Brussels Airlines records highest loadfactors ever in July
BRUSSELS AIRLINES’ JULY LOADFACTOR RISES TO 85.3 PERCENT (Posted 10th August 2017) An 11.3 percent rise in passenger numbers saw Brussels Airlines close the month of July with a whopping 85.3 percent passenger load factors, the best such result ever for the airline. In total 876.717 passengers were welcomed on board of some 7,279 flights […]
FAA extends South Sudan airspace warnings for another year
SOUTH SUDAN CONFLICT ZONE NOTAM REMAINS ACTIVE FOR ANOTHER YEAR (Posted 10th August 2017) The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has now extended the Conflict Zone NOTAM on airspace over South Sudan by another year. Pilots are urged to exercise caution when flying over the territory and airspace of South Sudan at altitudes below FL260 due […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Madagascar airports undergo major revamp Construction Review Online Madagascar airports are all set for improvement and expansion with the help of the Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF). The $245m project is expected to create opportunities… Read more>> Hilton Worldwide plans to expand in Egypt: official Reuters CAIRO (Reuters) – Hilton Worldwide (HLT.N) plans to […]
The Business of Conservation & Sustainability on the agenda of #ATA41
#ATA41 – The Business of Conservation & Sustainability What are the opportunities in conservation investment? How are principles of sustainable investment being applied across capital markets? CCA’s 41st Annual World Tourism Conference ] The Business of Conservation & Sustainability As demand for new and sustainable tourism investment continues to rise, it is clear that a […]
More inexplicable U-turns by Kenya Railways
MADARAKA EXPRESS – FIRST OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN (Posted 09th August 2017) Kenya Railways has done it again and questions are getting louder and more urgent when finally a change of senior management will be affected to stamp out their constant bad decisions which often in the space of hours have to be reversed […]
More news from ‘Further down South’ by Gill Staden
THUMBS UP TO GILL FOR HER REGULAR NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA, ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND (Posted 09th August 2017) https://thelivingstoneweekly.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/tlbw9aug17-compressed.pdf Inside More on the logging issue Trouble at Kasanka Conservation farming for Simalaha Lion stops tea at Nsefu Elephants at Nanzhila Zambia Carnivore Programme highlights two wild dogs 50 years since the death of Sir Stewart […]
What’s New for Tourists in Africa?
Afro Tourism’s latest news Latest Information and Updates from Afro Tourism S.E.E Africa! Let us take you on a journey around Africa and show you the Africa the mainstream media would never show you; the true Africa that is untainted by bias, discrimination or racism. Contrary to popular opinion, Africa isn’t a dark continent. Africa […]
Brussels Airlines supports Entebbe charity golf tournament
BRUSSELS AIRLINES’ SPONSORSHIP HELPS CHILDREN WITH HEART PROBLEMS (Posted 09th August 2017) Brussels Airlines Uganda showed they had their heart in the right place when they assumed the main sponsorship of a golf tournament in Entebbe last weekend, with the proceeds going towards supporting children with heart defects. 114 golfers had signed up […]
Rwanda breaks ground for new airport development
BUGESERA AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION GOES UNDERWAY (Posted 09th August 2017) President Paul Kagame, recently re-elected with a whopping 98 percent affirmative vote to another term of office, is expected to be Guest of Honour in the ground breaking ceremony set for later today at the site of the new Bugesera International Airport. Portuguese constructions company Mota […]
La Digue Island Lodge beach house renovations now complete
LA DIGUE ISLAND LODGE PRESENTS THEIR ‘NEW‘ BEACH HOUSE (Posted 09th August 2017) La Digue Island Lodge has completed an extensive renovation of its famous “Beach House” accommodation located right on the beach front of the property. The works were carried out over a two-month period and consisted of a complete overhaul of all the […]
Qatar Airways remains upbeat as yet more destinations added
AIRSPACE DENIAL NOTWITHSTANDING IS QATAR AIRWAYS LOOKING INTO THE FUTURE (Posted 09th August 2017) Despite ongoing airspace denial by neighbouring countries, a fact very sadly applauded by their own jealous airlines, has Qatar Airways not stood still but even moved up the launch of new destinations. Yesterday were flights to Sarajevo announced, effective 31st of […]
Accra or bust …
Travel Africa Magazine’s latest editions When a seat is not a seat, and the delights of the best little restaurant in Abidjan Jambo ATC Readers! For readers, travelers and adventurers alike, we hope our stories give you inspiration and the information you need to explore your next destination! Accra or bust With Travel Africa in […]
Fastjet ‘temporarily’ suspends Dar es Salaam – Johannesburg flights
TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT – THAT IS THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION (Posted 08th August 2017) Dar es Salaam to Entebbe – Gone Dar es Salaam to Nairobi – Gone Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg – Temporarily suspended Vanessa Perumal must have felt mocked after getting her response to the initial question by Twitter when she asked […]
AVI AFRIQUE 2017: You’re invited
Dear ATC Readers, You are cordially invited to join us for the 6th annual AVI AFRIQUE Africa Aviation Innovation Summit, proudly hosted by Air Traffic and Navigation Services SOC Limited (ATNS). This year’s Summit will explore the theme: Join us as we explore the options available that can enhance aviation sustainability including participation of SMMEs, […]
