#IATA data suggest a delayed recovery of aviation due to continued lockdowns
Recovery Delayed as International Travel Remains Locked Down Quarantines cited as key demand killer The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an updated global passenger forecast showing that the recovery in traffic has been slower than had been expected. In the base case scenario: Global passenger traffic (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) will not return […]
#COVID19 – What if any role does the weather play
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION HOLDS SYMPOSIUM TO DISCUSS THE ROLE OF THE WEATHER, CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS (Posted 28th July 2020) The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread globally, within a wide range of climates and seasonal and environmental settings The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and international science partners are hosting a virtual global symposium from 04th […]
East Africa’s locust plague – a timely update
KENYA CONTAINS LOCUSTS FOR NOW BUT THE REGION REMAINS AT RISK OF FURTHER SPREAD (Posted 28th July 2020) At the moment Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) is fighting the second generation of Desert Locusts Q&A with Cyril Ferrand, Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Resilience Team Leader for East Africa How is the Desert Locust campaign […]
#IATA: Slow recovery of air cargo volumes in June
Air Cargo Recovery Continues in June but at a Slow Pace The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in June showing improvement, but at a slower pace than some of the traditional leading indicators would suggest. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell by 17.6% in June (-19.9% […]
#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 – National Parks & Game Parks: Namibia to introduce an additional conservation fee!
Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced the introduction of a conservation fee for entry to National Parks and Game Parks. The fee, which will be charged in addition to the existing park entrance fees, will take effect from January 2021. The combined fee will be based on market related prices and the […]
#Africa’s growth prospects in the post #COVID19 era
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK EXPECTS AN ECONOMIC REBOUND OF UP TO 3 PERCENT IN 2021 (Posted 28th July 2020) Post COVID-19: Africa’s growth stands to rebound to 3% in 2021, African Development Bank says in African Economic Outlook 2020 Supplement Governments and development partners must respond in a more coordinated, targeted, and rapid manner to be […]
Help #WTMAfrica to help you – the tourism industry
GET INVOLVED WTM Africa is conducting market research in order to form valuable insights regarding your needs as we battle the Covid-19 pandemic. The insights gathered will be used to inform the development of products and services that best meet your needs and in doing so, have the potential to benefit you. We would really […]
‘OurAfrica.Travel’ set for launch
‘OURAFRICA.TRAVEL‘ AIMS TO VIRTUALLY CONNECT #AFRICA’S TOURISM INDUSTRY TO THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE (Posted 28th July 2020) A new virtual meeting platform for the travel trade – launched to fill the void left by the cancellation of all African trade shows this year. OurAfrica.Travel 2020 sets out to connect global buyers with African suppliers via pre-scheduled […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 16.492.814 Cases and 653.425 Deaths as of today, 27th of July 2020 10.094.838 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.96 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
PrideInn hotels in #Kenya – back in business
PRIDEINN HOTELS ARE BACK IN BUSINESS AND REOPEN WITH SPECIAL OFFERS (Posted 27th July 2020) PrideInn Hotels and Conferencing, as the company is officially known, has earlier today confirmed to ATCNews that most of their units at the coast and in Nairobi are now open again for business – and with special offers for that […]
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary set for massive infrastructure boost
OWNERS WASTE NO TIME AS MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS GO UNDERWAY AT TAITA HILLS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (Posted 27th July 2020) When Sarova Hotels ended their long standing affiliation with Taita Hills and Salt Lick Lodges on the 01st of July this year, did the owners, Taita Hills and Salt Lick Wildlife Resort Limited, waste no time […]
#Kenya’s tourism industry takes instant advantage of airport reopening
