#BreakingNews – Taita Hills and Salt Lick lodges owners provide clarity on their future
TAITA HILLS AND SALT LICK WILDLIFE RESORT LIMITED ISSUE FORMAL STATEMENT ON THE FUTURE OF THE TWO LODGES (Posted 09th May 2020) We would like to officially inform you that as of 01 July 2020 Taita Game Lodge and Saltlick Game Lodge will no longer be managed by Sarova Hotels Kenya. It has been an […]
#WTMAfrica2021 sets dates
WORLD TRAVEL MARKET AFRICA 2021 TO TAKE PLACE IN CAPE TOWN BETWEEN 07TH AND 09TH OF APRIL 07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa ATW Connect COVID-19 Articles Contact Us Press releases AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK CHARTS THE FUTURE OF THE AFRICAN TRAVEL TRADE Over the past few weeks, the team at Reed Exhibitions […]
#IndiaOutbound Magazine’s latest edition
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 […]
#Kenya’s revamp of narrow gauge railway to Nanyuki nears completion
RAILWAY REVAMP BRINGS RAIL SERVICES CLOSER TO NORTHERN KENYA (Posted 08th May 2020) Kenya Railways has reportedly largely completed the maintenance and refurbishment work on the narrow gauge railway line, which leads to Nanyuki in central Kenyan highlands. Ready for relaunch in June or July, according to sources in Nairobi, will the line then be […]
#Kenya government updates list of official quarantine hotels
NEW LIST PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT APPROVED QUARANTINE HOTELS IN KENYA (Posted 08th May 2020) The Kenyan government has updated its list of approved quarantine hotels and nine government institutions and schools sanctioned to provide such services. The number of hotels is sharply down from the first such list published here a few weeks ago to […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.950.510 Cases and 271.800 Deaths as of today. 1.359.506 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.88 percent. Note: Some African […]
Radisson Hotels launch new safety protocols
HYGIENE, SANITATION AND DISINFECTION FORM KEY ELEMENTS OF NEW PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT GUESTS AND STAFF (Posted 08th May 2020) Radisson Hotel Group Announces its Radisson Safety Protocol, A Global Commitment to Cleanliness and Hygiene in Partnership with SGS Radisson Hotel Group announced its Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol, a new program of in-depth cleanliness and disinfection […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Botswana starts to ease lockdown restrictions!
The Government of Botswana has amended the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) regulations and has introduced the next step of interventions in the country’s battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Effective today (08 May 2020) trades and businesses as well as schools in Botswanacan operate subject to specified conditions. Places of religious worship are allowed to conduct services […]
Dreaming of Travel during the Lock Down – Lets Go Travel will make your dreams come true
Dreaming of Travel in the Lock down?! Do you look into the sky and think wow it looks so clear and beautiful – and there have been recent statements about the distance you can see clearly and even great photos taken of Mount Kilimanjaro with lots of snow from Nairobi National Park! Or are you […]
#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
Ethiopian Airlines digitizes cargo services
#ETHIOPIANAIRLINES MAKES CARGO BOOKINGS MORE USER FRIENDLY (Posted 08th May 2020) Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, introduced a mobile app and chatbot-assisted shipment tracking service to improve cargo customers’ experience. The mobile app, which is now available for both Android and iOS, will bring convenience […]
United Nations sets up #COVID19 knowledge hub in #AddisAbaba
ADDIS ABABA CHOSEN BY UN TO HOST COVID19 KNOWLEDGE HUB (Posted 08th May 2020) As the world grapples with an unprecedented global health crisis of COVID-19, the United Nations is spearheading a digital hub to house information and knowledge resources to assist crucial development system partners in fighting the pandemic in Africa. The virus has […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY By Gill Staden (Posted 07th May 2020) News from around Southern Africa Click on the link below: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside: Game Rangers at Itezhi-Tezhi A Tribute to Ruger, a Working Dog BioCarbon takes on another forest Zambia Primate Project grades new Access Road Zambia Traditional History – the Kunda Lion has porcupine quills […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.852.763 Cases and 266.077 Deaths as of today. 1.317.148 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.90 percent. Note: Some African […]
Taita Hills and Salt Lick lodges return to the owners portfolio
SAROVA HOTELS RELINQUISHES MANAGEMENT OF TAITA HILLS AND SALT LICK SAFARI LODGES (Posted 07th May 2020) The news that Sarova Hotels will return Taita Hills and Salt Lick safari lodges to the actual owners of the two properties came for many in Kenya and the region as a surprise. Yet, the impact of COVID19 on […]
#Ethiopia – The endemic species of the country
ENDEMIC SPECIES OF ETHIOPIABy Tamara Britten, www.exclusiveethiopia.com All pictures courtesy of Tamara Britten (Posted 07th May 2020) With Ethiopia being ATCNews’ feature country for 2019 / 2020, is it a pleasure to introduce to you Tamara Britten of www.ExclusiveEthiopia.com Tamara will, in an upcoming series of articles, be sharing her destination knowledge, and some of […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: eSwatini to gradually ease the partial lockdown!
