Call for #WSTHA Entries Deadline Extended to 31 May!
(Posted 26th May 2024) Call for Entries Deadline Extended to 31 May! World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has extended its call for entries deadline to 31 May. If your organisation is a pioneer in sustainable travel, you could secure global recognition for your work by entering for free. KEY FACTS […]
TravelComments.com – Nationals from these 31 countries will soon need a visa to enter Namibia!
(Posted 25th May 2024) According to news reports from Namibia, the Governemt of the southern African country is set to introduce entry visa requirements for countries that have no reciprocal visa arrangements with Namibia. The proposal, which was submitted by the Namibian Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, has… READ MORE The […]
#TwigaTours – They put their money where their mouth is
(Posted 24th May 2024) Twiga Tours and Twiga Travel, through the Manji Foundation, distributed textbooks, school materiala and food to Masai Mara flood victims The God’s were definitely smiling on us… A bright sunny day as we touched down at Olkiombo Airstrip, Masai Mara National Reserve to distribute food to some […]
Aero Trail publishes African aviation accident and incident report
(Posted 24th May 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech In 2023, the world registered 5,337 aviation-related incidents/accidents, according to the Aviation Safety Network database. Of these, 661 resulted in fatal injuries, claiming the lives of 1,322 individuals. This marked a 17.2% decrease from the approximately 1,596 deaths from […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 24th May 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – South Africa introduces a new remote working visa!
(Posted 24th May 2024) The Government of South Africa has introduced a new remote working visa. The amendments to the country’s immigration regulations were gazetted on 20 May 2024. The new visa, which is introduced as a species of visitors visa, allows foreigners to work remotely for a foreign employer while residing in South Africa. However, applicants for […]
IATA “Wings of Change Focus Africa” Conference to Address Resilience and Sustainability
(Posted 24th May 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Wings of Change Focus Africa Conference (WOCFA) will return for its second edition under the theme ‘Towards a More Resilient and Sustainable African Aviation’. WOCFA is taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 2-3 July 2024 with South African Airways as the host airline. […]
Qatar Airways Cargo Rejoins Forces with Animal Defenders International
(Posted 24th May 2024) Six young lions rescued from the illegal wildlife trade as a part of Qatar Airways Cargo WeQare initiative Qatar Airways Cargo has once again assisted Animal Defenders International, this time by transporting six young lions from the illegal wildlife trade to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg. Known […]
Volcanoes Safaris set to open their new Kibale Lodge on 01st of July 2024
(Posted 24th May 2024) Volcanoes Safaris, the pioneer of gorilla and chimpanzee ecotourism in Uganda and Rwanda since 1997, announces the opening of Kibale Lodge in Uganda on 01st of July 2024. Bookings are now open! Volcanoes’ fifth lodge is a landmark development as it creates a unique circuit linking the finest […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) gets an upgrade!
(Posted 24th May 2024) The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has announced that Mfuwe International Airport (MFU), which serves the tourism industry based on the nearby South Luangwa National Park and other wildlife areas in the Luangwa Valley, will undergo a period of rehabilitation, commencing on… READ MORE
#UNRA yields to growing pressure and issues new guidance on traffic diversion through Murchison Falls National Park
(Posted 24th May 2024) Following serious complaints by visitors to Murchison Falls National Park by foreign tourists, local visitors, tour operators and park staff about the impact of the sudden inflow of transit traffic – and in good part about the at times reckless behaviour of truck drivers – have stakeholder consultations […]
TravelComments.com – Malawi: Malawi Airlines increases flights between Lilongwe Nairobi!
