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 […]
#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. […]
#UNWTO publishes the 2018 Tourism Yearbook
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 […]
#Kenya’s tourism industry courts the North American market ahead of flights to #NewYork
TOURISM ROADSHOW PREPARES AMERICAN MARKET FOR LAUNCH OF KENYA AIRWAYS FLIGHTS (Posted 18th March 2018) The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has been leading a delegation of 18 stakeholders drawn from across Kenya’s tours and travel industry on a one-week roadshow across the United States of America (USA) and Canada. The roadshow focused on cities in […]
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 […]
See the first flight of a #Boeing #B737MAX7 live …
Please check our website and social media often for the most up-to-date timing. When it’s time, tune in on Boeing.com here >
#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 […]
Digital Travel, Hospitality and Innovation Summit in Dehli / India
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 […]