The Government of eSwatini has announced that it will gradually ease the partial lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which was intially introduced on 27 March 2020 and extended for another three weeks on 15 April 2020, from 08 May 2020. In line with similar measures recently taken by other countries in the […]
#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 – Coronavirus pandemic: Lesotho has eased lockdown restrictions!
The Government of Lesotho has eased the lockdowns restrictions implemented to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The Kingdom is only country in Africa yet to report a single case of COVID-19. Lesothowent into a nationwide 21 day-lockdown on 29 March 2020 and extended the confinement by two weeks until 05 May 2020 on 21 […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS President’s Message – March/April 2020 Corporate Council on Africa What a difference two months has made. In my last President’s message at the end of February, I flagged the reasons to cheer Africa’s economic outlook and the positive momentum in the U.S.-Africa relationship. I hoped to welcome…Read More>> TOURISM What will […]
#IndiaOutbound Special #Africa Edition
About Us India Outbound has the pleasure to present you a unique section on its flagship website dedicated to Africa travel news and a monthly B2B newsletter focusing on the promotion of travel & tourism development in African countries for the Indian travel trade. This initiative is the first of its kind in the Indian […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.759.296 Cases and 259.590 Deaths as of today. 1.259.452 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.90 percent. Note: Some African […]
Qatar Airways prepares for network relaunch
FROM 52 AT THE END OF MAY TO 80 GLOBAL DESTINATIONS BY THE END OF JUNE (Posted 06th May 2020) Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the airline will begin a phased approach to expanding its network in line with passenger demand evolution and the expected relaxation of entry restrictions around the world. Having maintained […]
#IATA appeals to international community to support #Africa
Urgent Appeal to International Community to Support African Travel and Tourism Sector Five international air transport and tourism bodies have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to support Africa’s Travel & Tourism sector which employs some 24.6 million people on the African continent. Without urgent funding, the COVID-19 […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Fastjet (Zimbabwe) extends the current flight suspension for a second time!
Fastjet (Zimbabwe) has adjusted its plans to resume operations in line with the second extension of the lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus in Zimbabwe. According to the airline, domestic flights will remain suspended until 20 May 2020. International flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa remain suspended. Fastjet has extend its flexible booking […]
#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
Air Cargo to form backbone of operations for now …
AIR SEYCHELLES RAMPS UP CARGO OPERATIONS (Posted 06th May 2020) ? 15 flights operated in April 2020. ? Over 73 tons of cargo carried including 26 tons of medical supplies. Air Seychelles has today announced that the airline will continue to offer cargo services amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic to ensure medical supplies and essential […]
Passport to Africa – News Updates
MAY 2 0 2 0 MINISTERS OF THE AU DISCUSS ACTIONS TO MITIGATE DEVASTATING IMPACTS OF COVID-19 The AU Ministers responsible for Tourism and members of STC on Transport, Infrastructure, Intercontinental and Interregional Infrastructure, Energy and Tourism held a meeting on the invitation of H.E Dr Amani Abou-Zeid… READ MORE HOW TO MAKE SUSTAINABLE TOURISM […]
#IATA recommends face masks for passengers and crews
IATA Calls for Passenger Face Covering and Crew Masks Opposes Onboard Social Distancing The International Air Transport Association (IATA) supports the wearing of face coverings for passengers and masks for crew while on board aircraft as a critical part of a layered approach to biosecurity to be implemented temporarily when people return to traveling by […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.673.468 Cases and 253.404 Deaths as of today. 1.211.230 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.89 percent. Note: Some African […]
