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 […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 10th August 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Flutterwave expands cross-border payments to US, Canada Payments Dive The company, which was founded in 2016, is headquartered in San Francisco, but runs its operations out of Lagos, Nigeria, according to the news outlet Forbes. It is one of the world’s fastest-growing payment companies, according to Business […]
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Jenman Safaris clocks 25 years of successful operations and constant growth
(Posted 09th August 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Friends and Team Members of JENMAN African Safaris, With gratitude and immense pride, I am delighted to share that our 25th anniversary celebration on July 27th was a remarkable success. This occasion was an opportunity for me, and for all of us at JENMAN […]
Northern Summer Travel Season off to a Strong Start
(Posted 09th August 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets. Total traffic in June 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 31.0% compared to June 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 94.2% of pre-COVID levels. For the first half […]
Parkfees in #Kenya set to increase
(Posted 09th August 2023) The Kenya Wildlife Service has published details of a planned fee increase, becoming effective on 01st of January 2024, for a period of 2 years. Details of the new park entry and other services fees are shown below.
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What do Dame Jane Goodall and NetFlix have in common?
(Posted 09th August 2023) By Charlotte Beauvoisin, aka Nagawa, Publisher of The Diary of a Muzungu What do Dame Jane Goodall and NetFlix have in common? (Scroll down for the answer) Hello! With sunshine forecast for virtually every day of the year, Uganda’s biggest appeal may simply be its fabulous climate, reflected […]
Africa Tourism Partners moves to implement key outcomes of 2023 Africa business and MICE Masterclass
(Posted 08th August 2023) AFRICA TOURISM PARTNERS MOVES TO IMPLEMENT KEY OUTCOMES OF 2023 AFRICA MICE MASTERCLASS OUTCOMES The 6th edition of Africa Business Tourism and MICE Masterclass held on July 27th and 28th, 2023 in South Africa provided new insights on trends in sales, bidding, joint marketing agreements. Held in a hybrid format, the programme […]
Air Cargo Contraction Eases in June
(Posted 08th August 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2023 global air cargo markets showing the smallest year-over-year contraction in demand since February 2022. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 3.4% in June compared to June 2022 (-3.7% for international operations). For the half year, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Flysafair introduces four new regional routes!
(Posted 08th August 2023) South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced the launch of four additional regional routes. The airline is set to introduce flights to Harare and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, Livingstone im Zambia and Maputo im Mozambique. The first batch of new routes will be launched on 02 of October 2023 and are between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and… READ MORE
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TravelComments.com – Study: Victoria Falls named third best natural wonder in the world!
(Posted 08th August 2023) UK travel site Titan Travel recently conducted a study to find out which natural wonders are guaranteed to take your breath away, and which are severely overrated. To set up the two rankings, the company gathered data from Instagram, TikTok, Google search volumes and Tripadvisor reviews. According to the findings of the […]
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TravelComments.com – Plettenberg Bay named South Africa’s third Whale Heritage Site!
(Posted 06th August 2023) The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) has announced in May 2023 that Plettenberg Bay in the Western Cape has been awarded Whale Heritage Site status. The town on South Africa’s Garden Route joins The Bluff in Durban and Algoa Bay, a maritime bay in the Eastern Cape, as the third Whale Heritage Site in South Africa, and one of only… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Mbombela: A new restaurant opens in the Lowveld National Botanical Garden!
(Posted 06th August 2023) The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), which manages South Africa’s National Botanical and Zoological Gardens, has announced that a restaurant has been opened in the Lowveld National Botanical Garden in Mbombela on 03 August 2023. The Botanical Garden Restaurant Mbombela… READ MORE
Ethiopian Graduates over 1500 Aviation Professionals from Seven African Countries
(Posted 06th August 2023) Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa graduates 1,551 aviation professionals in pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew, commercial, and hotel operations professions on August 05th, 2023 in a graduation ceremony held at the newly upgraded Ethiopian Aviation University, Commercial Building. The graduates are from […]
Rethinking Africa’s Tourism Agenda
(Posted 05th August 2023) TRAVEL + LEISURE’S WORLD’S BEST AWARDS: AFRICA HIGHLIGHTS Every year, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Nearly 165,000 T+L readers completed the 2023 survey A total of […]
New Wellness Safari’s at #Thornybush
(Posted 05th August 2023) The Thornybush Game Lodge is delighted to announce the launch of its newest addition, the Thornybush Africology Spa & Wellness Centre. This expansion introduces Wellness Safari experiences into the offering. “With the global focus on conscious and healthy living, Thornybush can now provide guests with exceptional wildlife encounters alongside […]
World Lion Day: A Conservation Success Story in the #MadiwkeGameReserve
(Posted 05th August 2023) This World Lion Day, (10th August 2023), Morukuru Family and the Morukuru Goodwill Foundation will celebrate their remarkable success story in lion conservation by safeguarding the future of these majestic creatures and their natural habitat while ensuring genetic diversity and a sustainable future within the population. Lions face various […]
#IATA’s 24 industry-leading courses to boost your aviation career
(Posted 05th August 2023) Brand New Courses 16 new, up-to-date courses to level up your career Revamped with Latest Practices Discover two topics to stay ahead of the curve Top Trending Degrees Find your next qualification from three trending options More Language Options Choose from six courses in multiple languages NEW Courses Out Now! […]
#Radisson Hotel Group introduces its eighth hotel in Morocco
(Posted 05th August 2023) The Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is expanding its presence in Morocco with the opening of Radisson Blu Residences, Saidia, its eighth hotel in the country. Nestled in the heart of one of the most popular seaside destinations in northern Morocco, the new hotel bolsters the Group’s portfolio to three […]
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Brussels Airlines delivers very strong second quarter results
(Posted 03rd August 2023) Brussels Airlines closes its first semester of 2023 at -12 million euro, an improvement of 87% compared to the previous year. The first quarter ends up at -44 million euro – in line with expectations and seasonality of the aviation business – and the second quarter closes at […]
#Seychelles: Appreciate Tourism – It is your bread, butter and the jam on top!
(Posted 03rd August 2023) INTERVIEW WITH ALAIN ST.ANGE BY CHRISTINE OUMA Rebroadcast by ATCNews with explicit permission by Mr. Alain St. Ange “Visibility in tourism is Success. If you are not visible, you fade out,” said Alain St. Ange. A successful Tourism Minister of Seychelles who turned tourism around to reach […]
Wizz Air orders 75 #Airbus #A321neo
(Posted 03rd August 2023) Wizz Air, the fastest growing European ultra-low-cost airline, has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single aisle to 434, and for Wizz’s A320 Family overall to 565 aircraft. József Váradi, CEO […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 03rd August 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Axxess’ Palliative Care Solution Awarded ACHC Product Certification CISION PR Newswire After a thorough audit of its standalone palliative care software, Axxess’ full suite of solutions has now earned ACHC Product Certification. Axxess’ solutions for the care at home industry include software for home health, […]
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#WordCampKampala – Don’t miss the opportunity
(Posted 02nd August 2023) WordCamp Kampala is happening this weekend, don’t miss it out! Have a look at the schedule for August 5 and 6, and purchase a ticket: https://kampala.wordcamp.org/2023/schedule/ For any questions, please reach out to the organizing team: https://kampala.wordcamp.org/2023/contact/ Cheers, WordPress Community Team
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (August – December 2023)!
(Posted 02nd August 2023) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period August 2023 to December 2023. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in an El Niño state and is expected to persist through most of the summer months. ENSO’s impact is still limited for the initial forecast period, […]
