Air France plans a return to Nairobi from summer next year
AIR FRANCE TO LAUNCH NAIROBI FLIGHTS FROM MARCH NEXT YEAR (Posted 24th July 2017) Following their exodus in March of 2000 has Air France finally decided to return to Nairobi with their own flights though the codeshare arrangement with Kenya Airways, also a partner airline in SkyTeam, will continue as has been the case before. […]
Atta – African Travel and Tourism Association – News Summary
African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates … and while at it, why not join the association where everything is about Africa … Weekly members news summary from Atta – The African Travel and Tourism Association Dear ATC Readers, Please find below this week’s summary of the Atta members news featuring news from across the […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report – Edition 7
Saint Ange Tourism Report 23rd July 2017 Welcome to Edition #7 of 2017 This last week was a sad week for Seychelles as we said goodbye to Louis D’Offay, the highly respected and much appreciated tourism personality of our island Nation. We issued a Special Edition of the Saint Ange Tourism Report (Issue #6 dated […]
Ethiopian government launches new Aviation Holding company
NEW AVIATION SETUP FOR BETTER SERVICES IN ETHIOPIA (Posted 23rd July 2017) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, announced that the Ethiopian Government has established a new Aviation Holding Group with various diversified aviation strategic business units like: Ethiopian Airports Enterprises, Passenger Airline, Cargo Airline and Logistics Company, Ethiopian Aviation Academy, […]
Fly across Tanzania from as low a fare as TZS 79.000
Fastnews from Fastjet #fastnews Mbeya | Mwanza | Kilimanjaro | Dar es Salaam AFFORDABLE FLIGHTS Save when you book from Dar es Salaam to Harare. With fares from as low as Tsh 220,000 one way, you won’t want to miss out. Book now PLACES MAGAZINE | AUGUST Click on the pic and catch a sneak […]
Seychelles promotes the archipelago in Kenya
KENYA AN IMPORTANT SOURCE MARKET FOR SEYCHELLES AS STB PARTICIPATES IN SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOPS (Posted 22nd July 2017) Seychelles had the opportunity to boost the knowledge of Kenyan travel agents, enticing them to promote and sell the island destination among Kenya’s outbound tourism market, as the Seychelles Tourism Board joined the recent Spotlight workshops in Nairobi. […]
Jacaranda Hotel remains open and fully operational
KENYA’S HEALTH CABINET SECRETARY HARSHLY CRITICIZED FOR HOTEL CLOSURE ORDER WITHOUT FACTS (Posted 22nd July 2017) The bemused look of Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary C. Mailu was no doubt wiped off his face when he encountered a barrage of outrage from a wide section of the hospitality industry following his short of fact and shot […]
Kenya Airways turns to SABRE to optimize revenues
EVERY SHILLING COUNTS AS KENYA AIRWAYS SIGNS UP WITH SABRE FOR REVENUE OPTIMIZATION (Posted 22nd July 2017) Kenya Airways is looking to more fully exploit potential revenue streams when the airline introduced the latest SABRE software available on the market for their online group booking portal. This latest technology will give customers a better booking […]
Republic of Congo launches Sustainable Tourism Development
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FOR DEVELOPMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO (Posted 22nd July 2017) (Fifi Rurangwa seen here with – from left to right – Dr. Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary General, Sandra Idossou, Publisher of the ServiceMag and Carmen Nibigira of the East Africa Tourism Platform) Writes Fifi Rurangwa, Head of Africa Expansion […]
Amsterdam University and AviAssist Join Forces to Promote Aviation Safety in the African Region
AviAssist Foundation partners with Amsterdam University to Promote Aviation Safety in the African Region Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and AviAssist Join Forces for Aviation Safety in African Region Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 23rd of July 2017 The Aviation Academy of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) and the AviAssist Foundation have announced a partnership […]
Nairobi Now – your comprehensive visiting guide to the Kenyan capital
Nairobi Now gives you information about all you need to know ahead of your visit to the Kenyan capital city Dates: July 12-29, 2017 Venue: Alliance Française, Ground Floor Nairobi Now Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get in touch with us through twitter, […]
Akwaaba 2017 plans Youth Tourism Summit as South Africa battles Challenges
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 Gold hunters enriched a small Zimbabwe town with spending on Hospitality British Airways stars Mr. Bean, Chiwetel Ejiofor others for […]
Africa Travel Association – 41st Annual Congress – Kigali / Rwanda
There are less than 50 days left until the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. Make your travel arrangements and reserve your hotel room now. CCA is offering Hotel and Airline Deals to registered attendees. Hotel and Accommodation The 41st Annual World Tourism Conference will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel & […]
Second Dreamliner for Air Tanzania?
