Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Zimbabwe: Harare Spends $20m On Roads Rehab All Africa The City of Harare says it has spent approximately $20 million on rehabilitation of the city’s road network with more than 80 kilometres having been tarred already…Read more>> TOURISM Ghana: E-Payment At Tourist Sites – Tourism Ministry All Africa The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and […]
More from ATCNews’ partner in #Nigeria
5 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAGOS TOURISM SUMMIT 2018 The maiden edition of the Lagos State Tourism Summit took place on Monday, 16th of April 2018, at Eko Hotel & Suites with over 700 tourism stakeholders present, including the Governor of Lagos State – Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, the ex-president of Ghana – Mr. John Mahama, the […]
Reunion Tourism happy with day 2 at World Travel Market Africa
ANOTHER GREAT DAY OF TRANSACTIONS AT WTM AFRICA FOR REUNION ISLAND (Posted 19th April 2018) WTM Africa 2018 – Day 2 Overview Day 2 of World Travel Market (WTM) Africa has brought to Reunion Island an array of opportunities to meet travel and trade specialists from all around Southern Africa, making it a hub for […]
Bigger.Better.Business – The Karibu Kilifair
KARIBU/KILIFAIR 2018 NEWS 04-2018 Bigger. Better. Business. The newly formed “KARIBU / KILIFAIR” will host 380+ exhibitors from East and Central Africa, 400+ international hosted & semi-hosted buyers, as well as approx. 4000 trade visitors during the 3 days of the fair from June 1-3, 2018. Become an EXHIBITOR Become a semi-hosted BUYER Apply here […]
#QatarAirways now provides full connectity on board their aircraft
GATE TO GATE CONNECTIVITY AN INDUSTRY FIRST (Posted 19th April 2018) Qatar Airways has earlier today announced that it is the first airline in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) to provide gate-to-gate internet connectivity onboard. A decision by Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) will allow the provision of internet service onboard aircraft […]
#SilverstoneAir ups frequencies on Kisumu and Mombasa routes
MORE FLIGHTS BETWEEN #NAIROBI AND #KISUMU AND #MOMBASA AND KISUMU (Posted 19th April 2018) Silverstone Air has announced that the double daily flights between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and Kisumu will be upped by a further three, bringing weekly departures from presently 14 to 17 overall. The airline will also add one more flight between Kisumu […]
#ARTA18 – Responsible Tourism Award winners announced at #WTMAfrica
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET AFRICA HOSTS RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARDS (Posted 18th April 2018) South African travel blogger Meruschka Govender, aka @MzansiGirl last evening moderated the African Responsible Tourism Awards 2018 ceremony at the Cape Town International Convention Centre as part of this year’s WTM Africa. Overall winner of the night was Wilderness Safaris which operates across […]
#Seychelles’ SHTA signs cooperation deal with #AirSeychelles
SEYCHELLES’ PRIVATE SECTOR TOURISM APEX BODY TO COLLABORATE WITH NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 18th April 2018) Air Seychelles and the Seychelles Hospitality and Tourism Association (SHTA) have earlier today signed an agreement aimed at supporting the promotion of hotels and guesthouses in Seychelles. As part of the deal, members of the SHTA will be able to […]
#ReunionTourism reports excellent opening day at #WTMAfrica
GREAT START TO #AFRICA’S GREATEST TRAVEL WEEK (Posted 18th April 2018) Opening its doors this morning to the travel industry, World Travel Market (WTM) Africa got off to a great start with an influx of travel trade visiting the Reunion Island Tourism stand (D14). Exhibiting at WTM Africa since its inception in 2014, this Indian […]
Asilia Hotels top list of African companies committed to ‘Responsible Tourism’
