TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Travellers urged to enter through alternative gates to Numbi Gate!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is urging travellers to use other entrance gates into Kruger National Park than Numbi Gate following the recent attack on a group of four German tourists and a subsequent fatal shooting of one of the group members earlier in the week. According to SANParks Acting Chief Executive Officer, Ms Hapiloe […]
#IATA says Peak Travel Season Ends on a High Note in August
(Posted 06th October 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for August 2022 showing continued momentum in the air travel recovery. “The Northern Hemisphere peak summer travel season finished on a high note. Considering the prevailing economic uncertainties, travel demand is progressing well. And the removal or easing of travel restrictions at […]
Air Cargo Demand Shows Resilience in August
(Posted 06th October 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released August 2022 data for global air cargo markets which demonstrated the industry’s resilience amid economic uncertainties. “Air cargo continues to demonstrate resilience. Cargo volumes, while tracking below the exceptional performance of 2021, have been relatively stable in the face of economic uncertainties and geopolitical […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
(Posted 06th October 2022) South Luangwa: A Top Destination For Wild Dogs After an action-packed season as far as wild dogs are concerned, Photographer Peter Geraerdts shares an update on Africa’s most endangered carnivores… READ MORE Chikunto Safari Lodge’s Stargazing & Sleep-out Platform Guests can now opt for Chikunto Safari Lodge‘s new 6-meter-high sleep-out and stargazing […]
#BreakingNews as #US tightens entry checks for travelers from #Uganda over #Ebola concerns
(Posted 06th October 2022) The US Embassy in Kampala has made a stark announcement, effective midnight tonight U.S. Eastern Time, about entry requirements for all travelers from Uganda, who have been in the East African country for the past 21 days. Enhanced Screening and Entry only at Designated U.S. Airports As of October 06th, at 11:59 […]
TravelComments.com – Tanzania: One of the biggest wildebeest river crossings ever caught on camera!
Captured mid-September 2022 at the Mara River in the Kogatende area of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, this is probably the largest Great Migration crossing captured on video in recent years. While wildebeest herds are usually scattered, a megaherd like this (estimated at 80,000-100,000 gnu) is extremely rare to see. Kudos to Ranger Emmanuel Mkenda […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures!
Namibia has recorded 55 cases of rhino poaching since the beginning of this year. According to the Namibian Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, this is compared to a total of… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 06th October 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 05th October 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWSAfrican-Led Development Financing by Admassu Tadesse, TD Bank President Emeritus & Managing DirectorTrade and Development BankAdmassu Tadesse contributed a perspective on the African-led development financing at the 2022 ALC Africa Braintrust hosted by Congresswoman Karen Bass in Washington, D.C… Read more>> DLA Piper participates in launching of World […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 05th October 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 by […]
Thank You from African Parks
(Posted 05th October 2022) One of 100+ prints for sale during Prints for Wildlife © Jonas Strahberger, Liwonde National Park Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Friends, On behalf of everyone at African Parks, we just want to say Thank You. The month-long Prints for Wildlife campaign has come to an end, and again it has made […]
Reimagining Namibia’s Aviation Landscape – A Preview of the Namibia Aviation and Connectivity Forum
by Jon Howell (Posted 05th October 2022) PODCAST: Reimagining Namibia’s Aviation Landscape.A Preview of the Namibia Aviation and Connectivity Forum Visit the Namibia Aviation Forum Website Listen to the podcast Watch on YouTube In this episode, we visit the beautiful country of Namibia to preview the upcoming Namibia Aviation and Connectivity Forum, which will […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: Lambert’s Bay Bird Island Nature Reserve to re-open to the public in early December 2022!
