Terror hits #Mogadishu once again
TRUCKBOMB IN THE HEART OF MOGADISHU KILLS SCORES AS CITY DEFENSES AGAIN PENETRATED (Posted 15th October 2017) Suspected Al Shabab terrorists have again struck at the heart of #Somalia’s capital Mogadishu when they managed to infiltrate the city with a truck loaded with explosives and detonated it along a busy city intersection lined with government […]
#Comoros joins #UNWTO at last joining the other #VanillaIslands
NEW TOURISM DRIVE BY #COMOROS SIGNALS MAJOR TURNAROUND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMY (Posted 15th October 2017) The Comoros Islands have now formally joined the United Nationals World Tourism Organization, the last of the group of Indian Ocean islands known as the #VanillaIslands to which the Comoros belong since its launch a few years ago. Comoros Vice […]
Edition 19 of the St. Ange Tourism Report is now available here
ALAIN ST. ANGE’S TOURISM REPORT EDITION 19 (Posted 15th October 2017) Reproduced here for the ATC readership – with express permission of the author Alain St. Ange – is the latest edition of his weekly tourism report. In this issue he talks about Seychelles moving towards subsistence fishing practices, MV Espoir proudly Seychellois, Alain St.Ange […]
African Horizons confirms #WTM2017 attendance
#KENYA SENDS LARGE DELEGATION TO #WTM2017 (Posted 14th October 2017) One good deed should beget another. African Horizon’s Emily Kaloki did after all accomplish what others could not, i.e. get me on the Madaraka Express to Mombasa after the Magical Kenya Travel Expo closed its doors a week ago. https://atcnews.org/2017/10/09/the-two-faces-of-a-sgr-train-journey-to-mombasa/ In turn it is only […]
#TropicAir #10to4 – ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
Time to sign up for the #MountKenya 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge Entries for the 2018 Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge are now OPEN! 9th, 10th & 11th February 2018 Enter online here: www.10to4.org #TropicAir10to4 #forpeaksake #10to4mtbchallenge #theultimatemtbsafari What is the 10to4? A series of races designed for all ages, fitness, and abilities takes place […]
Learn More About Rhino Ark’s Conservation Work
#RhinoArk Charitable Trust News and Support Appeal RHINO ARK CHARITABLE TRUST INFORMATION UPDATE Chargers, Sponsors and Friends of Rhino Ark, Pressures to respond As Rhino Ark increases the size and scope of its operations, pressures to continue the efficient management of completed projects, such as the fences around the Aberdares and Mount Eburu – as […]
#Reunion celebrates 25 Years of ‘GrandRaid’ Madness
#GRANDRAID ON #REUNION TURNS 25 (Posted 14th October 2017) More than 6.400 participants from over 50 countries have registered for the anniversary event of the ‘Grand Raid‘, one of the world’s most challenging but also exciting cross country event. The race is run as the annual season closer of the global ‘Ultra Trail World Tour‘ […]
#AirMauritius prepares for delivery of first #Airbus #A350
SIX DAYS AND COUNTING FOR FIRST A350 DELIVER TO AIR MAURITIUS (Posted 14th October 2017) (Air Mauritius file photo) Air Mauritius has confirmed that the delivery of their first Airbus A350-900 is expected on the 20th of October. The first commercial service is then scheduled for the 23rd of October from Port Louis to Singapore. […]
A final rush to get information out while winding up my visit #Kenya
#Laikipia Wildlife Forum’s News Updates Issue: 17 Important Updates From The Mount Kenya Ewaso Water Partnership (MKEWP) Marvin Githuku, part of the MKEWP team, joined participants in the challenging five-day walk along the Ewaso Nyiro River where together they engaged numerous communities around Kipsing, Oldonyiro, Koija Ranch, Westgate, Kalama and Archers Post. Photo Credit: Marvin […]
It’s been a while! Here’s the latest from the Northern Rangelands Trust
Northern Rangelands Trust News August & September 2017 update from NRT NRT DIGEST Aug/ Sep 2017 Photo Diary of a Rangelands Coordinator Kieran Avery shares his best shots from the field; as he leads NRT’s efforts to support more sustainable land management in community conservancies. All photos: Kieran Avery Camel caravan honours Ewaso River 5 […]
