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Dr. Wolfgang H Thome

@whthome

Publisher of ATCNews, Africa's largest publication of its kind and otherwise flying through life inverted.

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atcnews.org/ugandas-dr-glady… #Africa #Conservation #Uganda #CNNHerosof2026
Uganda's Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka among just 5 world wide nominees for the CNN 'Heros of 2026' -...

Uganda's Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka among just 5 world wide nominees for the CNN 'Heros of 2026' -...

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   Courtesy of Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka / LinkedIn     I am thrilled to share that I have been selected as one of the Top 5 CNN Heroes of 2026 out of thousands of...

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atcnews.org/zambia-appoints-… #Tourism #Africa #Zambia #NewAppointment @TourismZambia
Zambia appoints new Tourism Minister - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

Zambia appoints new Tourism Minister - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   The Zambia Tourism Agency and the entire tourism private sector across Zambia expressed their support and extended congratulations to the newly appointed Minister for...

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atcnews.org/travelcomments-c… #Aviation #Africa #SouthAfrica #CapeTown #UK #London @British_Airways @travelcomments
TravelComments.com London–Cape Town Flights: British Airways expands its 2027 schedule - ATC News...

TravelComments.com London–Cape Town Flights: British Airways expands its 2027 schedule - ATC News...

  (Posted 29th October 2026)     British Airways will increase its service between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town from seven to 10...

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atcnews.org/private-wild-a-n… #Africa #SouthAfrica #SafariExperience
Private Wild: A New Independent Chapter in Specialist African Safari Travel - ATC News by Prof. Dr....

Private Wild: A New Independent Chapter in Specialist African Safari Travel - ATC News by Prof. Dr....

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   Built through years of travel trade collaboration, Private Wild brings together specialist guiding, exclusive-use wilderness experiences and tailor-made safaris under...

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atcnews.org/kruger-national-… #Africa #SouthAfrica #KrugerNationalPark
Kruger National Park gate shuts for weeks as tourists face detours - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang...

Kruger National Park gate shuts for weeks as tourists face detours - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang...

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   Visitors to the Kruger National Park face a change to their travel plans next month, with one of the main entrances to Skukuza Rest Camp set to close for more than four...

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atcnews.org/suspected-poache… #Africa #Conservation #Uganda
Suspected poachers cut down more than 5km of electric fence in Murchison Park - ATC News by Prof....

Suspected poachers cut down more than 5km of electric fence in Murchison Park - ATC News by Prof....

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Daniel Ojara, Monitor (Uganda), October 27, 2026 Suspected poachers have vandalised about 5km of electric fencing around Murchison...

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atcnews.org/webinar-ai-as-th… #Aviation #Webinar #AI @icao
Webinar: AI as the Next Step in Air Traffic Management - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

Webinar: AI as the Next Step in Air Traffic Management - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 29th October 2026)     Register Now Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the next natural step in the evolution of air traffic management (ATM). This sponsored webinar will explore...

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atcnews.org/alina-henne-of-s… #Aviation #Airports #AI #AIinAirports #StuttgartAirport
Alina Henne of Stuttgart Airport joins AI in Airports - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

Alina Henne of Stuttgart Airport joins AI in Airports - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 29th October 2026)     Speaker announcement Alina Henne Innovation Manager Stuttgart Airport   Session overview Beyond the LinkedIn Post: Turning AI Into Operational Value At Stuttgart...

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atcnews.org/iata-highlights-… #Aviation @IATA
IATA Highlights Priorities to Create Value from Digitalization - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H....

IATA Highlights Priorities to Create Value from Digitalization - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H....

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted the challenge to turn advances in digitalization across airline retailing, payments, and digital identity...

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atcnews.org/airbus-reports-n… #Aviation #Results @Airbus
Airbus reports Nine-Month 2026 results - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

Airbus reports Nine-Month 2026 results - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   547 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 50.6 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.5 billion EBIT (reported) € 4.6 billion; EPS (reported) € 4.54 Free cash flow before...

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atcnews.org/travelcomments-c… #Africa #Botswana @travelcomments
TravelComments.com - Botswana Travel Update: Wildfires affect parts of the Central Kalahari Game...

TravelComments.com - Botswana Travel Update: Wildfires affect parts of the Central Kalahari Game...

  (Posted 29th October 2026)     Wildfires are currently affecting parts of Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), with visitors advised to avoid affected areas due to potential safety...

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atcnews.org/nairobi-serena-h… #Africa #Hospitality #FestiveSeasonProgramme2026 @SerenaNairobi
Nairobi Serena Hotel Festive Offer 2026 - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

Nairobi Serena Hotel Festive Offer 2026 - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   Warm greetings from the team around Mr. Anthony Chege at the Nairobi Serena Hotel. Please find their Festive Accommodation Offer especially developed for you. They look...

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atcnews.org/radisson-introdu… #Africa #Hospitality #NetZeroHotel @RadissonHotels
Radisson Introduces Africa’s First Verified Net Zero Hotel - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

Radisson Introduces Africa’s First Verified Net Zero Hotel - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

  (Posted 29th October 2026)   Radisson Safari Hoedspruit, a Verified Net Zero Hotel combines renewable electricity, electrified operations and lower-carbon guest experiences, supporting the Group’s...

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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...

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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atcnews.org/amb-dr-alain-st-… #Hospitality #Africa #Lagos #Nigeria #HospitalityAwardsAfrca2026 @Alain_St_Ange @AlainStAnge1 @alainsaintange
Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange honoured by 'Hospitality Awards Africa' in Lagos - ATC News by Prof. Dr....

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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atcnews.org/do-africas-wildl… #Africa #Conservation
Do Africa’s wildlife recoveries expose gaps in biodiversity indicators? - ATC News by Prof. Dr....

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....

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...

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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atcnews.org/dr-chris-crist-o… #Aviation #AI #AIinAirports
Dr Chris Crist of ATL joins AI in Airports - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome

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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