS ATTEND THE UNWTO GASTRONOMY FORUM IN #BANGKOK #THAILAND (Posted 01st June 2018) Around 600 participants from 52 countries gathered at the 4th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism (Bangkok, Thailand, 30 May to 1 June 2018). Organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Government of Thailand, in collaboration with the Basque […]
#Ethiopia launches e-Visa for all
E-VISA NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL VISITORS TO ETHIOPIA (Posted 01st June 2018) The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines has launched an e-visa service for all international visitors to Ethiopia effective June 01, 2018. Though the e-visa service initially launched in June last year, as reported here at the […]
Rhino Ark Charitable Trust and Rhino Charge – a look behind the scenes
30 YEARS AND COUNTING … (Posted 01st June 2018) Nearly 30 years ago – in February 1989 – the first Rhino Charge brought together 31 competing vehicles and raised KSh 250,000 (approximately USD 2,500) in support of the Rhino Ark conservation project – a 38km electrified fence along the park salient of the Aberdare National […]
#Bombardier names #EthiopianAirlines as reliability leaders
ETHIOPIAN RETAINS GLOBAL RELIABILITY LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR THE 7TH YEAR RUNNING (Posted 01st June 2018) Ethiopian Airlines currently operates 21 Q400NextGen aircraft and has only recently signed purchase agreements for yet more of this aircraft type. The Q400 proved an ideal aircraft for domestic and regional flights with a speed closer to narrow body jet […]
Will #Ethiopia allow Africans to visit without Visa? Maybe says the Prime Minister …
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. Turkish Airlines increases flight to Africa to 54 cities as it adds Dakar and Banjul Malawi and South Africa makes CNN […]
Mountain Gorilla numbers now exceed 1.000
BWINDI AND VIRUNGA GORILLA CENSUS PUTS LATEST NUMBERS BEYOND 1.000 (Posted 01st June 2018) Data released yesterday from the last census carried out in 2016 show a marked increase in gorilla number across Bwindi and the Virungas in both Rwanda and Congo. Over 1.000 gorillas were counted at the time and given that two more […]
#LaikipiaWildlifeForum – Conservation in Action
Conservation Progress in Mukogodo Forest Conservation and the protection of life and livelihoods took steps forward over the last month. A workshop at Loragai Community Forest Association (CFA) Offices in the beginning of May discussed the progress on the Disney funded activities. The meeting brought together the area chief, grazing committees, group ranch representatives, and […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
ENERGY Rwanda: Community in search for solar energy innovation ESI Africa Impact Hub Kigali has launched a nationwide search for innovation in solar energy, aimed at identifying a company or individual with the most innovative solar solution or product that can…Read more> INFRASTRUCTURE Egypt to spend $1.4bn over two years to develop electricity grid Creamer […]
New pool at The Observatory is taking shape
#GEOLODGESAFRICA INVESTS IN NEW POOL AT THE OBSERVATORY (Posted 31st May 2018) (Picture courtesy of Mr. Zahid Alam) In my TripAdvisor bio I describe myself as an intrepid traveler, loving red carpets, flying in aircraft’s front cabins and enjoying 5 star luxury – but it also says I can rough it when needed. The Observatory, […]
30th #RhinoCharge taking place in Elangata Enterit Enkutoto / Narok County.
Final preparations for the 30th edition of the Rhino Charge, Kenya’s unique off-road competition, are underway at a pristine location in the untamed wilds of South Western Kenya. The venue, which had been secret until Tuesday evening, was revealed as Elangata Enterit Enkutoto in Narok County. By early afternoon today, 1.200 people, including volunteers and […]
#KenyaAirways lines up more flights
#AMSTERDAM #PARIS #MAURITIUS #CAPETOWN AMONG DESTINATIONS WITH MORE FLIGHTS (Posted 31st May 2018) Kenya Airways earlier this afternoon announced additional flights between Nairobi and Amsterdam, London, Mauritius and Cape Town but also to Accra, Ghana and Freetown, Sierra Leone, Kinshasa, Brazzaville, Capetown, Johannesburg, Maputo and Entebbe. In the months of July and August, the airline […]
#Reunion attends #Madagascar’s International Tourism Fair
MADAGASCAR STAGING 7TH EDITION OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM FAIR (Posted 31st May 2018) The seventh edition of the International Tourism Fair Madagascar (ITM) opened its doors this Thursday, May 31, 2018. The fair has become a place of exchanges for the tourism sector across the Indian Ocean islands and the ITM is the opportunity to meet […]
#Zambia news updates from #KafuntaSafaris
ZAMBIA TOURISM NEWS (Posted 31st May 2018) Dear all! After the re-opening of Kafunta on April 1st we went straight into bush camp mode. Ron & Anke took a scouting trip down, prompting the start of camp building in time for the May 25th opening date. With one lodge and two camps, we keep ourselves […]
#IATA confirms slower passenger demand growth in April
PASSENGER DEMAND SLOWS IN APRIL (Posted 31st May 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April 2018 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 6.2% compared to April 2017, which was down from a 12-month high of 9.7% in March. Comparisons with the year ago period […]
#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 31st May 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 […]
#Tsavo Battlefields Committee plans to launch countdown on 14th of June