(Posted 23rd May 2024) The flag carrier of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has announced the introduction of a fourth weekly service to Kenya. The airline will add a flight on Sundays to its current schedule between Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. The additonal service will commence on… READ MORE
Uganda’s Tourism Minister Tom Butime and Dr. Alain St. Ange meet at #POATE2024
(Posted 23rd May 2024) POATE is regarded as one of East Africa’s major tourism events and Seychelles’ best known tourism personality, the island’s former Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine Minister and President of the African Tourism Board is in Uganda at the invitation of Minister Tom R. Butime, the Minister of […]
#Seychelles Official Licensed Taxi Services unite to ensure service and security
(Posted 23td May 2024) Courtesy of Dr. Alain St. Ange, presently attending #POATE2024 in Kampala on invitiation of the Ugandan Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Seychelles Official and licensed Taxi Operators have said they are “United in our Diversity, Driving Seychelles Together” as they move to better their services and […]
A new era for energy transition in Rodrigues with the inauguration of a solar farm
(Posted 23rd May 2024) The inauguration of the Grenade solar farm on Saturday 18 th May, marks the beginning of a new era for Rodrigues, a small island affiliated with the Republic of Mauritius. It illustrates the island’s commitment to adopting sustainable practices and investing in a clean and reliable energy future. The […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 23rd May 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 23rd May 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Google Set to Launch News Showcase In the U.S. Amidst Global Regulatory Challenges Davidson News Google is gearing up to launch its News Showcase product in the United States within weeks, following several delays and regulatory battles worldwide. Chris Jansen, Google’s Head of Local […]
WildlifeDirect Commissions Six Local Filmmakers for the “Justice for Nature” Film Initiative
(Posted 23rd May 2024) WildlifeDirect, a leading Kenyan conservation organization, is thrilled to announce the commission of six groundbreaking short films dedicated to advocating for justice for nature. This initiative, funded by the Whitley Fund For Nature, follows a successful pitch competition that drew 50 compelling proposals, of which 45 were pitched in […]
Dr. Alain St. Ange gets down to business at opening of #POATE2024
(Posted 23rd May 2024) Tourism Consultant Dr. Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles who has been working accross the African continent as well as the ASEAN Block met Freda Akullu, the Investment Manager for Tourism & Project Coordinator in Uganda for EU Tourism Grant Facility as both attended the Official Opening Ceremony. The event […]
Qatar Executive Welcomes the World’s First Gulfstream G700 Aircraft to Doha
(Posted 23rd May 2024) Qatar Executive (QE), the corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, has officially welcomed the delivery of two new Gulfstream G700 aircraft to the fleet, becoming the worldwide exclusive commercial operator of the aircraft. Qatar Executive is the first carrier to offer the Gulfstream G700 to charter customers, […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Low volume seal access roads officially opened on Impalila Island!
(Posted 23rd May 2024) The Namibian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has officially opened low volume seal access roads on Impalila Island in Namibia’s Zambezi Region on 16 May 2024. The newly constructed district roads… READ MORE
Hanna Atnafu returns to #EthiopianAirlines in senior position
(Posted 22nd May 2024) Hanna Atnafu has returned to Ethiopian Airlines and sent the following message via social media to her friends across the aviation industry: I am delighted to announce that I have rejoined Ethiopian Airlines as the Head of Group PR and Corporate Communication. This is a homecoming for me, […]
IHG – Driving a sustainable future: a Journey to Tomorrow
(Posted 22nd May 2024) IHG Hotels & Resorts calls for collaboration across the hospitality industry, as it reiterates commitment to doing business responsibly Responsible for one in 10 jobs and contributing more than $7.7 trillion to the world’s GDP, the travel and hospitality industry supports economies across the globe by helping local communities […]
Transforming Egypt’s Business Future: Harnessing Technology and Innovation for Unprecedented Growth
(Posted 22nd May 2024) GITEX AFRICA 2024, the continent’s largest and most influential tech and start-up event, is returning to Marrakech, Morocco, from 29th to the 31st of May 2024. The super-connector event will convene some of the most innovative enterprises and start-ups from 130 countries while gathering the most influential government authorities, […]
#Seychelles’ Dr. Alain St. Ange pays courtesy call on ATCNews Publisher
(Posted 22nd May 2024) Dr. Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Tourism Consultant who is this week in Uganda for the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) paid a courtesy call on the Founder and Publisher of ATC News this morning. The two have been friends for many Many years and have always followed […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Seven streets in Windhoek have been renamed!
(Posted 22nd May 2024) The City of Windhoek has recently renamed seven streets in Windhoek, Namibia, to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and Namibia. Several new streets were also named. According to the Namibian Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni,… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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TravelComments.com – TAZARA: Resumption of normal train operations!
(Posted 22nd May 2024) The Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) has announced that the reopening of the mainline, which was temporarily closed on 01 April 2024 due to landslides and formation failures caused by heavy rains in the Mlimba–Makambako area of Tanzania. As a result, normal train operations will resume immediately, with passenger trains planned to […]
Tourism Invest Africa unveils first set of panelists for #ATHW2024
(Posted 22nd May 2024) We are excited to officially announce our 1st set of an outstanding array of thought leaders, innovators, industry specialists, and business luminaries who will impart valuable insights into the African business terrain, focusing on investment readiness at the African Tourism and Hospitality Investment-Ready Business Workshop #ATHW24, taking place on […]
New pilot assistance technologies take to the road with Airbus’ Optimate demonstrator
(Posted 22nd May 2024) Automatic aircraft taxiing and new pilot assistance features to be tested in innovative electric truck Airbus UpNext, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Airbus, has started testing new technologies to support automatic taxiing and enhance pilot assistance onboard an innovative electric truck. The three-year research project, called Optimate, will […]
