#IATA reports continued strong demand for air travel
RECORD LOAD FACTORS IN FEBRUARY FOR IATA AIRLINES (Posted 05th April 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a rebound in traffic growth following the slower demand experienced in January, which was owing to temporary factors including the later timing of the Lunar New Year in 2018. […]
#Fastjet confirms intention to purchase three #ATR72’s
ATR72’S TO ENTER FASTJET SERVICE IN JUNE (Posted 05th April 2018) Further to the announcement issued on 29th of September 2017, Fastjet, the low-cost African airline, today announced its intention to exercise its option to purchase outright three ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft and the entering into of a US$12m loan agreement with Solenta Aviation Holdings Limited […]
‘A Window on #Zambia’ …
Enjoy Gill Staden’s latest publication, the March edition of ‘A Window on Zambia‘ giving a great overview of the tourism offerings visitors can expect when visiting Zambia and its many attractions. Writes Gill in her opening: Zambia is still very wet. We call this time our Emerald Season because the land is green and alive. […]
#Rwanda’s #Zipline drone operation introduces faster UAV’s
ZIPLINE RWANDA INVESTS IN NEW FASTER UAV’S (Posted 05th April 2018) Zipline Rwanda yesterday unveiled the fastest commercial delivery drone presently available in the market. Zipline’s mission is to bring life-saving medicine to the most difficult to reach remote and otherwise hard to access places in Rwanda and beyond. The Silicon Valley-based company operates the […]
#AirAustral scoops airline award
‘BEST AIRLINE WEBSITE 2018‘ FOR AIR AUSTRAL (Posted 05th April 2018) Air Austral received the "Best Website" award at the French Golden Travel Awards 2018, held recently at the legendary Lido in Paris. This 10th edition has recognized the best companies in the tourism sector through ten categories of "Travel Gold". Marie-Joseph Malé, Chief Executive […]
#UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili meets President of Azerbaijan
UNWTO LEADERSHIP CONTINUES MEET AND GREET TOUR (Posted 04th April 2018) The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili met H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of Republic of Azerbaijan to discuss the development of the tourism sector in the country and how to further strengthen cooperation between Azerbaijan and UNWTO. The following issues […]
Sauti Za Busara – Planning ahead for 2019
Sauti za Busara 2019: Call for Artists Sauti za Busara 2018: United in Music Thanks to Donors & Sponsors Contact Busara The next edition of Sauti Za Busara will take place on #Zanzibar (Unguja) between February 07th to 10th next year. The call for artists is open until the 31st of July 2018 and for […]
#IATA confirms air cargo in February up by nearly 7 percent
AIR CARGO CONTINUES TO SHOW STRONG GROWTHWITH #AFRICA SHOWING THE FASTEST RISE (Posted 04th April 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2018 showing a 6.8% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. Adjusting for […]
#Bombardier hopeful for add on orders from #Jambojet
JAMBOJET TO EXPAND FLEET AS AIRLINE EYES MORE ROUTES (Posted 04th April 2018) Following the launch of flights to Entebbe, Jambojet’s first regional destination beyond their hitherto exclusive domestic operations across Kenya, are signals emerging that the airline is eyeing more regional flights in line with approvals received from the Kenyan CAA. Jambojet, in a […]
#WTMAfrica2018 – just two weeks away now
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE VISITOR REGISTRATION VENUE AT THE CAPE TOWN CONVENTION CENTRE For more information visit the World Travel Market Africa website here : africa.wtm.com
#Reunion’s Piton de la Fournaise erupts again
MAJOR FIREWORKS ON REUNION AS VOLCANO ERUPTS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 2018 (Posted 03rd April 2018) At 11 hrs yesterday did the Piton de la Fournaise erupt again for the first time in 2018. After some tremors recorded throughout the month of January and February, suggesting another eruption was on the way, the active […]
Check out these fares and timetable …
JAMBOJET’S ENTEBBE FLIGHTS – TWICE A DAY (Posted 03rd April 2018)
Kampala Serena Hotel – The all new features
INNOVATION IS THE KEY TO STAY ON TOP OF THE GAME IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY (Posted 03rd April 2018) The Kampala Serena Hotel, a member of the global luxury hotel cooperation ‘The Leading Hotels of the World‘ has for long been Kampala’s top address when business and leisure travelers come to the Ugandan capital. Food […]
#Wakanda the new catch phrase for visitors to Africa
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 […]
#Bombardier Q400NG finally makes it to Dar es Salaam
EASTER EGG SURPRISE FOR TANZANIA AS NEW AIRCRAFT FINALLY TOUCHES DOWN IN DAR (Posted 03rd April 2018) (Photo by Dave Potter / Jetphotos taken in Southend / UK) After sitting on the ground in Heraklion / Crete for several days, giving the crew and those onboard a paid for holiday, did Air Tanzania’s third Bombardier […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 13 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 02nd April 2018) The Editorial this week starts by wishing everyone a Happy Easter. It touches on the reality that the first quarter of the year has now elapsed, and the successes and challenges that we […]
