Serena Beach Resort & Spa – Notice of On-going Works
(Posted 09th August 2024) The Serena Beach Resort & Spa is undertaking property maintenance in some public areas and guest rooms, in their pursuit to enhance the product to meet their guests’ needs. These works are being carried out with the intention to avoid guest discomfort. However, there may be some levels of […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways increases flights to Mauritius!
(Posted 09th August 2024) South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will increase its number of flights to Mauritius. The airline will introduce a second daily morning flight to meet the growing demand from travellers between South Africa and the tropical island destination. Effective… READ MORE
Prestigious President’s Lifetime Achievement Award given to Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 09th August 2024) Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa and a rapidly expanding global airline brand, has been distinguished with the US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This accolade recognizes the airline’s outstanding contributions and dedicated service to communities in the United States. The award, signed by the US President […]
Another crash worsens South Sudan’s aviation safety record
(Posted 08th August 2024) Images taken from social media / Facebook courtesy of Angelo Khor Biel Rom A 45 year old DHC-5A Buffalo, on landing in Pieri Payam reportedly veered off the runway and then hit some buildings near the runway, subsequently bursting into flames. The aircraft, which was […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 08th August 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Flutterwave Expands Digital Payment Services in Ghana with New License Tech In Africa Flutterwave, a prominent payments technology company, has received an Enhanced Category Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana. This development marks a significant expansion of the company’s operations in […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: NamibRand Nature Reserve named Africa’s first “Wilderness Quiet Park”!
(Posted 07th August 2024) The NamibRand Nature Reserve in southern Namibia has been named Africa’s first Wilderness Quiet Park by Quiet Parks International (QPI). Quiet Parks International is a non-profit that recognizes the immediate need for identifying and protecting endangered locations because quiet places are quickly becoming extinct. The NamibRand Nature Reserve is a private nature reserve established to… READ MORE
Cathay Group orders 30 A330neo
(Posted 07th August 2024) Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has placed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft. The order follows a thorough evaluation by the airline under its mid-size widebody fleet renewal programme. The newly-ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to modernise its earlier generation A330-300 fleet and expand its […]
SkyConnect: COMESA takes the stage on regional integration, connectivity, costs and affordability of travel across Africa
(Posted 07th August 2024) Amb. Dr. Mohamed Kadah, Assistant Secretary General (Programmes) COMESA takes centre stage at the August edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session scheduled for Wednesday, 07 August at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). Join us for a thought-provoking dialogue session with Amb. Dr. Kadah as he shares his views and […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Road between Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) renamed after former president!
(Posted 07th August 2024) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA) has renamed the B9 highway between Windhoek and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). The road, wich is currently under construction, will be known as… READ MORE
#Uganda set to finally get an SGR link from Kampala to the Kenyan border
(Posted 07th August 2024) Turkish company steps in as Chinese’ empty promises evaporate Uganda seems to have selected a Turkish construction company to build the SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) section from the Kenyan border in Malaba to Kampala, which covers a distance of over 330 kilometres. It has yet to be revealed […]
Africa expands efforts to fight nature crime across borders
(Posted 07th August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Temwani Mgunda, Dialogue Earth Tackling nature crime in Africa – and globally – is a major challenge. A big factor is that many of these are cross-border crimes, which need the kind of international cooperation and information sharing that is […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink to introduce flights between Cape Town and Gaborone!
(Posted 07th August 2024) South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced the introduction of direct flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, Botswana. Flights on the route will operate on… READMORE
The East Africa Travel Podcast Episode 16 – Now available for ATCNews readers
(Posted 06th August 2024) Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin / Diary of a Muzungu Today I resume my conversation with Ian Redmond, OBE, “a self-confessed gorillaholic who’s been hooked for 40 years!” #16 Lost Birds, Beards and Bonobos with Ian Redmond OBE. 2 of 2 In part two, we discuss: The […]
The Pyne Awards 2024 – an update
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Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 31, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 06th August 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech The African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC recently held its SAATM-PIP Coalition Airshow for the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) in the Republic of Sierra Leone. This event was a significant step towards advancing the full implementation of the Yamoussoukro […]
Kreol Rodrigues Festival 2024 News Updates
(Posted 06th August 2024) Courtesy of Joey Nicles It has now been confirmed that Francky Vincent will visit Rodrigues as part of the Kreol Rodriguez Festival from December 01st to 08th, 2024 to celebrate his 50 career anniversary. The announcement of his arrival in Rodrigues on the occasion of the great […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Five beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 06th August 2024) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 02 August 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists,… READ […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Community protest on the main road from Tshepise to Pafuri Gate!
