#Zambia news updates from #KafuntaSafaris
ZAMBIA TOURISM NEWS (Posted 31st May 2018) Dear all! After the re-opening of Kafunta on April 1st we went straight into bush camp mode. Ron & Anke took a scouting trip down, prompting the start of camp building in time for the May 25th opening date. With one lodge and two camps, we keep ourselves […]
#IATA confirms slower passenger demand growth in April
PASSENGER DEMAND SLOWS IN APRIL (Posted 31st May 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April 2018 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 6.2% compared to April 2017, which was down from a 12-month high of 9.7% in March. Comparisons with the year ago period […]
#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 May 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 […]
#Tsavo Battlefields Committee plans to launch countdown on 14th of June
BATTLEFIELD EAST AFRICA REMEMBERED (Posted 31st May 2018) The Tsavo Battlefields Committee organising the November 2018 Commemoration marking the end of East African Campaign of 1914-1918 is preparing for the official launch in recognition and in remembering the forgotten of the First World War. The event is likely to generate substantially more interest than was […]
Tanzanian aviation authorities tell #Fastjet that #Kigoma is a no go zone for them
KIGOMA ROUTE RESERVED FOR AIR TANZANIA AS FASTJET IS SHAFTED A SECOND TIME (Posted 31st May 2018) Sources close to the Tanzanian aviation regulators, clearly in disagreement with their organization’s modus operandi, have revealed an alarming trend taking root when it comes to dealing with privately owned airlines. ‘We are given to understand that we […]
#AirSeychelles makes 126 staff redundant
AIRLINE REDUNDANCIES TAKE EFFECT TOMORROW (Posted 31st May 2018) Today is D-Day for 126 Air Seychelles staff who will be served with their letters of redundancy and given their calculated pay as, effective tomorrow, 01st of June, they will no longer work at the national airline. When the initial announcements were made did the number […]
#ChinaSouthern announces third flight to #Nairobi
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES ADDS THIRD GUANGZHOU – NAIROBI FLIGHT FROM 10TH OF JUNE (Posted 31st May 2018) Connectivity between Guangzhou and Nairobi is getting a further boost when SkyTeam member China Southern will add a third weekly flight between the two cities. Flying in code share with Kenya Airways has China Southern progressively expanded their […]
#Zimbabwe sets election date
30TH OF JULY IS D-DAY FOR ZIMBABWE’S POST MUGABE ERA (Posted 31st May 2018) The government in Zimbabwe has yesterday formally gazetted the date of the upcoming general election and named the 30th of July as the day when parliamentary and presidential elections will be held across the country. President Mnangagwa will stand for the […]
#IATA brings global aviation fraternity to #Sydney
IATA PREPARES FOR 74TH AGM (Posted 31st May 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global air transport industry are gathering in Sydney, Australia, for the Association’s 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. Hosted by Qantas, the event will include addresses by Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General […]
Lucky escape as Ugandan registered Cessna Grand Caravan crashes in Congo
UN CHARTERED PLANE CRASHES ON TAKE OFF IN CONGO (Posted 31st May 2018) The five occupants of a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan, registration 5X-MRH, had a lucky escape when disaster struck at take off. The aircraft, which entered service in 2012, was attempting to fly out of the Kamonia airstrip in Congo enroute to Kamako. […]
#CapeTown International Airport tagged for name change
FOUR SOUTH AFRICAN AIRPORTS TO GET NEW NAMES (Posted 31st May 2018) Consultations are underway, as are suggestions being received, to rename four key airports across South Africa. The most high profile airport among the four will be Cape Town International, while the airports of Port Elizabeth, Kimberly and East London. The changes have been […]
Brussels Airport announces #TUIfly flights to #Mombasa
New: TUI fly to Mombasa Travel to Mombasa (Kenya) weekly, every Friday from the 26th of October with TUI fly. A city with a historical character and fantastic beaches. Visit amazing nature reserves and historical forts. Prices start from € 149,99. Discover Mombasa » Meanwhile, when flying with #BrusselsAirlines or any other airline Brussels Zaventem […]
Meet #AuricAir at the Karibu KILIFair in Moshi this weekend
#Zimbabwe and #Zambia agree on tourism partnership
ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE ESTABLISH JOINT TOURISM COMMITTEE (Posted 30th May 2018) Zimbabwe and Zambia have agreed to set up a joint tourism facilitation committee which will coordinate combined marketing campaigns and deliberate on issues affecting the critical sector as the two friendly countries seek to unlock full potential of the hospitality industry. A one day […]
#IATA says air cargo growth continuing
AIR FREIGHT VOLUMES UP BY 4.1 PERCENT IN APRIL (Posted 30th May 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) earlier today released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 4.1% in April 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was up from the […]
#Zambia News updates from the ‘Livingstone biWeekly’
NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA AND BEYOND COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 30th May 2018) ATCNews.org readers can once again enjoy a fresh hot off the press update on Zambia and other neighbouring countries in Southern Africa … Gill is also the author of the book ‘Beyond the Victoria Falls‘ as well as several other guide […]
#Coastal retains flights to #Kenya
COASTAL SHELVES PLANS TO HALT FLIGHTS TO KENYA (Posted 30th May 2018) Besides removing the surcharge for Coastal’s ‘Fast Class‘ – as previously reported here – has the airline now also decided to retain their flight extensions from both Musoma and from Kilimanjaro (in conjunction with SafariLink) to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Wrote the airline in […]
#BrusselsAirlines expands Eastern Europe network
KIEW AND WROCLAW WILL JOIN THE BRUSSELS AIRLINES NETWORK FROM OCTOBER (Posted 30th May 2018) Brussels Airlines is expanding its growing network with two new destinations in Eastern Europe. The Ukrainian capital Kyiv (Kiew) and the historical Wroclaw in Poland are both leisure destinations as well as business routes for the airline. As from October […]
#WhaleWatching season starts on #Reunion
FIRST WHALE SIGHTINGS KICK OFF THE SEASON IN REUNION (Posted 30th May 2018) After a record breaking 2017 whale watching season – nearly 180 whales were spotted and recorded between June and October last year – have reports come in that the game is on again after the first whales were seen frolicking off the […]
