#Boeing invites you to watch the delivery of the first B787-10
Join us as we celebrate delivery of the 1st 787-10 Dreamliner to Singapore Airlines. We will be covering the activities all weekend including two live broadcasts from the Boeing South Carolina site. Inside the Factory Saturday March 24th 10:00 AM EDT (1400 UTC) Go inside the Boeing South Carolina factory for the 1st time as […]
#Seychelles Tourism hosts travel agents from #Reunion
REUNION REMAINS A KEY REGIONAL MARKET FOR THE SEYCHELLES (Posted 24th March 2018) For the second consecutive year did the Seychelles Tourism Board host a workshop bringing together some of Reunion’s top travel trade professionals and local hotel partners. This presented the perfect platform for them to network on how to diversify and improve the […]
#SouthAfrica to Waive Visa for Rwandans as it supports #Africa Free Trade agreement
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. Uganda to drive more Tourism Traffic using the Equator as a draw Travel and Tourism to contribute ZAR424.5 billion to South […]
#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 23rd 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 […]
Masai Mara airstrips open again as Nanyuki follows suit on Sunday
AIRSTRIP CLOSURES END AS WEATHER IMPROVES (Posted 23rd March 2018) Air Kenya earlier today confirmed that they will once again begin to serve the airstrips in the Masai Mara which over recent days were closed due to weather related runway conditions. The airline also confirmed that Nanyuki will be served again with scheduled flights from […]
Low Cost Carrier eyes inflight advertising
JAMBOJET SEEKS NEW REVENUE STREAMS (Posted 22nd March 2018) Jambojet has launched an onboard advertising program that will feature advertisements on the folding tray tables in some of their aircraft. The move which is a first on the continent comes as a result of a partnership with leading in-flight graphic and digital advertising company Global […]
#MadarakaExpress fares set to rise in May
KENYA RAILWAYS ANNOUNCES RISE IN FARES FOR SGR PASSENGER TRAIN (Posted 22nd March 2018) Kenya Railways earlier today announced the new tariff for economy class train passengers on the so called Madaraka Express, which connects the capital Nairobi with the port city of Mombasa in the space of just five hours. Come 01st of May […]
Fine Dining taken to a new level at the #KampalaSerenaHotel
#EATDRINKBEFRENCH – ONLY AT THE KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL THIS WEEK (Posted 22nd March 2018) The best of French food is this week served at the best hotel in Kampala, a pairing which needless to say goes like hand in glove. Enough has been said elsewhere so today I will let the pictures speak for themselves […]
Reunion Island – Add Creole Food to the visiting experience
Reunion Island is well known for its spectacular sights, oceanic splendour and an active volcano that lures visitors from across the globe to its sandy shores. Only a short 4 – hour flight from Johannesburg or a 10 plus hour flight from Europe with Air Austral, Reunion Island is the ideal getaway destination for visitors […]
World Travel Awards – have you nominated yet?
Region Africa, Asia, Australasia, Caribbean, Central America, Indian Ocean, North America, South America 30 Apr 2018 26 Mar 2018 Durban International Convention Centre to host Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony on 06th of October018
#Kenya’s #StrathmoreUniversity offers new hospitality leadership programmes
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY NAIROBI – TAKING HOSPITALITY EDUCATION TO ANOTHER LEVEL (Posted 22nd March 2018) Information has been received from Strathmore’s School of Tourism and Hospitality that the tertiary institution has launched a new leadership programme for students seeking to advance their academic credentials in this sector. Course overview Strathmore University School of Tourism and Hospitality […]
#TripAdvisor’s Top 25 Destinations list features only two African locations
#ZANZIBAR THE HIGHEST RANKED EAST AFRICAN DESTINATION BY TRIPADVISOR IN #AFRICA (Posted 22nd March 2018) Paris was named as the world’s number one destination by TripAdvisor’s ‘Travellers Choice‘ leading other illustrious locations like London and Rome. Bali, an Indonesian island, came fourth while from Africa only Marrakesh in Morocco and Hurghada in Egypt made it […]
FlySax launches Nanyuki flights
#FLYSAX INTRODUCES NANYUKI AND OFFERS SPECIAL FARES TO #ENTEBBE #MALINDI #LAMU (Posted 22nd March 2018) BookBook Nanyuki No 4X Weekly to Nanyuki! FlySax now offers 4 scheduled flights a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) and adhoc flights available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday (Minimum 4 passengers) Book online or get in touch with hqsales […]
Kenya Airways remains deep in the red
6.1 BILLION KENYA SHILLINGS LOSS AS KENYA AIRWAYS ALIGNS FINANCIAL AND CALENDAR YEAR (Posted 22nd March 2018) Kenya Airways yesterday announced a loss of 6.1 billion Kenya Shillings for the financial year 2017, which at the same time was brought in line with the calendar year. Previously did the financial year of the airline end […]
News from #BrusselsAirport
Join us for the Brussels Airport (Half) Marathon We are honoured to be title sponsor for the Brussels Marathon and Half Marathon for the next 3 years. As an airport with an extensive worldwide network of destinations, we want to be an international ambassador for the race. Belgium has a lot more to offer. Just […]
#AVIASSIST set for two more training courses in #Kigali
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative 17-20 APRIL TWO PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSES The Foundation is pleased to announce two certificate courses at the AviAssist Safety Promotion Center (ASPC)-Rwanda. Both unique in-region opportunities not to be missed! Human Factors in Aviation Kigali, Rwanda 18-19 April […]
The Fisayo – one of ATCNews’ Nigerian partners – visits the Ibom Hotel
Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort is located at Nwaniba Road, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria. This is a 5 star hotel with over 80 rooms and over 5 meeting rooms/conference rooms and one big hall with a club/bar at the top of the hotel. This post will be giving you a detailed review of the hotel based […]
#Kenya – one of #Africa’s leading golf destinations
DESTINATION KENYA – GOLFING JOINS BUSH AND BEACH EXPERIENCE (Posted 21st March 2018) As the 2018 Kenya Open goes underway, sponsored by the Kenya Tourism Board to the tune of 50 million Kenya Shillings, has golfing as a major reason to visit the country again come into focus. Reason enough to highlight what makes Kenya […]
New Champagne Bar only one of #Kampala #Serena’s latest features
KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL LAUNCHES EAST AFRICA’S LARGEST CHAMPAGNE BAR (Posted 21st March 2018) The Kampala Serena Hotel, Uganda’s undisputed number one hospitality facility, earlier in the week unveiled the newly remodelled Pearl of Africa Restaurant to include a Champagne Bar. This is a new service addition to the hotel which has recently completed phase one […]
Looking for a family break that’s fun and affordable or for an upmarket shopping experience?
