Cites again refuses Zimbabwe’s request to sell ivory
(Posted 28th November 2022) The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) secretariat has once again thrown out Zimbabwe’s – and also South Africa’s, Namibia’s and Botswana’s – request to sell its ivory stockpile. Between 1979 and 1989, the number of African elephants plummeted from approximately 1.2 […]
World’s First – Rolls-Royce runs a modern aero engine on hydrogen
(Posted 28th November 2022) Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen. The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power. It marks a major step […]
#Airbus Summit to take place on 30th of November and 01st of December 2022
(Posted 28th November 2022) The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit will take place over two days on 30th of November and 01st of December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year’s event will seek to showcase the tangible progress and achievements made by the aerospace sector as it gathers […]
#Fastjet announces appointment of ‘Travel Trends’ as GSA in #Maun / #Botswana
(Posted 28th November 2022) Fastjet Zimbabwe confirms the appointment of Travel Trends as the official General Sales Agent (GSA) providing sales support for Maun in Botswana. Travel Trends will be responsible for building a dynamic and proactive sales approach that will drive sales, marketing, and Customer Service support to all our customers and […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino poaching figures!
(Posted 28th November 2022) According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda, Namibia has lost at least 63 rhinos to poaching, of which 41 are black rhinos and 22 are white rhinos, since the beginning of 2022. This year’s poaching cases include 26 rhinos poached in… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 28th November 2022) ATCNews readers now 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 25th November 2022) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update now be filed – at least for the time being – every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the work daily updates resume. This update is sponsored […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SARS introduces the new South African Traveller Declaration System at King Shaka International Airport in Durban!
(Posted 25th November 2022) The website for the new South African Traveller Declaration System has now gone live. The new online system comes into effect at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban on 29 November 2020 and it is planned that it will be progressively introduced at all international airports in South Africa during 2023. The South African Traveller Declaration System may […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 25th November 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Achola Rosario visits #FortamuTower in #Watamu
(Posted 24th November 2022) My taxi parked on the side of the road in the dark night with his hazards on, waiting for a delivery of my week’s supplies. We were on the main road of Watamu, slightly on theoutskirts of town, having finally touched down at Malindi airport an hour away […]
#ElewanaCollection’s latest news
(Posted 24th November 2022) The Elewana Collection Newsletter NOVEMBER 2022 Take advantage of double discounts on circuit itineraries with up to 30% off safari packages and a special offer of 25% off 3-night stays at Kilindi Safari is twice the fun with double the savings or enjoy a relaxing 3-night escape […]
#AviaDevAfrica – New Podcasts and more …
(Posted 24th November 2022) AVIADEV PODCASTS: Outlining TAAG’s Intra-African Expansion, Previewing the 54th AFRAA AGA and Retaining International Air Services in South Africa Listen Now Connect with Eduardo on LinkedIn Outlining TAAG’s Intra-African expansion with Eduardo Fairen Soria, CEO TAAG is one of the most interesting airline stories out there […]
The Winners Special – 5th ATL Awards 2022
(Posted 24th November 2022) The Winners Special – 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2022 This is the only pan African industry awards of its kind in Africa. It recognizes and celebrates change-makers and innovation pioneered by Africans, in Africa, for African travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation industries. In the next few weeks we […]
South Africa: Tourism on advancing women leaders in tourism
(Posted 24th November 2022) A reminder for other African countries too … The South African Department of Tourism, in partnership with the UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), held a graduation ceremony to recognise women who successfully completed the Executive Development Programme (EDP) for women in tourism. The EDP is a […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 24th November 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
ILTM Africa add to the 2023 lineup
(Posted 24th November 2022) ILTM Africa 2023 will once again showcase Africa’s most luxurious travel experiences, including buyers and pan-African exhibitors. Next year, the event will also include exhibitors from the growing golf and LGBTQ+ tourism markets. Speaking at an ILTM Africa gathering in Cape Town yesterday, Megan De Jager, Portfolio Director […]
#MagicalKenya bids farewell to Dr. Betty Radier as new Acting CEO is appointed
(Posted 24th November 2022) The Kenya Tourism Board, aka #MagicalKenya, has appointed Mr. John Chirchir as acting CEO, taking over from the outgoing CEO Dr. Betty Radier who has completed serving second full term of office of three years. KTB chairperson Ms Joanne Mwangi-Yelbert applauded Betty’s time at the helm of Kenya’s tourism […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 23rd November 2022) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update now be filed – at least for the time being – every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the work daily updates resume. This update is sponsored […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 24th November 2022) CCA IN THE NEWS The 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Forum and Multiple Sideline Events in Washington DC Africa.com The Corporate Council on Africa is pleased to announce it is co-hosting the 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Forum (USABF) on December 14, which will bring together African heads of state and U.S. […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 23rd November 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
East African Safari Classic Rally – The latest news updates
(Posted 23rd November 2022) Welcome to our new website! A platform where everyone will have access to information on the Mini Classic Rally, the main event for next year, and of course our past events too. Competitors and spectators now have a portal where they can get information from at any given […]
TravelComments.com – Eat Out names South Africa’s best restaurants 2022!
(Posted 23rd November 2022) South Africa’s leading restaurant guide, Eat Out, has named the winners of the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards 2022. After a two year interruption, the restaurant awards are back with a dynamic new star rating system. Restaurants were assessed on several factors, including the quality of their offering – from the décor, […]
A Mega Week for Tourism Investment in #Nairobi / #Kenya
(Posted 22nd November 2022) Bringing the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) and AviaDev Africa together into the same week will enable the exploration of synergies between the aviation and hospitality industries and government The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), the premier tourism and hospitality investment conference in Africa, will return to Nairobi […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 22nd November 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Africa – what is coming her way after COP27
(Posted 22nd November 2022) S-RM’s Strategic Intelligence practice explores the realities of Africa’s energy transition and the risks and opportunities that lie ahead in the wake of COP27 in Egypt Described as the ‘African COP’, the recently concluded COP27 held in Egypt’s Sharm el Sheikh region (06th – 18th of November) […]
CITES defeat for African states as divisions supercede unity
(Posted 22nd November 2022) Southern African countries suffered a demoralising defeat at CITES that began in Panama City last Monday when governments at the 19th Conference of the Parties (CoP19) in Panama rejected a proposal to reopen the international ivory trade. A proposal from 10 African nations for an effective trade ban on […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 21st November 2022) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update now be filed – at least for the time being – every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the work daily updates resume. This update […]
TravelComments.com – Kenya Airways to introduce a new direct service between Nairobi Johannesburg!
(Posted 21st November 2022) The flag carrier of Kenya, Kenya Airways, is set to introduce a new service to South Africa. Effective 10 December 2022, the airline will operate four daily direct flights on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Flights are… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park: Update on the access road to the Woody Cape section!
(Posted 21st November 2022) South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the access road to the Woody Cape section in the Addo Elephant National Park in the Eastern Cape. According to the update, it is advisable that only… READ MORE
In Memoriam Damian Cook
(Posted 21st November 2022) e-Tourism Guru Damian Cook, aged just 54, passed away last night in Kenya as a result of what has been described to ATCNews as a massive heart attack. Damian and I interacted often, mostly on the professional stage, and we both shared the passion for all things […]
