TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Flight delays at King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London!
(Posted 20th November 2024) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public that King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London in South Africa’s Eastern Cape is currently experiencing flight delays. According to ACSA, this is due to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa crowned “Most Desirable Destination for Wildlife & Nature”!
(Posted 20th November 2024) The readers of Wanderlust, a UK based independent travel magazine, crowned South Africa the “Most Desirable Destination for Wildlife & Nature” in the 23rd Annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards. The country was also voted… READ MORE
United Airlines Increasing Nonstop Accra – Washington D.C. Flights
(Posted 20th November 2024) United offers more one stop connections from Accra than any other U.S. airline United is the only airline serving Accra nonstop from Washington D.C. United Airlines has increased service between Accra and Washington D.C., from three-times weekly to up to seven-times weekly flights, reflecting a 62 […]
Marriott International Expands Branded Residences Portfolio in the Middle East & Africa Region
(Posted 20th November 2024) Underscoring the company’s global leadership in branded residences and luxury development, Marriott International announces a strong residential pipeline in the MEA region Marriott International announced its accelerated growth in its branded residential portfolio in the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region, with 41 projects in the portfolio, […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo Launch New Strategic Partnership
(Posted 20th November 2024) Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, is proud to announce the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. This partnership, inaugurated today by Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer Cargo, Mr Mark Drusch, and MASkargo’s Chief […]
The Royal African Society Benefit Gala: Experience a Magical Evening of Culture & Entertainment
(Posted 20th November 2024) The evening will commence with a cocktail reception co-hosted by Rolling Stone Africa, the All Party Parliamentary Group for Africa, Afreximbank and Africa No Filter The Royal African Society Benefit Gala on Friday 22nd November 2024 is set to deliver a spectacular evening of cultural excellence with riveting performances […]
Registration Opens for the 2024 African Economic Conference
(Posted 20th November 2024) This year’s conference will provide a platform for African countries to address pressing economic challenges and strengthen their resilience to growing global pressures Registration is now open for the 2024 African Economic Conference (AEC), a flagship event co-hosted by the African Development Bank the United Nations Economic Commission […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia has the highest road quality infrastructure in Africa!
(Posted 20th November 2024) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA) announced that, according to Statista, Namibia has the highest road quality infrastructure in Africa. The country reached an index rating of 5.57 on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest) in terms of road condition and extensiveness. Egypt and Benin followed with a score of 5.53 and […]
South Sudan records yet another air accident
(Posted 19th November 2024) Image courtesy of social media via Pulbar TV’s facebook page A LET410, owned and operated by Salaam Air Express. MSN 962633 and registered as TL-BMM, has on landing in Lankien / South Sudan veered off the runway and sustained substantial damage. The aircraft was first put into service […]
Dr. Alain St.Ange heads to Kazakhstan on a tourism working mission
(Posted 19th November 2024) Tourism Consultant Dr. Alain St.Ange who heads his Seychelles based ‘Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy’ leaves the Seychelles this coming Thursday the 21st November to travel to Kazakhstan for a four day mission at the invitation of VisitAlmaty of Almaty Tourism Department. This city administration government body holds such a […]
African Leaders Welcome Launch of African Development Bank’s Technical Assistance Facility to Unlock Climate Finance for Vulnerable Regions
(Posted 19th November 2024) Launch of the facility will enable the African Development Bank to increase the reach of the CAW’s efforts In a major step to address Africa’s climate finance gap, the African Development Bank Group has launched a new funding call that will transform the development of climate projects […]
Four Stars for Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 19th November 2024) Astonishing repeat result for an airline without a Premium Economy cabin Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest aviation group, has announced its recognition as the recipient of the Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards. As a SKYTRAX four-star global airline, Ethiopian is proud to […]
frica Tech Festival 2024 showcases innovation across Africa’s technology ecosystem
(Posted 19th November 2024) Organised by Informa Tech, the Africa Tech Festival’s anchor events –AfricaCom, AfricaTech, and AfricaIgnite – along with the AI Summit Cape Town Over 15,000 attendees were welcomed to the 27th annual Africa Tech Festival by South African Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Hon. Solly Malatsi. The Department is […]
Newmark Hotels opens lodge in Uganda
(Posted 18th November 2024) Newmark Hotels marked earlier this month opened their Gorilla Heights Lodge in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park at Nkuringo. The luxury lodge marks Newmark’s entry into the Ugandan gorilla trekking market, providing an exclusive experience that combines high-end accommodations with breathtaking wildlife encounters in one of Africa’s most […]
#AFRAA AGA gets top level attention from #IATA
(Posted 18th November 2024) IATA Director-General, Willie Walsh, addresses the AFRAA AGA Good morning colleagues, friends, and honoured guests. All protocols observed. Thank you to Eng. Yehia Zakaria, Chairman and CEO of Egyptair and President of AFRAA, and to Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary General of AFRAA for the kind invitation to address you […]
Africa Investment Forum: Top African Investors Gather in Casablanca Ahead of 2024 Market Days
(Posted 18th November 2024) Market Days is a three-day annual event that brings together project sponsors, financiers, governments and other key stakeholders to advance deals toward close A group of top African investors made a stop in Casablanca, Morocco, on Tuesday, November 12 to mobilise Moroccan investors and business leaders […]
Stray elephant kills Nwoya farmer outside Murchison Falls National Park
(Posted 18th November 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Christopher Nyeko, New Vision Sam Opiyo, a 53-year-old peasant farmer has been confirmed dead after he was trampled over by an adult elephant.The elephant ambushed him as he worked in his garden in Pakawera village, Langele parish, Koch-Lii sub-county, Nwoya district.The village […]
Dr. Carmen Nibigira – RIP
(Posted 17th November 2024) News just broke about the sad passing of Dr. Carmen Nibigira and the Tourism Industry of Eastern, Central and Western Africa have been messaging each other with shock and surprise. Those who’ve been in the industry long know Dr. Carmen Nibigira, pioneer CEO of the East Africa Tourism Platform, […]
TravelComments.com – East London: One of the city’s most popular beaches is temporarily closed!
