#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 08th 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
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 05th of May 2023) In view of the continuously lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update now be filed once a week, i.e. every Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the updates expand again to more editions. This update is sponsored […]
oneworld Chief Executive Officer Rob Gurney announces his resignation
(Posted 05th May 2023) oneworld has announced that its Chief Executive Officer Rob Gurney opted to leave the alliance’s central management team. “We are grateful to Rob for his leadership in navigating oneworld through the challenges of the past six years,” said oneworld Chairman and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Mr. Akbar Al Baker. “Rob […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 05th 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
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Reserve Bank launches new banknotes and coins
(Posted 04th May 2023) The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has unveiled South Africa’s upgraded banknotes and coin on 03 May 2023. The new denominations are available from today (04 May 2023) and will be introduced incrementally. The upgraded banknotes and coin series will… READ MORE
Look who’s attending AHIF 2023
(Posted 04th May 2023) Look who’s attending AHIF 2023 Is your company represented? With only a few weeks to go for this year’s Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) in Nairobi, we have a limited number of tickets remaining. AHIF consists of high-level conference discussions, workshops and in-person networking features including investor sessions, gala networking […]
Important updates on the 5th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge
(Posted 04th May 2023) With only three weeks before the 5 th annual Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (www.youthtourismsummit.com) kicks off, this year’s edition is scheduled for 31st of May to 02nd of June 2023 in Swakopmund, and again hosted by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Namibia. […]
Air Travel Growth Continues in March
(Posted 04th May 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strong demand growth in air travel for March 2023. Total traffic in March 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 52.4% compared to March 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 88.0% of March 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for March rose 34.1% […]
#AviaDevAfrica announces that Rodger Foster, MD/CEO, Airlink to receive the2023 Ato Girma Wake Award
(Posted 04th May 2023) AviaDev Africa, the premier platform dedicated to developing air connectivity to, from and within the African continent, is pleased to announce that Mr Rodger Foster, CEO and Managing Director of Airlink, has been awarded the prestigious Ato Girma Wake Award for his outstanding contribution to Route Development in Africa. […]
Airbus reports First Quarter (Q1) 2023 results
(Posted 04th May 2023) 127 commercial aircraft delivered in Q1 2023 Revenues € 11.8 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 0.8 billion EBIT (reported) € 0.4 billion; EPS (reported) € 0.59 Free cash flow before M&A and customer financing € -0.9 billion Guidance unchanged Airbus SE has reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter […]
Preparing for the megatrends: carving a cost-efficient route to future travel
(Posted 04th May 2023) By Gustavo Pina, Director, SITA Lab 03 May 2023 The future of travel is set to be transformed by a range of powerful megatrends, from emerging technologies to societal and economic trends. To adapt to this rapidly changing landscape, airports and airlines must act now to prepare for the […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 04th May 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Chevron export earnings boost supply of US dollars in Venezuela Reuters Some of U.S. oil major Chevron Corp’s (CVX.N) export earnings from its Venezuela operations are bolstering supplies of U.S. dollars in the South American country, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Chevron […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 04th 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
Air Cargo Declines Moderate in March
(Posted 03rd May 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2023 global air cargo markets showing a continued decline against previous year’s demand performance. This trend began in March 2022. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 7.7% compared to March 2022 (-8.1% for international operations). This was […]
TravelComments.com – Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to selected museums on International Museum Day!
