#AirFrance commences #Nairobi flights
AIR FRANCE JOINS #KENYAAIRWAYSKLM CODE SHARE DEAL (Posted 27th March 2018) The arrival in Nairobi of the first Air France flight from Paris provided cause for a dual celebration in the Kenyan capital. The French airline has yesterday started a three times a week service between the two capitals after having withdrawn from the route […]
#STTA engages Private and Public Sector to think ‘Sustainability’
STTA ASKS TO INTEGRATE SUSTAINABILITY INTO YOUR BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION CULTURE
#AFRAA set for 7th Aviation Stakeholder Convention
AFRAA’s 7th Aviation Stakeholders Convention is now just two weeks away. Hosted by Air Tanzania and under the high patronage of the Government of Zanzibar, this event promises to be one of the most exciting editions yet. I. Registration Delegates intending to participate in the 7th Aviation Stakeholders Convention are requested to register through our […]
#Kenya set to launch Tourism Festival
Uganda Wildlife Authority welcomes new Executive Director
SAM MWANDHA TAKES OFFICE AT UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY (Posted 26th March 2018) (From left Mr. Sam Mwandha and Dr. Andrew Seguya on the right) Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) earlier today welcomed the new Executive Director Mr. Samuel John Mwandha who received the tools of office from the outgoing Executive Director Dr. Andrew Ggunga Seguya. The […]
#Uganda to drive more Tourism traffic using the #Equator
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 […]
#UNWTO News
Tourism can and should lead sustainable development: UNWTO Secretary-General opens ITB 2018 Berlin, Germany, 6 March 2018 – The tourism sector’s role and responsibility in contributing to sustainable development on a global scale was the central message delivered at the opening of the 2018 edition of the ITB Berlin travel trade show by Zurab Pololikashvili, […]
#Rwanda starts process to attain US FAA Category One certification
#RWANDAIR’S QUEST FOR #NEWYORK FLIGHTS TAKES SHAPE (Posted 26th March 2018) Sources from #Kigali confirmed that the multiple processes ahead of RwandAir launching flights to the United States are now underway. Both airline and aviation facilities will need to undergo various audits by the FAA and other US Government bodies before RwandAir can attain the […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 12 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 25th March 2018) he Editorial this week welcomes back British Airways after many years of absence from Seychelles. It also discusses the Air Seychelles staff redundancies and their introduction of a partnership with "CarTrawler" for Seychelles. […]
Plan Mawingo – Reloaded in reduced format?
KENYA AIRWAYS LOOKS AT EXPANSION AGAIN AND ‘PLAN MAWINGO‘FOOTPRINTS EVERYWHERE (Posted 25th March 2018) (Original Plan Mawingo map of planned destinations by 2021) Going by the latest noises coming out of the head office of Kenya Airways, talking confidently about an expansion of destinations and fleet, did memories lead me back to the days of […]
#AstralAviation launching cargo flights to #Mozambique’s city of #Nampula
NEW ONCE A WEEK CARGO FLIGHT BETWEEN #NAIROBI AND #NAMPULA (Posted 25th March 2018) One of Africa’s largest privately owned cargo airlines, Astral Aviation based in Nairobi / Kenya, has just announced that effective 05th of April the Mozambique’ city of Nampula will be added to their growing list of scheduled destinations of cargo services […]
Fly #BrusselsAirlines and meet #Aerosmurf and her ‘siblings’
BRUSSELS AIRLINES REVEALS THEIR LATEST ICONIC #AIRBUS #A320 (Posted 25th March 2018) Passengers flying out of Entebbe on Brussels Airlines daily flights – also those joining these services in Bujumbura and Kigali respectively – and traveling beyond Brussels on connecting flights, now have the chance to fly on one of the airline’s five iconic Airbus […]
Few of #Africa’s airports make it into the top #Skytrax ranks
CAPE TOWN REMAINS AFRICA’S LEADING AIRPORT (Posted 24th March 2018) The world’s top ten leading airports, as per Skytrax, the global market leader in aviation rankings and ratings, do not include a single one from Africa, giving once again fodder for thought and challenging governments on the continent to invest more and make such facilities […]
#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 […]