(Posted 17th November 2024) The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in South Africa’s Eastern Cape has temporarily closed one of the most popular and most central beaches in East London. According to the Municipality, parts of the… READ MORE
Mice Travel – The Power of Personalisation
(Posted 17th November 2024) Personalisation was a massive trend for the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector coming into 2024 – and it’s continuing to gain traction as we head into 2025. In an era where one-size-fits-all events no longer resonate; attendees and clients alike expect experiences tailored to their specific needs […]
The Royal African Society Benefit Gala Auction supported by ARTSY Bidding Has Started
(Posted 17th November 2024) The Royal African Society’s Benefit Gala on Friday, 22nd November, from 5:30pm – 11:30pm will be one of the most exciting and glamorous events in the London social calendar, kicking off the festive season The Royal African Society‘s Benefit Auction, starting with the Silent Auction, 11th November – 23rd November, and […]
Jinja / Uganda airfield to be closed until October 2025
(Posted 16th November 2024) The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has issued a NOTAM that the airfield in Jinja will be closed until the 27th of October next year. Anyone intending to charter a plane into or out of Jinja will have to make alternative arrangements. Meanwhile has it be learned that […]
Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) urges African leaders and the international community to fulfill their commitments to climate justice
(Posted 16th November 2024) As COP29 takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024, world leaders are urged to maintain the momentum established at COP28 The Justice, Peace, and Development Commission of SECAM in collaboration with its Environment and Climate Change Working Group, is urging African leaders and the international community […]
TravelComments.com – SANParks: Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park adjusts shop hours for stocktaking in late November 2024!
(Posted 16th November 2024) The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that due to monthly stocktaking all shops in the National Park will have to temporarily change its operating hours on selected dates at the end of November 2024. The shops at… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Proflight Zambia signed its first interline ticketing agreement with a European airline partner!
(Posted 16th November 2024) Zambian privately owned regional carrier Proflight Zambia has signed its first interline ticketing agreement with a European airline partner. The new partnership with… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Windhoek-Okahandja dual carriageway (A1) officially opened!
(Posted 15th November 2024) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia’s road sector, has officially opened the new Windhoek <> Okahandja dual carriageway (A1) in early November 2024. The N$2.8 billion road project is a major upgrade of the… READ MORE
Afreximbank asserts Africa’s climate position at the Conference of the Parties (COP29)
(Posted 15th November 2024) A primary objective of the Bank will be to advocate for the swift operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, which provides financial support to countries suffering from climate-related losses The African Export-Import Bank is participating at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where it is doubling-down on its commitment […]
The Royal African Society appoints APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer
(Posted 15th November 2024) The Royal African Society is the UK’s longest-standing institution dedicated to promoting Africa The Royal African Society (www.RoyalAfricanSociety.org), a leading organisation in the UK promoting Africa’s global influence, today announces the appointment of APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard as Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer, […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Cape Town Pride to host Africa’s first WorldPride!
(Posted 15th November 2024) The organizers of the annual Cape Town Pride, a gay pride event in Cape Town ending with a pride parade, have announced that they have won the bid to host the WorldPride 2028 in the Mother City. This is the first time a WorldPride will be held in Africa. Cape Town Pride… READ MORE
Winners of the 2024 Africa Tech Festival Innovation and Excellence Awards Announced
(Posted 15th November 2024) This year’s Africa Tech Festival Awards highlighted the pioneering work that is transforming lives and industries across Africa, inspiring future innovation and growth The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2024 took place on the 13th of November 2024 at the stunning Bay Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town, celebrating […]
