#RIKF2024 – Community involvement shows
(Posted 23rd July 2024) Sixteen students from Polytechniques Mauritius – Rodrigues, create a mural under the theme: Be Smart, Go Green, as part of the 9th edition of the Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival 2024 in Mourouk. In Mourouk, a peaceful fishing village in the south of Rodrigues Island, this Sunday, July 21, 2024 […]
TravelComments.com – Study: South Africa & Namibia named among the top five best African countries to visit with kids!
(Posted 23rd July 2024) South Africa and Namibia have recently been named among the top five best African countries to visit with kids. South African travel specialist Go2Africa has analyzed almost four thousand hotels, attractions and restaurants around the globe to help families find the perfect location for their next adventure…. READ MORE
Virgin Atlantic orders seven additional A330neo aircraft to continue fleet transformation
(Posted 23rd July 2024) Virgin Atlantic has placed a firm order for seven A330neo aircraft as part of its wider fleet transformation. The agreement takes Virgin Atlantic’s commitment for the A330neo to 19 aircraft in total, providing improved economics. The order was announced during the Farnborough Airshow onboard Virgin Atlantic’s A330neo, named […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 29, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 23rd July 2024) In the past week, a major continental convention took place in Libreville, Gabon, bringing together key aviation stakeholders. Meanwhile, the world experienced the largest IT outage in history, severely impacting airline operations globally. Namibia released its 2023 Tourist Report, highlighting significant growth in arrivals. Tanzania renewed its Bilateral […]
Ethiopian Airlines rebukes allegations
(Posted 23rd July 2024) Official Statement Regarding Recent Video Circulation Ethiopian Airlines has watched the circulation of a viral video on various social media platforms depicting a passenger being removed from flight ET308 on July 19th, from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. We took the necessary time to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (July 2024 – November 2024)!
(Posted 23rd July 2024) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period July 2024 to November 2024. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is… READ MORE
Boeing forecasts demand through 2043
(Posted 23rd July 2024) With air travel fully recovered and even surpassing pre-pandemic demand, Boeing projects a 3% increase in airplane deliveries over the next 20 years, with carriers requiring nearly 44,000 new commercial airplanes by 2043. Leading into the Farnborough International Airshow, Boeing released its 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), […]
Royal Bhutan Airlines adds Airbus A320neo and A321XLR aircraft to fleet to expand international network
(Posted 23rd July 2024) Royal Bhutan Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bhutan, a fully owned subsidiary of the state holding company Druk Holding and Investments Limited (DHI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 3 A320neo and 2 A321XLR aircraft to expand its international network. The […]
9th edition RODRIGUES INTERNATIONAL KITESURF FESTIVAL ” Be Smart, Go Green ! ” starts next week
(Posted 21st July 2024) The Rodrigues International Kitesurt Festival event is a large annual gathering of thousands of spectators since July 2013, on the beach of C Rodrigues Mourouk, in the Rodrigues Creole soul in the south of the island, which will take place this year from Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th of […]
Airlink advises of possible disruptions at Kimberley, George, Mthata and Polokwane following an #ATNS #NOTAM
(Posted 2oth July 2024) Also affected are O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International, Bloemfontein, Upington, Pietermaritzburg and East London where however alternative approaches are available, minimising the impact of the ATNS decision South Africa’s Air Traffic Navigation Service (ATNS) notified Airlink and all other aircraft operators last night that procedures for all […]
The Pyne Awards – From Idea to Oscars of the African Hospitality Industry
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Global IT outages prompt #IATA and #SITA to respond
(Posted 19th July 2024) The global IT outages which saw many airlines and airports around the world affected, impacting and even halting operations, has caused major chaos and travel plans for hundreds of thousands of travelers were thrown into disarray. This saw IATA and SITA make public comments, explaining the situation: Wrote […]
#SerenaHotels’ Rosemary Mugambi announces retirement
(Posted 19th July 2024) Rosemary set to hand over the baton to Maureen Okore At the end of this month, I will be retiring from my position of Regional Marketing Director of Serena Hotels Africa after serving the company in various capacities over the last 36 years. Being with East Africa’s […]
Rodrigues Kite Surf Festival 2024 just days away now
(Posted 19th July 2024) The 9th edition of the Rodrigues International Kitesurfing Festival, under the theme “Be Smart, Go Green”, which will be held from July 24 to 28, 2024 at the Anse Mourouk kitesurfing spot, highly praised by amateurs and professionals from around the world, is the highlight of this event […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Five beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 19th July 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 18 July 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 […]
#EASA certifies the new #Airbus A321XLR
(Posted 19th July 2024) The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of […]
New Africa Sustainable Development Report Shows Critical Importance of Scaled-Up Development Financing
(Posted 19th July 2024) The report provides an in-depth review of African countries progress towards five sustainable development goals and their 32 targets to meet the 2030 Agenda and the African Union 2063 Agenda The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and the African […]
These are the most popular bucket list travel activities in 2024
(Posted 19th July 2024) Courtesy of Mike Whitman, Founder of Contentellect Most Popular Bucket List Activities in 2024 The most popular bucket list travel activities in 2024 Seeing the Northern Lights is the most popular bucket list activity in the world. Trekking the Inca trail to Machu Picchu came second, while visiting […]
Seychelles Small Hotels and Establishments Association signs deal with SABRE
(Posted 19th July 2024) The Seychelles Small Hotels and Establishments Association, which was set up earlier this year, has established a partnerships with Hopitality Plus of Mauritius, that will benefit members’ interests according to the association chairman Mr. Peter Sinon. Mauritius’ based Hospitality Plus is the regional representative of SABRE Hospitality Solutions. Sinon […]
TravelComments.com – These three beaches in Southern Africa are among “The Best Beaches in the World”!
