The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS BLOG: Live from Sydney – insights from the CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel Summit Welcome to live coverage from The Blue Swan Daily of activities in Sydney, Australia at the CAPA – Centre for Aviation Australia Pacific Aviation & Corporate Travel….. More While margins are being revised downwards, the current airline […]
#UNWTO – Sustainable Future for Urban Tourism
SUSTAINABILITY KEY TO THE FUTURE OF URBAN TOURISM SAYS UNWTO (Posted 01st August 2018) Urban tourism and its potential for more sustainable and inclusive cities will be the major focus of the 7th UNWTO Global Summit on Urban Tourism (16-19 September 2018) in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The Summit aims to set out a vision […]
#StrathmoreUniversity the venue for 3rd African Conference on Sustainable Tourism
3RD #ACOST SCHEDULED FOR 31ST OCTOBER TO 02ND NOVEMBER AT STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY IN #NAIROBI (Posted 01st August 2018) Strathmore University School of Tourism and Hospitality in collaboration with African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW)-Kenya welcome you once again to the 3rd ACoST bringing together academia, trade professionals, students and other industry experts for a unique […]
#Conservation seeks new ways to attract attention
SKETCHING A FUTURE FOR #ELEPHANTS (Posted 01st August 2018) Sketch for Survival was the idea of UK based conservation charity, the Real World Conservation Trust. On average one African elephant is poached for its tusks in the wild every 26 minutes. That’s more than 55 a day. The trust asked leading professional wildlife artists and […]
#Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards – who will hold the Masterclass?
#ATFL2018 ORGANIZERS ANNOUNCE MASTERCLASS DETAILS (Posted 01st August 2018) Marina Novelli(PhD), a Professor of Tourism and International Development at the University of Brighton (UK), which is an Affiliate Member of the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has been chosen to lead Sustainable Tourism Product Development Masterclass on the margins of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum […]
Hotel Conference returns to #London
Last year’s TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR in London was a blast and we are very much looking forward to the next conference in London at the 25th of September. Learn more about the event through the article below. Your TOPHOTELNEWS Team TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR EVENT COMING BACK TO LONDON Autumn is just around the corner, and with it comes the […]
#Fastjet News
#TourismTattler’s latest edition is now available on ATCNews
Weekly Travel News Update Wed 01 August 2018 Editor’s Top Picks: Is SA Ready For ‘Smart’ Hotel Rooms? continue reading SA’s Tourist Arrivals Grow 2.5% in 2018 continue reading 8 Reasons to Attend #THINCAfrica18 continue reading SANParks Marks World Ranger Day continue reading Hotels a Prime Target for Cyber Threats continue reading Tourvest Promotes […]
#Africa #Top100 Tour Operators award winners emerge
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond More winners emerge for Africa Top 100 Tour Operators award Organizers of the Africa Top 100 Tour Operators have announced that more winners have emerged from 17 African countries for the awards which would hold at the 14th Akwaaba African Travel Market at Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, […]
#WYSETravel releases new market study for the under 30 generation
Dear ATC Readers, We have just released the travel industry’s most comprehensive look into the under-30 travel market, New Horizons IV, and thought you would be interested to read the latest on the global state of youth and student travel. Purchase the report Key findings inside New Horizons IV include: Growing information intensity, with a […]
#Zambia #Tourism News from #KafuntaSafaris
Dear ATC Readers, Unless you were lost, deep in the African bush for the past few weeks, you would have heard that Kafunta River Lodge turned 20 on 4th July! We invited all our guests and fans to celebrate with us by means of a contest! See the list of winners further down! Of course […]
#CEOForum2019 to take place in #Kigali #Rwanda
2019 AFRICA CEO FORUM SET FOR KIGALI (Posted 31st July 2018) The 2019 Africa CEO Forum will take place in Kigali from the 25th-26th of March, 2019 at the Kigali Convention Center. The Africa CEO Forum is the largest international gathering of decision-makers and financiers from the African private sector. This was announced today during […]
Keen on business from #SouthAmerica
We want to share some great news with you: visitor satisfaction increased 5% reaching 80%. All the work we do is aimed at offering our clients the best experience possible and it’s proving to be worth it. See what some of our visitors said: “Everything was excellent; the space, the stands, lots of contacts with […]
The Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News Updates
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS It’s a hot start to the summer at western Europe’s leading airports; Antalya holds the top spot in terms of capacity growth The warm weather conditions that much of western Europe has enjoyed in July has been replicated in terms of seat growth at the major airports….. More Launch of the Krispay digital […]
Celebrating 25 Years | Sudan Print | For Rangers Ultra and more…
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News Updates July 2018 News Dear ATC Readers, We celebrated World Chimpanzee Day… … And 25 years of Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary on the 14th July, 2018. We took the day to reflect on all that Sweetwaters has been able to achieve since it started in 1993. Growing from three to 39 chimpanzees […]