The latest ‘Mountain Dispatches’
Mount Kenya Trust News Updates Share Tweet Instagram :MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES News from the Mount Kenya Trust July to September 2017 Dear ATC Readers, We are immensely proud that our very own Edwin Kinyanjui, Mount Kenya’s Senior Community Wildlife Officer, has once again been recognised for his outstanding dedication to conservation winning the Disney Conservation Hero […]
News, events, lifestyle information and more from ATC Partner #GoPlacesDigital
Got some more time to read? Enjoy the lastest Go Places Digital Weekly Go Places Digital Weekly Share Tweet Forward +1 Share Dear ATC Readers, Africa Hotel Investment Forum 2017 Newsbits Rwanda’s Prime Minister Promises New Tourism Investment Opportunities At the Official Opening of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum Kigali Convention Centre, October 11th, 2017 […]
Enjoy Ndege News Updates from #AirKenya
Airkenya Express’ phone are back in working order and here is the latest edition of their Ndege News September 2017 – November 2017 HOME GM’S MESSAGE FEATURES NEWS UPDATES Dear ATC Readers, THE CRATER – and the Cradle of Civilisation As soon as Sean Kirk and his family arrived at Ngorongoro Conservation Area, they discovered […]
Reader from #Zimbabwe comments on #FlyAfrica’s (mis)adventure
DOUBTS GALORE OVER #FLYAFRICA’S FUTURE (Posted Friday the 13th of October 2017) Not long after last night’s article was posted did a number of comments flood back but one in particular struck a note, worth to republish here for the further benefit of ATC Readers: FlyAfrica in stormy flight. Few months ago, when the Zimbabwean […]
East Africa Tourism & Hospitality Conference on course for November in Dar es Salaam
DAR ES SALAAM HOSPITALITY EXHIBITION JUST FIVE WEEKS AWAY NOW (Posted Friday the 13th of October 2017) ‘We have more than 87 exhibitors and [expect] more than 5000 visitors who sign up for this show. 85% corporates buyers. 20 buyers and 52 media we partner with‘ said Deo Kilawe of Mikono Speakers International when informing […]
#SunAfricaHotels enters the big league of hotel management companies in #Kenya
ACQUISITION OF ‘NYALI SUN AFRICA HOTEL‘ DOUBLES SUN AFRICA’S INVENTORY (Posted 12th October 2017) Kenya’s hospitality industry sat up and took notice when a few weeks ago an announcement was made that Sun Africa Hotels, until this point a very fine but still relatively small boutique hotel management company, took over what once upon a […]
It is Award Season for #Tourism in #Africa
DEADLINE NEARING FOR ‘THE SAFARI AWARDS‘ (Posted Friday the 13th of October 2017) Voting for the 2018 Safari Awards closes at midnight GMT on 15th of October, i.e. this Sunday night! If you have been on safari over the last three years and think that the safari lodge, camp or operator deserves recognition for excellence, […]
Nairobi Now – Your comprehensive city guide for the where, when and what
Enjoy the latest edition of Nairobi Now Nairobi Now – All you need to know for your visit to the Kenyan capital Megaloh & Octopizzo in Concert! Oct. 13 2017 @ Goethe Institut Auditorium The 2nd Edition of: A Dreamer | An Observer | A Realist Exhibition, Oct. 12-31 2017 @ Village Market – […]
Global tourism proves resilience in the face of many challenges
#TOURISM ON THE RISE BUT CHALLENGES ALSO MOUNT (Posted Friday the 13th of October 2017) World tourism remains resilient despite global uncertainties’ knock down With a 3.6% real GDP growth in Q1 2017, the world economy has remained strong, surpassing the earlier forecast at 3.5% for 2017-2018. This growth, according to Euromonitor International, is and […]
#Kenya Tourism celebrates massive success at #WTA2017
IT DOESN’T COME ANY BETTER THAN #AFRICA’S LEADING NATIONAL PARK – LEADING BEACH AND LEADING TOURISM BOARD ALL AT ONCE (Posted 13th October 2017) Kenya’s safari and beach products received a massive boost just after concluding the most successful Magical Kenya Travel Expo in Nairobi, when the Maasai Mara Game Reserve was voted Africa’s leading […]
Emerald Collections a resort like no other in #Zanzibar
