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(Posted 17th August 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Pfizer therapy for hard-to-treat blood cancer granted FDA accelerated approval WIO News The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Pfizer’s therapy for the treatment of a challenging form of blood cancer, the company announced on Monday… Read More>> Ethiopian […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

(Posted 17th August 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

(Posted 16th August 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Air Algérie to launch flights between Algeria South Africa!

(Posted 16th August 2023) The flag carrier of Algeria, Air Algérie, is set to launch direct flights to South Africa. The airline has announced that it will be operating flights between Houari Boumediene International Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria, and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Effective… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – #eSwatini: The dates of the #UmhlangaReedDance2023 have been announced!

(Posted 15th August 2023) eSwatini Tourism has confirmed the dates of the 2023 Umhlanga Reed Dance. The biggest cultural event in eSwatini is set to start on… READ MORE
#UgandaAirlines launches brand new app

(Posted 15th August 2023) Book and manage your flight bookings with Uganda Airlines from the convenience of your armchair at home or your office chair – or in fact from anywhere. The brand new app is now available on #Appstore and #GooglePlayStore Uganda Airlines is also putting final touches on […]
Fastjet changes terminals in Johannesburg

(Posted 15th August 2023) Passenger of #Fastjet, flying from #Johannesburg to their destinations in #Zimbabwe, please take notice!
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

(Posted 15th August 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#Ethiopian Adds London-Gatwick to its #UK Network

(Posted 15th August 2023) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa is pleased to announce that it will commence a thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21st, 2023. The new service will be operational every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday as per the below schedule. Regarding the commencement […]
TravelComments.com – West Coast National Park: Annual flower season kicks off!

(Posted 15th August 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the annual West Coast National Park (WCNP) flower season is set to kick off. Thanks to the substantial rainfall received during the winter season, the flowers, which can be viewed in the Seeberg, Mooimaak, and the Posberg sections of the national park, are […]
TravelComments.com – South African National Parks (SANParks) announced the dates for the South African National Parks Week 2023!

(Posted 15th August 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks), the body responsible for managing South Africa’s national parks, has announced the dates of the SA National Parks Week 2023. The 18th edition of the annual event will take place from… READ MORE
Alain St. Ange set to address the Ghana Expo 2023 in September

(Posted 15th August 2023) Emmanuel Treku, the CEO of the Inter Tourism Expo Accra of Ghana met with Alain St.Ange, the Head of the Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy and the succesful former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the mid-ocean islands of the Seychelles and together they discussed cooperation […]
#Aviation industry & training trends

(Posted 15th August 2023) In today’s edition you’ll find: 6 New Partner Schools Our partners are offering high-quality IATA training Working Tools for Your Career The latest on Security, Safety & IATA Webinars to Watch Upcoming virtual events New Insight Articles Upskill with these articles NEW Partner Schools Close To You Al Burhan Center […]
Hack Attempt Averted

(Posted 15th August 2023) ATCNews wishes to apologize for the inconvenience suffered by subscribers and site visitors who had problems overnight to access the site. A hack attempt and DoS attack was carried out and the site provider immediately activated safety measures to ensure that no personal data were accessed, altered or lost. […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

(Posted 14th August 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
The Pyne Awards Africa 2023 – Over 68,000 people voted and you made it happen

(Posted 13th August 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for dedicating your time to vote for your preferred hotels, restaurants, bars, individuals, and other entities within the hospitality industry. Your participation means a lot to us. With your votes received, our team and panel of judges […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlyCemAir to launch a new service to Botswana!

