In the footsteps of King Charles at Karura Forest
(Posted 06th November 2023) Courtesy of and thanks fo Jayne Rose Gacheri – First published in The Standard / Nairobi / Kenya Have you ever visited and taken a leisure walk in Karura forest? Last week, King Charles III of Britain did so alongside Wanjira Mathai, the daughter of the globally […]
#TurkishAirlines returns to the #Seychelles
(Posted 04th November 2023) Turkish Airlines has launched flights once again between Istanbul – one of the world’s major hub airports – and the Seychelles. The airline will fly three times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, using an Airbus A330-300 for the service. The flight details were given as follows: […]
Free Routing Airspace in Africa inches closer to reality with trial flights kicking off on 2nd November 2023
(Posted 04th November 2023) Cooperation, collaboration, and commitment of stakeholders, including CANSO, AFRAA, IATA, ICAO, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), made free routing flights a reality for the first time in Africa on 02nd of November 2023. In the Free Routing Airspace (FRA) Trial kick-off workshop, participants coordinated with all relevant […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique: LAM – Mozambique Airlines to resume flights between Maputo Lisbon!
(Posted 03rd November 2023) The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM – Mozambique Airlines, has announced the resumption of direct non-stop flights to Portugal. Effective 12 December 2023, the airline wil operate three weekly flights between Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Maputo and… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Augrabies National Park: Unleaded fuel (ULP 95) & Diesel 50ppm unavalaible until further notice!
(Posted 03rd November 2023) According to a posting by Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, in the SANParks – Augrabies Falls Park facebook group, unleaded fuel (ULP 95) as well as the Diesel 50ppm is currently unavalaible in Augrabies Falls National Park until further notice. The next fuel station outside […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Number of malaria cases on the rise!
(Posted 03rd November 2023) The South African National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has announced that the malaria-endemic regions in South Africa are beginning to see increases in the number of malaria cases. The start of summer generally marks the start of the malaria season, due to higher temperatures and increased rainfall in the malaria transmission […]
#MKTE2023 and #EARTE2023 just weeks away now
(Posted 03rd November 2023) Kenya’s annual international tourism trade show, the Magical Kenya Travel Expo, is now just weeks away. This year the event will take place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in the heart of Nairobi, alongside the regional tourism trade show EARTE, adding much extra pull to the event […]
Liz Tapawa brings home global recognition for the Skal Club of Nairobi
(Posted 03rd November 2023) At the Skal Congress 2023 in Malaga / Spain was the Skal Club of Nairobi voted as the best club in the international Skal network and Liz Tapawa, the current club president, was at hand to receive the award. She was also presented with a personal recognition through […]
Air travelers trends to watch in 2023
(Posted 03rd November 2023) In the effort to provide a seamless and personalized passenger journey to air travelers, the travel industry must continuously adapt to market changes and new technology. As 2024 is quickly approaching, now is the perfect time of year to discover the key findings of the IATA Global Passenger Survey. […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 03rd November 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#VolcanoesSafaris confirms May 2024 opening of #KibaleLodge in #Uganda
(Posted 03rd November 2023) Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, has now confirmed the opening of their fifth lodge in May 2024. Kibale Lodge will be perfectly positioned for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park in Uganda, one of the best parks to view […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink expands its Malawi operations!
(Posted 03rd November 2023) South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced that it is going to increase the number of its services between South Africa and Malawi. Due to popular demand, the airline will introduce a fourth weekly service on Saturdays between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and… READ MORE
#BrusselsAirlines reports most profitable summer season ever
(Posted 03rd November 2023) The third quarter of 2023 was the most profitable quarter in the history of Brussels Airlines. The Adjusted EBIT was EUR 72 million, this is a year-on-year improvement by EUR 21 million. Although some challenges occurred, such as the temporary closure of the Niger airspace and the increasing […]
Nigeria’s travel guru Ikechi Uko tells government to start doing smart things
(Posted 03rd November 2023) Ikechi Uko, the globally known organizer of Akwaaba, West Africa’s largest trade exhibition event, is urging both the Federal and State Governments in Nigeria to actively support private sector initiatives aimed at fostering domestic tourism in the country. At the Nigerian South African Chamber of Commerce Breakfast meeting […]
#AirKenya updates terms and conditions for 2024
(Posted 03rd November 2023) As the booking cycle for next year begins to take off, please note the following changes in the Terms and Conditions attached to your 2024 Contract Rates. Services into Serengeti, Tanzania The fares quoted under the section MARA-SERENGETI-MARA (via Migori-Tarime) are applicable between AirKenya and either Regional Air […]
#Seychelles’ Valle de Mai celebrates 40 years as #UNESCO World Heritage Site
(Posted 03rd November 2023) The first UNESCO World Heritage site in the Seychelles, the Valle de Mai on the second largest island of Praslin, is celebrating its 40th anniversary since its inscription into the global roll of protected sites. With over 110.000 visitors last year is the site also the most visited in […]
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: All Durban beaches have been reopened – except one!
