Kreol Rodrigues Festival 2024 News Updates
(Posted 06th August 2024) Courtesy of Joey Nicles It has now been confirmed that Francky Vincent will visit Rodrigues as part of the Kreol Rodriguez Festival from December 01st to 08th, 2024 to celebrate his 50 career anniversary. The announcement of his arrival in Rodrigues on the occasion of the great […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Five beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 06th August 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 02 August 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists,… READ […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Community protest on the main road from Tshepise to Pafuri Gate!
(Posted 06th August 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) informed the public this morning that community protest is currently happening, with protesters blocking and affecting traffic on the main road from Tshepise to Kruger National Park’s Pafuri Gate. There is no info on… READ MORE
AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM 2024 SET TO CHART A NEW PATH FOR INTRA- AFRICA TRAVEL, TOURISM, AND INVESTMENTS
(Posted 05th August 2024) The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024 is scheduled to take place from September 3rd to 6th at the Gaborone International Conference Centre, Grand Palm, in Gaborone, Botswana. This year’s theme is ‘Charting a New Path Forward for Intra-Africa Travel, Tourism & Investments’ and reflects theforum’s commitment to […]
Satarem America Inc. to partner with Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 05th August 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Satarem America Inc. to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia. Satarem shall produce SAF in the country, and Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to acquire the SAF from Satarem. With this […]
United States (US) Transport Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck® signs partnership with Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 05th August 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa is delighted to announce its partnership with the United States (US) Transport Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck® program. The program allows Ethiopian Airlines’ customers traveling out of USA to have a better air travel experience with a more seamless, secure, […]
Alain St.Ange speaks to tourism trade in London
(Posted 05th August 2024) Alain St.Ange, the globally renowned tourism consultant and former Miniser of Tourism Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine coming from the Seychelles was invited to London to address a group of tourism professionals and a number of politicians on the subject of ‘sustainable tourism & on the importance of tourism […]
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc 2024 Half Year Results
(Posted 03rd August 2024) Strong first half delivery gives confidence to raise guidance. Shareholder distributions to be reinstated in respect of the full year 2024 results. Underlying operating profit of £1.1bn and underlying margin of 14.0% reflects the impact of our strategic initiatives, with commercial optimisation and cost efficiency benefits across the […]
TravelComments.com – Plettenberg Bay: Plettenberg Bay Aerodrome (PBZ) has been shut down by the South African Civil Aviation Authority!
(Posted 03rd August 2024) The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has shut down Plettenberg Bay Airport/ Plettenberg Bay Aerodrome (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay with immediate effect on 31 July 2024. The civil aviation authority of South Africa informed the Bitou Municipality, the airport’s licence holder, that Plettenberg Bay Airport’s Aerodrome Operating Licence had been suspended. According to the SACAA, the main reason for […]
TravelComments.com – West Coast National Park: Annual flower season kicks off!
(Posted 03rd July 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of the 2024 wildflower season in the West Coast National Park (WCNP). The Postberg section of the National Park is open to the public since 01 August 2024 and will close again on… READ MORE
ONOMO Hotels and Spotify join forces
(Posted 03rd August 2024) The collaboration with Spotify provided further impetus to an already successful event, with both brands looking forward to developing the partnership even further into the future ONOMO Hotels has announced the success of this year’s edition of the popular Casablanca Summer Fest, presented for the first time […]
Volunteers tap AI to fight illegal wildlife trade
(Posted 02nd August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and China Daily Exposing illicit wildlife trade that thrives on e-commerce platforms is like a game of whack-a-mole, even with the use of artificial intelligence tools. Illicit online listings of the likes of ivory, pangolin scales or even live animals are often […]
FAAN MD meets with Aviacargo Roadmap Committee
(Posted 02nd August 2024) “Give me a quicker schedule of implementation. Air Cargo is of great importance to this government. We want things done a little faster.” These were the words of the Mrs Olubunmi Kuku the MD/CE of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria FAAN during the meeting of the authority […]
Are you ready for the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards 2024
(Posted 02nd August 2024) 7TH AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM & AWARDS Venue: Gaborone International Conference Centre, Grand Palm, Gaborone, Botswana Date: 3rd September – 6th September 2024 The countdown to the 7th Countdown to Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards 2024 is officially on! With just a few weeks to go, excitement […]
An elephantine dilemma: Amboseli jumbos protected in Kenya, hunted in Tanzania
(Posted 02nd August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Pauline Kairu, The East African In September 2023, the tranquil of Tanzania’s Enduimet Wildlife Management Area (Ewma) was shattered by a tragic event — a magnificent, large-tusked elephant bull categorised as a ‘super-tusker’ fell to the bullet of a trophy […]
