#Kampala sees a rise in posh apartment offerings due to growing demand
SUNSIRI APARTMENTS NOW OPEN FOR OCCUPANCY (Posted 09th December 2017) Located on top of Naguru Hill with one of the best views over parts of Kampala, are the Sunsiri Apartments now open for occupancy. The three bedroom apartments come with a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine included and offer a furnished sitting / dining room […]
#Kampala’s Mestil Hotel & Residences set for opening on Monday
MORE ROOMS FOR KAMPALA AS NEW HOTEL OPENS ITS DOORS NEXT WEEK (Posted 09th December 2017) Given the confidence that Uganda will see an improved economy in 2018 and that in particular tourism will see a rise in visitor numbers next year, it is of little surprise that new hotels are opening up in the […]
#Nairobi Wilson Airport closure – yes, AGAIN
WILSON AIRPORT TO BE CLOSED AGAIN ON 12TH DECEMBER FROM MID TO LATE MORNING (Posted 09th December 2017) Airlines based at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport have put out an alert that flight operations at the airport will shut down from mid to late morning, with no specific times given however. Passengers booked on mid to late […]
Houston Marketing appoints KILIFAIR Promotion to market their Tanzania Spotlight Workshop
HOUSTON MARKETING PARTNERS WITH KILIFAIR FOR 2018 SPOTLIGHT EVENT (Posted 09th December 2017) REGISTRATION FORM SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOP – ARUSHA, FEB 1 – 2018 Houston Travel Marketing / Spotlight of Africa has appointed KILIFAIR Promotion Company Ltd, to assist with sending out invitations and managing the visitor/buyer registrations. Entrance by invitation only to genuine trade buyers […]
#UNWTO advocates for smart media use to help protect wildlife
#KASANE UNWTO CONFERENCE BRINGS MEDIA TOGETHER IN FIGHT AGAINST POACHING (Posted 09th December 2017) Nearly 30 journalists have convened in Kasane, Botswana to debate the role of the media in advocating sustainable tourism and wildlife conservation as its major asset. The event is part of the UNWTO/Chimelong Programme that promotes wildlife as key driver of […]
Brussels Airlines parent company is named by #Skytrax as a five star airline
IS NOW A 5* AIRLINE … … AND AS SUCH AMONG THE TOP TEN IN THE WORLD Virus-free. www.avg.com
Kenya Airways wins MICE award
Another edition of 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. Kenya Welcomes a Taste of Afro-Brazilian Culture Capoeira Angola Festival Mozambique Government Dissatisfied With Revenue From Tourism HoReCaBB Mentors launch […]
#Nairobi Now – All you need to know ahead of a visit to #Kenya
#NAIROBINOW – WHERE YOU LEARN ALL ABOUT THE WHAT AND WHERE THE ACTION IS … Dear ATCNews readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with them directly through twitter, Facebook or their blog. Also, email them to submit your events or suggest new ideas […]
More culinary delights on #BrusselsAirlines as Chef Stephanie reveals new menus
THE ‘SAVOIR VIVRE‘ IN THE AIR CONTINUES AS BRUSSELS AIRLINES GETS NEW MENUS IN BUSINESS CLASS (Posted 08th December 2017) Flying with Brussels Airlines is as much a lifestyle statement as it is a choice for one of Europe’s best reputed carriers and the launch of new menus for business class passengers by award winning […]
Will the #Likoni bridge finally become reality?
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT UNDERWAY FOR A NEW BRIDGE ACROSS #MOMBASA’S LIKONI CHANNEL (Posted 08th December 2017) Relief is in sight now for long suffering residents of the island of Mombasa and the southern mainland after plans were confirmed yesterday that an environmental impact assessment study has been launched for a bridge crossing the port entrance […]
#Jambojet expects two new #Bombardier #Q400’s next week
JAMBOJET HAD TWO NEW AIRCRAFT DUE FOR DELIVERY AHEAD OF BUSY FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 08th December 2017) Bombardier, the Canadian aircraft manufacturer, is expected to deliver two brand new Q400NextGen aircraft in the space of the next 8 days to Kenya Airways subsidiary JamboJet in Nairobi. The aircraft shown above, named Heroe, is due to […]
#BadrAirlines eyes #Entebbe
BADR AIRLINES PLANS TO LINK #KHARTOUM WITH ENTEBBE (Posted 08th December 2017) Information has emerged that Sudan’s BADR Airlines has set its eyes on flights to Entebbe after apparently receiving traffic rights from the Ugandan authorities. The airline already flies from Khartoum to Juba but it could not be ascertained if this service will then […]
#KenyaAirways moves to offer new and secure payment solutions
NEW DEAL BY KENYA AIRWAYS MAKES ONLINE PAYMENTS EASIER AND MORE SECURE (Posted 08th November 2017) Kenya Airways has partnered with Pesalink, a switch which has over thirty banks, in a move that will provide a variety of mobile and bank payment options to its customers paying for bookings online. The first of its kind […]
Qatar Airways signs major #Airbus #A321Neo order
#QATARAIRWAYS SEALS DEAL WITH AIRBUS FOR 50 #A321NEO’S (Posted 07th December 2017) (Pictures courtesy of Qatar Airways) Qatar Airways has reconfirmed and upsized its earlier order for 50 A320neo with a firm order instead for 50 of the larger A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex configuration), in an order signed today in the presence of His […]
Alfajiri Villas Webinar – Don’t miss it
Alfajiri Villas holding Webinar to showcase its award winning luxury villas Alfajiri Villas Webinar on the 12th December at 14h00 GMT Cliff Villa Garden Villa Beach Villa Service Cuisine Families Activities Brochure Videos Photo Book now Video Cliff Villa Fact sheet Video Garden Villa Fact sheet Video Beach Villa Fact sheet We would like to […]
Thoughts towards the weekend by Lillian Gaitho
STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGIES WILL BE THE IN THING NEXT YEAR IN HOTELS (Posted 07th December 2017) As we look forward to closing the year is Lillian taking a keen look at emerging and growing hotel technologies that will in her opinion shape the new year. Voice Adaptation, anyone home? Voice is no doubt […]
#EdelweissAir announces #Seychelles flights
MORE FLIGHTS TO #MAHE MEANS MORE TOURISTS FOR SEYCHELLES (Posted 07th December 2017) Seychelles is set to get direct, non-stop air service with a third German-speaking country when Switzerland’s leisure airline, Edelweiss Air, begins flights to the archipelago next year. Edelweiss Air will be offering regular non-stop service from its base, Zurich airport to Mahé, […]
East Africa left out of Emirates ‘Hello Tomorrow’ fare promotion
NO ‘HELLO TOMORROW‘ FARES FOR UGANDA, KENYA AND TANZANIA – FOR NOW (Posted 07th December 2017) The East African countries of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania did not feature in the launch of Emirates’ ‘Hello Tomorrow‘ fare promotion, under which wannabe travelers can book destinations across the airline’s network up to the 12th of December. Countries […]
More summer destinations for #BrusselsAirlines
BRUSSELS AIRLINES ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL SUMMER 2018 DESTINATIONS (Posted 06th December 2017) Brussels Airlines expands its network in Croatia, one of the fastest growing holiday destinations in Europe. Next to Zagreb and Dubrovnik, the Belgian airline will from next summer add two new destinations to its portfolio. From 12th of May onwards, Zadar will be connected […]
#EthiopianAirlines launches new mobile app for Android
NEW MOBILE APP KEEPS ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AT CUTTING EDGE (Posted 06th December 2017) Ethiopian Airlines today announced that it has launched a new Mobile Application, which offers an array of features to enhance customers’ travel experience with simplified and end-to-end options for flight booking and travel management by using their Android mobile devices. On the […]
New #China charters by #AirSeychelles
AIR SEYCHELLES ANNOUNCES NEW CHARTER FLIGHTS BETWEEN CHENGDU AND SEYCHELLES (Posted 06th December 2017) Air Seychelles has announced a new series of weekly charter flights between China and Seychelles starting in December 2017 to once again tap into the hugely important outbound travel market from one of China’s main economic centres. In total, the national […]
Court not kind to Kenya Airways as airline prevented from firing and hiring
KENYA AIRWAYS SAID TO BE PERPLEXED BY COURT RULING FAVOURING WILDCAT STRIKERS (Posted 06th December 2017) Kenya’s Employment and Labour Relations Court has again lived up to its murky reputation of ignoring both facts and the law and arbitrarily favouring workers, when national airline Kenya Airways was barred from both firing the wildcat strikers in […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tourism’s Prominence Grows, as African Governments Position the Sector in Their Agenda Stream Africa The tourism sector in Africa, which according to UNWTO saw an 8% increase in international arrivals in 2016, is progressively becoming prominent… Read more>> IATA Link-up to Boost Aviation in Africa Airlines International “Africa’s aviation time has come!” That was […]
Ol Pejeta at the cutting edge in trying to save the Northern White Rhino
NEW MEDICAL PROCEDURES TO BE TRIED OUT IN EFFORT TO SAVE THE NORTHERN WHITE RHINOS (Posted 05th December 2017) Preparations have kicked off in Kenya and Europe for the long-anticipated procedure that is hoped to help to save the northern white rhinos from the brink of extinction. With only three aging northern white rhino individuals […]
Airline profitability remains strong in 2017
RISING COST A THREAT TO CONTINUED PROFITABILITY OF AVIATION INDUSTRY IN 2018 (Posted 05th December 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts global industry net profit to rise to $38.4 billion in 2018, an improvement from the $34.5 billion expected net profit in 2017 (revised from a $31.4 billion forecast in June). Highlights of […]
#UNWTO’s Sustainable Tourism Year coming to an end – Be part of the Future
Updates from Brussels Airport – Home of Brussels Airlines
BRU app: your flight information at your fingertips Did you know that you’ll never have to search for flight information again thanks to our Brussels Airport app? Hop on the free Wi-Fi when you arrive at our airport and download the free app. Pick your flight and you’ll know instantly at which baggage carousel you […]
Elewana’s Afrochic wins three major awards
#ELEWANA’S KENYAN BEACH PROPERTY WINS BIG AT WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS (Posted 05th December 2017) The World Luxury Hotel Awards recognise global, continental and country hotels across 50 categories. The award ceremony took place last weekend in Switzerland. Elewana’s Kenyan beach property, Afrochic, walked away from the ceremony holding three awards overall, a major accomplishment […]
Oneworld wins more awards
MORE AWARDS FOR ‘ONEWORLD‘ (Posted 05th December 2017) oneworld honoured as ‘best airline alliance’ twice over – again Global Traveler’s GT Tested Reader Survey winner for eighth year running Business Traveler North America’s recipient for third consecutive year Confirms oneworld’s standing as most highly prized airline alliance globally oneworld® has won two more Best Airline […]
October passenger demand rose after taking a hit in September due to bad weather
IATA CONFIRMS STRONG REBOUND OF PASSENGER DEMAND IN OCTOBER (Posted 05th December 2017) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for October showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 7.2% compared to the same month last year. Capacity grew 6.2% and load factor climbed 0.8 percentage points […]
