#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 […]
New Mogadishu attack exposes the failures of security once again
AT LEAST 25 PEOPLE KILLED IN SECOND CAR BOMB ATTACK IN TWO WEEKS IN CENTRAL MOGADISHU (Posted 30th October 2017) At least 25 people lost their lives yesterday when another car bomb and subsequent shootout in central Mogadishu took place. The Hotel Nasa Hablod was the scene this time, not far from the former parliament […]
Reunion Tourism looking at record cruise ship season ahead
50 CRUISE SHIPS EXPECTED IN OCTOBER TO APRIL SEASON IN #REUNION (Posted 29th October 2017) In total, no less than fifty cruise liners will stop on Reunion island between October 2017 and April 2018 against 27 only for the entire 2016/2017 season . The new season will therefore bring in even more cruise passengers than […]
LAM flight suspensions threaten to knock out tourism in Inhambane and Vilankulo
#MOZAMBIQUE AIRLINES FLIGHT SUSPENSIONS TO #INHAMBANE THREATEN TOURISM INDUSTRY (Posted 29th October 2017) (Source Wikipedia) Mozambican Airlines, in short known as LAM, stopped flights two weeks ago to Tete, Manica and Inhambane. The national airlines of Mozambique has currently no plans to resume flights into these regions, anytime soon and no valid reasons could be […]
A riot of colours at the Laserenade Enternasyonal of the #FestivalKreol2017
BIG TURNOUT ON THE STREETS OF VICTORIA MARKS FIRST COMBINED #FESTIVALKREOL AND CARNAVAL PARADES (Posted 29th of October 2017) Yesterday afternoon, Saturday, did the annual Festival Kreol, the 32nd of its kind, reach its public climax when the parade juggernaut began to waltz into Victoria. The Seychelles capital with the byname ‘Capital of the Creole […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report Edition 21
ALAIN ST. ANGE SPEAKS OUT AS HIS TOURISM REPORT ‘COMES OF AGE WITH EDITION 21‘ In this issue you will see tackled in the editorial the concept of ‘Tourism for All‘ without any discrimination, be it colour of the skin, religious belief, political affiliation, gender, disability, sexual preference etc. and the need to accept that […]
WYSE News Updates
Dear ATC Readers, During the 2017 World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) in Montreal, a roundtable discussion took place to lay the groundwork for a new document which aims to encompass the goals and motivations of our industry for the coming years. Ten professionals who represent a range of our industry’s sectors weighed in […]
The International Carnival has transformed the #CarnivalCalabar- Governor Ayade
Another edition of #ATQ News 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. Chef Makanju David: Akwaaba Travel Market 2017 chef challenge participant Ayade, Lai Mohammed Flag Off Carnival Calabar 2017 First Dry […]
STTA – East Africa’s green conscience
COMING UP – STTA’S 8TH EDITION OF THE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM REPORT Support going green and staying green because the future of tourism is either green or very bleak … (Posted 29th October 2017) Call for Papers, Articles and Adverts for Issue 8 of the Sustainable Tourism Report Issue 7 of the Sustainable Tourism East Africa […]
Seychelles Tourism video goes viral on a global stage
#FESTIVALKREOL2017 GETS BOOST AS SEYCHELLES TOURISM VIDEO GOES VIRAL (Posted 29th October 2017) (Miss Creole Des Iles 2017 seen here ahead of the main festival parade) The Seychelles Tourism Board has partnered with British online news and video publisher – UNILAD – to produce an impactful video enticing people to visit the destination. The desired […]
Alain St. Ange – Africa’s tourism industry needs you
NOW AVAILABLE HERE IS #ALAINSTANGE’S 21st EDITION OF HIS WEEKLY TOURISM REPORT FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND OTHER INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS http://mailchi.mp/082609c047a6/saint-ange-tourism-report-21st-edition?e=a52a66de1b Alain St. Ange, immediate former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine – until the change of portfolios when President Danny Rollen Faure took office Minister of Tourism and Culture – needs […]
#FestivalKreol in Seychelles – a ‘Co-Production’ of CINEA, Culture and Tourism
#SEYCHELLES CINEA GETS FULL SUPPORT FROM TOURISM AND CULTURE MINISTRIES TO MAKE #FESTIVALKREOL NEW SHOWCASE EVENT (Posted 27th October 2017) (The Seychelles Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mitcy Larue in the middle flanked by Ms. Jenifer Sinon, Deputy CEO of Seychelles Tourism and Mr. Galen Bresson, CEO of CINEA) The Seychelles Tourism Board has […]
Only four weeks left to the 2017 Safari Classic Rally
The East African Safari Classic Rally News Updates Tension rising ahead of world’s toughest historic rally Welcome to the latest Safari Classic Rally newsletter. Super excited that there are just four weeks left to the start of the rally! Four weeks to go until Safari Classic Rally 2017 With just four weeks left to the […]
#UNWTO’s look beyond the Sustainable Tourism Year
THE JOURNEY TO 2030 HAS STARTED AS #UNWTO LOOKS AHEAD TO MAKE SUSTAINABILITY THEIR KEY THEME OVER THE NEXT DECADE
Another edition of #NairobiNow providing all the information visitors need
#NAIROBI NOW – ALL ONE NEEDS TO KNOW AHEAD OF A VISIT TO #KENYA (Posted 27th October 2017) Dear ATC News Readers, These are the latest events posted on Nairobi Now – you’ll find more upcoming events published on the blog: Kenya Wildlife Trust 10th Anniversary Fundraising Cocktail Party, Nov. 30 2017 […]
#Nigeria Travel Week – Approaching fast so book your attendance and be in #Lagos