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa’s Western Cape, has extended the closure of the Lambert’s Bay Bird Island Nature Reserve. The Nature Reserve, which is closed since early May 2022 for renovations will not re-open to the public on 30 November 2022, but in early December 2022. Unfortunately,… […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 05th October 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
“We’re Building a Thriving Tourism Economy in Ghana” – President Akufo-Addo
(Posted 05th October 2022) The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government, since coming into office in 2017, has put in place measures and initiatives which have resulted in the construction of a thriving tourism economy in the country. According to President Akufo-Addo, “we want to use tourism as an effective […]
Sierra Leone Tourism Minister Dr. Pratt, The Olota of Ota Oba Obalenlege to grace the 18th Akwaaba African Travel Market
(Posted 05th October 2022) His Royal Highness Oba Adeyemi Obalenlege will be attending the 18th Akwaaba African Travel Market as the Royal Guest of Honour. A tourism enthusiast, Oba Obalenlege had earlier practiced as a Tourism Journalist with Thisday newspaper before going for his PhD in United Kingdom. Since his ascension to the throne, he […]
Minister Barbara Creecy condemns the murder of a German tourist
(Posted 05th October 2022) The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Barbara Creecy, condems the murder of a German tourist travelling to a community-owned safari lodge in the Kruger National Park via Numbi in Mpumalanga. “I appeal to the Mpumalanga police to work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to […]
#Zambia Tourism Agency will attend Magical Kenya Expo in #Nairobi and Sanganai / Hlanganani in #Bulawayo
(Posted 05th October 2022) The Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) will be participating at the Magical Kenya Travel Expo this week in Nairobi, where the Expo runs from 5th to 7th October, 2022. ZTA Acting Chief Executive Officer Mr. Chavunga Lungu is leading the ZTA team in a series of meetings among them with Kenya’s Tourism […]
#AFRAA announces details of next #SkyConnect Dialogue
(Posted 05th October 2022) The October 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Mr. John Kelly, Vice President EMEA – Rolls Royce. Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with John Kelly as he addresses stakeholders about Rolls Royce in Africa and insights on various actions to support the sustainability of the air transport industry […]
Six reasons not to miss WTM London
(Posted 05th October 2022) WTM can’t wait to welcome you to World Travel Market London 2022 in November! If you’re still on the fence, here are six unmissable reasons to attend WTM London: Receive expert advice: Learn how to start living a life with more confidence, free from exhaustion, burnout and guilt from Kelly Swingler, Executive […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia waives tourist visa requirements for several countries!
The Zambia Tourism Agency announced on 30 September 2022 that Zambia has waived tourist visa requirements for citizens from several countries in a bid to boost tourism. Effective since 01 October 2022, citizens of… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 04th October 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 03rd October 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 by […]
#GoingPlaces from #BrusselsAirport this winter
(Posted 03rd October 2022) Winter destinations from Brussels Airport Would you like to see the impressive waterfalls in Iceland? Or do you prefer skiing in the Tyrolean mountains of Innsbruck? Would you rather sing along with The Sound of Music in Salzburg? Or would you like to discover the winter landscape of Kittilä by dog sledge? Find your flight Walibi, […]
#Conservation #Environment: The World’s Biggest Plastic Polluter named Sponsor for the United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP27) – REALLY???
Coca-Cola produces 120 billion throwaway plastic bottles a year – and 99% of plastics are made from fossil fuels, worsening both the plastic and climate crisis (Posted 03rd October 2022) The government of Egypt announced that it has signed a cooperation agreement with Coca-Cola, introducing the company as a sponsor for the United Nations Conference […]
Have you ever been to WTM London?
(Posted 03rd October 2022) Wondering what World Travel Market London 2022 has to offer? Nothing you’ve ever experienced at our show before, to put it simply. WTM London 2022 will be the most memorable so far, with a packed conference programme across four themed stages: the Future Stage, Sustainability Stage, Technology Stage and the brand-new Business Insights Stage – […]
AfBAA strengthens team with two new appointments
(Posted 03rd October 2022) The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) is pleased to announce two new appointments aimed at driving growth and providing increased support to AfBAA members. The new appointees are Mr Dawit Lemma, as AfBAA Vice President, International, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Ms Samantha (Sam) Keddle, AfBAA Manager, based in Johannesburg, […]
Star Alliance retains World’s Best Airline Alliance Award for the sixth consecutive year
(Posted 03rd October 2022) Star Alliance has reclaimed the title of World’s Best Airline Alliance at the prestigious Skytrax 2022 World Airline Awards. The Alliance’s famed Los Angeles lounge has also retained the award for World’s Best Airline Alliance Lounge for the sixth year running. The awards were received by Star Alliance CEO Jeffrey Goh […]
‘THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines and Lexus’ wins ‘Europe’s Leading Airline Lounge in 2022’ for fourth year in a row
(Posted 03rd October 2022) For the fourth year running, THE LOFT at Brussels Airport – created and managed by Brussels Airlines and Lexus – has been named ‘Europe’s Leading Airline Lounge 2022’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards. The award is voted on by both lounge guests and travel industry professionals. The unique airline lounge […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 03rd October 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
