#Africa #Tourism Leadership Forum gives details on their award scheme
AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP AWARDS – A LOOK BEHIND THE SCENES (Posted 15th July 2018) Africa Tourism Partners and its Africa Tourism Leadership Forum – ATLF strategic partners are excited to announce the first-ever Africa Tourism Leadership Awards (ATLA). These Awards will be presented on 31st of August in Accra, Ghana. These are Pan-African tourism leadership […]
EWA Air of Mayotte signs purchase agreement for two ATR72-600
#EWAAIR SET FOR TWO MORE #ATR72-600’S (Posted 15th July 2018) Ewa Air, the home airline of the French Indian Ocean island region of Mayotte, has confirmed that an agreement has been reached with ATR for the delivery of two ATR72-600 aircraft. Delivery is due before the end of the year and the new aircraft will […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 28 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 15th July 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Routes Africa 2018. b. African Tourism Board – Where Africa becomes one tourism destination. c. Ethiopian & Eritrea dialogue a positive news for ‘Brand Africa’. d. Kenya […]
News from #Porini’s Ol Kinyei Conservancy
The latest news and wildlife sightings from Ol Kinyei Conservancy in the Maasai Mara brought to you by Nirmalya Banerjee at Porini Cheetah Camp. Ol Kinyei Conservancy is 18700 acres of pristine wilderness that has been set aside as a wildlife reserve. Located within the Serengeti-Mara eco-system, it is renowned for its unspoiled and breathtaking […]
#STTAKenya offers training sessions how to truly engage with communities
#COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT – A KEY ELEMENT OF MAKING THE #TOURISM INDUSTRY SUSTAINABLE (Posted 15th July 2018) The Sustainable Tourism and Travel Agenda in Nairobi, founded and led by Judy Kepher-Gona, has once again taken the lead to highlight a growing problem in the industry. Some time ago it was the issue of greenwashing by companies, at […]
#KenyaAirways ditches #Jeddah
FLIGHTS TO SAUDI ARABIA TO END IN SEPTEMBER (Posted 14th July 2018) News are emerging that Kenya Airways intends to halt their flights to the city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia with a source close to the airline attributing the decision to ‘network and fleet optimization‘, a vague phrase often used when a route does […]
#BrusselsAirlines to fly Cathay Pacific passengers beyond Brussels under codeshare deal
BRUSSELS AIRLINES GIVES CATHAY PACIFIC PASSENGERS 7 ADDED CODESHARE DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE (Posted 14th July 2018) Cathay Pacific has, following the signing of a major codeshare deal with Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian last year, now also signed a similar agreement with Brussels Airlines. The new deal will allow passengers from the four weekly Cathay Pacific […]
8 Eastern Black Rhinos die while being transferred to other locations
#CONSERVATION FRATERNITY IN #SHOCK AS 8 #RHINOS DIE WHILE BEING RELOCATED BY #KWS (Posted 13th July 2018) (File photo of the endangered Eastern Black Rhino) Eight out of fourteen rhinos earmarked for relocation died, and going by information received, some time ago already, with the Kenya Wildlife Service being blamed for sitting on the information, […]
#Africa is challenged to participate in SITE survey to improve MICE data
SURVEY DEADLINE LOOMS ON MONDAY AS AFRICA UNDER-REPRESENTED IN JD POWER RESEARCH SURVEY WHICH #SITE IS CONDUCTING (Posted 13th July 2018) YOUR PROFESSIONAL OPINION IS URGENTLY REQUIRED Take a few minutes and ensure that the African voices are heard in the ongoing, and soon ending, global survey which is conducted by JD Power research survey […]
#KlaRestaurantWeek – August 01st to 11th
43 RESTAURANTS ACROSS KAMPALA – 10 DAYS OF CULINARY DELIGHTS AS THE KAMPALA RESTAURANT WEEK IS HEADING TOWARDS ITS 2018 EDITION
#KTB backpacks on #Obama visit to #Kenya to promote Western Kenya’s tourism attractions
OBAMA VISIT A SHOT IN THE ARM OF PROMOTING TOURISM TO THE LAKE VICTORIA REGION OF KENYA (Posted 13th July 2018) Speaking ahead of former U.S. President Barack Obama’s visit to Kenya scheduled for 15th to 16th July 2018, KTB Chief Executive Officer Dr. Betty Radier has said work is already ongoing to identify tourism […]
#Reunion’s #volcano #LePitonDeLaFournaise erupts for the third time this year
SPECTACULAR SIGHTS OVER REUNION ISLAND AS VOLCANO ERUPTS AGAIN (Posted 13th July 2018) After two eruptions earlier this year on April 03rd and 27th has the Piton de la Fournaise, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, just erupted a third time this year, and on no other day but Friday July 13th. […]
Anyone heading to #Livingstone #Zambia for the #CommonwealthLawConference?
