GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE EXPANDS ITS FOOTPRINT IN POPULAR TOURISM DESTINATIONS
(Posted 17th September 2024) · Expands presence in Norway, the UAE, Malaysia & Greece · Adds 32 hotels to the GHA portfolio · Mix of resort and city hotels reaffirm GHA’s leadership in upscale and luxury positioning Four new prestigious regional hotel brands have joined the fast-growing Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), expanding its presence in some of the […]
WTM Africa 2025 to ‘Ignite Africa’
(Posted 17th September 2024) RX Africa today announced “Ignite Africa” as the official theme for its WTM Africa 2025 event, taking place from 9 to 11 April in the Host City of Cape Town at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Next year, WTM Africa promises a revamped format with a […]
Qatar Airways Launches Four Additional Flights from Amsterdam
(Posted 17th September 2024) The four additional weekly flights will begin from 12th of November 2024 until 29th of March 2025, following increased demand from passengers travelling from the Dutch capital to sun-soaked destinations Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, is growing its operations in […]
Lucky escape for Cessna Grand Caravan passengers as take off fails
(Posted 16th September 2024) Image courtesy of social media /@omwambaKE 10 passengers plus one pilot on board a Cessna Grand Caravan had a lucky escape after their aircraft failed to take off at Lichota Airstrip in Migori earlier today. The C208B, registered in Kenya as 5Y-ZBW, MSN 208B0409, owned and operated by Boskovic […]
Webinar with STTA this Wednesday – Charlotte Beauvoisin in attendance
(Posted 16th September 2024) Is your digital marketing aligned with responsible tourism? REGISTER now for the WEBINAR this Wednesday September 18th. It’s time to shift the focus from basic marketing tips to critical questions that have been overlooked for too long: Is digital marketing supporting responsible tourism? Are sustainable tourism marketers using digital tools […]
Uganda Airlines – now all attention is on the Lusaka – Harare launch
(Posted 16th September 2024) With the launch of flights from Entebbe, via Lagos, to Abuja successfully concluded are all eyes now on the upcoming inaugural flight to Lusaka and on to Harare. Due to take off for the first time on the 25th of September, will those two new destinations be served […]
Are you attending the AfCFTA Virtual Workshop on Tourism Services
(Posted 16th September 2024) The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is pleased to invite you to a Virtual Capacity Building Workshop on Tourism Services, taking place on September 18-19, 2024. About AfCFTA The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to boost intra-African trade and Africa’s global position by […]
You are invited to the launch of the Africa Tourism Innovation Hub
(Posted 16th September 2024) You are invited to attend the Launch of the Africa Tourism Innovation Hub, a landmark event aimed at transforming Africa’s tourism sector through technology and innovation. Theme Leveraging Technology and Innovation to Transform Africa’s Tourism Sector The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers, including: Prof […]
Zimbabwe proposes culling Elephants
(Posted 16th September 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Columbus Mavhunga , VOA Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s government said Thursday it is considering a proposal to cull its elephant population to address food shortages and reduce the effects of an El Nino-induced drought. “Zimbabwe has more elephants than our forests can […]
Akwaaba Organisers commend Nigerian Immigration
(Posted 16th September 2024) The organizers of Akwaaba African Travel Market have commended the Nigerian Government for the support and prompt resolution of the visa issues for its foreign delegates. In a WhatsApp message to tourism stakeholders, the organizer Ambassador Ikechi Uko shared his relief that the knotty issue of Nigerian visa […]
Global Airways expands fleet with another Airbus A320 to be operated for Fly Gabon
(Posted 16th September 2024) Global Airways has acquired another Airbus A320-232 as part of its strategy to replace its older aircraft with a more efficient fleet. The aircraft, manufacturer serial number 2167, initially served Martinair in Holland before being purchased by Macquarie AirFinance and operated by Etihad Airways until June 2023. Now […]
BREAKFAST WITH ALAIN ST. ANGE
(Posted 14th September 2024) Alain St. Ange needs no introduction. The widely travelled and highly respected legend of the tourism industry was in Lagos, Nigeria, earlier in the year, on a working visit and to attend the birthday party for Amb. Ikechi Uko. I caught up with him for breakfast and got an autographed […]
Have you registered for the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit 2024
(Posted 14th September 2024) Kenya Airways and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have the pleasure to stage the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit, scheduled to be held from 17-18 October 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit provides a forum for African aviation leaders and stakeholders to meet and forge ways of leveraging innovation for the […]
#IATATraining – $200 off for our flagship Aviation Management Certificate
(Posted 14th September 2024) Save $200 Code: IATAERAU10 Empower your career with IATA & Embry-Riddle Enroll in the Aviation Management Certificate Program designed for future aviation leaders Are you still researching what training might fit your unique career goals? Then why not take a look at our prestigious Aviation Management Certificate program, jointly offered […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Only one (!) beach is currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 14th September 2024) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 13 September 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the […]
Black Coral Consulting and HoteliersGuild form strategic partnership
