Ethiopian Airlines signs new deal with SABRE
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES STICKS TO SABRE SOLUTIONS (Posted 01st September 2017) Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, has renewed its passenger reservations system with global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation. The airline also signed up for a range of new technology solutions to support its continued growth as a world-class carrier. Consistently posting record profits for […]
Tourism news updates from Uganda’s grassroots …
UCOTA E-TEAM News Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to the latest UCOTA E-newsletter. This issue features news from UCOTA and other tourism related information from our member community enterprises, and Uganda tourism industry stakeholders. Our editorial team would like to appreciate you for taking some time off to read this issue. We wish to get feedback […]
Cape Town, Mana Pools and riding for lions – Don’t miss reading the latest Travel Africa Magazine
Travel Africa Extra Magazine – Enjoy the read … Information, stories, interviews and advice for readers of Travel Africa magazine Welcome to the August issue of Travel Africa Extra, our monthly compendium of information, stories, interviews and advice for readers of Travel Africa magazine, delivered to you by email at the end of each month. […]
Swaziland – An African Golfing Destination
Swaziland Tourism News Updates 01st of September 2017 Swaziland- The golfer’s destination The Kingdom of Swaziland with its wealth of culture, abundant wilderness experiences and vast land embellished with flora and fauna, is the ultimate destination for travellers of all kinds. Throughout the years, as the country has grown into a destination of choice, Swaziland […]
Social media help to put African tourism under the spotlight
#ATA41 ENDS AS SOCIAL MEDIA PLAY AN INCREASING ROLE IN POPULARIZING TOURISM TO AFRICA (Posted 01st September 2017) Showcasing how tourism operators and agencies can leverage Instagram, Facebook Live and Facebook 360, the Facebook and Instagram teams discussed how new technologies can be used to create a seamless experience for both the tourist and the […]
Carmen Nibigira bids her goodbyes from the East Africa Tourism Platform
BUDGET ISSUES THOUGHT TO BE THE MAIN CAUSE FOR CARMEN NIBIGIRA’S DEPARTURE FROM EATP (Posted 01st September 2017) Reliable sources have indicated that a gap in funding from EATP’s main supporter Trademark East Africa is thought to be the main reason why Carmen Nibigira is leaving the organization. Carmen, following in the footsteps of her […]
New parking facility opened at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
KENYA AIRPORT AUTHORITY BOOSTS JKIA PARKING BY 1.300 PLACES (Posted 01st September 2017) The Kenya Airports Authority earlier today announced that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Car Parking Garage is now officially open to the public. The facility is able to handle 1.300 additional cars for short term and long term parking.The parking garage will […]
Zambia – One of Africa’s most exciting destinations …
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A Window on Zambia
Gill Staden to rewire ‘A Window on Zambia‘ website Dear ATC Readers, Gill, well known authors of ‘Beyond the Victoria Falls‘ and publisher of the bi-weekly news broadcast you can enjoy here on a regular basis, has just shared the following mail with us: I have been asked to put the information from A Window […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS President Kagame Opens 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali KT Press President Kagame, who officiated the opening of the conference, said Rwanda, “like others on our continent is keen to convert our favourable demographics into economic growth and prosperity.”…. Read more>> COMESA launches tourist guide to market the region as […]
How Rwanda is transitioning into an African Luxury Destination
More ATQ News 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. How Rwanda is transitioning into an African luxury Tourism Destination How Minister Mzembi plans to solve the king-size tourism problem of Zimbabwe […]
Go Places Magazine – Go Places Digital
Enjoy the latest Go Places Magazine August / September 2017 Share Tweet Forward +1 Share GET YOUR COPY OF THE GO PLACES MAGAZINE AUGUST/SEPTEMBER EDITION, 2017 From the Editor Just as the 8th wonder of the world takes its natural course this season, when millions of wildebeest and other herbivores migrate to the newer and […]
Nairobi Now – Your main guide for your visit
Date: September 2, 2017 Venue: the GoDown Arts Centre Time: from 3 pm No Cover Charge Nairobi Now – All there is to know about the where and when for visitors to the Kenyan capital city Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in […]
Exciting Team News at Cheli & Peacock Safaris
Cheli & Peacock Safaris announces key changes in personnel ABOUT US | ITINERARIES | SAFARI INFO | CONTACT US Some Very Exciting Team News at Cheli & Peacock CEO – Gary Segal: We have spent a great deal of time thinking about the kind of person we need to take this business forward. We’ve talked […]
Speculation is mounting that Ethiopian Airlines could take over Nigeria’s Arik Air
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES SEEKS FURTHER EXPANSION IN WEST AFRICA AS TALKS OVER THE FUTURE OF ARIK AIR ARE ON (Posted 31st August 2017) Information is emerging that Ethiopian Airlines appears to be in direct negotiations with the Nigerian government, aiming to take over the management of the financially crippled Arik Air, which in recent years had […]
Brussels Airport News
