Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 12th April 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Power: B2Gold chooses Cat and Barloworld for solar option in Namibia Canadian Mining Journal Caterpillar today announced that B2Gold Corp. has selected Caterpillar and Cat dealer Barloworld to supply 7 MW of solar power at the Otjikoto mine in this African republic… Read more>> InMobi and Coca-Cola win MMA Smarties […]
Magical Kenya News – April 2023
(Posted 12th April 2023) Tourism Numbers : Good Prospects in 2023 as Kenya records 59% increase in arrivals Tourism arrivals into Kenya in the past two months of the year rose by 59.3% compared to same period last year, signaling good tidings for the sector. During the period (January and February), Kenya […]
WTMAfrica2023 – And The Winners Are …
(Posted 12th April 2023) WTM Africa 2023 celebrated the champions of Responsible Tourism on the African continent on 4 April 2023 by announcing the winners of the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2023. These annual awards highlight and promote the very best practices in sustainability and responsibility in the tourism industry. The […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Durban Funworld to cease operations!
(Posted 12th April 2023) Durban Funworld, a well-known beachfront amusement park on Durban’s Golden Mile, is set to close after after 75 years in its current location. The park will shut down at the end of the trading day on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – #TAZARA: Temporary suspension of passenger train services in #Zambia!
(Posted 12th April 2023) The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that passenger train operations in Zambia have been suspended until further notice. This is due to an accident involving a rescue crane, which dislocated… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 12th 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
#Seychelles: New Marriott Resort opens on main island of Mahe
(Posted 11th April 2023) The newly opened ‘Laila’, operated by Marriott International under its Tribute Portfolio, offers guests 84 rooms. The resort offers a relaxed atmosphere with an extensive garden and plants, some of which are endemic to Seychelles, growing on all levels of the resort and its facilities. Among the […]
Mark the Date: 79th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit, 4-6 June 2023, Istanbul, Türkiye
(Posted 11th April 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, The 79th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will take place from 04th to 06th of June 2023 in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Pegasus Airlines and co-hosted by AnadoluJet. Program Highlights: CEO Insights Panel, as well as panel discussions on […]
TravelComments.com – Angola: TAAG & GOL (Brazil) sign a codeshare agreement!
(Posted 11th April 2023) The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, and Brazilian low-cost airline GOL Linhas Aéreas have signed a codeshare agreement. Under the new agreement, which becomes effective on 17 April 2023, TAAG will add its flight code to… READ MORE
Wildlife wonders of the small cats
(Posted 11th 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/2001469714/wildlife-wonders-of-the-small-cats While visiting wildlife spaces, many visitors focus on the ‘big five’, and are oblivious to the ‘small cats’. Like their ‘big five’ cousins, they face the threat of habitat loss, […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 11th 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
#Kenya’s Rural Women in Modern Agriculture: Empowering Women, Building Communities
(Posted 10th April 2023) Article courtesy of Victoria Oucha, Senior Project Coordinator Rural Women in Modern Agriculture (RWIMA) In many parts of rural Kenya, women face numerous challenges in accessing the resources and opportunities they need to thrive in the agricultural sector. They lack training, access to credit, and supportive networks that […]
Agritourism Webinar on Global Agritourism Network (GAN) Launch
(Posted 10th April 2023) Photo By: Bear Cieri, Courtesy of Hello Burlington Register for the upcoming Webinar! Global Agritourism Network (GAN) Launch Tuesday, April 11th, 10-11am Eastern Time (US) Leading scholars and practitioners of agritourism have joined forces to form the Global Agritourism Network (GAN). This network of agritourism stakeholders (farmers, […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 10th April 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update now be filed twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the updates expand again to more editions. This update is sponsored […]
Vistara – The Inflight Magazine / A Taste of Paradise in Magical Mauritius
(Posted 09th April 2023) Vistara has announced 5 weekly flights betweeen Mumbai and Mauritius. – Vistara, India’s highly ranked full-service airline, is a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines. Vistara will operate direct flights 5 times a week between Mumbai and Mauritius. – Mauritius is the 15th international […]
#Safarilink updates on Zanzibar and Mombasa flights
(Posted 08th April 2023) MOMBASA AND ZANZIBAR SERVICE UPDATE MOMBASA AND ZANZIBAR SERVICE UPDATE Greetings from Safarilink, we are excited to announce a new Service to Mombasa effective from 11th of April. We also provide you with an update on our Zanzibar Services. Please contact our reservations at res@flysafarilink.com or marketing at marketing@flysafarilink.com for any […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 07th April 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update now be filed twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the updates expand again to more editions. This update is sponsored […]
