#BreakingNews as Alain St. Ange leaves politics
ONE SEYCHELLES POLITICAL PARTY ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF ALAIN ST.ANGE FROM POLITICS (Posted 05th December 2020) The National Executive Committee of the ONE SEYCHELLES political party earlier today hosted a small gathering, where it was confirmed that the President of the Party and its 2020 Presidential Candidate, namely Alain St.Ange, was stepping down officially from his […]
#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 […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 65.733.233 Cases and 1.515.516 Deaths as of today 04th of December 2020 45.565.308 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: New operating hours for the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point Section
South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced that the operating hours for the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point Section in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park have been amended. The new operating hours are as follows: Gates open at 07:00 and close at 17:00, with the last vehicles to exit the park by 18:00. There […]
TravelComments.com – Uganda: The Uganda Wildlife Authority cuts park entrance fees and gorilla & chimpanzee tracking fees!
The Uganda Wildlife Association (UWA) has announced temporary changes in its pricing for visits to wildlife centres, including a reduction on gorilla and chimpanzee tracking fees, across Uganda. Between 01 December 2020 and 31 March 2021, the UWA will be running a festive season price discount to manage the impacts of Covid-19 and reward their […]
#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
Kenya’s ‘Four Point by Sheraton’ hotels both claim major awards
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON NAIROBI HURLINGHAM AWARDED BEST 4-STAR BUSINESS HOTEL (Posted 04th December 2020) Highlights · Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham awarded accolade of Best 4-Star Business Hotel Kenya 2020. · Hotel Of The Year Awards are a reflection of exceptional service levels and world-class amenities. 100 properties globally have been awarded for […]
Blow for Cape Town air connectivity as second US airline postpones return
TWO US AIRLINES DEFER THEIR CAPE TOWN ROUTE LAUNCH UNTIL 2021 (Posted 04th December 2020) Following the earlier announcement by Delta Airlines, to postpone their relaunch of flights from Atlanta to South Africa has United Airlines also stated that their seasonal service between New York and Cape Town would not restart in December as was […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Update on travel/tourism-related Covid-19 regulations under level one lockdown
The Government of South Africa has updated its travel/tourism-related Covid-19 regulations under the country’s level one lockdown. According to the Government Gazette No. 43954 (03 December 2020), the rules for both entering and leaving South Africa, the tests required, as well as the quarantine periods have been updated. Persons exiting South Africa: A person exiting […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 65.029.456 Cases and 1.502.900 Deaths as of today 03rd of December 2020 45.105.991 cases have […]
Resetting African Aviation – By #AviaDevAfrica
JOIN THE AVIADEV AFRICA WEBINAR ON THE 10TH OF DECEMBER (Posted 03rd December 2020) WEBINAR: Market Outlook for Africa AviaDev and Embraer invite you to join this unique insight session about the market recovery in the region. In this webinar and associated White Paper, Embraer will share with you some of their observations, Including: Embraer’s […]
#EthiopianAirlines bags another major award
DECADE OF AIRLINE EXCELLENCE AWARDS NAMES ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES AS LEADING AFRICAN CARRIER AS AIRLINE COMPLETES COLD CHAIN SET UP FOR GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION OF CORONA VACCINES (Posted 03rd December 2020) Ethiopian Airlines has been recognised by the judges in the Decade of Airline Excellence Awards as Africa’s best-performing airline of the past 10 years. The carrier […]
Fastjet returns to the Victoria Falls – Johannesburg route three times a week
FASTJET RELAUNCHES FLIGHTS FROM JOHANNESBURG TO VICTORIA FALLS (Posted 03rd December 2020) Fastjet Zimbabwe earlier today announced the resumption of flights between Victoria Falls, International Airport and Johannesburg, OR Tambo International Airport from today Thursday, 03rd of December 2020. The flights will operate thrice weekly between the two cities, on a Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, […]
#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
Air Djibouti suffers landing accident
LUCKY ESCAPE FOR AIR DJIBOUTI PASSENGERS (Posted 02nd December 2020) (Pictures courtesy of issa dhollowaa / @IssaDhollowaa) An Air Djibouti Boeing B737-500 suffered a collapsed right hand gear on landing at the Garowe Airport in Somalia, reporting substantial damage to the aircraft. On board were 39 passengers and 5 crew. Reportedly all of them disembarked […]
Corporate Counil on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Tanzania: Z’bar Targets 2.3tri/ – Investments in Tourism All Africa ZANZIBAR’s tourism industry is gradually recovering, amid prospects of increased investments from 500 million US dollars to over a billion dollar (over 2.3tri/-). Tourism and Heritage Minister Lela Muhamed Mussa, speaking to tourism investors…Read more>> Domestic tourism is currently boosting the industry – SA […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways cancels all international routes for the month of January 2021!
