Get the Latest White Paper “Make Lithium Batteries Safe to Ship”
(Posted 26th October 2023) Do you know why lithium batteries are dangerous? Are you aware of the evolving standards regarding their shipment? If you need an accessible yet comprehensive guide to lithium batteries that points you toward globally accepted best practices and a suite of support manuals and programs, then look no […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Nettleton stairs at Lion’s Head to close for maintenance!
(Posted 26th October 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Nettleton stairs at Lions Head in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) will be closed due to maintenance from… READ MORE
Tagline Survey for Kenya’s Cradle of Mankind Campaign
(Posted 26th October 2023) Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seeking your valuable input to chose a new tagline that embodies Kenya as the cradle of mankind. Your feedback will help us align our communications with the narrative of Kenya as the birthplace of humanity. The tagline with the most votes will be […]
#Kenya government to spend Sh150M on Kibwezi electric fence to end human-wildlife conflict
(Posted 26th October 2023) Courtesy of Elephant News / Stenews and Veronica Nthakyo, The Star The Kenya government will spend Sh150 million to install an electric fence in Kibwezi, Makueni county, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has said. Mutua said the 135 km electric fence is expected to end human-wildlife conflict in […]
Tourism: The Enduring Power of Partnerships
(Posted 26th October 2023) Courtesy of Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com Group. Through collaboration, we unlock value. The value of a win-win creates strong commitment towards maximising each party’s opportunities and success. Far beyond a legal contract, the best partnerships strengthen common goals through shared desires and a mission. At Trip.com Group, […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 26th October 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Andreas Lackner Appointed as Hilton’s Vice President Operations, Africa & Indian Ocean
(Posted 26th October 2023) Hilton today announced the appointment of Andreas Lackner as Vice President, Operations, Africa & Indian Ocean (A&IO). Andreas brings on board a wealth of hospitality experience to his new position, including 20 years at Hilton. He will be responsible for overseeing the strategic direction of Hilton’s portfolio of managed hotels across […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 26th October 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines Regains Title as ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards AirSpace-Africa Ethiopian Airlines soared back to the top of the African aviation scene as they reclaimed the prestigious title of ‘Africa’s Leading Airline’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards, […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: National Marine Aquarium in Swakopmund closed to the public until further notice!
(Posted 26th October 2023) The Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR) has announced that the National Marine Aquarium in the coastal town of Swakopmund is closed to the public with immediate effect due to major repairs and rehabilitation work to be conducted in the facility. According to the Ministry, years of exposure to seawater has caused […]
#Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services Wins ‘Best Cargo Airline-Africa’ at the Maiden Arabian Cargo Awards.
(Posted 25th October 2023) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful airline group, has been honoured as ‘Best Cargo Airline – Africa’ at the inaugural ‘Arabian Cargo Awards’ ceremony which was held earlier this evening. The company CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew, when learning about the award, then congratulated the Ethiopian […]
#StarAlliance welcomes qualifying passengers to their new Lounge at #Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport #CDG
(Posted 25th October 2023) Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, today inaugurated its second lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. Opened on October 13th, it welcomes First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold status customers on member airline flights departing from gates 10 to 38 in Terminal 1. […]
The Emin Pasha Hotel and Spa, CityBlue Collection welcomes Rahim Jiwani as new General Manager
(Posted 25th October 2023) The Emin Pasha Hotel and Spa, which is since earlier this year part of the CityBlue Hotels group, is today introducing a new General Manager, Mr. Rahim Jiwani. The Emin Pasha, as it is commonly called in Kampala, is part of the CityBlue Collection, a sub brand of […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Construction of a new multi-purpose complex at Hwange National Park’s main entrance point has commenced!
(Posted 25th October 2023) The construction of a state-of-the-art multi-purpose complex at the main entrance and exit point to Hwange National Park in north-west Zimbabwe has commenced. The building, which is expected to cost about US$1.4 million, will comprise a new one-stop gate, tourism offices, an exhibition centre, visitor and cultural centres, staff and ranger housing […]
Airbus renews its transatlantic fleet with lower-emission ships
(Posted 25th October 2023) Airbus will renew the entire fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels, supported by wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has commissioned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build, own and operate these new, highly efficient vessels […]
#EthiopianAirlines to Resume Four Weekly Services to #Madrid
(Posted 25th October 2023) Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing and best known African airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it will resume four weekly passenger services to Madrid, Spain’s capital and a city of elegant boulevards and extensive, starting from December 09th, 2023. The four-time weekly services […]
ASTW Evolves Into Sport, Tourism & Diplomacy Forum
(Posted 25th October 2023) Africa’s premier and pan-African sports travel trade event known as African Sports Tourism Week has evolved and renamed Sport, Tourism & Diplomacy Forum. Having existed for 6 years, the organizers said “it’s about time we advanced this conversation and make it a high level engagement”. Organized by Diplomacy […]
#SerengetiBalloons set for #Tarangire operation
(Posted 25th October 2023) John Corse, the Managing Director of Serengeti Balloon Safaris, has confirmed to ATCNews that effective December 2023 the company will launch balloon safaris over the Tarangire National Park. This new destination will be available alongside the company’s traditional stomping ground, the Serengeti, and Ruaha National Park. There will […]
A Tour of Two Oceans with Morukuru Beach Lodge
(Posted 25th October 2023) Discover South Africa’s beautiful Western Cape with Morukuru Beach Lodge and Ellerman House. Morukuru Beach Lodge offers a bespoke culinary and natural odyssey of the captivating Atlantic and Indian Ocean that artfully blends the dynamic multicultural vibes of Cape Town with the unspoiled natural splendours of the […]
WTM 2023 – Who will you meet at the show?