The Quality Hill Boutique Mall – MY kind of place and home to Le Chateau Brasserie Belge – La Patisserie – The Pantry – M Maison and soon to come, a first for Kampala – Le Gourmet Do something special for Easter this year and spend your holiday at our beautiful Le Petit Village Hotel. […]
#Kenya Tourism targets #China’s travelers with new video
KENYA TOURISM BOARD INTENSIFIES DESTINATION MARKETING IN CHINA (Posted 21st March 2018) The Kenya Tourism Board is scheduled to launch a video marketing campaign in a program that begins with the unveiling of a custom-made Chinese-language destination video targeted at the Chinese travel market. Speaking ahead of the launch of the video, KTB Chief Executive […]
#MKTE2018 opens registrations for exhibitors
MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO 2018 – REGISTER NOW (Posted 21st March 2018) Within hours of opening registrations for the 2018 edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo have more than a dozen companies already sent in their applications for exhibition space allocation according to Penny Snodgrass, the exhibition consultant from ‘On Show Events‘ which is […]
26 new summer destinations for #BrusselsAirlines
BRUSSELS AIRLINES LAUNCHES BIGGEST NETWORK EXPANSION IN HISTORY (Posted 20th March 2018) Thanks to the cooperation with tour operators Neckermann, Thomas Cook and Pegase, the company doesn’t only increase its flight frequencies to different leisure destinations, but also expands its network with 26 new leisure destinations. Brussels Airlines launches 26 new destinations this summer. It […]
#Fastjet and #Mozambique’s #LAM sign commercial cooperation agreement
FASTJET AND LAM SIGN MAJOR COOPERATION DEAL (Posted 20th March 2018) (Picture, courtesy of Fastjet, shows the two CEO’s signing the MoU earlier today) Mozambique’s national airline LAM and Fastjet today entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore long-term commercial cooperation. The Memorandum was signed at the LAM head offices in Maputo. The intent […]
#ReunionIsland heading to #WTMAfrica
Reunion Island Tourism showcases at WTM Africa 2018 (Posted 20th March 2018) This year’s World Travel Market Africa (WTMA), taking place between 18 and 20 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), will bring some of the most prominent exhibitors and professionals within the hospitality, travel and tourism industry together, and Reunion Island […]
How #AirNamibia can become a Profitable African Airline
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 […]
The Last Male Northern White Rhino Dies
SUDAN – THE LAST OF ITS KIND – IS NO MORE THE LAST MALE NORTHERN WHITE RHINO DIES NANYUKI, KENYA, Tuesday, March 20th, 2018 – It is with great sadness that Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Dv?r Králové Zoo announce that Sudan, the world’s last male northern white rhino, age 45, died at Ol Pejeta […]
#ICAO confirms Fang Liu for a second term as Secretary General
FIRST EVER WOMAN TO HEAD ICAO GETS SECOND TERM (Posted 20th March 2018) Last weekend did the ICAO Council confirm that Fang Liu, first appointed as Secretary General of the global aviation body in 2015, will serve a second three year term until 2021. Fang Liu was the first lady to be appointed as SG […]
#Likoni turns into a traffic nightmare again as two ferries break down
FERRY BREAKDOWN PROMPTS CALLS TO SPEED UP CONSTRUCTION OF LIKONI BRIDGE (Posted 20th March 2018) The breakdown yesterday of both one of the new ferries launched late last year and of one of the older types again caused massive traffic delays in both directions for commuters trying to get off or onto Mombasa island from […]
Dieter Vranckx to join Brussels Airlines as CFO as new team on the top gains shape
#BRUSSELSAIRLINES SET TO WELCOME DIETER VRANCKX AS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (Posted 20th March 2018) As of May 01st, Belgian Dieter Vranckx will become the third member of the Management Board of Brussels Airlines, which will collectively report to the SN Airholding Board of Directors. Next to his responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer, Dieter Vranckx […]
