#Tanzania merges rail entities into Railways Corporation
NEW RAIL CORPORATION TAKES OVER FROM TANZANIA RAILWAYS AND RAHCO (Posted 05th March 2018) The Tanzanian government made the Railways Act of 2017 operational when it was announced that the Tanzania Railway Corporation would take control and manage all rail assets in the country, including the upcoming new SGR railway project. The Tanzania Railways Limited […]
Cargoplane mishap in Lubumbashi underscores hazardous nature of Congo’s air transport
CONGOLESE CARGO BOEING 737 VEERS OFF RUNWAY IN #LUBUMBASHI AFTER NOSE GEAR COLLAPSE (Posted 05th March 2018) StavrosPapaioannou@StavrosPRdc It was a lucky escape for the crew on board this Boeing B737-300F when, upon landing in the Southern Congolese city of Lubumbashi the nosewheel gear collapsed while still in the braking phase. The nearly 29 year […]
A Window on #Zambia
THE LATEST EDITION OF THE ‘WINDOW ON ZAMBIA‘ IS NOW AVAILABLE (Posted 05th March 2018) Courtesy of Gill Staden, also author of the ‘Livingstone bi-Weekly‘ are ATC readers again able to find out more about tourism developments in Zambia. Enjoy the read … https://awindowonzambia.com/february-2018/ Meanwhile, just to mention it again, is ATCNews.org a media partner […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report – Volume 2 Edition 9 of 2018
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #ST.ANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 04th March 2018) Welcome back to the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Derek Hanekom The news last week that Derek Hanekom had been reappointed Minister of Tourism of South Africa has been well received by the world […]
#Rwanda begins to license commercial drone operations
NEW AIR SERVICE REGULATIONS FOR UAV’S OPEN THE DOOR FOR COMMERCIAL USE (Posted 04th March 2018) The new air service regulations in Rwanda, passed only in January this year as part of an updated regulatory regime, now permits the Rwandan Civil Aviation Authority to license commercial drone operators and interest is said to be keen […]
#STTA announces #Nairobi training dates
Good for existing and new businesses and all levels of management . Register and learn how to integrate sustainability into organisational culture
Conservation fraternity demands prosecution of Chinese contractors for Contempt of Court
KENYA RAILWAYS AND CHINESE CONSTRUCTION FIRM ACCUSED OF TRAMPLING COURT ORDERS (Posted 04th March 2018) Kenya’s conservation fraternity, supported by a global wave of sympathy, has threatened to take both corporate entities as well as individuals to court when it became known that construction of the SGR railway route through the Nairobi National Park has […]
Dates for the 3rd East African Bicycle Tour announced
TWO MONTHS AND 6.600 KMS ACROSS MOST OF EASTERN AFRICA (Posted 04th March 2018) John Balongo a few hours ago confirmed that the planning for the next bicycle tour across Eastern Africa are already underway. What was until now called the Tour D’ EAC has been named 3rd East African Bicycle Tour with the theme […]
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#Seychelles Tourism Academy renews cooperation agreements
MORE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SEYCHELLES HOSPITALITY STUDENTS (Posted 03rd March 2018) The Seychelles Tourism Academy, one of Africa’s leading hospitality and tourism training institutions, has recently renewed their partnership agreements with the Shannon University in Ireland and the Constance Hotels Hospitality Centre in Mauritius. Both institutions have been working with STA for many years and […]
#UNWTO News Updates
Tourism professionals to gather in Andorra to discuss hospitality models in mountain destinations The 10th edition of the World Congress on Snow and Mountain Tourism will take place from 21 to 23 March 2018 in Andorra, under the title “Shaping the Future of Hospitality in Mountain Destinations”. The Congress is organized by the World Tourism […]
#Nairobi Now – All there is to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
NAIROBI NOW’S LATEST UPDATES ABOUT THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHEN IN KENYA (Posted 02nd March 2018) Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them through twitter, facebook or their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
Air Seychelles renews partnership with Seychelles Tourism
SEYCHELLES TOURISM BOARD AND AIR SEYCHELLES EXTEND THEIR MARKETING PARTNERSHIP (Posted 02nd March 2018) Air Seychelles and the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend their partnership into 2018. The agreement will see the national carrier and tourism board work closely together through joint marketing initiatives, presentations at tourism […]
RIP Lillian Gaitho – we all miss you
ATC NEWS GUEST WRITER LILLIAN GAITHO SUCCUMBS TO CANCER (Posted 02nd March 2018) Guest writer and close personal friend Lillian Gaitho yesterday embarked on her final journey, one she will not be able to write a feature about. Diagnosed last year with cancer, not long after having her third baby, did Lillian very bravely fight […]
#FourSeasons #Desroches #Seychelles reopens in renewed splendor
THE ALL NEW FOUR SEASONS RESORT ON DESROCHES / SEYCHELLES NOW OPEN AGAIN (Posted 02nd March 2018) After a closure of almost two years has the all new Four Seasons Desroches now reopened with 71 beachside bungalows, villas and suites on the island of the same name. The five star resort is reached by air […]
Mount Kenya Trust – 10 days of activities around the mountain
