#AirSeychelles returns to profit and reports all old debts repaid
(Posted 25th July 2023) Air Seychelles, the national carrier of the Republic of Seychelles announces a profit of USD 8.4 million for the year 2022. This was the first year of profit for Air Seychelles since 2016 when it reported a small gain of USD 425k. After reporting a loss of USD 22.7m […]
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: The Babanango Game Reserve is now home to the “Big 5”!
(Posted 25th July 2023) The Babanango Game Reserve in the heart of Zululand in KwaZulu-Natal has announced its “Big 5” status. The 20 000 hectare reserve is now home to lion, rhino, buffalo, leopard and elephant and many more species of importance. The reintroduction of the “Big 5” commenced in 2019, with the introduction of… READ MORE
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TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyNamibia is set to extend its regional network in Southern Africa!
(Posted 25th July 2023) According to news reports from Namibia, regional carrier FlyNamibia is planing to introduce scheduled flights between Windhoek and Luanda in Angola and between Windhoek and… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia Airports Company (NAC) plans to upgrade facilties at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek!
(Posted 24th July 2023) According to a press statement following the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 19 July 2023 for the preceding three financial years, namely 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022, the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has plans to upgrade facilties at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, as well as at Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Katima Mulilo, Rundu Airport (NDU) in Rundu and Lüderitz Airport […]
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#CyprusAirways Welcomes the #Airbus #A220 to its Fleet
(Posted 22nd July 2023) New era for Cyprus’ flag carrier and a significant milestone in the Airline’s history Fleet upgrade offers superior onboard passenger experience and comfort Aircraft will bring significant improvements in efficiency and sustainability targets Cyprus Airways, the islands’ flag carrier, this week welcomed its first two Airbus […]
Mount Kenya Trust – Your Support Matters!
(Posted 22nd July 2023) Mount Kenya Trust is proud to announce that one of Mount Kenya Trust’s ranger teams, the Marania Wildlife Guards are participating in the Wildlife Ranger Challenge. This challenge brings together rangers from across Africa, who will take on a series of challenges culminating in a rigorous 21 km run on […]
Tourism: Exploring the Dynamics Between Energy & Tourism in Senegal and The Gambia
(Posted 22nd July 2023) The governments of Senegal and The Gambia are capitalizing on revenue generated from energy and tourism, respectively, to grow their economies Across the MSGBC region, the intersection of the tourism and energy industries presents a unique opportunity for sustainable development. While Senegal is using energy advancements to […]
TravelComments.com – Rugby: Cape Town set to host the HSBC SVNS, the new-look World Sevens Series!
(Posted 22nd July 2023) World Rugby has announced that Cape Town in South Africa will be one of the host cities for the HSBC SVNS 2023/24, the revamped and rebranded global celebration of rugby sevens taking place across eight iconic cities. The HSBC SVNS festivals will feature 12 men’s and women’s teams chasing the ultimate prize, while also providing fans with […]
Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce confirm successful ground test 100% SAF
(Posted 21st July 2023) SAF TEST COMPLETE & FLIGHT DATE SET FOR NOVEMBER 2023 Virgin Atlantic led consortium confirms the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight across the transatlantic will fly on 28 November 2023, pending further regulatory approvals and testing SAF blend of 88% HEFA and 12% aromatics completes successful […]
#FlyNamibia To Promote its Offering Worldwide through #Airlink
(Posted 21st July 2023) FlyNamibia, the privately-owned domestic and regional airline, is joining Airlink to promote its flights and services to travel agents worldwide on the Global Distribution System (GDS). Through the GDS, Airlink, the premier independent South African-based airline, has global reach and the ability to display and sell its inventory in […]
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TravelComments.com – Angola has lifted all Covid-19 travel related restrictions at points of entry!
