Serena Hotels shares more details about their new hotel in Goma
A MARVEL ON LAKE KIVU OPENS ITS DOORS FOR VISITORS (Main article courtesy of Sharon Kibwage / Serena Hotels) (Posted 17th September 2020) Aerial Side View of Goma Serena Hotel Travelers generally visit Goma en-route to tracking mountain gorillas, climbing Nyiragongo or trekking in the Rwenzori Mountains. The city itself has no proper attractions, but […]
#IATA blasts backward governments in Africa for standing in the way of kickstarting aviation and travel
‘NOT AMUSED‘ COMES TO MIND WHEN READING THE LATEST IATA MEDIA RELEASE (Posted 17th September 2020) Thirty-five countries in Africa and the Middle East have government-imposed quarantine measures in place The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments in Africa and Middle East (AME) to implement testing as an alternative to quarantine measures […]
Elections in the #Seychelles go into the decisive phase
ALAIN ST. ANGE RESPONDS TO HIS FORMAL NOMINATION AS CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT (Posted 17th September 2020) The candidate of One Seychelles, Alain St.Ange, submitted nomination documents, including the required 500 signatures of persons backing his candidature, for the presidential elections next month to the Seychelles Electoral Commission on Wednesday. Although four candidates submitted their nomination […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 12 with Zilwa Publications
ALAIN ST. ANGE FORMALLY NOMINATED AS ‘ONE SEYCHELLES‘ CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS (Posted 17th September 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report There seems to be a bleak acceptance or resignation by many Seychellois that we cannot push through the ceiling that has been erected atop our heads, that we […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM More countries in Africa are opening for American tourists The Points Guy The list of countries around the world that are opening back up for Americans is rapidly expanding despite the growing cases in the United States. As we’ve been reporting, several African nations have already opened for U.S. tourists…Read more>> Morocco Reopening Borders […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa to welcome international travellers again from 01 October 2020!
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa just announced during a televised address to the nation that South Africa will reopen its borders with effect from 01 October 2020. The country’s two main airports, OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, will reopen for international air travel and […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 29.813.565 Cases and 940.804 Deaths as of today, 16th of September 2020 21.615.109 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.15 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
#BrusselsAirport launches #COVID19 tests
BRUSSELS AIRPORT AVAILS COVID19 TESTS ON ARRIVAL AND FROM LATE SEPTEMBER ALSO FOR DEPARTING PASSENGERS (Posted 16th September 2020) Covid-19 Test Centre Since 14th of September can arriving passengers get tested on Covid-19 at our airport after their trip, when returning from a red zone. The internationally recognised PCR test can be taken at the […]
#AirSeychelles prepares for additional repatriation flights
AIR SEYCHELLES EVALUATES THE DEMAND FOR SPECIAL FLIGHT TO BANGLADESH (Posted 16th September 2020) Air Seychelles is planning to operate a special flight from Seychelles to Bangladesh to facilitate the travel of Bangladeshi nationals to their home. To further evaluate the demand to operate the flight, travellers are invited to register their interest via www.airseychelles.com […]
Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards 2020 – Coming to you from Kigali
KIGALI SET TO HOST #ATLF2020 IN OCTOBER (Posted 16th September 2020) It is five weeks and counting before the annual Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards kicks off at the Kigali International Convention Centre in the Rwandan capital. Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) is a Pan-African dialogue platform. It brings together key stakeholders of Africa’s […]
#AviaDevEurope2020 – Going underway today in Cyberspace
EUROPE’S MAIN AVIATION CONNECTIVITY CONFERENCE GOES UNDERWAY (Posted 16th September 2020) AviaDev Europe 2020 is looking forward to welcoming over 200 industry professionals to AviaDev Europe – Going Online, 16-17 September. The opportunity to take one-to-one meetings has now closed but if you haven’t done so already, please do register for the conference free of […]
Blue Swan Daily Aviation News merges with the Corporate Travel Community
MERGER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF REPORTING FOR BOTH COMMUNITIES (Posted 16th September 2020) In the coming days, Blue Swan Daily will merge with our dedicated corporate travel buyer network, the Corporate Travel Community (CTC) to create a single comprehensive global platform and further enhance the wealth of resources available to you and […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 15th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 29.519.865 Cases and 934.104 Deaths as of today, 15th of September 2020 21.344.110 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.16 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
TravelComments.com – Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2020 – March 2021) outlook!
