News
19 April 2018
Rwanda showcases attractions at China tourism exhibition
Rwanda Development Board showcased the country’s travel and tourism attractions at this year’s China’s Outbound Travel and Tourism Market which closed yesterday.
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Air Tanzania plans regional flights to Kenya, rest of EAC
Tanzania's national carrier, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), is planning to start flying to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.
Read More18 April 2018
Tourism Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa
Cape Town, Wednesday 18 April 2018. Euromonitor International’s Senior Research Analyst Christy Tawii will speak on ‘Tourism Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa’ at the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2018, which opened today at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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WTM-Africa Kicks Off in Cape Town
Cape Town, Wednesday 18 April 2018. It is all systems go as WTM Africa 2018 kicks off today at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to deliver an exhibition dedicated to furthering the potential of tourism on the continent and elsewhere in the world.
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Application for Membership - Ubon Safari
Ubon Safari has applied to join Atta. Their membership will be approved if there are not any objections lodged within the statutory 10 day period. (See objection procedure below).
Read More17 April 2018
AviaDev- driving tourism development through increased air connectivity
AttaAccording to the UNWTO, over 50% of all international tourists arrive at their destination by air. In their 2036 forecast, IATA predicts that Africa will grow by 5.9% annually, making it the fastest growing region globally. By 2036, the continent will see an extra 274 million passengers a year for a total market of 400 million passengers
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Application for Membership - Ndutu Safari Lodge
Ndutu Safari Lodge has applied to join Atta. Their membership will be approved if there are not any objections lodged within the statutory 10 day period. (See objection procedure below).
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FCO Travel Advice: South Africa - 17 Apr 2018
17 April 2018: Latest update: Entry requirements section (Dual citizenship) – if you hold South African citizenship, you must enter and exit South Africa on your South African passport; it is an offence under South African law for a citizen aged 18 or over to enter or leave the country on a foreign passport
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Zimbabwe: Three Years Later, Zimbabwe Appoints Ambassador to the UK
ZIMBABWE has appointed a new ambassador to the United Kingdom, more than three years after the retirement of Harare’s former top diplomat in London, Gabriel Machinga.
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Ethiopia ends online blackout
Internet users in Ethiopia said on Monday the government appeared to have ended a three-month online blackout, raising hopes of a relaxation of restrictions after the arrival of a new prime minister who promised reforms.
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Application for Membership - Off 2 Africa
Off 2 Africa has applied to join Atta. Their membership will be approved if there are not any objections lodged within the statutory 10 day period. (See objection procedure below).
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Zimbabwe to double tourist arrivals to 5 million
Zimbabwe is looking to double tourist arrivals to five million by 2020, the head of the country’s tourism promotion agency has said.
Read More12 April 2018
New laws to better protect millions of Brits who book holidays online
UK families spend on average £22.10 per week on package travel abroad, which represents over a third (33%) of household spending on recreation and culture. With the advent of online booking, the way we buy holidays has changed significantly in recent years, with 83% of Brits booking a holiday online in 2017, compared to 76% in 2016.
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The travel industry in South Africa is on the road to diversity, says Grant Thornton
The South African business arena continues to make strides towards achieving diversity, led, among others, by the travel industry. A new report from global professional services firm Grant Thornton has revealed that nearly half of the enterprises active in the sector are black-owned.
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Zanzibar President advocates development of African air transport
Looking to attract more travelers from within the Africa and other continents, Zanzibar President had advocated for quick development of the African skies for African airlines.
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Application for Membership - WOLF
WOLF has applied to join Atta. Their membership will be approved if there are not any objections lodged within the statutory 10 day period. (See objection procedure below).
Read More11 April 2018
Zambia turns to tourism as economic stimulus
The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) is hosting more than 60 international buyers and media this week ahead of the Zambia Travel Expo (ZATEX) from April 12 to 14 in Lusaka.
Read More10 April 2018
Air France increases Nairobi service in NW18
Air France at the launch of Northern winter 2018/19 season plans to increase service to Kenya, which sees the addition of 4th weekly flight, on board Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Winter schedule begins on 28OCT18.
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Application for Membership - Safari-Insider
Safari-Insider has applied to join Atta. Their membership will be approved if there are not any objections lodged within the statutory 10 day period. (See objection procedure below).
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