Air Kenya Group – the latest news
(Posted 02nd August 2024) AirKenya’s new Arrivals Terminal is now Operational In our continuous pursuit to always offer the best travel experience, we are excited to announce that our new and exclusive Arrivals Terminal at Wilson Airport is now open and operational. The terminal is equipped with CCTV and features a spacious […]
Advocacy group links Uganda oil infrastructure to human-elephant conflict
(Posted 01st August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Musinguzi Blanshe, Mongabay Oil drilling by French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is disturbing wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most-visited protected area. This is according to a briefing by environmental advocacy group Africa Institute for Energy Governance […]
Demand for air travel in Africa up 16.9% in June
(Posted 01st August 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: · Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 9.1% compared to June 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year-on-year. The June load factor was […]
TravelComments.com – Architectural Digest (AD): Cape Town named among 20 most beautiful cities in the world
(Posted 01st August 2024) American monthly design magazine Architectural Digest (AD) recently released a list of “The 20 Most Beautiful Cities in the World“. In order to set up the list, AD considered factors, such as architecture, cultural treasures, historical relevance, as well as natural appeal. Overall winner and the most beautiful city in the world […]
#Boeing Board Names Kelly Ortberg President and CEO
(Posted 01st August 2024) Boeing announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective August 08th, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors. He will succeed Dave Calhoun, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire […]
Serena Hotels confirm that the Mara Bridge construction is now complete
(Posted 01st August 2024) We would like to inform our esteemed clients and business partners that the Mara Bridge repair works are complete, and Mara Serena Safari Lodge is now accessible using the Sekenani Gate. For further information please contact: Telephone : (+254 20) 28242000, Mobile no + 254 732 123000/ […]
Brussels Airlines reports profitable Q2 2024
(Posted 01st August 2024) Brussels Airlines reports an adjusted EBIT of 11.6 million euros in the second quarter of 2024. This is a weaker result than the second quarter of 2023, mainly because of a lower production. The Belgian home carrier has in the meantime grown its fleet with an additional Airbus […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 01st August 2024) CCA IN THE NEWS Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Announces Members of the EXIM 2024-2025 Advisory Committee and Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee Export-Import Bank of the United States Washington, DC – The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) announced the membership of its 2024-2025 Advisory […]
June Air Cargo Demand Surges 14.1%
(Posted 31st July 2024) African airlines see 11.8% year-on-year rise in demand for air cargo transport The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. This contributed to an exceptional first half-year performance for air cargo, with volumes exceeding […]
#Airbus reports Half-Year (H1) 2024 results
(Posted 21st July 2024) 323 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 28.8 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 1.4 billion EBIT (reported) € 1.5 billion; EPS (reported) € 1.04 Free cash flow before customer financing € -0.5 billion 2024 guidance as per June update Airbus SE reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30th of […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Mariental renames street after the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa!
(Posted 31st July 2024) The Mariental Municipality in Namibia has announced that it has renamed 16th Street, one of the longest streets in the town of Mariental, after the late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa (22 January 1967 – 14 July 2024). Katrina Hanse-Himarwa was… READ MORE
Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam appoints Saniah Mohamed as Groups & Events Manager
(Posted 31st July 2024) The Johari Rotana, which opened in 2019, is a 5-star hotel located in the heart of Dar Es Salaam overlooking the Indian Ocean with modern and luxurious facilities an ideal destination for leisure, business and events. The hotel features 193 luxurious hotel rooms and suites and […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Free entry to selected Iziko museums on Women’s Day!
(Posted 31st July 2024) Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to selected museums in Cape Town on Women’s Day on 09 August 2024. This includes the South African Museum, the South African National Gallery,… READ MORE
Advocacy group links Uganda oil infrastructure to human-elephant conflict
(Posted 01st August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Musinguzi Blanshe, Mongabay Oil drilling by French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is disturbing wildlife in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most-visited protected area. This is according to a briefing by environmental advocacy group Africa Institute for Energy Governance […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 30, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 30th July 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trails Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Africa’s aviation industry is surging, as evidenced by recent reports from various nations. The Mozambique Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) released its 2023 air transport outlook, indicating a rise in passenger and aircraft movements. Moroccan airports recorded improved traffic […]
