#JumiaTravel adds #Sudan section after lifting of sanctions
ONLINE PORTAL ‘JUMIA TRAVEL‘ RESPONDS TO LIFTING OF SUDAN SANCTIONS (Posted 19th October 2017) One of #Africa’s leading online hotel portals which lists more than 30,000 hotels across the continent is ready to revive its business in Sudan, following news of the revocation of economic sanctions by the US against Africa’s third largest country. The […]
#Safaris as seen through the lense of your camera!
Interested in specialist photographic safaris? Read the next ‘Travel Africa Magazine‘ edition! From bring-your-own-camera safaris to all-swinging-and-dancing experiences with custom-built equipment and professional tuition included Jambo ATC Readers! For readers, travelers and adventurers alike, we hope our newsletters give you inspiration and the information you need to explore your next destination! Specialist photographic safaris Imagine […]
#Seychelles #GCC 2017 roadshow exceeds expectations
VISITOR NUMBERS FROM GCC COUNTRIES NOW UP IN THIRD POSITION (Posted 19th October 2017) Further improving knowledge of the Seychelles’ products in the Middle East region, allowing the trade to strengthen relations with existing partners, as well as discover new products and partners, that was the outcome of the 2017 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) roadshow, […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Kenya: The Gateway to East Africa Africa Global Funds A giraffe on the African Savannah with the tall buildings of a city on the horizon is often the picture many people think of when imagining Africa. They may not know it but the scene is from the Nairobi National Park, a park on the […]
Air traffic disruptions expected in #Nairobi on 20th of October
#WILSONAIRPORT AND #JKIA DUE FOR TRAFFIC CLOSURE ON FRIDAY THIS WEEK (Posted 18th October 2017) A NOTAM, short for Notice to AirMen, has been issued by the Kenya Airport Authority for Friday the 20th of October for two of Nairobi’s main airports. Jomo Kenyatta International will suffer a closure to all traffic, inbound and outbound, […]
Spend Mashujaa Day at the Coast or better, make it a long weekend!
Feeling the need to get away? Spend Mashujaa Day at the Coast! It’s a long weekend, #DoMoreInCoasto Spend Mashujaa Day at the Coast Jambojet has increased flights to Mombasa! On Wednesday 18th October 2017 and Thursday 19th October 2017 they will be having 3 flights per day instead of 2! If you feel the need […]
#Zambia Tourism keen to promote #ZATEX2018
#ZAMBIA’S TOURISM AGENCY OPENS UP BOOKINGS FOR NEXT YEAR’S ZATEX (Posted 18th October 2017) The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) will be hosting the fourth edition of the Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX), from 12th to 14th of April 2018 in Lusaka, Zambia. The main aim of hosting ZATEX is to expand the tourism client base for […]
A broke Kenya Wildlife Service is in no one’s interests but …
AUDITOR GENERAL’S REPORT CALLS #KWS ‘TECHNICALLY INSOLVENT‘ AS BLAME GAME NOW FOCUSES ON CHAIRMAN ALMIGHTY (Posted 18th October 2017) The publication of the report by the Auditor General’s office about their findings at KWS do not make pretty reading. The organization, key to Kenya’s wildlife based tourism sector’s future survival, was called ‘technically insolvent‘, in […]
Your #WTM2017 London Event Programme is here!
World Travel Market London releases Events Programme 06th to 08th of November 2017 Excel, London Register Travel Discounts Find Exhibitors Are You A Buyer? This year WTM London has over 80 events for you to attend, giving you the chance to be inspired by some of the top speakers from the travel industry. Say ‘I […]
Reunion Island – The Megavalanche 22nd addition awaits!
Reunion Island – The Megavalanche 22nd addition awaits! Reunion Island is a one of a kind destination, famous for its rugged landscapes and extraordinary volcanic plains. Reunion Island – The Megavalanche 22nd addition awaits! Reunion Island is well known for its rugged landscapes, breath-taking scenery and for being one of the few destinations that boast […]
Important Reminder! Atta WTM Networking Evening Monday, Nov 6th
WILL YOU ATTEND THE #ATTA NETWORKING EVENT ON THE SIDELINES OF #WTM2017 Atta Memo: Reminder! Atta WTM Networking Evening Monday, Nov 6th Book now! Atta WTM Networking Evening Monday, November 6th Atta WTM Networking Event Monday, Nov 6th
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopia Extends E -Visa Service to Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) Participants Ethiopian Airlines Addis Ababa: Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs main Department in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched E-Visa service for African and… Read more>> ENERGY Africa’s largest wind power plant could relocate from Kenya to […]
#Fastjet publishes first schedule for #Mozambique as expansion takes hold
MOZAMBIQUE – HERE COMES FASTJET (Posted 17th October 2017) Fastjet will launch operations in Mozambique effective 03rd of November. The initial schedule will include flights from Maputo to Tete, Beira and Nampula, making air travel – as they did in Tanzania and Zimbabwe – affordable for ordinary people hitherto often traveling by bus. Tete flights […]
Atta Daily News
#Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates Atta daily newsletter Mantis Collection Lands Development & Marketing Contract for Akagera Game Lodge On the 10th of October 2017, The Mantis Collection and the Rwanda Social Security Board signed a Hotel Management Agreement for Akagera Game Lodge in Rwanda. Akagera Game Lodge is a […]
Experience Africa by #Atta – a new tourism trade show dedicated to our continent
JUNE 25TH THE LAUNCH DATE FOR THE INAUGURAL ‘EXPERIENCE AFRICA BY ATTA‘ TRADE SHOW (Posted 17th October 2017) Experience Africa by Atta is the first ever dedicated travel trade B2B show concept in the UK showcasing a diverse spectrum of African travel products and experiences. The invitation only show aims to stimulate business growth between […]
#Nigeria government denies Visa measures announced by their mission to the #AfricanUnion
CONFUSION REIGNS AFTER AU VISA ANNOUNCEMENT DENIED BY NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT (Posted 17th October 2017) The announcement made by the Nigerian Ambassador to the African Union in Addis Ababa, subsequently hailed as a massive breakthrough by the pan African organization, has now been put into doubt when other government sources in Abuja denied that such an […]
#KenyaAirways’ financial restructuring nearly completed
KEY KENYAN BANK NOW COMES ON BOARD ACCEPTING DEBT AGAINST EQUITY SWAP (Posted 17th October 2017) Information received from Nairobi suggests that one of the banks which has been holding out against the government initiated and shareholder approved financial restructuring, which has seen major conversions of dept into equity, is now finally in agreement with […]
