TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink increases flights between Durban Harare!
(Posted 16th July 2024) South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced the introduction of additioanal frequencies between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban and RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Zimbabwe. Effective 07 August 2024,… READ MORE
#EthiopianAirlines deepens Affiliate Engagements in Lagos
(Posted 16th July 2024) Africa’s largest and most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines is expanding its affiliate engagement in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos to further serve its partners better. This initiative is designed to give updates about its products and service offerings, new destinations awareness, additional flight frequencies, and ensure greater accessibility for a […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: Closure of several hiking trails during the annual maintenance shutdown of the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway!
(Posted 15th July 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) informed the public that pecific trails on the front face of Table Mountain in the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town are closed during the the annual maintenance shutdown of the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway that is taking place from today (15 July 2024) until 01 September 2024. […]
Nairobi Serena Hotel confirms plans to build a major conference facility
(Posted 15th July 2024) The present parking area of the hotel, just opposite the main hotel entrance, is due to be he venue for a new conference facility, including underground parking to cater for conference participants and hotel guests, presently using the open air parking area. This was annouced by the hotel group’s […]
#ATLF2024 – a travel and tourism game-changer in Africa
(Posted 15th July 2024) Do you know a travel and tourism game-changer in Africa? Spotlight Deserving Individuals! Nominate them for the Africa Tourism Leadership Awards. The prestigious Africa Tourism Leadership Awards (ATLA) are here to recognise their exceptional contributions! These awards celebrate excellence across all sectors of Africa’s travel and tourism industry, from […]
Africa: Airline Route Developments in the First Half of 2024
(Posted 15th July 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech In the first half of 2024, airlines have expanded their network connectivity within and outside the African continent. Below is an overview of the routes that have been started or reinstated: hashtag#Intercontinental (Outside of Africa) Fifteen new passenger […]
Tourist trampled to death by elephants while taking photos in South Africa
(Posted 15th July 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Sarah Do Couto Global News A Spanish tourist in South Africa was killed on Sunday when he allegedly exited a vehicle to take photos of wild elephants at a national park and was trampled by the herd, local authorities said […]
Esther Kimani, 2022 Youth Adapt Winner Awarded 2024 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
(Posted 15th July 2024) Kimani’s winning invention is an advanced early detection system, designed to detect crop pests and diseases swiftly, which can reduce crop losses by up to 30% and increase yields by as much as 40% Esther Kimani, a 2022 YouthADAPT winner, received the prestigious 2024 Africa Prize for […]
#Mozambique: Two Ivory Traffickers Arrested
(Posted 15th July 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and All Africa Mozambique’s National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) has announced that on Tuesday it aborted an attempted sale of two elephant tusks in Pemba, capital of the northern province of Cabo Delgado. According to the Cabo Delgado provincial spokesperson for […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Four beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 14th July 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 10 July 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 […]
#RIKF2024 – Beach Clean Up taking place before the event
(Posted 14th July 2024) A coastal cleaning campaign on the island of Rodrigues will take place between the villages: Graviers, Mourouk and Port Sud-Est today, Sunday, July 14th, 2024 This Sunday, July 14, the members of the Rodrigues Kitesurfing Association (#RKA#) as part of the 2024 edition of the Rodrigues International Kitesurf […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: Stony Point Nature Reserve temporarily closed due to inclement weather!
(Posted 13th July 2024) CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa’s Western Cape, has announced that the Stony Point Nature Reserve in the coastal town of Betty’s Bay in the Overberg is temporarly closed to the public due to inclement weather. According to CapeNature,… READ MORE
WSTHA 2024 voting: Less than 3 weeks to go!
