News
17 October 2018
Tourism for Tomorrow 2019 - apply before 14th November
This year we celebrate 15 years of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) stewardship of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards! WTTC’s Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are the world’s top accolade in sustainable tourism; they recognise the highest ethical standards in the sector and are respected by industry leaders, governments, and international media alike.
Read More16 October 2018
Tanzania’s Government Woos International Investors with Swahili International Tourism Expo
Tanzania hopes to woo international investors as the country concludes the 4th edition of its Swahili International Tourism Expo (S!TE 2018) the East African nation’s leading International indoor expo. The Expo was held this past weekend at Julius Nyerere International Conference Center in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The affair gave international buyers and travel agents an opportunity to visit three East African tourism fairs during one business trip, and to enjoy farm trips in between the fairs.
Read More16 October 2018
Application for Membership - The Infinite Horizon
The Infinite Horizon 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 More16 October 2018
Tanzania: Z' Bar to Host Tourism Promotion Show
ZANZIBAR is to host the first ever Tourism show themed 'Responsible tourism for a better and greener tomorrow' this week to promote tourism, the largest economic sector in the Isles. The Isles Minister of Information, Tourism and Heritage, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo said President Ali Mohamed Shein is expected to grace the opening ceremony of the show expected to attract more than 130 exhibitors and visitors from more than 20 countries.
Read More15 October 2018
Zambian Government committed to establishing a natural history museum
Last Wednesday Minister of Tourism and Arts, Charles Banda held bilateral talks with the UK’s Natural History Museum Director, Sir Michael Dixon and discussed collaboration between the Zambia Government and the Museum on establishing a Natural History Museum in Zambia. During the meeting, the Minister said the Zambian Government is committed to establish a natural history museum that will research and document the country’s biodiversity.
Read More15 October 2018
Application for Membership - Africa Incoming
Africa Incoming 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 More12 October 2018
Seychelles via Addis Ababa to become a daily connection in December 2018
From the 14th of December, Ethiopian Airlines raise their flight frequencies from six per week to a daily service. The service is operated by a Boeing B737-800 aircraft and the additional flight will cover the Friday gap which presently exists.
Read More11 October 2018
Over 100 Travel & Tourism companies join forces to combat illegal wildlife trade
The UK Government are hosting an Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference on 11 and 12 October 2018. The conference will bring together global leaders to help eradicate illegal wildlife trade and better protect the world’s most iconic species from the threat of extinction. Read below about three case studies from travel and tourism companies who have put initiatives into place to combat illegal wildlife trade after signing the Buenos Aires Declaration on Travel and Tourism and Illegal Wildlife Trade (April 2018).
Read More10 October 2018
#UNWTO says international tourism maintains strong growth
All world regions enjoyed robust growth in tourist arrivals in January-June 2018. The increase was fuelled by strong demand from major source markets, supported by an upswing in the global economy. It comes after record year-round growth of 7% in 2017.
Read More10 October 2018
UK aid to crack down on criminal gangs driving the illegal wildlife trade
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt has today (10 October) announced a new joint initiative with the Foreign Office, to target wildlife traffickers and criminal gangs, tackling the global scourge of the illegal wildlife trade. The UK aid project will launch investigations, seize assets and train law enforcement in East and Southern African countries and will be the largest known project of its kind to crack down on financial crimes associated with the illegal wildlife trade in the world.
Read More10 October 2018
Application for Membership - Ntanda Ventures
Ntanda Ventures 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 More09 October 2018
Najib Balala explains Kenya tourism's upward growth trajectory
Despite past challenges including political tensions during and after Kenya’s general elections in 2017, Kenya’s hospitality industry continues to record tremendous growth. Najib Balala, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism & Wildlife talks to CNBC Africa’s Eugene Anangwe on Kenya’s growth trajectory in tourism.
Read More09 October 2018
Turkish Airlines S19 Africa service expansion
Turkish Airlines in summer 2019 season is expanding its service to Africa, including a new destination in Sudan from April 2019. For Central Africa market, the Star Alliance member will adjust operational routing, including a dedicated nonstop terminator service to Cameroon.
Read More08 October 2018
New Cape Town bus routes to connect key tourist areas
As from Saturday 27 October 2018, there will be changes to some routes for MyCiti, including new route numbers. New bus stops will be introduced where routes have been extended to meet the passenger demand, and some underutilised stops will no longer be served. Many routes will also be replaced with new direct routes to popular destinations.
Read More08 October 2018
Kenya Tourism Board partners with Google
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has partnered with Google to market Kenya digitally. The partnership will see KTB launch Google Street View on October 15, enabling visitors to explore Kenya’s tourism sites.
Read More05 October 2018
MKTE - That's a Wrap
The Atta stand has been brimming with visitors this week and the consensus from members exhibiting with us is that they have had a successful MKTE, which is very encouraging. Atta’s networking evening on Thursday was kindly sponsored by JW Seagon and the Wellworth Group. We had a brilliant turn out with lots of positive energy and happy people!
Read More04 October 2018
Why the Baobab is so important to Africa
A recent study said climate change might be blamed for the deaths of some of Africa’s oldest and biggest baobabs. In Senegal, local researchers estimate the nation has lost half its baobabs in the past 50 years to drought and development.
Read More03 October 2018
MKTE Day One
Mr Najib Balala, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism was at the KICC on Wednesday 3rd October to officially open MKTE 2018. Various other high profile individuals attended, including Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General for UNWTO. It’s been a busy day of meetings, seminars, LOTS of cups of coffee and plenty of happy and familiar faces. We hope that our exhibiting members have had a productive day and look forward to seeing you all over the next couple of days in Nairobi.
Read More02 October 2018
Atta Financial Update: 02.10.2018
Satoshi Specials While bitcoin has lost two-thirds of its value since its December zenith, fervour for the tempestuous little digital nuggets remains strong; at least according to volumes traded on Singapore-based exchange BitForex, which regularly sees daily transaction volumes above US$5 billion. Five-billon! That’s a figure approaching the average turnover of all trades on the London Stock Exchange.
Read More02 October 2018
Application for Membership - Timeless Africa Safaris
Timeless Africa Safaris 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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