The End of the Great War – #Kenya Remembers
LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES PREVENT THE ‘PATROL IN ZAMBIA‘ BUT EVENT IN KENYA ON COURSE (Posted 02nd April 2018) Plans to stage a great commemorative ‘Patrol‘ in a very remote part of Northern Zambia at Mbala, where the German troops finally surrendered when they belatedly learned of the Armistice having been signed in Europe two weeks earlier […]
#KampalaSerena’s Pearl of Africa Restaurant – beyond and above the French Week
FRENCH WEEK EVERY DAY WITH CHEF ESHTON (Posted 01st of April 2018) Food Festivals and Food Weeks have in recent years become increasingly popular in Kampala as the level of sophistication by diners has advanced, not quite yet matching the culinary scene in Nairobi overall but definitely getting there. The ‘Gout de France‘ event celebrates […]
The #Fisayo tells of more things about herself and life in #Lagos #Nigeria
Hello! My name is Fisayo Olayinka-Bello, I am a Nigerian Lifestyle, Travel and Inspirational blogger, and Vlogger (yes I have a Youtube channel, Click here to join in on the AWESOMENESS)… Asides Blogging & Vlogging, I am Chartered Human Resource Professional (ACIPM), with a B.Sc. in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management. One interesting thing […]
#BreakingNews as #AirTanzania’s third Bombardier Q400NextGen finally enroute to Dar es Salaam
DELIVERY OF THIRD #BOMBARDIER Q400NG EXPECTED TO BOOST AIR TANZANIA OPERATIONS (Posted 31st March 2018) (Photo by Dave Potter / Jetphotos) Air Tanzania’s third brand new Q400NextGen is expected to arrive in Dar es Salaam tomorrow following a four day ferry flight after the aircraft was released and could finally commence its delivery run. Taking […]
HAPPY EASTER!
HAPPY EASTER FROM THE SHERATON KAMPALA HOTEL
#Kenya plans ‘Mega Promotion’ alongside #MKTE2018
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. Kenya plans mega promotion in October to drive tourism growth Plateau State Commissioner of Tourism promises Support for Nigerian Tour Operators […]
The Fisayo’s first TV feature this year
I am super duper excited for this opportunity! …as you can tell from the title, I was interviewed on TV – the first of 2018 – and we spoke mostly about travels in Nigeria, also about my brand “TheFisayo”, and the business side of my YouTube videos. This was on “Television Continental” (a popular TV […]
RwandAir begins to serve Rwandan speciality coffee on board their flights
RWANDAIR KEEN TO IMPROVE RWANDAN CATERING CONTENT (Posted 30th March 2018) RwandAir and Question Coffee yesterday announced a ground breaking partnership to serve Rwandan specialty coffee on all of RwandAir flights with over 2 million cups to be offered in the next 2 years. This partnership allows passengers the opportunity to support smallholder women farmers […]
#Airbus #A321LR testflight stops over in the #Seychelles
FLYING VISIT BY THE LATEST AIRBUS A320 FAMILY MEMBER TO THE SEYCHELLES (Posted 29th March 2018) Airbus’ latest cutting-edge aircraft arrived in Mahé on Wednesday 28th of March at 6 pm, providing a rare chance for aviation enthusiasts to get a glimpse of Airbus’ latest aircraft before it departs for the French capital this evening. […]
Akagera’s Quarterly Newsletter January to March 2018
#Akagera National Park News Updates Akagera News: January – March 2018 © KYLE DE NOBREGA AND RUTH NUSSBAUM Welcome to the first quarterly newsletter of 2018, from a very wet Akagera! The rains began on the 1st March and haven’t really stopped since so the roads are a little muddy but the park is looking […]
Kafunta Safaris News
News Updates from #Zambia’s #KafuntaSafaris Kafunta Safaris – Newsletter Let our 2018 safari season begin! Dear all! That’s it, Kafunta River Lodge is ready for a new and amazing safari season. And it promises to be a very busy one, so we are all extremely excited! We hope to welcome you to Luangwa very soon! […]
Spring vacation boom for Brussels Airlines
BRUSSELS AIRLINES EXPECTS TO FLY HALF A MILLION PASSENGERS OVER THE EASTER PERIOD (Posted 29th March 2018) Brussels Airlines is preparing to fly over 500,000 passengers during the 17 days of the 2018 spring vacation. In the first and second weekend of the spring holidays, respectively will and estimated 91,000 and 93,000 passengers board a […]
Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo sign major collaboration pact
#BRUSSELSAIRLINES AND #LUFTHANSACARGO JOINING HANDS (Posted 29th March 2018) Lufthansa Cargo will market the cargo capacities of Brussels Airlines from 01st of September 2018. The networks of both companies complement each other perfectly. Freight customers of both airlines benefit from this: Brussels Airlines customers have access to Lufthansa Cargo’s route network: the largest network with […]
#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 29th March 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 […]
