Precision Air appoints GSA in Greece
TAL AVIATION APPOINTED AS PRECISION AIR’S GENERAL SALES AGENT IN GREECE (Posted 13th November 2017) Precision Air’s Lilian Musyoka is based at the Kenya Airways head office in Nairobi, from where she looks after the interests of the airline – Kenya Airways is a major shareholder in the publicly quoted Tanzanian airline – just […]
News updates from Simba #Tanzania
GOOD NEWS FOR SAFARI THRILL SEEKERS (Posted 13th November 2017) Serengeti Simba Lodge Earlier this year we hosted bloggers The World Pursuit and Be My Travel Muse. Cameron and Natasha of the World Pursuit filmed super videos of the lodges for us. If you haven’t seen them check out our You Tube Channel. All the […]
UNWTO concludes the Sustainable Tourism Year 2017 with conference in Lusaka
#LUSAKA GEARS UP TO HOST FINAL MAJOR #UNWTO #IY2017 CONFERENCE (Posted 13th November 2017) UNWTO and the Government of #Zambia will later this week host the International Conference on Promoting Sustainable Tourism, a Tool for Inclusive Growth and Community Engagement in #Africa 16th to 18th of November In the framework of the 70th United Nations […]
Big Birding judged a big success – weather notwithstanding
#UGANDA ONCE AGAIN CELEBRATES NATIONAL BIRDING WEEKEND (Posted 13th November 2017) The annual weekend of birdwatching has come to an end which saw hundreds of individuals and groups swarm out across Uganda’s national parks, game reserves, forests and wetlands to try and establish another record of birds sighted. Uganda is one of the world’s leading […]
The #Comoros showcase their culture and heritage
#TOURISM COMOROS LAUNCHES THE #CULTURE AND #HERITAGE WEEK TODAY (Posted 13th November 2017) The Festival Week of the Heritage and the Comorian Culture (FESPACOM) goes underway this Monday. The week long series of events has been described by local tourism sources as a big national cultural and tourist festival of a regional and international scope. […]
Boma International Hospitality College prepares for first major graduation
FIRST SET OF BOMA IHC STUDENTS SET TO GET THEIR DIPLOMAS (Posted 12th November 2017) Two years of hard work and dedication will be coming to a successful conclusion when the first batch of hospitality management diploma students will graduate at the Boma International Hospitality College in ten days time. The students, under arrangements with […]
Keen to learn more about #Aviation in #Africa?
MEET ERIC KACOU – AUTHOR OF ‘FLY AFRICA‘ – A BOOK WHICH TELLS US HOW AVIATION CAN HELP GENERATE PROSPERITY ON THE CONTINENT (Posted 12th November 2017) A must read for anyone who believes in aviation in Africa, Fly Africa explains how the continent’s aviation sector reached its current state and examines the huge disparities […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report Edition 23
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT DIRECTLY FROM THE #SEYCHELLES (Posted 12th November 2017) Alain St. Ange, a globally renowned, respected if not outright revered tourism guru, has just published his 23rd edition of his tourism report, covering topics not just from the Seychelles but also from other Indian Ocean Vanilla islands. […]
#AFRAA #AGA49 participants in for a treat by #Rwanda
AFRAA DELEGATES VISIT THE KING’S PALACE IN NYANZA (Posted 12th November 2017) A major cultural treat awaits delegates when, as part of the 49th Annual General Assembly of AFRAA, short for the African Airline Association, their Rwandan hosts will take them to the King’s Palace Museum in Nyanza. Along the way will the […]
2017 Maasai NYC Marathon Recap!!
The Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust Team says thanks to all contributors for helping to raise 139.000 US DOLLARS ASANTE SANA (THANK YOU)! Travelling from Kenya and spending the last few days in New York City was a great adventure for all of us! They all did brilliantly in the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon […]
LAM gets government warning as Fastjet commences domestic flights in Mozambique
‘THINK SERIOUSLY ABOUT YOUR FUTURE‘ DOES #MOZAMBIQUE TRANSPORT MINISTER TELL #LAM (Posted 11th November 2017) Only recently in the bad news when the Mozambique national airline LAM announced they would halt flights to Inhambane and Vilankulo – essentially dealing a death blow to the local tourism industries in these locations – did the […]
Brussels Airlines again records double digit passenger increase in October
15 PERCENT RISE IN PASSENGER NUMBERS MAKES #BRUSSELSAIRLINES TOP PERFORMER IN THE LUFTHANSA GROUP (Posted 11th November 2017) Figures don’t lie goes the saying and a 3.5 percent rise in flights, a 15.1 percent rise in passenger numbers and a rise of 3.9 percent in load factors is as impressive as it comes in the […]
Whitesands Resort to be launch point for upcoming East African Safari Classic Rally
#KENYAAIRWAYS TO BE KEY SPONSOR AGAIN FOR 8TH EAST AFRICAN #SAFARICLASSIC (Posted 11th November 2017) All systems are go now for the upcoming East African Safari Classic Rally which will launch from the Whitesands Resort & Spa in Mombasa on the 23rd of November before returning on December 01st. Kenya Airways is once again key […]
Nairobi Now – All a visitor to the Kenyan capital needs to know
#NAIROBINOW – WHERE YOU GET THE LATEST UPDATES OF THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN IN #NAIROBI (Posted 10th November 2017) Dear ATC Readers, welcome to the latest edition of Nairobi Now. You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or their blog. Also, email them to submit your […]
#SerenaHotels now offer daily scheduled departures to Serena #MountainLodge
#IATA Training opportunities in 2018
#Zambia revealed as #ITB2018 partner country
