#MountKenyaEpic – a mountain bike race like never seen before in #Kenya
MOUNT KENYA IS THE VENUE FOR AN EPIC MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE (Posted 25th October 2017) Mount Kenya will provide the backdrop and venue for this unique mountain bike race, which will take place between the 24th and 28th of November, starting and ending at the Naro Moru River Lodge between Nanyuki and Isiolo. Teams will […]
#Seychelles Tourism launches new guide for hiking across the islands
#SEYCHELLES NOW PROMOTES HIKING AS AN ADDED ATTRACTION (Posted 25th October 2017) Best known for its pristine crystal clear waters and the powdery white sand beaches can visitors to the archipelago expect a lot more, when taking a closer look. More than half of the island nation’s territory and huge tracts of the surrounding Indian […]
#IATA predicts a near doubling of passenger numbers by 2036
DOUBLING OF PASSENGERS WILL PROVIDE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES SAYS #IATA (Posted 25th October 2017) The International Air Transport Association expects 7.8 billion passengers to travel in 2036, a near doubling of the 4 billion air travelers expected to fly this year. The prediction is based on a 3.6% average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) noted […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Update
TOURISM African tourism in age of developing smart cities CAJ News Africa OVER the last eight years, travel and tourism has grown by 17,3 percent in the top ten fastest-growing global destinations. This rate speaks to the rapid growth of tourism and how the… Read more>> How Botswana’s High-Quality, Low-Impact Tourism Model is Helping Put […]
#IATA and #ACI launch new initiative
NEXT COMES ‘NEXTT‘ – DRIVEN BY IATA AND ACI (Posted 25th October 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI) have launched the New Experience in Travel and Technologies (NEXTT) initiative. In light of the projected doubling of air travel demand by 2036, new on-ground concepts are, and increasingly […]
Steve Fitzgerald – Rest in Peace
In memoriam Steve Fitzgerald … RIP Steve Fitzgerald – Safari Njema It is with great sadness that we report the death of Steve Fitzgerald. A member of Atta for many years, Steve founded Halcyon Hotels in South Africa and went on to run Conservation Corporation Africa (CCAfrica) which became &Beyond as CEO until 2009. Steve […]
Atta Memo for Atta members visiting and exhibiting at WTM London 2017
Attending #WTM2017? Let Atta – African Travel and Tourism Association know to include you in their member’s listings … Atta Memo: Atta members visiting and exhibiting at WTM London 2017 Atta memo: Atta members visiting and exhibiting at WTM London 2017 We are compiling a list of all Atta members attending WTM 2017 which will […]
Tanzania revokes all hunting licenses as new system is prepared to auction permits
#TANZANIA REVOKES ALL HUNTING PERMITS ISSUED THIS YEAR (Posted 24th October 2017) Those in the mood to celebrate over the sudden revocation of hunting licenses in Tanzania may want to read on first before breaking open their bottles of champagne, as this does not mean a ban on hunting per se. To the contrary will […]
World Travel Awards News October 2017
World Travel Awards News Update It is this time of year when the final round of voting are underway to determine the global winners of the World Travel Awards, aka #WTA2017 Time and time again, Serena Hotels has won awards in various categories in the World Travel Awards Africa with a record high of 12 […]
#Nile Cultural Festival in Jinja set for this weekend
#UGANDA’S TOURISM SECTOR EXPECTS BOOST FROM ‘SOURCE OF THE NILE CULTURAL TOURISM FETE‘ (Posted 24th October 2017) #Jinja, also known as East Africa’s Adventure Capital, will be hosting the upcoming Source of the Nile Cultural Festival from this Friday to Sunday. Big crowds are expected to travel to Jinja and hotels, lodges and resorts have […]
Air Mauritius nearing decision on replacement order for single aisle jets
#AIRBUS IN POLE POSITION AS #AIRMAURITIUS PONDERS REPLACEMENT FOR #A319’S (Posted 24th October 2017) Only days after Airbus delivered the first of six A350’s to the national airline of Mauritius are suggestions emerging that the carrier is now looking at the upcoming replacement of their two Airbus A319’s. The total Air Mauritius fleet now comprises […]
#Reunion uses presence in #Seychelles for the Festival Kreol to sign Cooperation Agreement
SEYCHELLES AND REUNION SIGN COOPERATION PACT UNDER NEW EU RULES (Posted 24th October 2017) Reunion’ regional president Mr. Didier Robert yesterday signed an extensive cooperation agreement with the Seychelles’ government at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Victoria, to ring in a new phase of working together under this scheme: INTERREG V Indian Ocean. The […]
Atta Memo: Reminder! Atta WTM Networking Evening Monday, Nov 6th sponsored by One & Only
#Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association says: ATTENDING THE 2017 EDITION OF #WTM IN #LONDON? DON’T MISS THIS EXCELLENT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY Atta Memo: Reminder! 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
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
HEALTH WHO supports containment of rare virus on Uganda-Kenya border WHO WHO is working to contain an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) that has appeared in eastern Uganda on the border with Kenya…Read more>> ICT Africa Innovation Summit II CNBC Africa Ihaba and the Government of Rwanda are pleased to announce that the second […]
IATA’s training calendar for 2018 is now available
#IATA’S 2018 TRAINING CALENDAR HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED (Posted 23rd October 2017) About Us – Programs – Policy – Publications – Services – Training – Events
And the never ending story continues unabated …
