Achola Rosario leaves her regular stomping ground for Europe for a wild vacation
(Posted 22nd August 2022) The prospect of a mega-rock concert had me on tenterhooks for months, doing everythingpossible to ensure I get my Schengen Visa from the impersonal visa handling service TLS inNairobi. My entire life and the contents of my bank accounts were scrutinized beforegranting me the holy grail of international travel: a visa […]
#Airlink announces return to Richards Bay
(Posted 21st August 2022) Airlink, Southern Africa’s privately owned airline, will resume scheduled services between Johannesburg and Richards Bay from 19th of September 2022. The reinstatement of daily flights follows Richards Bay Airport’s securing of the necessary resources to accommodate scheduled airline services after an enforced 20-month hiatus. “Richards Bay is vital to the economies […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 19th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview599.255.474 Cases and 6.467.264 Deaths as of 19th of August 2022 573.277.387 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.07 percent Note: Some […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 19th August 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 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 18th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview598.393.278 Cases and 6.464.836 Deaths as of 18th of August 2022 572.414.647 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
#AFRAA set for a Virtual Industry Affairs Briefing, 31st August 2022 at 13h00 EAT (UTC+3)
(Posted 18th August 2022) As part of AFRAA’s commitment to advocate for member airlines’ interests and keep them informed of the developments in the airline industry, the Secretariat hosts an Industry Affairs briefing webinar series every last Wednesday of the month. After each session, AFRAA generates a monthly report on African Airlines Performance updates. This important […]
TravelComments.com – Southern Africa: The Lufthansa Group has announced its European winter flight plan for 2022/23!
The Lufthansa Group has announced its plans for Southern Africa during the upcoming European winter 2022/23. Lufthansa will continue to operate daily flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. SWISS is set to return… READ MORE
#IATA’s World Cargo Forum to focus on building resilience
(Posted 18th August 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects. COVID-19 tested the resilience of the air cargo business. Despite challenging conditions, air cargo delivered critical medical supplies and vaccines across the globe and kept international supply […]
TravelComments.com – Ethiopian Airlines introduces flights to a third destination city in Zimbabwe!
The flag carrier of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines, has announced on twitter that it is set to launch flights to third destination city in Zimbabwe next to Harare and Victoria Falls. Effective 30 October 2022, the airline will introduce scheduled flights between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa and… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 18th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#BrusselsAirport’s latest news updates
(Posted 18th August 2022) Discover the Belgian starred restaurants Combine your visit to Belgium with a gastronomic experience. Discover 1 of the 3 *** restaurants. Would you go to Boury in Roeselare? Het Zilte in the beautiful Mas building in Antwerp? Or the Hof van Cleve in Kruishoutem, East Flanders? Enjoy your meal! Book your […]
#Tanzania’s Coastal Aviation publishes network and fares updates
(Posted 18th August 2022) At Coastal Aviation we are constantly at work, fine-tuning our vast network, or enabling new connections, in order to supply you with endless flying safari options, with the usual reliability and comfort we are known for.We believe this newsletter will help keep you more informed about us and our network, our new ideas, […]
Oneworld named favourite airline alliance by Trazee Travel readers
(Posted 18th August 2022) The oneworld® Alliance was voted Favourite Airline Alliance by readers of Trazee Travel, in recognition of the alliance’s popularity among millennial travellers. oneworld was selected as the winner following a reader survey by Trazee Travel, an online publication for travellers aged 25 to 40. This marks the fifth time that Trazee Travel […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 18th August 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSMayor Sylvester Turner To Host Inaugural Houston-Africa Energy Summit With African Heads Of State, African Ministers, Corporate CEOs, And Business Leaders City of HoustonHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner will host the City’s first-ever Houston-Africa Energy Summit featuring African Heads of State, African Ministers, Houston-based energy CEOs, and business leaders from the African continent and […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 17th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview597.332.721 Cases and 6.460.375 Deaths as of 17th of August 2022 571.412.989 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
POWERFUL I IMPACTFUL I VIBRANT – 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit
