Uganda: King of Tooro passes
(Posted 28th August 2026) The ATCNews team joins the people of Tooro and the Republic of Uganda at large in mourning the passing of His Majesty, the Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. King Oyo leaves behind a strong legacy of cultural heritage and identity of the Tooro […]
Sport presents unlikely solutions to drug abuse, poaching in Kariba
(Posted 28th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Conrad Mupesa, Herald (Zimbabwe), August 27, 2026 For generations, the vast wilderness surrounding Nyaminyami in Mashonaland West Province has been both a source of livelihood and a battleground for wildlife conservation. The district, which embraces parts of the Lake Kariba basin and borders Matusadona […]
10-Year Elephant Conservation Strategy on Cards
(Posted 28th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Justine Akakulubelwa, ZBNC (Zambia), August 27, 2026 Zambia has started drafting a new 10-year elephant Conservation Strategy to strengthen the management and protection of its elephant population. Department of National Parks and Wildlife Assistant Director, BILLY NG’OMBWE, says the strategy will provide a clear […]
Etihad and fastjet are set to launch an interline, codeshare, and loyalty partnership
(Posted 28th August 2026) With this partnership, Etihad guests can book onward travel on fastjet to Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, and Johannesburg on a single ticket. Fastjet also joins the Etihad Guest programme as its 32nd airline partner; bringing loyalty benefits across both carriers. What this means for passengers connecting via […]
Africa is far bigger than most maps make it look.
(Posted 28th August 2026) Courtesy of Havar Bauck / LinkedIn Cape Town to Casablanca is longer than Berlin to Vladivostok. Dakar to Djibouti is almost 1,000 km longer than London to New York. Nairobi to Lagos is farther than London to Cairo. Africa is too often visually diminished on maps, and […]
KCAA Moves to Decongest Wilson Airport
(Posted 28th August 2026) The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is pressing aviation training organisations based at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to relocate to less congested facilities, in a move aimed at lowering pilot training costs and reinforcing operational safety. According to KCAA acting Director General Nicholas Bondo, congestion at Wilson has placed […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beaches Update: All 23 beaches open for swimming
(Posted 28th August 2026) Durban’s beaches are fully open for swimming again, according to the latest beach status update issued on 26 August 2026. All 23 monitored beaches listed by eThekwini Municipality are currently open, giving visitors plenty of options along Durban’s northern, central and southern coastline…. READ MORE
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE EXPANDS WITH TWO HOMEGROWN HOSPITALITY BRANDS FROM TURKEY AND POLAND
(Posted 28th August 2026) The Marmara Hotels and PURO Hotels will add 15 hotels to the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, is expanding its portfolio with two regional hospitality brands from Turkey and Poland. These brands joining GHA reflect the growing […]
Ambassador Dr. Alain St. Ange speaks at Clevenard event in Spain
(Posted 28th August 2026) Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange, the Ambassador At Large of the Republic of Seychelles delivered the opening keynote address at the CLEVENARD 2026 Conference in Alicante in Spain and said that the world of tourism needed to move and talk about tourism’s responsibility. “International tourism now accounts for well […]
KWS Director General gets service extension
(Posted 27th August 2026) In a key appointment, Professor Erastus Mutembei Kanga has been re-appointed as Director-General of the KWS for a further term of three years. Kanga will continue leading the wildlife agency after Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano renewed his appointment. Key details of recent institutional […]
TravelComments.com – Karoo National Park Road Repairs: What visitors need to know until September 2026
(Posted 28th August 2026) Visitors to Karoo National Park should be prepared for occasional detours over the coming weeks as repair work gets underway following damage caused by heavy rain earlier in 2026…. READ MORE
President Museveni officially opens the new Marriott Kampala Hotel
(Posted 27th August 2026) Location: Nsambya along Ggaba Road, Kampala, Uganda. Property Features: A twin-tower luxury development comprising 181 hotel rooms and 96 executive apartments, alongside multiple dining outlets and event spaces. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today officially opened the new Marriott Hotel in Kampala, which arrival in the Ugandan […]
Registration is Open! Recognition Week 2026
(Posted 27th August 2026) Congratulations to all our Honorees in the Class of 2026 Most Influential People of African Descent Worldwide! What NEXT?! Join global leaders and changemakers on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly REGISTER HERE SAVE THE DATE & PLAN TO ATTEND Wednesday, September 23rd – Saturday, September 26th, 2026 Want to be part of […]
Kenyan investigators arrest 4 people linked to 18 Amboseli elephant deaths
(Posted 27th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Lynet Otieno, Mongabay (U.S), August 26, 2026 At least four suspects have been arrested in connection with the deaths of 18 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem in southern Kenya, near the border with Tanzania. Preliminary investigations by a multiagency team suggest poisoning from agricultural […]
Lake Natron, now connected with Auric Air
(Posted 27th August 2026) Auric Air is delighted to welcome Lake Natron as the newest destination on our network. Set beneath the dramatic presence of Ol Doinyo Lengai, Lake Natron is a place of striking beauty, extraordinary wildlife and unforgettable landscapes. From its shimmering waters and iconic pink flamingos to its volcanic surroundings and wide-open […]
