#EthiopianAirlines announces return to Victora Falls
ETHIOPIAN’S RETURN SIGNALS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ZIMBABWE TOURISM (Posted 26th September 2020) Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline has announced the resumption of its flights to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, no doubt one of Africa’s most iconic sites, effective 06th of October,2020. Customers are advised that Facemasks will be mandatory for travel and are requested […]
#QatarAirways – 100 days of free WiFi on board
QATAR AIRWAYS – CELEBRATING 100 FULLY CONNECTED AIRCRAFT WITH A SPECIAL GIFT TO PASSENGERS (Posted 26th September 2020) Complimentary on-board Super Wi-Fi broadband internet is now available to all passengers for the next 100 days, in celebration of more than 100 aircraft being fitted with high-speed connectivity Qatar Airways is now offering 100 days of […]
#Emirates set to return to 5 more African destinations
JOHANNESBURG, CAPE TOWN, DURBAN, HARARE AND MAURITIUS WILL SEE EMIRATES COME BACK IN OCTOBER (Posted 26th September 2020) Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Johannesburg (01st of October), Cape Town (01st of October), Durban (04th of October) in South Africa; Harare in Zimbabwe (01st of October); and Mauritius (03rd of October). The addition […]
#IndiaOutbound Magazine’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 25th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 32.505.897 Cases and 989.214 Deaths as of today, 25th of September 2020 23.993.396 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.04 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#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
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show takes aim this week …
ACHOLA ROSARIO IS TARGET PRACTICING THIS WEEK – SO SOFTLY SOFTLY STEP NOT ON HER TOES! (Posted 25th September 2020) It would be foolish to ignore the fact that there are many guns in Africa. From the big daddy moving around in town with his entourage trying to scare people, or the young blood trying […]
#ATLF2020 – Get your free ticket
INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN VIRTUAL EXHIBITION AND B2B MEETINGS ON MONDAY 19TH OF OCTOBER (Posted 25th September 2020) The Government of Rwanda, Rwanda Convention Bureau, Africa Tourism Partners and BDO Advisory Services wish to confirm that the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards (ATLF), 2020, Rwanda is still taking place from 19 to 21 October […]
Safety in African Aviation Conference – three weeks and counting
FREE ATTENDANCE OFFERED FOR AFRICA’S MAIN AVIATION SAFETY CONFERENCE (Posted 25th September 2020) SiAA 2020 Free Virtual Safety Conference Dear colleague, fellow & future aviator, There are only 3 weeks left before the 7th edition of our Safety in African Aviation conference on the 14, 15, 21 & 22 October from 12:50 to 15:45 Central […]
#IATA joins hands with #UNOCT to counter travel by terrorists
IATA and UNOCT to Cooperate on Countering Terrorist Travel The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation with the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel Programme (CT Travel Programme). The memorandum was signed today by UNOCT Under-Secretary-General Mr. Vladimir Voronkov and Director […]
The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest – From the Edge of Kibale Forest and beyond
… WHEN CHARLOTTE TURNS INTO A DOMESTIC TOURIST … (Posted 25th September 2020) In the fourteenth of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of her #LockdownDiaries from Kibale Forest in Western Uganda. Scroll down to read the first stories. The not-to-be missed Kyambura Gorge! Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda Unusually, I have spent the last […]
#IATA’s 2020 AGM goes virtual too
2020 AGM to be Virtual The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Association’s 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place 24 November 2020 as a virtual event, hosted by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. All member airlines, invited industry partners/stakeholders and media will be able to participate virtually. IATA […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 32.188.423 Cases and 983.457 Deaths as of today, 24th of September 2020 23.748.633 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.05 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
TravelComments.com – Emirates to resume flights to South Africa & Zimbabwe!
The flag carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, is set to resume operations to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Effective 01 October 2020, the airline will return to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare. Three days […]
#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
#WTMAfrica – Setting the Pace
#WTM – VIRTUAL TRAILBLAZERS (Posted 24th September 2020) WEBINAR: Effectively understanding and using OTAs Each of your businesses have channels that need servicing to ensure they are performing and are right for your business. It’s not a blanket approach. Its adapting and testing. Technology is changing the way we are managing the Online space and […]
South Africa’s Airlink eyeing return to Entebbe
AIRLINK TO RESUME REGIONAL FLIGHTS INCLUDING JOHANNESBURG TO HARARE AND MAPUTO (Posted 24th September 2020) Following the most welcome announcement of the lifting of travel restrictions for over border travel, Airlink looks forward to playing a key role in enabling their customers to travel beyond South Africa to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and Mozambique, with more […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Boeing to Introduce Ultraviolet Wand to Combat COVID-19 Travel Pulse Boeing has teamed up with Florida-based Healthe Inc. to develop a new ultraviolet (UV) wand as part of its Confident Travel Initiative (CTI) to support the health and safety of passengers and crew amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The wand uses….Read […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 31.871.047 Cases and 977.082 Deaths as of today, 23rd of September 2020 23.475.458 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.06 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#AirKenya prepares for renewed cross border operations
AIR KENYA TO RESUME WILSON AIRPORT TO KILIMANJARO AND ENTEBBE AND MORE GOOD NEWS (Posted 23rd September 2020) Dear ATCNews Readers, Warm Greetings from Airkenya! We are delighted to share the thrilling news that our East African Connecting flights are back on! 1. Wilson-Kilimanjaro-Wilson We are pleased to confirm the resumption of our services to […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 13 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 13TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 23rd September 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report For the first time in our Nation’s history, there is a very high probability that the ruling party will be knocked out in 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
New Hotel Projects in #Ghana #Africa
Project in focus: Pullman Accra Airport City Fast-growing Ghana is set to get its first Pullman-branded hotel and Pullman Living serviced apartments developments. Due to open in Accra’s Airport City in the third quarter of 2022, the project will be the West African country’s first dual-hospitality offering. READ MORE
#SerenaHotels News Updates
UNVEILING SERENA’S NEW CITY JEWEL For the last 40 years, Serena Hotels has been known as a heritage brand pioneering exceptional hospitality experiences across East Africa. And if you think we are full of surprises, well…here’s another rabbit out of our hat. This month sees the opening of our new city jewel in DRC, Goma, […]
#Mombasa Awaits – by Ethiopian Holidays
MOMBASA Awaits you! Book now Warm Greetings from Ethiopian Holidays! Special Leisure package to MOMBASA Let us take you to Mombasa, the main Kenya’s tourist destination which is located on the Eastern coastline with pristine sandy beaches bordering the Indian Ocean. Mombasa offers diverse marine life, top class resort accommodation and has a pleasant tropical […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 31.551.319 Cases and 970.535 Deaths as of today, 22nd of September 2020 23.165.459 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.07 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#IATA demands systematic #COVID19 testing at airports before departure
IATA Calls for Systematic COVID-19 Testing Before Departure The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for the development and deployment of rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers before departure as an alternative to quarantine measures in order to re-establish global air connectivity. IATA will work through the International Civil […]
#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
#UgandaAirlines publishes flight schedule effective 01st October
UGANDA CAA ANNOUNCES AIRPORT REOPENING FOR 01ST OF OCTOBER AFTER EARLIER PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS MADE NO MENTION OF DATE (Posted 21st September 2020) Uganda Airlines will resume scheduled flight operations effective 01st of October, now that the airport reopening date has finally been confirmed. Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Juba and Mogadishu will be the first four […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 31.319.753 Cases and 966.158 Deaths as of today, 21st of September 2020 22.901.367 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.08 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