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. An interview with Chiamaka Obuekwe Winner Africa Travel 100 Women Award Top Nigerian politicians fingered in the Conspiracy theory of the […]
#AVIAssist joins hands with the #Rwanda CAA
#AVIATION SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS MAIN OBJECTIVE FOR COOPERATION AGREEMENT (Posted on Friday the 13th of October 2017) The Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority and the AviAssist Foundation, Africa’s only independent, non-profit organisation dedicated solely to the safety improvements in African aviation, today announced a partnership to establish the AviAssist Safety Promotion Centre (ASPC) Rwanda. The partnership, signed […]
#Solenta Aviation set to become #Fastjet’s dominant shareholder
SELLING 60 MILLION SHARES TO SOLENTA TO RAISE OVER 16 MILLION US DOLLARS FOR FASTJET SEEN AS GAME CHANGER (Posted Friday the 13th of October 2017) The shareholder structure of pan African low cost carrier Fastjet is set to change considerably when partner Solenta Aviation of South Africa acquires another 60 million shares, said to […]
IATA Member Airlines Financial Performance In September 2017
#IATA #AVIATION INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE UPDATES (Posted Friday the 13th of October 2017) Just published by IATA was the September report of member airlines global financial performance. The highlights are shown below: The more complete financial data from Q2 show that the year-on-year decline in profit margins was quite small for the industry in aggregate, and […]
#FlyAfrica takes to the air with 33 minutes to spare before CAA deadline expired
FUTURE IN DOUBT OF FLYAFRICA AS CHARTER FLIGHT BARELY AVOIDS THE CAA AXE TO FALL (Posted Friday the 13th of October 2017) As reported here two and a half weeks ago did the #Zimbabwe Civil Aviation Authority run out of patience with FlyAfrica and set them a deadline to take to the air or else […]
#AirSeychelles CEO Roy Kinnear will leave the airline at the end of the year
RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT BY AIR SEYCHELLES CEO TAKES TOURISM INDUSTRY BY SURPRISE (Posted 12th October 2017) The Chief Executive of the national airline, Roy Kinnear, has resigned and will be leaving his position on December 31st. The Chairman of the Board of the Air Seychelles Mr. Jean Weeling-Lee confirmed on yesterday that Mr Kinnear is leaving […]
#Ethiopia now extends e-Visa for MICE group participants
BUSINESS POTENTIAL PROMPTS #ETHIOPIA TO EXPAND E-VISA OFFERS (Posted 12th October 2017) The Ethiopian Immigration and Nationality Affairs main Department in collaboration with the Ethiopian Airlines Group has launched and expanded e-Visa service for African and international participants of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, in short called MICE, effective immediately. With the launching of the […]
#Marriott #Kigali shines at World Travel Awards 2017
TWO TROPHIES CLAIMED BY THE KIGALI MARRIOTT HOTEL AT #WTA2017 (Posted 12th October 2017) The new Kigali Marriott Hotel (www.KigaliMarriott.com) was recognized a this year’s World Travel Awards as Rwanda’s Leading Business Hotel and Rwanda’s Leading City Hotel at the just ended gala night. The awards were presented at a glittering award ceremony attended by […]
#BrusselsAirlines passenger numbers continue to rise
SEPTEMBER AGAIN SHOWS PASSENGER RISE FOR BRUSSELS AIRLINES IN YEAR ON YEAR COMPARISON (Posted 12th October 2017) Brussels Airlines again recorded a passenger growth this September. Compared to the same period last year, 72,709 more passengers traveled with Brussels Airlines. The seat load factor increased to 82.5%. September is traditionally a busy month for Brussels […]
#EthiopianAirlines announces night flights to #Axum and #Gondar
IMPROVED AIRPORT TECHNOLOGIES HELP ETHIOPIAN TO BETTER UTILISE THEIR FLEET (Posted 12th October 2017) Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet utilisation will be given a boost after the airline announced night flights to two more airports, Axum and Gondar, after the technical facilities were completed vis a vis runway lighting and approach lights. This brings the overall number […]