(Posted 17th August 2022) SAVE THE DATE – Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards POWERFUL I IMPACTFUL I VIBRANT 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge Africa Tourism Partners, the Namibia Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, BDO, and UNWTO once again hosted an impactful and inspiring 4th and 2022 edition of the Africa […]
Serena Hotels’ latest news updates
(Posted 17th August 2022) SERENA HOTELS CHARTS A NEW PATH One of the largest mammals on the planet, such has been the evolution of the elephant over the centuries that today its remarkable memory allows it to chart all of the many paths it has followed during its lifetime. Elephants also understand the reasons why […]
Air Kenya announces closure of two bush airfields due to airspace closures
(Posted 17th August 2022) Greetings from AirKenya, We wish to notify you that we shall temporarily suspend our operation into Kalama and Shaba airstrips in Samburu National Reserve from 16th August to 9th September 2022. This is in accordance with the NOTAM issued by KCAA due to temporal airspace closure. We shall, therefore, use Saasab and […]
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards 2022 seeks nominations
(Posted 17th August 2022) CALL FOR THE 2022 AND 5TH AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM (ATLF) AWARDS NOMINATIONS Click Here To Register Submit Your Nomination Here Nominations for the 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Awards are now open. These are the only pan-African industry awards that recognize and celebrate change-makers and innovations pioneered by Africans, in Africa, for […]
Kenya’s Colobus Conservation continues to look for your support
(Posted 17th August 2022) Hello, Friends of Colobus and ATCNews Readers! We know it has been a long time coming but here goes the July Newsletter. Some of our highlights include our recent rescues and the loss of Toto. Enjoy the read and we look forward to partnering with you in our future activities. Thank […]
Vipingo Ridge launches new website
(Posted 17th August 2022) Vipingo Ridge earlier today launched their new interactive, state of the art website, details of which can be found by www.ATCNews.org readers below: _________ WE ARE LIVE!Welcome to our new website_________ We are delighted to announce the launch of our brand new website and invite you all to step inside our digital […]
Radisson further expands into Africa
(Posted 17th August 2022) The Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotelGroup.com) earlier today announced the opening of its fifth hotel in Morocco, and its second Radisson Blu Resort in Saidia. Radisson Blu Resort, Saidia Garden is located on one of the longest beaches in Morocco that stretches across 14 km. The resort brings together the tranquility of coastal living […]
Africa Hall in Addis Ababa set for major refurbishment and upgrade
(Posted 17th August 2022) Modernization of Africa Hall will highlight its significant role in modern African history and culture The renovation project will also see the creation of a visitors centre and permanent exhibition to make Africa Hall one of the leading destinations in Addis Ababa Deputy Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa […]
TravelComments.com – Lesotho: Mohahlaula Airlines to launch a new regional airline within the next year!
Mohahlaula Airlines, one of two Lesotho companies holding an airline operating certificate (AOC), has announced plans to launch a local Lesotho airline within the next year. The new airline will initially operate flights between Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru an… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe ends mandatory wearing of facemasks in public places!
The Zimbabwean Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, announced in a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare on 16 August 2022 that those who have recieved… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 17th August 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 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 16th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview596.277.582 Cases and 6.457.332 Deaths as of 16th of August 2022 570.387.009 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Namaqua National Park: Rather late than usual flower season 2022!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the flower season in the Namaqua National Park in South Africa’s Northern Cape is about to begin. It is expected that the brightly coloured wildflowers will start to peak from middle… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – eSwatini: The dates of the Reed Dance 2022 have been announced!
eSwatini Tourism has confirmed the dates of the 2022 Umhlanga Reed Dance. The biggest cultural event in eSwatini is set to start on 30 August 2022, with the main day set to take place on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: The Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome is temporarily closed!
Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome, the most advanced digital planetarium on the African continent, is currently not functional and will be closed temporarily until further notice. We’ll keep you posted!… READ MORE
