Leaders of Tomorrow in Travel Tech announce winners at World Travel Market Africa
(Posted 06th April 2023) A programme aimed at educating young people on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the future of work and society, has named its first international winners at World Travel Market (WTM) Africa. The students of Manenberg Secondary School in Cape Town, South Africa, took home top honours for […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 06th April 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS TDB Group and Finnfund Sign MOU to Collaborate on Promoting Sustainable Development Investments TDB Group The Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Finnfund, a Finnish development financier and impact investor, to […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 06th 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
Court Decision to Halt Schiphol Airport Flight Cuts is ‘Reprieve’ for Passengers, Airlines, and the Dutch Economy
(Posted 05th April 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reacted positively to the decision by the Dutch court to uphold the legal challenges lodged by IATA, KLM and other airlines against the Dutch government’s ‘experimental regulation’ to cut Schiphol airport’s flight limit to 460,000 from November 2023. IATA Director General Willie Walsh […]
Air Cargo Shows Signs of Improvement in February
(Posted 05th April 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand rose above pre-pandemic levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 7.5% compared to February 2022 (-8.3% for international operations). This was half the rate of annual decline […]
Serena Hotels offers great special for Easter at the Mombasa Serena Beach
(Posted 05th April 2023) Dear Travel Partner, As we enter the Easter Season, Serena Beach Resort and Spa is looking forward to host beach travelers and offer them a memorable holiday break. Below is the unit’s Easter rate card which we are sharing with you to provide your clients with an egg-citing beach […]
Africa Travel Week Trends Report reveals tourism drivers for 2023
(Posted 05th April 2023) Leisure travel, and particularly safari, is driving the recovery of travel and tourism in Africa. This according to the Africa Travel Week Trends report released this week at World Travel Market Africa, being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this week. Date released by research firm ForwardKeys […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 05th 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
Air Travel Growth Continues in February
(Posted 05th April 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong growth in air travel demand, based on February 2023 traffic results. Total traffic in February 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 55.5% compared to February 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.9% of February 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for […]
Africa Poised for Growth in Adventure Tourism Industry
(Posted 05th April 2023) Adventure tourism presents a significant opportunity for the tourism industry in Southern Africa and Africa, as highlighted by a panel discussion at WTM Africa on 03rd of April in the host City of Cape Town. The discussion brought together industry experts Julia Louw, Head of Leisure Tourism for the […]
Drive, skills and mentorship will assist small business growth in the tourism industry
(Posted 04th April 2023) A key question asked at WTM Africa today: How can small travel andtourism businesses become big businesses? Panel experts tackling the issue included: Septi Bukula,Founder and Director of Seeza Tourism Growth Network; Tshepo Matlou, Business Coach, Sobona; and Velma Corcoran, Regional Lead, Middle East Africa at Airbnb. Moderator […]
TravelComments.com – Eswatini: Extension of border operating hours for the 2023 Easter period!
(Posted 04th April 2023) The Ministry of Home Affairs of the Kingdom of eSwatini has announced that three of the country’s border posts with South Africa will operate extended hours during the Easter 2023 period. The Mahamba Border Post will operate from 07:00 until midnight on 06 April 2023, the… READ MORE
#VirungaNationalPark News
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#Fastjet launches flights to Hwange and Kariba
(Posted 04th April 2023) Fastjet Zimbabwe has today, Tuesday the 4th of April 2023 launched its additional domestic flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park. The new service routes bring to five the domestic destinations that the award-winning value-based airline now operates in Zimbabwe. Flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park are […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 04th 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
IATA’s “Focus Africa” to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development
(Posted 04th April 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private and public stakeholders to deliver measurable progress in six areas. “Africa accounts for […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 03rd 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 […]
W Marriott Makes its Debut in the Luxury Safari Segment with the Opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
(Posted 03rd April 2023) JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, marking the company’s highly anticipated debut in the luxury safari segment. Sitting within the Masai Mara National Reserve in Southwestern Kenya, one of Africa’s most renowned […]
#AfricaTravelWeek kicks off with #WTMAfrica2023
(Posted 03rd April 2023) WTM Africa 2023, the leading travel and tourism event in Africa, has officially opened its doors this morning, 03rd of April 2023. The show is back to pre-pandemic numbers with over 5,000 registrations, almost 600 exhibitors, 49 new countries, 200 expert speakers and over 80 hours of content sessions. […]
Lucy Maruhi hikes along the ‘Bolt’ River Gura
(Posted 03rd April 2023) Article courtesy of Jayne Rose Gacheri – first published in the The Standard / Kenya www.standardmedia.co.ke Pictures courtesy of Lucy Maruhi My hiking escapades have taken me to dozens of destinations, but I have never done a riverbank hike. So I was excited when I read about […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 03rd 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
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
(Posted 01st April 2023) THE LATEST NEWS FROM ZAMBIATOURISM.COM All Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Lifted Here’s what the lifting of Zambia’s Covid-19 restrictions means for travellers… READ MORE Large New Family Unit Coming to South Luangwa Named ‘Sunset House’ for the site’s unbeatable views, this new […]
#AviAssist: Qualify for certificate of attendance with the Focus Sessions
(Posted 01st April 2023) Local ingenuity – learning from workarounds Join us this coming Wednesday, the 5th of April at 12:30 Central African Time for another episode of the Focus Sessions. We’ll be talking about how to benefit from local ingenuity or workarounds. Following demand from our viewers, we now offer the opportunity to secure a Certificate […]
Mauritius Tourism Consultant says relook at Vanilla Islands for long term solution
(Posted 01st April 2023) Dr Vanessa Gaitree Bheekhoo Gowreessunkar, a tourism expert on the tourism island of Mauritius has come out strongly to advocate the need for the island a relook at the Vanilla Islands concept for their marketing. The Doctor and tourism expert published a comprehensive study alongside Maximiliano Korstanje (Argentian) […]
(Posted 17th 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/2001470227/enjoy-culinary-delights-from-the-coast Sometimes a travel experience is not complete without experiencing the culture of a place. A trip to the coastal strip of East Africa would be incomplete if you did not […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 31st March 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 […]
TravelComments.com – Air China has resumed flights between China South Africa!
(Posted 31st March 2023) Air China, the flag carrier of the People’s Republic of China, has resumed flights to South Africa on 29 March 2023. The airline, which last flew to the country three years ago, just before the Covid-19 pandemic, operates… READ MORE
#AFRAA’s 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention set for Addis Abeba – Ethiopia in May
(Posted 31st March 2023) Only 5 Weeks to go! Have you registered for the 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention this year? 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 […]
Join us again at WTM Africa
(Posted 31st March 2023) We can’t wait to see you! Dear ATCNews Readers, If you’re yet to attend WTM Africa, now’s your chance! As we count down to the kick-off on 3 April at Cape Town’s CTICC, we’re calling all those who work in tourism to attend. Whether you’re well established or just starting […]
Emerging trends for the tourism Industry
(Posted 31st March 2023) EMERGING TOURISM TRENDS RESEARCH Africa Tourism Partners has commissioned African Response, an independent market research firm, to conduct a study on our behalf in order to better understand the emerging tourism trends in South Africa. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated and kept strictly confidential. Please on the link […]
