The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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RIP Ben Parker #Tongabezi #Zambia
#Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers to take decision soon on brand new airport

BRAND NEW AIRPORT UNDER PLANNING FOR ADDIS ABABA (Posted 05th February 2019) Information coming out of Addis Ababa, just days after a brand new terminal at Bole International Airport was inaugurated – driving the overall capacity of the airport to 20+ million passengers – speaks of an aviation mega project being planned in the format […]
First batch of #UgandaAirlines pilots finally sent for training
NEWLY RECRUITED PILOTS OF UGANDA AIRLINES COMMENCE TYPE RATING TRAINING FOR #BOMBARDIER #CRJ900 (Posted 04th February 2019) Although treated like a state secret has information been obtained that the first group of pilots, recruited by the yet to commence operations new Uganda Airlines, left for the Bombardier facility in Montreal to commence their type rating […]
Just published: The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 3 Edition 5
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 04th February 2019) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Emmanuel Macron will be in Réunion & Mayotte Islands this June. b. Seychelles Tourism should not be taken for granted as we continue reflecting on the tourism […]
Not yet sure where to spend Valentine’s night in Kampala? Try Le Chateau | Brasserie Belge
#UNWTO Mountain Tourism – This March in Berchtesgaden / Germany
#WTMA2019
About The Show Book Accommodation Find Exhibitors Event Programme REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Click here to confirm your registration to connect with the world at WTM Africa 2019! AFRICAN TOURISM INVESTMENT SUMMIT In 2018 WTM Africa launched the Investment Forum as part of the exhibition and aimed to highlight investment potential and opportunities in the African […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Ghanaian Tourism Minister Catherine Afeku appointed as UNWTO Chairperson of Leadership Taskforce Group
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 […]
#Ethiopian now sets April for #Istanbul flights

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES POSTPONES ISTANBUL LAUNCH YET AGAIN (Posted 03rd February 2019) After initially giving a launch date for their then still combined flights to Istanbul and on to Moscow of 05th of December, and then shifting the launch date over regulatory and slot challenges in Istanbul to the 04th of March, has Ethiopian Airline now […]
#FlyDubai axes #Kinshasa

ENTEBBE BECOMES A STAND ALONE DESTINATION AGAIN FOR FLYDUBAI AFTER KINSHASA IS DROPPED (Posted 03rd February 2019) The four flights a week between Dubai and Kinshasa, via Entebbe, have come to an end when FlyDubai on 01st of February discontinued the route to the Congolese capital. The flights took place every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and […]
#Ghana’s Tourism Minister appointed Chair of #UNWTO Leadership Taskforce Group

UNWTO RECOGNIZES GHANA’S RISE IN THE TOURISM WORLD (Posted 02nd February 2019) Article published with the permission of VoyagesAfriq and Mr. Kojo Bentum-Williams The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has appointed Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Catherine Abelema Afeku as chairperson for the newly created Leadership Taskforce Group. The appointment was […]
#oneworld News Updates
As oneworld marks its 20th anniversary, the global airline alliance unveils major benefits for customers and airlines (Posted 01st February 2019) Digital revolution: Customers flying on connecting flights on oneworld airlines to be able to check-in, obtain boarding passes, track baggage, receive flight updates and pay for additional services through their preferred airline’s app or […]
#UNWTO Mountain Tourism
#WTMA2019
About The Show Book Accommodation Find Exhibitors Event Programme REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Click here to confirm your registration to connect with the world at WTM Africa 2019! AFRICAN TOURISM INVESTMENT SUMMIT In 2018 WTM Africa launched the Investment Forum as part of the exhibition and aimed to highlight investment potential and opportunities in the African […]
#Atta Networking at #ITB2019
You are invited to attend: Atta ITB Networking 2019 Wednesday, March 6, 2019 from 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM Château 9 Berlin GmbH & Co. KGBismarckstraße 78 Berlin, Berlin 10627
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#WTM Latin America
Put WTM Latin America in your diary Plan to visit the world’s leading event in the Latin American travel industry. At WTM Latin America you’ll find the leading companies in the market, quality content and you can even network with more than 10,000 tourism professionals. You’ll soon be able to register and guarantee your participation. […]
REPORT: The Golden Triangle for African Aviation
REPORT: The Golden Triangle for African Aviation Airline alliances, partnerships, joint ventures and equity shares. The ownership structure of airlines are changing rapidly as the industry plans for the next decade of rapid growth fuelled by the ambitions of millennials to travel the world. African aviation has reached a point where change is inevitable and […]
#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 31st January 2019) 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 the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
#QatarAirways converts #Airbus order to include 10 #A321LR

NEW AIRBUS CHOICE BY QATAR AIRWAYS OPENS LONG HAUL ROUTES WITH SINGLE AISLE PLANES (Posted 31st January 2019) Qatar Airways has confirmed that they converted at least 10 of an order of 50 Airbus A321Neo to the larger version of the A321LR, which has a range of 4.000 nautical miles or can fly the equivalent […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Club Med begins transformation of Beachcomber Seychelles St. Anne Resort

NEW CLUB MED SEYCHELLES DUE TO OPEN BY LATE 2020 (Posted 31st January 2019) Work has reportedly now started to transform the 87 room Beachcomber St. Anne Resort into a whopping 295 room Club Med. It was in late 2017 when the announcement was made that Club Med would take over – though the ownership […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Mozambique prepares to host 12th US-Africa Business Summit APA News The official said the US Corporate Council on Africa and the Confederation of Business Associations of Mozambique (CTA) are working closely with the government to ensure the success of the summit…Read More>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Boeing, Green Africa Airways […]
#RwandAir and #Amadeus extend their partnership as airline set to grow further

AMADEUS AND RWANDAIR CONTINUE AND EXPANDTHEIR PARTNERSHIP (Posted 31st January 2019) RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, yesterday announced its extended partnership with Amadeus under which it will adopt technology that will allow its customers to benefit from improved efficiency, a better experience and increased convenience. This is in line with further […]
Royal Air Maroc set to end #Nairobi flights

ROYAL AIR MAROC AXES NAIROBI IN FAVOUR OF BANGUI (Posted 30th January 2019) Information has come to light that the Moroccan national airline, Royal Air Maroc, will end their flights to Nairobi at the end of March. The last service according to the new summer schedule, is due to leave Nairobi on the 30th of […]
World Travel Awards 2019 – Call for Entries
Now is the time to submit your application to be entered into the 26th annual World Travel Awards. As the most prestigious awards and recognition initiative in travel and tourism, our quest is to identify and reward industry excellence – those organisations that are driving our sector to new heights. Entries for the 2019 World […]
#VipingoRidge – all systems go for the biggest Pro Am tournament in #Kenya ever

#KENYA’S BIGGEST PRO – AM TOURNAMENT EVER TEES OFF IN LESS THAN 48 HOURS AT VIPINGO (Posted 30th January 2019) LADIES INVITATIONAL SUPPORTED BY KENYA’S BEST The Ladies Invitational which will see 13 lady professional golfers, who feature on the Ladies European Tour, play alongside more than 36 Kenyan golfers has been backed by Kenya’s […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com