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#BrusselsAirlines makes flying carbon neutral available for passengers on a broad basis

(Posted 30th May 2022) When booking flights, Brussels Airlines customers now receive three options for neutralizing the CO2-emissions of their flight: Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), certified climate protection projects and a mix of both This option is now offered in the booking processes of all Lufthansa Group hub airlines (Austrian, Brussels Airlines, SWISS and […]

TravelComments.com – Covid-19: The South African Government has clarified requirements for verifiable vaccination proofs for international travellers

The South African Government has issued a media statement on 27 May 2022 clarifying the requirements for proof of vaccination against Covid-19 for inbound travellers entering South Africa. This follows recent incidents at some ports of entry involving international travellers who presented proofs of vaccination against Covid-19 which are not defined in the (current) regime […]

#BrusselsAirlines’ team in #Uganda join their colleagues in celebrating 20 years

(Posted 29th May 2022) The Ugandan staff of Brussels Airlines recently joined their colleagues in Belgium and across the airline’s African, European and North American network to celebrate the 20th anniversary since the relaunch in 2002. www.ATCNews.org had reported earlier that the company’s staff in Brussels had kicked off the celebrations with a grand party, […]

Kyaniga Triathlon Charity Run – just a week to go

(Posted 28th May 2022) ??? calling all runners and adventurous types!Do you run????? or ride a bike????? or swim? ?????There is just 1 week until the awesome Kyaninga Triathlon, Fort Portal. Saturday June 4th. Register today! Read the blog for full info ?? http://bit.ly/3s1sm0J ??? ? ????????? WhatsApp +256 778277248 or email info@kyaningacdc.org ????? ?? […]

Congo suspends landing rights for RwandAir

(Posted 28th May 2022) A dispute between the governments of Congo DR and Rwanda over the alleged support of Rwanda for a rebel militia in Eastern Congo has suddenly escalated. Effective immediately has Congo suspended the landing rights of RwandAir, which has been offering flights to Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma. The airline published the following […]

#RhinoCharge2022 News Updates

(Posted 27th May 2022) Information Update Chargers, Sponsors and Friends of Rhino Ark,       With the 2022 Rhino Charge imminent, it is a good time to reflect upon the first quarter of the year and take stock of progress in our conservation programmes across four ecosystems.   Alongside our tangible achievements, there have been challenges, […]

#AviaDevAfrica2022 – Wanted: Two Student Ambassadors

(Posted 27th May 2022) AviaDevAfrica’s Jon Howell has issued a final call for applications to select two Student Ambassadors, who will be invited to Cape Town for the upcoming summit. ‘If you want to be in with a chance to join us at AviaDev Africa in Cape Town next month, see the details below which […]

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

(Posted 27th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview530.624.962 Cases and 6.308.807 Deaths as of 27th of May 2022 501.218.375 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.18 percent Note: Some […]

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

(Posted 26th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview529.937.072 Cases and 6.306.910 Deaths as of 26th of May 2022 500.426.449 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]

#IATA offers a wide range of classroom and virtual training options

(Posted 26th May 2022) Why join an IATA class this May & June? More than 2,000 professionals have already joined our 200 delivered classrooms and virtual classrooms this year. But what are these aviation enthusiasts like yourself getting out of our training? Chart a course to a successful career today and experience the benefits of […]

Ethiopian Airlines orders 5 more B777F cargo planes

(Posted 26th May 2022) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest aviation group in Africa, and its longstanding partner, Boeing Inc. have announced the airline is further expanding its all-Boeing freighter fleet with an order for five B777F. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said ”The addition of these five B777Frieghters into our cargo fleet will enable […]

Rhino Charge 2022 – just days to go now

(Posted 26th May 2022) RHINO CHARGE TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY 3rd JUNE 2022 It’s all systems go as final touches are put to the 33rd edition of the Rhino Charge, Kenya’s unique off-road competition, at a pristine location in the untamed wilds of southern Kenya. A total of 56 competitor cars have been registered to participate […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 26th May 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSBiden eyes September UN session for US – Africa summitThe Africa ReportUS President Joe Biden is tentatively looking to host African leaders in Washington in mid-September as time rapidly runs out for him to hold his promised follow-up to the 2014 Leaders Summit this year… Read more>> Pentagon Taps Next Commander […]

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

(Posted 25th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview529.286.782 Cases and 6.304.663 Deaths as of 25th of May 2022 499.870.815 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]

TravelComments.com – South Africa: Increased shark activity along the coastline of the Southern Cape & the Eastern Cape!

South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), a voluntary non-profit organization tasked with saving lives through drowning prevention in South Africa, local Municipalities along the Southern Cape and Eastern Cape coastline and marine authorities are appealing to coastal users, in particular bathers, paddlers, surfers, body boarders and kite boarders, to exercise caution due to increased […]

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

(Posted 24th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview528.504.980 Cases and 6.302.373 Deaths as of 24th of May 2022 498.899.266 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]

#Radisson Hotel Group debuts in #SouthSudan with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel in #Juba

(Posted 24th May 2022) The Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its arrival in South Sudan with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Juba, the country’s first internationally branded 5-star hotel. Located in Juba, the fast-growing capital and largest city of South Sudan on the White Nile River, Radisson Blu Hotel, Juba (https://bit.ly/3GaoCQo) […]

# Aviation – Are sustainability and growth compatible in air travel today?

(Posted 24th May 2022) By Yann Cabaret, CEO of SITA for Aircraft, SITA The current turbulent economic environment is undoubtedly adding fresh challenges for aviation, an industry still recovering from the devastating impacts of COVID-19. Operating on reduced margins and with an ambitious carbon net-zero goal by 2050 to achieve, can the industry feasibly ensure […]

Global Hotel Alliance reports strong upswing in business

(Posted 24th May 2022) Hotel brands in the UAE and Maldives dominate revenues; spend per stay and average length of stay exceed pre-pandemic levels, and domestic stays bounce back to 2019 volumes UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has reported a strong resurgence in Q1 room revenues, showing increased momentum […]

4th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit and Innovation Challenge to take place in #Namibia

(Posted 24th May 2022) YOU ARE INVITED TO THEAFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM SUMMIT Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with the UNWTO, BDO, and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Namibia invites you and your organisation to participate in the 4th edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (https://youthtourismsummit.com). The three (3) day event […]

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

(Posted 23rd of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview527.839.822 Cases and 6.300.934 Deaths as of 23rd of May 2022 498.102.789 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]

#KaribuKiliFair2022 – 10 days to go

(Posted 23rd May 2022) 10 DAYS TO GO !KARIBU-KILIFAIR is back and held from June 03rd to 05th, 2022 at Magereza Ground – Arusha / Tanzania. Exhibitors stands are fully booked, while BUYERS can still register free on our website until Thursday, May 16th, 2022. On site registration for BUYERS is TSH 50,000 for 3 […]

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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