Karibu KILIFair – just two days away
2 DAYS TO GO Meet the "who is who" of the East African tourism industry, from June 1 – 3 in Moshi/ Kilimanjaro.
#GreenSummit2018 announces Speakers
THREE WEEKS AND COUNTING FOR THE 4TH GREEN SUMMIT AFRICA (Posted 30th May 2018) The Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda based in Nairobi / Kenya has now released the list of confirmed speakers for their annual showcase event which this year takes place in Nyeri at the White Rhino Hotel between the 19th to 21st […]
#Nigeria Travel Week 2018 releases draft programme for November event
#NTW2018 DRAFT PROGRAMME RELEASED (Posted 30th May 2018) EXPLORE.ENGAGE.EXPERIENCE These are the main themes for the event which is due to unfold in November in the Nigerian capital of Lagos. Efetobo Awhana, CEO of key #NTW2018 partner Avantgarde Tours, has just cleared the draft programme for publication to whet the appetite of the travel trade, […]
Airfields reopen as weather improves
Air Kenya yesterday confirmed that three previously unserviceable airfields are now back in operation after the wave of torrential rains has, for the moment at least, passed. According to information received will the following airfields and air strips be served again by scheduled flights with immediate effect: Nanyuki Civil Airstrip – Nanyuki Kamok Airstrip – […]
#AirSeychelles relaunches residents fares between Mahe and Praslin
AIR SEYCHELLES INTRODUCES NEW RESIDENT FARES FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL (Posted 29th May 2018) Air Seychelles earlier today announced the re-introduction of resident fares which will offer more flexibility and choice for residents travelling between Mahé and Praslin with the introduction of different fare levels providing more choice on their desired flights. Set to be launched […]
More #IATA training opportunities
Satisfying your desire to learn Employees are driven to grow their abilities for a variety of reasons and airlines stand to benefit from this desire to train. According to the Association for Talent Development (ATD) companies with good training programs have a 24% higher profit marginthan those companies that spend less on training. LEARN MORE […]
#QatarAirways launches new menus for premium class passengers
NEW FIVE STAR FOOD FOR THE LEADING FIVE STAR AIRLINE (Posted 29th May 2018) Qatar Airways has launched an exciting new on-board dining experience for its Premium customers, starting with its European routes, which travelers from Eastern Africa can access via Doha. The new concepts include newly-designed tableware, in-flight dining menus, cutlery and chinaware that […]
#Rwanda’s tourism private sector continues to strive for improvements
UNDERSTANDING HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESS IN RWANDA (Posted 29th May 2018) The tourism private sector, led by the Tourism Chamber – now ably presided over by Ariella Kageruka, formerly of RwandAir – has again taken the initiative to bring their stakeholders together. On the 05th of June will an evening discussion take place at the […]
#WTM extends award nomination deadline for International Travel and Tourism Awards
Entry deadline extended to 8 June — so take your chance and enter today Hello ATC Readers, The International Travel & Tourism Awards is your chance to gain industry recognition for your work. So, we’re giving you more time to take part. Put the finishing touches on your entry and submit by midnight (BST) Friday […]
#AviaDev releases podcast series
Ahead of #AviaDev2018 has Jon Howell now released the full range of podcast interviews with leading aviation specialists from across Africa. Click on the illustration to get full access and listen to what they have to say. Meanwhile is registration still open for the conference this year which will take place in Cape Town at […]
#Reunion celebrates 100 years of #RolandGarros
Roland Garros, the legendary aviator and excellent amateur tennis player, was born in Saint-Denis Reunion on October 6, 1888. He died on October 5, 1918 during an aerial combat close to the end of World War I, aka the Great War. His celebrity first came from his sporting exploits by plane and especially from his […]
#Kampala Serena Hotel honoured by corporate governance body
FIRST RUNNER UP AMONG UGANDA’S CORPORATES RECOGNIZES KAMPALA SERENA’S TOP STANDING (Posted 28th May 2018) Mr. Anthony Chege, Country Manager, Serena Hotels Uganda receives the First Runners Up Award from Mr. Kamal Shah, Managing Partner from Grant Thornton Kenya. Kampala Serena Hotel received the First Runners up award under the Small & Medium Enterprises (SME) […]
#Fastjet on course for #Kigoma flights
KIGOMA TO BECOME FASTJET’S FIFTH DOMESTIC ROUTE IN #TANZANIA (Posted 28th May 2018) Fastjet has opened bookings, again, for Kigoma which is now set to become the airline’s fifth destination after Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Mwanza and Mbeya. Shown as a destination several months ago already – and then taken off again reportedly due to […]
#Malawi sets own #aviation milestone
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 […]
#UNWTO News May 2018