According to the findings of the Twenty Fourth Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-24), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* are likely to receive normal to above-normal rainfall for most of the period from October 2020 to December 2020. Normal to below-normal rains are expected for north-western Angola, 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
UN General Assembly to go virtual too
STAY HOME UN TELLS WORLD LEADERS AS 75TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY GOES VIRTUAL (Posted 15th September 2020) The same procedure will apply for a series of special high-level sessions scheduled to take place The 75th UN General Assembly (UNGA) session, begins on 15th of September and this year, due to the ongoing global pandemic, it will […]
#IATA tells Canadian government to reopen borders
Canadian Government Needs to Consider Safe Options and Reopen Borders The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the Canadian government to support the COVID-19 testing initiatives of Air Canada and WestJet as a means to safely reopen Canada to international and domestic travel without the need for blanket quarantine measures. International traffic to Canada has […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 14th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 29.258.041 Cases and 929.605 Deaths as of today, 14th of September 2020 21.081.894 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.17 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 annual hotel awards voting season is underway
THE BAOBAB DESERVES YOUR VOTE – THEY SURE GOT MINE VOTE FOR BAOBAB BEACH RESORT & SPA Winner of World Travel Awards’ coveted prize for Kenya’s Leading Beach Resort in 2019, Baobab Beach Resort & Spa Located on the world-famous Diani Beach is set within 80 acres of tropical gardens, overlooking the Indian Ocean. An […]
#COVID19 updated travel information for Seychelles
CHANGING HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS ACROSS AFRICA TO MAKE TRAVEL EASIER (Posted 14th September 2020) Despite the current downturn in travel activities around the world, has it never been more important to stay informed and be able to source accurate and timely information about the changes health and safety regulations are undergoing across Africa. Some […]
Ethiopian Airlines presents …
A world-class gateway Dear ATCNews Readers, We are happy to bring you our newly inaugurated world-class gateway to the world comprising an ultra-modern passenger terminal which blends modernity with biosafety to further elevate your travel experience while ensuring your health. With a capacity to accommodate 22 million passengers annually, our spacious terminal is designed to […]
www.SIAA2020.com publishes first day programme
SAFETY IN AFRICA AVIATION CONFERENCE STARTS RELEASING PROGRAMMES FOR VIRTUAL MEETING DAYS (Posted 14th September 2020) For anyone interested in attending the virtual ‘Safety in African Aviation Conference‘ which takes place on four days in Oktober, namely 14th, 15th and 21st and 22nd of October, here is an insight into the programme of the first […]
Houston Marketing sells out Spotlight Workshop
WITH SELL OUT EXHIBITOR CROWD DOES FOCUS NOW TURN ON BRINGING IN MORE BUYERS (Posted 14th September 2020) Spotlight Virtual TravelExpo: Registration now open for Travel Trade Buyers Travel Trade buyers can now apply to attend the Spotlight Virtual TravelExpo on 30 September and meet with over 35 Exhibitors from 10 countries in Africa & […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 13th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 29.018.113 Cases and 925.613 Deaths as of today, 13th of September 2020 20.890.689 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.19 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
OneWorld Alliance commits to carbon neutrality by 2050
REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS KEY TO LONG TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF AIR TRANSPORT (Posted 13th September 2020) OneWorld member airlines have committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, becoming the first global airline alliance to unite behind a common target to achieve carbon neutrality. The alliance’s 13 member airlines plan to achieve this target within the […]
The Observatory private cottage – ready, steady and soon set to go …
THE BILLION DOLLAR VIEW GETS A NEW LOCATION IN UGANDA (Posted 13th September 2020) (All pictures courtesy of Mr. Zahid Alam) Investments in the hospitality industry in Uganda are presently few and far between, given the impact of #COVID19 on the business and the lack of government incentives or outright bailout money for the sector. […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 12th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 28.734.716 Cases and 921.011 Deaths as of today, 12th of September 2020 20.651.309 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.20 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia remains in stage three lockdown for another 5 days!
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has announced during a media briefing to update the nation on the latest COVID-19 situation in the country on 11 September 2020 that all 14 regions of Namibia will remain in stage three of the COVID-19 state of emergency for another 5 days (13 September 2020 – midnight on 17 September […]