#ASILIA LEADS IN AFRICA (Posted 18th April 2018) Asilia was just rated as the company in Africa which is most committed to responsible tourism standards in Africa, according to a Fair Trade Tourism review of certified safari lodges and camps. “We are extremely proud to be singled out by Fair Trade Tourism as a leading […]
#TourismTattler latest edition comes from WTM Africa in Cape Town
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE TOURISM TATTLER (Posted 18th April 2018) Weekly Travel News Update Wed 18 April 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: TOMSA Levy Feedback Sessions Continue Reading 2018 African Responsible Tourism Awards Continue Reading Wine Tourism to Capitalise on Big Data Continue Reading Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Upgrades Continue Reading Wesgro Trade […]
Prioritize Tourism does #UNWTO tell the G20 leaders
G20 LEADERS ASKED TO GIVE TOURISM PRIORITY (Posted 18th April 2018) The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) joined the Ministers of Tourism of the G20 economies meeting in Buenos Aires in calling upon the G20 leaders to consider including tourism in their Agenda for its capacity to create more and better jobs. In his meeting with […]
Qatar Airways set for major codeshare deals with Air Italy
#AIRITALY AND #QATARAIRWAYS SIGN MAJOR CODESHARE DEAL (Posted 18th April 2018) (Air Italy’s new livery on a Boeing B737MAX) Qatar Airways has just announced a new codeshare agreement with Air Italy, starting 24th of April. The new agreement provides codeshares on Air Italy’s routes between Milan-Malpensa Airport and six domestic cities across Italy, including Catania […]
Air Seychelles moves sales office from the airport into the city of Victoria
AIR SEYCHELLES MERGES AIRPORT AND CITY SALES OFFICES (Posted 18th April 2018) Air Seychelles has moved its Airport Sales Office to its Mahe Sales Office in Victoria effective yesterday, 17th of April 2018. The move to the Mahe Sales Office located in the Independence House will enable the airline to enhance operational efficiencies and improve […]
Seychelles Island Foundation holds AGM at Vallee’ de Mai centre
#SEYCHELLES COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Posted 18th April 2018) The Seychelles Island Foundation, managers of the archipelagos’ two UNESCO World Heritage Sites Aldabra Atoll and Vallee’ de Mai, recently held their annual general meeting, the 38th in fact. The board decided to hold the meeting at the visitor centre of the Vallee’ de Mai National […]
WTM announces new International Travel & Tourism Award scheme
We shine a spotlight on the industry’s outstanding businesses and people We’re proud to introduce the first-ever International Travel & Tourism Awards. Taking place on 6 November 2018 at Tobacco Dock in London, the Awards are your chance to showcase your very best – simply enter a submission into one or more of the 13 […]
From ‘Further Down South’ come the latest news about Zambia
#ZAMBIA NEWS UPDATES FROM ‘THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 18th April 2018) Inside this latest edition ATC readers this week find: Livingstone Golf Course LAPS – Cats and dog Bridge collapse Kasanka Elephants causing trouble Batoka Dam conflicting reports Overnight sleeper train from Vic Falls to Hwange Simon, the wild dog, saved […]
Karibu / KiliFair eyes over 4.000 trade visitors
JOINING HANDS PAYS OFF AS KARIBU / KILIFAIR AIM AT NEW VISITOR RECORD (Posted 18th April 2018) After several years of bitter rivalry, which also left the tourism industry in a bind which fair – the two were held only two weeks and 70 kilometres apart – has the announcement last year of the two […]
#AirTanzania to resume regional flights when new aircraft join the fleet
#UGANDA #KENYA #RWANDA #BURUNDI ON THE AIR TANZANIA HORIZON (Posted 18th April 2018) (Bombardier artist impression of the CS300 and the Q400NG in Air Tanzania livery) With a fleet of now four aircraft, three new Bombardier Q400NG turboprop and one almost derelict aged Q300, have Air Tanzania’s plans to expand their destinations across the region […]
Sacked Kenya Airways staff in Nigeria vows to go to court
