#OTM set for 14th to 16th of March in #Mumbai

(Posted 21st February 2022) Dear ATCNews Readers OTM is being organised on 14, 15 & 16 March at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. OTM 2022 has adopted Restart, Rebuild and Rejuvenate Global Travel & Tourism Economy as a key theme. The show is bringing all destinations that are open under one roof to kick-start their promotions in Mumbai, the largest travel source […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview425.683.818 Cases and 5.909.307 Deaths as of 21st February 2022 351.611.782 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.38 percent Note: Some African countries […]

#BrusselsAirlines offers special promotion for flights from Brussels to New York

(Posted 21st February 2022) TWO TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE Fly spontaneously to New York with Brussels Airlines Special last minute promotion during the booking period from 18th of February to 06th of March Travel period until 31st of March 2022 New York is a dream destination for many people. Since the opening of […]

#AviaDevAfrica set to attend the ACI meeting in #Mombasa

(Posted 21st February 2022) Plotting a course for African Airport Recovery AviaDev Africa will be attending the 67th ACI Africa Board and committee meeting on 12-18 March in the wonderful location of Mombasa. Ahead of the event, we spoke to the Secretary-General of ACI Africa, Ali Tounsi and together we previewed the conference and discussed the key […]

Rebuilding Tourism in East Africa as a single destination

By Angela Njehia, Tierranjani Africa (Posted 21st February 2022) Over the past 2 years uncertainties and disruptions brought upon by the COVID – 19 saw the tourism sector adversely being affected.  Due to the negative impacts on the East African tourism sector, there was a need for concerted effort among the EAC Partner States in […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 20th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview424.349073 Cases and 5.903.398 Deaths as of 20th February 2022 349.545.009 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.39 percent Note: Some African countries […]

Sauti Za Busara 2022 – a review of the event

(Posted 19th February 2022) Newsletter Feb 2022 Read newsletter in English Swahili français To get in touch contact busara@busara.or.tz. Please share this mail with friends who may be interested. Amplifying Women’s Voices at Sauti za Busara 2022 Warm greetings from Stone Town, Zanzibar! Sauti za Busara festival 2022 was held at the Ngome Kongwe aka Old Fort from […]

The Rapid and Digital Transformation and Profitability of Wakanow

Guest Post by Dolapo Aina Bayo Adedeji is a growth hacker, turnaround expert, product innovator, finance leader andprofitability driver. His profile indicates he has a broad and diverse mix of business experiencesacross continents, advanced qualitative education and in-depth exposure to multiple businesssegments and functions with experience in big data, business intelligence, space planning, cost andfinancial […]

#Aviation – One week to go!!! Flight Operations – next Focus Session – REGISTER NOW?

(Posted 19th February 2022) Flight Operations in Africa Do you know what happens behind the scenes in preparation for a flight?  Safely optimizing aircraft routes while ensuring compliance In this third episode of the Focus Sessions, we provide insight in the exciting world of safety and its professionals. In this episode, we’ll be looking at flight operations into […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview421.236.996 Cases and 5.885.895 Deaths as of 18th February 2022 345.638.269 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.39 percent Note: Some African countries […]

#KaribuKilifair set for 03rd to 05th of June in #Arusha #Tanzania

(Posted 18th February 2022) The organizers of the Karibu Kilifair’s 2022 edition have confirmed the dates and also released additional information about East Africa’s largest tourism trade show. Some of the details are shown below, important for buyers, sellers and attendees: ONLINE CONTACT PLATFORM for registered buyers who are not attending Event will be organized […]

#BrusselsAirport’s latest news updates

(Posted 18th February 2022) For all travelers from / to and via Brussels Relaxing in Belgium!Belgium is known as a hospitable land where the locals love to gather for cozy hangouts. It’s also the place to be if you like a good festival, such as the international Tomorrowland. Do you prefer a more cultural outing? […]

#Airbus reports strong FY 2021 finish

(Posted 18th February 2022) Airbus reports excellent Full-Year (FY) 2021 results 611 commercial aircraft delivered in 2021 Financials reflect strong operational performance group-wide Revenues € 52.1 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.9 billion; EBIT (reported) € 5.3 billion Free cash flow before M&A and customer financing € 3.5 billion; Net cash € 7.6 billion Record net […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview419.147.645 Cases and 5.873.066 Deaths as of 17th February 2022 342.637.726 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.40 percent Note: Some African countries […]

Aerolink looks back at a decade of operations across Uganda

(Posted 17th February 2022)   It’s Been A Decade Already that Aerolink, a sister company of Air Kenya, opened shop in Uganda. As they celebrate AeroLink at 10 years, a lot of changes have come into play to ensure their clientele enjoy a great travel experience. Among the innovations is their new minimum passenger number […]

TravelComments.com – Namibia: Temporary road closures in the Kunene Region!

Namibia’s Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country’s road sector, has informed the public that, due to the heavy rains that Namibia is experiencing countrywide, roads may be affected from flooding or wash-aways. The RA monitors all the affected roads; maintenance teams are on standby to ensure that damaged […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 17th February 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWSFintech Startup Flutterwave Raises $250 Million at Over $3 Billion ValuationNigerian Investment Promotion CommissionAfrica-focused fintech firm Flutterwave said on Wednesday it had raised $250 million in its single-biggest funding round to date, valuing the startup at more than $3 billion, as it targets mergers and acquisitions, and […]

#AFRAA says: ‘Meet us in-person at the 10th Aviation Stakeholders’ Convention, 08th to 10th of May 2022’

(Posted 16th February 2022) Compliments from AFRAA! Are you from any of the organizations mentioned below? Then the 10th Aviation Stakeholders Convention is where you need to be from 8th – 10th of May 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. • Airlines• Aviation training institutions• Aircraft manufacturers• Aviation recruitment agencies• Engine manufacturers• Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs)• […]

#Zanzibar prepares for #Africa’s largest Art and Cultural Festival in May

(Posted 16th February 2022)  REGISTER HERE ACCOMMODATION & FLIGHTS GET IN TOUCH   AFRICA’S BIGGEST ART & CULTURAL FESTIVAL & BUSINESS EXPO   23rd – 29th of May 2022   REGISTER NOW   Come TRADE and NETWORK in Zanzibar while doing business as we continue to amplify Intra African Trade 300 – 400 Proudly Made in Africa  Exhibitors at Verde Hotel ZanzibarInternational  […]

#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news updates from across #Africa

(Posted 16th February 2022) MeetingsAfrica2022: Africa MICE Masterclass to get sector Ready for Recovery Some of the global and renowned Business Events and Tourism experts from Africa, UK Europe and the rest of the world will share their expertise on 28th of February at the 5th and 2022 Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass at […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview416.991.968 Cases and 5.860.879 Deaths as of 16th February 2022 339.921.660 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.40 percent Note: Some African countries […]

TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe has re-opened all land borders!

The Government of Zimbabwe has re-opened all land borders with immediate effect on 15 February 2022 as the number of Covid-19 cases in the country continue to decline. According to the Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, all persons entering… READ MORE

#ATTA opens registration for OurAfrica.Travel 2022

(Posted 16th February 2022) OurAfrica.Travel is back again! With 6 official meeting days over a 2 week period OurAfrica.Travel will provide an opportunity to compliment the in person trade shows later on in the year with some affordable digital engagement. You will have time to both connect with old and new partners and to most importantly plan […]