TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours due to stocktaking at the end of April 2024!
(Posted 12th April 2024) The Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that due to monthly stocktaking all shops in the National Park will have to temporarily change its operating hours on selected dates at the end of April 2024. The shops at Nossob Rest Camp (on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Rainforest in the Victoria Falls National Park to temporarily close on 15th April!
(Posted 11th April 2024) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has informed the public on behalf of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) on “x” that the rainforest in the Victoria Falls National Park in Victoria Falls will temporarily close because of a “special event” happening the National Park on… READ MORE
WTM Africa 2024 opens with a bang
(Posted 11th April 2024) Record-breaking attendance marks Africa Travel Week’s triumphant return! This year’s event in Cape Town shattered forecasts with a staggering 53% surge in attendees from 88 nations worldwide. This remarkable growth positions Africa as a formidable force in the global tourism landscape. The addition of first-time participants from […]
Take a look at the line-up of speakers participating in #AviaDevAfrica2024
(Posted 11th April 2024) We are delighted to share the lineup of speakers who will be participating in the AviaDev 2024 programme. AviaDev has always been committed to bringing together industry experts and thought leaders to explore the latest trends and innovations in aviation. Confirmed Speakers include: THE HONOURABLE JOHN MUTORWA Deputy […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Major upgrade projects in Etosha National Park and Hardap National Park!
(Posted 11th April 2024) The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has announced that it is currently engaged in the renovation of three of the four main entrance gates to Etosha National Park. Anderson Gate on the southern end of the National Park,… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban: Eleven beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 11th April 2024) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 09 April 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists, 12 […]
Elephant deaths trigger Kenyan call for Tanzania to curb hunts
(Posted 11th April 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Reuters, Duncan Miriri In the rolling grasslands of the Amboseli National Park, conservationists fret about an emerging threat to Kenyan elephants that are crucial to its tourism business: licensed hunters across the border in Tanzania. The two East African neighbours […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 11th April 2024) CCA IN THE NEWS CONFIRMED AFRICAN HEADS OF GOVERNMENT – 2024 U.S.-AFRICA BUSINESS SUMMIT Corporate Council on Africa Corporate Council on Africa is pleased to announce that seven African Heads of Government have confirmed their participation in the Summit with more expected, including President Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi of […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 11th April 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Vanilla Islands Welcomes Royal Caribbean
(Posted 11th April 2024) In the context of renewal and recovery marking the tourism industry after the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the cruise sector shows encouraging signs of recovery. Globally or in the Indian Ocean, the year 2023 marked a decisive turning point, with a dynamic resurgence of activity. In this […]
African Tourism and Hospitality Investment Workshop event update
(Posted 11th April 2024) The team of ATHW2024 is re-introducing their team of coaches in their expert-led masterclass for a well-packed intensive training session at #ATHW2024. Gain valuable insights and strategists in building a rock-solid management team that investors require in a business with one of the best in the game Adedayo […]
Airbus shareholders approve all resolutions at 2024 AGM
(Posted 11th April 2024) Airbus SE shareholders approved all resolutions at the Company’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held yesterday, 10th of April in Amsterdam. Resolutions included the renewal of the three-year Board mandate of Chairman René Obermann and those of fellow non-executive directors Victor Chu, Jean-Pierre Clamadieu and Amparo Moraleda. Mr. Obermann […]
Molori Mashuma Opens for its First Season
(Posted 10th April 2024) Molori Mashuma, Located in Zimbabwe’s Magical Mana Pools, Opens for its First Season Molori Safari, an esteemed name in luxury safari experiences, opens its new sister property, Molori Mashuma, an exclusive six tented camp nestled within the Mashuma Pan in Mana Pools, Zimbabwe, for its first full season, […]
From crisis to catalyst: #Nairobi’s #hospitality sector is thriving
(Posted 10th April 2024) Hospitality has bounced back remarkably after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as one of the best-performing asset classes in 2023. This resurgence is particularly notable in Nairobi. The strategic position of Kenya’s capital city serves as an East African hub for various industries, including corporate, government, […]
GLOBAL WORLD SERIES KENYA, 13th – 14th June 2024
(Posted 10th April 2024) In collaboration with USIU-A, the Global World Series event is coming to Kenya in June 2024! Following on from years of successful events held in South Africa. The 2024 event will be held at the USIU-A, Nairobi where the facilities will offer Sponsors/Partners, Speakers and Delegates a 5 […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park: Ebb and Flow Rest Camp & hiking trails closed due to flooding!
