TravelComments.com – Two beaches in Cape Town named among world’s top 20 most beautiful beaches!
(Posted 13th July 2023) Online gambling company Betway recently searched the internet for the world’d best beaches. To set up a ranking of the top 100 beaches in the world, data was analysed from each location to determine average temperature in August or January (depending on location) as well as amount of precipitation, number of […]
European Air Traffic Control Performance
(Posted 12th July 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the following statement by its Director General, Willie Walsh, on the performance of European Air Traffic Control: “Last month I expressed concern about Air Traffic Control (ATC) performance in Europe and the US. Both are disappointing. The ATC environment that all carriers […]
Morukuru Family Madikwe joins Relais & Châteaux as first independent villa collection in South Africa
(Posted 12th July 2023) Morukuru Family Madikwe is delighted to announce its affiliation with the prestigious Relais & Châteaux Collection, joining its sister properties in the De Hoop Nature Reserve. With just 25 properties across the Africa and Indian Ocean with Relais & Châteaux status, the prestigious membership makes Morukuru Family the only Relais […]
#BrusselsAirlines – Again stepping up to support #Uganda’s tourism industry
(Posted 12th July 2023) Following a decades long tradition has Brussels Airlines once again stepped up and is helping the Ugandan tourism industry promote the country. A feature video about Uganda is now available and playing on all of the airline’s long haul flights, allowing passengers to learn more about […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kruger National Park prepares for the upcoming peak fire season!
(Posted 12th July 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public that it has embarked on controlled burns in Kruger National Park in preparation for the upcoming peak fire season. According to SANParks,… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 12th July 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Lucky escape for 34 passengers and crew as bodged landing in Mogadishu wrecks the plane
(Posted 11th July 2023) An Embraer 120 Brasilia turboprop aircraft, owned and operated by Halla Airlines, crashed upon landing in Mogadishu. The aircraft, registered as 6O-AAD – no other details like MSN and first flight date presently available – came from Garowe on a domestic flight with 30 passengers and 4 crew on […]
IATA Partners with Aviation Impact Accelerator to Assess the Financial Implications of Net Zero Transitions
(Posted 11th July 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), an international industry-academia partnership based at the University of Cambridge, announced a collaboration to accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The two organizations will assess the financial implications of reaching aviation’s 2050 net-zero CO2 […]
Alain St. Ange joins top management team of African-Asian Union
(Posted 11th July 2023) The African – Asian Union AFASU announced appointment of Alain St. Ange, Vice-President of the AFASU Tourism Sector and Vice-Chair of the AFASU Gold Awards Committee, HE Mr. Alain St. Ange is the former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Maritime of The Republic of Seychelles and current […]
#Africa Business Tourism and Mice Masterclass to empower participants
(Posted 11th July 2023) AFRICA BUSINESS TOURISM AND MICE MASTERCLASS 2023 TO EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS IN DIGITIZATION AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION. The 6th Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass 2023 collaborates with young entrepreneurs on Digitalization and Technological Innovation. Evidently, the MICE industry has been transformed by technology, which has played a vital role in elevating […]
#WorldChimpanzeeDay – Free entrance to Ngamba Island
(Posted 11th July 2023) Did you know that you can get free entry to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary this Friday? 14th July is World Chimpanzee Day – celebrate the occasion with mankind’s closest relatives – as well as the 25th anniversary of Ngamba! Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary are thrilled to announce that […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 11th July 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Africa Travel Week hosts webinar spotlighting Pride events as drivers for tourism and change
(Posted 10th July 2023) On 20 June, LoAnn Halden, Vice President of Communications for the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association, moderated an EQUAL Africa, part of Africa Travel Week, webinar on unpacking the importance of Pride events as drivers of tourism and change, especially in the African context. The webinar’s esteemed panellists included Aisha […]
The 6th Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass 2023 is waiting for YOU
(Posted 10th July 2023) The 6 th Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass 2023 collaborates with young entrepreneurs on Digitalization and Technological Innovation. Evidently, the MICE industry has been transformed by technology, which has played a vital role in elevating this industry to new heights. From virtual events to event management software, data […]
Rodrigues Island visitor numbers substantially exceed pre-pandemic figures
(Posted 10th July 2023) In May 2023, Rodrigues welcomed 7,483 visitors The latest statistical statements for the month of May 2023 indicate that 7,483 tourists came on vacation to Rodrigues (Indian Ocean) against 5,404 at the same time in 2019. In addition, the number of tourists, from January to May 2023, shows an […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Lion’s Head summit to temporarily close on short notice!
