St. Ange’s latest news – Edition 3
Saint Ange Tourism Report 2nd July 2017 By Alain St.Ange of SAINT ANGE CONSULTANCY Welcome to Edition #3 of 2017. Many thanks for all the feedback and good wishes. To the tourism trade and your staff members in Seychelles, I can only reinforce that we are and will remain together as partners in tourism. To […]
More ‘Spotlight’ workshops on the way for East Africa as Derek Houston targets Nairobi and Addis
NAIROBI AND ADDIS UNDER THE ‘SPOTLIGHT‘ (Posted 02nd July 2017) Derek Houston is once again returning to Nairobi for his Spotlight Travel Workshop which will take place next week from the 05th to the 07th of July. Next on Derek’s horizon will then be his sessions in Addis Ababa on 24th and 25th of July […]
Ngamba Island – The Struggle Continues
Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust News Updates FENCE WORKS UPDATE It’s busy at Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary with the ongoing electric fence refurbishment. Brick laying on the fence line Everyone is working hard to ensure the work is finished as soon as possible. Fence extension in the shore waters. Completed deck on the fence […]
Kenya’s tourism industry buoyed by TANAPA decision to raise concession fees overnight
TANZANIA’S TANAPA DELIVERS MAJOR MARKETING BOOST FOR KENYA, UGANDA, ZIMBABWE, ZAMBIA AND OTHERS (Posted 01st of July 2017) Tanzania’s lodge and tented camp operators inside the TANAPA administered national parks yesterday received the shock of their lives when the organization slapped them with a new set of unilaterally set concession fees and royalties after only […]
A weekend of inaugural flights in East and South Africa
PRECISION AIR, SAFARILINK, EMIRATES AND AIRLINK ALL ON THE SCORE BOARD (Posted 02nd July 2017) There was cause for celebration this weekend in Entebbe / Uganda, on Zanzibar, in Nairobi and last but not least in Victoria Falls, all receiving inaugural flights and counting their blessings for the additional inflow of passengers and improved connectivity. […]
RwandAir: Brussels joins their growing Network
Rwandair counting down to Brussels launch rwandair.com Flight Schedule DAY FLIGHT FROM TO DEP. ARR. AIRCRAFT TUESDAY WB700 KGL BRU 10:05 18:35 A330 BRU LGW 19:45 20:00 LGW KGL 21:30 07:30 THURSDAY WB700 KGL BRU 10:15 18:45 A330 BRU LGW 20:00 20:15 LGW KGL 21:45 07:45 FRIDAY WB700 KGL BRU 10:30 19:00 A330 BRU LGW […]
Seychelles’ tourism public sector engages in another round of consulations
SEYCHELLES’ PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP GETS BOOST THROUGH ADDED CONSULTATIONS (Posted 01st July 2017) Government officials met with stakeholders from the private sector in the third Multi Sectoral meeting for 2017 to discuss and propose solutions to challenges affecting the tourism industry. The meeting held on Friday 23rd June at the Ex-National Assembly Hall, National house, […]
Serena first out of the starting blocks to offer combined Madaraka Express / Safari packages
SERENA HOTELS BEAT THE PACK BY BEING FIRST TO COMBINE NEW RAIL TRIP WITH TSAVO WEST SAFARI (Posted 01st July 2017) Serena Hotels are hard to beat when it comes to marketing new opportunities. As predicted last night in a related article https://atcnews.org/2017/06/30/more-train-services-from-july-onwards-to-link-nairobi-and-mombasa/ was it only a matter of time before one of the big […]
Read about Savute, Etosha, Kafue and Mapungubwe in the latest Travel Africa Magazine
Travel Africa Extra Magazine Welcome to the June 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. Please feel free to share this mini-mag with family, friends and colleagues who’d enjoy reading more […]
Save the dates for WTM Africa 2018
Reed Exhibitions announces WTM Africa dates for 2018 18 – 20 April 2018, Cape Town, South Africa About the show Why Exhibit Visit Event Programme Mark this on your calendar Join us in Cape Town for WTM Africa 2018, the leading global event for the African Travel Industry where Africa meets. If you are thinking […]
New lakeside resort launched near Mwanza
TANZANIA’S LAKE ZONE TOURISM PROMOTION GETS BOOST WITH LAUNCH OF NEW RESORT (Posted 01st July 2017) The Wag Hill Lodge & Spa was formally launched yesterday at the shores of Lake Victoria, about half an hour’s drive outside the lakeside city of Mwanza. The Chief Guest on the occasion was the Chairman of the Tanzania […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines to add ten A350-900 aircraft to fleet JO Ethiopian – Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline group in Africa, has placed an order for ten additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, enabling further development to its fast …. Read more>> TOURISM Uganda: New Floating Restaurant Boosts Entebbe Tourism Potential The Monitor […]
Wakanow boss on flying visit to Uganda
WAKANOW’S GROUP DEPUTY MD DISCOVERS THE LAKE VICTORIA SERENA GOLF RESORT & SPA (Posted 30th June 2017) Ralph Tamuno, Co-Founder and Deputy Group Managing Director of Wakanow, Africa’s leading online travel agency, is currently on a visit to East Africa and included the Pearl of Africa, aka Uganda, in his busy traveling schedule. Uganda is […]
Fastjet acquires brand rights from Stelios Haji-Ioannou
FASTJET BUYS OUT BRAND RIGHTS FROM STELIOS (Posted 30th June 2017) Fastjet is today providing an update on trading for the period from 01st of January 2017 to date, ahead of its Annual General Meeting to be held later today. The Company has made progress in implementing stabilisation efforts, including inter alia, a re-fleeting process, […]
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new cargo terminal
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES’ NEW CARGO TERMINAL, THE LARGEST IN AFRICA, NOW OFFICIALLY OPENED (Posted 30th June 2017) Ethiopian Airlines yesterday inaugurated its state of the art Cargo Terminal-II.The inauguration event has been graced by The Rt. Hon. Mr. Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the FDRE, Mr. Ahmed Shide, Minister of Transport and Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam Group […]
