#AFRAA sheds light on the performance of African airlines

(Posted 11th June 2022) Chinese authorities have set out plans to ease Covid-19 restrictions in stages for a return to more normal life from 01 June 2022. Eastern Asia and America are facing rising number of cases of COVID-19. Europe is envisaging a new wave of contamination due to two Omicron sub-variants and has initiated […]

#AviaDevAfrica2022 will see over 300 pre-scheduled meetings take place in Cape Town

(Posted 11th June 2022) AviaDev Africa, the premier route development conference for Africa is set to deliver over 300 one-to-one route development meetings during its event in June.  With 38 airlines carriers registered – 28 of those African carriers, over 15 African airports and numerous suppliers including Airbus, Swissport, Boeing, Embraer, SITA, Rolls Royce to […]

Storm Napier joins the ATTA® HQ team as Marketing & Communications Director

(Posted 10th June 2022) ATTA® is delighted to welcome Storm Napier who is joining the team as Marketing & Communications Director based primarily out of Cape Town. Storm has been involved in the promotion of African tourism since 2005. With a career that spans across various aspects of the industry, including guiding, tour operation, event […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 10th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview539.473.523 Cases and 6.329.085 Deaths as of 10th of June 2022 512.160.015 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.17 percent Note: Some […]

TravelComments.com – Cape Town: The “Cape Wheel” closes for relocation!

The famous Cape Wheel, a giant observation wheel that offers a spectacular 360 panoramic view of Cape Town from the vibrant V&A Waterfront precinct, is set to close for relocation. It will move from its current position in front of the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre to the new location near an open grass space known […]

4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended to 20th of June 2022

(Posted 10th June 2022) #4AYTICS Summit and Innovation Challenge, 27th to 29th of June, Windhoek Namibia  The 4th Youth in Tourism Summit and Innovation Challenge 27 – 29 July 2022 Windhoek, Namibia calls upon all travel, tourism, and related industry enthusiast to register for the Summit and enter the Innovation Challenge. This is a platform that […]

#Fastjet Zimbabwe launches second daily JNB to VFA flight

(Posted 10th June 2022) #Africa’s leading low fare airline, Fastjet has confirmed the introduction of a second daily flight service from Zimbabwe’s tourism capital of Victoria Falls to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. The additional service will operate every day using the airline’s 50-seater Embraer Regional Jet ERJ145 aircraft. Flights are scheduled […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 09th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview538.383.890 Cases and 6.327.421 Deaths as of 09th of June 2022 511.604.578 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.17 percent Note: Some […]

#AviaDevAfrica2022 – only a few seats left …

(Posted 09th June 2022) AviaDev Africa, the premier route development conference for Africa is set to deliver over 300 one-to-one route development meetings.   With 38 airlines carriers registered – 28 of those African carriers, over 15 African airports and numerous suppliers including Airbus, Swissport, Boeing, Embraer, SITA, Rolls Royce to name a few, AviaDev […]

#IATA confirms that international travel demand is driving global recovery

(Posted 09th June 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that air travel resumed its strong recovery trend in April, despite the war in Ukraine and travel restrictions in China. This was driven primarily by international demand.  Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise […]

#Zimbabwe Tourism welcomes new CEO

(Posted 09th June 2022) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of Ms. Winnie Muchanyuka as their new Chief Executive. This follows the retirement, due to ill health, of former long serving CEO Dr. Karikoga Kaseke. Ms. Muchanyuka is taking over from the Acting CEO Mr. Givemore Chidzidzi who has been steering the ship […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 09th June 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSThe U.S. Government Invests $39 million in Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment ProgramUS EmbassyToday, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, launched the Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program with the goal of providing 200,000 women in seven Egyptian governorates with increased employment opportunities, leadership roles, access […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 08th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview536.787.394 Cases and 6.323.938 Deaths as of 08th of June 2022 507.882.883 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.17 percent Note: Some […]

#IATA confirms fall in air cargo demand

(Posted 08th June 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand and contraction in capacity. The effects of Omicron in Asia and the Russia–Ukraine war continue to create a challenging operating backdrop that is driving the decline. Note: We returned to year-on-year […]

#IATA – Celebrating 50 Golden Years at IATA Training

(Posted 08th June 2022) Wrapping up half a century of innovation, diversity & excellence in training In 1972, IATA’s training division was born. Since then, IATA Training has established itself as the go-to source in our industry for both experiential and continuous learning that meets the needs of all aviation professionals.Because our success wouldn’t be possible without […]

#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 07th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview536.152.069 Cases and 6.322.094 Deaths as of 07th of June 2022 507.248.954 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.17 percent Note: Some […]

Radisson Hotel Group opens its 14th South African hotel in Durban

(Posted 07th June 2022) Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) announced its entry into its fourth South African city, Durban, with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga. This opening brings the Group’s portfolio in one of its key African markets, South Africa, to fourteen hotels in operation and two under development. Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban […]

Tourism Seychelles Re-building Travel Confidence for Saudi Arabian Market

(Posted 07th June 2022) Reintroducing Seychelles as an ideal destination for tourism for Saudi Arabian visitors, the Tourism Seychelles team noted with satisfaction that 85 partners attended the event Tourism Seychelles hosted a Seychelles dedicated event for selected trade and media partners at the Movenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]

#AFRAA’s next Sky Connect Dialogue – coming up tomorrow

(Posted 07th June 2022) The June 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Ms. Fadimatou Noutchemo Simo – Founder & President of The Young African Aviation Professional Association (YAAPA). Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Ms. Fadimatou Simo as she espouses to a continental audience on deep-seated trends, views and insights on African aviation […]