(Posted 20th July 2023) The Government of Angola has lifted with effect vom 15 July 2023 all Covid-19 travel related restrictions for entry into the country. A Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative Covid-19 PCR test result are no longer a requirement for entering the country. The decision follows… READ MORE
#Radisson Hotel Group reports strong H1 growth
(Posted 20th July 2023) The Radisson Hotel Group has had a strong H1 2023 with strategic growth across the portfolio being delivered in APAC and in EMEA with milestone openings and signings. The Group also announced more offerings to its owners and guests with the inclusion of art’otel in its portfolio, blending art and […]
#BrusselsAirlines and ML Tours enter 3-year partnership
(Posted 20th July 2023) Brussels Airlines, the national carrier of Belgium, and ML Tours, a specialist travel agency for flights from Belgium and The Netherlands to Morocco, signed a strategic cooperation running until 2025. The agreement has a volume of 175.000 seats and encompasses flights between Brussels and Al Hoceima, Nador, Oujda and […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 20th July 2023) CCA IN THE NEWS Botswana hosts 1,0000 business, political leaders for US-Africa Business Summit The Africa Report More than 1,000 African and American business leaders and government officials are expected to descend on the landlocked nation of fewer than three million people from 11-14 July for this year’s US-Africa […]
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TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe/Zambia: Suspension of Kariba Border Post as Port of Entry!
(Posted 19th July 2023) The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announed that the Kariba Border Post between Zimbabwe and Zambia is getting suspended as a Port of Entry for cross border passenger ferrying buses and vehicle importation services. These movements will now be required to use Chirundu One Stop Border Post as the alternative. This suspension is with effect from… READ MORE
#Malawi Tourism cracks down on licence defaulters
(Posted 19th July 2023) Malawi’s tourism licencing authorities have issued a notice to licence holders to comply with regulations or face shutdown on 01st of August, giving the industry just about two weeks to regularize their status. The notice shown below is selfexplanatory.
Fly #BrusselsAirlines to Belgium to attend the world famous ‘Tomorrowland’ festival
(Posted 19th July 2023) Next Friday, Tomorrowland will once again bring the world together in Boom, Antwerp. And as is tradition, it is doing so in collaboration with Brussels Airlines. From today, July 19th, 125 flights will depart from 57 different airports to Brussels Airport. Brussels Airlines will bring over 10,000 partygoers, with […]
It is time to rebuild passenger confidence in checked baggage
(Posted 19th July 2023) By Nicole Hogg Director of Baggage, SITA Recently, I was on a flight that was severely delayed with most passengers trying to bring their luggage into the cabin. There was simply no space on board. The flight ended up leaving more than an hour late. No doubt fears […]
Inaugural World Safety & Ops Conference to Focus on Driving Safety, Efficiency
(Posted 19th July 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the inaugural World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, 19-21 September 2023 under the theme “Leadership in Action: Driving Safer and More Efficient Operations.” Vietnam Airlines will be the host airline. The event brings together the previous Cabin […]
#Clevenard launching their #NewsRoom
(Posted 19th July 2023) Clevenard In Diaspora News Clevenard is launching their news room that will be powered by 80% Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and 20% human which will be distributed globally on our Live TV, Radio, Video, Podcast Audio that will be downloadable from Clevenard. They intend to become a trusted […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE ENTERS LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP WITH LUXURY CRUISE LINE REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES
(Posted 19th July 2023) Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, is taking its award-winning loyalty program, GHA DISCOVERY, to the high seas after entering a landmark partnership with Regent Seven Seas Cruises (Regent), the world’s leading luxury cruise line, based in Miami, Florida. This exclusive agreement marks the first time a cruise […]
Accelerating positive change through sustainable tourism
(Posted 19th July 2023) Greetings from Ecotourism Kenya! Ecotourism Kenya is thrilled to officially announce a strategic partnership with Mama Layla and The Standard Group PLC. This collaboration brings together three industry players keen on advancing sustainable change and development through tourism in Kenya. The key areas of implementation are: Climate Action […]
Qatar Airways Touches Down its Inaugural Flight to Toulouse, France
(Posted 19th July 2023) Qatar Airways has begun its new direct service from Doha, Qatar to Toulouse, France, this July, marking Qatar Airways’ latest efforts to expand its network in France. The highly anticipated inaugural flight becomes the fourth destination in France after the airline’s recent additions of Nice and Lyon. Passengers were […]
Serengeti tourism: Big plans, Big impacts
(Posted 19th July 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Serengeti Supporters, Humans are threatening the Serengeti ecosystem. Settlements, infrastructure, and livestock squeeze inward. And from within, the travel industry and tourists add their own pressures. It will be a challenge to hold onto the model of low impact nature tourism that has served […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: SANParks is launching the brand new Twee Rivieren Interpretation Centre!
(Posted 19th July 2023) The Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, announced in the SANParks – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park facebook group that the Twee Rivieren Rest Camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park will be uncharacteristically busy and somewhat noisy on 18 July 2023 from 12:00 and on… READ MORE
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