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili took office in January 2018. He presented the Organization’s management vision and priorities at the 108th session of the Executive Council, held on 23-25 May 2018 in San Sebastián, Spain. The management vision emphasizes the need to make tourism smarter, more competitive and more responsible towards the goal of establishing the […]
Air Seychelles orders new Airbus A320NEO
#AIRSEYCHELLES CONFIRMS ORDER OF #AIRBUS #A320NEO AIRCRAFT (Posted 28th May 2018) Air Seychelles has earlier today announced its first order of the new generation A320neo aircraft as part of the plan to renew its short / medium haul fleet and increase efficiency on its regional network. The order was signed by Air Seychelles Chief Executive […]
#Ghana – West Africa’s rising MICE hub
Another edition of #ATQNEWS from #Nigeria and beyond Ghana is becoming the MICE hub for West Africa as Tourism Minister Headlines Accra Weizo The Minister of Tourism Culture and Creative Arts for Ghana Honourable Catherine Afeku will host the Tourism day of Accra Weizo on the 23rd of June 2018. As Accra Reinforces its position […]
#BrusselsAirlines offers 20 percent rebates for oversease #MTNNYEGENYEGE festival visitors
Uganda’s communications giant MTN and Brussels Airlines are again supporting the Nyege Nyege Festival, which in 2018 will be held once more in Jinja, this year between the 06th and 09th of September. Writes the Brussels Airlines team in Kampala about the event – and eligibility for the 20 percent rebate on fares to Entebbe: […]
#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 28th 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 […]
#UNWTO’s Executive Council throws their support behind the SG’s agenda
UNWTO AGENDA AND NEW TEAM GET THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL’S THUMBS UP (Posted 28th May 2018) The city of San Sebastian, Spain hosted the 108th meeting of the Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) from 23-25 May. During the meeting, Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili obtained the support of this key governing body for the priorities […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 21 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 28th May 2018) The Editorial this week highlights Africa Day 2018 before moving to the recent successful tourism meeting in Mauritius. It touches also on Seychelles and its air-connectivity that must today be in search of […]
#IATA training changes with the times
Technology continues to penetrate the lives of people and organizations worldwide and has changed our customary ways of working and learning. We are striving to keep ahead of this tide of change and are developing innovative training solutions to meet the new demands placed on training decision makers today. From our new gaming app, to […]
#KichwaTembo airstrip in the #MasaiMara unserviceable
Air Kenya has confirmed that flights into the Kichwa Tembo airfield will be suspended due to ongoing heavy rains. The alternative airstrip for KICHWA TEMBO AIRSTRIP, include Mara Serena and Mara Angama and the airline requests travelers, travel agents and tour operators to liaise with the Air Kenya Reservations Desks on email. Other airlines flying […]
The latest edition of the Tourism Tattler – courtesy of Publisher Des Langkilde
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 23 May 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: The Golden Age of Timeshare Continue Reading Travel and Tourism Boosts African Economy Continue Reading A Traveller’s Guide to Vaping Continue Reading Attend an Exciting Golf Tournament Continue Reading Camping Essentials for a New Location Continue Reading Five Best Dive Locations in Mozambique […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Egypt tourism revenues jump 83 pct to $2.2 bln in Q1 – government official Reuters Egypt’s tourism revenues jumped 83.3 percent in the first quarter of 2018 to $2.2 billion, a government official told Reuters. The number of tourists who visited Egypt in that time jumped 37.1…Read more>> Rwanda becomes Arsenal’s first tourism partner […]
New EU data / privacy regulations come into effect tomorrow, 25th of May
As per the latest EU regulation on data protection and privacy has WordPress, the platform used by this publication, put measures into place to comply with said new regulations. For readers subscribed to this publication, you can opt out of receiving any further mails by clicking on the respective link and subsequent to this will […]
#UNWTO World Tourism Barometer April 2018
#AirSeychelles ups #Johannesburg flights to six a week
AIR SEYCHELLES INCREASES JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS TO SIX PER WEEK (Posted 21st May 2018) Air Seychelles has just announced that it will increase the frequency of its services between Seychelles and Johannesburg to six flights per week starting from Tuesday, 3 July, 2018. The new service has been introduced to meet the strong travel demand on […]
#IATA aviation training opportunities in #Istanbul
What is #Iftar … read on to find the answer
PROMOTING IFTAR MEALS HAS GENERATED MANY QUESTIONS FROM ATCNEWS.ORG READERS AND HERE IS THE ANSWER … MEANWHILE IT IS ‘RAMADHAN KAREEM’ TO ALL THE FAITHFUL … Iftar is the main meal of the fasting day, which occurs at sunset every day of Ramadan. The initial breaking of the fast isn’t a huge meal; it’s typically […]