3 Weeks to go until #WTM2017 in London!
World Travel Market London – The Countdown has started 06th to 08th of November 2017 Excel, London Register Travel Discounts Find Exhibitors Are You A Buyer? Dear ATC Readers, it’s now only 3 weeks before WTM London opens for business. We hope you are still planning to register and join us at ExCeL on 7-8 […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Ethiopia extends e-Visa service to conference participants Ethiopian Embassy in U.K. The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs Main Department, in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines, has launched e-Visa service for African and international individuals travelling to… Read more>> Nigeria to start issuing visas on arrival for Africans: AU Washington Post ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Nigeria […]
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#SITA technology to take #Accra’s international airport into the 21st century
NEW TERMINAL 3 AT #KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN ACCRA OPTS FOR SITA TECHNOLOGY (Posted 16th October 2017) Ghana’s largest airport is expanding its capacity to meet significant growth in international passenger traffic, increasing the airport’s capacity to five-million passengers a year. The country’s aviation industry has witnessed significant growth over the past decade due to […]
Akwaaba Travel Market launches Abuja Jabamah, The Hotel and 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 […]
#Atta’s Weekly News Summary
NEWS UPDATES FROM THE AFRICAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION … And while enjoying the read, do consider joining them as everything they do is about travel to and across #Africa Take a look at the latest news from Atta members across the continent and beyond Atta Weekly Newsletter Dear ATC Readers, Please find below this […]
#Seychelles judges participation in the Magical Kenya Travel Expo a big success
KEEN FOR MORE AFRICAN VISITORS HAS #SEYCHELLES TOURISM RETURN TO EAST AFRICA’S PREMIER TOURISM TRADE SHOW (Posted 16th October 2017) Seychelles, famed for its powder-white beaches and clear turquoise waters, is seen as a popular destination among travellers from across the globe and while the island destination remains a popular vacation spot for Europeans, the […]
Shareholder dispute puts plans for #Kigali hotel rebranding in doubt
DOUBLE TREE OR NOT DOUBLE TREE – THAT IS NOW THE QUESTION (Posted 16th October 2017) A report filed last week about Hilton’s (supposed) agreement with the Ubumwe Grande Hotel in Kigali now appears to be on shaky ground, after one of the shareholders in the hotel, CG Corp Global which appears based in Nepal […]
#Lamu prepares for two key festivals over the next two months
#LAMUCULTURALFESTIVAL AND #MAULIDI FESTIVAL EXPECTED TO BRING IN THOUSANDS OF VISITORS (Posted 16th October 2017) (Picture courtesy of Kenya Tourism Board) The annual Lamu Cultural Festival will this year take place from November 15th to November 18th and is expected to fill available rooms and accommodation to capacity. Lamu, a peaceful and laid back community […]
#Nigeria announces Visa on Arrival for African citizens
MAJOR BOOST FOR TRAVEL TO NIGERIA EXPECTED WHEN ‘VISA ON ARRIVAL‘ BECOMES OPERATIONAL (Posted 16th October 2017) In line with demands made by leading travel and tourism bodies across Africa, including Nigeria’s Ikechi Uko’s campaign to lift Visa requirements for Africans traveling across the continent, has Nigeria now given indication that this may soon become […]
#UnitedKingdom Visa requirements prompt change in #RwandAir routing
UK’S INSISTENCE ON TRANSIT VISA FORCES RWANDAIR TO CHANGE ROUTING OF #BRUSSELS #GATWICK FLIGHTS (Posted 15th October 2017) As previously reported has the United Kingdom continued to show indifference if not outright contempt towards Rwanda’s national airline RwandAir to operate a regular service to London Gatwick via Brussels, as British immigration still demands transit Visa […]
Latest News from Zambia Tourism
News Updates from #Zambia Tourism Everything you need to know about Tourism in Zambia! Explore The Real #Africa We have all the latest news from Zambia that you need to hear about! Remember that if you have any articles or news stories that you think we need to hear about on Zambia Tourism, please submit. […]
#VipingoRidge celebrates its 10th anniversary
HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIPINGO (Posted 14th October 2017) Given Kenya’s more recent challenges for coast tourism is it all the more a pleasure to wish Vipingo Ridge all the best on their 10th anniversary. Since opening the gates 10 years ago to their permanent and not so permanent residents has Vipingo welcomed thousands of golfers from […]
