Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 10th August 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSBlinken unveils four-pronged US strategy for Africa The Africa ReportSpeaking at the University of Pretoria on Monday 8 August, America’s top diplomat sought to cast the United States as the continent’s partner of choice, especially compared to China and Russia… Read more>> Vital Partners, Shared Priorities: The Biden Administration’s Sub-Saharan Africa StrategyUS […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 10th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview591.575.794 Cases and 6.442.807 Deaths as of 10th of August 2022 563.557.610 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.08 percent Note: Some […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 10th of August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on http://www.blueswandaily.com
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 09th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview590.484.431 Cases and 6.439.256 Deaths as of 09th of August 2022 562.265.471 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.09 percent Note: Some […]
#?IATA launches AVSEC Insight Platform to help manage Business Security Risks
(Posted 09th August 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of AVSEC Insight, an online platform offering users a comprehensive range of timely, open-source, information to aid in identifying potential security risks and threats to their operations and businesses. “Monitoring risks is both difficult and time-consuming, particularly for airlines with international operations. Adding […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 09th August 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on http://www.blueswandaily.com
#BRUSSELSAIRLINES IMPROVES HALF-YEAR RESULT 2022 BY 38%
(Posted 09th August 2022) In the first half of this year, Brussels Airlines welcomed 2.73 million passengers on board its flights. This figures is three times higher than during the same period last year, when the covid pandemic and subsequent travel bans plummeted air travel demand.??Brussels Airlines increased its revenue by EUR 314 million or 228% year-on-year to EUR […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 08th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview589.673.022 Cases and 6.437.065 Deaths as of 08th of August 2022 561.196.441 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.09 percent Note: Some […]
African Tourism Continues to Show Signs of a Strong and Steady Recovery
(Posted 08th August 2022) AUGUST 2022 | Issue 22-08? International tourism continues to show signs of a strong and steady recovery from the impact of the pandemic despite significant mounting economic and geopolitical challenges.? INTERNATIONAL TOURISM CONSOLIDATES STRONG RECOVERY AMIDST GROWING CHALLENGESAccording to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international tourism saw a strong rebound […]
Former Seychelles Minister Alain St.Ange talks about Rebuilding Confidence in Intra-Africa Tourism
(Posted 08th August 2022) The Aviation & Allied Business JOURNAL edition August – September 2022 has published an interview with Alain St.Ange former Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine on REBUILDING CONFIDENCE IN INTRA-AFRICA TOURISM which we republish recognising its source and the one being interviewed only because the points made are seen […]
#IATATraining – Top Picks for self study programmes
(Posted 08th August 2022) How to hit it off the right way?Just like every career path is unique to the individual, we believe training should be flexible too. IATA Training provides the skills you need to succeed in the aviation industry through programs you can take from anywhere in the world or with guidance at one […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 08th of 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
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia re-opens six border posts with South Africa and Botswana!
The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has informed the public that four border post between Namibia and South Africa, which have been closed since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will re-open. The four border posts are… READ MORE
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 05th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview587.054.779 Cases and 6.431.309 Deaths as of 05th of August 2022 557.130.498 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.09 percent Note: Some […]
Agility Completes £763 Million Acquisition of Menzies Aviation to create the world’s largest aviation services provide
(Posted 05th August 2022) Agility (www.Agility.com), a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, announced that it has finalized its acquisition of UK-based John Menzies PLC (www.MenziesAviation.com) and will combine the business with its National Aviation Services (NAS) (www.NAS.aero) business to create a world leader in aviation services in 58 countries. Once integrated, the combined […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures!
Namibia has recorded 33 cases of rhino poaching, of which 24 are black rhinos and nine are white rhinos, and two cases of elephant poaching since the beginning of 2022. According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda, this year’s poaching cases… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 05th of 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
#IATA confirms passenger demand in June remain strong
(Posted 04th August 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. Note: IATA have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 04th of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview585.735.362 Cases and 6.428.836 Deaths as of 04th of August 2022 556.289.317 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.09 percent Note: Some […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 04th 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
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 04th August 2022) CCA IN THE NEWS U.S. Chamber and Corporate Council on Africa Partnering to Support Africa Business Forum as Part of Biden-Harris Administration’s Upcoming U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit U.S. Chamber of Commerce The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Africa Business Center and the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) applaud the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to […]
S L O W and #Airlink sign lounge access agreement
(Posted 03rd August 2022) From today, Airlink’s premium and qualifying passengers travelling on its domestic and regional flights, have access to SLOW lounges at Johannesburg’s, Cape Town’s and Durban’s international airports. Iain Meaker, CEO for Slow Lounges stated: “Airlink has signed a lounge agreement that will see its passengers enjoy our renowned lounge hospitality. We […]
#IATA confirms June Air Cargo demand strong and resilient
(Posted 03rd August 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing healthy and stable performance. Note: IATA returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 6.4% below June 2021 levels (-6.6% for international […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 03rd of August 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview584.471.533 Cases and 6.424.274 Deaths as of 03rd of August 2022 555.080.805 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.09 percent Note: Some […]
#AirSeychelles gets overflight rights from Saudi Arabia
(Posted 03rd August 2022) Air Seychelles today achieved another important milestone in its flights between Israel andSeychelles. The carrier became the first airline to receive permission from the Saudi Arabianauthorities to overfly their territory on flights between the two countries. Saudi Arabia announcedlast month that flights operating to and from Israel would be allowed to […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates from #KafuntaSafaris
(Posted 03rd August 2022) Welcome to our Newsletter Dear All! August is here, the season is in full swing, and so far, we’ve welcomed guests from over 23 different countries! The world is travelling again! It’s an exceptional year, and we’re incredibly grateful to each and every one of those visitors for choosing to include […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: eSwatini and South Africa have re-opened the six remaining border posts!
The Government of eSwatini and the Government of South Africa have agreed to re-open the six border posts between the two countries that were still closed due to Covid-19 on 01 August 2022. Travellers intending to visit eSwatiniand returning residents of eSwatini are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated persons entering eSwatini […]
TravelComments.com – West Coast National Park: Annual flower season kicks off!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the annual West Coast National Park (WCNP) flower season has kicked off. SANParks recommends to select sunny days to visit the national park. If at all possible, it is advisable to plan the visit on a week day. Weekend days are often very busy with queues developing […]
#Hospitality – Updates on activities in #Africa
(Posted 03rd August 2022) Courtesy of Matthew Weihs, The Bench and W Hospitality’s Trevor Ward REPORT: HOTEL CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE IN AFRICA 2022 The annual W Hospitality Pipeline Report covers the 54 countries in Africa, comprising North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Egypt), sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean islands (Seychelles, Mauritius, Comoros and […]
#AviaDevAfrica2022 – a final review
(Posted 03rd August 2022) View the highlights from AviaDev Africa 2022 Many thanks to everyone in the community that joined us in Cape Town last month for the first live AviaDev Africa since 2019.In the spirit of transparency and accountability, we have pleasure in enclosing the post event report and highlights video. Additionally, all sessions […]
