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COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 265.159.476 Cases and 5.257.749 Deaths as of 03rd December 2021 238.880.871 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]

Vipingo getting ready for the festive season

_________ It’s never too late to discover the magic of Christmas _________ The lights are up and preparations are underway. The Christmas menu has been decided. Champagne is being chilled. The Moipei Sisters are getting ready to travel and perform for us all. December is a truly wonderful time of year – there is sparkle […]

#IATA puts governments in the dock for endangering recovery

Government Response to Omicron Threatens Emerging Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in October 2021 with broad-based improvements in both domestic and international markets. It also warned that the imposition of travel bans by governments, against the advice of the World Health Organization (WHO), could threaten […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 264.195.452 Cases and 5.247.264 Deaths as of 02nd December 2021 238.349.244 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]

TravelComments.com – Omicron variant: Zambia strengthens surveillance at Points of Entry!!

Zambia has adjusted its entry regulations for all international travel to minimise the risk of importation of the new Omicron (B.1.1.529) of the corona virus. According the country’s Ministry of Health, the updated guidelines are in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC). The following guidelines […]

Conservation Action Trust News

Shocking new footage reveals horrific conditions lions and tigers are subjected to at big cat farms in SA 27th November 2021 | iOL | Shameer Naik | Johannesburg – Global animal welfare organisation Four Paws have urged government to consider legislative changes to stop the commercial trade of all big cats in South Africa. With […]

#ZambiaTourism – More News Updates

THE LATEST NEWS FROM ZAMBIATOURISM.COM “We Are #ReadyForTakeOff!” – Zambia Airways Zambia Airways will return to the skies today, (1 December 2021), with its first flight to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Airport in Ndola and a second flight to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone… READ MORE Remembering African Wild Dogs Remembering African Wild Dogs […]

#ATLF2021 – And the Winners are …

  2021 Africa Travel & Tourism Leadership Award Winners. The 2021 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards in collaboration with Rwanda Tourism Week took place from the 25 – 26 November in Kigali, Rwanda. The closing of the forum saw the announcement of winners for the 2021 Africa Travel and Tourism Leadership Awards. The Awards […]

#Zambia Tourism News Updates

Zambia Tourism Agency Newsletter Click on the link to download the pdf version of the tourism Newsletter. Click here to download Copyright © 2021 Zambia Tourism Agency, All rights reserved.

#AirSeychelles reviews network plans

AIR SEYCHELLES REVIEWS NETWORK PLANS, MAURITIUS AND MUMBAI REMAINS AS SCHEDULED (Posted 02nd December 2021) Air Seychelles has announced that the airline will be adjusting its Johannesburg, Maldives and Tel Aviv flights schedule, following new travel bans imposed by these countries, in an effort to prevent the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant. To allow […]

#Kenya set to offer farm tours

Farm Tours In Kenya Away from authentic wildlife safari, Kenya is popularly known for farm tours which are increasingly becoming must tour experiences for visitors. A visit to the expansive flower farms that have made Kenya among the leaders in cut flower exports, a complete ‘bush to cup’ tea and coffee experiences are possible options […]

#AirKenya publishes 2022 schedule

The good news keeps coming. Our 2022 flight schedule is out, and we have made significant changes. Continuing with the Northern Circuit series, we have restructured our flight timings to allow connection flexibility from all corners within our route network. Unveiling a Brand New North We have revised the timings of our daily flights to […]

Alain St. Ange to speak at #DubaiExpo2020 on Ocean sustainability

OCEAN SUSTAINABILITY IN ASEAN – ALAIN ST. ANGE TO ADDRESS PANEL ON ECO MARINE TOURISM (Posted 02nd December 2021) Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister responsible for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine will be in Dubai next week to be part of the hi-level forum with the topic “Ocean Sustainability in ASEAN’ during the […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 263.708.422 Cases and 5.241.457 Deaths as of 01st December 2021 236.074.477 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]

#IATA confirms continued rise of air cargo demand

Air Cargo Demand Up 9.4% in October The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to be well above pre-crisis levels and that the capacity constraints have eased slightly. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS U.S. Pledges to Revamp Neglected Relationship With Africa Bloomberg President Joe Biden’s top envoy signaled the U.S.’s intent to revitalize its long-neglected relations with Africa, where it has steadily been losing influence to China and other global powers…. Read more>> INFRASTRUCTURE Will Kenya’s New Expressway Be Accessible To All? AllAfrica The Nairobi Expressway […]

#Accor widens their #Africa presence

Accor expands its footprint in Africa with the opening of Novotel & Novotel Living Conakry, Guinea The group will open its first Novotel Living in Africa by 2024 Accor (www.group.Accor.com/en), a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, the Middle East, Africa and Turkey is expanding its footprint in Africa, with the signing […]

oneworld Members increase purchases of sustainable aviation fuel

oneworld members to purchase 350 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel from Aemetis in industry-leading commitment Members of the oneworld® Alliance intend to purchase more than 350 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel from renewable fuels company Aemetis for their operations at San Francisco International Airport, further signifying the alliance’s commitment to environmental […]

#BrusselsAirport News Updates

FLYING TO OR VIA BRUSSELS – HERE IS THE LATEST INFORMATION HOW TO TRAVEL SMART AND SAFE Don’t forget your electronic Passenger Locator Form Since 01st of October it is no longer permitted to fill in a paper version of the Belgian Passenger Locator Form (PLF). Are you coming to Belgium? Then don’t forget to […]

African Development Bank postpones Investment Forum – no new dates available as yet

2021 Africa Investment Forum Postponed The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire wish to thank previously expected participants and delegations and look forward to hosting the event at a future date Following consultations with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org), […]

Flight schedule disruptions expected at Nairobi’s Wilson Airport

FLIGHT DISRUPTION DUE TO AIRSPACE CLOSURE Greetings! We have received a notification from KCAA of WILSON AIRPORT CLOSURE on several days in December ahead of Jamhuri day celebrations. The closure will take place on 1st / 2nd/ 6th / 7th/ 11th and 12th December indicated below. Dates Affected Flights 01st / 6th / 11th Dec […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 30th November 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 263.011.747 Cases and 5.232.538 Deaths as of 30th November 2021 237.481.192 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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