(Posted 10th April 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed that heavy rains have caused flooding at the Wilderness Section of the Garden Route National Park, so that the Ebb and Flow Rest Camp has been temporary closed. Mop up operations are already underway and guests who were camping at the Rest Camp have been safely evacuated to […]
TravelComments.com – #Johannesburg: The Apartheid Museum increases admission fees!
(Posted 10th April 2024) The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is set to increase its admission fees. The management of the museum announced that the annual price increase will take effect from 01 May 2024. The admission fee for adults will go up from R150.00pp to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – #Namibia: #Windhoek’s oldest building gets long needed facelift!
(Posted 10th April 2024) The oldest surviving building in Windhoek will soon get a facelift. The Namibian Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has confirmed that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Namibia Craft Centre in order to transform the… READ MORE
4 Weeks to go: Masterclass Sessions at the 12th Aviation Stakeholders Convention
(Posted 19th April 2024) The 12th Aviation Stakeholders Convention will be staged from 12-14 May 2024, at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s Convention is proudly hosted by Ethiopian Airlines under the patronage of the Government of Ethiopia under the theme: “Beyond connecting African aviation.” The event promises […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 10th April 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 14, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 09th April 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Alex Koech Exciting developments emerged in week 14, with projections indicating that passenger traffic by African carriers is set to soar to 98 million for the year 2024. Additionally, South Sudan is poised to achieve a significant milestone as it prepares to […]
The top five for 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge
(Posted 09th April 2024) We are excited to announce the top five finalists for the Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024. We have received 143 entries from all over the African Continent. Kedumetse Liphi Ked-Liphi (pty)ltd: Founder & Chief Engineer Project: Chedza Solar Backpack Botswana Read more Devin Itaagie Chief Executive Officer: […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 09th April 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
New IATA Report on Single Use Plastics Products Focuses on Mitigation Strategies
(Posted 08th April 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report to assist airlines, regulators, and the airline supply chain to mitigate the environmental impacts of single use plastic products (SUPP). This publication is timely as the United National Environmental Program (UNEP) has convened […]
Qatar Airways Announces the Launch of Flights to Kinshasa
(Posted 08th April 2024) Qatar Airways announces the latest expansion of its network to include Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), enabling more frequencies and increased capacity to Luanda, Angola. This latest network expansion provides passengers with greater travel choices within a key region of Africa, opening up a new entry point […]
TravelComments.com – Sani Pass: Lesotho introduced an “attraction fee and tourism levy” at Sani Pass Border Gate!
(Posted 08th April 2024) The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) has introduced a tourism levy at Sani Pass Gate in Lesotho’s Mokhotlong district. Effective since 01 April 2024, all visitors with foreign passports, except for children under the age of 13 years, must pay an attraction fee and tourism levy of… READ MORE
Teaming up for West-African aviation safety
(Posted 08th April 2024) AviAssist has signed a partnership agreement with an approved training organization in West Africa. The AviAssist Foundation and Landover Company Limited have signed an agreement for the organization and hosting of three aviation safety promotion courses at the Landover Aviation Business School (LABS), Lagos, Nigeria. “A better safety record […]
#AirKenya announces John Kimondo as the incoming CEO
(Posted 08th April 2024) The Board of Directors has designated Mr John Kimondo as the next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Captain Dino Bisleti, who will be taking on the duties of Technical Director until the end of 2025, thereafter staying on the Board as Non Executive Director. This transition in leadership is slated […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Operating hours of the Giriyondo Border Gate have been amended!
(Posted 08th April 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the operating hours of the Giriyondo Border Gate between Kruger National Park in South Africa and Limpopo National Park in Mozambique have been amended effective from 01 April 2024. The Giriyondo Tourist Access Facility is now open from… READ MORE
Ethiopian Airlines Marks 78 Years of Trailblazing in African Skies
(Posted 08th April 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, has marked its 78th anniversary, highlighting a legacy of resilience and innovation since 1946. Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tassew and Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Lemma Yadecha accompanied the crew on a flight to Cairo, marking the airline’s inaugural […]
