#RhinoCharge2023 goes underway today
(Posted 03rd June 2023) The final preparation for this year’s Rhino Charge is complete after the inspection of competing cars ended at dusk yesterday evening in the scenic landscape of Nkoteyia Community Conservancy in Samburu County. The competitor cars’ official inspection process known as ‘scrutineering’ was conducted from 8:30am to 5:00pm ahead of […]
#Aviation Leaders Assemble in Istanbul for #IATA’s 79th AGM
(Posted 02nd June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Istanbul, Türkiye, for the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit, with Pegasus Airlines as the host airline. The event (4-6 June) attracts the industry’s most senior leaders from […]
#KaribuKiliFair2023 Day 1 update by Charlotte Beauvoisin
(Posted 02nd June 2023) Mambo ??? Good morning from #Arusha and the foothills of Mt. Meru, the fourth highest mountain in Africa! This week I’m attending Karibu-KiliFair – June 2-4 2023 – in #Tanzania, East Africa’s biggest tourism fair. The Muzungu is thrilled to be back on the road! On Saturday I’ll […]
#VirungaNationalPark’s latest news updates
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#IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Effortless Wi-Fi Connection for Guests Worldwide
(Posted 02nd June 2023) Now gone live, the new Wi-Fi Auto Connect feature seamlessly connects loyalty members’ mobile devices upon entering hotels; available at more than 5,000+ IHG hotels worldwide Play IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), an industry leader hotel company with a global presence,has announced the launch of a new […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: The Ski Hut in the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve burnt down!
(Posted 02nd June 2023) The Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve in the the Western Cape in South Africa has announced that its popular Ski Hut burned down during the last weekend. According to a statement on Facebook, the police is currently busy with a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. The management of the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve… READ MORE
Air Algérie orders five A330-900s and two A350-1000s
(Posted 02nd June 2023) Air Algérie, the national airline of Algeria, has signed a firm order for seven widebody aircraft to support its commercial development. This order will allow Air Algérie to take full advantage of the flexibility of the Airbus product range, strengthen its regional services and offer an ambitious plan for […]
Rhino Charge 2023 All set for scrutineering
(Posted 02nd June 2023) A total of 52 Rhino Charge cars are expected to undergo scrutineering (vehicle inspection to ensure compliance with rules of the event) today in the morning till dusk ahead of the competition scheduled for Saturday at Nkoteyia Community Conservancy in Samburu County. Since morning today, competing cars are being […]
#AeroLink #Uganda High Season Updates
(Posted 02nd June 2023) As we embark on the new month, AeroLink would like to give you news updates for the upcoming months. It has been an incredible journey so far, and we would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and trust in our services. […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 02nd June 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#QatarAirways to Resume Daily Tokyo Haneda-Doha Services Starting Today
(Posted 01st June 2023) Qatar Airways will be resuming a scheduled non-stop service between Tokyo International Airport (“Haneda”) and Hamad International Airport, commencing today, 01st of June 2023. Qatar Airways will operate its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, equipped with 36 award-winning Qsuite Business Class seats and 247 Economy Class seats. In addition […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Geelbek Restaurant in West Coast National Park changes opening times in June & July 2023!
