The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 5 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 5TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 30th July 2020) This edition comes again with a forward by Alain St. Ange and access to the full report is available by clicking on the link shown below. ONE SEYCHELLES’ relentless on-the-ground mobilization efforts in the lead […]
Taita Hills lodges publish new rates ahead of relaunch
ATTRACTIVE RATES ARE THE KEY TO BRING VISITORS BACK TO THE SAFARI LODGES (Posted 30th July 2020) The Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa and the Salt Lick Safari Lodge, ahead of the relaunch on the 15th of August, have published rates valid for East African residents valid until the end of the year. The […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 29th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 16.959.858 Cases and 664.664 Deaths as of today, 29th of July 2020 10.508.350 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.91 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
Financial relief by governments is critical for the survival of airlines in #Africa
Unblocking Bottlenecks in Financial Relief Critical for Survival of Air Transport in Africa The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is urging African governments to: · Unblock bottlenecks so that urgently needed financial relief pledged for air transport and tourism reaches the distressed businesses it is meant to help. · Implement the International Civil Aviation Organization’s […]
Kenya Airways changes baggage policy ahead of operations relaunch
REGIONAL FLIGHTS IN AFRICA NOW QUALIFY ONCE AGAIN FOR TWO PIECES OF CHECKED BAGGAGE PLUS RELAXED NON PENALTY TICKET CHANGE RULES (Posted 29th July 2020) Ahead of the relaunch of regional and international flights on the 01st of August has Kenya Airways announced a key change vis a vis their more recent baggage policy. In […]
#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 – Zambia: Proflight Zambia cancels flights between Lusaka Durban indefinitly!
According to Proflight Zambia’s latest schedule update, the airline has canceled flights between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban indefinitly. The airline is currently operating repatriation flights between Lusaka and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and hopes to resume regular scheduled flights to Johannesburg […]
#UgandaAirlines announces additional repatriation flight
UGANDANS FROM JOHANNESBURG AND LUSAKA CAN TAKE A FLIGHT HOME ON 10TH OF AUGUST (Posted 29th July 2020) Following the completion of a repatriation flight from West Africa last week has Uganda Airlines announced a second repatriation flight from Southern Africa. On the 10th of August does the airline plan to fly one of their […]
Fastjet prepares for delisting from the London Stock Exchange
FASTJET PLC DIRECTORS RECOMMEND DELISTING OF SHARES FROM LSE (Posted 28th July 2020) Small scale investors in Fastjet PLC are likely to take a financial hit as the company’s directors have apparently recommended the delisting of ordinary shares from the London Stock Exchange. The following notice was filed by the company as per regulatory requirements: […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 28th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 16.722.537 Cases and 658.023 Deaths as of today, 27th of July 2020 10.290.044 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.93 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
Qatar Airways returns to Helsinki
QATAR AIRWAYS IS THE ONLY WORLD AIRLINE TO SERVE ALL FOUR NORDIC CAPITAL CITIES (Posted 28th July 2020) Resumption of three weekly Helsinki flights will see Qatar Airways operate a total of 22 weekly flights to the Nordic countries The Nordic countries are a strategically important market for Qatar Airways with the airline providing uninterrupted […]
#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 […]
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