Brussels Airport News Updates – For passengers of Brussels Airlines and other airlines flying to the European capital … Newsletter Brussels Airport Newsletter August 2017 Extra weekly flight to Mumbai As of 29 October, Brussels Airlines will offer an extra weekly flight to Mumbai on Saturdays. From then onwards, Brussels Airlines will fly to Mumbai […]
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM TRAINING – laying the foundation for a greener future
STTA Kenya offers additional sustainability training 19 Days To Go!!! info / admin or call 0705283658 or 0718127557 Regards, STTA Team Putting Sustainability into Practice
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS East Africa: Regional Cooperation Key to Growth of Tourism – Kagame AllAfrica Kagame was speaking Tuesday at the opening of the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference which is currently underway in Kigali….Read more>> South African Airways Vacations® Expands Air-Inclusive Product Portfolio with 15 New Properties throughout Africa South African Airways – […]
14th UNWTO Awards – Don’t miss the deadline for submissions on 30th of September
Another Antonov 26 accident in South Sudan
ANOTHER CRASH IN SOUTH SUDAN FURTHER DENTS THE COUNTRY’S AVIATION SAFETY RECORD (Posted 30th August 2017) (Picture courtesy of Aviation Herald) Information is emerging from South Sudan that yet another UN chartered Antonov 26 aircraft was involved in a landing incident. The aircraft, operating for UNHCR and carrying a full cargo of relief goods, overshot […]
FlyDubai flies into the red again
FLYING INTO THE RED POSES CHALLENGES FOR FLYDUBAI (Posted 30th August 2017) While FlyDubai is apparently still planning to expand their East Africa services, in particular to their Tanzanian destinations Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar, have news emerged that Dubai’s low cost airline has again incurred significant losses. Earlier in the year it was reported here that […]
Ethiopian Airlines announces nonstop flights to Sao Paulo
SAO PAULO NONSTOP FROM ADDIS ABABA (Posted 29th August 2017) Ethiopian Airlines will effective 16th of September cut out the current stop in Lome for their current four weekly flights between Addis Ababa and Sao Paulo, Brazil’s manufacturing and service industry capital and the largest city in the Southern hemisphere. The service operates every Monday, […]
Reunion’s regional booking platform announces new terms for newcomers
REUNION TOURISM LAUNCHES NEW PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS FOR THEIR REGIONAL BOOKING PLATFORM (Posted 29th August 2017) From August 23rd to August 29th were tourism professionals from La Réunion invited to take part in information meetings on the changes proposed by the regional reservation platform of the island of La Réunion Tourisme (IRT). Four information meetings on […]
Zambia’s Kafunta Safaris shares their latest news
News updates from Zambia’s Kafunta Safaris Like Tweet Forward Newsletter August 2017 Dear ATC Readers, It’s heating up here in the Luangwa Valley as we are switching to summer, and the safari season has reached its very peak! August has been a busy month, with several interesting sightings of leopard and lion cubs. The wild […]
Magical Kenya captures attention well ahead of #MKTE2017
1.500 MEETINGS ALREADY BOOKED FOR MKTE 2017 (Posted 29th August 2017) A record 1,500 pre-scheduled Business to Business (B2B) meetings between Kenyan Tourism Trade and Travel Agents from key source markets will take place during this year’s Magical Kenya Trade Expo (MKTE). The event, which seeks to afford the Kenyan tourism trade a chance to […]
Zimbabwe events updates
SANGANAI ON COURSE IN BULAWAYO AS HARARE GEARS UP FOR CARNIVAL (Posted 29th August 2017) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has once again confirmed that their annual international tourism trade show Sanganai Hlanganani will take place as planned in Bulawaya, aka the City of Kings, between the 27th of September to the 01st of October. Sanganai […]
Local hospital in Laikipia finally gets mains electricity, fashion meets conservation, and more
Ol Pejeta Conservancy News Updates August 2017 Dear ATC Readers, #RhinosUp The inspirational plan crafted by a 7-year-old to save the northern white rhino. // support him Solar power means no more torchlight births for women of Mwituria New solar panels at a community clinic means doctors can administer lifesaving night time treatment and store […]
Flight Data Management Course – 18th and 19th of September – Nairobi / Kenya
AviAssist Foundation offers more courses in Kenya Flight Data Management Course (FDM) 18 & 19 September 2017, Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya Register now for this unique in-region training – Only a limited number of places is still available. Don’t get disappointed by registering too late! A registration form is attached. Understand Flight Data Collection & […]
Laikipia – Be Informed, Stay Engaged!
News Updates from the Laikipia Wildlife Forum Dear ATC Readers, Meet the CIDP Team (from left to right): Margaret Wambua, Stanley Ngatia and Peter Hetz from LWF; Gabriel Nyausi from NRT, John Gitonga from Mpala, Hussein Wario, FAO, and Omar Jibril, National ASAL Stakeholder Coordinator. Absent from the photo is AHADI representative, Lucy Kimani. On […]
Zimbabwe’s new Victoria Falls International Airport triggers unprecedented tourism boom
More ATQ News from Nigeria and beyond ATQnews.com a member of Travel Media Group. This is the online platform for African Travel Quarterly (ATQ), the first Travel magazine in West Africa which solely focuses on travel and tourism issues. It started publishing offline about 10 years ago. ATQnews.com features reports that cover a wide range […]
