Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tourism Boards Team Up to Attract High-Yield International Visitors Skift The destination marketing organizations (DMOs) NYC & Company and Cape Town Tourism are embarking upon the first-ever city-to-city partnership between groups in the United… Read more>> South African Youth Travel Confederation conference underway in Port Elizabeth RNews Port Elizabeth is the host city for […]
Daily updates from the UNWTO 22nd General Assembly in Chengdu / China
UNWTO 22nd General Assembly Daily Updates 1
Just a few days left for the next STTA Kenya training courses
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Check out Brussels Airlines’ New Business fares from $ 2,007*
Excellent Business Class Deals on Brussels Airlines Relax, dine, sleep and travel in style! Relax, dine, sleep and travel in style! With Brussels Airlines’ Business Class, it’s all about you, in the air and on the ground. Experience our smooth connections between Africa and Europe at irresistible new Business fares! Book now! YOUR BENEFITS: • […]
Kenya’s Najib Balala elected to key UNWTO position
NAJIB BALALA MAKES A COMEBACK AT UNWTO AS CHAIR OF THE AFRICA COMMISSION (Posted 12th September 2017) The ongoing General Assembly of the UN World Tourism Organization earlier today elected Kenya’s Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala as Chairperson of the UNWTO Commission on Africa for a two year term of office from 2017 to 2019. […]
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Brussels Airlines establishes a new passenger record for August
AFRICAN DESTINATIONS HELP DRIVE BRUSSELS AIRLINES PASSENGER NUMBERS UP (Posted 12th September 2017) Information received from Brussels Airlines indicates an 85 percent load factor across the entire network for the month of August which constitutes a rise of seats sold by 2.8 percent. 825,157 passengers boarded the 6,810 scheduled flights carried out by Brussels Airlines […]
Kenya Tourism reassures MKTE trade visitors
MAGICAL KENYA TRAVEL EXPO GOES AHEAD AS PLANNED (Posted 11th September 2017) The Kenya Tourism Board has moved to reassure trade visitors and hosted buyers ahead of the upcoming Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2017, that, despite the present political situation in the country, the show will go ahead as planned. Said KTB in a media […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Kenya Airways all set to enter US skies Logistics Update Africa The state-owned Kenya Airways has received the final permission from the United States of America Department of Transportation (DOT) to enter the US skies. With this, Kenya Airways has bagged the permit for both passenger and cargo operations to the United States of […]
Richard Kimenyi joins Hemingways Nairobi as General Manager
HEMINGWAYS NAIROBI WELCOMES RICHARD KIMENYI AS THEIR NEW GENERAL MANAGER (Posted 11th September 2017) Hemingways Collection has named Mr. Richard Kimenyi as the new General Manager for Hemingways Nairobi. In his new role, Mr. Kimenyi will be responsible for all operations of the 45-suite boutique hotel. Mr. Kimenyi brings over 30 years’ experience with him […]
Antonov landing accident brings traffic at Goma to a halt
ANTONOV 26 SUFFERS MAJOR DAMAGE AS AIRCRAFT OVERSHOOTS RUNWAY AND ENDS UP IN VOLCANIC ROCK (Posted 11th September 2017) (Picture by Eddie Mwela @EddieMwela on Twitter) Air traffic in Goma was brought to a halt yesterday when an Antonov 26B, suffering the loss of engine power after take off, returned to the airport but overshot […]
Rail services to Uganda under threat as former RVR staff in Kenya refuse to go back to work
WILL THE TRAINS TO KAMPALA CONTINUE OR NOT ASK CLIENTS OF FORMER RIFT VALLEY RAILWAYS (Posted 11th September 2017) If Kenya Railways is indeed on track as their logo suggests, only time will tell as the company continues to be embroiled in a labour dispute with the former RVR staff, which going by a court […]
#Uganda’s mountain gorillas the destination of choice for East Africa tourists
AURIC AIR ADDS MORE SERENGETI – ENTEBBE FLIGHTS ON RISING DEMAND FOR GORILLA TRACKING (Posted 11th September 2017) Figures speak for themselves, normally they do anyway for those with open eyes, and it is therefore no surprise that the combination of a classic East African safari with tracking mountain gorillas has taken a sharp upswing […]
Marriott International pushes new loyalty promotions
MARRIOTT AND STARWOOD MARKET THEIR LOYALTY PROGRAMMES AHEAD OF BUSY SEASON (Posted 10th September 2017) In time for the peak business and holiday travel season, Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG®), award-winning loyalty programs from Marriott International, Inc. are announcing rewarding new offers for members. Under the Marriott Rewards’ MegaBonus promotion members have the […]
Welcome to Edition 14 of Alain St. Ange’s tourism report
Reproduced here with express permission of Alain St. Ange for readers of ATC News is edition number 14 of his tourism report, extensively covering the Seychelles and other Vanilla Islands in the Indian Ocean. Click on the link below to access the original report and enjoy the read: http://mailchi.mp/c9cce7a4d80b/saint-ange-tourism-report-14th-edition
US flights from Kenya? Not yet says Kenya Airways.
