#KILIFair2018 prepares for more industry seminars
KILIFAIR 2018 is the 4th edition of the International tourism & trade fair event at Kilimanjaro / Tanzania. It is going to be held betweeen June 01st and 03rd at the 17,000 m2 Moshi USHIRIKA SPORTS STADIUM.KILIFAIR is providing an opportunity to diverse speakers around the world, to present their organizations, products or messages on […]
#Seychelles Tourism Academy partners with University of #Louisiana
NEW PARTNERSHIP RAISES THE PROFILE OF THE SEYCHELLES TOURISM ACADEMY (Posted 06th November 2017) Strengthening inter-cultural relations between Seychelles and the U.S, particularly in the field of tourism and hospitality studies was largely discussed as the Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation Ports and Marine, Ambassador Maurice Loustau-Lalanne met with the Vice President for University Affairs […]
Ethiopian Airlines, Arik, Spanish Villa Hotel partner Abuja Jabama MICE Show
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 […]
#Ethiopian announces plans for #BuenosAires launch next year
#ARGENTINA TO BE ADDED TO #ETHIOPIANAIRLINES DESTINATIONS IN MARCH 2018 (Posted 06th November 2017) Ethiopian Airlines will, come 08th of March next year, add the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires to their growing list of worldwide destinations. The initial five times a week service, using a Boeing B787-8 Dreamliner, will operate on Tuesday and Friday out […]
An Update from #VictoriaFalls #Zimbabwe
ENJOY THE LATEST NEWS FROM VICTORIA FALLS TOURISM (Posted 06th November 2017) An Update From Victoria Falls (Courtesy of Zimbabwe Tourism and the Victoria Falls Blog) The Victoria Falls at sunrise Photo: Victoria Falls Photos Quite a bit has been going on, and more is still coming to this charming town next to one of […]
#Lamu’s showcase festival just a few days away
#LAMU CULTURAL FESTIVAL – ONE OF #KENYA’S BEST (Posted 06th November 2017) (Picture courtesy of the Lamu Tourism Association) From Wednesday the 15th of November in the morning until Saturday the 18th into the night will the Lamu Cultural Festival once again capture the imagination of visitors from near and far. The festival combines a […]
Kenya Railways dodge question of SGR fare increase
MORE PR FAILURES AS KENYA RAILWAYS’S ATANAS MAINA DODGES QUESTION ABOUT 2018 FARES (Posted 06th November 2017) While Kenya’s tourism marketeers are getting into gear at the World Travel Market in London to promote the destination, the use of the new SGR passenger train service between Nairobi and Mombasa – stops in Mtito Andei and […]
Last chance to get your free entrance ticket for #WTM2017
Tomorrow is the opening of WTM London 2017! Don’t worry there is still time to register for free to attend the number one global event for the travel industry. By registering now you will save an onsite fee of £80 and ensure a smooth entry to the show. We look forward to welcoming many ATC […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report Edition 22
ENJOY THE 22ND EDITION OF ALAIN ST. ANGE’S TOURISM REPORT (Posted 05th November 2017) Reproduced here with express permission from the author comes the 22nd edition of the St. Ange Tourism Report with unparallelled news from the Seychelles and the Indian Ocean Vanilla Islands – and beyond. Write Alain in his foreword to this edition: […]
#RwandAir ready to host #AFRAA’s 49th General Assembly
#AGA49 JUST A WEEK AWAY AS AFRAA PUTS FINAL TOUCHES ON CONFERENCE PREPARATIONS (Posted 05th November 2017) The outline of the programme and agenda for AFRAA’s 49th annual general assembly has now been released and #Rwanda is ready to host this continental aviation showcase event. RwandAir, the host airline also holding the presidency of AFRAA […]
Brussels Airlines’ Kenneth Bainomugisha weds Mercy Natuhamya
WEDDING BELLS FOR A KEY MEMBER OF THE UGANDAN BRUSSELS AIRLINES TEAM (Posted 05th November 2017) Kenneth Bainomugisha is no stranger to the many Ugandans and visitors to Uganda traveling with Brussels Airlines. He works for this author’s favourite European airline at the Entebbe International Airport, looking after the present 5 flights a week and, […]
Lillian Gaitho resumes her contributions to this blog
CONGRATULATIONS ON HAVING ANOTHER BABY LILLIAN – BUT NOW IT IS WELCOME BACK TO WORK … (Posted 04th November 2017) This weekend is Lillian looking at how to make a road trip, perhaps with the entire family in tow, a success. Read on attentively to catch a hint or two before setting out on that […]
#Uganda Tourism Board Marketing Manager resigns
UTB’S EDWIN MUZAHURA QUITS EFFECTIVE 01ST JANUARY NEXT YEAR (Posted 04th November 2017) It was confirmed yesterday, when receiving a copy of Edwin Muzahura’s letter of resignation addressed to the CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board, that the grapevine news received a day earlier were indeed true. The exact reasons prompting Edwin’s resignation are now […]
Meet #ATTA members at #WTM2017 in #London
WHEN IN LONDON FOR #WTM2017 DO BUSINESS WITH #ATTA MEMBERS (Posted 04th November 2017) Take the opportunity while at WTM 2017 to visit the ATTA stand and sign up for membership of an organization where everything is about #Africa Here is the full list of ATTA members exhibiting at WTM or visiting WTM – make […]
UNWTO pleads for Madagascar but also blasts poor communications strategy
#UNWTO SPEAKS OUT FOR #MADAGSCAR TOURISM BUT ALSO CRITICIZES LACK OF COMMUNICATIONS (Posted 04th November 2017) The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization Dr. Taleb Rifai has visited Madagascar to express the Organization’s full support to the tourism sector. Madagascar’s tourism is facing a challenging situation following a plague outbreak which has prompted some countries […]
Nairobi Now – The only guide you ever need for your visit to #Nairobi
