Ethiopian Inaugurates First of its Kind e-commerce Logistics Facility at Bole International Airport
(Posted 01st March 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and one of the fastest- growing airlines brand globally, proudly announces the launching of its state-of-the-art e-commerce logistics facility in a grand event today. The Ethiopian e-commerce facility is located inside the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics premises. The […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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TravelComments.com – Zambia: Zambia Airways to launch direct flights to Kasama!
(Posted 01st March 2024) The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, is set to launch direct flights to the city of Kasama in Zambia’s Northern Province. The airline will operate one weekly service on Mondays between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and Kasama Airport (KAA) in Kasama. Flights will commence on… READ MORE
Africa Tourism Forum 2024
(Posted 29th February 2024) The Africa Tourism Forum brings together the dynamics of the tourism sector for the first time in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on 20 – 21 May 2024, with the aim of being the most productive professional tourism meeting in Africa. #ATF24egypt, The Sun of African Tourism, is preparing […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Fastjet to temporarily increase flights between Victoria Falls Mbombela!
(Posted 29th February 2024) Zimbabwean low-cost airline, Fastjet, is set to increase the number of flights between Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Kruger National Park in South Africa. The airline’s spokesperson Mr Nunurai Ndawana announced during a media event in Victoria Falls that Fastjet will temporarily increase the number of flights between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) in Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit) to… READ MORE
2023 Safest Year for Flying By Several Parameters
(Posted 29th February 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2023 Annual Safety Report for global aviation. Aviation continues to make progress on safety with several 2023 parameters showing “best-ever” results. There were no hull losses or fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft in 2023. However, there was a single fatal accident involving […]
Entries for the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge 2023 will officially close this Friday.
(Posted 29th February 2024) Entries for the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge 2023 will officially close this Friday. Imagine pitching your revolutionary tourism idea to industry leaders in Windhoek, Namibia. Make it a reality at the Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge. Submit your entry for the Innovation […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 29th February 2024) CCA IN THE NEWS President Tinubu: No Going Back on Reforms; We Remain Steadfast in Creating Investment Opportunities While Tackling Poverty The State House, Abuja President Bola Tinubu says his administration remains steadfast in implementing necessary economic reforms to facilitate business growth and create investment opportunities that support Nigeria’s […]
Support #AviaDevAfrica’s Jon Howell at the London Marathon in April 2024
(Posted 29th February 2024) Jon Howell with Grace Howell during the Great Gorilla Run 2017 On April 21 2024, Jon Howell, CEO and Founder, AviaDev Africa will be taking to the streets of London to run the London Marathon. That’s 26.2 miles or 42.195 kilometres to be exact….and he will be running the […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 29th February 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#AeroTrail’ offers intriguing insights into the Ethiopian aviation market
(Posted 28th February 2024) Courtesy of AeroTrail With a population of approximately 126 million people, Ethiopia boasts a bustling air transport market set for dynamic growth. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted an astonishing 226% expansion in the sector over the next two decades. This high-growth […]
#Radisson aims at 50 percent portfolio increase in West and Central #Africa
(Posted 28th February 2024) Within the past 12 months, the Group signed five new hotels, adding over 1,000 rooms to the region’s portfolio The Radisson Hotel Group is targeting a 50% expansion of its West and Central African portfolio, consisting of 29 hotels and over 5,000 rooms in operation and under development, […]
#AirKenya – #RegionalAir – #Aerolink aviation news updates
(Posted 28th February 2024) Warm greetings from AirKenya, Regional Air and AeroLink Uganda – your premium carriers of choice, taking you to your favorite safari destination across East Africa and offering you guaranteed connections whether you are traveling domestically or across borders between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Additional Dash 8-202 AirKenya […]
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TravelComments.com – South Africa has released rhino poaching statistics for 2023!
(Posted 27th February 2024) The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has released the rhino poaching statistics for 2023. A total of 499 rhinos were poached across South Africa, 406 were killed on state properties and 93 on privately owned parks/reserves/farms. This was an increase of… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – SANParks: Cash-free payment options limited across Addo Elephant National Park!
(Posted 27th February 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) just released a “kind reminder” on Facebook regarding the cash free payment system, which was implemented in Addo Elephant National Park with effect from 01 September 2021. The Addo Main Camp and the Kabouga entrance gatesare… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: CemAir and British Airways sign & implement an interline agreement!
