Hamburg Sustainability Conference spotlights youth entrepreneurship in Africa
(Posted 15th October 2024) African youth entrepreneurs supported the by African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) took center stage at the Hamburg Sustainability Conference on Monday. During a session, titled “Empowering Young Entrepreneurs in Africa,” executives of the African Development Bank and its partner the African Guarantee Fund, as well as young African […]
Africa Aviation Innovation Summit 2024, 17 – 18 October, Nairobi – Kenya
(Posted 15th October 2024) Kenya Airways and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have the pleasure to stage the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit, scheduled to be held from 17-18 October 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit provides a forum for African aviation leaders and stakeholders to meet and forge ways of leveraging innovation for […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways (SAA): More flights to key destinations!
(Posted 15th October 2024) South African flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced a significant increase in its flight frequencies to key African destinations, starting next month. Starting in November 2024, SAA will operate 12 weekly flights to both… READ MORE
Uganda signs major construction deal with Turkish company
(Posted 14th October 2024) Standard gauge electric railway line to be built between the Kenyan border in Malaba to Kampala (Phase 1) Turkish construction company Yapi Merkezi and Uganda government sign contract for the SGR extension to link Kampala to the Kenyan capital Nairobi and the Indian Ocean port city of Mombasa […]
Wildlife populations decline 73 percent over past half-century, report says
(Posted 14th October 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Al Jazeera Wildlife populations across the globe have shrunk by more than 70 percent over the past half-century, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The conservation charity published a stocktake on Thursday, assessing more than 5,000 species of mammals, […]
5 must-have courses in 2024 for Civil Aviation Authorities & ANSPs.
(Posted 14th October 2024) 2024 Essentials to Improve Your ANSPs & Civil Aviation Authorities Skills State Safety Program (SSP) Implementation Explore Classroom > Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS) Explore Classroom > Explore Virtual Classroom > Human Factors in Aviation Explore Classroom > Explore Virtual Classroom > Regulatory and Operational Management of […]
GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star set to accelerate world’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy
(Posted 14th October 2024) GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star set to accelerate world’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) economy with market projected to reach $2.7 trillion by 2032 GITEX GLOBAL the world’s largest tech and startup event, takes centre stage in the UAE as of today with this year’s 44th edition […]
Tanzania Pushes for More Elephant Hunting Permits Amid Controversy
(Posted 14th October 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and allAfrica Tanzanian authorities are moving to issue more hunting permits for elephants, despite rising international calls to ban trophy hunting near its border with Kenya. Because of the country’s initiative, the number of legal elephant kills has increased over the […]
WWF report offers glimmer of conservation hope — yet warns of a planet in peril
(Posted 14th October 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Anne Nzouankeu, David Akana, MongaBay With recent conservation efforts and the involvement of Indigenous peoples and local communities in managing protected areas, forest elephant populations are on the verge of stabilizing. This is, among other things, what emerges from the “Living Planet […]
Comic Con Africa 2024 draws 70,000 visitors
(Posted 13th October 2024) Comic Con Africa, which took place from the 26 th to the 29 th of September, drew 70,000 visitors to the Johannesburg Expo Centre, making it one of the biggest pop culture and gaming festivals on the continent. “When you break Comic Con Africa down by the numbers, […]
United Adds Eight New Destinations in Largest International Expansion in its History
(Posted 13th October 2024) United’s Summer 2025 schedule includes service to eight new cities: Dakar, Senegal Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal; Faro, Portugal. United Airlines has announced the largest international expansion in its history with service to eight new cities. Starting in May 2025, […]
Tourism Sector: SuperBridge Summit 2024 attracts prominent industry leaders and announces key speakers
(Posted 13th October 2024) The summit, to take place on October 15th and 16th, 2024, at the One&Only One Za’abeel Hotel, Dubai, will foster collaboration and dialogue on critical global issues The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the SuperBridge Council have announced the diverse lineup of its key speakers for the second […]
TravelComments.com – Mthatha Airport (UTT): Flight disruptions expected due to inclement weather conditions!
(Posted 12th October 2024) Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), the company that provides air traffic, navigation, training and associated services within South Africa, has informed the public that inclement weather conditions are currently affecting operations at Mthatha Airport (UTT) in Mthatha in South Africa’s Eastern Cape…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – eSwatini: Eswatini Air launches a complimentary shuttle service to/from King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)!