Be the First to Register for CLC 2019 8-12 April, 2019 | Livingstone, Zambia Only minutes away from the Victoria Falls, one of the Natural Wonders of the World, Livingstone is one of the most romantic destinations on the Africa continent. It is rich in culture and history, with a host of adventure and adrenaline […]
#oneworld News …
oneworld News oneworld is millennials’ favourite airline alliance again Friday, 13 July 2018 (Don’t be scared, just another day) Millennials have voted oneworld® the best airline alliance for the third time, confirming its position as the world’s most highly prized airline alliance. oneworld has been named Favorite Airline Alliance in The Trazees awards, presented by […]
The Blue Swan Daily Global Aviation News Update
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS British Airways’ new Executive Club rewards scheme app will deliver a more personalised loyalty offer Loyalty remains a key ingredient of the airline marketing mix and new technologies are allowing them to offer an enhanced and more personalised menu to….. More European nations are ‘energising the world with innovation’, Asian economies are rising […]
#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 13th July 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 […]
Nana Gecaga of #KICC joins #ICCA #Africa Chapter as Deputy Chair
KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE CEO NANA GECAGA JOINS ICCA AFRICA CHAPTER (Posted 13th July 2018) ICCA’s Africa Chapter has announced the election of Nana Gecaga, CEO of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, to their panel as Deputy Chairperson. Nana will serve a two year term during which she will work with her colleagues […]
#BreakingNews as Mohammed Hersi joins the #ARPGroup as Director of Group Operations
MOHAMMED HERSI JOINS THE ARP TRAVEL GROUP AS GROUP OPERATIONS DIRECTOR (Posted 13th July 2018) Kenya Tourism Federation Chairman Mohammed Hersi has joined the ARP Travel Group as Operations Director with immediate effect. The ARP Travel Group includes such brand names like Pollmans’ Tours and Safaris in Kenya and Ranger Safaris in Tanzania but also […]
Users of #UBER in #Kenya to pay more for their rides
STRIKE ACTION RESULTS IN #UBER #TAXIFY AND OTHERS TO RAISE TARIFFS (Posted 13th July 2018) An on and off strike by drivers over the past two weeks, associated with app based taxi hailing services like Uber and Taxify, among others, has resulted in a deal being brokered through the Kenyan Ministry of Transport, raising the […]
#BrusselsAirlines’ and #Tomorrowland’s partnership continues into the 7th year
BRUSSELS AIRLINES AND TOMORROWLAND – UNITING THE WORLD IN #BELGIUM (Posted 13th July 2018) For the seventh year in a row Brussels Airlines organizes party flights from all over the world to bring 11,571 festival goers to Tomorrowland in Boom. With 240 party flights the company brings music fans from 83 different airports to Belgium, […]
#AviaDev2018 Conference White Paper now available
AVIADEV #AFRICA’S PROCEEDINGS NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE (Posted 13th July 2018) Following the successful AviaDev Africa event in Cape Town are the organizers of the event now sharing the white paper highlighting the key findings from the conference. This release comes in addition to the previous publication of YouTube clips of the conference sessions and […]
Part of #Cairo international airport’s fuel depot on fire
MANY INJURED AS FUEL TANKS EXPLODE NEAR CAIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 13th July 2018) A massive explosion, heard across much of the city of Cairo, has occurred late yesterday evening at or near the international airport, where reportedly two tanks of a fuel depot were going up in flames. No official explanations were given at […]
#Nigeria and #Kenya leads Hotel Growth in #Africa
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. Nigerian students build airplanes at Mexico aviation factory Chinese tourists are heading to Africa to avoid the summer heat Ethiopian Airlines […]
The Blue Swan Daily Aviation News Updates
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS ‘Workcation’ – buzzword or a new way to satisfy wanderlust? Millennial interest in a ‘workcation’ has lifted the concept to buzzword status rivalling bleisure. But, for now, it is too early to tell how much….. More It could get easier to travel in the US if the FAA is able to achieve its […]
#IATA shares the latest financial data of the global aviation trends
IATA’S LATEST FINANCIAL UPDATES ON THE AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 12th July 2018) Key points shared by the IATA Financial Monitor: The latest financial data from the industry show that airline profitability was strengthening in Q1 2018 compared to the same quarter a year ago, while cash flow generation in the industry also picked up. That […]
#IATA strengthens commitment to the #UN’s #SustainableDevelopmentGoals
IATA PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN SUPPORTING THE UN’S SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA (Posted 12th July 2018) The International Air Transport Association announced that, as part of its strong support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it will introduce new pricing of most of its training courses to make them more accessible to developing nations. "Aviation […]
#TourismNews from #Zambia #Zimbabwe and beyond
THE #LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY’S LATEST EDITION IS OUT (Posted 12th July 2018) Here comes the latest edition of Gill Staden’s Livingstone bi-Weekly which ATCNews.org has permission to share with readers. Inside Mazabuka Road Traffic Cops Rules Row Zambia Schedule Conservation South Luangwa de-snaring Mural in Mfuwe Wild Ride through Kafue National Park Land for expansion in […]
Tunnel or no tunnel on #Mahe – that is now the question in the #Seychelles
TUNNEL OPTION BEING STUDIED ON SEYCHELLES’ MAIN ISLAND OF MAHE (Posted 12th July 2018) Traffic jams, even in what is generally thought to be the smallest capital city in the world, Victoria on the Seychelles’ main island of Mahe, have been a growing concern and become an annoyance for many, as the entry into the […]
New #PullmanHotel opening now expected in H1 of 2019
MORE BEDS FOR #NAIROBI AS PULLMAN AIMS FOR H1 2019 OPENING (Posted 12th July 2018) Nairobi’s second CBD, Westlands, is set to get yet more beds when during the first half of 2019 the Pullman Hotel is expected to open its doors with a whopping 340 rooms. The local investors, going by the cost of […]
#KwitaIzina2018 – Conservation is Life
#RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD KICKS OFF KWITA IZINA 2018 PREPARATIONS IN EARNEST (Posted 12th July 2018) The Rwanda Development Board yesterday revealed the Kwita Izina activity roadmap for 2018 during a press conference at Kigali Convention and Exhibition Village. The theme of this year’s event is ‘Conservation is Life’. Kwita Izina, a uniquely Rwandan event, was […]