NAIROBI NOW – HERE YOU FIND ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT WHERE THE ‘ACTION‘ IN #KENYAS CAPITAL TAKES PLACE (Posted 03rd November 2017) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with us through twitter, facebook or the blog. Also, email us to submit […]
#UNWTO to hold Ministerial Meeting on sidelines of #WTM2017
#UNWTO TOURISM MINISTER SUMMIT TAKES PLACE DURING #WTM2017 IN #LONDON (Posted 03rd November 2017) 60 Tourism Ministers and Private Sector leaders gather to discuss ‘overtourism’ Ministers of Tourism from 60 countries and leaders from private sector companies and associations will summon next week at the Ministers Summit organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and […]
#Ethiopian Airlines set to bring state of the art #Airbus #A350 to #Accra #Ghana
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. Zambia is about to move Capital from Lusaka to Ngabwe Kenya election standoff hits Tourism as Cruise ship to Mombasa cancels […]
Innovations continue at Air Seychelles
ON LINE DUTY FREE SHOPPING NOW A REALITY AT #AIRSEYCHELLES’ SALON VALLEE DE MAI PREMIUM LOUNGE (Posted 03rd November 2017) Only days after the Air Seychelles catering and lounge team began to test their new menu choices for the airline’s premium lounge has the national airline launched another innovation, online shopping for passengers using their […]
IATA says September passenger demand slowing down
September Passenger Demand Slows as Hurricane Hit the US and the Caribbean (Posted 03rd November 2017) Africa’s share in global air traffic is only 2.2 percent though the population of Africa is over 12 percent The International Air Transport Association announced global passenger traffic results for September showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, […]
New York New York – the Masai team is ready for your marathon
Dear ATC Readers, Months of preparations are now coming to a conclusion and your donations and support to the MWCT have helped to get the team there and ready to run in the New York Marathon in a few days. Said a team member: ‘We’ve landed in New York City! We’re so excited to spend […]
Intercounty SGR passenger train launched today
SGR LAUNCHES LONG AWAITED SECOND TRAIN FROM #NAIROBI TO #MOMBASA (Posted 02nd November 2017) Starting today has Kenya Railways’ SGR operation launched a second daily train between Nairobi and Mombasa, connecting several counties along the way. The initial train service stopped over in Mtito Andei, the half way station enroute to Mombasa but the new, […]
In Memoriam Jean-Michel Hausmann
SAYING FAREWELL TO A GOOD FRIEND IS NEVER EASY (Posted 02nd November 2017) (Jean-Michel’s Facebook picture … he just loved flying) Following the huge success of the Uganda Paramotor Tour 2014 (https://atcnews.org/2014/12/23/23-december-2014-0221/) did Jean-Michel Hausmann earlier this year begin his planning in earnest to do a similar aerial tour of Rwanda, again to showcase the […]
Downplaying the #Plague is not a good idea
#MADAGASCAR PLAGUE OUTBREAK MUST BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AND NOT DOWNPLAYED FOR SHORTSIGHTED GAINS (Posted 02nd November 2017) As was reported here at the very start of the plague outbreak way back in September has Madagascar suffered a repeat outbreak of the deadly disease, made worse as this epidemic was of the Pneumonic type which infects […]
#Kenya Tourism Federation assures visitors to the country of their safety
NO CAUSE FOR ALARM FOR TOURISTS COMING TO #KENYA (Posted 02nd November 2017) The Kenya Tourism Federation, the apex or umbrella body of Kenya’s tourism sector associations, has moved to assure tourists that they are safe during their visit to the country, despite the politically emotional period the country is experiencing. Wrote the Federation office: […]
A Window on #Zambia
ENJOY GILL STADEN’S LATEST UPDATES FROM #ZAMBIA THROUGH HER ‘A WINDOW ON ZAMBIA‘ WEBSITE (Posted 02nd November 2017) Gill Staden, best known here through her ‘The Livingstone bi-Weekly‘ news, here called ‘News from Further Down South‘ has just released the end October update from her new dedicated Zambia website ‘A Window on Zambia‘. Enjoy the […]
Alain St. Ange’s inaugural newsletter from the Seychelles Labour Union
A MAN OF MANY TALENTS TURNS HIS ATTENTION TO THE PLIGHT OF SEYCHELLES WORKERS (Posted 02nd November 2017) Alain St. Ange, immediate former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, a few months ago launched his first edition of the St. Ange Tourism Report, which has now found its regular place on this blog […]
#Seychelles’ #FestivalKreol – looking ahead to 2018
COULD THE SEYCHELLES GET A TOURISM POLICE FORCE ANYTIME SOON? (Posted 02nd November 2017) (The one and only participant of the Notting Hill Carnival group attending the Festival Kreol 2017 dressed in a carnival like outfit – and she made waves) Normality has returned to the streets of Victoria after last weekend’s parade and a […]
Rift Valley Adventures – adding some Oomph to the vacation
#RIFTVALLEYADVENTURES – TAPPING INTO THE ACTIVE VACATION MARKET (Posted 02nd November 2017) Nothing beats the feeling of open grasslands, mountains, rivers, caves and forests all around you – constantly changing but also remaining the same. Ancient cultures including many of Kenya’s fine outdoor traditions believed that nature, the environment and everything around us had a […]
This is Their Last Chance at Freedom – Read on to find out what I am talking about
Colobus Conservation – often the only hope monkeys have for survival (Colobus Conservation is supported by Safarilink Aviation) (Posted 02nd November 2017) Help set 23 monkeys free! This is Unthinkable Cruelty and Abuse Thousands of baby monkeys in Africa are stolen from their families to be kept as pets. Many are forced to live alone […]
