Dr. Paula Kahumbu responds to overwhelming solidarity and support for her cause
CRISIS MEETING AT KWS AS BACKLASH AGAINST BAN ORDER COMES BACK TO HAUNT THEM (Posted 19th February 2020) Information received from usually well informed sources close to KWS speak of alarm bells ringing through the corridors of top management, following the backlash in public opinion and growing unease over the unilateral and illegal ban order […]
KWS bars Dr. Paula Kahumbu from entering Nairobi National Park
KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE COMES UNDER INSTANT PRESSURE TO EXPLAIN THEIR BAN ON DR. PAULA KAHUMBU (Posted 18th February 2020) Dr. Paula Kahumbu, a locally and internationally highly respected conservationist, has reportedly been barred today from entering the Nairobi National Park. This follows her spirited campaign against KWS for having allowed the recent Koroga Festival to […]
#WTMA2020 – Investing in Tourism is investing in You
06 – 08 April 2020, Cape Town, South Africa Register About WTM Africa Find Exhibitors What’s On INVESTING IN TOURISM, INVESTING IN YOU! WTM Africa has endeavoured to make travel and tourism part of the oxygen we breathe. Travel and Tourism professionals from across the globe have enjoyed the bountiful opportunity, experiences, knowledge and business […]
#UNWTO News Updates
Greece Welcomes UNWTO Support for Sustainable Tourism Growth Madrid, 18 February 2020 – The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) paid a high-level visit to Greece to meet with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and offer the United Nations’ specialized agency’s support as the country works to grow and diversify its tourism […]
#WTMA2020 – Sustainability becomes a top priority
WTM Africa Conscious about Sustainability in Travel WTM Africa 2020 is tackling travel sustainability at macro and micro levels this year, by lining up a number of eco-conscious initiatives alongside recognising game-changing sustainability practices in the African travel industry. Major international events like WTM Africa have an impact on their environments, and the Reed Exhibitions […]
#IATA Airlines and Postal services cooperate towards a cross border airmail network
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Post Corporation (IPC) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce cooperation between the two organizations. The aim for both IATA and IPC is to promote the development and expansion of safe, secure, accessible and high-quality airmail and air cargo services to help their […]
#WTMA2020 Briefing update for Johannesburg
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Zuva Petroleum to accept foreign currency at eight DFI fuel stations!
Zimbabwean energy company Zuva Petroleum has announced that eight of its 72 retail service stations in Zimbabwe will be accepting foreign currency payments. Customers can pay for their fuel in foreign currency (US$) at the following fuel stations across the country: Lorraine, Groombridge, Pendennis, Valley (all in Harare), Macs Garage (Bulawayo), Oasis (Beitbridge), Palmerstone (Mutare) […]
FlySafair remains South African Rugby’s airline of choice
SOUTH AFRICA RUGBY AND FLYSAFAIR RENEW PARTNERSHIP (Posted 18th February 2020) As official sponsor to SA Rugby and the Springboks, FlySafair will have the responsibility of providing South Africa’s Rugby World Cup champions with all local flights in South Africa FlySafair will continue to provide the Springboks and SA Rugby (https://www.SARugby.co.za/) with safe and comfortable […]
Tourism News Updates from Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY’S LATEST EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE (Posted 18th February 2020) Courtesy of Gill Staden, author of ‘Beyond the Victoria Falls’, comes the latest edition of the Livingstone bi-Weekly. Inside this week: Livingstone Bird Count Heartlands Farm Shop State of the Economy Ngonye Falls Photograph Fishing Ban may extend for 6 months Floods at […]
#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
#MediaIndiaGroup’s February News Updates
Business Politics Society Culture Tourism Events Cinema Indian Diaspora MIGTV Business Himachal farmers switch to aromatic plants Erratic weather conditions have made some farmers across the Himalayan state switch to aromatic plant cultivation to boost incomes. Read More Facial recognition raising hackles Facial recognition is being touted as a major technological breakthrough. Easy to abuse, […]
#UNWTO to hold World Forum on Gastronomy 2020 in Brugge / Belgium
TravelComments.com – South Africa: New national toll road tariffs for 2020 announced!
