#EthiopianAirlines Inaugurates a second Aviation Academy Campus in Hawassa
(Posted 06th February 2023) Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, has inaugurated a new aviation training center in the city of Hawassa. The new aviation training center in Hawassa will serve as the second campus for Ethiopian Aviation Academy and will currently be providing pilot trainee programs. The facility accommodates […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 06th February 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
#Zanzibar Commission for Tourism set for exhibition next week
(Posted 04th February 2023) The Zanzibar Tourism Investment & Travel Exhibition will be held from 9th to 11th February at the Peace Memorial Museum in Zanzibar with a Theme of GREENER ZANZIBAR, Promoting Sustainable & Eco Tourism Get in touch with us NOW via +255676303880 . The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism are hosting the […]
#Zambia – The History of Luangwa Valley
(Posted 04th February 2023) By Gill Staden Gill Staden, in the past a regular contributor to ATCNews, has now published another book about Zambia, focusing on the Luangwa Valley. For anyone interested to visit Zambia but also for tour and safari operators and guides, this is a very valuable addition to their […]
#IATA – Fly Net Zero Update
(Posted 04th February 2023) SAF As we turned to 2023, in Europe, the NATO pipeline supplying Brussels Airport with kerosene was opened on 1 January for the transport of SAF. Brussels Airlines transported the very first batch of sustainable aviation fuel transported via this route on the same day at Brussels Airport. Teesside International Airport has […]
#BloodIvory – Half a ton discovered in Vietnamese harbour raid
(Posted 04th February 2023) By China.org.cn Vietnamese authorities have seized nearly half a ton of ivory smuggled by sea, local media reported on Friday. The customs and coast guard authorities of the northern city of Hai Phong found a container carrying a total of 117 pieces of ivory tusks, weighing 490 kilograms, mixed […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 03rd February 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 – South Africa: Africa’s southernmost freshwater lake to expand Agulhas National Park!
(Posted 03rd February 2023) To commemorate World Wetlands Day 2023, South African National Parks (SANParks) announced the expansion of the Agulhas National Park with the inclusion of Soetendalsvlei, Africa’s southernmost freshwater lake. Through a generous donation, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) took ownership of the Vissersdrift property for incorporation into the Agulhas National Park in 2022. This move has secured 90% of the Soetendalsvlei wetland […]
Alain St. Ange captures his audience aboard ‘The World’
(Posted 03rd February 2023) Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine delivered his address to the passengers of the Cruiseship THE WORLD in the ship’s main auditorium, xxcc. The address was simultaneously also beamed to the residences on board and was filmed for viewing by passengers […]
#MalawiTourism announces that the 4th edition of ‘Takulandurani’ will be held in 2023
(Posted 03rd February 2023) Malawi’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife has confirmed that the 4th edition of the country’s international tourism trade expo, known as Takulandurani‘ will be held this year. During the past years did the trade show fall victim to the global COVID19 pandemic, as did many similar national tourism trade […]
A Safari Like No Other – Welcome to Classic Zambia in 2023
(Posted 03rd February 2023) Are you looking for a safari experience that truly immerses you in the heart of Africa? Look no further than Classic Zambia Safaris. We understand that for many of our guests, the greatest luxury of all is the experience. That’s why we’ve created a portfolio of welcoming camps […]
#ElewanaCollection’s Special ‘Limited Time’ Offers for 2023
(Posted 03rd February 2023) Applicable to new bookings only Offer valid for bush properties only All confirmed bookings are non-refundable and full cancellation fees will apply Not combinable with any other special offer Circuit discount does not apply Applicable to non-resident bookings only Subject to availability Terms and conditions apply Offer valid […]
#Boeing’s last #B747 takes to the skies
(Posted 03rd February 2023) After more than 50 years of production, the final 747, a 747-8 freighter, took its final bows and departed Boeing with great fanfare earlier this week. Check out highlights from the final celebration event and the flyaway below. Watch the final 747 depart Boeing Watch […]
#AFRAA’s February SkyConnect Leadership Dialogue with Mr. Allen Onyema, CEO – Air Peace
(Posted 03rd February 2023) Compliments of the New Year! Mr. Allen Onyema, Chief Executive Officer – Air Peace takes the stage at the February edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session scheduled for 08th of February 2023. Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Mr. Onyema as he shares the outlook of […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 03rd February 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
#Ethiopian increases #Accra flights from daily to 11 a week
(Posted 03rd February 2023) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful aviation group, has announced an increase in flights from Addis Ababa to Accra / Ghana. The additional four flights will become effective on the 26th of March this year and all 11 services will operate nonstop between the two capitals. The four […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Boardwalk maintenance at Maclear’s Beacon!