BATTLEFIELD EAST AFRICA REMEMBERED (Posted 31st May 2018) The Tsavo Battlefields Committee organising the November 2018 Commemoration marking the end of East African Campaign of 1914-1918 is preparing for the official launch in recognition and in remembering the forgotten of the First World War. The event is likely to generate substantially more interest than was […]
Tanzanian aviation authorities tell #Fastjet that #Kigoma is a no go zone for them
KIGOMA ROUTE RESERVED FOR AIR TANZANIA AS FASTJET IS SHAFTED A SECOND TIME (Posted 31st May 2018) Sources close to the Tanzanian aviation regulators, clearly in disagreement with their organization’s modus operandi, have revealed an alarming trend taking root when it comes to dealing with privately owned airlines. ‘We are given to understand that we […]
#AirSeychelles makes 126 staff redundant
AIRLINE REDUNDANCIES TAKE EFFECT TOMORROW (Posted 31st May 2018) Today is D-Day for 126 Air Seychelles staff who will be served with their letters of redundancy and given their calculated pay as, effective tomorrow, 01st of June, they will no longer work at the national airline. When the initial announcements were made did the number […]
#ChinaSouthern announces third flight to #Nairobi
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES ADDS THIRD GUANGZHOU – NAIROBI FLIGHT FROM 10TH OF JUNE (Posted 31st May 2018) Connectivity between Guangzhou and Nairobi is getting a further boost when SkyTeam member China Southern will add a third weekly flight between the two cities. Flying in code share with Kenya Airways has China Southern progressively expanded their […]
#Zimbabwe sets election date
30TH OF JULY IS D-DAY FOR ZIMBABWE’S POST MUGABE ERA (Posted 31st May 2018) The government in Zimbabwe has yesterday formally gazetted the date of the upcoming general election and named the 30th of July as the day when parliamentary and presidential elections will be held across the country. President Mnangagwa will stand for the […]
#IATA brings global aviation fraternity to #Sydney
IATA PREPARES FOR 74TH AGM (Posted 31st May 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Sydney, Australia, for the Association’s 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. Hosted by Qantas, the event will include addresses by Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General […]
Lucky escape as Ugandan registered Cessna Grand Caravan crashes in Congo
UN CHARTERED PLANE CRASHES ON TAKE OFF IN CONGO (Posted 31st May 2018) The five occupants of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 5X-MRH, had a lucky escape when disaster struck at take off. The aircraft, which entered service in 2012, was attempting to fly out of the Kamonia airstrip in Congo enroute to Kamako. […]
#CapeTown International Airport tagged for name change
FOUR SOUTH AFRICAN AIRPORTS TO GET NEW NAMES (Posted 31st May 2018) Consultations are underway, as are suggestions being received, to rename four key airports across South Africa. The most high profile airport among the four will be Cape Town International, while the airports of Port Elizabeth, Kimberly and East London. The changes have been […]
Brussels Airport announces #TUIfly flights to #Mombasa
New: TUI fly to Mombasa Travel to Mombasa (Kenya) weekly, every Friday from the 26th of October with TUI fly. A city with a historical character and fantastic beaches. Visit amazing nature reserves and historical forts. Prices start from € 149,99. Discover Mombasa » Meanwhile, when flying with #BrusselsAirlines or any other airline Brussels Zaventem […]
Meet #AuricAir at the Karibu KILIFair in Moshi this weekend
#Zimbabwe and #Zambia agree on tourism partnership
ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE ESTABLISH JOINT TOURISM COMMITTEE (Posted 30th May 2018) Zimbabwe and Zambia have agreed to set up a joint tourism facilitation committee which will coordinate combined marketing campaigns and deliberate on issues affecting the critical sector as the two friendly countries seek to unlock full potential of the hospitality industry. A one day […]
#IATA says air cargo growth continuing
AIR FREIGHT VOLUMES UP BY 4.1 PERCENT IN APRIL (Posted 30th May 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) earlier today released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 4.1% in April 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was up from the […]
#Zambia News updates from the ‘Livingstone biWeekly’
NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA AND BEYOND COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 30th May 2018) ATCNews.org readers can once again enjoy a fresh hot off the press update on Zambia and other neighbouring countries in Southern Africa … Gill is also the author of the book ‘Beyond the Victoria Falls‘ as well as several other guide […]
#Coastal retains flights to #Kenya
COASTAL SHELVES PLANS TO HALT FLIGHTS TO KENYA (Posted 30th May 2018) Besides removing the surcharge for Coastal’s ‘Fast Class‘ – as previously reported here – has the airline now also decided to retain their flight extensions from both Musoma and from Kilimanjaro (in conjunction with SafariLink) to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Wrote the airline in […]
#BrusselsAirlines expands Eastern Europe network
KIEW AND WROCLAW WILL JOIN THE BRUSSELS AIRLINES NETWORK FROM OCTOBER (Posted 30th May 2018) Brussels Airlines is expanding its growing network with two new destinations in Eastern Europe. The Ukrainian capital Kyiv (Kiew) and the historical Wroclaw in Poland are both leisure destinations as well as business routes for the airline. As from October […]
