UNWTO meets 60 tourism ministers at WTM 2016
COMMON OBJECTIVE: NATIONAL SECURITY (Posted 10th November 2016) Ministers of Tourism from nearly 60 countries and industry leaders gathered at the Ministers’ Summit organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and World Travel Market in London to discuss how to grow cooperation in safe, secure and seamless travel. The inclusion of tourism in crisis and […]
Zimbabwe CAA sets date for official opening of new Victoria Falls Airport
18TH NOVEMBER FOR GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW VIC FALLS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 10th November 2016) The newly upgraded, expanded and modernized Victoria Falls International Airport will be opened on the 18th of November by Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe it was learned yesterday. Three years of work saw the runway lengthened and new passenger terminals […]
Vigilance at JKIA pays off as contraband intercepted
AIRPORT SECURITY STAFF HAILED AS PANGOLIN SCALES INTERCEPTED AT JOMO KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (Posted 10th November 2016) 100 kilograms of Pangolin scales worth at least 60 million Kenya Shillings were intercepted yesterday in Nairobi. The consignment was in transit from reportedly Yaounde / Cameroon before being confiscated before as it was about to be loaded […]
Five years for Qatar Airways in Uganda
FIVE YEARS AND COUNTING AS QATAR AIRWAYS MEETS UGANDAN MEDIA ON ANNIVERSARY DAY (Posted 10th November 2016) Time flies goes the saying, especially in the aviation industry where flying is the order of the day. Qatar Airways, five years ago, commenced daily passenger flights from Doha to Entebbe, and on to Kigali, using Airbus A320 […]
Decision time is nearing at Ethiopian Airlines for fleet additions
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES CLOSE TO MAKING A DECISION ABOUT FLEET ADDITIONS (Posted 10th November 2016) Information from Addis Ababa suggests that Ethiopian Airlines may decide over the next few weeks about an order for a new jet aircraft type in the 100+ seat range. Favourite for the decision, going by past order patterns at Ethiopian Airlines, […]
Tourism Tattler November 2016
Enjoy the latest edition of the Tourism Tattler News, Views, and Reviews for the Travel Trade in, to and out of Africa. View this email in your browser NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11 – NOVEMBER 2016 November is Awards month as the travel and hospitality industry acknowledge peer excellence across a broad spectrum of service categories. This […]
New codeshared flights widen Air Seychelles’ reach
ISTANBUL BECOMES AIR SEYCHELLES’ LATEST CODE SHARE DESTINATION (Posted 10th November 2016) Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has established convenient one-stop air connections between Seychelles and Turkey following the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways. As part of the deal, Air Seychelles will offer multiple weekly flight options […]
Precision Air reacts to market changes
RENEWED COMPETITION ON TANZANIA’S DOMESTIC ROUTES SEES PRECISION AIR COURT PASSENGERS (Posted 10th November 2016) Precision Air, one of Tanzania’s leading commercial airlines and the only one quoted on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange, has launched a consumer promotion to award their passengers ahead of the upcoming the holiday season. There will be a […]
Kenya and Amadeus partner with UNWTO
AMADEUS AND KENYA’S TOURISM MINISTRY JOIN HANDS WITH UNWTO (Posted 10th November 2016) Amadeus, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Ministry of Tourism of Kenya have signed an agreement to provide youth and women of underprivileged communities with access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in travel and tourism. The pilot programme, to be launched […]
Last chance to register for AVIAssist aviation safety courses in late November
AVIATION SAFETY – A CRUCIAL AREA FOR AFRICA (Posted 10th November 2016) All four Livingstone Safety Events are designed with one goal in mind – keeping you current on the latest aviation safety issues for airlines, helicopter operators, civil aviation authorities, airports and air traffic control organisations. Attend one event or all four. The choice […]
Safarilink announces scheduled flights to Kitale
MT. ELGON NOW ACCESSIBLE BY SCHEDULED AIRSERVICES FROM WILSON AIRPORT (Posted 10th November 2016) Safarilink, one of Kenya’s leading safari airlines, has just announced the launch of flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the town of Kitale. Located at the foot of Mt. Elgon and close to the Cheragani Hills will this daily service further […]
Tourisme & Gastronomie’s latest updates
More news from Tourisme et Gastronomie Published in Morocco by Mr. Mustapha Trai OMT: Urbanisme et tourisme urbain doivent aller de pair Le cinquième Sommet de l’OMT sur le tourisme urbain qui s’est tenu à Louxor (Égypte) a rassemblé quelque 400 experts en provenance de 40 pays sur le thème « Les villes, viviers de […]
More News from CCA
Corporate Council on Africa Daily News Today’s breaking news on African business, trade and investment. A complementary service provided by CCA. TOURISM Kenya: Tourism Ministry Forms Synergy to Boost Sector’s Growth Footprint to Africa The Ministry of Tourism of Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) […]
Akwaaba 2016 in pictures
ATQ News brings you: Akwaaba African Travel Market 2016 in pictures Also take note of the 2017 dates just released for AKWAABA next year. Copyright © 2016 ATQ News.
