TravelComments.com – Zambia: African Parks takes over the management of Kafue National Park!
The Government of Zambia and African Parks, a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities, have signed a 20 million dollar agreement for the effective management and protection of Kafue National Park. The agreement follows the successful […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 11th July 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 08th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview558.853.551 Cases and 6.369.510 Deaths as of 08th of July 2022 532.298.444 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.13 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Ethiopian Airlines has increased flights to Victoria Falls!
The flag carrier of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines, has increased the frequency of flights to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The airline introduced at fith weekly service between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls on 01 July 2022. Flights are now operated on… READ […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 08th July 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: May cargo results boosted by China relaxing #Covid19 restrictions
(Posted 07th July 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing that the easing of Omicron restrictions in China helped to alleviate supply chain constraints and contributed a performance improvement in May. Note: They returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 07th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview557.814.521 Cases and 6.367.417 Deaths as of 07th of July 2022 531.661.878 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.14 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to increase flights to St Helena!
The St Helena Government (SHG) has announced that Airlink is set to increase flights between South Africa and the island of St Helena. The South African regional carrier will operate weekly flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and St Helena Airport (HLE) on St Helena on Saturdays from… READ MORE
#IATA: May recovery driven by international travel upswing
(Posted 07th July 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season. Note: They have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low […]
#AviaDevAfrica22 – A resounding success
(Posted 07th July 2022) The Aviation Development Summit 2022 in Cape Town has come to an end a week ago and in record time have Jon Howell and Mala Patel put the records of the three days together and produced YouTube episodes of all the sessions which were held. ATCNews, a regular attendant of the […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 07th July 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
(Posted 07th July 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSU.S. endorses regional action to end conflict in DRCThe East AfricanThe US government has hailed Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta for getting DR Congo and Rwanda to a meeting last week, saying it could ease tensions between the two neighbors…. Read more>> AGRIBUSINESSLean times for Ghana’s yam traders as cost-of-living crisis bitesThe GuardianPeople […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Emergency arrangements for guests due protest action in Mbombela and surrounding areas!
The promise of a National Shutdown in South Africa was realised by protesters in Mbombela (Nelspruit) and surrounding areas in Mpumalanga, after they blockaded the N4 and several other roads this morning (06 July 2022). Some of the entry roads into the southern part of Kruger National Park are affected, so that South African National […]
TravelComments.com – Study: Table Mountain in Cape Town named best viewpoint in Africa!
Remitly, an online remittance service based in the U.S., recently analysed over a million TripAdvisor reviews for landmarks, common tourist spots and viewing points in cities in over 260 countries around the world to find which view point gets the most positive comments from visitors. According to the study, Table Mountain in Cape Town tops […]
#Uganda Airlines – Jenifer Bamuturaki appointed as substantive CEO
(Posted 06th July 2022) It has been confirmed that the Minister for Transport and Communications, the Honourable Edward Katumba-Wamala has appointed the former Acting CEO Mrs. Jenifer Bamaturaki, as the new substantive CEO, effective immediately. Ugandan social and mainstream media had in the recent past made a hullaballoo over the Uganda Airlines leadership and the […]
#BrusselsAirlines flies ‘Red Flames’ to European Championship in the UK
(Posted 06th July 2022) Today, Brussels Airlines’ Trident brings the Belgian national football team, the Red Flames and its delegation to Manchester for the European Championship in England. As the official airline of the Red Flames, Brussels Airlines is proud to bring the women’s team to the European Championship for the first time. On board […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 06th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview556.566.891 Cases and 6.364.785 Deaths as of 06th of July 2022 530.929.785 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.14 percent Note: Some […]
Toggle Market and Toggle Hospitality scale up ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ programme, expanding it into East and North Africa
(Posted 06th July 2022) Toggle Market enables access to supply chain financing through its SaaS enabled marketplace togglehospitality.com with a range of payable financing and cargo transport solutions. Toggle Market announces a new payable financing program to all its “Toggle Hospitality” digital marketplace customers offering a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) with flexible payment terms and increased choice and […]
#SerenaHotels’ latest air safari offers across Kenya for all East African Residents and Non Resident visitors
(Posted 06th July 2022) Taking Off……. Serena Kenya Adventure Air Packages : July –December 2022. ATCNews is sharing with you the Serena Adventure Air Packages for period July – December 2022, for East African Residents and Non Residents. Please click here to download the flyer
#IATATraining – Claim your 50 US Dollar rebate
(Posted 06th July 2022) The festivities continue! Throughout June we’re not just celebrating IATA Training’s 50th anniversary, but we’re also honoring cabin crews around the world and our industry’s commitment to making flying more sustainable. We’re taking Flight Attendant Day and World Environment Day as a reason to give you $50 OFF on any of our virtual classroom […]
#Aerolink / #AirKenya flights from #Uganda to the #MasaiMara in high demand as migration unfolds
(Posted 06th July 2022) As the summer in Europe fully approaches, East Africa’s safari operators are excited to have you come and experience a fun-filled East African Safari Experience. After an experience of a life time in Uganda – tracking the rare mountain gorillas and seeing the mighty river Nile squeeze through a 7 meter […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 06th July 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 05th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview555.416.223 Cases and 6.362.746 Deaths as of 05th of July 2022 530.134.177 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.14 percent Note: Some […]
#Malawi’s tourism recovery needs funding to succeed
(Posted 05th July 2022) With tourists slow to return, Malawi looks to complementary alternatives to tide tourism-reliant communities over, including soft loans, business capacity development, and agricultural enrichment projects “People who live around Kasungu National Park depend on tourism and agriculture. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic killed tourism and disrupted rural markets. It was […]
Afri Art and Fashion Show set for 16th of July in Kampala
(Posted 05th July 2022) Do you know who makes the Ugandan art, crafts, and African Fashion products youbuy in many craft Villages when you visit Uganda? Do you want to know what their story is, their inspiration and would you wish to learn about the cultural background of these products? Do you want to buy […]
Global Hotel Alliance and its brands rev up responsible tourism initiatives in 2022
(Posted 05th July 2022) The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) and its hotel brands are ramping up their responsible tourism efforts in 2022 with new initiatives. The largest alliance of independent hotel brands, encompassing more than 800 hotels across 40 brands in 100 countries, is capitalising on this position of influence to support projects that protect people […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 05th July 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 04th of July 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview554.505.273 Cases and 6.361.678 Deaths as of 04th of July 2022 529.446.109 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.14 percent Note: Some […]
#BrusselsAirlines – no more masks required, not on board nor at #BrusselsAirport
(Posted 04th July 2022) Traveling with Brussels Airlines, and connecting, starting or ending a journey at Brussels Airport, is now much easier again, after mask requirements have been lifted by the Belgian government. While mask wearing at the airport is no longer mandatory, in view of the large number of passengers presently using the airport […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Swimming pool at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp to close temporarily!
The Park Management of South African National Parks’ (SANParks) Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in South Africa’s Northern Cape has announced that the swimming pool at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp will be temporarily closed from… READ MORE
