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INDUSTRY ANALYSIS “It’s time to disrupt the disruptors” – Uber Elevate has ambitious plans to take us all into the air Just ten years ago and the name Uber was little known outside of perhaps the minds of a small group of individuals that were seeking….. More European Bank for Reconstruction & Development takes a […]
Sheraton Kampala embarks on refurbishment
#KAMPALASHERATON STARTS TO UPGRADE ROOM PRODUCT (Posted 27th June 2018) Four floors of the Sheraton Kampala Hotel are earmarked to undergo a major transformation as the room product is being upgraded. It is understood that the 07th floor of the hotel is already close to being reopened again, having been taken out of operation, and […]
#Zambia News updates from the ‘Livingstone biWeekly’
NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA, #ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 27th June 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 […]
Addis Ababa to Asmara – Will a vision turn to reality?
WILL #ETHIOPIANAIRLINES RESUME FLIGHTS TO ASMARA SOON? (Posted 27th June 2018) As the winds of peace sweep through the Horn of Africa, blown across the region by a courageous new Prime Minister in Addis Ababa, and delegations begin to make their way between the two long estranged capitals, is speculation growing that Ethiopian Airlines may […]
#TourismTattler’s latest edition now available for ATCNews readers
The latest edition of the Tourism Tattler – courtesy of Publisher Des Langkilde Petrol Price Impacts on Tourism continue reading
#Fastjet says they need more funding or else …
FASTJET MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE URGENT NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING AS STORM CLOUDS GATHER OVER A MAJOR SHAREHOLDER (Posted 27th June 2018) On the 05th of June did Fastjet announce that it had entered into an unsecured loan agreement with third parties, Annunaki Investments (Private) Limited ("Annunaki") and SSCG Africa Holdings ("SSCG"), in order to […]
#AviaDev2018 publishes presentations
AVIADEV IN CAPE TOWN – READ AND SEE WHAT UNTIL NOW ONLY ATTENDEES WERE PRIVY TO … (Posted 27th June 2018) There has been a constant inflow of messages on all platforms and mails, enquiring when more details of the recently concluded AviaDev2018 aviation conference in Cape Town would be available. Well, it has taken […]
#’UNWTO says international #tourism growth exceeds expectations
SIX PERCENT GROWTH IN INTERNATIONAL TOURISM EXCEEDS FORECASTS (Posted 27th June 2018) International tourist arrivals grew 6% in the first four months of 2018, compared to the same period last year, not only continuing the strong 2017 trend, but exceeding UNWTO’s forecast for 2018. Growth was led by Asia and the Pacific (+8%) and Europe […]
#Seychelles sees continued growth in #tourism arrivals
SEYCHELLES RECORDS 2 PERCENT MORE ARRIVALS IN FIRST HALF OF 2018 (Posted 27th June 2018) The growth of visitor arrivals this year continues, albeit at a reduced rate of presently only 2 percent over the record breaking year of 2017, has information received from the Seychelles Tourism Board revealed. Since the beginning of the year […]
#BrusselsAirport News
Brussels Airport turns 60! Today, Brussels Airport is a state-of-the-art modern airport, offering direct flights to 238 destinations for travellers and cargo. Over 60,000 people are directly or indirectly employed at the airport. We’d like to take you on a trip through 60 years worth of Brussels Airport history. An emotional story filled with historical […]
#RwandAir Remembers
#KWIBUKA 24 – TIME TO REMEMBER AND TIME TO REAFFIRM THE ‘NEVER AGAIN‘ (Posted 27th June 2018) Friday the 29th of June marks the end of the annual remembrance period Rwanda observes, to honour the fallen of the 1994 Genocide and to continue stand firm in the face of continued aggression by the perpetrators to […]
#Africa needs to #AimHigher
PEACE HYDE OPENS SKILLS CENTRE IN #LAGOS he AHA skills acquisition center is designed to train unemployed youth and grassroot entrepreneurs as well as startups through its innovative Mind-set Reorientation and Design Thinking Curriculum (MRDT) to build scalable and sustainable businesses Named as a powerful woman on the continent by CNN, Media Entrepreneur and Head […]
#Kigali #SiAA2018 Conference – registration now open
The 6th Safety in African Aviation (SiAA) Conference will be held in Kigali, Rwanda on 13 & 14 September. Book your place today and save up to 20%. The early bird special of US$ 350 ends the 30th of July. This year’s conference will provide an independent forum for safety stakeholders to build partnerships, share […]
#UNWTO and #Globalia support #tourism startups with innovative competition
UNWTO AND GLOBALIA LAUNCH NOVEL COMPETITION FOR TOURISM STARTUPS (Posted 26th June 2018) World Tourism Organization and Globalia announce the first and largest worldwide competition for tourism startups This pioneering initiative for the tourism sector reaches out to 164 countries to find startups aiming to transform tourism. Whether tech-based or non-technological, early-stage or more mature, […]
#Reunion island markets key attractions for adventure tourists
Reunion Island | The Top 3 Land-Based Activities Reunion Island holds a variety of wonders to be uncovered by the curious explorer, and it is the unique activities and experiences that set it apart from other tropical destinations. Reunion Island is only a short 4-hour flight with Air Austral and a great visa-free option for […]
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INDUSTRY ANALYSIS Uber’s London court case has ramifications that stretch far beyond Europe and the regulation of ride-sharing operators While experts predict a softer approach to business will likely help see ride-sharing specialist Uber be successful in its appeal to win back its London….. More Air Belgium’s Charleroi selection has shown there is clearly life […]
Flying ‘heavy’ across #Tanzania with #AuricAir? No longer the problem it once was!
