New airlink for #Asmara
#AIRARABIA LAUNCHES FLIGHTS TO CAPITAL OF #ERITREA (Posted 12th December 2017) Effective 10th of December has Air Arabia, the Sharjah based UAE low cost airline, commenced flights to the Eritrean capital of Asmara. The service, operated with an Airbus A320, connects the UAE to Eritrea once a week, leaving Sharjah on Sunday and returning on […]
#OlPejeta brings back the Safari Shuttle … and more festive season offers …
#BrusselsAirlines introduces new system for award miles
Brussels Airlines but also partners Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS are introducing a new system for the calculation of award miles for flight bookings. For flights booked from 12 March 2018 onwards, the fare will form the new basis for the calculation. For a Miles & More BASE member, this will mean: fare (ticket […]
#UNWTO appoints new Special Ambassador for Sustainable Development Goals
#ICELAND’S FIRST LADY BECOMES UNWTO’S SPECIAL AMBASSADOR (Posted 12th December 2017) H.E. Ms. Eliza Jean Reid, First Lady of Iceland has been nominated as Special Ambassador for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The appointment took place at the second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture, an official event of the International Year […]
#Dubai flight is a sign of good things to come for #Nigeria says #MedView Boss
Another edition of ATQ News 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 […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM FG to partner FTAN to host 2018 African Tourism Ministers conference The Gaurdian The Federal Government said it would partner with the Federation of Tourism Association of Nigeria (FTAN) and other stakeholders in hosting of the African Tourism Ministers in June 2018. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the assurance […]
Jambojet operations to Mombasa resume
BIRDSTRIKE CAUSE OF JAMBOJET’S SCHEDULE CHALLENGES IN RECENT DAYS (Posted 11th December 2017) Jambojet, the Kenya Airways owned low cost carrier, has confirmed earlier this afternoon that services to and from Mombasa will resume after repairs have been carried out on one of their aircraft. The plane sustained damage as a result of a bird […]
Wilson Airport closure restricted to just one hour
UHURU DAY CLOSURE OF WILSON AIRPORT RESTRICTED TO JUST ONE HOUR (Posted 11th December 2017) No sooner was the following article published (https://atcnews.org/2017/12/09/nairobi-wilson-airport-closure-yes-again/) about another Wilson Airport closure did Capt. Gilbert M. Kibe, Director General of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority pick up his phone to call this correspondent with the good news, that the […]
TAZARA operations halted due to strike by Zambian rail workers
PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES ON TAZARA HALTED UNTIL STRIKE BY ZAMBIAN WORKERS ENDS (Posted 11th December 2017) It was learned over the weekend that the TAZARA railway, owned by both the Zambian and Tanzanian government in equal parts, has been grounded along the last stretch between Tanzania and Zambia, due to a railway workers strike […]
Air Seychelles captures the SCCI Award for most ‘Innovative Product’
#SEYCHELLES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED AIR SEYCHELLES (Posted 10th December 2017) Air Seychelles has won the “Innovative Product” award for the second year running at the annual Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) business awards ceremony. Held last night at the Eden Bleu Hotel, the prestigious event gathered key executives, entrepreneurs and […]
Just published: The Alain St. Ange Tourism Report Edition 27
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 10th December 2017) Welcome to Edition 27 of 10th December 2017. The joy of the Christmas Season is everywhere and those responsible for decorating cities and villages, towns and countrysides, commercial centres, ports and airports, hospitals […]
#Kampala sees a rise in posh apartment offerings due to growing demand
SUNSIRI APARTMENTS NOW OPEN FOR OCCUPANCY (Posted 09th December 2017) Located on top of Naguru Hill with one of the best views over parts of Kampala, are the Sunsiri Apartments now open for occupancy. The three bedroom apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine included and offer a furnished sitting / dining room […]
#Kampala’s Mestil Hotel & Residences set for opening on Monday
MORE ROOMS FOR KAMPALA AS NEW HOTEL OPENS ITS DOORS NEXT WEEK (Posted 09th December 2017) Given the confidence that Uganda will see an improved economy in 2018 and that in particular tourism will see a rise in visitor numbers next year, it is of little surprise that new hotels are opening up in the […]
#Nairobi Wilson Airport closure – yes, AGAIN
WILSON AIRPORT TO BE CLOSED AGAIN ON 12TH DECEMBER FROM MID TO LATE MORNING (Posted 09th December 2017) Airlines based at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport have put out an alert that flight operations at the airport will shut down from mid to late morning, with no specific times given however. Passengers booked on mid to late […]
Houston Marketing appoints KILIFAIR Promotion to market their Tanzania Spotlight Workshop
HOUSTON MARKETING PARTNERS WITH KILIFAIR FOR 2018 SPOTLIGHT EVENT (Posted 09th December 2017) REGISTRATION FORM SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOP – ARUSHA, FEB 1 – 2018 Houston Travel Marketing / Spotlight of Africa has appointed KILIFAIR Promotion Company Ltd, to assist with sending out invitations and managing the visitor/buyer registrations. Entrance by invitation only to genuine trade buyers […]
#UNWTO advocates for smart media use to help protect wildlife
#KASANE UNWTO CONFERENCE BRINGS MEDIA TOGETHER IN FIGHT AGAINST POACHING (Posted 09th December 2017) Nearly 30 journalists have convened in Kasane, Botswana to debate the role of the media in advocating sustainable tourism and wildlife conservation as its major asset. The event is part of the UNWTO/Chimelong Programme that promotes wildlife as key driver of […]
Brussels Airlines parent company is named by #Skytrax as a five star airline
IS NOW A 5* AIRLINE … … AND AS SUCH AMONG THE TOP TEN IN THE WORLD Virus-free. www.avg.com
Kenya Airways wins MICE award
Another edition of ATQ News 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. Kenya Welcomes a Taste of Afro-Brazilian Culture Capoeira Angola Festival Mozambique Government Dissatisfied With Revenue From Tourism HoReCaBB Mentors launch […]
#Nairobi Now – All you need to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
#NAIROBINOW – WHERE YOU LEARN ALL ABOUT THE WHAT AND WHERE THE ACTION IS … Dear ATCNews readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them directly through twitter, Facebook or their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
More culinary delights on #BrusselsAirlines as Chef Stephanie reveals new menus
THE ‘SAVOIR VIVRE‘ IN THE AIR CONTINUES AS BRUSSELS AIRLINES GETS NEW MENUS IN BUSINESS CLASS (Posted 08th December 2017) Flying with Brussels Airlines is as much a lifestyle statement as it is a choice for one of Europe’s best reputed carriers and the launch of new menus for business class passengers by award winning […]
Will the #Likoni bridge finally become reality?
