The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest – From the Edge of Kibale Forest
… WHEN CHARLOTTE ENJOYS THE SIGHT OF BUSH BUCKS WITHOUT PAYING BIG BUCKS (Posted 04th September 2020) In the eleventh of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of her #LockdownDiaries from Kibale Forest in Western Uganda. Scroll down to read the first stories. Bushbuck It’s pitch black on the edge of Kibale Forest. I’m woken […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show explores Villa Rosa Kempinski’s 5 star luxury
JOIN ACHOLA ROSARIO FOR HER FIVE STAR LUXURY WEEKEND AT EAST AFRICA’S BEST 5 STAR HOTEL (Posted 04th September 2020) The day I got the call I could barely sleep I was so excited. For the last 2 years, every time I drove down Waiyaki way in Westlands and passed the dusky rose-colored building, I […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 26.246.022 Cases and 868.623 Deaths as of today, 03rd of September 2020 18.498.216 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.31 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
LWF offers special birding course in Laikipia in December
Special course focused on BIRDS – December 2020 Washington Wachira, one of the top ornithologists in East Africa will facilitate a three-day training course for Professional Safari Guides and anyone else with a particular interest in knowing more about Ornithology on the 4th,5th,6th of December 2020 at Suyian Soul, Laikipia. Washington has led hundreds of […]
#Zambia Tourism to host key webinar to update the global travel community
ZAMBIA SET TO EXPLAIN INTRODUCTION OF SAFE TRAVEL PROTOCOLS FOR VISITORS (Posted 03rd September 2020) Zambia’s Tourism Agency will host a Zoom Webinar tomorrow, 04th of September at 09.30 hrs Zambia time and interested members of the travel trade, keen to learn what measures the country has put into place to make travel to Zambia […]
#AviaDevEurope – Programme now available for download
TWO WEEKS AND COUNTING FOR EUROPE’S MAIN ROUTE DEVELOPMENT VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (Posted 03rd September 2020) AviaDev Programme will provide insight and inspiration AviaDev Europe brings together regional airports, airlines, destinations and industry suppliers. AviaDev offers attendees the ability to pre-arrange meetings online in a secure setting, offering the best chance to make a real valuable […]
TravelComments.com – World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC): The Western Cape receives globally recognised “Safe Travels Stamp”!
The Western Cape province of South Africa has been awarded the prestigious “Safe Travels Stamp” by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). This follows announcements by Stellenbosch, the V&A Waterfront, Paarl, Wellington and Cape Town that also got the “safe travels” nod from the WTTC. The “Safe Travels Stamp” is the first ever global […]
#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
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS After November: Can US-Africa Ties Be Rebuilt? Atlantic Sentinel Donald Trump has never been to Africa. At least not as president. Not for six decades, since John F. Kennedy, has an American president even met with fewer…Read more>> HEALTH COVID-19: Amref Health Africa’s response so far The Voice As a partner to the […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 25.983.995 Cases and 862.569 Deaths as of today, 02nd of September 2020 18.260.033 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.32 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#QatarAirways network expands to over 85 global destinations
QATAR AIRWAYS REMAINS LARGEST GLOBAL CARRIER AS THE WORLD OPENS UP AGAIN (Posted 02nd September 2020) Airline’s young fleet of sustainable aircraft has enabled it to continue flying throughout the pandemic and rapidly rebuild its global network to more than 650 weekly flights to over 85 destinations Qatar Airways’ passengers can enjoy more flexible travel […]
Rebuilding tourism is the key to kickstart many African economies
#COVID19 AFRICA – LIFE AFTER THE LOCKDOWN (Posted 02nd September 2020) UNCTAD’S TAKE OF WHAT IT TAKES TO RESTART AFRICAN ECONOMIES The global tourism standstill due to COVID-19 has cost the sector dearly, especially in countries heavily reliant on it, like small island nations. A new UN report maps how tourism could be rebuilt. For […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 10 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 10TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 02nd September 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report If you cannot change your mind, you cannot change anything. Much as a Presidential candidate should be subjected to rigorous scrutiny by the voting […]
#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
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe is finalising on modalities for the gradual reopening of airports!
