Porini Camps News Updates
Dear ATCNews Readers, As we come towards the end of this extraordinary year which has been such a difficult and stressful time for so many people all over the world, we approach Christmas and the New Year with renewed optimism that at last a better time is ahead for all of us. Something different as […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 12th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 71.594.726 Cases and 1.604.359 Deaths as of today 12th of December 2020 49.800.366 cases have […]
#BreakingNews as another rhino baby joins the Ziwa family
RHINO FUND UGANDA REPORTS THE BIRTH OF YET ANOTHER BABY RHINO ON THE ZIWA SANCTUARY (Posted 12th December 2020) (Photos courtesy of Rhino Fund Uganda) As Kenya celebrates their Independence Day, aka Jamhuri Day, did good news emerge from the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Uganda. Earlier today was another rhino baby born, to mother Uhuru […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show visits a cave … read on to find out if in search of a cave man or something else
ACHOLA ROSARIO GOES UNDERGROUND IN SEARCH OF CULINARY DELIGHTS (Posted 12th December 2020) If time creates perfection, then 180,030 years should be about right enough to create the perfect setting for an atmospheric restaurant. And it takes a crazy pair of eyes to see the vision of what this restaurant can become. Thirty years ago, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 11th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 70.925.960 Cases and 1.592.267 Deaths as of today 11th of December 2020 49.325.984 cases have […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa is launching a new web-based Travel Health Questionnaire COVID-19 screening platform!
South Africa’s Department of Health (DoH) is launching a pilot project for a new web-based Travel Health Questionnaire (THQ) COVID-19 screening platform. The new platform is a digital screening solution that allows travellers to complete the required travel health questionnaire (THQ) on their personal devices ahead of their arrival at the ports of entry. It […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#QatarAirways retains 5 Star airline status
QATAR AIRWAYS – 5 STAR ALL THE WAY – AGAIN (Posted 11th December 2020) Qatar Airways has received the 2021 Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) Five Star Global Official Airline Rating. The APEX Award Ceremony was held during the FTE APEX Virtual Expo on 09th of December. Over the past year, APEX certified nearly one […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 10th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 69.441.054 Cases and 1.579.397 Deaths as of today 10th of December 2020 48.174.607 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Cross-border travel inside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park is currently not permitted!
According to South African National Parks (SANParks) Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks Genevieve Maasdorp, all non-designated border posts in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park as well as the Twee Rivieren Border Post (South Africa/Botswana) and the Mata Mata Border Post (South Africa/Namibia) remain closed until further notice. It is also not permitted to [READ MORE]
Brussels Airlines attains 4 Star ranking
APEX HANDS BRUSSELS AIRLINES A FOUR STAR RATING FOLLOWING FAVOURABLE PASSENGER VOTES (Posted 10th December 2020) In a virtual award ceremony held by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) on Wednesday evening, Brussels Airlines received a Four-Star Major Airline Rating for 2021. The APEX Official Airline Rating is based on passenger feedback and insights gathered […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Uganda Airlines to launch Kinshasa flights on 18th of December
NETWORK EXPANSION ON COURSE FOR UGANDA AIRLINES (Posted 10th December 2020) In just over a week will Uganda Airlines launch flights to their next continental destination, Kinshasa. Effective 18th of December will the airline serve the route initially three times a week, leaving Entebbe every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday and returning the same day. Regular […]
African governments fail private sector during pandemic
95 PERCENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES ARE NEGLECTED BY THEIR GOVERNMENTS (Posted 10th December 2020) Following the World Health Organization’s (WHO) declaration of the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, the African Union, UNDP and AfriLabs worked together to create the Rollo Africa Business Simulation Programme to support SMEs and the informal sector in the […]
#Aviation – Global aviation industry anticipates continued massive losses into next years
AIRLINE LOSSES CONTINUE TO GROW INTO AND BEYOND 2021 (Posted 10th December 2020) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a revised outlook for airline industry performance in 2020 and 2021. Deep industry losses will continue into 2021, even though performance is expected to improve over the period of the forecast. A net loss of […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS The United States and Europe Should Work Together to Promote a Prosperous Africa Council on Foreign Relations The Financial Times recently reported that the European Union is preparing a proposal for the incoming Biden Administration that envisions a comprehensive strengthening of transatlantic cooperation…Read more>> TOURISM World Tourism Forum Institute to promote Chad’s tourism […]
#VanillaIslands campaign named winner in social networks category
THE VANILLA ISLANDS #VOYAGEZDEMAIN CAMPAIGN BECOMES A WINNER (Posted 10th December 2020) The coronavirus pandemic has paralysed global tourism making this sector one of the most affected by this crisis. Thus, from the first few months of 2020, the Vanilla Islands, faced with the need to support tourism’s key stakeholders, given the millions of jobs […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Six airports have received ACI’s Airport Health Accreditation!