(Posted 12th October 2024) The flag carrier of the Kingdom of eSwatini, Eswatini Air, is set to introduce a complimentary shuttle service for all its passengers travelling to and from King Mswati III International Airport (SHO). The shuttle stops include Mbabane, Ezulwini, Matsapha, and Manzini. Eswatini Air’s new shuttle service will commence operations on… READ MORE
First of four Airbus A350-1000 scheduled for delivery to Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 12th October 2024) Ethiopian Airlines will take delivery of Africa’s first Airbus A350-1000 this October. The airline ordered initially four of the largest A350 family member in 2022. The new aircraft has already been registered as ET-BAW and is configured in a two class layout of 46 seats in business class and […]
Uganda Airlines commences recruitment for positions in the UK
(Posted 12th October 2024) Uganda’s national airline has began to recruit staff ahead of their launch of flights to London (Gatwick) in preparations for their flights to launch. While no specific date has been mentioned as yet for the long awaited services to the UK is the recruitment a clear pointer towards […]
Kenya Airways announces suspension of flights to Mogadishu
(Posted 11th October 2024) As per the letter shown above has Kenya’s national airline suspended their flights from Nairobi to Mogadishu, effective next Monday 14th of October. No additional information could be obtained over and above the ‘operational challenges’ mentioned in the letter nor what kind of ‘operational challenges’ the airline encountered […]
Qatar Executive and Qatar Airways Privilege Club Announce First-of-Its-Kind Partnership
(Posted 11th October 2024) Qatar Executive and Qatar Airways Privilege Club are proud to announce a new partnership that will bring exclusive benefits to loyalty members. Propelling innovation in the loyalty and private charter industry, Qatar Airways’ Privilege Club members and Qatar Executive clients will have an opportunity to collect and spend Avios when flying […]
ILTM Africa 2025 moves to new venue at Norval Foundation
(Posted 11th October 2024) International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTMA) is proud to announce that its highly anticipated 2025 event, themed ‘Ignite Africa with Luxury Travel’, will be held at the prestigious Norval Foundation in Cape Town from 06 to 08 April. This move from Kirstenbosch Gardens marks an exciting new chapter for ILTM […]
NAIROBI TO HOST AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION SUMMIT AND CHALLENGE FROM 2025 TO 2027.
(Posted 11th October 2024) Kenya reinforces its position as a hub of African tourism as its vibrant capital city of Nairobi has been selected to host the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (AYTIS) for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027. This prestigious Pan-African event is dedicated to promoting and uplifting […]
United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Year-Round Flights Between Dakar and Washington D.C.
(Posted 11th October 2024) United Airlines today announced plans to further expand its Africa route network with the introduction of a new nonstop year-round three-times weekly service between Dakar and Washington, D.C., the airline’s first ever service between Senegal and the United States. Starting 24th of May 2025 (subject to government approval), United […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 11th October 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS United Adds Eight New Destinations in Largest International Expansion in History United Starting in May 2025, United will launch five new nonstop flights* from its hub in Newark/New York to destinations no other U.S. airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal and Faro, Portugal. The airline is also adding […]
ILTM Africa 2025 ignites luxury and art at new Norval Foundation venue
(Posted 10th October 2024) Exciting news for the luxury travel world! ILTM Africa 2025 is relocating to the stunning Norval Foundation in Cape Town. This new venue beautifully merges luxury tourism with contemporary African art, setting the stage for an unforgettable event. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis sums it up perfectly: “Long known […]
5 Weeks to go! The highly anticipated AFRAA 56th Annual General Assembly, 17 – 19 November 2024 – Cairo, Egypt
(Posted 10th October 2024) Register for the 56th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) hosted by EgyptAir scheduled to take place from 17 – 19 November 2024 at the Hilton Heliopolis Hotel in Cairo, Egypt under the high patronage of the Ministry of Civil Aviation of Egypt. Benefits of attending the AFRAA 56th AGA […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (October 2024 to February 2025)!
(Posted 10th October 2024) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period October 2024 to February 2025. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently still in a neutral state and is predicted to weaken further. Current predictions indicate… READ MORE
IATA WFS-WPS: Aligning for the Future
(Posted 10th October 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that “Aligning for the Future” is the theme of the joint 2024 IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event takes place on 30-31 October 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is the host […]
TravelComments.com – 5th World Culinary Awards: South Africa named Africa’s Best Culinary Destination 2024!
(Posted 10th October 2024) The winners of the 5th World Culinary Awards, the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the culinary industry, have been announced. South Africa was crowned Africa’s Best Culinary Destination 2024, while Cape Town was named Africa’s Best Culinary City Destination 2024…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Mopani Rest Camp to experience water disruption!
(Posted 09th October 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that Mopani Rest Camp in Kruger National Park will experience water disruption on… READ MORE
World Spa Awards reveals the best in spa and wellness for 2024
(Posted 09th October 2024) World Spa Awards – the global initiative to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed the coveted winners of its landmark 10th annual programme. Winners for 2024 include New York’s WORLD SPA, which took the title for ‘World’s Best Day Spa’. Switzerland’s Alpine […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Bad weather grounds flights at King Phalo Airport (ELS)!
(Posted 09th October 2024) The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) just announced that due to adverse weather conditions in East London in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, all inbound and outbound flights have been postponed at King Phalo Airport (ELS) today, 08 October 2024, until… READ MORE