#AccorHotels – seeking to read the mind of their guests
(Courtesy of TopHotelNews) With more than 200 new hotels in the pipeline AccorHotels is one of the top players in the international hospitality industry. Especially in the Asia/Pacific/Africa region Accor is strongly expanding its portfolio with 92 projects and 23,600 rooms that are scheduled to open within the next couple of years. We are also […]
#SunAfricaHotels’ Nyali Beach cleans up their beach
HARRISON NJOROGE LEADS THE SUN AFRICA NYALI TEAM TO CLEAN UP THEIR BEACHES (Posted 31st July 2018) Good news from the coast came in as the staff of the Sun Africa Nyali Beach Hotel a few days ago engaged in a major beach clean up. Not only was seaweed raked up but most importantly rubbish […]
#News #Updates from the #Laikipia #Wildlife Forum
In our July Edition…. Disney Conservation Project in Arjiju Village New Leadership for the MKEWP Council Lessons from Farmers’ Day in Laikipia and Meru Counties LTA engages with County Government on tourism board formation Solar-Powered Fence Takes Shape in Arjiju Village Margaret Wambua- LWF Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Wilfred Mejooli-Makuarian Rangelands Coordinator and Senteu Ole […]
#Safarilink set for #Kisumu flights
#KENYA’S PREMIER BEACH AND BUSH AIRLINE TO LAUNCH KISUMU FLIGHTS (Posted 31st July 2018) Safarilink has told ATCNews.org that the airline is planning to launch twice daily flights to and from Kisumu out of their base at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. A morning and late afternoon service will be operated with a Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft […]
The Blue Swan Daily Aviation News
INDUSTRY ANALYSIS There’s a big buzz around Voice recognition, but in reality Voice app technology needs to evolve significantly to meet traveller needs Voice apps continue to captivate travellers and travel service providers alike, but in reality a significant runway remains for those applications to maximise the user….. More easyJet offers ‘just turn up and […]
#IATA – Practice makes perfect
Over the years IATA Training has developed a diversified array of courses that utilize simulation. The software-supported exercises are incorporated into our training programs to allow participants to experience the practical adaptation of their theoretical learning in a simulated real-life environment. LEARN MORE
#AntonovAN2 crashes near #Kamako #CongoDR
ANOTHER ANTONOV CRASH IN CONGO CLAIMS 5 LIVES (Posted 30th July 2018) (Image of Antonov AN2 aircraft with some technical information) An Air Kasai Antonov AN2 has crashed near the town of Kamako in the Democratic Republic of Congo, claiming the lives of 5 of the occupants while reportedly the pilot and one passenger survived […]
The Kenya Coast – a mixed picture of top quality, mediocrity and sad decline
THE TOP RESORTS NORTH OF MOMBASA – A PERSONAL VIEW FROM A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE (Part 1 of four) (Posted 29th July 2018) I have no doubt that the headline will have readers sit up in anticipation and hoteliers will be on the edge of their seats until they have read, and then agreed or […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 30 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted on 29th July 2018) The Editorial this week highlights: a. the question of Yield from Tourism b. Penguin submarines to offer tourists dry, underwater rides c. President Macron of France, President Obama of the USA and […]
#IATA joins airports in fight against human trafficking
IATA SUPPORTS EFFORTS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING (Posted 29th July 2018) In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized their joint commitment and work to help combat human trafficking. Aviation connects the world, carrying more than four billion passengers […]
#MadarakaExpress sets new departure times – again
#KENYA’S TRAIN USERS URGED TO TAKE NOTICE OF NEW TIMINGS EFFECTIVE 01ST OF AUGUST (Posted 29th July 2018) Kenya Railways has announced a change of departure times for their SGR trains commonly referred to as Madaraka Express. Affected will be trains in both directions, leaving from Nairobi and Mombasa and again both morning and afternoon […]
#AirTanzania performs first commercial flight with new #Boeing #B787
#DARESSALAAM TO #KILIMANJARO TO #MWANZA ON AIR TANZANIA’S NEW B787 (Posted 29th July 2018) (Passengers disembarking at Kilimanjaro International Airport earlier today courtesy of John Namkwahe @johnteck3 on Twitter) Air Tanzania earlier today launched the first commercial flight with their recently acquired new Boeing B787 Dreamliner. The aircraft left Dar es Salaam and stopped over […]
#GorillaHighlands’ new pocket guide – magazine and guide combined
GORILLA HIGHLANDS PUBLISH THEIR LATEST POCKET GUIDE EDITION (Posted 28th July 2018) The Gorilla Highlands Pocket Guide is a paper booklet printed in 10,000 copies per edition and published to promote an often underestimated if not almost ignored region. www.gorillahighlands.com/region It is distributed widely across the Gorilla Highlands core area free of charge, is attractively […]
#KwitaIzina2018 – #Rwanda’s rural communities get benefits from #tourism
TEN HOUSES HANDED OVER BY #RDB AS PART OF THEIR REVENUE SHARE PROGRAMME (Posted 28th July 2018) The Rwanda Development Board has yesterday donated ten modern housing units worth Rwf 36 million to families that had previously lived in the buffer zone of Nyungwe National Park. The ceremony took place at Kitabi Sector, Nyamagabe District. […]
#EthiopianAirlines ups #Asmara flights to two a day
ONLY TEN DAYS INTO THE #ADDISABABA TO #ASMARA ROUTE HAS #ETHIOPIAN ADDED A SECOND DAILY FLIGHT (Posted 28th July 2018) Only ten days into the route – Ethiopian Airline with much fanfare launched their flights to Asmara only 10 days ago – has the airline announced that they will double frequencies to two a day […]
