#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 04th March 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Hussein Jiwani – RIP
(Posted 04h March 2024) It is with the greatest sadness that I have to confirm the passing of Hussein Jiwani of Nairobi / Kenya. I have known Hussein for many many years and we have in the past regularly worked hand in hand to promote tourism to Kenya, to East Africa and to […]
Tourism is an Industry where friendship remains key to success
(Posted 03rd March 2024) By Alain St Ange Tourism is an industry and not an activity, and success continues to be assured when industry professionals appreciate that the bonds of friendship created during the years of work remains the cornerstone of this human industry. I have just ended a working mission in […]
Dr. Karikoga Kaseke – RIP
(Posted 03rd March 2024) It is with great sadness that ATCNews reports of the passing of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Dr. Karikoga Kaseke. Often referred to as just Dr. KK, he was instrumental in entering a media partnership between ZTA and ATCNews and became a friend […]
Qatar Airways returns to Osaka with daily flights
(Posted 03rd March 2024) Qatar Airways has resumed services to Osaka with a non-stop daily flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kansai International Airport (KIX). The new route is operated by the state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, equipped with 36 Business Class seats and 247 Economy Class seats. Nestled in the heart of […]
#RwandAir drops Mumbai
(Posted 03rd March 2024) In an not entirely unexpected move has RwandAir pulled the plug on their Mumbai flights, halting operations to India’s commercial capital already on the 15th of March, i.e. giving only two weeks notice. The airline began flying to Mumbai seven years ago but there is speculation that especially […]
Scores of elephants killed in Botswana amid poaching surge
(Posted 02nd March 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Peta Thornycroft, Telegraph Scores of elephants have been killed for their ivory in Botswana in recent months as a southern African country once considered a sanctuary for wildlife has seen a surge in poaching. Poachers are thought to have killed […]
Angama Amboseli Spearheads a New Face for Sustainable Safaris in Kenya
(Posted 01st March 2024) Situated in Kenya’s pristine Kimana Sanctuary, among the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro and surrounded by a Fever Tree forest, Angama Amboseli officially opened in November 2023. Transcending conventional boundaries, the lodge leans into the complex realities of human and wildlife coexistence. Set along a historic migratory route traversed by animals […]
Walk For Love Africa (WFLA) Set to Hold Inaugural Summit
(Posted 01st March 2024) Walk For Love Africa®? (WFLA) is delighted to announce that preparations are in place for the inaugural edition of the WFLA Summit, a travel, tourism and trade event scheduled to take place from 28th to 29th of March 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria, at the Radisson Blu Hotel Ikeja. […]
Naija7Wonders partners with Ministry of Tourism and NIHOTOUR for Wonders of Nigeria Expo
(Posted 01st March 2024) L-R: Amb. Ikechi Uko, organiser Wonders of Nigeria Expo; Mrs. Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism; Alhaji Nura Kangiwa, Director General NIHOTOUR. The 10th Edition of the longest running domestic tourism expo in Nigeria has received the endorsement of the Ministry Of Tourism. The Wonders of Nigeria Expo that promotes […]
TravelComments.com – #Zimbabwe: #Gonarezhou National Park reopens after annual closure!
(Posted 01st March 2024) Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe, which was temporarily closed to the public since 10 January 2024, is set to reopen. The temporary closure to tourism during the traditionally wettest months of the year allows the roads to have a rest and the roads team to upgrade them. It also allows Gonarezhou National […]
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
(Posted 01st March 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 – 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 […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 28th February 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 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. […]