(Posted 01st June 2023) South African National Park (SANParks) has announced that the Geelbek Restaurant in the West Coast National Park in the Western Cape in South Africa will only be open on weekends and then closed on weekdays in June 2023 and July 2023. The restaurant will be open again… READ MORE
Travel Demand Continues Strong in April
(Posted 01st June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April. Total traffic in April 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 45.8% compared to April 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 90.5% of pre-Covid levels. At 81.3%, industry load factor was only 1.8 percentage […]
Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit is now well underway
(Posted 01st June 2023) Snippets from day one of the 5th Edition of the Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge currently underway at the MTC Dome Namibia Join the Livestream of the 5th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge taking place in the beautiful coastal city of Swakopmund, Namibia […]
Understanding the benefits of implementing a comprehensive MRO system for your airline
(Posted 01st June 2023) Understanding the benefits of implementing a comprehensive MRO system for your airline Find out more about Technodyn | IFS Connect with Brett via LinkedIn Connect with Esenthren via LinkedIn Listen Now Post Covid, digitisation is one of the hottest topics in the industry and one of the companies […]
#Travulous compares travel to and across #Uganda and #Rwanda
(Posted 01st June 2023) Rwanda Vs Uganda How do they Compare? Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Traveler, When reviewing leading safari destinations in East Africa, the two country comparisons which are often highlighted are Kenya compared with Tanzania, due to the Serengeti-Mara Ecosystem, and Rwanda versus Uganda, as both destinations are home to the […]
Gorilla Highlands – Youthfully Yours Beside the Volcanoes
(Posted 01st June 2023) Youth Spaces is going very well! Six weekends are already behind us and there is now a lovely 3-minute video that can give you a better idea about the groundbreaking program. If it moves you, please consider making a donation. In other news: After three full seasons […]
#KaribuKiliFair2023 ante portas …
(Posted 01st June 2023) As East Africa’s largest tourism trade show, the Karibu Kilifair, is soon going underway, will reports from Arusha, aka as East Africa’s safari capital, be taken on from Charlotte Beauvoisin, Publisher of the ‘Diary of a Muzungu‘ and soon also Publisher of a brand new podcast dedicated to travel […]
#EthiopianAirlines Wins Best Overall in #Africa Award at the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards
(Posted 01st June 2023) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, has announced that it has been crowned as the winner of Best Overall in Africa award at the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, at a ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland on 25 May 2023. As ‘Best Overall in Africa’ winner, Ethiopian has […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 01st June 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Nigerian entrepreneur Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola joins Wall Street Journal CEO Council Business Insider Africa In a monumental achievement, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, the CEO of Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has been selected to join the prestigious Wall Street Journal (WSJ) CEO Council. […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 01st June 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#RhinoCharge2023 reveals event venue
(Posted 31st May 2023) Nkoteyia Community Conservancy in the Ewaso Nyiro landscape in Samburu County is the venue of the 34th edition of the Rhino Charge’s, Kenya’s unique off-road competition that raises funds for environmental conservation work. Until the highly anticipated announcement last evening in the form of route notes released to […]
#Airlink to launch new #Lilongwe and #Blantyre routes
(Posted 31st May 2023) Airlink, Southern Africa’s leading privately owned airline, will start operating flights between Johannesburg and both Lilongwe and Blantyre, Malawi from 23rd of September 2023. Malawi becomes the 16th country to be included in Airlink’s comprehensive route network. Airlink will fly their comfortable 37-seat Embraer Regional Jets on both new routes, […]
Air Cargo Demand Decline Slows in April
(Posted 31st May 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous year’s demand performance. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 6.6% compared to April 2022 (-7.0% for international operations). This decline was […]
TravelComments.com – Study: The “Most Beautiful Vineyard in the World” is located in #SouthAfrica!
(Posted 31st May 2023) UK-based international specialist tour operator CV Villas recently conducted a study to discover where the world’s best holiday destinations for wine lovers are. The study revealed that the best holiday location for wine lovers is France’s Champagne region and that the most beautiful vineyard in the world is actually located in […]
Fly with #BrusselsAirlines to ‘Musical Brussels’
(Posted 31st May 2023) Musical Brussels Put on your dancing shoes for the already 39th edition of “La Fête de la Musique“. From June 21st to 25th, you will enjoy various concerts and animations in and around Brussels and Wallonia. In Brussels center, the festivities will take place in the Cinquantenaire Park, entrance […]
A sneak peak of what’s happening at #AHIF this June
(Posted 31st May 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, I hope you are having a good week. Our bags are packed, our networking app is live, and we’re ready to bring the most influential hospitality conference back to Kenya. Attendees from across the globe with a vested interest in development of Africa will […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Lion’s Head footpath closes temporarily!
(Posted 31st May 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Lion’s Head footpath in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park will be closed for ladder maintenance from… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 31st May 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#AFRAA – Registration opens for the 55th Annual General Assembly in
(Posted 30th May 2023) At a colorful ceremony that was graced by the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Uganda – Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala, AFRAA and Uganda Airlines officially launched the 55th Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Summit of the Association. The 55th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Annual General Assembly […]