KENYA AIRWAYS FACING COURT ACTION BY NIGERIAN STAFF (Posted 18th April 2018) Information received from regular sources in Lagos suggests that the more than 20 staff sacked by Kenya Airways in Nigeria will take their grievances to court. Kenya Airways, after long simmering labour disputes with their Nigerian staff, opted to hand their operational handling […]
Kenya Airports Authority caves in to pressure
NEW PARKING CHARGES SUSPENDED TO ALLOW FOR ‘CONSULTATIONS‘ (Posted 18th April 2018) Kenya Airports Authority has, notably via Twitter, announced the suspension of the highly controversial new parking fees only days after they were put into effect. ‘ We would like to notify the general public that KAA has put on hold the propped new […]
#WTMAfrica opens in the morning
KEY AFRICAN TOURISM EVENT Stand Enquiry Why Exhibit New to Exhibiting Event Programme EXPERIENCE THE WORLD AT WTM AFRICA TOMORROW! WTM Africa 2018 opens its doors tomorrow! Doors open at 10h00 and a full schedule of opening and closing times are as follows: • Wednesday 10h00 – 19h00 • Thursday 10h00 – 18h00 • Friday […]
#IATA says greater data use under global standards key to managing future demand
DEVELOPING GLOBAL STANDARDS AND INCREASING DATA USE KEY AREAS FOR IATA (Posted 17th April 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged aviation stakeholders to follow global standards and make greater use of operational data in order to safely accommodate an additional 3.8 billion air travelers by 2036. Speaking at the Safety and Flight Operations […]
Nigeria Travel Week – Second edition set for November 19th to 25th
EXPLORE.ENGAGE.EXPERIENCE – THE NIGERIA TRAVEL WEEK’S SECOND EDITION TAKES SHAPE (Posted 17th April 2018) Mr. Efetobo Awhana of Avantgarde Tours in Lagos has earlier today confirmed to this correspondent on the sidelines of ILTM – the International Luxury Travel Market in Cape Town – that the second edition of the Nigeria Travel Week will this […]
Fantastic Fancourt launches their own new lifestyle magazine
FANCOURT SEEKS NEW WAYS TO SHARE THEIR LIFESTYLE EXPERIENCE (Posted 17th April 2018) In keeping with a desire to offer only the best of experiences and memorable hospitality, the landmark 5* Fancourt Hotel, located on the Garden Route, will be launching a brand new contemporary lifestyle magazine in July 2018 – available to guests, residents […]
#AirSeychelles lives up to Vanilla Island Cooperation
#MAYOTTE DELEGATION TRAVELS TO #DJIBOUTI ON AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 17th April 2018) Air Seychelles today carried the Mayotte sports delegation from Mayotte to Djibouti on a special flight chartered for the 2018 Commission de la Jeunesse et des Sports de l’Océan Indien (CJSOI) games. Operated at full capacity, the 136-seat Airbus A320 took off from […]
Coastal Aviation shifts Kwajoni flights to Tanga due to adverse weather conditions
URGENT OPERATIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT COASTAL AVIATION FLIGHTS With immediate effect are all Coastal flights to Kwajoni airstrip being diverted to Tanga airport, due to the ongoing rains which are making the airstrip marshy. The situation will revert to normal scheduling when Kwajoni has dried out. Please check with Coastal Reservations on reservations@coastal.co.tz for more information. […]
News updates from Air Kenya
HOME GM’S MESSAGE FEATURES NEWS UPDATES Dear ATC Readers, In a Fable at Naibor Male hormones have turned the ostrich’s legs red. He flaps his great black plumes exposing white wing tips against the variation…. Rescuing Bongos from the Brink of Extinction Today it is almost impossible to see a bongo because less than […]
Jambojet launches 10.000 seat special offer
Women in Tourism
#UNWTO SUPPORTS THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN TOURISM (Posted 17th April 2018) The 63rd meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas, organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the National Tourism Secretariat of Paraguay (Asunción, 12-13 April 2018), highlighted the importance of advancing towards greater gender equity in tourism so that the […]