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT UNDERWAY FOR A NEW BRIDGE ACROSS #MOMBASA’S LIKONI CHANNEL (Posted 08th December 2017) Relief is in sight now for long suffering residents of the island of Mombasa and the southern mainland after plans were confirmed yesterday that an environmental impact assessment study has been launched for a bridge crossing the port entrance […]
#Jambojet expects two new #Bombardier #Q400’s next week
JAMBOJET HAD TWO NEW AIRCRAFT DUE FOR DELIVERY AHEAD OF BUSY FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 08th December 2017) Bombardier, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer, is expected to deliver two brand new Q400NextGen aircraft in the space of the next 8 days to Kenya Airways subsidiary JamboJet in Nairobi. The aircraft shown above, named Heroe, is due to […]
#BadrAirlines eyes #Entebbe
BADR AIRLINES PLANS TO LINK #KHARTOUM WITH ENTEBBE (Posted 08th December 2017) Information has emerged that Sudan’s BADR Airlines has set its eyes on flights to Entebbe after apparently receiving traffic rights from the Ugandan authorities. The airline already flies from Khartoum to Juba but it could not be ascertained if this service will then […]
#KenyaAirways moves to offer new and secure payment solutions
NEW DEAL BY KENYA AIRWAYS MAKES ONLINE PAYMENTS EASIER AND MORE SECURE (Posted 08th November 2017) Kenya Airways has partnered with Pesalink, a switch which has over thirty banks, in a move that will provide a variety of mobile and bank payment options to its customers paying for bookings online. The first of its kind […]
Qatar Airways signs major #Airbus #A321Neo order
#QATARAIRWAYS SEALS DEAL WITH AIRBUS FOR 50 #A321NEO’S (Posted 07th December 2017) (Pictures courtesy of Qatar Airways) Qatar Airways has reconfirmed and upsized its earlier order for 50 A320neo with a firm order instead for 50 of the larger A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration), in an order signed today in the presence of His […]
Alfajiri Villas Webinar – Don’t miss it
Alfajiri Villas holding Webinar to showcase its award winning luxury villas Alfajiri Villas Webinar on the 12th December at 14h00 GMT Cliff Villa Garden Villa Beach Villa Service Cuisine Families Activities Brochure Videos Photo Book now Video Cliff Villa Fact sheet Video Garden Villa Fact sheet Video Beach Villa Fact sheet We would like to […]
Thoughts towards the weekend by Lillian Gaitho
STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGIES WILL BE THE IN THING NEXT YEAR IN HOTELS (Posted 07th December 2017) As we look forward to closing the year is Lillian taking a keen look at emerging and growing hotel technologies that will in her opinion shape the new year. Voice Adaptation, anyone home? Voice is no doubt […]
#EdelweissAir announces #Seychelles flights
MORE FLIGHTS TO #MAHE MEANS MORE TOURISTS FOR SEYCHELLES (Posted 07th December 2017) Seychelles is set to get direct, non-stop air service with a third German-speaking country when Switzerland’s leisure airline, Edelweiss Air, begins flights to the archipelago next year. Edelweiss Air will be offering regular non-stop service from its base, Zurich airport to Mahé, […]
East Africa left out of Emirates ‘Hello Tomorrow’ fare promotion
NO ‘HELLO TOMORROW‘ FARES FOR UGANDA, KENYA AND TANZANIA – FOR NOW (Posted 07th December 2017) The East African countries of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania did not feature in the launch of Emirates’ ‘Hello Tomorrow‘ fare promotion, under which wannabe travelers can book destinations across the airline’s network up to the 12th of December. Countries […]
More summer destinations for #BrusselsAirlines
BRUSSELS AIRLINES ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SUMMER 2018 DESTINATIONS (Posted 06th December 2017) Brussels Airlines expands its network in Croatia, one of the fastest growing holiday destinations in Europe. Next to Zagreb and Dubrovnik, the Belgian airline will from next summer add two new destinations to its portfolio. From 12th of May onwards, Zadar will be connected […]