(Posted 13th July 2024) Dear ATCNews Readers! WSTHA 2024 Voting: Three weeks to go! The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) voting window has entered the crucial second half with just 3 weeks remaining. Voting runs until 02nd of August. The shortlist of nominees features an incredible range of individuals and organisations […]
Timbuktu voted the #1 Tour Operator in the 2024 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
(Posted 13th July 2024) The industry-leading Travel + Leisure magazine has named Timbuktu the #1 Tour Operator in its prestigious World’s Best Awards 2024. Editors made the announcement this week as part of the annual awards program voted by readers, appearing in the magazine’s August 2024 issue. The formal prize presentation will take place at the storied […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 27, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 13th July 2024) Courtesy of Aero Trail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech Last week, IATA offered a positive profitability outlook for African carriers amidst new ministerial appointments in aviation. Ethiopian Airlines and Jambojet launched new routes, while a pioneering female pilot made history as West Africa’s first B737 MAX […]
300 students successfully complete the Pathways to Space program in Africa
(Posted 12th July 2024) The first cohort of the Pathways to Space program, a new educational initiative arranged by the Future African Space Explorers STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing [NYSE:BA], celebrated their graduation on July 10th, 2024, in Ethiopia. After five months of immersive learning, 312 students, including 50% girls, from 63 […]
The East Africa Travel Podcast Episode 13 – Now available for ATCNews readers
(Posted 12th July 2024) Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin, Author of Diary of a Muzungu https://www.muzungubloguganda.com/podcast/episode-13-seeing-the-light-moths-and-butterflies-revealed-in-conversation-with-dr-michael-ochse/ In episode 13 of the East Africa Travel Podcast, we go niche! When I moved to Uganda, one of my biggest fears was how I would cope with insects! Here at Sunbird Hill, on the edge of […]
Uganda Airlines wins Gold Award for eco-friendly Premium Economy kits
(Posted 12th July 2024) Uganda Airlines is celebrating a prestigious gold award from Germany for their eco-friendly ‘Premium Economy Kits.’ These kits, provided to travellers on the national carrier, have earned the airline international recognition. The award was presented by Travel Plus Magazine in Hamburg, Germany. Jenifer Bamuturaki, the airline’s Chief Executive […]
Uganda set for increase in Qatar Airways flights
(Posted 12th July 2024) Qatar Airways is responding to growing demand – and the shortcomings of other airlines flying directly into Entebbe from European hubs – by adding three more flights to Entebbe / Uganda The world’s best airline will add an additional three flights a week to meet summer […]
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA for June 2024
(Posted 12th July 2024) Airline Performance In Q2 2024, the aviation industry continued to grow despite navigating various challenges and opportunities, including tough economic times. Notwithstanding all these hurdles, airlines continued to sustain their recovery, driven by a continued increase in passenger demand. Regarding seat availability in Global Africa, there was a […]
TravelComments.com – Plettenberg Bay Aerodome: CemAir resumes operations on a limited schedule!
(Posted 12th July 2024) South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir has announced that its service between Cape Town Interrnational Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and Plettenberg Bay Aerodrome (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay will… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: Update on the flooding situation following the adverse weather conditions!
(Posted 12th July 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has released a flooding update on the current situation in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town. As the cold front continues to sweep across the Western Cape, all trails in… READ MORE
5 Days to go to the 7th Africa Business Tourism & MICE Masterclass
(Posted 11th July 2024) 5 Days to go to the 7th Africa Business Tourism & MICE Masterclass! VENUE: BDO Offices, Wanderers Office Park, 52 Corlett Dr, Illovo, Johannesburg, South Africa DATE: 16 -17 July 2024 EVENT THEME: Unlocking Optimal Economic Value And Revenues For Africa MICE Destinations And Businesses This […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 11th July 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines expands MRO capabilities Airport Technology Ehiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group and MRO operator, has expanded the capabilities of its maintenance facilities with the inauguration of a CFM Leap-1B engine test cell in Addis Ababa. The new test cell at the company’s MRO […]
TravelComments.com – Eastern Cape: Wildfire in Addo Elephant National Park!
(Posted 11th July 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has informed the public that a wildfire broke out in Addo Elephant National Park on Sunday evening (07 July 2024) when the National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape experienced gale-force winds. The source of the fire is unknown at this stage and teams from SANParks and the Sarah Baartman West Fire […]
Elephant killings in Tanzania brings scrutiny on murky international agreement
(Posted 11th July 2024) Courtesy of Africa Elephant News / Stenews and The Wildlife Society Hunting had been effectively banned for decades before recent months Conservation groups and pro-hunting interests are clashing over the killing of elephants in northern Tanzania, just south of a Kenyan national park. Amboseli National Park is a […]
Saudi Arabia orders four additional Airbus A330 MRTTs
(Posted 11th July 2024) The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF). The first of these aircraft will enter into conversion at the beginning of 2026; they will enter into service and join the RSAF in […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Three beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 10th July 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 05 July 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 […]
Africa Tourism continues to soar
(Posted 10th July 2024) Africa’s travel and tourism industry continues to soar and the market is projected to reach a revenue of US$24,42bn in 2024, according to a report by Statista. As industry leaders convene, collaboration is more critical than ever for continued growth. ‘BRAND AFRICA’ TO TAKE CENTER STAGE AS UN TOURISM UNLOCKS […]
Ethiopian Airlines MRO Achieves CFM Leap-1B Engine Testing Capability
(Posted 10th July 2024) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline group and the largest MRO operator, has inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at Addis Ababa MRO Services facility which gives Ethiopian the full testing capability of Leap-1B engine, an exclusive powerplant for Boeing’s new-generation 737 MAX single-aisle jet. Regarding the capacity leap, […]