(Posted 03rd May 2023) On Wednesday, 18 May 2023, Iziko Museums of South Africa will be joining the International Museum community in celebrating International Museum Day (IMD), with free entry to selected Iziko museums sites in Cape Town. The… READ MORE
Ecoguard post opens in #HwangeNationalPark / #Zimbabwe
(Posted 03rd May 2023) By Boris Ngounou, Afrik21 April, 2023 An ecoguard post is now operational in Hwange National Park in north-western Zimbabwe. It is a permanent base camp for ecoguards to prevent wildlife crime and protect local communities. The facility is the result of cooperation between the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management […]
#Zimbabwe forges key conservation partnerships
(Posted 03rd May 2023) By Sydney Kawadza, Zimbabwe Independent April, 2023 A team of tourists to Hwange National Park recently experienced a rare spectacle: three leopards trudged along the road, in close proximity to their all-terrain vehicle, as they glided into the vast wildlife enclave’s main camp. It was an extraordinary and rare […]
Maasai Mara (Part 2): Showcasing One of the Most Iconic Wildlife Destinations on the Planet
(Posted 03rd May 2023) View Newsletter as Webpage Maasai Mara: The Quintessential African Safari Home to the Big Five and the Great Migration Dear Traveler, Welcome to Part 2 of our Maasai Mara exploration! In February’s newsletter, we showcased 6 of our favourite tented camps and lodges in Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve and Conservancies. […]
Serena Hotels East Africa News
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Africa is the New ‘It’ Travel Destination
(Posted 04rd May 2023) MAY 2023 | Issue 23-05 With the close of the 1st quarter comes a number of new trend reports. As the industry continues to recover, we need to understand how the pandemic’s impact has changed traveller behavior and interests. 5 REASONS WHY AFRICA IS THE NEW “IT TRAVEL […]
#BrusselsAirlines improves first quarter 2023 results at -44 million euro EBIT
(Posted 03rd May 2023) Brussels Airlines closes its first quarter at EUR -44 million, an improvement of 29% compared to the previous year. The traditionally lowest performing period of the year in the aviation industry was this time impacted by continuously high fuel prices and the skyrocketing inflation. Brussels Airlines’ revenue went up by […]
#AviAssist’s latest initiatives on International Fire Fighters Day
(Posted 03rd May 2023) Only one day to go … 04th of May … For once, we’ll be broadcasting on Thursday lunchtime instead of our usual Wednesday lunchtime broadcast. This Thursday May 04th, the world will be celebrating International Firefighters Day. In our special episode of the Focus Sessions, we celebrate […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Brussels Airlines and Sunweb Group confirm longterm partnership
(Posted 02nd May 2023) Tour operator Sunweb Group and Brussels Airlines have been working together for many years now. This contract will result in a multi-year partnership. Since the winter season of 2022 and until the summer of 2025, both parties will jointly develop and identify growth opportunities. This agreement shows the […]
IATA Welcomes Telcos’ Agreement to Extend 5G Mitigations but More is Needed
(Posted 02nd May 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the agreement by AT&T Services, T-Mobile, UScellular, and Verizon to extend until 1 January 2028 the voluntary mitigation measures for 5G C-band transmissions at 188 US airports. These mitigation measures, which were put in place in January 2022, concurrent with the rollout […]
#LufthansaGroup announces changes for flights to #Nairobi and #Mombasa #Kenya
(Posted 02nd May 2023) Lufthansa Group reacts to increased travel demand, adding further capacity to East Africa. ? For the first time ever, Lufthansa flying daily to Nairobi all year round ? Eurowings Discover increasing capacity to five weekly flights to Mombasa ? Brussels Airlines offers travellers even more flights to […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Proflight Zambia to launch flights between Lusaka Cape Town!
(Posted 02nd May 2023) Zambian airline Proflight Zambia is set to launch the first ever direct flights between Lusaka and Cape Town in South Africa. The airline will initially operate two weekly return flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays using its 50-seater Bombardier CRJ to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. On other days… READ MORE
#ATTA appoints new CEO
(Posted 02nd May 2023) ATTA, the African Travel and Tourism Association, has just announced the appointment of Jon Danks as CEO Jon has held numerous senior leadership positions at multinational membership organisations, with over 40 years travelling the continent of Africa. Well known to the Africa media, buyer, agent, and operator […]
#Kenya coffee’s next wave focuses on local consumers
(Posted 02nd May 2023) By Harriet Akinyi In the era of British colonization, in the first half of the 20th century, Kenyans were only allowed to plant coffee in white people’s farms and after harvest, it was an export overseas. Here, a Kenyan woman picks coffee on a British plantation in 1936. […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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