#Takulandurani, #Malawi’s premier tourism trade show, kicks off tomorrow
(Posted 25th April 2023) Malawi’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife will hold the 4th edition of the country’s international tourism trade expo, known as Takulandurani‘ starting tomorrow and running over two days, i.e. 26th and 27th of April. It has been confirmed to ATCNews that the number of exhibitors and […]
#Eurowings Discover set for return to #VictoriaFalls #Zimbabwe
(Posted 25th April 2023) Eurowings Discover has announced the increase of their daily flights between Frankfurt and Windhoek from seven to ten overall. The airline also announced their planned return to Victoria Falls from the end of March. Eurowings Discover is theLufthansa Group’s long-haul leisure airline – Eurowings in turn serves short and […]
Qatar Airways Welcomes Passengers to the New Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden
(Posted 25th April 2023) The World’s Best Airline has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) named ‘The Garden’. The lounge overlooks ‘The ORCHARD’, surrounded by renowned retailers and restaurants, while offering uniquely designed relaxation spaces and areas to socialise and indulge in a scenic masterpiece. An […]
Air Cargo Priorities: Sustainability, Digitalization & Safety
(Posted 25th April 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities to enable the air cargo industry to maintain momentum against the backdrop of a challenging operating environment. The priorities, outlined at the 16th World Cargo Symposium (WCS), which opened in Istanbul today are: • Sustainability • Digitalization • Safety “Air cargo […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 25th April 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
Airlink inaugurates South Africa – Kenya service
(Posted 24th April 2023) Airlink, Southern Africa’s privately owned airline, today launched its new daily Johannesburg-Nairobi service, becoming the first private sector airline to compete on this route. Airlink’s entry into the SA-Kenya market now provides greater choices for business and leisure travellers flying between the two major regional markets. This is […]
Data the key to tourism growth in Africa
(Posted 24th April 2023) Watch Alain St. Ange, former Minister for Tourism, Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles and now head of the St. Ange tourism consultancy, explain why data play such an important role in Africa to support tourism growth.
www.TravelComments.com – #Zambia’s Proflight adds leased B737-500 to their fleet
(Posted 24th April 2023) Zambian airline Proflight Zambia has increased the number of return flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, resulting in the route between the two cities having more Zambian operated flights than South African ones. The airline is now operating three daily flights seven days a week on […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 24th April 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 Monday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the updates expand again to more editions. This update is sponsored by […]
“The top five (5) for the 2023 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge” announced.
(Posted 24th April 2023) The 5th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit And Challenge will take place from May 31st to June 2nd, 2023, at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre in Namibia. As Namibia’s most sought-after holiday destination, Swakopmund, has in recent years become the main tourist hub of the country. No longer the sleepy […]
Help Virunga’s Scouts Safeguard Congo’s Mountain Gorillas
(Posted 24th April 2023)
#AviationTraining – Top 10 self-study courses your peers are taking
(Posted 24th April 2023) Strong pent-up demand, the lifting of travel restrictions in most markets and low unemployment in many countries led to a profitable recovery among aviation sectors in 2022. To meet this demand, organizations were looking for new joiners with the necessary skills to hit the ground running. What skills will continue […]
Less than 2 Weeks to Go: 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, 07 – 09 May 2023, Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
(Posted 24th April 2023) Only 2 Weeks to go! Do you have your flight tickets and hotel accommodation sorted? This year’s event is graciously hosted by Ethiopian Airlines from 07 – 09 May 2023 at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis, Ababa – Ethiopia. It will be held under the theme, “Changing the African Aviation […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has announced the dates of the 2023 annual maintenance shutdown!
(Posted 24th April 2023) Cape Town’s Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has announced the dates of the annual 2023 maintenance shutdown. From 24 July 2023 until… READ MORE
The official anthem of the 8th edition of the Rodrigues International Kite Surfing Festival 2023 unveiled!