ATTA – African Travel and Tourism Association News Updates
Dear ATC Readers, Please find below this week’s summary of the Atta members news featuring news from across the African continent and beyond. Meanwhile, consider joining this premier association where everything is about Africa … Atta Members Weekly News Summary 08th of August 2017 UK Media Takes a London Version of Zambia’s Legendary Walking […]
Seychelles arrivals up by 21 percent so far as Germany remains top source market
SEYCHELLES MAKES MAJOR GAINS IN TOURIST ARRIVALS AGAIN (Posted 08th August 2017) Arrivals to the Seychelles were by July ahead of last year by a staggering 21 percent once again as numbers rose to 198.898 visitors, giving rise to hope for another record breaking year.Tourists from Germany topped the list, followed closely by France with […]
Brussels Airlines announces more flights to Mumbai
MUMBAI FLIGHTS SET TO INCREASE TO SIX A WEEK AS BRUSSELS AIRLINES INCREASES MARKET SHARE (Posted 08th August 2017) From the 29th of October will Brussels Airlines add a sixth weekly flight to their Mumbai route, leaving Brussels on a Saturday, only half a year after initially launching the service in March. High loadfactors for […]
Kenya Airways shareholders vote overwhelmingly for restructuring package
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING ACCEPTS KENYA AIRWAYS RESTRUCTURING PROPOSALS (Posted 08th August 2017) Kenya Airways yesterday held an extraordinary general meetings of the company’s shareholders with but one major item on the agenda, the financial restructuring which will see a conversion from debt to equity. This now allows, among others, the Kenyan government to convert their […]
Meet The Top 100 Female Travel and Tourism leaders, Pioneers and Innovators in Africa
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 […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Uganda Agrees Deal with General Electric for First Refinery Construction Footprint to Africa General Electric – Uganda has confirmed that an agreement is in place with General Electric for the construction of the country’s first oil refinery…. Read more>> Uganda, Tanzania commence work on construction of $3.5bn oil pipeline Africanews […]
Rahul Sood’s seven year journey with Sun Africa Hotels
MOVING UP AND MOVING ON AS RAHUL SOOD RELOCATES TO DUBAI (Posted 07th August 2017) In today’s business environment companies come and go, are formed and then fold, but the opposite was the case with Sun Africa Hotels. The company was incorporated in 2010 at which time Rahul Sood joined SAH, a hotel group he […]
Alain St. Ange’s Tourism Report – Edition 9
Saint Ange Tourism Report 6th August 2017 By Alain St.Ange of SAINT ANGE CONSULTANCY Welcome to Edition #9 of 2017. I begin this Edition with a well known quote from the great philosopher, Socrates:- When the debate is lost, slander becomes the tool of the loser. Following the discussion last week on the economic status […]
MY VISIT TO THE PITS OF WALUMBE, DEATH AT FIRST SIGHT – TUSNUG
Another such blog post which draws attention to the many added attractions in Uganda yet little is known about it – a reason why many tourists simply pass by and miss such parts of our history … Again, I hope the Re-Blog will help to put this right …
Abseil into mind-blowing vertical space along the tallest Sipi falls in UGANDA
Good story about the adventures Uganda offers her visitors and yet too little is known about such among the tourism fraternity at large … perhaps a Re-Blog will help to put that right and give such activities greater exposure …
Victoria Falls – on the horizon of Air Tanzania?
ZIMBABWEAN SOURCES SUGGEST VIC FALLS COULD BE A FUTURE AIR TANZANIA DESTINATION (Posted 05th August 2017) Reports are emerging from usually well informed sources in Zimbabwe that Victoria Falls may be on the horizon of Air Tanzania for 2018, when additional short and medium haul aircraft have been delivered to the Tanzanian government for use […]
Kenya Wildlife Service a step closer to launching the ‘Laikipia National Park’
LAIKIPIA – A KEY AREA FOR WILDLIFE BASED TOURISM (Posted 05th August 2017) The Kenya Wildlife Service has come a step closer to launching a new park in the heartland of Kenya, often referred to as the former ‘White Highlands’ after a court in Nairobi passed judgement on a 17.000 acres piece of wilderness land […]
AFRO Tourism names new CEO
MEET THE NEW CEO OF AFRO TOURISM (Posted 05th August 2017) Afro Tourism© West Africa Ltd, a travel media company based in Lagos, Nigeria which specializes in providing dynamic travel resources on Africa and its surrounding islands just announced the appointment of Mr. Anthony Ukachukwu as the company’s new CEO. A seasoned travel, hospitality and […]
#ATA41 – Business Models Transforming the Tourism Industry
Corporate Council on Africa – Focus on Tourism How are new business models shaping the future of tourism on the continent? CCA’s 41st Annual World Tourism Conference Business Models Transforming the Tourism Industry How are companies and entrepreneurs using new business models to transform the tourism industry on the continent? ATA will convene an expert […]
Nairobi Now News Updates
Nairobi Now – All you need to know ahead of your next visit to the Kenyan capital Date: August 4, 2017 Venue: Choices Basement – Baricho Road Time: from 8 pm Tickets: KES 500 Advance Nairobi Now Dear ATC Readers, Welcome to this week’s Nairobi Now newsletter! You can always access Nairobi Now and get […]
Le Duc de Praslin invests in smart AND green technologies, again!
USE OF STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGIES IS NOW PART OF THE ‘LE DUC DE PRASLIN‘ (Posted 04th August 2017) Le Duc de Praslin Hotel & Villas has more recently again invested significantly in some of the latest ‘smart’ technologies to improve on its service delivery. The famous homegrown establishment located at Cote D’Or on […]
