#AfricaDay2021 message from Alain St. Ange
ALAIN ST. ANGE EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO THE CONTINENT ON THE OCCASION OF AFRICA DAY (Posted 24th May 2021) Alain St.Ange, the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine wishes the Tourism Community from all the 54 States that make Africa the great Continent, a Happy Africa Day 2021. “The African Union […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 167.320.443 Cases and 3.473.947 Deaths as of 23rd of May 2021 148.321.466 cases have recovered. The […]
#BreakingNews as East Africa’s ‘hottest’ volcano goes live again
MOUNT NYIRAGONGO ERUPTS IN SPECTACULAR FASHION (Posted 23rd May 2021) Mount Nyiragongo, Eastern Congo’s if not East Africa’s most active volcano, erupted once again yesterday evening, driving thousands of people in panic from their homes, trying to flee to safer grounds. The mountain, some 3.470 meters high, had in recent months seen increased activity and […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 166.629.994 Cases and 3.460.758 Deaths as of 22nd of May 2021 147.446.067 cases have recovered. The […]
Alain St. Ange takes aim at poaching in Africa
ANTI POACHING MEASURES FOCUS OF ONLINE DISCUSSION THIS SUNDAY (Posted 22nd May 2021) Alain St.Ange, the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine took the opportunity to address the guests present during the Eid Mubarak Festive Dinner in Jakarta about the vision and mission of the African Tourism. Alain St.Ange spoke about […]
Serengeti Watch outlines environmental risks of new oil pipeline
Daily Monitor Greetings, In an era of climate change, biodiversity loss, and wilderness destruction, the last thing the world needs is another massive oil pipeline. Yet that’s what we’re getting in East Africa. The pipeline won’t cross the Serengeti, but it will have impacts that can spill over, and it sets another dangerous precedent. Learn […]
Laikipia Forum News Updates
April Edition 2021 TOURISM Resuscitating Our Tourism Sector It is estimated that up to 900,00 Kenyans have already been vaccinated countrywide, which shows a great turn out and a willingness by Kenyan’s to protect themselves from this virus. Article continues here BECOME A MEMBER OF LAIKIPIA TOURISM ASSOCIATION TODAY WATER Water Pan Benefits With climate […]
#Eurowings set for return to Mombasa
LUFTHANSA ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF ‘EUROWINGS DISCOVER‘ TO MOMBASA IN JULY (Posted 22nd May 2021) Lufthansa’s General Manager for Southern and Eastern Africa. Dr. Andre Schulz, earlier in the week announced among other changes in coming months also a return of the Eurowings Discover brand to the Kenyan port city of Mombasa. In his letter […]
#QatarAirways Group CEO Akbar al Baker appointed ‘oneworld’ Chairman
AL BAKER APPOINTED ONEWORLD CHAIR (Posted 22nd May 2021) The Governing Board of the oneworld global airline alliance has appointed Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker to serve as its Chairman. Mr. Al Baker will succeed current oneworld Governing Board Chairman Mr. Alan Joyce, Group CEO of Qantas Group. As Chairman of […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 166.190.591 Cases and 3.450.646 Deaths as of 21st of May 2021 146.960.901 cases have recovered. The […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Antonov 26 loses propeller mid-air in South Sudan
DISASTER AVERTED AS AIRCRAFT LANDS SAFELY IN JUBA AFTER LOSING PROPELLER MID-AIR (Posted 21st May 2021) Picture credit @KenyanAviator It was a narrow escape for the crew of a yet to be fully identified Antonov 26, when they managed to return to Juba and land without further incident after losing a propeller midair. The propeller […]
Read the ‘OneWorld’ take on pre-travel #COVID19 tests
TESTING CATCHES INFECTED PASSENGERS AND KEEPS OTHERS SAFE (Posted 20th May 2021) Pre-travel testing does catch those who have Covid-19 before they fly and travellers are happy to pay for tests, if they’re affordable, according to Oxford study of American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld trial The results of a joint testing trial conducted by […]
Namibia’s Hosea Kutako Int’l Airport to serve 2 million passengers yearly after renovation
NAMIBIA’S MAIN AIRPORT LOOKING AT GREATER PASSENGER NUMBERS DESPITE COLLAPSE OF AIR NAMIBIA Courtesy of VoyagesAfriq’s Kojo Bentum-Williams (Posted 20th May 2021) The Hosea Kutako International Airport, Namibia’s main international airport is looking to serve more passengers after renovation works which are ongoing are done. The airport is expected to cater to about 1.8 to […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 20th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 165.855.055 Cases and 3.436.771 Deaths as of 20th of May 2021 144.966.946 cases have recovered. The […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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 – Ranking: Cape Town has Africa’s bluest sky!
According to a study conducted by Australian money exchange service S Money, Cape Town in South Africa has Africa’s bluest sky and the world’s 13th bluest sky. Port Louis on the island of Mauritius follows in second place (global ranking 17th) and Malawi’s capital Lilongwe in third place (global: 21st). Other destinations in… [READ MORE]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2021 – July 27 – 29 Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will hold this year’s 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit virtually to build sustainable partnerships and opportunities between key government and private sector decision-makers across America and the African continent… Read more>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Female-led African […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 19th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 165.225.991 Cases and 3.424.503 Deaths as of 19th of May 2021 144.293.637 cases have recovered. The […]
#IATA takes a stand about vaccinated passengers
Accepting Vaccinated Passengers Should be Global Best Practice to Reopen Borders The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travelers. The latest data collected by IATA, including its Timatic service, shows that more than 20 countries have wholly or partially […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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 – Namibia/Botswana: The Ngoma/Kasane Border Post has been re-opened to the public!
Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safery and Security (MHAISS) has announced that the Ngoma/Kasane Border Post between Botswana and Namibia is now open for public use. The border post was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The opeining times of the border post are… [READ MORE]
Elewana Collection News Updates
Brochure | Information Manual | Fast Facts | Online Availability | Contact Us | DISCOVERY The Elewana Collection Newsletter – May 2021 All Elewana Properties to Welcome Guests from 1st June It is with great excitement that we announce that all Elewana Camps* will be open from 1st June. ?Read more ? Elewana Appoints New […]
#Africa and Middle East in pole position as outbound travel from the US resumes
AMERICANS START TO TRAVEL AGAIN AND AFRICA WELL POSITIONED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE REVIVAL First released by ‘ForwardKeys‘ (Posted 19th May 2021) Things are heating up as we inch closer to the warmer temps of summer in the Middle East and Africa. The latest ForwardKeys data is rich with shiny data nuggets promising international […]
Traveling through #BrusselsAirport in times of the pandemic
Are you visiting Belgium? Are you visiting Belgium soon? Fill in the Passenger Locator Form earliest 48 hours before your arrival in Belgium. Are you coming from a red zona and staying longer than 48h in Belgium? Provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arriving in Belgium. Travel to Belgium Prepare your travel […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 164.495.006 Cases and 3.408.304 Deaths as of 18th of May 2021 143.340.681 cases have recovered. The […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia records a drastic drop in cases of illegal poaching!
The Chief Public Relations Officer at Namibia’s Ministry of Enviroment and Tourism (MET), Romeo Muyunda, has announced that Namibia has recorded a drastic drop in cases of illegal poaching. The country has lost only… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Dates confirmed for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town!
World Rugby, the world governing body for the sport of rugby union, and SA Rugby, the governing body for rugby union in South Africa, have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town will take place next year from… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has launched private cable car offering!
Cape Town’s Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has launched a private cable car service. This new offering is ideal for those wishing to have an extra level of social distancing and privacy when hosting their event, special occasion or private group on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The cost for the exclusive […]