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced the new toll road tariffs for 2020 in South Africa, which will come into effect on 01 March 2020. According to SANRAL, South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, has approved the toll tariffs as part of the annual tariff adjustments. The adjustments are made on […]
#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
More labour trouble for Kenya Airways as unions again get the better of hapless management
KENYA AIRWAYS – IN CONTEMPT OF COURT? (Posted 17th February 2020) Aviation unions in Kenya are accusing the Kenya Airways’ management to be in contempt of court, claiming illegal recruitment of part time staff at wages below those stipulated in the collective bargaining agreement between themselves and Kenya’s national airline. The unions claim that injunctions […]
Golfing in Uganda – Flying with Uganda Airlines
UGANDA AIRLINES FARES TO ENTEBBE MAKE FOR GREAT GOLFING PACKAGES (Posted 16th February 2020) Golf is a popular sport across Eastern Africa and in particular in Kenya have new high quality championship courses sprang up over the past two decades while the rest of the region lagged considerably behind. Kigali for instance has only one […]
World Travel Awards News Updates for 2020
NEWSLETTER February 2020 Enter World Travel Awards 2020 Enter World Travel Awards 2020Submit your application for the 27th annual World Travel Awards (WTA). As the most prestigious programme in travel and tourism, our quest is to identify and reward industry excellence – those organisations that are driving our sector to new heights. Entry for our […]
#LaikipiaForum announces fundraiser for rhino survival
Why West Africa’s hospitality market keeps growing
Why is West Africa’s hotel growth booming? [Construction Report] Africa is seen as one of the most promising regions for hotel developers today and large international chains are rushing in to secure their piece of the pie. We find out more about growth regions in Africa.
#WTMA – looking back and looking forward
WTM 2019 ENDED WITH A BANG! World Travel Market Africa continues to grow having welcomed 6 263 industry professionals from 100 countries in 2019. Attendance and participation numbers were up, across the board – a clear sign that the African travel & tourism industry is open for business and stoking anticipation for an even bigger […]
TravelComments.com – LAM – Mozambique Airlines to launch flights between Pemba Johannesburg!
The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM – Mozambique Airlines, is set to launch a direct service between Pemba Airport (POL) in the port city of Pemba in northern Mozambique and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Effective 30 March 2020, the airline will operate three weekly return flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to […]
India Outbound News – The latest edition including #AfricaTravelNews
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 […]
TravelComments.com – British Airways to increase flights between London Cape Town!
The flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, British Airways, is set to increase the number of flights between Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. Effective 10 January 2021, the airline will operate two extra return flights a week to the Mother City. The new services will […]
#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
Namibia launches new Conservation Fund
GERMANY ASSISTS NAMIBIA TO LAUNCH NEW COMMUNITY CONSERVATION FUND (Posted 14th February 2020) The launch of this much needed conservation fund takes Namibia’s flagship conservation programme to the next level. The creation of this fund is aimed at reducing the community based natural resources management (CBNRM) sector’s dependence on external donor funding support, taking into […]
#AfricanParks celebrate 20 years of successes
20 Years of Hope. 20 Years of Results. 20 years ago, we faced what seemed like an impossible challenge: protecting Africa’s national parks before it was too late. In Malawi, wildlife reserves had been completely poached out and trees were being felled for charcoal. In Chad, 4,000 elephants were being slaughtered as the illegal wildlife […]
OneWorld set to welcome Alaska Airlines as a new member
oneworld welcomes Alaska Airlines’ intention to join the alliance oneworld® is delighted with the announcement that Alaska Airlines intends to join the alliance by summer 2021, and its plans to form a US West Coast international alliance with oneworld founding member American Airlines. Once approved, oneworld membership will allow Alaska Mileage Plan loyalty members to […]
Airbus’ A330-800neo certification good news for Uganda Airlines
UGANDA AIRLINES LONG DISTANCE CHOICE AIRCRAFT A330-800NEO NOW EASA AND FAA CERTIFIED (Posted 14th February 2020) (Photo courtesy of Airbus) Uganda Airlines choice of aircraft for their long haul operations, due to commence in early 2021, has been the Airbus A330-800neo. The airline signed up for two such aircraft with the deliveries slotted in for […]
TravelComments.com – Business Rescue: SA Express operations continue as normal!
South African state-owned airline SA Express has confirmed that it is now under a formal Business Rescue restructuring process and that all its regional and domestic operations continue as normal. According to the airline, the Business Rescue process is well-coordinated with no disruptions to customers and employees. SA Express was placed under Business Rescue, a […]
