TravelComments.com – This town in the Western Cape has the cleanest air in South Africa!
(Posted 15th March 2023) Swiss air quality technology company IQAir yesterday (14 March 2023) released the 5th Annual World Air Quality Report, which reveals details of the world’s most polluted countries, territories, and regions in 2022. For this year’s report, data from more than 30,000 air quality monitoring stations across 7,323 locations in 131 countries, […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 15th March 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
Plan your city trip or holiday from #BrusselsAirport
(Posted 14th March 2023) Brussels Airport is the home base of #BrusselsAirlines Brussels Airlines flies daily between Brussels and Entebbe / Uganda, twice a week via Bujumbura / Burundi and five times a week via Kigali / Rwanda New: Vueling to Sevilla Looking for an unforgettable, low-cost city trip in the […]
Rolls-Royce Announces New Leadership for #Africa
(Posted 14th March 2023) Rolls-Royce plc earlier today announced the appointment of John Kelly to the position of President – Middle East, Türkiye and Africa (META), with immediate effect. Before this role, John spent six years as Senior Vice President of Europe, the Middle East and Africa for the Group’s Civil Aerospace […]
Top Luxury Travel Buyers Look Forward to ILTM Africa 2023
(Posted 14th March 2023) ? At least 52 leading luxury buyers from across the world will be attending ILTM Africa this year, 88% of which are new to the event. ? Golf Tourism, EQUAL Africa LUXE and Luxury travel trends top the agenda. Leading luxury travel buyers, including Virtuoso and Select, will […]
#SITA joins hands with #Volocopter to develop digital infrastructure for #Vertiports
(Posted 14th March 2023) Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), and SITA, the world’s leading IT provider to the air transport industry, have entered a partnership, with SITA selected as Volocopter’s preferred digital and IT systems partner for vertiports. Under the agreement, SITA has become the latest investor to join […]
Maximise Your Airport Real Estate by attending #AviaDevAfrica2023 in #Nairobi #Kenya
(Posted 14th March 2023) Maximise Your Airport Real Estate Real estate development could act as a catalyst for the successful future of many African airports. It was reported that whilst airport revenues dropped by 43% between 2019 to 2020, income from real estate remained robust and dropped ‘only’ 12% according to the ACI Airport […]
#WTMAfrica2023 – For success all you have to do is show up
(Posted 14th March 2023) Less than 4 weeks to go Dear ATCNews Readers, As the saying goes, 80% of success is just showing up. Do it in a big way and secure your stand at WTM Africa 2023 – with under four weeks to go it is now or never! Here’s why […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Name changes for 2 more towns in the Eastern Cape!
(Posted 14th March 2023) The South African Department of Sports, Arts and Culture has gazetted new name changes for South Africa. According to Government Gazette Vol. 693 No. 48191 (10 March 2023), former Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa officially approved the following geographical names, in terms of Section 10 (2) of the South African […]
TravelComments.com – #South Africa: #FlySafair to launch flights to #Zanzibar!
(Posted 14th March 2023) South African low cost airline FlySafair is set to introduce flights to Zanzibar in Tanzania. The flights will be between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar City on the island of Zanzibar. Bookings are now open and flights will commence on… READ MORE
Nominations Open for 2023 #IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards
(Posted 14th March 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the opening of nominations for the 2023 IATA Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Nominations will be accepted from all individuals or organizations working in the aviation value chain and will close at 23:59 CET on 19th of April 2023. The annual awards program […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 14th March 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
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 13th March 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update – at least for the time being – now be filed only twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the daily […]
St.Ange received the ‘LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR PROMOTION OF THE TRAVEL TRADE’
(Posted 13th March 2023) Alain St.Ange, the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine and Edmund Bartlett, the Jamaican Minister of Tourism were both honoured at the PATWA International Travel Awards at this year’s ITB Tourism Trade Fair in Berlin and handed a life time achievement award. PRESS: You are […]
#AHIF2023 confirms list of speakers at #Nairobi event and #Kenya’s Mohammed Hersi ranks prominently among them
(Posted 13th March 2023) First 20 Speakers Confirmed For AHIF in Nairobi We are delighted to announce our first 20 senior industry thought leaders who will engage in enlightening conversations at the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum. Discussions will inspire, uncover investment opportunities and make an impact for the future of the African hospitality industry. You […]
World Travel Market Africa: Can you afford *not* to be there?
