COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 16th of November 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: 54.978.144 Cases and 1.326.860 Deaths as of today, […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

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Amboseli Serena Lodge wins global best practice award
ANOTHER GLOBAL AWARD FOR SERENA HOTELS’ COMMITMENT TO GOING AND STAYING GREEN (Posted 16th November 2020) The Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge has won the CSR Award 2020 at the ‘CINET Global Best Practices Awards’ that was organized online in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge won the award for its outstanding focus on supporting […]
Rwanda selected to host the African Sports Tourism Week in October 2021

AFRICAN SPORTS TOURISM WEEK MOVES TO RWANDA IN 2021 (Posted 16th November 2020) The organizers of African Sports Tourism Week, the only pan-African sports travel trade event on the continent, have revealed that Rwanda has agreed to host the event in the month of October 2021. The event which made its humble debut in Lagos, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 15th of November 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: 54.490.937 Cases and 1.320.696 Deaths as of today, […]
The Appalachian Trail – Cindy Ross introduces a new book by Leonard Atkins
AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS – AS SEEN BY CINDY ROSS (Posted 15th November 2020) For all friends of the great outdoor adventures … I thought I knew a lot about the Appalachian Trail, having hiked its entire length, wrote many articles and a published book about it, helped to build and maintain its shelters and outhouses, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 14th of November 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: 53.895.063 Cases and 1.312.016 Deaths as of today, […]
#KilimanjaroTourismSummit 2020 set to go ahead
22 days to the "Face 2 Face" Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit 2020 KILIFAIR presents the first "Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit 2020" More than 80 exhibitors and 250+ buyers from Tanzania and East Africa are expected for the 1st “Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit”. The new event, organized by KILIFAIR promotion Co. Ltd, will connect all categories of Tanzania Tourism […]
#AFRAA joins hands with #IATA and #AFCAC to promote common goals

PROMOTING SAFETY AND CONNECTIVITY IN AVIATION (Posted 14th November 2020) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have joined forces with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) on a three-year safety project. The objective is to provide technical support to the African air operators of states party to the Single Africa […]
Laikipia Forum News Updates
October Edition 2020 TOURISM Celebrating the Nanyuki Business Community The Kenya National Chambers for Commerce and Industry, Laikipia Chapter, is marking 100 years of Nanyuki as a township by bringing on board all stakeholders and members to a networking gala breakfast which will run parallel with Laikipia Business Awards to recognize and award the most […]
Interim Musings from Achola Rosario
ACHOLA ROSARIO’S TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS AHEAD AND DURING HER TRAVEL TO UGANDA (Posted 14th November 2020) Have you ever gone through a border without getting into some kind of trouble, especially in this post-COVID period where we are re-opening our countries to new ways of living? Crossing becomes a gauntlet of uncertainties, where the slightest […]
#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 This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 13th of November 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: 53.217.519 Cases and 1.301.629 Deaths as of today, […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

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#Tanzania’s Auric Air launches new Masai Mara to Serengeti route