(Posted 27th February 2024) South African regional carrier CemAir and the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, British Airways, have signed and implemented an interline agreement that opens up connections to more destinations in Southern Africa through British Airways’ gateways of Johannesburg and Cape Town. The agreement includes… READ MORE
#ATHW2024 Registration now open …
(Posted 27th February 2024) Taking place at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lagos Nigeria from 3 – 5 July 2024, ATHW will bring together industry professionals, leaders, C-suite executives, unique coaches, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and developers, from 15 countries in Africa and around the globe, leveraging on tourism investment opportunities and unlocking limitless business […]
#AviaDev2024 – Upcoming topics in Windhoek
(Posted 27th February 2024) AviaDev will be taking place on 19-21 June at the Movenpick Hotel Windhoek, Namibia. The programme for AviaDev is already taking shape, under the theme – “Igniting Connections, Propelling Growth“, the topics will ignite discussions, motivate you to action key learnings and grow your business to the next level. […]
Tourism Personalities join forces as Sharm El-Sheikh is declared the Tourism Capital City 2024
(Posted 27th February 2024) Alain St.Ange joined Dr. Jens Thraenhart and Theodore Koumelis in Egypt as Sharm El-Sheikh is declared the Tourism Capital City 2024 Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister responsible for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles who now heads his very own ‘Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy’ joined Dr. Jens Thraenhart, […]
#SITA celebrates 75th anniversary
(Posted 27th February 2024) SITA, a global leader in air transport technology, is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking seven and a half decades of groundbreaking innovation, unwavering commitment, and exceptional service to the aviation industry. Founded in 1949 by 11 pioneering airlines, SITA has been owned by the air transport industry and driven […]
Xhibition International 2024 Africa News
(Posted 27th February 2024) Kenya Angama Amboseli opened on 1 November 2023 in Kenya’s 5,700-acre Kimana Sanctuary, one of the last havens for the continent’s Super Tusker elephants. Continuing the “slow safari” concept championed at its sister property, Angama Mara, the lodge features ten suites inspired by the elephants and providing exclusive […]
#EthiopianAirlines expands its Domestic Network
(Posted 27th February 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, is pleased to announce the expansion of its domestic services to South-Western Ethiopia with a thrice weekly passenger services to be reinstated to Dembi Dollo starting from February 26, 2024. The new thrice weekly service commences operation as per […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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#QatarAirways to Participate in ITB Berlin 2024 and launches special leap year offers
(Posted 26th February 2024) Qatar Airways will showcase its latest digital innovation at the world leading travel trade show, taking place from 5-7 March 2024 Qatar Airways is the world’s first airline to develop a virtual cabin crew MetaHuman The dynamic reveal will highlight Sama’s second generation capabilities powered by artificial […]
TravelComments.com – #Zambia: Two roads in #Lusaka renamed after former Namibian Presidents!
(Posted 26th February 2024) Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced during the state funeral of Namibia’s former President Dr. Hage Geingob on 24 February 2024 in Windhoek that Kasama Road, a major road in Lusaka, has been renamed after the late Dr Hage Geingob. This is with immediate effect. Dr. Hage Geingob (3 August 1941 – 4 February 2024) was […]
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#Zambia – History of the Three Lakes
(Posted 26th February 2024) Courtesy of Gill Staden, Livingstone, Zambia This is a fascinating part of Zambia’s history as it takes in the rise of the Lunda Empire under Chief Kazembe and then its decline as the Bemba took control under the watchful eye of the Swahili traders. The Swahili […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Phalaborwa Gate’s gate structure is temporarily closed for guest use!
(Posted 25th February 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the gate structure at Kruger National Park’s Phalaborwa Gate is currently under construction and closed for guest use. Temporary arrangements have been made to… READ MORE
#BrusselsAirlines updates on Tel Aviv flights
(Posted 24th February 2024) After careful consideration within all relevant departments, Brussels Airlines has decided to restart its flights to Tel Aviv as from March 24, 2024, under a defined set of precautionary measures. The Belgian airline will start with operating three flights per week on Monday, Thursday and Sunday from Brussels. […]