(Posted 02nd January 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that boardwalk maintenance currently underway at Maclear’s Beacon on top of Table Mountain in the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town. The maintenance work is expected to be finished on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Section of DR3660 in the Oshana region closed due to flooding!
(Posted 02nd February 2023) Namibia’s Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country’s road sector, has informed the public that a section of the District Road 3660 (DR3660) in the Oshana region, from Shipepe to Oontanadhambinga, is currently closed due to flooding. The DR3660 branches off to Main Road 92 between Ongwediva and Ondangwa and is approximately 1.6 kilometres from […]
Inspire, Invest and make an Impact at the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum 2023
(Posted 02nd January 2023) Inspire the next generation of leaders Invest in the growth of Africa Impact the region’s hospitality landscape We are thrilled to share this years theme for AHIF “Inspire, Invest, Impact.” The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum is the leading hospitality investment conference that connects business leaders from the international and local markets, […]
#EthiopianAirlines set to de-link #Harare and #Lusaka and offer nonstop flights from and to #Addis
(Posted 02nd February 2023) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful aviation group, has announced positive news for both Zambia and Zimbabwe. Flights from and to Addis Ababa will, effective 26th of March, be de-linked and turned into nonstop services. This will give visitors to either Zimbabwe or Zambia a one stop option […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 02nd February 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS #EthiopianAirlines is the Official Airline of the 2023 U.S.-Africa Business Summit Corporate Council on Africa CCA is pleased to announce Ethiopian Airlines as the official airline of the 2023 U.S.-Africa Business Summit. “As one of the leading carriers in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines continually is seeking […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted o2nd February 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
Toggle Market’s B2B ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ continues its expansion across the African continent
(Posted 01st February 2023) Toggle Market’s B2B ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ continues its expansion across the African continent and now launches in #Rwanda Toggle Market’s B2B BNPL product Toggle Finance is aimed at SMEs seeking trade finance alternatives across multiple industry sectors, and is also available for all qualified customers of its marketplace Toggle Hospitality With […]
What’s happening at WTM Africa 2023?
(Posted 01st February 2023) What’s New at WTM Africa 2023 We’ve been hard at work ensuring this year’s show lives up to its name as the leading B2B tourism trade exhibition in Africa. With a fresh jam-packed programme, here’s a preview of what it entails: 2023 Speaker programme Our speaker programme is […]
#ColobusConservation – Your feedback is requested
(Posted 01st February 2023) We want to engage with you better! Colobus Conservation is very grateful for the help you have accorded us through the years. In 2020, we were about to close operations and all of you in your own way made sure that we kept running. In 2023, we want to […]
Africa Tourism Partners collaborates with eCornell, Cornell University
(Posted 01st February 2023) Register to attend the Innovation Summit Africa Tourism Partners collaborates with eCornell, Cornell University We are happy to announce that Africa Tourism Partners has partnered with eCornell, Cornell University with the objective to collectively support the Africa Tourism Innovation Hub to be established and hosted at the Durban […]
#Airbus and #QatarAirways settle dispute out of court
(Posted 01st February 2023) Qatar Airways and Airbus are pleased to have reached an amicable and mutually agreeable settlement in relation to their legal dispute over A350 surface degradation and the grounding of A350 aircraft. A repair project is now underway and both parties look forward to getting these aircraft safely back […]
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: Resumption of toll fee collections at N2 oThongati and uMvoti toll plazas postponed!
(Posted 01st February 2023) The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), a South African parastatal responsible for the management, maintenance and development of South Africa’s proclaimed National Road network which includes many (not all!) National (“N”) and some Provincial and Regional (“R”) route segments, has announced that the resumption of toll fee collections at N2 oThongathi Mainline and uMvoti toll […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company has changed operating times!
(P0sted 01st February 2023) The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has announced that the operating times for its cable car transportation system to the top of Table Mountain in Cape Town have changed (“summer hours”). Effective today (01 February 2023) and until 30 April 2023 the operting times – weather permitting – are as follows:… READ MORE
#Zanzibar Summit – Have You Signed Up Yet?
(Posted 01st February 2023 The first Zanzibar Summit is now just over 3 weeks away and spots have been filling up fast – as have bookings for trade visitors. For relevant information visit https://z-summit.com/ to find details on participants and programme.
