#AfricaTourismLeadershipForum – Two weeks and counting
PRIVATE-PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE ON INTRA-AFRICA TRAVEL (Posted 13th August 2018) For long, the growth in intra-Africa travel have been restricted by prohibitive visa policies and limited air access across the continent. These have hindered growth in continental tourist arrivals, receipts, trade, investments and ultimately sustainable tourism development. Even though many African countries are making […]
More #aviation training courses on offer in #Kigali
Leading provider of aviation safety promotion courses in East Africa’s capital of aviation safety Independent | Non-profit | Innovative We are launching another interesting course to address growing concerns in our industry revolving around safety vs. privacy. AVIATION MENTAL HEALTH Kigali, Rwanda / 10-12 September – US$ 300 Recent aviation accidents have highlighted the importance […]
#IATA Training – Opportunities await
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Statement by Kenya Airways on accident of their shuttle bus
FLIGHT DELAY BY KENYA AIRWAYS ENDS AFFECTED PASSENGERS IN SHUTTLE BUS ACCIDENT (Posted 13th August 2018)
Visit #Rwanda partnership with #Arsenal kicks off with a loss for the home team
ARSENAL MAKES LOSING START AT HOME AS PARTNERSHIP WITH RWANDA TAKES OFF (Posted 13th August 2018) Arsenal Football Club did not live up to the high expectations Rwandans had as the ‘Visit Rwanda‘ partnership took effect with the first match of the new English Premier League Season. Outclassed by two goals to nil did defending […]
#AirSeychelles shifts #Victoria sales office to The Quadrant
NEW POSH LOCATION FOR AIR SEYCHELLES’ SALES OFFICE IN VICTORIA (Posted 13th August 2018) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has relocated its Victoria Sales Office at the Independence House to The Quadrant effective Monday, 13 August, 2018. The modern new office located in Manglier Street opposite ex STC carpark is […]
#IATA training – far from boring
IATA Training is taking bold steps through gamification programs that bridge the generational gap. IATA, has just participated in the launch of the Airline Manager 2 appwith one of its key tech-savy partners, Playrion. The app is intended for all budding aviation professionals that want to hone their skills. LEARN MORE
Speakers listed for #African #YouthTourismSummit in #Lagos
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Odion Chigbufue to deliver keynote speech at 2nd edition of Akwaaba African Youth In Tourism Conference 2018 AKWAABA African Travel Market have announced ODION CHIGBUFUE General Manager of Tour Brokers International; a leading Tour Company in Nigeria as the Speaker at the 2nd Edition Of Akwaaba African […]
#RwandAir to add fourth weekly #Brussels #London flight during peak season
MORE EUROPE FLIGHTS BY RWANDAIR IN UPCOMING PEAK SEASON (Posted 13th August 2018) RwandAir has confirmed that they will add a fourth weekly flight during the height of the 2018/19 festive season, which also coincides with the peak of the high season for tourism in Eastern Africa. The airline presently serves the Kigali via Brussels […]
Feast of Assumption to be celebrated on #Seychelles island of #LaDigue
SEYCHELLES SET FOR ‘FEAST OF ASSUMPTION‘ CELEBRATION ON LA DIGUE (Posted 12th August 2018) The Seychelles third largest island, La Digue, a personal favourite of this correspondent for its laid back attitude and unique way of life, is preparing for the Feast of Assumption, when the Catholic faithful from the archipelago are joined by hundreds […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 32 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 12th August 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Muthuvelan Karunanidhi, the Political Icon in Tamil Nadu will always be remembered. b. Respect for culture in Seychelles will again see the 15th August Feast of the […]
#SudanAirways to undergo revival too
#SUDAN GOVERNMENT INTENT TO REVIVE NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 12th August 2018) Following the lifting of the economic embargo against the Sudan by the United States has the government in Khartoum shown interest to revive the fortunes of national airline Sudan Airways. According to Transport Minister Al – Awad will the Sudanese government initiate discussions with […]
From 6 to 24 – the success story of the #Ziwa #RhinoSanctuary
RHINO BABY 24 IS BORN ON THE ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY IN #UGANDA (Posted 11th August 2018) Good news came in this morning from the Rhino Fund Uganda that another rhino calf was born yesterday, the 19th since the sanctuary was established in the early part of the century. Parents Bella and Moja – both of […]
Rideshare competition heats up in Eastern Africa
TAXIFY GAINS MARKET SHARE THROUGH INNOVATION (Posted 11th August 2018) The introduction of Boda Boda and Tuk Tuk services by Taxify signals another round of competitive engagement with their main rivals in the East African market place. Giving clients a choice, to either travel by car, or if traffic jams prevent a timely arrival, use […]
#EthiopianAirlines – another year of financial success
