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TravelComments.com – Tinley North Beach Upgrade: A new coastal destination in KwaZulu-Natal

  (Posted 11th April 2026)     KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is set to gain an exciting new attraction in 2026 as Tinley North Beach in the quiet beach town of Tinley Manor is formally opened to the public for the first time in decades. Backed by a R6 million infrastructure investment, the project marks a significant milestone—not just for local communities, […]

The Voices: Dr. Alain St.Ange – Leadership and Vision in Global Tourism

  (Posted 11th April 2026)   Courtesy of Dr. Alain St. Ange   A biographical portrait of Alain St.Ange, exploring his journey from the Seychelles to the global stage and his philosophy on empowering the tourism industry through unity and private sector engagement.   In the world of international  travel, few names carry as much weight […]

IATA – Low-Volume Routes Most Vulnerable to Being Discontinued

  (Posted 11th April 2026)     Globally, 6,500 routes operated in 2024 were discontinued in 2025. In total, routes offering less than 20,000 seats constituted 41.8% of the global network but 91.8% of all cancelations. Of the total number of canceled routes, 76.4% offered fewer than 10,000 seats per year, despite only accounting for […]

Sheraton Nouakchott marks the entry of Marriott International in Mauritania

  (Posted 11th April 2026)   As Mauritania’s cultural and economic heart, Nouakchott offers visitors a glimpse into the serene beauty and rich heritage that define this remarkable Northwest African nation     Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, recently celebrated the opening of Sheraton Nouakchott […]

Livestock may be rewriting elephants’ gut microbiomes in Kenya’s protected reserves

  (Posted 10th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Stephanie Baum & Robert Egan, Phys.Org (U.K), April 8, 2026 Sharing habitat with livestock is changing elephants’ gut bacteria in ways that could be harmful to their health, according to new research. The study, appearing in Royal Society Open Science, tracked known individual elephants […]

Beekeeper aims to protect village from elephants

  (Posted 10th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Bridie Adams, BBC (Britain), April 9, 2026 A woman from Worcester is working on a project to build a 6km (3.73 mile) “beehive fence” designed to prevent elephants from entering farmland in Tanzania. Rachel Monger, a piano teacher who lives in St John’s, is […]

A deadly conflict in Malawi raises questions about conservation

  (Posted 10th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News The Economist (Britain), April 9, 2026 One cold morning in June 2023, Masiye Banda was picking pumpkin leaves in her patch outside the village of Cafwamba, near Malawi’s Kasungu National Park, when an elephant rushed towards her. As she tried to run, the tusker […]

UniCorner: Student Spotlight at ICAO Climate Week 2026!

  (Posted 10th April 2026)     Undergraduate students — Feature your ideas at ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026!   ICAO is inviting undergraduate students to take part in UniCorner: Student Voices Shaping the Future of Sustainable Aviation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026. This initiative offers students an opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas by sharing 2-minute videos proposing actionable solutions […]

TravelComments.com – Okavango Delta in May: Weather, wildlife & travel tips (2026 guide)

  (Posted 10th April 2026)     May marks a turning point in Botswana’s iconic Okavango Delta. As the rains fade and floodwaters begin their slow arrival from Angola, the Delta transforms into one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations—lush, wildlife-rich, and increasingly accessible (with some important caveats this year)…. READ MORE

Ezemvelo seeks NGO assistance to prevent culling

  (Posted 09th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Mbuso Kunene, Citizen (South Africa), April 7, 2026 Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has renewed its appeal to local, national and international reserves to provide space for the translocation of overabundant elephants from its protected areas. This comes amid the growing crisis of over 1 000 […]

Urgent call to relocate elephants as KZN reserves reach capacity

  (Posted 09th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Chris Ndaliso, Witness (South Africa), April 7, 2026 Hundreds of elephants may need to be relocated from KwaZulu-Natal’s flagship game reserves as conservation authorities scramble to prevent an ecological crisis. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has issued an urgent appeal to conservation partners and reserves […]

IATA – PoCs Prove Industry is Ready for Contactless Travel

  (Posted 09th April 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of several digital identity Proofs of Concept (PoCs) completed with the support of airlines, airports, technology providers, and governments across Europe and Asia-Pacific. The successful PoCs demonstrated that contactless, biometric-enabled international travel is already achievable with digital identity replacing paper […]

A Congo Basin-led bioeconomy could boost Central Africa’s green transition (analysis)

  (Posted 08th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Metolo Foyet, Mongabay (U.S), April 6, 2026 The Congo Basin, often referred to as the “second lungs of Earth,” holds immense potential for leading Central Africa’s green transition. Home to the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest and second-largest reserve of drinkable water (holding 50% of […]

A unique clearing in Central Africa draws elephants from the dense forests

  (Posted 08th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News David Akana, Mongabay (U.S), April 6, 2026 Throughout most of Central Africa, it’s difficult to spot herds of forest elephants all at once. They move through dense rainforest, remaining elusive, their lives obscured by thick vegetation and distance. For tourists and even researchers, direct […]

AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues on Airline business models – Positioning African airlines for success | 08 April | 2:00pm EAT (11:00am UTC)

  (Posted 08th April 2026)   Welcome to the 2026 AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session where industry leaders discuss critical matters and how to forge a way forward with practical and actionable solutions. The April Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Mr. Manish Raniga, Director – Knighthood Global and Mr. Vincent Huette, […]

Last call for ATIC 2026 – Africa’s premier tourism investment conference

  (Posted 08th April 2026)   Tourism and investment leaders from across the continent are urged to attend the Africa Tourism Investment Conference (ATIC), taking place on 14 April 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) as part of World Travel Market Africa. Produced in partnership with JLL Africa, an affiliate member of […]

TravelComments.com -Victoria Falls in May: Peak water levels, weather & travel tips

  (Posted 08th April 2026)     Straddling the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, the mighty Victoria Falls—known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya – “The Smoke That Thunders”—reaches one of its most dramatic phases in May. As the Zambezi River begins to transition from peak flood to slightly lower levels, visitors are treated to a powerful combination of thundering water, lush rainforest, and gradually improving visibility…. READ MORE

Kenya’s Fly 748 set to return to scheduled operations in May

  (Posted 08th April 2026)     Local Kenyan airline 748 Air Services is set to resume scheduled domestic flights in Kenya this May, marking a return to the scheduled passenger market after a period of restructuring aimed at safety standards. The relaunch will see the airline reconnect Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with key destinations […]

TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in May: Weather, wildlife & travel tips

  (Posted 08th April 2026)     Kruger National Park in May marks a key seasonal transition—lush summer vegetation begins to fade, visibility improves, and wildlife viewing steadily gets better. Following the exceptionally heavy floods of January 2026, the park enters May in a phase of recovery, offering travellers a unique combination of rejuvenated landscapes and […]

WTM Africa – State of the Industry Report 2026

  (Posted 07th April 2026)     15 April | 10:00 | Future Stage | WTM Africa | Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) What’s really driving African travel and tourism right now? This session presents the findings of the State of the Industry Report 2026, revealing the continent’s key numbers, market movements, and future-defining […]

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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