(Posted 13th September 2024) Black Coral Consulting celebrates third anniversary with reaching remarkable milestones Launches eBook for asset owners, managers and hoteliers available for download Founder & Managing Director Judith Cartwright was appointed Chair of HSMAI Middle East’s Revenue Optimisation Advisory Board Black Coral Consulting, a leading revenue optimisation consultancy for the […]
Qatar Airways Expands Network in Saudi Arabia
(Posted 13th September 2024) Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to Abha, operating two weekly flights to Abha International Airport, effective 2 January 2025. In addition, the national carrier of the State of Qatar will also increase […]
Secure your spot at the AFRAA 56th Annual General Assembly
(Posted 13th September 2024) Meet us in Cairo, Egypt — Where It All Begins! Register for the 56th Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) hosted by EgyptAir scheduled to take place from 17 – 19 November 2024 at the Hilton Heliopolis Hotel in Cairo, Egypt […]
#UgandaAirlines launches Abuja flights – first of three new destinations in September
(Posted 12th September 2024) Uganda Airlines has announced that its service to Abuja, Nigeria has commenced today, 12th September 2024) The flights to Nigeria’s political capital come just one year after Uganda Airlines launched services to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. The inaugural UR 900 service to Abuja has departed Entebbe at 16:00 […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 12th September 2024) CCA IN THE NEWS Corporate Council on Africa Announces Angola as Host of 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit Corporate Council on Africa The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) has the high honor of announcing that the Government of the Republic of Angola will host the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in […]
The East Africa Travel Podcast Episode 20 is now available to ATCNews readers
(Posted 12th September 2024) In this week’s episode of the podcast, we’re back in the bird hide at Sunbird Hill talking about #monkeys with Pam Cunneyworth, Director of Colobus Conservation in #Diani on the Kenyan coast. It was at the young age of 7 that a teacher planted the lifelong love of Africa […]
Celebrating 60 years of the African Development Bank
(Posted 12th September 2024) The African Development Bank has kicked off activities to celebrate 60 years of its transformative impact on Africa’s development. Since September 1964 when representatives of 25 African countries gathered in Khartoum, Sudan, to agree on the vision for a bank to drive economic development across Africa, it has been a […]
Conservationists threaten Namibia with legal action over wildlife cull
(Posted 11th September 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Vitalio Angula, VOA Wildlife conservationists, scientists and researchers in Namibia and Southern Africa have warned of impending legal action to halt the culling of wildlife as a “mitigation strategy” to address hunger. Hunger affects about 700,000 people in Namibia, according to the […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 36, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 11th September 2024) Introduction. Egypt recently hosted its inaugural International Air Show at El Alamein International Airport in El Dabaa, Matrouh. The event, opened by President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, drew over 300 aviation and aerospace companies and agencies from around 100 countries and regions. This landmark airshow aims to “accelerate industrialization, digitalization, […]
Port Sudan set to join Ethiopian Airlines network with daily flights
(Posted 11th September 2024) Effective 15th of October will Ethiopian Airlines commence flights between Addis Ababa and Port Sudan, the airline has announced. This strategic expansion further strengthens Ethiopian’s commitment to enhancing connectivity across the African continent and beyond, fostering regional socio-economic growth and facilitating trade and tourism. The new route will […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues Session with AFCAC on Environmental Sustainability and SAF Roadmap on 11th Sept from 11h00 UTC
(Posted 10th September 2024) Mr. Frankline Omondi, Environment Expert – AFCAC takes centre stage at the September edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues scheduled for Wednesday, 11 September at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue session with Mr. Omondi as he shares AFCAC views and action plan on aviation […]
Catch the key moments from Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024!
(Posted 10th August 2024) Charting a New Path for Intra-Africa Travel, Tourism, and Investments The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2024, held in Gaborone, Botswana, brought together Africa’s top leaders and stakeholders in travel, tourism, and investments. Themed “Charting a New Path Forward for Intra-Africa Travel, Tourism & Investments,” the […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Airlink temporarily suspends flights to Mthatha!
(Posted 09th September 2024) South African regional carrier Airlink has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to Mthatha Airport (UTT) in Mthatha in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. This is due to continued adverse weather conditions impacting… READ MORE
Dive into Luxury: Introducing a new heated saltwater Infinity Pool at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
(Posted 09th September 2024) Taita Hills has announced the grand opening of a brand new swimming pool at Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa, a true sign of the company’s commitment to offering the pinnacle of luxury and adventure in Kenya. Completed in a remarkable 109 days, this stunning heated saltwater pool […]
Uganda Airlines celebrates 5th Anniversary with triple new destinations launch
(Posted 09th September 2024) As Uganda Airlines celebrates their 5th anniversary, are all eyes now on the imminent launch of three new destinations during the month of September First will be the addition of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, in conjunction with flights to Lagos on the 12th of September. This will be […]