(Posted 25th October 2023) What´s in the store at World Travel Market London 2023? Hello ATCNews Readers, As a savvy travel professionals, we know you like to stay well-informed. So, let’s give you a quick glimpse into what you can expect at this year’s event: Unlimited business opportunities: we are expecting […]
Botswana holds meeting to address human-wildlife conflict concerns
(Posted 25th October 2023) Courtesy of Elephant News / Stenews and News Ghana The government of Botswana on Thursday convened a one-day National Human and Wildlife Conflict Pitso (“pitso” means “calling” in Tswana language) with several ministries to engage stakeholders on human-wildlife conflict concerns in the country. “The issue of human-wildlife conflict […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 25th October 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Zambia Airways to resume flights to Zimbabwe!
(Posted 25th October 2023) The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, is set to resume flights to Zimbabwe. The airline, which temporarily discontinued flights between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare earlier this month due to “in-house logistics” [src.], has annouced the resumption of the service from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Blue Flag beaches, boats & marinas 2023/24!
(Posted 24th October 2023) A total of 48 beaches in South Africa, along with four marinas and six tourism boats have been awarded full Blue Flag status by the 2023/24 International Blue Flag Jury. 23 Blue Flag pilot sites were recognised this year for their efforts in meeting the minimum requirements for Blue Flag status. The Western Cape has achieved the highest […]
Join the webinar about the Professional Certificate in Air Transportation Principles and Policy.
(Posted 24th October 2023) Are you looking for insight into the effects of government policy on the air transport industry? Join us at our upcoming webinar to learn about the new Professional Certificate in Air Transportation Principles and Policy offered by IATA and Carleton University. This new program will give you knowledge and understanding of the effects that government […]
#Uganda – Webinars on the way to help promote tourism
(Posted 24th October 2023) Are you interested in developing Uganda’s adventure tourism industry? Then join the Adventure Tourism Uganda webinar series it’s interactive and freely accessible. Register today! During the webinars you will learn more about Uganda’s adventure tourism potential and how to offer great activities! All webinars will start at 10 […]
Alain St. Ange appreciates his hosts during the recent visit to Egypt
(Posted 24th October 2023) Alain St.Ange says thank you to Prof. Dr. Noha Azmy, the Dean of the Faculty of Travel and Hotels at the University of Sadat City for the invitation to be a speaker at the first International Conference on “Sustainable Scientific Research & Digital Transformation: A Future Vision for Tourism, […]
World Golf Awards recognises best golf brands at Abu Dhabi ceremony
(Posted 24th October 2023) World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has revealed this year’s best golf organisations at its 10th annual Gala Ceremony in Abu Dhabi. The Australian golfing legend-turned-designer Greg Norman was named ‘Golf Course Designer of the Year’. Serapong Course at […]
A Technologically Empowered Future for Tourism
(Posted 24th October 2023) Courtesy of Jane Sun, CEO, Trip.com Group. After a challenging few years for the tourism industry, we are seeing a revitalised appetite for global travel. At the same time, we find ourselves amidst a paradigm shift in technology, fuelled by rapidly accelerating connectivity and innovation in areas […]
Akagera Newsletter July-September 2023
(Posted 24th October 2023) © Mathieu Courdesses Greetings and welcome to our third newsletter of 2023. The rainy season has returned, and as a result, Akagera is once again a lush and vibrant green. The onset of the rainy season also comes paired with an increase in births in the park […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE Q3 PERFORMANCE PEAKS ACROSS THE BOARD
(Posted 24th October 2023) · 2023 revenue, room nights and total stays now all higher than 2019 year to date (YTD) · Total revenue doubled YTD compared to 2022 and hits US$1.7 billion · Q3 revenues up 41% versus Q3 2022, and room nights up 31% · GHA DISCOVERY hits 25 million members in loyalty programme milestone […]
