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atcnews.org/iatas-2026-globa… #Aviation @IATA

IATA’s 2026 Global Passenger Survey: Travelers Embrace Biometrics and AI but Entry Requirements...

  (Posted 27th October 2026)     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2026 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting three major trends in passenger...

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atcnews.org/the-africa-touri… #Africa #AfricaTourismAwards2026 #Hospitality #Tourism #Travel #Aviation @Awhana @africatourisma

The Africa Tourism Awards - taking a look back at 2025 - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   Before we gather again to celebrate excellence in African tourism, let’s look back at the moments that made 2025 unforgettable.   From the inspiring people and remark...

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Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange honoured by 'Hospitality Awards Africa' in Lagos - ATC News by Prof. Dr....

  (Posted 28th October 2026)   The October 24th Hospitality Awards Africa ceremony in Lagos Nigeria saw Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles, a the highly and globally respected tourism...

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Do Africa’s wildlife recoveries expose gaps in biodiversity indicators? - ATC News by Prof. Dr....

  (Posted 28th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Mkhululi Chimoio, Nature Africa (U.K), October 27, 2026 Some of Africa’s best-monitored mammal populations are stable or recovering,...

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atcnews.org/atlantic-airways… #Aviation #Aircraft #A320Neo @Airbus @FLIRBX

Atlantic Airways orders two additional Airbus A320neo aircraft - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H....

  (Posted 28th October 2026)   Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Faroe Islands,  has signed a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of two A320neo aircraft. The order supports the...

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atcnews.org/travelcomments-c… #Africa #SouthAfrica #Durban #KZN @travelcomments

TravelComments.com - Durban Beaches Update: Which beaches are open for swimming? - ATC News by...

  (Posted 28th October 2026)     According to eThekwini Municipality‘s beach status update dated 22 October 2026, 22 of Durban’s 23 monitored beaches remain open for swimming. Reunion Beach is the...

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Dr Chris Crist of ATL joins AI in Airports - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 28th October 2026)   When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank     Speaker announcement Dr Chris Crist Senior Deputy General Manager & Chief Information Officer Hartsfield-...

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atcnews.org/boeing-and-cranf… #Africa #WestAfrica #Aviation @Boeing

Boeing and Cranfield University Partner with Civil Aviation Authorities across West Africa - ATC...

  (Posted 28th October 2026)   A regulatory excellence workshop in Cabo Verde this week focuses on collaboration, safety knowledge-sharing and future readiness.     Boeing, Cranfield University, the...

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atcnews.org/sita-strengthens… #Aviation @SITAonline

SITA strengthens its position in airline operations with agreement to acquire Flightscape - ATC...

  (Posted 28th October 2026)   The move will accelerate SITA’s shift from connecting aviation’s systems to providing better operational decisions, helping airlines, their partners anticipate disrup...

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Payments Cost Airlines $24.5bn in 2025 - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 28th October 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new data demonstrating the rising cost burden of payment processing. Airlines globally incurred $24.5...

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atcnews.org/save-the-date-ic… #Aviation @icao

Save the Date: ICAO Aviation Climate Week & Global Sustainable Aviation Market Place 2027 - ATC...

  (Posted 28th October 2026)   We are pleased to invite you to ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2027, and the ICAO Global Sustainable Aviation Marketplace (GSAM) 2027, taking place consecutively from 31...

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atcnews.org/save-the-date-th… #Africa #Aviation @AfricanAirlines @KahongeMaureen

Save the Date | The 2nd African MRO Conference and Aviation Finance Forum | 04–07 April 2027 |...

  (Posted 28th October 2026)     Following the success of this year’s inaugural African MRO Conference, the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and four leading African MRO service providers—EGYPT...

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atcnews.org/kata-and-tugata-… #Africa #EastAfrica #EAC #Kenya #KATA #Uganda #TUGATA

KATA and TUGATA strengthen mutual ties - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 28th October 2026)       The Uganda Association of Travel Agents (TUGATA) and the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA) signed an MoU on implementing the Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism...

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atcnews.org/karibu-kilifair-… #Tourism #Africa #TourismTradeFair #Tanzania #Arusha

Karibu Kilifair dates for 2027 confirmed - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 27th October 2026)     KARIBU-KILIFAIR, the biggest Tourism fair in East Africa will be held from May 27th to 30th, 2027 at Magereza Grounds, Arusha – opposite Arusha airport. The venue...

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atcnews.org/madagascar-aims-… #Africa #Tourism #Madagascar #Canada

Madagascar aims for more Canadian tourists - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 27th October 2026)     La CanCham – Chambre de Commerce et de Coopération Canada–Madagascar sera présente au Salon International Tourisme Voyages (SITV) 2026, du 30 octobre au 1er novembre...

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atcnews.org/aerotrail-africa… #Africa #Aviation @alakesaw @AeroTrail_Ltd

AeroTrail Africa | Update 42, 2026 - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 27th October 2026)     Our weekly AFRICA aviation trails are live! This week brought notable developments across route connectivity, fleet upgrades, strategic partnerships, airport infras...

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atcnews.org/discover-edition… #Africa #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #Hospitality @MarriottIntl

Discover EDITION’s Landmark Debut in Cape Town - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 27th October 2026)   Set on the V&A Waterfront, The Cape Town EDITION introduces the brand’s contemporary design, intuitive service, destination dining and a vibrant day-to-night social...

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atcnews.org/authorities-in-u… #Africa #Conservation #Uganda #StopPoaching #JailPoachers #MurchisonFallsNationalPark

Authorities in Uganda investigating the cutting of electric fences in Murchison Falls National Park...

  (Posted 27th October 2026)   The Uganda Wildlife Authority, together with the Uganda Police and other security services are investigating cut fences, put up to keep wildlife from straying beyond...

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atcnews.org/the-africa-touri… #Africa #Awards #AfricaTourismAwards2026 @Awhana @africatourisma

The Africa Tourism Awards - Who will take the crown in 2026? - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H....

  (Posted 27th October 2026)       Fifty-four countries. Over 1,000 languages. Countless stories waiting to be discovered. Africa is a continent of extraordinary cultural diversity, where every...

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atcnews.org/air-kenya-announ… #Africa #Aviation #Connectivity #Kenya #WilsonAirport #Tanzania #Arusha @AirKenyaExpress @RegionalAir_TZ

Air Kenya announces schedule change for flights from Wilson to Arusha - ATC News by Prof. Dr....

  (Posted 27th October 2026)     From January 2027 will the  Wilson Airport / Nairobi – Arusha / Tanzania flight move from 13:30 hrs to 10:30 hrs (all times local) and lands in Arusha at 11:30 hrs....

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