#Seychelles Tourism Academy students tops her class at #Shannon
STA STUDENTS DO SEYCHELLES PROUD (Posted 07th April 2018) Shylla Auguste from the Seychelles Tourism Academy just completed her Bachelor Degree in Business Studies and International Hotel Management at the Shannon College of Hotel Management which is part of the National University of Ireland. She completed her course on top of her class, the third […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Boeing Promotes Aviation Biofuel in Africa AIN Online The Boeing Company– The Boeing Company has teamed with the South African government, South African Airways (SAA), the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)…Read more>> TOURISM ‘Tourism is a big employer of labour’ Punch Newspapers “There are specific structures that we have in […]
#ZilAir in #Seychelles orders new twin engined turboprop aircraft
ZIL AIR EXPANDS FLEET TO MEET INCREASED DEMAND FOR AIR CHARTERS IN SEYCHELLES (Posted 07th April 2018) (Interior layout of a Tecnam P2012) Details of an aircraft purchase were received from the Seychelles where Zil Air, best known as the archipelago’s principal helicopter operator, has signed a deal for a brand new Tecnam P2012. Francis […]
#RwandAir gets new substantive CEO
YVONNE MANZI MAKOLO APPOINTED AS RWANDAIR CHIEF EXECUTIVE (Posted 07th April 2018) News coming out of Kigali suggest that the Rwandan government has yesterday appointed Ms. Yvonne Manzi Makolo as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. She takes over at the helm of the airline alongside a growing number of professional women from the ‘Land […]
#Tanzania’s #CoastalAviation announced move from #Mashado to #Kwajoni
Coastal Aviation would like to inform you that the Mashado Airstrip will be closed to all traffic, effective immediately. All Pangani traffic will be redirected to the Kwajoni Airstrip, only a few kilometers away, and actually closer to most lodges. The new airstrip has been already checked by the Coastal Operations Department and found compliant […]
How The Fisayo spent the 01st of April in #Lagos
THE 1ST LAGOS STATE TOURISM CRUISE! Ihad an amazing April 1st as myself and other travel bloggers, tour guides, tour operators, travel agents, and travel experts were invited by the Lagos State tourism board to participate in the FIRST EVER Lagos State Tourism Cruise with the Lagos State Commissioner of Tourism, Arts & Culture – […]
14+ million Visa applicants to the US to undergo social media screening
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. Looted Ethiopian treasures in UK could be returned on loan Ahmed Yousef steps up to lead Egyptian Tourism Promotion Board 2019 […]
#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 06th April 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 […]
Lucky escape for #Antonov26 crew
LANDING GEAR COLLAPSE ON LANDING IN WAU / SOUTH SUDAN SEES CREW WALK AWAY UNHARMED (Posted 06th April 2018) (Picture courtesy of Deng D’Aleer) In yet another aviation accident in South Sudan involving a Soviet era aircraft – an Antonov AN26 – was it only severe damage to the plane this time as the crew […]
Animal transport incidents prompt #IATA to act on new safety measures
IATA LAUNCHES NEW GLOBAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME FOR ANIMAL AIR TRANSPORTATION (Posted 05th April 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a new standardized global certification program to improve the safety and welfare of animals travelling by air. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV Live Animals) provides stakeholders […]
#KenyaTourism launches online training programme
KENYA TOURISM BOARD KEEN TO SEE HIGHER COMPETENCE FOR SALES AGENTS THROUGH ONLINE TRAINING (Posted 05th April 2018) The Kenya Tourism Board has launched a national programme to equip domestic product managers and sales agents with skills to enable them sell travel experiences online. KTB has partnered with Google, Safaricom, Marketing Society of Kenya, Kenya […]
#Fastjet reaches 90 percent on time performance in Q1 of 2018
FASTJET RECORDS EXCELLENT ON TIME PERFORMANCE (Posted 05th April 2018) The airline for everyone, Fastjet, ended the first quarter of 2018 with an exemplary in time performance record of 90% across its network in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Fastjet now leads its low-cost airline peers that publish on-time performance statistics in many […]
#AuricAir aims for a triple win at the #WorldTravelAwards
Vote for Auric Air as Tanzania’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier 2018
#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 […]