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, announced during a post-cabinet briefing on 01 September 2020 that the Government is finalising on modalities for the gradual reopening of airports to support the resumption of the tourism sector in the country. According to the Minister, Zimbabwe is planing to resume domestic flights first […]
#Nairobi’s Sankara Hotel set for relaunch
SANKARA NAIROBI AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION – RETURNING TO THE MARKET WITH RENEWED VIGOUR (Posted 02nd September 2020) As of tomorrow, Thursday 03rd of September will the Sankara Nairobi Autograph Collection reopen its doors following the #COVID19 related closure during the Government of Kenya directed lockdown. The hotel will initially offer the following services to their guests: […]
#WTMAfrica – Meet the Moderators of the Masterclass
07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa ATW Connect COVID-19 Articles Contact Us Webinars Meet our Masterclasses Moderators ATW’s virtual Masterclasses launches in celebration of Tourism Month. PART ONE: Redefining and attracting the post-COVID traveller The first sessions of masterclasses will unpack who the travellers are that will travel again when restrictions ease. […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 25.713.511 Cases and 856.168 Deaths as of today, 01st of September 2020 18.011.848 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.33 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
Ugandan government ignores #IATA call for open borders
IATA Calls for Borders to Open and Continued Relief Measures The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue with relief measures to sustain airlines during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA’s call reflects deep industry frustration as government […]
Air Travel demand remains depressed in July
Sluggish Improvement in Passenger Demand Continues in July The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger demand in July (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), continued at critically low levels–79.8% below July 2019 levels. This was somewhat better than the 86.6% year-over-year decline recorded in June, primarily driven by domestic markets, most notably […]
TravelComments.com – South African National Parks (SANParks) announced the dates for the South African National Parks Week 2020!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the dates of the South African National Parks Week 2020. The 15th edition of the annual event will take place from 16 – 20 November 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic and South Africa’s alert level 2 regulations, SANParks has postponed the free access week, which is traditionally […]
#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 prepares for another repatriation flight from Southern Africa
UGANDANS STUCK IN SOUTHERN AFRICA WILL HAVE ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO COME HOME (Posted 01st September 2020) Returning home to Uganda with Uganda Airlines the moment you step on board Uganda Airlines is getting ready for another repatriation flight, again picking up traffic from both Johannesburg and Lusaka. Ugandans ‘stuck‘ there, or in locations which allow […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights between Addis Ababa Windhoek!
The flag carrier of Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airlines, is set to return to Namibia. Effective 11th of September 2020, the airline will operate four weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. Ethiopian Airlines’ return to Namibia is part of […]
RIP Doug Groves
ELEPHANT CONSERVATIONIST KILLED IN THE WILD (Posted 01st September 2020) Elephant sanctuary owner Doug Groves killed by wild elephant in BotswanaAfrica Geographic August 31, 2020 See link for photos. Doug Groves of Living with Elephants Foundation in Botswana was killed on Friday by a wild elephant in the Okavango Delta. The tragic news was announced […]
#IATA reports stable cargo demand
July Air Cargo Demand Stable, Capacity Remains Constrained The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July showing air cargo demand is stable but at lower levels than 2019. While there is some month-to-month improvement, it is at a slower pace than some of the traditional leading indicators would […]
TravelComments.com – Air Namibia’s flight operations remain suspended!
Namibia’s flag carrier, Air Namibia, has extended the suspension of domestic flights due to the travel restrictions, which prohibit exit and entry into the restricted City of Windhoek, Okahandja and Rehoboth Local Authority Areas. The suspension has been extended till such time when local travel will be allowed again. Additionally, the suspension of regional and […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 31st of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 25.447.270 Cases and 851.512 Deaths as of today, 31st of August 2020 17.760.450 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.34 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
Ballooning in the #Serengeti – no better time than now
In these extraordinary times, there are extraordinary experiences to be had and one of them is to experience North Serengeti at this time of year but with very few visitors. I sincerely hope the this will be the only year that one can do this and life, for everyone, will have returned to some kind […]
Emirates and FlyDubai reactivate their partnership
PARTNERSHIP OFFERS AS MANY AS 100 JOINT DESTINATIONS (Posted 31st August 2020) Emirates and flydubai earlier today announced that customers of both airlines can once again access a wider range of travel options around the world, connecting seamlessly and safely through Dubai. Following the progressive resumption of passenger flights to global destinations, the two Dubai-based […]