(Posted 19th July 2024) Luxury and lifestyle travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has recently released its annual selection of “The Best Beaches in the World“. Three beaches in Southern Africa have been recognised among a list of 34 beaches worldwide. These beaches are… READ MORE
#ATLF2024 Speaker Lineup Announced! Celebrate African Tourism Excellence
(Posted 19th July 2024) 7TH AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM & AWARDS Venue: Gaborone International Conference Centre, Grand Palm, Gaborone, Botswana Date: 3rd September – 6th September 2024 INDUSTRY LEADERS SHARE THEIR INSIGHTS Get ready to be inspired by a stellar lineup of industry leaders at the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards! […]
Uganda Airlines to launch Abuja, Harare and Lusaka in September
(Posted 18th July 2024) Uganda Airlines has announced that services to Abuja, Harare, and Lusaka will commence on September 12th. Twice a week flights to Abuja will launch on September 12, 2024, with services operated every Sunday and Thursday by their flagship A330-800Neo aircraft. This service will, as reported by ATCNews yesterday already, […]
Major change as Ethiopian Airlines mandates dollar-only ticket purchases for international travelers
(Posted 18th July 2024) In a major policy change has Ethiopian Airlines announced that airline tickets for passengers outside the country will now only be available for purchase in US dollars. Previously, air transport tickets for international travelers could be bought using birr if they come to Addis Ababa, but this change is […]
#Airbus updates outlook for freighter demand
(Posted 18th July 2024) Airbus said airlines will need 2,470 freighters over the next 20 years, of which 940 will be new builds and 1,530 will be used passenger jets converted to all-cargo configuration. Airbus said the industry will take delivery of 970 narrowbody, 880 midsize and 620 large freighters. The long-range forecast […]
Emirates orders 5 more B777F cargo aircraft
(Posted 18th July 2024) The cargo division of Dubai-based Emirates, the world’s fourth-largest airline by freight traffic, committed on Tuesday to purchase an additional five 777 freighters from Boeing for U Dollars 1 billion, adding needed supply of widebody freighters as demand for air shipping grows. The announcement comes a day after Airbus […]
The International Criminal Court (ICC) marks 17 July, Day of International Criminal Justice
(Posted 18th July 2024) Yesterday, 17th of July 2024, was the Day of International Criminal Justice, which marks the 26th anniversary of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) (www.ICC-CPI.int). The Rome Statute is the first international treaty of its kind, establishing the International Criminal Court, and aiming to end impunity […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches industry first ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ programme
(Posted 18th July 2024) IHG Hotels & Resorts launches industry first ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ programme as CEO calls for broader support from governments to accelerate positive change at scale IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, today announces the launch of its Low Carbon Pioneers programme, which brings together […]
#AFRAA: Highlights of the 12th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and 1st Safety Summit
(Posted 18th July 2024) In case you missed the 2024 Convention and Safety Summit, we are pleased to share the event highlights in this special edition of the AFRAA newsletter. The 12th Aviation Stakeholders Convention took place from 12 – 14 May 2025 under the theme, “Beyond Connecting African Aviation” and the 1st African Aviation […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE REPORTS STRONG Q2 PERFORMANCE WITH DOUBLE DIGIT REVENUE AND ROOM NIGHT GROWTH
(Posted 18th July 2024) Room nights growth of 13.4% in Q2 and up 17.3% year to date Total H1 revenues $1.3 billion versus $1.1 billion in H1 2023 GHA DISCOVERY enrolments surge 20% in Q2 pushing membership to 27 million Cross-brand revenues in H1 2024 were $176 million up 31% while direct bookings […]
World’s Best Just Got Better: Qatar Airways to reveal ‘Qsuite Next Gen’ at Farnborough International Airshow 2024
(Posted 18th July 2024) A new ‘upgraded version’ of the award-winning Qsuite promises luxury redefined and brings a wealth of innovative features Visitors are welcome to experience the ‘QSuite Next Gen’ at Farnborough, one of the aviation industry’s leading air shows, from 22-26 July 2024 Qatar Airways will unveil its latest business […]