#NIGERIATRAVELWEEK – INAUGURAL EVENT JUST THREE WEEKS AWAY (Posted 27th October 2017) The clock is now running down fast as the inaugural Nigeria Travel Week is fast approaching, an event which is expected to bring some 5.000 exhibitors, tourism trade visitors and journalists to Lagos from the 20th of November. Platinum sponsors Marriott International and […]
UNWTO News Edition 68
NEWS UPDATES FROM UNWTO – THE WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION The World Tourism Organization and the International Labour Organization discuss the working conditions of the sector The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) held a meeting in Madrid with the objective of opening the debate on the labour market in the tourism […]
#Seychelles welcomes #AustrianAirlines to her shores
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES PERFORMS INAUGURAL FLIGHT FROM VIENNA TO MAHE (Posted 27th October 2017) (Picture courtesy of Seychelles Tourism Board) The Seychelles’ yesterday morning saw yet another inaugural flight take place when an Austrian Airlines Boeing B767 touched down at the international airport on the main island of Mahe. The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports […]
#SautiZaBusara2018 preparations getting into high gear
SAUTI ZA BUSARA – AFRICA’S LEADING CULTURE, HERITAGE AND PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL – SETS 2018 PROGRAMME (Posted 27th October 2017) Sauti za Busara 2018 Tickets & Passes Info for Visitors Get Involved Stalls & Traders Press & Media Industry Events Donors & Sponsors Contact Busara United in Music Sauti za Busara festival brings together people […]
Airline heads give their thumbs up to aviation’s prospects
RISING CONFIDENCE EXPRESSED IN FUTURE OF #AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 27th October 2017) Key points of survey results just published by #IATA: 80% of airline CFOs and Heads of Cargo indicated an improvement in year-on-year profitability in Q3 2017 compared with the same period in 2016 – the strongest outcome in 10 years. Furthermore, 87% of […]
#Rwanda launches regulatory measures to ensure service quality
USE OF LICENSING REGULATIONS TO SUPPORT BETTER SERVICE DELIVERY IN #RWANDA (Posted 27th October 2017) The Rwanda Development Board officially announced the introduction of the tourism-operating license to support the regulation of tourism entities while at the same time grant grades to hotels that have already filled all the required procedures. During the event 67 […]
#IATA’s global passenger survey results
PASSENGERS DEMAND MORE INDEPENDENCE AND CONTROL SAYS #IATA STUDY (Posted 27th October 2017) The International Air Transport Association announced the results of its 2017 Global Passenger Survey which revealed that passengers expect technology to give them more personal control over their travel experience. Based on 10,675 responses from around the globe, the survey provided insight […]
#Atta Media Invitation: #WTM2017 Networking Evening
Atta WTM Networking Evening Monday, Nov 6th sponsored by One & Only You are invited to an 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
#Fastjet Tanzania’s first #Embraer #E190 prepares for launch flight
#FASTJET FLEET RENEWAL REACHES #TANZANIA (Posted 27th October 2017) Fastjet yesterday launched its new fare structure in Tanzania. This week also sees the first in Fastjet’s new fleet of Embraer E190 aircraft enter service with its first flight scheduled for next week. The new fare products went live on reservation systems yesterday, Thursday 26th of […]
World Travel Awards arrives in dazzling Dubai
World Travel Awards Middle East Edition comes to Dubai World Travel Awards arrives in dazzling Dubai World Travel Awards, the travel industry’s leading awards programme has landed in Dubai, as the finishing touches are put together in preparation of the Middle East Gala Ceremony. The highly anticipated event will take place at the Armani Dubai […]
#KILIFAIR 2018 – Bookings are now open!
KILIFAIR 2018 – Time to look ahead and plan for attendance BOOKING NOW OPEN ! KILIFAIR 2018 is the 4th edition of the International tourism & trade fair event in Moshi / Kilimanjaro. It is going to be held on June 1st – 3rd at the 17,000 m2 Moshi USHIRIKA SPORTS STADIUM. With nearly 350 […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Africa Earned US$ 35 Billion In International Tourism Receipts In 2016 Modern Ghana As compared to 2015, 2016 saw a 4 million increase in international tourists, to reach 58 million (5% of the world total). This earned the region US$ 35 billion in international tourism receipts (3% share), representing an increase of 8% in […]
#Ethiopian Airline’s next first in Africa just two days away
ANOTHER FIRST FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AS THE AIRLINE PREPARES TO TAKE DELIVERY OF A #BOEING #B787-9 (Posted 25th October 2017) Ethiopian Airlines is about to write another chapter in the book of African aviation history as the airline prepares for the delivery ferry flight of the First Boeing B787-9 coming to the African continent. This […]
More News from ‘Further Down South’ by Gill Staden
ENJOY ANOTHER EDITION OF THE ‘LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ WITH LOTS OF NEWS FROM #ZAMBIA AND BEYOND (Posted 25th October 2017) https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/tlbw25oct17-compressed.pdf Inside: Dogs need a good home Sesheke-Livingstone road to be repaired Zambezi Whitewater Festival Chundu Meat Plastic bags … again ZEMA to do an EIA for Lusaka forest 27 Crayfish monitoring Simalaha Flats with wildlife […]