CONNECTING MASAI MARA AND SERENGETI BY AIR (Posted 13th November 2020) Auric Air has announced the launch of a new route connecting the Serengeti with the Masai Mara. The flight routing between the two iconic parks will be via Kisumu and Musoma to handle customs and immigration procedures. Check out Auric’s website www.auricair.com for more […]
Emirates turns their A380’s into freighters
RISING CARGO DEMAND BRINGS THE GIANT A380 BACK INTO SERVICE (Posted 13th November 2020) Emirates SkyCargo has started utilising its mothballed Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo charter operations to transport urgently required cargo across its network. The first dedicated Emirates A380 ‘mini-freighter’ successfully transported medical supplies between Seoul and Amsterdam via Dubai. Working collaboratively […]
African aviation – the challenge to restore routes in secondary networks
Dear industry partners Cape Town Air Access invites you to a virtual knowledge session tackling air routes in Africa, as well as the challenges and opportunities faced by secondary hub cities within the continent. A panel, featuring speakers from across Africa, will include perspectives from: Airports DMOs Local business Speakers include: Details Date: Thursday, 19 […]
Precision Air wins brand leadership award
PRECISION AIR WINS BRAND LEADERSHIP AWARD IN EAST AFRICA BEST BRANDS AWARDS (Posted 12th November 2020) Tanzania’s Precision Air has been awarded the Brand Leadership Award in the East Africa Best Brands Awards virtual event that took place on 10th November 2020. The award, which takes place annually, is hosted by CMO Global and CMO […]
Traveling safely by air with #BrusselsAirlines
LEARN MORE ABOUT AIRLINES’ HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES (Posted 12th November 2020) Discover all our measures for carefree travel Whether you are in the air or on the ground – rest assured that you are in safe hands. A number of measures have been put in place to offer you a comfortable journey, while safeguarding […]
Airlink reveals new tailfin design and livery
AIRLINK SHEDS OLD IMAGE AND MOVES INTO NEW ERA WITH BRAND NEW LIVERY (Posted 12th November 2020) The new look, which features a distinctively colourful African Sunbird set against a sunrise and dawn sky, follows several recent developments, including the formal re-naming of the company as “Airlink”. It signifies the airline’s new strategy, as an […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 12th of November 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: 52.612.254 Cases and 1.292.258 Deaths as of today, […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

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AviaDev offers digital solutions
EMBRACING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES KEY TO FUTURE SUCCESS (Posted 12th November 2020) Good day colleagues, Many thanks to our friends at AFRAA for hosting a successful 52nd and first virtual AGA this week. Some of the words I heard spoken during the AGA included agility, flexibility and innovation. In that spirit, this week we are […]
#QatarAirways continues to roll out more destinations
QATAR AIRWAYS RESUMES FLIGHTS TO 7 DESTINATIONS WHILE ADDING TWO NEW ONES (Posted 12th November 2020) Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of flights to Algiers, Kiev, Miami, Phuket, Seychelles, Tbilisi and Warsaw while at the same time also adding services to Luanda and San Francisco. The following dates apply for the relaunch of the […]
NAS wins Congo DR ground handling contract
NAS SET TO PROVIDE GROUND AND CARGO HANDLING AT KINSHASA, LUBUMBASHI AND GOMA AIRPORTS (Posted 12th November 2020) Under the terms of the COEA, NAS will offer comprehensive ground and cargo handling services at Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Goma international airports in DRC National Aviation Services (NAS) (http://www.NAS.aero), a leading airport services provider has been awarded […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM Ethiopian Appears To Be Introducing Two New Business Class Products Simple Flying Ethiopian Airlines appears to be introducing two new business class seats on its 787 and A350 fleet. While no official statement has been made, a promotional video from the airline highlights the new product on its A350…Read more>> Botswana Is Ready to […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

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New lockdowns in Europe wipe out recent gains in travel
JOIN THE AVIADEV EUROPE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS THE NEW REALITIES (Posted 11th November 2020) Another wave of lockdowns across Europe has thrown all the little strips of optimism we gained through the summer out of the window. However, without being insensitive, we always prefer to focus on controlling the controllables. Why not use this […]
Revamped Airlink announces their return to Gaborone, Kasane and Maun
AIRLINK SETS RETURN DATES TO GABORONE, MAUN AND KASANE (Posted 11th November 2020) Airlink, the privately-owned regional airline, will reconnect South Africa and Botswana when it resumes scheduled passenger services between Johannesburg and Gaborone next week and to Kasane and Maun next month. This follows Botswana’s phased lifting of travel restrictions that curtailed travel while […]
Star Alliance, Sky Team and OneWorld jointly support #ICAO health and safety protocols
LEADING AIRLINE ALLIANCES JOIN HANDS TO BUILD PASSENGER TRUST (Posted 11th November 2020) The three global airline alliances, oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance, are in full support of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) second-phase Council on Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) report released on 10 November. Together, they urge governments to implement the report […]