IATA’s latest data from the world of aviation
IATA’S FINANCIAL MONITOR FOR OCTOBER NOW AVAILABLE (Posted 10th November 2016) Key points of the just released October data for the global aviation industry: The initial financial results from Q3 2016 point to another solid quarter for industry profitability and cash flow, although they add to earlier signs that the industry profitability cycle may have […]
How will Global Travel be affected by the outcome of the American elections
POWER SHIFT AT THE WHITE HOUSE: What does the future hold for the global cultural exchange industry? WYSE Travel Confederation. POWER SHIFT AT THE WHITE HOUSE: What does the future hold for the global cultural exchange industry? Twice in a matter of months, the ethos of our industry has been rattled by a political debacle. […]
CCA Daily Tourism News
Corporate Council on Africa Daily News Today’s breaking news on African business, trade and investment. A complementary service provided by CCA. TOURISM New Ghanaian Airline Plans Q1 Service To Baltimore-Washington, Removes Barrier To Hub Status AFK Insider New Ghanaian airline Goldstar Air plans to start flights to the U.S. Baltimore Washington International Airport in the […]
RwandAir secures ISAGO certification
RWANDAIR’S ISAGO CERTIFICATION CATAPULTS AIRLINE INTO THE AFRICAN BIG LEAGUE (Posted 08th November 2016) News just broke that RwandAir, Africa’s fastest growing airline with the youngest fleet on the continent, has been awarded certification by IATA of Safe Ground Operations, in short ISAGO. After completing a complex auditing process very similar to e-IOSA, the Enhanced […]
Ethiopian Airlines set to raise Cape Town flights to ten a week
MORE FREQUENCIES TO CAPETOWN PUT ETHIOPIAN INTO POLE POSITION (Posted 08th November 2016) Ethiopian Airlines earlier today confirmed that they will raise flight frequencies from Addis Ababa to Capetown from daily to ten a week, effective 01st of December this year. The airline’s Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Busera Awel said when making the announcement: ‘Serving […]
Best deals for frequent Fastjetters …
Fastjet – Enjoy our exclusive FlexiTrip deal! Book your flight deal today! How to book Plan your trip Destinations FAQs You’re in control with our new FlexiTrip package! FlexiTrip offers you 10 one-way flights to travel domestically within Tanzania for a guaranteed fixed price inclusive of all taxes. This means you can now take advantage: […]
Tanzania Investment Forum 2016 includes focus on Tourism
ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH FOREIGN INVESTMENTS (Posted 08th November 2016) The Tanzania Investment Forum 2016 (http://CountryFactor.com/tanzania/) will be held at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam on November 16th. The Forum is part of a series of worldwide events led by CountryFactor, a global investment consulting company. The event will gather a […]
Votre NewsLetter Tourisme & Gastronomie
Enjoy another edition of: Tourisme et Gastronomie COP22 : Les stars du football de la partie Une délégation menée, par la star internationale de football Abedi Pelé, a effectué le 7 novembre une visite au Pavillon Maroc, situé au sein du village COP22 de Bab Ighli. Cette délégation, qui tenait à appuyer la cause du […]
Things to do on Ol Pejeta this month
Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Escapes – November 2016 Welcome to our November edition of Ol Pejeta Escapes. Take advantage of all our amazing offers and come visit us at Ol Pejeta Conservancy. DISCOUNTED MEALS WHEN YOU STAY AT PELICAN HOUSE In November, spend 2 nights at Pelican House and you will get 20% off all […]
Rwanda’s global economic rankings remain top
EASY TO DO BUSINESS IN AFRICA – LOOK NO FURTHER THAN RWANDA (Posted 08th November 2016) The Rwanda Development Board hosted a press conference yesterday to commend all partner institutions for the consistent reforms and efforts as realized in the recently released World Bank Doing Business Report 2017, which ranked Rwanda as the 2nd easiest […]
Changing Times Require Changing Approaches
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Give the gift of Africa!
Travel Africa magazine – Give the gift of Africa! "Wherever you go, go with all your heart!" Confucius Jambo! Welcome to another issue of our e-newsletter, Shamwari, for readers of Travel Africa magazine, and for those looking for unusual Christmas presents! Next edition of the mag We’ll be looking at seasonal changes in some of […]
Airport World News: Stockholm Arlanda set to get US preclearance; Smiths Detection launches new security website for aviation industry; France honours TAV’s Sani Sener; and much more
Airport World News: Stockholm Arlanda set to get US preclearance; Smiths Detection launches new security website for aviation industry; France honours TAV’s Sani Sener; and much more Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Connect to us on LinkedIn November 8, 2016 Plans to introduce US preclearance at Stockholm Arlanda; trials at Amsterdam Schiphol […]
QATAR AIRWAYS Supports the APAA 2017 as the Official Airline
APAA 2017 Doha – Supported by Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport QATAR AIRWAYS Supports the APAA 2017 as the Official Airline QATAR AIRWAYS Supports the APAA 2017 as the Official Airline! The 12th ACI Asia-Pacific Regional Assembly, Conference and Exhibition hosted by Hamad International Airport will take place in Doha, Qatar, from April 10-12, […]
Seychelles makes waves at World Travel Market
MINISTER LEADS SEYCHELLES DELEGATION TO WTM (Posted 08th November 2016) The Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, Mr. Alain St Ange in the presence of the High Commissioner for the Republic of Seychelles based in London, Her Excellency Mrs. Marie Pierre Lloyd were present yesterday morning on the Seychelles stand in Excel, London […]
More European destinations by Brussels Airlines come next summer
BRUSSELS AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FIFTH NEW DESTINATION FOR 2017 (Posted 08th November 2016) After announcing a few weeks ago that Mumbai in India will join the Brussels Airlines long haul network from next year, has the airline also added more European destinations from early next year. Among them will be Comiso (Sicily / Italy), Rhode (Greece) […]