ZAMBIA ASSURED OF BIG PUBLICITY AS THE COUNTRY PARTNERS WITH ITB 2018 (Posted 10th November 2017) Zambia, a safari destination in Southern Africa with a fast growing appeal, has scored big as the country was announced as the ITB 2018 Culture and Convention partner. ITB is the world’s largest tourism trade show, held annually in […]
Air Mauritius in the news again for all the wrong reasons
AIR MAURITIUS ATR FLIGHTS REDUCED AS AIRLINE PLAYS COY OVER REASONS (Posted 10th November 2017) The last two days saw a massive reduction in ATR72 operations by Air Mauritius, similar to October 05th and 06th when a pilot shortage was later on admitted to be the primary cause for the flight cancellations. Yesterday, 09th of […]
Brussels Airlines key sponsor for the annual Beaujolais Nouveau launch
BRUSSELS AIRLINES AND FRENCH EMBASSY SET FOR ANNUAL BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU CELEBRATIONS (Posted 10th November 2017) Brussels Airlines will fly in the new Beaujolais for the annual celebrations of this well known French wine, allowing Kampaleans to enjoy a taste of the new vintage come 17th November. Guests invited by the French Embassy and Brussels Airlines […]
#Ethiopian now a four star airline as latest #Skytrax rankings are published
FOUR STAR STATUS FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES (Posted 10th November 2017) Skytrax, the world’s most respected airline and airport ranking platform, has given Ethiopian Airlines a four star ranking in their latest publication updates. The organization uses transparent methods, regularly audited, to arrive at their findings. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Tewolde Gebremariam had this to say […]
#Fancourt’s Manor House wins major award
#CONDENAST HANDS FANCOURT’S #MANORHOUSE KEY REWARD (Posted 10th November 2017) Hotel awards are always a source of pride and joy for the properties selected, especially when they come from such a prestigious source as the globally renowned Conde Nast magazine. But they can also be a source of pride for guests who stayed there and […]
#IATA publishes key October data
THE FINANCIAL STATE OF THE #AVIATION INDUSTRY IN OCTOBER (Posted 10th November 2017) IATA just released the October report of the Airlines Financial Monitor. Key points: The initial financial data for Q3 point to a healthy industry EBIT margin of 16.3%, down only slightly on a year ago. European airlines posted the widest profit margin […]
#Nanyuki airstrip closed for maintenance after torrential rains damage the runway
ADVERSE WEATHER CITED AS MAIN REASON FOR NANYUKI AIRSTRIP CLOSURE (Posted 09th November 2017) (Aerial view of the Nanyuki field by this author) Information was received this morning that the current torrential rains lashing central Kenya have worsened the runway condition in Nanyuki and caused the closure of the main Nanyuki airstrip and also […]
#AirKenya’s Anna Nzomo calls it a day
AFTER THREE DECADES AT AIR KENYA DOES ANNA NZOMO DECIDE TO RETIRE (Posted 09th November 2017) Working at one company for more than three decades, in this day and age, is a major accomplishment worth mentioning and Air Kenya’s Commercial Director Anna Nzomo has actually grown through the ranks over the more than 30 years […]
Record number of cruise ships expected to boost #Reunion tourism
TOURISM COOPERATION HELPS SET NEW RECORD IN REUNION (Posted 09th November 2017) The Reunion Island Tourism Board, the Reunion Federation of Tourism and the Vanilla Islands are proud to present the results of a long-standing collaboration, aimed at increasing tourism numbers associated with island cruises. The projected schedule for cruises taking place between 2017/2018 was […]
#Uganda’s American Chamber of Commerce celebrates Thanksgiving
‘AMCHAM‘ INVITES MEMBERS AND FRIENDS FOR A THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION AT THE #SHERATONKAMPALAHOTEL (Posted 09th November 2017) The American Chamber of Commerce – Uganda Branch’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner will this year take place on the 16th of November starting from 6:30pm – 10:00pm at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel’s Victoria Restaurant. This year’s thanksgiving dinner will be […]
Brexit rattles UK aviation industry
IATA DEMANDS CLARITY ON UK AVIATION FUTURE IN THE FACE OF BREXIT (Posted 09th November 2017) The International Air Transport Association earlier this week urged the UK Government to shore-up its international air connectivity by focusing on a cost-effective expansion of Heathrow Airport and achieving early clarity on post-Brexit issues. Brexit ‘In building the post-Brexit […]
#UNWTO says growth is not the enemy though management of growth is now an issue
INCREASE IN COMMUNITY PROTESTS AGAINST TOURISM WORRY INDUSTRY LEADERS (Posted 09th November 2017) Over 60 ministers of tourism and private sector leaders gathered on 07th of November in London for the UNWTO / WTM Ministers’ Summit on ‘overtourism’. Moderated by CNN International’s Max Foster, the Summit concluded on the need for the tourism sector to […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Uganda’s Karuma Power Project nears its completion Construction Review Online Sinohydro Corporation Ltd, the Chinese firm undertaking the construction of the 600MV Karuma power dam in Kiryandongo District, has revealed that the project is 70% complete in accordance with the budget and time frame… Read more>> Largest UN office in Africa to undergo US […]
#Fastjet pushes new #Tanzania schedule to 15th of November
DELAY IN GETTING NEW EMBRAER E190 IN THE AIR HAMPERS FLIGHT OPERATIONS (Posted 08th November 2017) Speculation is rife among aviation pundits over the reasons why the registration and type approval of Fastjet’s new Embraer E190 is being delayed by Tanzanian aviation regulators. The failure of the new aircraft to take to the air and […]