(Posted 10th July 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) just announced on short notice that the summit of Lion’s Head, located in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park, will be closed on… READ MORE
Tourism & Travel – discovering a leader that stands tall … Meet Alain St. Ange
(Posted 10th July 2023) Alain St. Ange – The Story Behind the Name Alain St.Ange, Head of Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy and a former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Republic of Seychelles continues to be honoured by being appointed on International Boards, Foundations & Committees. ATCNews […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 10th July 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
More acclaim for #Uganda’s trailblazing Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka
(Posted 09th July 2023) Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin, Publisher of the Diary of a Muzungu Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka’s ‘Walking with Gorillas" book is on sale in all good bookshops. ISBN: 978-1-950994-26-7 We’re immensely proud that our very own Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka has published her memoir. I can’t wait to pick […]
#Clevenard – bringing Africa together
(Posted 09th July 2023) At Clevenard, we know that personalized online identity and business Timeline are crucial to the growth of every business. We have designed Clevenard to help businesses to own a personalized Timeline in just 2 minutes. My time line https://clevenard.com/profile/Clevenard Users can express themselves with timeline posts, photos, gifts, likes, […]
Sayari Dunia Foundation appoints Alain St. Ange as a Board Member
(Posted 08th July 2023) Alain St.Ange, the former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles and head of his Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy has been appointed as a Board Member of the Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation. This climate action, sustainable tourism and heritage non – profit and non- […]
Alain St.Ange & Emmanuel Frimpong hold a Tourism support meeting in Ghana
(Posted 07th July 2023) Alain St.Ange, the former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Minister of the Seychelles who these days heads his own Tourism Consultancy Business (Saint Ange Consultancy) has been working in Ghana since the early weeks of 2023. This week he was back in Accra, and after meetings with the […]
#RollsRoyce and #EthiopianAirlines sign agreement for new A350-1000 engines
(Posted 07th July 2023) Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) today announces it has signed a TotalCare® service agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines that will power four new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement will provide the airline with predictability as well as a known cost for the services […]
Strong Air Travel Growth Continues in May as Load Factor Rises to 2019 Levels
(Posted 07th July 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2023 traffic data showing continued strong growth in air travel demand. Total traffic in May 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 39.1% compared to May 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 96.1% of May 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels. Domestic traffic for […]
Auric Air Tanzania today commences daily Dar es Salaam to Mwanza flights
(Posted 07th July 2023)
#IcelandAir becomes a new #Airbus customer with an #A321XLR order
(Posted 07th July 2023) Icelandair, the main Icelandic airline based in Keflavik, has placed a firm order for 13 Airbus A321XLR. The order makes Icelandair a new Airbus customer. The airline is also planning to lease four A321LRs. With its extra long range, the A321XLR will allow Icelandair to seize new market opportunities. […]
Emerging Opportunities for Africa Tourism
(Posted 07th July 2023) Leveraging digital technologies, addressing supply chain issues, and diversifying product portfolios to meet the needs of young travelers is key to the continued growth of Africa tourism. AFRICAN HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT FORUM ENDS AMID HOPES FOR TOURISM REBOUND The 2023 edition of the African Hospitality Investment Forum concluded in the […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (July – November 2023)!
(Posted 07th July 2023) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period July 2023 to November 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently transitioning into warm El Niño-like conditions and is moving into an El Niño state which will most likely persist through most of the summer months. However, […]
IATA Releases Industry Net Zero Tracking Methodology to Guide Industry Emission Reporting
(Posted 07th July 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will publish an annual Track Zero report using IATA’s Net Zero Tracking Methodology to report industry-level progress towards aviation’s commitment to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Net Zero Tracking Methodology and related reporting process were developed with industry experts. IATA will aggregate and […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 07th July 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