BUDGET 2017/18 SETS ASIDE DOWNPAYMENT FOR DREAMLINER NUMBER 2 (Posted 20th July 2017) (Artist impression courtesy of Boeing) News are coming out of Tanzania that the recently presented budget to the national parliament has apparently build in the down payment for a second Boeing B787 Dreamliner, which, if and when confirmed, would bring the order […]
Tomorrowland – here we come
BRUSSELS AIRLINES FLIES OVER 10.000 PASSENGERS TO BELGIUM’S ‘TOMORROWLAND‘ (Posted 20th July 2017) For the sixth year in a row is Brussels Airlines flying thousands of festival goers from around the globe to Tomorrowland. The 13th edition of the World’s Best Dance Festival is spread over two weekends. This year, Brussels Airlines brings 10.207 festival […]
Seychelles’ Tourism Minister on tour again across Mahe
VISITS CONTINUE BY SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM MINISTER TO HOTELS AND RESORTS (Posted 20th July 2017) The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr. Maurice Loustau-Lalanne, has visited another 8 tourism properties on Mahé, as part of his ongoing door-to-door visits to holiday accommodations in Seychelles. The eight establishments chosen were mostly Seychellois-owned small self-catering […]
Jumia Travel links new features to Facebook Messenger
NEW JUMIA FEATURES LINKED TO KEY SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNEL (Posted 19th July 2017) Facebook Messenger is now fully integrated in Jumia Travel’s system as a powerful channel for Customer Service. The integration of customer service for Messenger in Jumia Travel’s system marks a new dawn for its customer service experience, as it offers a live […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways Awarded “Favorite Airline In Africa” By Trazee Travel’s Millennial Readers South African Airlines- South African Airways (SAA) has been named “Favorite Airline in Africa” for the third consecutive year at the annual Trazee Awards. … Read more>> Could Tanzania face new investment treaty claims? African Law and […]
Reunion Island – A paradise for the romantic at heart
Reunion Island – A paradise for romantics but also for adventurers Reunion Island holds a certain charm that not only entices an adventurous spirit but also warms the need for romance. 19th of July 2017 Reunion Island – A paradise for the romantic at heart Reunion Island holds a certain charm that not only entices […]
Of Spots and Fangs
Travel Africa Magazine’a Shamwari News The stealth and beauty of the leopard “Only as high as I reach can I grow, only as far as I seek can I go, only as deep as I look can I see, only as much as I dream can I be."Karen Ravn Issue 79 is now out Subscriber […]
UNWTO News Special Edition International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
News updates from the UN World Tourism Organization In December 2015, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism, and UNWTO has been designated to lead its implementation. For this purpose, UNWTO developed a Programme that outlines the objectives, suggested activities and a fundraising strategy. This special edition of […]
Wakanow awards competition winners
WAKANOW HANDS PRIZES TO 15 COMPETITION WINNERS (Posted 19th July 2017) It was joy all the way for 15 lucky Wakanow customers yesterday after receiving their prizes in the Wakanow Bumper Reward Promo organized by the Nigeria’s Number 1 online travel booking portal. The special promotion, which ran from March to April this year, was […]
Carry Your Yellow Fever Certificates When Traveling Across The Region
A timely reminder from Coastal Aviation As crazy as it sounds, traveling across East Africa still requires us to carry a yellow fever inoculation certificate. So when you do travel across national borders, make sure you carry this important document with you to avoid being harassed, possibly extorted but for sure delayed and possibly given […]
Belgian National Day Celebrations
As Belgium celebrates her National Day, there is no better place to celebrate but at the Belgian owned Le Chateau / Brasserie Belge … Taking place this coming Friday, when I am of course travelling again. Meanwhile warm sentiments to all my Belgian family members and Belgian friends, here in Uganda, across East Africa and […]
Ian Duncan tests his Ford Capri for Safari Classic
The East African Safari Classic Rally News Updates Welcome to July’s Safari Classic Rally newsletter, with the latest news on Ian Duncan’s Capri testing for Safari Classic 2017. Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to the latest newsletter for the 2017 East African Safari Classic Rally. Feel free to email pictures of your Safari Classic preparations to […]
Leakey accused of fermenting trouble at the Kenya Wildlife Service
KENYA’S ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES CABINET SECRETARY PUTS LEASH ON LEAKEY (Posted 18th July 2017) Leakey’s term as chairman of KWS may be coming to a rough end if his growing number of critics have their way, as his meddlesome maneuvers were once again exposed in public last week. Once seen as a conservation icon […]
Wilson based air operators continue to fly to Lamu
JAMBOJET’S HALT OF LAMU FLIGHTS HAND BUSINESS TO WILSON BASED OPERATORS (Posted 19th July 2017) While Jambojet may have quietly pulled out of Lamu again – flights were halted this time without a single announcement in another major communications failure by the low cost carrier – ostensibly over concerns of the runway and apron condition, […]
FlyAfrica flight launch ‘delayed’ till later in the year
FLYAFRICA ZIMBABWE DELAYS LAUNCH AS SOCIAL MEDIA ABUZZ WITH REFUND CLAIMS (Posted 19th July 2017) Questions raised a few months ago, when first indications emerged that FlyAfrica was to be revived, are coming back to haunt the new owners of the airline which has gone out of business in late 2015. At the time it […]
First local airlines set up shop at new Isiolo airport
OPENING EXPECTED SOON AS FIRST AIRLINES RENT OFFICES AT ISIOLO’S NEW AIRPORT (Posted 19th July 2017) Former President Mwai Kibaki laid the foundation stone for the new Isiolo airport in February 2013 and his successor in office, President Uhuru Kenyatta, is expected to officially open the facility within the space of a few weeks now, […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE China is training Africa’s next generation of transport and aviation experts Quartz Africa China is moving beyond building Africa’s roads, railways and ports to investing in the continent’s transportation and aviation industries as a whole. China is moving beyond building… Read more>> Chinese firm to construct industrial park in Kenya Construction Review Online An […]