(Posted 06th August 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) informed the public this morning that community protest is currently happening, with protesters blocking and affecting traffic on the main road from Tshepise to Kruger National Park’s Pafuri Gate. There is no info on… READ MORE
AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM 2024 SET TO CHART A NEW PATH FOR INTRA- AFRICA TRAVEL, TOURISM, AND INVESTMENTS
(Posted 05th August 2024) The Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) 2024 is scheduled to take place from September 3rd to 6th at the Gaborone International Conference Centre, Grand Palm, in Gaborone, Botswana. This year’s theme is ‘Charting a New Path Forward for Intra-Africa Travel, Tourism & Investments’ and reflects theforum’s commitment to […]
Satarem America Inc. to partner with Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 05th August 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Satarem America Inc. to partner on production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Ethiopia. Satarem shall produce SAF in the country, and Ethiopian Airlines has agreed to acquire the SAF from Satarem. With this […]
United States (US) Transport Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck® signs partnership with Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 05th August 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa is delighted to announce its partnership with the United States (US) Transport Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck® program. The program allows Ethiopian Airlines’ customers traveling out of USA to have a better air travel experience with a more seamless, secure, […]
Alain St.Ange speaks to tourism trade in London
(Posted 05th August 2024) Alain St.Ange, the globally renowned tourism consultant and former Miniser of Tourism Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine coming from the Seychelles was invited to London to address a group of tourism professionals and a number of politicians on the subject of ‘sustainable tourism & on the importance of tourism […]
Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc 2024 Half Year Results
(Posted 03rd August 2024) Strong first half delivery gives confidence to raise guidance. Shareholder distributions to be reinstated in respect of the full year 2024 results. Underlying operating profit of £1.1bn and underlying margin of 14.0% reflects the impact of our strategic initiatives, with commercial optimisation and cost efficiency benefits across the […]
TravelComments.com – Plettenberg Bay: Plettenberg Bay Aerodrome (PBZ) has been shut down by the South African Civil Aviation Authority!
(Posted 03rd August 2024) The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has shut down Plettenberg Bay Airport/ Plettenberg Bay Aerodrome (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay with immediate effect on 31 July 2024. The civil aviation authority of South Africa informed the Bitou Municipality, the airport’s licence holder, that Plettenberg Bay Airport’s Aerodrome Operating Licence had been suspended. According to the SACAA, the main reason for […]
TravelComments.com – West Coast National Park: Annual flower season kicks off!
(Posted 03rd July 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the start of the 2024 wildflower season in the West Coast National Park (WCNP). The Postberg section of the National Park is open to the public since 01 August 2024 and will close again on… READ MORE
ONOMO Hotels and Spotify join forces
(Posted 03rd August 2024) The collaboration with Spotify provided further impetus to an already successful event, with both brands looking forward to developing the partnership even further into the future ONOMO Hotels has announced the success of this year’s edition of the popular Casablanca Summer Fest, presented for the first time […]
Volunteers tap AI to fight illegal wildlife trade
(Posted 02nd August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and China Daily Exposing illicit wildlife trade that thrives on e-commerce platforms is like a game of whack-a-mole, even with the use of artificial intelligence tools. Illicit online listings of the likes of ivory, pangolin scales or even live animals are often […]
FAAN MD meets with Aviacargo Roadmap Committee
(Posted 02nd August 2024) “Give me a quicker schedule of implementation. Air Cargo is of great importance to this government. We want things done a little faster.” These were the words of the Mrs Olubunmi Kuku the MD/CE of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria FAAN during the meeting of the authority […]
Are you ready for the 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards 2024
(Posted 02nd August 2024) 7TH AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM & AWARDS Venue: Gaborone International Conference Centre, Grand Palm, Gaborone, Botswana Date: 3rd September – 6th September 2024 The countdown to the 7th Countdown to Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards 2024 is officially on! With just a few weeks to go, excitement […]
An elephantine dilemma: Amboseli jumbos protected in Kenya, hunted in Tanzania
(Posted 02nd August 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Pauline Kairu, The East African In September 2023, the tranquil of Tanzania’s Enduimet Wildlife Management Area (Ewma) was shattered by a tragic event — a magnificent, large-tusked elephant bull categorised as a ‘super-tusker’ fell to the bullet of a trophy […]