(Posted 13th August 2023) South African domestic and regional carrier FlyCemAir has announced the launch of a new service to Botswana. The airline is set to introduce one weekly non-stop flight between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and… READ MORE
The ‘African Elephant Man’ aka Jim Justus Nyamu Advocates For Wildlife Conservation

(Posted 12th August 2023) By Christopher Kiprop, Kenya News Agency via Elephant News Residents of Eldama Ravine in Baringo County and its environs were sensitised on Thursday on wildlife and environment conservation courtesy of Justus Nyamu’s Walk on Wildlife Conservation campaign. The renowned conservationist and founder of Elephant Neighbours Centre, Jim Justus Nyamu, […]
#ColobusConservation News

(Posted 12th August 2023) Hello ATCNews Readers, Hello Friends of Colobus Conservation! Here goes the June and July Newsletter.
TravelComments.com – Namibia: #QatarAirways (temporarily) suspends non-stop flights to #Windhoek!

(Posted 12th August 2023) The flag carrier of Qatar, Qatar Airways, will (temporarily) suspend its non-stop services to Namibia due to operational reasons. The last flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek will take place on… READ MORE
#Mokolwane – a private little camp, big on adventure

(Posted 12th August 2023) Set amongst a sprinkling of Mokolwane palms, this small relaxed camp is located in one of the largest private concessions in the #OkavangoDelta. The Xudum concession (NG29) is 200 000 hectares of raw wilderness and this is where you’ll find Mokolwane, the only camp in the whole area […]
TravelComments.com – #Namibia: Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) offers up to 50% discount for Namibians & SADC tourists!

(Posted 12th August 2023) Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced that it has introduced a limited time special offer for residents of Namibia and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Between 01 August 2023 and… READ MORE
Relive Tomorrowland with Brussels Airport

(Posted 11th August 2023) Relive Tomorrowland with Brussels Airport Still can’t shake the festival jitters? Revisit Tomorrowland over and over with our after-movie. Watch the video of the DJ sets at our airport and relive a wonderful summer full of music! Check out the vid Shop online with 15% off Shop online and […]
#EcoTourism #Kenya announces appointment of Acting CEO

(Posted 11th August 2023) The Executive Committee of Ecotourism Kenya (EK) wishes to announce the departure of Ms Edith Alusa as the CEO of Eco-tourism Kenya. We express our sincere gratitude for her unwavering dedication and exemplary leadership, which have been instrumental in guiding the organization and effectively representing our industry members. As […]
African Tourism Capital Award & Asian Tourism Capital Award – with tourism experts from both Africa & Asia

(Posted 11th August 2023) Afro-Asian Peoples’ Solidarity Organization is a non-Government body emerging from the International Conference held in Bandung-Indonesia in 1955. And it is a global Non-Government Organization dedicated to the principles of national liberation and solidarity of under-developed and emerging countries’ people, spreading all kinds of love, peace, lenity and […]
#Kenya halts Visa On Arrival amid critique from tourism players

(Posted 11th August 2023) When during the last week of July many Kenya government and leading private sectors companies suffered cyberattacks, was the decision taken promptly to throw open the door for visitors by granting Visa on Arrival again. This practice, until several years ago, allowed tourist and business visitors to get their […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News

(Posted 11th August 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#EthiopianAirlines flights to #Gatwick will be the airports’s 50th long haul route

(Posted 10th August 2023) The London Gatwick Airport management confirmed that Ethiopian Airlines plans to commence three times weekly Addis Ababa-London Gatwick service on 21st of November this year. The new route / flights will mark Gatwick’s 50th long haul destination and its first service to Addis Ababa since 2006. Gatwick now offers […]
#Cairo airport customs officers foil attempt to smuggle ivory

(Posted 10th August 2023) Via African-Elephant by Gobran Mohammed, Arab News Cairo International Airport customs officers arrested three foreign passengers, from Lebanon, Tanzania and Spain, who had attempted to smuggle ivory, drugs and prohibited weapones respectively, into the country. In the first case, customs officers manually inspected the luggage of a passenger arriving […]
AviAssist Director Kok wins premier international safety award

(Posted 10th August 2023) The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is pleased to announce Tom Kok, Director of the AviAssist Foundation, as the 2023 recipient of the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award. Kok, who has led AviAssist since 2008, earned the award for his dedication as the driving force […]