The Radisson brand enters Cape Town
(Posted 16th April 2024) The Radisson brand enters Cape Town with the newly rebranded Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore Positioned at the heart of Cape Town’s city center, Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore is the perfect destination for travelers visiting South Africa’s oldest city for both business and leisure Positioned at the […]
WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards highlight the continent’s Sustainability Trailblazers at Africa Travel Week 2024
(Posted 16th April 2024) The winners of the prestigious World Travel Market Africa (WTMA) Responsible Tourism Awards were announced at Africa Travel Week 2024 in Cape Town. Bangu Masisi of Transfrontier Parks Destinations revealed the honorees, celebrating businesses and initiatives that are making a positive impact through responsible tourism practices. ‘These awards are […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe introduces a new currency!
(Posted 15th April 2024) The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced a new gold-based currency, the ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold), which replaces the the Zimbabwean dollar (ZW$) as Zimbabwe’s legal tender. It’s the country’s sixth attempt at creating a new currency since 2008. The ZiG is backed by foreign currencies, gold and precious minerals. The new ZiG banknotes come in eight denominations:… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 15th April 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
FINALISTS OF THE 2024 AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED
(Posted 15th April 2024) Africa Tourism Partners is thrilled to announce the top five finalists for the 6 th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024. TheChallenge opened on the 01st of November 2023 for the youth to submit their projects. The Challenge closed on the 01 st of March 2024 and […]
The Belgian festival season has begun – Fly to #Belgium with #BrusselsAirlines
(Posted 15th April 2024) Brussels Airport is the home base of #BrusselsAirlines – a long time partner of ATCNews Festival season has kicked off! It’s time to dance again! The Belgian festival season is finally back! Artists and festivalgoers all over the world come together to celebrate their love for music. From […]
#BrusselsAirlines and #Skywings Flight Training start new training for cadet pilots
(Posted 12th April 2024) Future pilots can be recruited by Brussels Airlines even before their pilot training starts. Brussels Airlines launches a new partnership with Skywings, a flight training academy based in Antwerp. The program allows cadet pilots to be recruited by the airline even before they have started their training. Skywings […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park: Ebb and Flow Rest Camp reopens!
(Posted 12th April 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Ebb and Flow Rest Camp in the Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park has been reopened. The Rest Camp was temporarily closed due to flooding since 09 April 2024. The accommodation facilities… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South African National Parks: Removal of bat houses in Kruger National Park!
(Posted 12th April 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that, following consultation with internal divisions such as tourism operations, scientific and conservation services, it has started a project to remove all bat houses in Kruger National Park. The operation aims to minimise the number of bats that roost inside the National Park’s Rest Camps. […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair increases flights between Johannesburg Bloemfontein!
(Posted 12th April 2024) South African regional low cost-carrier FlySafair is set to introduce an additional flight to its existing route between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Bram Fisher International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontein. Currently the airline offers Friday and Sunday flights between the two cities. The new flight on… READ MORE
#Uganda set for more hospitality training
(Posted 12th April 2024) Hotel Link Solutions @HLSUganda training experts bring hospitality, tourism & business digital skills training workshops tol the #SseseIslands hospitality stakeholders. The training aims to boost digital /ICT skills for hospitality, tourism, leisure & related business across #Kalangala. The event is set for early next week, Monday the 15th and […]
#Seychelles small hotels rally to increase visibility with aim of increasing their viability
(Posted 12th April 2024) Seychelles’ small hotels industry have come together to form their own association to open a cooperation avenue with the island’s government and to work as one meet head on their challenges. SSHEA (the small hotel’s association) is regrouping hotels of 25 keys and under which are by law […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Proflight Zambia announces 2024 flight schedule to Kafue National Park!
(Posted 12th April 2024) Zambian scheduled airline Proflight Zambia has announced its annual scheduled flights to Kafue National Park, the oldest and largest of Zambia’s National Parks. Effective 01 June 2024, the airline will connect Kenneth Kaunda International Airpot (LUN) in Lusaka and Chunga Airfield in the Kafue National Park, with a three-times-weekly service on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to run until… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 12th April 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Kitesurf – Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival July 24 to 28
(Posted 12th April 2024) Questions to Oswald Smith, godfather of the 9th edition of the Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival “Whether it’s competition or travel, it’s a gateway to the world” Last year, the Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival was popular for its return after three years of absence due to the health […]
#BrusselsAirlines – A Day in the Life of a Passport and Security Inspector
(Posted 12th April 2024) By Katrijn Aerts / Talent Acquisition Partner at Brussels Airlines via LinkedIn I recently had the incredible opportunity to shadow some of our amazing Passport and Security Inspectors (PSIs) at Brussels Airlines, and let me tell you, it was an eye-opening experience! Our PSI colleagues are the example […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours due to stocktaking at the end of April 2024!