Gorilla Highlands – taking a deep breath after a momentous Month of March
(Posted 07th April 2023) What a month March was … When the intensity of travel guest arrivals reduced a bit, we got ourselves crazy busy in other areas of our work. Tomorrow we are starting a well-needed break — happy Easter if you celebrate it! — to be followed by: the pilot phase […]
Alain St.Ange, Tourism Consultant from Seychelles to Ghana, meets Emmanuel Frimpong of Ghana Tourism Trade Organisations
(Posted 07th April 2023) Alain St.Ange, the globally known and respected tourism expert from the Seychelles who recently secured a consultancy mission with the Ghana Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture following an open bidding process as per World Bank program guidelines is forging ahead with his work in Accra. After official meeting […]
#Ghana Tourism sees return to near pre-pandemic levels
Ghana Tourism Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal confirms over $2.5 billion generated from 914, 892 international tourists in 2022 (Posted 07th April 2023) The West African country of Ghana, a giant in the field of Tourism, has reconsolidated it tourism performance and is set to […]
News from #Nagawa … aka Charlotte of #DiaryofaMuzungu
Eek! from the forest + Kampala news + Rob Walkerinterview loading… (Posted 07th April 2023) Hello from my forest nest (as my mum calls it!) It’s wonderful to reconnect with nature for a few weeks. Ahhhh, the simple pleasures of dawn chorus (and the snooze button!) Mind you, I confess: the sight of termites […]
WTM Africa 2023 explored consumer trends shaping the future of travel
(Posted 07th April 2023) The future of travel continues to be shaped by changing consumer needs and expectations, and today's travel industry must adapt to stay relevant. Delegates attending the World Travel Market Africa this week were introduced to several key consumer trends likely to impact the future of travel during which panelists […]
#AfricaTourismPartners: Prepare to hear leading, experienced, and highly respected industry professionals share their knowledge on a variety of panels and masterclasses.
(Posted 07th April 2023) SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR NEXT EVENTS What are the benefits of attending the Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge? The fifth edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge known as the continental platform for the youth in tourism to harness knowledge and influence from […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga: Middelpunt Nature Reserve declared as South Africa’s 29th Ramsar site!
(Posted 06th April 2023) The Middelpunt Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga has been declared a Wetland of International Importance (“Ramsar Site”) by the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, also known as the Ramsar Convention. This addition brings the number of South Africa’s Ramsar Sites to 29. The Middelpunt Nature Reserve is located along the headwaters of Lakenvleispruit, a stream in the Olifants River basin, approximately 14 […]
Azerbaijan Airlines orders 12 A320neo Family aircraft
(Posted 06th April 2023) The Azerbaijan flag carrier, Azerbaijan Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A320neo Family aircraft including A320neo and A321neo. The contract was signed at a ceremony held in Baku. These latest generation A320neo Family aircraft are part of the company’s fleet renewal strategy to operate […]
Africa Tourism Research Network (ATRN) launching in Ghana with an address by former Seychelles Tourism Minister Alain St.Ange
(Posted 06th April 2023) A body needed for Ghana as much as for Africa was successfully launched on Wednesday 05th of April 2023 in Accra. This Non political, Non religious and Non governmental Civil Society Organisation (CSO) is operating in the Tourism, Hospitality and Travel industries. ATRN is dedicated to advocating for higher […]
TravelComments.com – Easter 2023: Kruger National Park enforces daily gate quotas!
(Posted 06th April 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that daily quotas will once again apply at the entrance gates of Kruger National Park during the Easter long weekend as an increased number of visitors is expected. Three time slots have been introduced, of which day visitos can choose from. Visitors are urged […]
#AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues with Dr. Soumaya Ben Letaifa coming up
(Posted 06th April 2023) Compliments from AFRAA! Dr. Soumaya Ben Letaifa takes the stage at the April edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session scheduled for 12th April 2023 at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). Join us for another thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Dr. Ben Letaifa as she shares her thoughts on African […]
#WTMAfrica2023 – Here’s what you missed if you were not there …
(Posted 06th April 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, And so, the 2023 edition of World Travel Market comes to a close – three days of business meetings, world-class speaker sessions, and catching up with industry friends and colleagues. If you missed it, stay tuned on our Africa Travel Week Connect platform for some of […]
Rolling hills, roving wilderness of Ruma
(Posted 06th 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/2001468340/rolling-hills-roving-wilderness-of-ruma Recently I took a flight to Kisumu, followed by a road trip to Homa Bay County for a visit to Ruma National Park. I was enthusiastic about this adventure […]
