#Zambia #Tourism News Updates from #KafuntaSafaris

Dear ATC Readers! The seasons are changing quickly in South Luangwa, and August always marks the transition between our winter and summer. We hardly had any winter at all, and based on the already hot temperatures we can say summer is here! The pool awaits you… Late August and the arrival of summer, also means […]

#Lagos plans big for delegates coming to 14th #Akwaaba African Travel Market

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. China remains Africa’s top trading partner for 9 consecutive years Immigration boss approves expansion of visa on arrival counters MICE East […]

#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 31st August 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 […]

The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily aviation news, courtesy of #CAPA, by simply clicking on the link below: www.blueswandaily.com

#Kisumu with #Safarilink – Launching on Monday 03rd September

The TWICE daily service to Kisumu means a total of 14 flights per week providing passengers with a convenient connection to all of Safarilink’s best Beach and Bush destinations. Flights will depart from Wilson at 1045hrs in the morning plus an evening departure at 1745hrs while the flights from Kisumu will depart at 1145hrs and […]

Five resorts in the #Seychelles make it into the #CondeNast #GoldList

#CHINA REMAINS A KEY MARKET FOR SEYCHELLES (Posted 31st August 2018) Conde Nast’s China edition has elevated five of Seychelles’ leading resorts into their Gold List, recognizing their five star luxury status and standing in the Chinese market place. All the resorts named have made it to the top in various other ranking lists over […]

WTM Latin America – Your Gateway into the South American markets

Register your interest Why Visit Blog WTM Latin America Events Business opportunities The total contribution of the travel market to the global GDP is 10.4%, with the forecast of 4% growth in 2018. Growth prospects in the sector are large: 1.8 billion international arrivals are expected annually by 2030 worldwide, according to WTTC (World Travel […]

Ol Pejeta News Updates

August 2018 News Solutions for rural learning – the ARES box For the past five years, we’ve been working to integrate ICT into schools on our boundaries. This has resulted in significantly improved performance levels in beneficiary schools and huge enthusiasm from teachers who now have access to new learning materials. Most exciting of all […]

#IATA – solid traffic growth and record load factors in July

IATA DATA SUGGEST RECORD LOAD FACTORS IN JULY (Posted 30th August 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy global passenger demand for July with all regions reporting growth. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 6.2%, compared to the same month last year. While this was down from 8.1% year-over-year growth in June, it […]

The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily aviation news, courtesy of #CAPA, by simply clicking on the link below: www.blueswandaily.com

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

TOURISM Uganda: MTN Nye Nye sparks interest from tourism players Music in Africa As Uganda’s MTN Nye Nye music festival draws near, tour companies are seizing on the opportunity to cash in on music tourism. Various packages have been envisioned…Read more>> Tunisia attracts 5 million tourists up to August North Africa Post Some 5.15 million […]

#BrusselsAirport Updates

NEW: Fly to Washington, Boston and New York with Primera Air Looking for a cheap trip to the United States? Low cost airline Primera Air makes it happen! As of 9 May, they will offer daily flights to New York at € 340 return ticket. As of 2 June, there will be 3 flights a […]

#IATA Training opportunities – taken up at record pace

September Courses Locations Dates Dangerous Goods Regulations – Recurrent Shanghai, China Amman, Jordan Singapore Lagos, Nigeria 12 – 14 Sep 18 – 20 Sep 19 – 21 Sep 26 – 28 Sep Professional Skills for DGR Instructors Geneva, Switzerland Singapore 17 – 21 Sep 24 – 28 Sep Dangerous Goods Regulations – Initial (Chinese) Shanghai, […]

The latest #TourismTattler is out

Website: www.tourismtattler.com Weekly Travel News Update for ATCNews readers Wed 29 August 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: Call For #ShotLeft Travel Week Partners Continue Reading Open Access For All During National Parks Week Continue Reading Taxis Block Off Kempinski Hotel Seychelles Continue Reading Record 2017 Year For World Tourism Continue Reading SA Tourism Declines In […]

#IATA’s air cargo forecast shows continued growth

AIR CARGO VOLUMES GROW BY 2.1 PERCENT IN JULY (Posted 29th August 2018) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.1% in July 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was the slowest pace of growth […]

The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily aviation news, courtesy of #CAPA, by simply clicking on the following link www.blueswandaily.com

Another edition of the #LivingstoneBiWeekly

GILL STADEN’S LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY IS OUT (Posted 29th August 2018) Inside this edition ATCNews readers find: Clean Up Day No more Visas for Angola Bangweulu makes Honey Conservation Careers Fair South Africa bans Zambia Honey Vehicles for Sioma Ngwezi Lake Kariba Trip A Wild Dog’s Life For the full report click on the link below: […]

#KenyaAirways releases half year results

KENYA AIRWAYS POSTS 4 BILLION SHILLINGS LOSS AS CHAIRMAN UPTALKS THE AIRLINE’S FUTURE (Posted 29th August 2018) The loss incurred by Kenya Airways during the first half of the financial year, i.e. from 01st of January to the 30th of June, still stands at a whopping 4.035 billion Kenya Shillings, however down from the same […]

#AuricAir passes safety renewal audit by #BARS

RENEWAL SAFETY AUDIT HANDS AURIC AIR ANOTHER ‘BARS GOLD‘ CERTIFICATE (Posted 29th August 2018) Auric Air has completed their latest BARS renewal audit and has received another BARS GOLD certification for the coming year, 2018-2019. You can view the certificate by clicking here Auric Air has been a BARS member since 2012, when its first […]

Tanzania launches National Convention Bureau, the second in the region after #Rwanda

#TANZANIA PULLS AHEAD OF #KENYA AND #UGANDA WITH THE LAUNCH OF A NATIONAL CONVENTION BUREAU (Posted 29th August 2018) Recognizing the importance of a national convention bureau when it comes to promoting MICE events, has Tanzania now launched their own NCB, for the time being under the umbrella of the Tanzania Tourism Board. This makes […]

Sign up now for #WTMAfrica2019

About the show Visit Who will I meet Blog WTM Africa gives you the opportunity to meet the world under one roof and be inspired by Travel industry leaders, trends and innovations. In 2018 WTM Africa introduced new conference sectors featuring Sports & Events Tourism and Women in Travel Experience cutting edge products and solutions […]

The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily aviation news, courtesy of #CAPA, by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com

Key #BrusselsAirlines staffer appointed by #LufthansaGroup as Sales Director sub Saharan #Africa

PHILIPPE SAEYS-DESMEDT APPOINTED SENIOR DIRECTOR SUB SAHARAN AFRICA SALES (Posted 28th August 2018) Brussels Airlines’ current VP Sales Africa Philippe Saeys-Desmedt is the newly appointed Senior Director Sales Sub-Saharan Africa for the Lufthansa Group. Starting 01st of November 2018 he and his team will become responsible for the sales and commercial activities of the entire […]

#Ghana applies for #FAA Category One status for flights to the US by national 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 […]

#PrecisionAir ups flight frequencies to key tourism destinations

PRECISION AIR TO FURTHER SUPPORT TOURIST CONNECTIONS IN #TANZANIA (Posted 27th August 2018) Tanzania’s leading airline Precision Air is planning to further support the tourism industry by adding more frequencies to tourist destinations in the country. The additional frequencies will be added to flights between, DAR-SERONERA-KILIMANJARO-ZANZIBAR and KILIMANJARO-NAIROBI Precision Air Air currently operates 12 flights […]