IS THERE MORE TROUBLE BREWING AGAIN FOR THE #AYAHOTEL IN #KAMPALA? (Posted 23rd October 2017) FIRST A HILTON AND THEN NOT … THEN A CARLSON REZIDOR QUORVUS COLLECTION AND THEN, SURPRISE SURPRISE, NOT … OPENED 1O YEARS LATE AND THEN SOME … AND NOW THE BANK APPARENTLY WANTS THEIR MONEY BACK … It is as […]
#Ethiopian Airlines’ partner #ASKY spreads wings further into West Africa
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 […]
#Marriott’s Four Points by Sheraton brand opens first hotel in #Tanzania
THE ARUSHA HOTEL REBRANDS AS A FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON (Posted 23rd October 2017) Located just a few steps away from the famous Clock Tower, known to mark the center point from Cairo to Cape Town, was the Arusha Hotel, for a while also known as the New Arusha Hotel, always easily accessible from both […]
Build your resorts or risk lose your permits does #Seychelles Tourism Minister tell investors
GROWING VISITOR NUMBERS PROMPT SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT TO GIVE PONDERING INVESTORS A DEADLINE (Posted 23rd October 2017) As the Seychelles islands are looking at establishing yet another visitor record in 2017, and with Qatar Airways upgrading their daily Airbus A320 service to a wide body Airbus A330, is the question of more accommodation becoming a hot […]
#AlfajiriVillas in #Diani – the ultimate getaway experience
A perfect getaway – Alfajiri Villas Alfajiri is the perfect place to wind down with your family and loved ones. Cliff Villa Garden Villa Beach Villa Service Cuisine Families Activities Brochure Photo Book now Video Cliff Villa Fact sheet Video garden Villa Fact sheet Video Beach Villa Fact sheet Stay 4 nights and pay 3 […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report – 20th Edition
NOW AVAILABLE HERE IS #ALAINSTANGE’S 20TH EDITION OF HIS WEEKLY TOURISM REPORT FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND OTHER INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 22nd 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.This week he talks about the […]
Tour D’ EAC – looking back and looking ahead
BALONGO GIVES 2017 TOUR A THUMBS UP AS PLANS GAIN SHAPE FOR THE 2018 EDITION (Posted 22nd October 2017) John Balongo, organizer of the Tour D’ EAC, true to form provided his read recently on the 2017 edition of the cycling event, which did, against many odds, leave Kampala / Uganda to criss cross all […]
Former #Seychelles President James Alix Michel speaks up on the #BlueEconomy
‘It is time to step forward, the Blue Economy is the new frontier whose time has come‘ says former Seychelles President Michel. “It is time to step forward, the Blue Economy is the new frontier whose time has come,” says President Michel. Former Seychelles President James Alix Michel has today addressed the 6th South China […]
Helicopter crash reported from Lake Nakuru
VIP HELICOPTER CRASHES INSIDE LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK WITH ALL ON BOARD FEARED DEAD (Posted and updated 21st October 2017) A privately owned helicopter with no confirmed registration details at this time earlier today reportedly came down inside the Lake Nakuru National Park. The Aerospatiale AS 350B3 was according to information enroute from Nakuru to Narok […]
Notice for my readers
NEW BLOG DOMAIN REFLECTS CONTINUOUS UPGRADE OF MY SITE (Posted 21st October 2017) While you will be able to continue access my blog site via www.wolfganghthome.wordpress.com please also note the shorter version which has become effective today. Feel free to click on www.atcnews.org for direct access to a wide range of daily news covering aviation, […]
#BrusselsAirlines announces #Kalamata in #Greece as new destination from end April next year
MORE SUMMER 2018 DESTINATIONS FOR BRUSSELS AIRLINES (Posted 21st October 2017) Located on the scenic Peloponnesus peninsula in the heart of Messenia, the Kalamata region is one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in Greece. Since the development of the regional airport some years ago, Kalamata has been selected as destination of choice by many […]
Transit passengers finally get free WiFi at #Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport
#ETHIOPIANAIRLINES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF #FREEWIFI FACILITY AT THEIR ADDIS ABABA HUB (Posted 21st October 2017) Ethiopian Airlines and the Ethiopian Airports Services have just announced that they have availed free Wi-Fi connection at its main hub, Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with immediate effect. To ensure staying on top in the digital revolution and leverage […]
Engine failure leads to ‘landing’ in Nairobi National Park
#CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN LANDS IN #NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK AFTER ENGINE FAILURE (Posted 21st October 2017) (Picture via Twitter by @gladysmungaii) A Cessna C208B Grand Caravan, part of a dispatch rush ahead of the closure of Wilson Airport (see NOTAM report via this link: https://atcnews.org/2017/10/18/air-traffic-disruptions-expected-in-nairobi-on-20th-of-october/) developed engine trouble shortly after taking off and had to endure […]
Fingers crossed for Dorcas Ntete as she prepares to run the New York Marathon
First ever MWCT Maasai Woman set to run NYC Marathon! SUPPORT MWCT WOMAN RANGER in NYC Marathon! Jambo ATC Readers, Since the inception of Campi ya Kanzi we have believed in giving equal opportunity to women. We actually were the very first lodge in the ecosystem to employ Maasai women when we started. This commitment […]
#AirMauritius takes delivery of first A350 as in Toulouse the first A330NEO takes to the skies
CELEBRATIONS AT BOTH AIR MAURITIUS AND #AIRBUS (Posted 21st October 2017) Air Mauritius has become the first Indian Ocean airline – and second in Africa – to take delivery of the state of the art Airbus #A350XWB. The aircraft arrived yesterday on the island after a ferry flight from Toulouse where the handover ceremony had […]