Reunion provides the stage for the Second Whale Congress
REUNION PREPARES FOR SECOND WHALE CONGRESS (Posted 30th June 2017) From the 03rd to the 07th of July will the French region of La Réunion host the second edition of the World Congress on the Whale at Bosse. This congress, co-organized by the Réunion Region and the Cétamada association, is the only event in the […]
Tourism industry reacts sharply to threats of KTB budget cuts
MINISTER’S BROADSIDE AGAINST INDUSTRY PROMPTS SHARPISH REACTIONS (Posted 30th June 2017) The perceived threats against the Kenya Tourism Board and the industry as a whole to cut the tourism budget should visitor numbers not rise rapidly, has been met with in part incredulity, in past perplexion and in part outright anger, given the circumstances of […]
More train services from July onwards to link Nairobi and Mombasa
MADARAKA EXPRESS SERVICES SET TO BE RAISED TO THREE A DAY FROM JULY (Posted 30th June 2017) Information from Nairobi suggests that come July will Kenya Railways increase the number of daily train services between the cities of Nairobi and Mombasa from the current one to three in each direction. This will for the first […]
Kenya Wildlife Service launches new jetty as gateway to Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park
NEW KWS JETTY EXPECTED TO BOOST TOURISM ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVE MARINE SAFETY AND SECURITY (Posted 30th June 2017) Tourism and conservation activities at Kenya’s south coast were yesterday boosted by the launch of the KShs 80 million Shimoni tourist jetty and patrol boat at Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park in Kwale County. The event was […]
Brussels Airport News for Brussels Airlines passengers (and others too of course)
Brussels Airport News Updates Look out especially for the news about Family Lanes being opened ahead of the massive summer travel onslaught, what a robot is doing at Brussels Airport, how you can discover the European Capital and what surprises the airport has for travelers this summer. Newsletter Brussels Airport Newsletter June 2017 New – […]
Nairobi Now’s latest tells you all you need to know when visiting Nairobi
Nairobi Now’s latest updates of whats up and where it happens An exhibition of paintings and photography by a collection on Kenya’s top artists Launch of Artists Against Extinction Exhibition Date & Time: Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 6.30 pm Venue: The Polka Dot Art Gallery Location: The Souk, Dagoretti Rd, Karen … Nairobi Now […]
As AWA starts Abuja Flight, Ghana invites Nigerian Airlines to fly domestic
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. South Africa’s Capital Hotel Group to add 2 hotels every year as they expand into Africa Aviation generates $72b annually as Lomé […]
Kafunta Safaris Newsletter June 2017
News Updates from Zambia’s Kafunta Safaris Like Tweet Forward Newsletter June 2017 Dear ATC Readers, With our May newsletter coming out late, you are spoiled with a second newsletter this month but I made a point of sending this one on time!! The buzz this past month has still very much been around Three Rivers […]
Qatar Airways keeps going strong in the face of illegal airspace denial
RECORD EID UL FITR TRAFFIC AT HAMAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 29th June 2017) Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport reported an exceptionally high volume of traffic during the busy Eid-Al Fitr holiday period despite the current regional travel restrictions imposed by its neighbouring countries. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Mr. Akbar Al Baker commented on […]
Air Seychelles keen to restore direct flights to China
AIR SEYCHELLES RESPONDS TO TOURISM TRADE REQUESTS TO LAUNCH A SERIES OF CHARTERS FROM CHINA (Posted 29th June 2017) Air Seychelles yesterday announced it will operate non-stop charter flights from Chengdu, located in southwestern China, to Seychelles. The airline will offer flights from the city of more than 14 million people every Wednesday from 19 […]
Care to win an attendance at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum?
… AND THE WINNER IS … or rather will be … (Posted 29th June 2017) APO Group (www.APO-opa.com) is delighted to announce the launch of its prize draw to win an invitation at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) (www.Africa-Conference.com). The prize draw reflects the company’s DNA and commitment to supporting journalism in Africa by […]
ATTA honours African writers
AVIS ATTA INAUGURAL MEDIA AWARDS A SUCCESS (Posted 29th June 2017) Last night saw the inaugural Avis Atta Media Awards 2017 take place in London to recognise excellence in African travel journalism. Eleven journalists were honoured by the African Travel and Tourism Association (Atta), the organisation that promotes tourism to Africa, for their 2016 / […]
Verde Zanzibar to become East Africa’s greenest hotel
GOING GREEN IS THE WAY TO GO AS VERDE ZANZIBAR NEARS COMPLETION (Posted 29th June 2017) Samantha Annandale, the CEO of Africa’s greenest hotel, has confirmed that their resort project on the Spice Island of Zanzibar, is expected to open before the end of the year. Recently speaking at the STTA’s 3rd Green Tourism Summit […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Africa’s Travel Indaba partners with We Are Africa to grow tourism IOL Africa’s Travel Indaba and We Are Africa have cemented an exciting partnership whereby for two weeks every May, the two trade shows will bring the world to South Africa to experience a stellar array of travel products and services… Read more>> PwC […]
Take A Break in the Kingdom of Swaziland
Swaziland Tourism News Updates Year End Break in the Kingdom of Swaziland Out of all four seasons, none makes you look forward to planning your next summer holiday like winter. Why not look to the beautiful Kingdom of Swaziland for your well-deserved year-end break? Venture into a land with a vibrant culture and ever so […]