RECORD BREAKING YEAR FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES (Posted 11th August 2018) Information received by ATCNews.org from Ethiopian Airlines indicates another record breaking year of success. During the 2017/18 fiscal year: ? Ethiopian introduced additional +14 new aircraft, more than one aircraft per month; ? The airline opened 8 new international destinations, namely Geneva (Switzerland), […]
#Ghana appoints new #Aviation 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. Isha Sesay the ‘butterfly that thinks she is a Bird’ leaves CNN over too much Trump news. APCN in collaboration with […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#AirSeychelles announces more flights to #Johannesburg from December to April
MORE FLIGHTS FROM #SOUTHAFRICA TO #SEYCHELLES (Posted 10th August 2018) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has announced that it will increase the frequency of its services between Seychelles and Johannesburg during the festive season to accommodate the growing demand over the busy end-of-year period. The additional services to be operated […]
#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 10th August 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 […]
New #UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite for #Kenya
THIMLICH OHINGA FORT BECOMES KENYA’S LATEST WORLD HERITAGE SITE (Posted 10th August 2018) Located near the town of Migori in Western Kenya did the remains of this 16th century settlement become Kenya’s latest UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stone walls, built without the use of mortar – similar to the ruins of Great Zimbabwe but […]
#Chinese #IvorySmuggler nabbed at #Entebbe International Airport
UGANDAN AIRPORT SECURITY ARRESTS CHINESE IVORY SMUGGLER (Posted 10th August 2018) Reports are coming in that earlier in the week a Chinese national, working at the Karuma hydroelectric dam project, was arrested at Entebbe International Airport while attempting to smuggle ivory out of the country. After claiming he bought the blood ivory at a market […]
Paul Udoto to speak at African Governance Conference in South Africa
HUBERT HUMPHREY FELLOW PAUL UDOTO INVITED TO SPEAK AT KEY AFRICAN GOVERNANCE MEETING (Posted 10th August 2018) A Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) official is among key speakers at a high-profile conference on Africa’s economic development and good governance to be held in South Africa next month. Paul Udoto, the KWS Corporate Communications Manager, will speak […]
Guerrillas of Tsavo – Safari of Remembrance – WW1 Commemorations – August Newsletter
News from Guerrillas of Tsavo Thank you for all the lovely emails about our last newsletter. Hope you enjoy this one just as much. We have loads of interesting news this month including updates on the Refurbishment of the East African Campaign Display at Taita and the African Memorial to the Missing in Mombasa. Want […]
#Kigali remains Eastern Africa’s main #aviation #training hub
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative There are still places available in two upcoming courses at the AviAssist Safety Promotion Center (ASPC)-Rwanda. For more information, please click here to visist our website. INTERNATIONAL AIR LAW & POLICY Kigali, Rwanda / 10-12 September – US$ […]
#Ethiopian to drop #Barcelona again
ETHIOPIAN TO HALT BARCELONA JUST WEEKS AFTER LAUNCH (Posted 09th August 2018) Following the launch of Barcelona flights in conjunction with Madrid on the 01st of July has an announcement come through that Ethiopian will drop the new route already as of mid August this year, just 6 weeks after the launch. Madrid will continue […]
#SerenaHotels #Tanzania connectivity fully restored
EMAIL DELAYS TO SERENA TANZANIA RESOLVED 09/08/2018 We are glad to inform our business suppliers and customers that the technical hitch that caused delays in delivery of emails to Serena Tanzania has now been resolved and normalcy in email flow restored. Click here to download the Official Trade Release Thank you. Serena Hotels Management.
#IATA confirms stronger passenger demand as African traffic up by nearly 11 percent
PASSENGER DEMAND RISES AGAIN IN JUNE ACCORDING TO IATA (Posted 09th August 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 7.8% compared to June 2017. This was up from 6.0% year-over-year growth recorded in both May […]
#BrusselsAirlines uplifts more than a million passengers in July
NEW PASSENGER RECORD FOR BRUSSELS AIRLINES (Posted 09th August 2018) In July Brussels Airlines welcomed 144,012 more passengers compared to the same period last year, representing a growth of 16.4%. The Seat Load Factor increased by 1.5 percentage points to a total of 86.8%. For the first time in its 16 year history, Brussels Airlines […]
#UNWTO to boost Asia’s tourism sector
Vynn Capital, a South-East Asia-based early-stage venture capital firm, and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today jointly announced a strategic partnership to promote South-East Asia’s tourism sector by facilitating entrepreneurship and innovation. Through this strategic partnership, Vynn Capital and UNWTO will collaborate to create a framework and policies to support technology startups that are addressing […]