(Posted 12th April 2024) The Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that due to monthly stocktaking all shops in the National Park will have to temporarily change its operating hours on selected dates at the end of April 2024. The shops at Nossob Rest Camp (on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Rainforest in the Victoria Falls National Park to temporarily close on 15th April!
(Posted 11th April 2024) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has informed the public on behalf of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) on “x” that the rainforest in the Victoria Falls National Park in Victoria Falls will temporarily close because of a “special event” happening the National Park on… READ MORE
WTM Africa 2024 opens with a bang
(Posted 11th April 2024) Record-breaking attendance marks Africa Travel Week’s triumphant return! This year’s event in Cape Town shattered forecasts with a staggering 53% surge in attendees from 88 nations worldwide. This remarkable growth positions Africa as a formidable force in the global tourism landscape. The addition of first-time participants from […]
Take a look at the line-up of speakers participating in #AviaDevAfrica2024
(Posted 11th April 2024) We are delighted to share the lineup of speakers who will be participating in the AviaDev 2024 programme. AviaDev has always been committed to bringing together industry experts and thought leaders to explore the latest trends and innovations in aviation. Confirmed Speakers include: THE HONOURABLE JOHN MUTORWA Deputy […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Major upgrade projects in Etosha National Park and Hardap National Park!
(Posted 11th April 2024) The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has announced that it is currently engaged in the renovation of three of the four main entrance gates to Etosha National Park. Anderson Gate on the southern end of the National Park,… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban: Eleven beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 11th April 2024) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 09 April 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists, 12 […]
Elephant deaths trigger Kenyan call for Tanzania to curb hunts
(Posted 11th April 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Reuters, Duncan Miriri In the rolling grasslands of the Amboseli National Park, conservationists fret about an emerging threat to Kenyan elephants that are crucial to its tourism business: licensed hunters across the border in Tanzania. The two East African neighbours […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 11th April 2024) CCA IN THE NEWS CONFIRMED AFRICAN HEADS OF GOVERNMENT – 2024 U.S.-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT Corporate Council on Africa Corporate Council on Africa is pleased to announce that seven African Heads of Government have confirmed their participation in the Summit with more expected, including President Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi of […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 11th April 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Vanilla Islands Welcomes Royal Caribbean
(Posted 11th April 2024) In the context of renewal and recovery marking the tourism industry after the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the cruise sector shows encouraging signs of recovery. Globally or in the Indian Ocean, the year 2023 marked a decisive turning point, with a dynamic resurgence of activity. In this […]
African Tourism and Hospitality Investment Workshop event update
(Posted 11th April 2024) The team of ATHW2024 is re-introducing their team of coaches in their expert-led masterclass for a well-packed intensive training session at #ATHW2024. Gain valuable insights and strategists in building a rock-solid management team that investors require in a business with one of the best in the game Adedayo […]
Airbus shareholders approve all resolutions at 2024 AGM
(Posted 11th April 2024) Airbus SE shareholders approved all resolutions at the Company’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday, 10th of April in Amsterdam. Resolutions included the renewal of the three-year Board mandate of Chairman René Obermann and those of fellow non-executive directors Victor Chu, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu and Amparo Moraleda. Mr. Obermann […]
Molori Mashuma Opens for its First Season
(Posted 10th April 2024) Molori Mashuma, Located in Zimbabwe’s Magical Mana Pools, Opens for its First Season Molori Safari, an esteemed name in luxury safari experiences, opens its new sister property, Molori Mashuma, an exclusive six tented camp nestled within the Mashuma Pan in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe, for its first full season, […]
From crisis to catalyst: #Nairobi’s #hospitality sector is thriving
(Posted 10th April 2024) Hospitality has bounced back remarkably after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as one of the best-performing asset classes in 2023. This resurgence is particularly notable in Nairobi. The strategic position of Kenya’s capital city serves as an East African hub for various industries, including corporate, government, […]