(Posted 13th March 2023) World Travel Market Africa: Can you afford *not* to be there? Dear ATCNews Readers, Cape Town Tourism, Lift and the Vineyard Hotel are just a few of the hallmark exhibitors which recognise the visibility that exhibiting at World Travel Market Africa brings to their brand. Don’t let your […]
#AFRAA announces next #SkyConnect Leadership Dialogue
(Posted 13th March 2023) Compliments of the New Year! Eng. Joao Jorge, Chief Executive Officer – LAM Mozambique and Chairperson of AFRAA Executive Committee takes the stage at the March edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session scheduled for 15th of March 2023. Join AFRAA for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue Eng. Jorge […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Addo Elephant National Park steps up entry and exit measures!
(Posted 13th March 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the new, stricter entry and exit measures at Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape, which got introduced in July 2022, will be stepped up soon to include the… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Zambia Airways to launch flights to Zimbabwe!
(Posted 13th March 2023) The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights to Zimbabawe. The airline will launch flights between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimbabwe. Effective… READ MORE
#Kenya – Air Travel made affordable as the low season, aka green season approaches
(Posted 13th March 2023) Hey there! Tunakupeleka wapi this month? Visit their website at www.jambojet.com to book your flight today. Update: They now allow children over 5 years old to fly on their own You can book a child’s ticket by simply downloading and filling out the UMNR form on their […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 13th March 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
Alain St. Ange concludes #ITB2023 with more successful meetings
(Posted 11th March 2023) Hon. Hamat Bah, the Minister of Tourism and Culture of The Gambia met with Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who is now the head of his Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy during the ITB Tourism Trade Fair in Berlin. The Gambia’s Tourism […]
TravelComments.com – Limpopo: Marakele National Park gets a swimming pool!
(Posted 11th March 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Bontle Camping Site in the Marakele National Park now has a swimming pool and a jungle gym. The official opening of the new facilities took place after the 2023 Powerade Marakele Marathon on 04 March 2023. The pool will be made available to all… READ MORE
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 10th March 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update – at least for the time being – now be filed only twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the daily […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: MR118 (Rosh Pinah to Oranjemund) has been reopened!
(Posted 10th March 2023) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia’s road sector, has informed the public that the MR118 (Rosh Pinah to Oranjemund) has been reopened for public use on 08 March 2023. The water levels of the Orange River have subsided significantly to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to selected museums on Human Rights Day!
(Posted 10th March 2023) Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to selected museums in Cape Town on Human Rights Day (21 March 2023). This includes the Bo-Kaap Museum (71 Wale Street), Slave Lodge (Corner Adderley and Wale Streets), the… READ MORE
Alain St. Ange meets Team #Ghana at #ITB2023 to discuss destination marketing
(Posted 10th March 2023) The Team at the Ghana Stand at ITB 2023, which was being led by Ben Anane-Nsiah, the Deputy CEO (General Services) and Agnes Yeboah Badu, the Principal Marketing Officer welcomed Alain St.Ange, Ghana’s new consultant to the Ghana Stand in the Africa Hall to discuss tourism and how Africa […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 10th March 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
TravelComments.com – Bontebok National Park: Breede River Campsite temporarily closed!
(Posted 09th March 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Breede River Campsite inside the Bontebok National Park is temporarily closed. The Breede River, which flows through the National Park, is currently overflowing and as a result, taking the visitor’s safety into account, SANParks has decided to close the campsite adjacent to the river bank. The Breede River […]
Fairmont Expands its Footprint in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Posted 09th March 2023) The property has recently been purchased by Kasada Hospitality Fund LP (“Kasada”), the leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to hospitality in Sub-Saharan Africa Featuring an extraordinary location, on the vibrant V&A Waterfront, between an international yacht marina and the working harbour, with the breath-taking Table […]