South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways, has announced that due to the continuing impact of Covid-19 and the ongoing business rescue process all international routes will be cancelled for the month of January 2021. In a statement released by the airline on 01 December 2020 it said that assistance will be provided to all […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 64.374.880 Cases and 1.490.480 Deaths as of today 02nd of December 2020 44.636.864 cases have […]
Serengeti Balloon Safaris set to return to Ndutu / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
SERENGETI BALLOON TO RELAUNCH FLIGHTS FROM NDUTU IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 02nd December 2020) Serengeti Balloon Safaris has announced that they will be flying in Ndutu again this season, from 20th of December 2020 to 31st of March 2021. They will be flying in both the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink has launched flights to Maun and Kasane in Botswana!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has launched new services to Maun and Kasane in Botswana on 01 December 2020. The airline operates three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Maun Airport (MUB) in Maun and [read more]
TravelComments.com – Namibia reopens border posts with Botswana!
Namibia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Frans Kapofi, yesterday announced the reopening of three border posts between Namibia and Botswana with immediate effect. The following ports of entry are now open for the purpose of entry into or departure from Namibia, subject to applicable health regulations: [read more]
#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
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
The Latest from ZambiaTourism.com A QUICK TRAVEL GUIDE: How To Get To Livingstone From Lusaka Is Livingstone, Zambia on your bucket list? The holidays are upon us and if you’re planning to, or simply thinking about, travelling to Livingstone from Lusaka soon, then this travel guide is for you! READ MORE WATCH: Kasanka Bat Season […]
#WTMAfrica2021 – Taking place in April next year in Cape Town
07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa Africa Travel Week continues diversity and inclusion journey Each year the travel and tourism industry opens up the world to a wide range of travellers regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, abilities and sexual orientation. And in recent years, many companies have begun the process of exploring […]
Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit – Taking place this weekend
Just 2 days to the “Face 2 Face” Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit 2020 KILIFAIR presents the latest “Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit 2020” NEWS FREE buyer sign-in NOW! More than 80 exhibitors and 200+ buyers from Tanzania and East Africa are expected for the 1st “Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit”. The new event, organized by KILIFAIR promotion Co. Ltd, will […]
Serena Hotels News Updates
Dear ATCNews Readers, December Newsletter IT IS THE SEASON… 2020 is almost coming to an end and we are fast approaching the festive season. Despite the year being unprecedented, we can all agree we’ve learned to survive. The new normal includes safety first. And as a safety and hygiene measure in compliance with the COVID-19 […]
Serena Hotels announces the reopening of the Serena Beach Resort and Spa
SERENA BEACH SET FOR REOPENING IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 02nd December 2020) Serena Hotels have confirmed to ATCNews that Serena Beach Resort & Spa is set to reopen on the 15th of December this year. The resort will be open with a new approach to its product, guest experience and service delivery. […]
OneWorld named Best Airline Alliance for the sixth consecutive year
BUSINESS TRAVELER READERS VOTE ONCE AGAIN FOR ONEWORLD AS BEST AIRLINE ALLIANCE (Posted 02nd December 2020) oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance in the 32nd annual Best in Business Travel Awards, for the sixth consecutive year. oneworld was chosen as the best alliance by the readers of Business Traveler USA magazine, whose votes determine […]
#BrusselsAirlines extends ticket flexibility until end February 2021
BRUSSELS AIRLINES CONTINUES FLEXIBILITY MEASURES FOR TICKET REBOOKINGS (Posted 02nd December 2020) All Brussels Airlines tickets remain flexible until the end of February Rebooking fee remains suspended for Brussels Airlines and all Lufthansa Group network airlines Since the end of August, all tickets of Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines can be rebooked free […]
#Airlink resumes flight services from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam
AIRLINK CONNECTS SOUTH AFRICA AND TANZANIA THREE TIMES A WEEK (Posted 02nd December 2020) Airlink’s CEO Rodger Foster, on the launch of flights to Tanzania’s commercial capital of Dar es Salaam, said: ‘Airlink is excited looking forward to establishing direct services between the two countries – and flying our brand new colours – on what […]
