#AirSeychelles publishes new summer schedule

AIR SEYCHELLES’ NEW SUMMER SCHEDULE REFLECTS FOCUS ON REGIONAL DESTINATIONS (Posted 19th March 2018) Air Seychelles has today announced its 2018 summer schedule, offering travellers a choice of up to 25 international and 200 domestic flights a week. Travellers can book seats by going to www.airseychelles.com, for travel from 25 March to 27 October 2018. […]

Flights cancelled as cyclone hits #Madagascar

CYCLONE ‘ELIAKIM‘ HITS MADAGASCAR’S EAST COAST (Posted 19th March 2018) Air Madagascar yesterday had to cancel a number of flights across the sprawling Indian Ocean island as a result of strong winds and adverse weather conditions after cyclone Eliakim hit sections of the island. At least three return services, MD 318/9, MD 198/9 and MD […]

The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 11 of 2018

ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS 18th March 2018) The Editorial this week addresses the Mauritius 50th Independence Day Celebrations as well as the need to respect PPP in the tourism sector. We also address the drive to promote sustainable development and the […]

#Zimbabwe’s tourist arrivals on the rise

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. How Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ Is Inspiring a ‘Black Money’ Movement In Brazil Cross River Carnival Commission Chairman, Onah Bags TRASI Award […]

RwandAir to resume Libreville / Douala operations

#LIBREVILLE AND #DOUALA TO BE SERVED FROM #RWANDAIR’S SECOND HUB IN #COTONOU (Posted 17th March 2018) RwandAir has confirmed it will resume operations between Libreville and Douala, Cameroun, departing from its West African hub in Cotonou three times a week. The effective date was given as 09th of April and the aircraft normally used will […]

#UNWTO – Walking the Talk on Human Rights

THE VALUE OF HUMAN RIGHTS (Posted 15th March 2018) Tourism as an instrument for mutual understanding and sustainable development is at the centre of the international university project “The Value of Human Rights on the Camino de Santiago: Harnessing the Power of Tourism to Promote Cross-Cultural Dialogue and the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals”. […]

Train Travel across Magical Kenya

Train Travel in #Kenya: The #MadarakaExpress offers a new way to discover Magical Kenya Courtesy of Janet Maina | Serena Hotels Set out on an adventure of a lifetime to Kenya’s top destinations with the newly unveiled Standard Gauge railway. Offering a faster, safer and cheaper way to discover the magic of Kenya, the SGR […]

Catherine Gachie opens HVS Middle East & Africa representation in #Nairobi

#THINCAFRICA EXPANDS FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO EAST AFRICA (Posted 16th March 2018) HVS is the largest independent hospitality consultancy with 40 offices worldwide, now in its 38th year of existence. Their offices in Dubai and Cape Town are responsible for all assignments throughout the MEA region. They have advised on some of the most important […]

#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 16th 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 the blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]

Heavy rains in Mbarara cause flooding damage as River Rwizi breaks its banks

EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DAMAGE REPORTED IN THE UGANDAN TOWN OF MBARARA AS A RESULT OF TORRENTIAL RAINS (Posted 15th March 2018)   PHOTO VIA @RUGYENDOQUOTES     The normally calm and meandering River Rwizi, which makes its way through the town of Mbarara, a key urban centre in the South Western part of Uganda, turned into […]

#Brussels Airlines set for transformation in 2018

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP FOLLOWED BY CHANGE OF CEO AS BRUSSELS AIRLINES LOOKS AT NEW ROLE IN THE LUFTHANSA GROUP (Posted 15th March 2018) 2017 was an important year for Brussels Airlines, not only breaking records vis a vis passenger and cargo uplift and expanding the airline’s destination network but also in regard to the acquisition […]

#Emirates crew member dies after fall from aircraft in #Entebbe

EMIRATES’ CREW MEMBERS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON ARRIVAL IN HOSPITAL AFTER FALL FROM PLANE (Posted 15th March 2018) A crew member of Emirates was pronounced dead on arrival yesterday at Kisubi Consolata Hospital after sustaining fatal injuries following a fall from a Boeing B777 at Entebbe International Airport. When ground personnel saw her fall and crash […]

WTM announces new travel and tourism award scheme

Enter About the Awards Award Categories Contact WTM presents the International Travel & Tourism Awards The brand new International Travel & Tourism Awards take to the stage during WTM London to recognise world-leading destinations and outstanding pioneers within travel and tourism. Find out More Call for Entries The International Travel & Tourism Awards provide a […]

Careers in aviation through #IATA training

Nanyang EMBA alumni S.Sunjay Dussoye advice for candidates Nanyang Business School Graduate Studies EMBA Class of 2015 Graduation interview Nanyang Business School Graduate Studies Nanyang EMBA alumni Ken Koort’s advice for candidates Nanyang Business School Graduate Studies Nanyang Student Oliver Plogmann advice for EMBA Candidates Nanyang Business School Graduate Studies Diversity of the Nanyang EMBA […]