(Posted 24th April 2023) The official anthem of the 8th edition of the Rodrigues International Kite Surfing Festival 2023 was unveiled over the weekend! After the launch of the marketing ‘charm’ operation ‘We Love Rodrigues International Kite Surfing Festival 2023 (#RIKF2023), Monday April 17th with the face of National Heroine and Veteran Judo […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Tygerberg Nature Reserve temporarily closed to the public!
(Posted 24th April 2023) The City of Cape Town has announced that the Tygerberg Nature Reserve is temporarily closed to the public until further notice due to a water supply disruption. The Nature Reserve, located in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, has been experiencing… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Update on the upgrading & refurbishment infrastructure programme!
(Posted 24th April 2023) (SANParks) has released an update on the upgrading and refurbishment infrastructure programme that is currently taking place in Kruger National Park. The project was announced in May 2022, began in July last year and is set to run for three years. Funds for the upgrading and refurbishment infrastructure programme include payments from insurers, contributions from […]
Hiking and summiting Mt Kenya for health
(Posted 24th April 2023) Courteys of and with permission from Jayne Rose Gacheri First published by The Standard, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/travel-destination/article/2001470901/hiking-and-summiting-mt-kenya-for-health To many vacationers, adventurous activities such as zip lining, snorkeling, water rafting, bungee jumping and other adrenaline-driving sports are no activities for the faint-hearted. These extreme sports are not […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 24th April 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
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 21st April 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
#SerenaHotels offers excellent value with low / aka green season East African Residents Rates
(Posted 20th April 2023)
Auric Air achieves prestigious ISSA certification for operational excellence and gets additional aircraft
(Posted 20th April 2023) Auric Air Services Limited is now officially an ISSA certified airline. ISSA (IATA Safety Standard Assessment) is IATA’s internationally recognized and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of airlines operating smaller aircraft not eligible for the larger IOSA program. After undergoing the relevant […]
Jenman Safaris celebrates 25th anniversary with special offers
(Posted 20th April 2023) Travel to South Africa with JENMAN Experience the most magical of journeys with a safari of a lifetime to South Africa. Discover the best of South Africa with an array of natural wonders and a multitude of attractions, from Cape Town in the south to the Kruger National […]
History, relaxation at Mama Ngina Waterfront Park
(Posted 20th April 2023) Courteys of and with permission from Jayne Rose Gacheri First published by The Standard, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/lifestyle/article/2001470553/history-relaxation-at-mama-ngina-waterfront-park If you are visiting the coastal region, and are near Mombasa Island, Mama Ngina Waterfront Park is an ideal place to visit – it needs no prior planning or arrangement as […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 20th April 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Flutterwave announces Kenya as East African hub Zawya Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced that Nairobi, Kenya, will serve as its regional hub in East Africa. This was made known by Mr Oluwabankole Falade, the company’s Chief Regulatory and Government Relations Officer… Read […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 20th April 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
#AfricanElephantNews mourns the passing of Anne Dillon
(Posted 19th April 2023) We mourn the passing of Anne Dillon who co-administered the Elephant News Service. Anne, who died in March after a short illness, worked to keep the service (alongside her colleague, Nicola Payne) as a trusted, timely and valued source of information on elephant conservation & science. A former […]
Delivering operational and technological innovations to build business resilience
(Posted 19th April 2023) Delivering operational and technological innovations to build business resilience Listen Now Connect with Javed on LinkedIn Visit Ink website Javed has been a leader in the aviation industry for over 27 years, having held various Group and C-level positions, including Group COO of AirAsia, COO […]
#Fastjet unveils new staff uniforms
(Posted 19th April 2023) Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning value-based airline, has today unveiled its new uniform designs marking the airline’s readiness for the runway. Fastjet’s new uniform, representing a modern and smart look that captures the airline’s brand identity, will be worn by its ground staff and aircrew across all its bases […]
#RwandAir to add #Paris to their European destinations
(Posted 19th April 2023) RwandAir has announced nonstop flights to Paris due to commence in late June. The initially three times a weekservice between Kigali and Paris CDG will launch on June the 27th, departing the Rwandan capital at 00.30 hrs on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, arriving into Paris at 09.30 hrs (9.30 […]