RwandAir takes delivery of another Airbus A330-200
(Posted 27th August 2026) RwandAir has taken delivery of another Airbus A330-200, the first of five A330s the airline plans to add to its fleet as part of its long-haul expansion strategy. The new aircraft will boost passenger capacity on international routes and joins RwandAir’s existing A330-200 fleet. It will further strengthen […]
InterContinental reinforces commitment to restorative travel through extended worldwide partnership with Timeshifter
(Posted 27th Agust 2026) Every guest of InterContinental hotels and resorts can now seamlessly traverse time zones using Timeshifter’s pioneering jetlag-combatting technology, one of several initiatives to help overcome travel fatigue. InterContinental is extending its global partnership with Timeshifter, giving guests across its 242 hotels and resorts in almost 70 […]
EcoTourism Kenya announces the 2026 Ecowarrior Awards Longlist
(Posted 17th August 2026) Ecotourism Kenya is delighted to announce the Longlisted Nominees for the 18th Ecowarrior Awards 2026. We are pleased to have received strong applications across all the award categories. The Ecowarrior Awards are Ecotourism Kenya’s flagship initiative for recognizing and celebrating individuals, organizations, and businesses that demonstrate outstanding commitment to […]
TravelComments.com – From the Garden Route to Kruger National Park: New direct flights launch in November 2026
(Posted 26th August 2026) Travellers planning a Garden Route trip followed by a safari in the Kruger National Park will soon have a more convenient option. From 16 November 2026, Airlink will operate the first scheduled direct flights between Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cheetahs return to Eswatini after more than 35 years
(Posted 26th August 2026) Four cheetahs have been reintroduced to Eswatini, marking the return of the species to the Kingdom after an absence of more than 35 years. For travellers interested in wildlife, the reintroduction adds another potentially exciting species to Eswatini’s safari offering…. READ MORE
Advanced Air Mobility Workforce Readiness Forum
(Posted 26th August 2026) Courtesy of Just African Aviation Preparing the Human Capital for Africa’s Advanced Air Mobility Future As Advanced Air Mobility transitions from concept to reality, the critical challenge is no longer just the technology, it is the human capital required to make these ecosystems safe, sustainable and […]
Ambassador Dr. Alain St. Ange embarks on mission to Spain and the UK
(Posted 26th August 2026) Amb. Dr. Alain St.Ange is on his way to Spain and the UK on tourism working missions Amb. Dr. Alain St.Ange, the Ambassador At Large for the Republic of Seychelles is on his way to Alicante in Spain for a tourism conference that is set to bring together […]
The African Premiere of RHINO the movie
(Posted 26th August 2026) On 26 September 2026, Nairobi will host the African Premiere of RHINO – an engaging and powerful film narrated by Academy Award nominee Tom Hardy, telling the story of one of Africa’s most iconic species and the incredible rangers on the frontline fighting to protect it. As Kenya’s […]
LAM takes delivery of two Embraer E190
(Posted 26th August 2026) LAM has received two Embraer E190 regional jets in Maputo as part of its fleet renewal and restructuring programme. The aircraft, registered C9-AMA and C9-AMB, previously operated with KLM Cityhopper before being prepared in South Africa for delivery to Mozambique. Both jets carry the new Air Mozambique branding, […]
Africa is officially the fastest-growing aviation region in the world in 2026
(Posted 26th August 2026) With traffic up 10% and seat capacity expanding by 18.6%, the continent is seeing unprecedented demand. But operating across African airspaces presents unique infrastructure, ground support, and regulatory considerations that require real-time accuracy. From major continental hubs like Cairo (HECA), Addis Ababa (HAAB), Nairobi (HKJK), and Johannesburg (FAOR) to […]
AI in Airports 2026 – Mike Potter announced as keynote speaker
(Posted 16th August 2026) Speaker Announcement Mike Potter Former UK Government Chief Digital Officer Session focus: Keynote: Leading Through the AI Revolution Featured Speaker Hear how leaders can navigate the AI revolution Mike Potter, former UK Government Chief Digital Officer, will deliver a keynote on leading through the AI revolution […]
Kenya’s High Court just suspended the mandatory travel health insurance rule
(Posted 26th August 2026) Courtesy of Frank Tetzel / LinkedIn Kenya’s High Court has suspended the mandatory travel health insurance requirement for foreign visitors — for now. Good. The policy wasn’t just legally shaky, it also threatened to damage a sector that is economically too important for Kenya to burden with poorly […]
MGM Muthu Hotels Group has appointed Mr. Bhupendra Kumar as Regional Director
(Posted 26th August 2026) MGM Muthu Hotels Group has appointed Mr. Bhupendra Kumar as Regional Director, MGM Muthu Hotels, effective July 2026. Mr. Kumar joins MGM Muthu Hotels from Argyle Grand Hotel, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, where he served as the pioneer Group General Manager and played a key role in establishing the […]
Media Launch of the 5th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism & Innovation Summi
(Posted 25th August 2026) he official Media Launch for the 5th Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism & Innovation Summit will took place earlier today at Wapa Hall, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. This landmark initiative, driven by the Uganda Consulate General in Mombasa and key regional stakeholders, marks a major milestone in strengthening […]
TravelComments.com – SANParks Week 2026: Free entry to South African National Parks
(Posted 25th August 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) is once again offering free entry to participating national parks for South African day visitors during South African National Parks Week, which runs from 07 to 13 September 2026…. READ MORE