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced that six of its nine airports in South Africa have received the Airport Health Accreditation by by the Airports Council International (ACI). The airports that received this accreditation are Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, Port Elizabeth International Airport […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 09th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 68.747.287 Cases and 1.566.690 Deaths as of today 09th of December 2020 47.667.271 cases have […]
#BreakingNews / #Aviation / #Kenya – Lucky escape for passengers after crash landing
PILOT AND PASSENGER WALK AWAY FROM CRASH LANDING (Posted 09th December 2020) An AeroAndina MXP-1000 Tayrona aircraft, reportedly coming from the Lewa Conservancy and heading for Nanyuki, attempted to land on the main Isiolo to Nanyuki road following a mechanical failure, but ended up in a roadside ditch. Both pilot and passenger escaped unharmed and […]
TravelComments.com – Festive season 2020/21: Kruger National Park to enforce daily gate quotas!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that daily quotas will once again apply at the entrance gates of Kruger National Park from 16 December 2020 until 26 January 2021. Through the day visitor quota for Kruger National Park SANParks aims to better manage the expected volumes of visitors. SANParks has introduced three time slots, […]
TravelComments.com – Facebook has launched Africa’s first Community City Guide in Johannesburg!
Online social media and social networking service Facebook has just launched Africa’s first Facebook Community City Guide. “The JoziPlug Community City Guide“, which has been compiled and co-created by local Facebook Groups, was created to showcase the beauty of Johannesburg, highlight community leaders using Facebook to connect and support local businesses through empowering communities and […]
TravelComments.com – Air Botswana to resume flights to Cape Town, Harare & Lusaka!
Botswana’s flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to re-introduce regional services in Southern Africa. The airline, which already relaunched flights between Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg on 10 November 2020, is set to recommence flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
St. Ange’s retirement from politics makes waves around the world
LEADING GLOBAL TRAVEL MAGAZINES AND PUBLICATIONS PAY TRIBUTE TO ALAIN ST. ANGE’S LEGACY FOR SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM (Posted 09th December 2020) The recent announcement that tourism personality ALAIN St.ANGE had retired from his country’s day to day politics was reported from the four corners of the world. In the Americas Bea Broda BA, BMsc, the Producer/Writer/Host/Speaker […]
The Driftwood Malindi – Safe to Visit
THE DRIFTWOOD SHARES ITS MEASURES UNDER THE COVID19 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (Posted 09th December 2020) Greetings to ATCNews Readers from Roger Sylvester and the entire Driftwood Malindi team … Here is their message for you ahead of the Festive Season … With the Christmas Festive Season upon us, we thought it was important to let […]
#AviaDev and #Embraer to deliver market outlook for #Africa
THE LOOK INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL OF AFRICAN AVIATION Brought to you by AviaDev’s Jon Howell and Embraer’s top team for Africa (Posted 09th December 2020) Dear ATCNews Readers, Tomorrow, Thursday 10th of December at 10:00 (UTC), AviaDev and Embraer will deliver an immersive and engaging event delivering and discussing the findings of the most […]
Emirates finally turns the corner and launches Premium Economy
EMIRATES HAS FINALLY GIVEN UP THEIR RESISTANCE TO LAUNCH A PREMIUM ECONOMY CABIN (Posted 09th December 2020) The launch of Emirates’ Premium Economy Cabin can be compared with the act of pulling a tooth, long overdue, long in coming but finally inevitable. Leading airlines around the world have offered this added cabin for a long […]
#QatarAirways announces #Seattle as next US destination
QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES CODESHARES WITH ALASKA AIRLINES UPON START OF SEATTLE FLIGHTS (Posted 09th December 2020) Qatar Airways also announces a frequent flyer partnership with Alaska Airlines that will begin from 15 December 2020 and plans to implement codeshare cooperation in line with the U.S. carrier joining oneworld in March 2021 Launch of Seattle will […]