MANY STEPS AHEAD FOR KENYA AIRWAYS BEFORE US FLIGHTS CAN BECOME A REALITY (Posted 10th September 2017) Following local media reports in Kenya, which suggested that flights to the United States by national carrier Kenya Airways were literally just weeks away, has the airline clarified in a statement what steps are still to be taken […]
Out goes Tune and in comes Ibis Styles
ACCOR HOTELS’ IBIS STYLES TAKES OVER FROM TUNE HOTELS (Posted 09th September 2017) Effective beginning of September has Accor Hotels brand ‘ibisStyles‘ taken over what used to be the Tune Inn in Nairobi’s Westlands area. The launch marketing campaign though appeared to be rather muted as the market expected a big splash though outgoing Tune […]
Lake Victoria Serena completes second children golf camp
GOLF CAMP FOR KIDS AT LAKE VICTORIA SERENA GOLF RESORT & SPA ONCE AGAIN A SUCCESS (Posted 09th September 2017) Helping your child become a better golfer just got a little easier after the successful conclusion of the resort’s first ever golf camp for kids. In fact, when it comes to learning the game of […]
Win a safari for two to #CampiYaKanzi
AN APPEAL WITH A CHANCE TO WIN BIG … Free Dream Safari for you and a Friend! Jambo ATC Readers, This year we are giving away a chance for you and a friend to win a FREE SAFARI at CAMPI YA KANZI for 3 NIGHTS! All it takes to enter is a $10 donation towards […]
Reggae band #Karamoja to give farewell performance in #Kampala before returning to #Belgium
FROM THE NYEGENYEGE FESTIVAL TO KARAMOJA TO KAMPALA (Posted 09th September 2017) (Picture courtesy of Ronny De Coster) When the invitation for the music festival Nyege Nyege came, the Karamoja group members soon decided to give their journey a bit more ooomph. The idea was born to make a documentary about how a band looks […]
An appeal ‘ForRangers’
HELP SUPPORT FRONTLINE ANTI POACHING STAFF (Posted 09th September 2017) (www.forrangers.com) Keith Roberts just launched another appeal to help support the frontline staff in the fight against illegal poaching, the ranger forces employed by national wildlife management bodies and other organizations. I found his appeal worth it to be republished here on my blog, to […]
Afro Tourism’s September Edition: What’s New in African Tourism!
Afro Tourism’s latest news for ATC Readers Latest Information and Updates from Afro Tourism Have You Heard About Our Workshop? You are cordially invited to the Professional Workshop organised by us and the Lagos Chamber of Commerce on the subject of Global Trends in Hospitality, Tourism and Travel. Facilitators would be from Google, Marriott Hotels […]
Kampala foodies take notice – Mussels Night Is Back.
Le Chateau | Brasserie Belge starts new Mussels Season Get to enjoy freshly imported mussels at Le Chateau’s Mussels Night this Thursday 14th Sept. The best reason to eat anything, really, is because it tastes good. And on that account, mussels really deliver. Enjoy our new season of mussels with real Belgian fries and complimentary […]
Nairobi Now – All a visitor needs to know about activities and events in Nairobi
Nairobi Now – your weekly update of the what and where in Nairobi … Dates: September 3-8, 2017 Venue: Kuona Trust Studio 12 Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm daily Entry: Free About Lionel Garang is having a weeklong of art sale of his art works, from 3rd – 8th September 2017 in his Studio at Kuona […]
Ol Pejeta Escapes | Deals and special offers from your favourite conservancy
Ol Pejeta Conservancy Travel Updates PELICAN HOUSE Experience the freedom and exclusivity of a private house The self-catering Pelican House is the perfect place to enjoy down time with friends and family. Overlooking the serene Pelican Dam, this cosy self-catering cottage sleeps eight, but can sleep 12 on request. Pelican House offers comfortable accommodation with […]
Agency Africa Interactive reels in four awards for PR campaigns
WEB MARKETING ASSOCIATION AWARDS ‘AGENCY AFRICA INTERACTIVE‘ (Posted 08th September 2017) Agency Africa Interactive Ltd, the leading East African Hotel Marketing Agency has taken home 4 “Hotel and Lodging Standard of Excellence” Awards and 1 “Food Industry Standard of Excellence” Award in the recently concluded 2017 Web Awards, held by the Web Marketing Association (USA), […]
Kenya Airways now carrier of choice for all of Kenya’s national teams heading abroad
NEW DEAL PUTS KENYA AIRWAYS IN POLE POSITION TO UPLIFT NATIONAL SPORTS TEAMS (Posted 08th September 2017) Kenya’s Ministry of Sports and the National Sports Fund yesterday signed a comprehensive deal with Kenya Airways, aiming to provide the best available fares for national teams heading abroad for competitions. It is understood that this will benefit […]
Air Mauritius signs deal with Ghana
AIR MAURITIUS TO HELP SET UP NEW GHANAIAN NATIONAL AIRLINE (Posted 08th September 2017) Air Mauritius a few days ago signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Flysafe Ghana, an entity set up for the creation of a home-based airline for the Republic of Ghana. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Ghanaian […]
Discounts available for Friends of AviAssist for next aviation forum
AviAssist Foundation confirms next event in Kigali / Rwanda AviAssist & AviaDev promoting aviation safety in African Region AviaDev 2017 is Africa’s only dedicated air service development forum. The event will take place 10-12th October in Rwanda at the majestic Kigali Convention Centre. The AviAssist Foundation has partnered with AviaDev – the aviation & route […]
Register today for #WTM2017 to get discounts on London’s top attractions
World Travel Market London – Register today to claim your discounts 6 – 8 November 2017 Excel, London Register Travel Discounts Find Exhibitors Are You A Buyer? Dear ATC Readers, WTM London is delighted to be partnering with a variety of transport and attraction providers to save you money on travel and entertainment during your […]
