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 […]
Ongoing #Fastjet expansion in Southern Africa set to link #Zimbabwe and #Mozambique

FASTJET PLANS FOR MORE AIR LINKS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA BEGIN TO EMERGE (Posted 02nd November 2017) Speculation is growing, that Fastjet, the aspiring pan-African LCC, will begin to link Mozambique and Zimbabwe with direct flights after launching operations from Maputo tomorrow, connecting three cities across this sprawling country. With currently five countries on the Fastjet […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Google maps, street view will boost tourism in Nigeria – Minister Vanguard The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has stressed the need to leverage on technology, particularly digital mapping, to boost tourism in Nigeria. The Minister… Read more>> Mastercard advises African cities on tourism schemes African Business Review The Mastercard Global […]
The Gorilla Highlands – Becoming an ‘inclusive destination’

Congo: How Deep Do We Go? By Miha Logar with pictures from Marcus Westberg The headquarters of Kahuzi-Biega National Park overlooks a valley sprinkled with white buildings, as if in miniature, separated from the shining surface of Lake Kivu by gently rolling cultivated hills. Behind the thick walls of a visitor centre that […]
We #RUNWILD for Conservation!
At the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust We #RUNWILD for Conservation! WIN A SAFARI & VISIT US AT HQ by supporting our NYC Marathon Team! Dear ATC Readers, Our Conservation Program wouldn’t survive without YOU. "The best part of my job is being able to work and truly make a difference in such an iconic landscape […]
Unlocking #Africa’s #Aviation potential
BIG OPPORTUNITIES BUT ALSO BIG CHALLENGES MARK AFRICA’S AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 01st November 2017) Africans make up 12% of the world’s population but less than 2% of its travelers Fly Africa, a book authored by Hassan El-Houry, a pioneer in the African aviation industry and Eric Kacou, an African strategist and investor, was launched yesterday […]
New catering at the #AirSeychelles Salon Vallee de Mai Premium Lounge

AIR SEYCHELLES’ CATERING OPERATIONS UP THEIR GAME AT THE SALON VALLEE DE MAI PREMIUM LOUNGE (Posted 31st October 2017) (New dishes, new presentation and great passenger feedback) Goodies galore await premium passengers of airlines flying to the international airport on the main Seychelles’ island of Mahe, as the Air Seychelles catering department is rolling […]
#Nairobi’s #OleSereni Hotel expansion on course

138 MORE ROOMS AND A HUGE CONFERENCE CENTRE PART OF THE OLE SERENI EXPANSION (Posted 31st October 2017) Location, Location and Location – how often have we heard that trio of reasons for the success, or the failure of a hotel. The Ole Sereni, built right at the boundary of the Nairobi National Park with […]
Air Mauritius pilots seeking greener pastures
PILOT EXODUS CONTINUES AS AIR MAURITIUS STRUGGLES TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN COCKPIT CREWS (Posted 31st October 2017) Comments attributed to the CEO of Air Mauritius last week that the Indian Ocean Commission’s Vanilla Islands airline alliance needs ‘leadership‘ was among individuals close to the other three members Air Austral, Air Madagascar and Air Seychelles perceived […]
Mixed feelings over traffic days of Air France flights to #Seychelles

‘WE WELCOME AIR FRANCE BUT THEY SHOULD NOT MESS WITH AIR SEYCHELLES FLIGHTS FROM PARIS‘ (Posted 31st October 2017) While visiting the paradise islands of the Seychelles have a surprisingly large number of readers shared their concern with this correspondent about the apparent decision of the Seychelles government, to let two of the three proposed […]
Cost of #Ngorongoro visits set to rise significantly

UNILATERAL FEE HIKES CONTINUE IN TANZANIA (Posted 31st October 2017) The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) has as feared followed suit of the TANAPA move earlier this year and also introduced new concession fees which will be effective from 01st December 2017. Click here to view the Notice from the NCAA to Tanzanian tour operators. […]
Seychelles Labour Union submits registration documents

NEW LABOUR UNION LAUNCHED IN SEYCHELLES (Posted 31st October 2017 and reporting from Beau Vallon Bay) (Seen here at the handover of registration documents from right to left are Mr. Bernard Adonis, Registrar of Trade Unions, Mr. Peter Sinon, Secretary General of SLU and Mr. Alain St. Ange, President of SLU) Alain St.Ange, the President […]
Meet the Winner of the #UNWTO Travel Competition
Winner of UNWTO Travel Competition announced Winner of UNWTO Travel Competition announced The competition is part of the celebrations of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017 The travellers’ competition closed with 2,400 submissions and one lucky winner: Congratulations to Katie Diederichs, who will be embarking on an unforgettable trip across six different […]
Tourism awards, funding for rangelands, and a ranger’s starring role at a film festival
#OlPejeta Conservancy News Updates October 2017 Dear ATC Readers, Clean Sweep for Ol Pejeta at the Ecotourism Ecowarrior Awards 2017 Not one, not two, but THREE awards for Ol Pejeta at this year’s Ecotourism Ecowarrior Awards! Held at the Radisson Blu Hotel on 27th September 2017, Ol Pejeta staff were delighted to receive the Overall […]
Book now! Atta WTM Networking Evening Monday, Nov 6th sponsored by One & Only
Remember the #Atta – African Travel and Tourism Association Networking Event a week from today at #WTM2017 Atta Memo: Book now! Atta WTM Networking Evening Monday, Nov 6th sponsored by One & Only Book now! Atta WTM Networking Evening Monday, Nov 6th Atta WTM Networking Event Monday, Nov 6th
3 African countries in the list of the Top 10 most Beautiful Destinations in the world
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 […]
Kafunta Safaris / Zambia News Updates October 2017
#Zambia Tourism Updates from #KafuntaSafaris Like Tweet Forward Newsletter October 2017 Dear ATC Readers, Zambia celebrated its 53rd birthday on October 24th, and so did our staff! When that birthday comes along, we know that the end of the peak safari season is close. Both our bush camps, Island and Three Rivers, will close on […]
The end of an era for Brussels Airlines as newer and larger jets take over
BRUSSELS AIRLINES BIDS AN EMOTIONAL GOOD BYE TO THE LAST OF THEIR AVRO FLEET AIRCRAFT (Posted 30th October 2017) Last weekend Brussels Airlines said goodbye to the AVRO Jet, the aircraft type with which the airline started off operations in 2001. On Saturday several aviation fans flew to Geneva on the Avro’s last commercial flight […]
#Ethiopian receives first Boeing B787-9 in #Africa

FIRST FOR #ETHIOPIAN – FIRST FOR #AFRICA (Posted 30th October 2017) (Ethiopian Airlines’ first B787-9 receives the traditional water cannon salute after landing in Addis Ababa) Ethiopian’s newest 787 touched down in Addis Ababa following a non-stop 8,354 mile or 13,444 km delivery flight from Boeing’s Everett facility. Ethiopian becomes the first carrier in Africa […]
Grand Caravan landing incident at Lobo airstrip sees all 11 on board walk away
AIRCRAFT BEYOND REPAIR – PASSENGERS SURVIVE (Posted 30th October 2017) (Twitter picture courtesy of @darpostnews) A Cessna Grand Caravan, registered at 5H-THR, first entering service in 1996 under MSN 208B-0571, on landing at the Lobo airstrip in the Northern Serengeti, suffered substantial damage and is considered as beyond repair. On board were reportedly 10 passengers […]