MAJOR AIRLINES SIGNAL THEIR RETURN TO #KENYA WHILE #UGANDA IS THREATENED WITH RELEGATION TO TOURISM’S LOWER ECHELONS (Posted 26th July 2020) The announcement of the opening of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi – and of Moi International Airport in Mombasa – for scheduled passenger flights has brought instant results as both British Airways and […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 16.285.278 Cases and 649.847 Deaths as of today, 26th of July 2020 9.961.098 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.99 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 16.031.794 Cases and 644.320 Deaths as of today, 25th of July 2020 9.802.637 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.01 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 15.735.321 Cases and 637.946 Deaths as of today, 24th of July 2020 9.595.463 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.05 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#BrusselsAirlines financial turnaround secure
BELGIAN GOVERNMENT LINES UP STABILIZATION PACKAGE ALONGSIDE LUFTHANSA GROUP SUPPORT TO THE TUNE OF 460 MILLION EUROS (Posted 24th July 2020) Stabilization package enables Belgium’s home carrier to overcome the unprecedented crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic and to create a sustainable future. €290 million loan from the Belgian state and €170 million capital injection […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound 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 for tourism destinations and products to […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show visits the #KenyaCoast
ACHOLA ROSARIO TRAVELS TO MALINDI, WATAMU AND VIPINGO FOR NEW FEATURES (Posted 24th July 2020) This week did the F.O.M.O. Travel Show Africa visit the beaches of Malindi and Watamu, before paying a visit to the one and only PGA rated golf course in the wider Eastern African region – Vipingo Ridge – to give […]
#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 Baobab Beach Resort & Spa – a week and counting to reopening
KENYA’S LEADING ALL INCLUSIVE BEACH RESORT GETTING READY TO WELCOME GUESTS AGAIN (Posted 24th July 2020) Silvester Mbandi, the General Manager of the Baobab resort complex, which also includes Maridadi and Kole Kole, has told ATCNews that the resorts are gearing up for a full scale reopening on the 01st of August, incidentally also the […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 4 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 4TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 24th July 2020) Seychellois are currently feeling the full weight of the economic crisis gripping our Nation, and this is only the start. We find ourselves in the midst of a pandemic that shows no sign of relenting, […]
#QatarAirways continues to expand their network again as global airtransport resumes
CEBU / PHILIPPINES JOIN BRISBANE / AUSTRALIA AND TORONTO / CANADA AS NEW DESTINATIONS (Posted 24th July 2020) Cebu joins Brisbane and Toronto as new destinations launched by the airline during this crisis Cebu services will start on 24th of July with three weekly flights while the airline will also resume its first China flights […]
LAM Mozambique announces new service to Dar es Salaam
MAPUTO – PEMBA – DAR ES SALAAM READY FOR LAUNCH ON 30TH JULY (Posted 24th July 2020) Mozambique’s national airline LAM, short for Linhas Aereas de Mozambique, has announced a new flight which is to connect the capitals of both countries, Mozambique and Tanzania, effective 30th of July. The service will route via the northern […]
The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest – From the Edge of Kibale Forest
… AND NOT AN ELEPHANT IN SIGHT … Says Charlotte Beauvoisin / Author of the Diary of a Muzungu in Episode 5 of Volume 1 of her ongoing series: From the Edge of Kibale Forest (Posted 24th July 2020) Bingeing on the great outdoors In the fifth of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 15.450.444 Cases and 631.642 Deaths as of today, 23rd of July 2020 9.407.799 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.09 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
RwandAir joins Kenya Airways in returning to service
UGANDA AIRLINES SIDELINED BY GOVERNMENT AS OTHER REGIONAL AIRLINES REV UP OPERATIONS (Posted 23rd July 2020) RwandAir, the Rwandan national flag carrier, will resume commercial passenger services from 01st August 2020, joining fellow East African airline Kenya Airways which will also relaunch regional and international scheduled passenger flights on the same day after already flying […]
Safarilink host senior officials from KCAA and KAA as flights resume
Safarilink recently hosted senior dignitaries of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Tourism Board, and Kenya Association of Hotelkeepers and Caterers last week when relaunching services to Diani and other destinations in Kenya. Captain Gilbert Kibe, Director General Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, commented: “I am pleased to report that Safarilink has adhered […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana’s new eVisa system to be operational by the end of 2020!
The Government of Botswana is set to introduce an electronic visa (eVisa) system. This will enable visitors to the country to obtain a visa online and have a seamless entry upon arrival at all the land and air arrival points in Botswana. The Government has selected Pangea IT, an Israeli company specialised in digital transformation […]
