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 […]
#MantisCollection takes over management of #AkageraGameLodge
#AKAGERA’S GAME LODGE COMES UNDER MANTIS MANAGEMENT (Posted 12th October 2017) Rwanda’s Social Security Board, owners of the Akagera Game Lodge, signed a 10 year management agreement with South Africa based Mantis Collection, effective immediately. Removing themselves from the management of the safari lodge has been on the cards for some time and Mantis reportedly […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines voted Middle East and Africa Airline of the Year African Business Review The largest airline group in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has been voted as Middle East and Africa Airline of the Year 2017….Read more>> TOURISM Ivory Coast Targets First Direct Flight to U.S. by Early ’18 Bloomberg […]
Heavy Rains Advisory Valid 11th October to 13th October
Heavy Rain Warning for Central and Western Kenya Kenya Meteorological Department The Kenya Meteorological Services has just released the following heavy rain advisory: "Heavy rainfall of more than 50mm is likely to occur in the evening from about 3pm today, 11th October, in some areas surrounding the South Rift Valley region and parts of Aberdares […]
Segera Insights
Segera Retreat News Updates Dear ATC Readers, Following Kenya’s long period of drought, it was with great relief that the country recently welcomed some good rains and Segera was transformed into a lush and green haven for wildlife. I’m delighted to share with you a few updates from Segera. Thank you for your ongoing support […]
New #Kilifi resort aims for five star standards
#SILVERPALM SPA & RESORT TO SHAKE UP #KILIFI HOTEL SCENE (Posted 11th October 2017) With just 38 rooms and suites does this new resort, located in Kilifi county, intend to set new standards along this part of the Kenya coast when fully operational. A meeting at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo allowed for interaction with […]
#QatarAirways announced substantial capacity increase to #Seychelles
RISING DEMAND PROMPTS QATAR AIRWAYS TO BRING A WIDE BODY TO THE SEYCHELLES (Posted 11th October 2017) In order to meet rising passenger demand has Qatar Airways announced plans to upgrade service on its Seychelles route to an A330 aircraft, starting 29th of October, as the award-winning airline prepares to celebrate its one-year anniversary of […]
Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust Gets Help From The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation
Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust gets support from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation An exciting new partnership for Wildlife and Landscape Conservation! Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation supports Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust in their portfolio of Environmental Grants We are extremely proud and grateful to be supported by LDF and their Wildlife and Landscape Conservation program aimed to improve […]
More news from ‘Further Down South’ …
ENJOY THE LATEST #TOURISM AND #CONSERVATION NEWS FROM #ZAMBIA, #ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND – COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 11th October 2017) https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/10/tlbw11oct17-compressed.pdf Inside Benje says ban plastic bags Western Province calls for Livingstone-Sesheke road to be repaired LAPS vaccinates animals in Livingstone Livingstone Business Directory printed A Window on Zambia back on line Forest Reserve […]
AIRKENYA LANDLINES DOWN as of today, 11th of October 2017
Airkenya Express Ltd has requested the following information to be widely spread … 11th October 2017 AIRKENYA LANDLINES DOWN Dear ATC Readers, We trust you are well. Our Landline telephone numbers CALL CENTRE 391 6000 and ADMINISTRATION 392 5000 and Airtel 0733 731 865 have been affected by a cable cut on Ngong Road, we […]
More flights – More choices as Silverstone launches Wilson Airport – Kisumu flights
#NAIROBI’S WILSON AIRPORT SET TO OUTGUN #JKIA FOR DOMESTIC CONNECTIONS (Posted 11th October 2017) Silverstone Air, a sister company to Skyward, yesterday (Tuesday 10th of October) launched flights between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and Kisumu, Kenya’s lakeside city but also from Wilson Airport to Ukunda. The company’s Managing Director Mr. Somow – who is also the […]
Meet the world all under one roof at #WTM2017
World Travel Market London – Now less than four weeks away 06th to 08th of November 2017 Excel, London Register Travel Discounts Find Exhibitors Are You A Buyer? Dear ATC Readers, London is bringing the world to you WTM London has the whole world covered this November and this is your opportunity to explore all […]
#AirAustral signs deal with #Madagascar government to acquire 49 percent in Air Madagascar
DEAL BETWEEN #AIRAUSTRAL AND #AIRMADAGASCAR NOW A REALITY (Posted 11th October 2017) Vanilla Island airlines Air Austral from Reunion and Air Madagascar have confirmed that they have finalized and signed a deal under which the French registered home carrier of Reunion will acquire a 49 percent stake in the Madagascar national airline. As earlier reported […]
#KenyaAirways #KenyaTourismBoard #SerenaHotels #SarovaHotels #Diani as East Africa wins big again
AND THE WINNERS OF THE 2017 #WORLDTRAVELAWARDS ARE … (Posted 11th October 2017) Kenya’s national airline Kenya Airways retained their trophies at the World Travel Awards for Africa held in Kigali last night, when the carrier once again walked away proud after being named as Africa’s leading airline and Africa’s leading Business Class. Not to […]