Karibu KILIFair – just two days away
2 DAYS TO GO Meet the "who is who" of the East African tourism industry, from June 1 – 3 in Moshi/ Kilimanjaro.
#GreenSummit2018 announces Speakers
THREE WEEKS AND COUNTING FOR THE 4TH GREEN SUMMIT AFRICA (Posted 30th May 2018) The Sustainable Travel and Tourism Agenda based in Nairobi / Kenya has now released the list of confirmed speakers for their annual showcase event which this year takes place in Nyeri at the White Rhino Hotel between the 19th to 21st […]
#Nigeria Travel Week 2018 releases draft programme for November event
#NTW2018 DRAFT PROGRAMME RELEASED (Posted 30th May 2018) EXPLORE.ENGAGE.EXPERIENCE These are the main themes for the event which is due to unfold in November in the Nigerian capital of Lagos. Efetobo Awhana, CEO of key #NTW2018 partner Avantgarde Tours, has just cleared the draft programme for publication to whet the appetite of the travel trade, […]
Airfields reopen as weather improves
Air Kenya yesterday confirmed that three previously unserviceable airfields are now back in operation after the wave of torrential rains has, for the moment at least, passed. According to information received will the following airfields and air strips be served again by scheduled flights with immediate effect: Nanyuki Civil Airstrip – Nanyuki Kamok Airstrip – […]
#AirSeychelles relaunches residents fares between Mahe and Praslin
AIR SEYCHELLES INTRODUCES NEW RESIDENT FARES FOR DOMESTIC TRAVEL (Posted 29th May 2018) Air Seychelles earlier today announced the re-introduction of resident fares which will offer more flexibility and choice for residents travelling between Mahé and Praslin with the introduction of different fare levels providing more choice on their desired flights. Set to be launched […]
More #IATA training opportunities
Satisfying your desire to learn Employees are driven to grow their abilities for a variety of reasons and airlines stand to benefit from this desire to train. According to the Association for Talent Development (ATD) companies with good training programs have a 24% higher profit marginthan those companies that spend less on training. LEARN MORE […]
#QatarAirways launches new menus for premium class passengers
NEW FIVE STAR FOOD FOR THE LEADING FIVE STAR AIRLINE (Posted 29th May 2018) Qatar Airways has launched an exciting new on-board dining experience for its Premium customers, starting with its European routes, which travelers from Eastern Africa can access via Doha. The new concepts include newly-designed tableware, in-flight dining menus, cutlery and chinaware that […]
#Rwanda’s tourism private sector continues to strive for improvements
UNDERSTANDING HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM BUSINESS IN RWANDA (Posted 29th May 2018) The tourism private sector, led by the Tourism Chamber – now ably presided over by Ariella Kageruka, formerly of RwandAir – has again taken the initiative to bring their stakeholders together. On the 05th of June will an evening discussion take place at the […]
#WTM extends award nomination deadline for International Travel and Tourism Awards
Entry deadline extended to 8 June — so take your chance and enter today Hello ATC Readers, The International Travel & Tourism Awards is your chance to gain industry recognition for your work. So, we’re giving you more time to take part. Put the finishing touches on your entry and submit by midnight (BST) Friday […]
#AviaDev releases podcast series
Ahead of #AviaDev2018 has Jon Howell now released the full range of podcast interviews with leading aviation specialists from across Africa. Click on the illustration to get full access and listen to what they have to say. Meanwhile is registration still open for the conference this year which will take place in Cape Town at […]
#Reunion celebrates 100 years of #RolandGarros
Roland Garros, the legendary aviator and excellent amateur tennis player, was born in Saint-Denis Reunion on October 6, 1888. He died on October 5, 1918 during an aerial combat close to the end of World War I, aka the Great War. His celebrity first came from his sporting exploits by plane and especially from his […]