(Posted 03rd November 2023) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has announced on 30th of October 2023, that 22 of Durban’s 23 beaches have been reopened and are safe for swimming. Only… READ MORE
Ngare Ndare Forest: A hidden gem in Mt Kenya protected by communities
(Posted 02nd November 2023) Courtesy of Elephant News / Stenews and Gilbert Koech, The Star Nestled at the heart of Mount Kenya, Ngare Ndare Forest is a hidden gem with 200-year-old red cedar trees. The indigenous tree species stretch into a beautiful canopy that supports a rich variety of birds and wildlife.Jeremiah […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 02nd November 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Microsoft plans to invest more in Africa’s AI-revolution Innovation Village Lillian Barnard, President of Microsoft Africa, delivering a keynote presentation yesterday at Microsoft’s AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg highlighted that Microsoft is ramping up investments in the next wave of Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) […]
##BrusselsAirlines once again makes an appearance at #Kampala’s #Oktoberfest
(Posted 02nd November 2023) Brussels Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group, has once again made an appearance at the 2023 edition of the local version of the world famour Oktoberfest. The airline had offered a free return ticket to one of the airline’s destinations in Europe for the best dressed […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 02nd November 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Serena Hotels Achieves Prestigious Awards for Environmental and Cultural Initiatives at the Eco Warrior Awards 2023
(Posted 01st November 2023) The Serena Hotels team led by the CEO and Managing Director, Ashish Sharma (3rd from left) showcase the various Serena Hotels Awards at the Eco Warrior Awards 2023. Serena Hotels has announced that it has received a series of awards at the 2023 Eco Warrior Awards, presented by […]
The Neo era for #BrusselsAirlines has started as a brand-new aircraft joins the fleet
(Posted 01st November 2023) Brussels Airlines today got a brand-new Airbus A320neo delivered from Airbus in Toulouse. ? The new plane landed for the first time today in its new home base: Brussels Airport. This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in the history of the airline, as this is the […]
TravelComments.com – South African National Parks: Annual conservation tariff increase for National Parks in South Africa’s Cape Region!
(Posted 01st November 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the annual conservation tariff increase for National Parks in South Africa’s Cape Region. The annual conservation tariffs for Agulhas National Park, Bontebok National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Tankwa Karoo National Park, and West Coast National Park increased as of 01 November 2023 and will be applicable until 31 October 2024. […]
Staycation at the Emin Pasha Hotel and Spa
(Posted 01st November 2023) I occasionally take time for a weekend staycation somewhere in Kampala and this time my choice was the Emin Pasha Hotel and Spa. I do this to make up for the lack of travel otherwise, to check out old and new properties once again and enjoy a night or […]
#Travulous names their best in Entebbe and Kampala
(Posted 01st November 2023) The Best of Entebbe and Kampala Where to Stay and What to do? Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Travelers, There aren’t many countries on the African continent that can match Uganda for sheer beauty and diversity. Home to approximately half the world’s population of mountain gorillas, there are a great […]
#VolcanoesSafaris set to open top quality lodge near Kibale Forest
(Posted 01st November 2023) One of the foremost Ugandan tourism industry pioneers and veteran Praveen Moman, owner of Volcanoes Safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, has announced plans to open a new top rated safari lodge at Kibale Forest National Park. When making the announcement he said: “Like other Volcanoes properties Kibale […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 01st November 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni formally opens the new Four Points by Sheraton Kampala
(Posted 31st October 2023) Uganda’s President Museveni this morning officially opened the new Four Points by Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The 8 floor, 142 standard and deluxe rooms and suites hotel is located on Plot 1, Elgon Terrace in the posh Kololo area of Uganda’s capital city. The various facilities the hotel offers, especially […]
#Airlink adds #Lilongwe flights as demand rises
(Posted 31st October 2023) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier privately owned airline, will expand its South Africa – Malawi operations with additional flights between Johannesburg and Lilongwe from 16th of December 2023. In September, Airlink launched services to both Lilongwe and Blantyre in its foray into the Malawi market, which became the 15th country […]