Come and join us at events around Nanyuki! 1st – 11th March 2018. SCHEDULE Friday, 2nd March 7:00 pm Quiz Night & Dinner Cape Chestnut Come and take part in the Cape Chestnut Quiz Night and test your knowledge of the mountain and surrounding areas. Please contact Alpana or Sophy if you would like to […]
Karibu Kilifair – a combined event in 2018
Meet the KARIBU/KILIFAIR Team at Become an EXHIBITOR Become a semi-hosted BUYER Apply here for FAM TRIP Did you know? that KARIBU / KILIFAIR 2018 has over 350 exhibitors from Tanzania Mainland, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Zimbabwe? that Ethiopian Airlines offer a 20% discount on all tickets from any world wide ET destinations flying […]
Air Seychelles teams up with ‘Cartrawler’ to add more services for passengers
AIR SEYCHELLES CHOOSES CARTRAWLER FOR ADD ON SERVICES (Posted 01st March 2018) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has formed a new partnership with CarTrawler, the world’s leading B2B travel technology platform, to provide guests with car hire and ground transportation options. CarTrawler’s technology will enable guests travelling with Air Seychelles […]
Lucky escape for #Cessna172 passengers after landing incident in #Nyeri
NOSE WHEEL COLLAPSE APPARENT CAUSE OF NYARIBO ACCIDENT (Posted 01st March 2018) A Cessna 172 Skyhawk, registered as 5Y-GMM, yesterday suffered a landing incident at Nyeri’s Nyaribo Airstrip (IATA: NYE / ICAO: HKNI).The Kenyan registered single engine plane, MSN 172-68443 was manufactured in 1976 and is according to records seen privately owned. One of the […]
#SarovaHotels sign management deal with #Siana based luxury camp
‘SPIRIT OF THE MASAI MARA‘ JOINS THE SAROVA FAMILY (Posted 01st March 2018) Sarova Hotels just announced that they have signed a long term management agreement with the McCarthy family, who own the Spirit of the Masai Mara luxury tented lodge on the 12.000 acre large Siana Springs Conservancy, which borders the Masai Mara Game […]
#Kenya to build on 2017 success as huge delegation heads to #ITB2018
KENYA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY SET TO BUILD ON SUCCESSES OF LAST YEAR (Posted 01st March 2018) Kenya’s tourism sector recorded a double-digit rise in earnings in 2017 to end the year with just under Kshs. 120 billion in revenue receipts, a 20.3% growth compared to 2016 when the tourism sector earned Kshs. 99.69 billion. The strong […]
Low airfares to attract more visitors to #Lamu #Malindi #Diani
The latest #TourismTattler is out …
Weekly Travel News Update Thursday, 01st March 2018 Editor’s Top 10 Picks: James Vos on Water Crisis and Tourism Continue Reading Toilet Tourism Awards Open For Entry Continue Reading No Sex Tourism for Gambia Continue Reading South Africa’s Tourist Guides and Visas Continue Reading SETE 2018 Takes Shape Continue Reading Plans to put Panorama Route […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
AGRIBUSINESS Uganda: Well Handled, Coffee Can Take Uganda to Next Level The Observer At the just-ended African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition at Kampala Serena Hotel, stakeholders were reminded of the importance of this cash crop to Uganda’s economy… Read more>> TOURISM Strengthening hotel tourism with qualified manpower The Ethiopian Herald The inflow of tourists […]
#UNWTO strengthens cooperation with the European Union
#EU AND #UNWTO TO INTENSIFY COOPERATION (Posted 01st March 2018) Advancing sustainable tourism across Europe is at the centre of an agreement signed today between the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Parliament. During his first official visit to Brussels (27-28 February), UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, met with the President of the European Parliament, […]
#WYSE ready to meet you in #Berlin at #ITB2018
Are you headed to 2018 ITB Berlin? WYSE invites you to join them and their co-exhibitors in the ITB Berlin Youth Travel Hall 4.1 to gain new insights into youth and student travellers and connect with industry peers. The WYSE village attracts hundreds of buyers and sellers with a specific interest in youth, student and […]
Meet #Atta Members at #ITB2018
The following Atta members will be exhibiting or attending the 2018 edition of #ITB in #Berlin. Contact them and make an appointment to do business with the real #AfricaExperts 3Sixty Luxury Marketing Hall 20 Stand 132 A&K East and Southern Africa Hall 20 Stand 121,122 Acacia Africa Hall 20 Stand 121,122 Africa Albida Tourism Hall […]
Take advantage of more #IATA training opportunities
Air Navigation Services Courses Locations Dates Air Transportation Management Miami, United States 12 – 16 Mar Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) Miami, United States 19 – 23 Mar Airline Management Courses Locations Dates Airline Customer Service: Strategy Design and Implementation Madrid, Spain 21 – 23 Mar Route Forecasting and Development Miami, United States 26 – 29 Mar […]
Brussels Airlines staff embark on another ‘Bike for Africa’ tour
BIKING FOR AFRICA BRINGS 15 CEO’S TO CAMEROON (Posted 01st March 2018) Yesterday 40 Brussels Airlines employees took off to Cameroon to start a six-day mountain bike tour: Bike for Africa. With the €200.000 that Brussels Airlines aims to collect during this fourth edition, the airline is supporting the international organization Mercy Ships as well […]
#IDC buys new Beech 1900D
#SEYCHELLES ‘ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY‘ GETS NEW BEECHCRAFT (Posted 28th February 2018) According to information received from the Seychelles has the Islands Development Company bought another, second, Beech 1900D at a cost of over 2.1 million US Dollars. The aircraft was previously registered in South Africa and underwent heavy maintenance before being flown to the Seychelles’ […]