Auric Air offers pre-purchase of additional baggage allowance. – Excess Baggage is the additional weight you intend to carry beyond the permitted Free Baggage Allowance. – Excess Baggage is available in slabs of 10kgs. – Excess baggage cost: $60.00 & $30.00. – Cost varies on the route/class booked. – Maximum 4 slabs (40kgs) additional luggage […]
Meet #ChefEshton of the #KampalaSerenaHotel
MEET THE MAN BEHIND THE KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL’S CULINARY SUCCESS (Posted 26th June 2018) (Chef Eshton – one of Africa’s rising culinary stars) Bravely embracing the culinary world at a tender age when the choice to become a Chef in africa was largely shunned, Chef Eshton has made remarkable career leaps placing him as one […]
ATCNews.org now features #CAPA aviation news updates
ATCNEWS.ORG EXPANDING MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE MORE #AVIATION CONTENT TO READERS (Posted 26th June 2018) At the recently concluded #AviaDev2018 event in Cape Town did a meeting between old friends take place. Richard Maslen, formerly of Routes and now full time running his own company by the name of Maslen Aviation Consultancy and I both […]
#Ghana Tourism follows through after ‘Women in Tourism Summit’
GHANA TOURISM AUTHORITY AND ‘EVOLVIN’ WOMEN’ SIGN MOU FOLLOWING THE WOMEN IN TOURISM SUMMIT GHANA 2018 (Posted 26th June 2018) The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Evolvin’ Women, a talent sourcing platform for women in hospitality based in the United Arab Emirates. Evolvin’ Women is a social enterprise that […]
The latest #NdegeNews from #AirKenya
Mapping Dolphins and Whales in Watamu Takwa Ruins from Manda Bay Resort A Day’s Hike Samburu Intrepids Samburus are also referred to as butterfly people. This is because we wear bright colors which… Families At A Water Hole The children are overexcited and squabble in the back of the Land Cruiser… Sundowner […]
#ProteaHotels again named #SouthAfrica’s ‘Coolest Hotel Brand’
PROTEA HOTELS RETAINS STANDING IN SOUTH AFRICA (Posted 25th June 2018) In an announcement highlighting the brand’s appeal in the South African market, Marriott International (www.Marriott.com) earlier today announced that Protea Hotels by Marriott® (www.ProteaHotels.com) has been named the country’s Coolest Hotel Brand in the Sunday Times Generation Next Survey 2018. This is the 8th […]
Tourists visiting #Rwanda set for #paramotor experience
PARAMOTORING COMING TO RWANDA (Posted 25th June 2018) The Rwanda Development Board in partnership with the Rwanda Flying Club and the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority is set to introduce paramotoring or also known as powered paragliding to its adventure tourism offerings. Paramotoring is a form of paragliding where the pilot wears a motor on his […]
#EthiopianAirlines signs major engine deal with General Electric
#US DELEGATION SIGNS MAJOR DEALS WITH ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES WHILE IN ADDIS ABABA (Posted 25th June 2018) U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce Gilbert Kaplan led a large delegation of U.S. businesses and officials from across the U.S. government on a visit to Ethiopian Airlines. Kaplan met with Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam to discuss potential ways […]
Akagera’s Quarterly Newsletter April to June 2018
© KYLE DE NOBREGA AND RUTH NUSSBAUM Welcome to the second quarterly newsletter of 2018. Can you believe we are half way through the year already? The rains finally subsided from a very wet season and the park is probably looking its best. May – June is characterized by lush green vegetation against a backdrop […]
#Africa #Rugby #GoldCup – the official podcast
VIDEO NEWS RELEASE: Official Podcast for the 2018 Africa Gold Cup: Namibia vs Tunisia & Morocco vs. Kenya – Review Show Watch the video
#Rwanda launches cycling tourism in earnest
NEW TOURISM OFFERINGS MAKE DESTINATION RWANDA EVEN MORE ATTRACTIVE (Posted 24th June 2018) When the Congo Nile Trail, a 224 kilometre long stretch along Lake Kivu between Cyangugu and Gisenyi, was launched in late 2011 did neighbouring countries wonder what that was all about. A trail, to be hiked, biked or boated – or of […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 25 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 24th June 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. 29th June Independence Day of Seychelles and our National Day. b. Air Seychelles confirms the appointment of Charles Johnstone. c. Coco de Mer will be exported – […]
#Uganda’s #Rhino Sanctuary at #Ziwa records another birth
#DISNEY #ANIMALKINGDOM DONATION PAYS OFF AS NANDI’S THIRD CALF GIVES BIRTH FOR THE FIRST TIME (Posted 22nd June 2018) Angie Genade, Executive Director of Uganda’s only rhino sanctuary at Ziwa – run by the Rhino Fund Uganda – and her staff are jubilant as another rhino baby was born the day before yesterday. First time […]
Is #Tanzania shooting herself in the foot with constant tax increases on #tourism services?
TANZANIA’S AIR OPERATORS LAMENT VAT DECISION ON AIR SERVICES (Posted 22nd June 2018) Coastal has just sent out the following information about a likely massive increase in air service bills should VAT become effective on 01st of July this year: Dear Esteemed Customer, We would like to bring to your attention some important changes in […]