World Travel Market Africa – five weeks and counting

Stand Enquiry Why Exhibit New to Exhibiting Event Programme READY, SET…REGISTER! With just 5 weeks to go until WTM Africa 2018, register to attend free of charge today! By registering before the 17th of April, you will avoid an onsite fee of ZAR 912 and you will also be able to get your eBadge allowing […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

TOURISM Tourism and its potential in Africa The African Report Africa now accounts for a small part of the world’s tourism market, and policymakers from South Africa to the Seychelles want to change that…Read more>> FAAN, ACI Begin Safety Review of Four Airports All Africa The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) under the Airport […]

#QatarAirways bags more top awards

FOUR MORE TROPHIES FOR THE QATAR AIRWAYS AWARD CABINET (Posted 14th March 2018) Qatar Airways has been awarded the APEX Passenger Choice award™ for ‘Best Overall Airline: Middle East’; ‘Best Food and Beverage: Middle East’; ‘Best Cabin Service: Middle East’; and ‘Best Seat Comfort: Middle East’ by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). The latest […]

Get your hospitality MBA without leaving your job

MBA IN HOSPITALITY Are you looking to gain an MBA without leaving your job? With 80% of the curriculum available through a novel distance learning platform, busy professionals will be given access to a unique learning experience without getting sidetracked from their career. Next intake: September 2018 PROGRAM STRUCUTRE KEY FACTS Designed for hospitality professionals […]

#AirSeychelles expands online check

#ABUDHABI #JOHANNESBURG #MAURITIUS #MUMBAI NOW OFFER ONLINE CHECK IN FOR AIR SEYCHELLES PASSENGERS (Posted 14th March 2018) Air Seychelles has today expanded its online check-in service to several new destinations, among them Abu Dhabi, Johannesburg, Mauritius and Mumbai. The service allows travellers to check-in for inbound and outbound flights from up to 24 hours before […]

#Atta @ #Indaba

Durban, South Africa | 08 – 10 May 2018 Atta, as always, will be exhibiting at Indaba however for 2018 we will be moving to anew prime location in the ICC. If you would like to join us, please book your workstation as soon as possible. Where and When ICC, Durban, South Africa May 8th […]

Enjoy another brand hot new edition of the ‘Livingstonian bi-Weekly’

ENJOY ANOTHER EDITION OF THE ‘LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ COURTESY OF GILL STADEN IN #ZAMBIA (Posted 14th March 2018) Inside Rain and its consequences Danny bitten by crocodile Trudy needs a home Kazungula Bridge to include Zimbabwe Don’t rely on hydropower Sesheke Road photo Conservation Lower Zambezi Roundup Scout patrols in Kafue by boat Drones for conservation […]

French region of Mayotte takes over presidency of the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands

ROTATING PRESIDENCY OF #VANILLAISLANDS NOW HELD BY MAYOTTE (Posted 14th March 2018) The new President of the Vanilla Island organization, Mr. Soibahadine Ibrahim Ramadani said “I wish to consolidate our assets and reinforce the association with the contribution of Mayotte. The cruise sector will be our priority. We must speed up the actions to better […]

Auric Air undertakes new safety audit

#TANZANIA’S #AURICAIR REMAINS THE ONLY AIRLINE OF ITS KIND TO STAY BARS CERTIFIED (Posted 14th March 2018) The globally renowned Flight Safety Foundation is presently carrying out the renewal audit for flight safety standards at Tanzania’s Auric Air, which remains the only such airline in that country to voluntarily undergo these independent safety audits and […]

Houston Marketing announces first ever #SpotlightTravelExpo in #Luanda #Angola

DEREK HOUSTON’S SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOPS EXTEND TO ANGOLA (Posted 14th March 2018) Houston Travel Marketing Services will hold their first Spotlight TravelExpo in Luanda Angola on Wednesday June 20th at the prestigious Talatona Hotel and Conference Centre, a member of Preferred Hotels. The purpose of the TravelExpo is to promote outbound Tourism from Angola to Southern […]

#IATA publishes February 2018 results

SUMMARY OF GLOBAL AVIATION RESULTS IN FEBRUARY 2018 (Posted 14th March 2018) Key points: The latest airline financial results indicate that the industry-wide EBIT profit margin was a robust 8.6% of revenues in Q4 2017 – broadly unchanged compared to the same period in 2016. Having fallen broadly in line with global equities during the […]

Gorilla Highlands Silverchef Competition 2018 – See who joins the ‘Battle of the Spoons’

16 PARTICIPANTS MAKE IT TO THE ‘GORILLA HIGHLANDS SILVERCHEF COMPETITION‘ FINALS (Posted 13th March 2018) Dishes made at GH Silverchef 2015-2017; photo by Jiro Ose, Abby Bluth, Enock Luyonza The organizing committee for the 2018 edition of the Gorilla Highlands Silverchef Competition has just announced the 16 participating hotels / restaurants, this year covering all […]