Tourism Invest Africa gives update on venue
(Posted 15th March 2024) Join us on July 03 – 05, 2024 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel for a 3-day filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities. This workshop is designed for businesses in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries looking to attract investment. Learn from industry experts, connect with potential investors, […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Five beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 15th March 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 13 March 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 MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airlines (SAA) adjusts its Johannesburg Perth schedule! South Africa: South African Airlines (SAA) adjusts its Johannesburg Perth schedule!
(Posted 14th March 2024) The flag carrier airline of South Africa, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it has undertaken a schedule review of its upcoming service to Perth in Western Australia to identify areas for enhancement. SAA customerstravelling from Perth can expect more convenient departure and arrival times, allowing for easier domestic and regional connections and reduced travel […]
IATA and Smart Freight Centre Join Forces on CO2 Emission Calculations
(Posted 14th March 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) announced a partnership to provide consistent and transparent CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo shipments. This is an important step for the global air transport sector to advance its decarbonization efforts. The two organizations will focus efforts […]
#AviaDevAfrica2024 – Take a look at the airline leaders you can meet
(Posted 14th March 2024) Take a look at the airline leaders you can meet at AviaDev 2024 We are pleased to share with you that 32 airlines have already registered to attend AviaDev Africa, the premier platform dedicated to growing connectivity to, from, and within the African continent. Group CEO, Advantage […]
Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus Launch New Codeshare Partnership
(Posted 14th March 2024) Starting immediatly, the codeshare gives customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland The move further strengthens Qatar Airways’ ongoing partnership expansion with Aer Lingus’ parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) are launching a new codeshare partnership beginning 13th […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 14th March 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines to add Maun to its route network Time Aerospace Maun will be Ethiopian’s second destination in Botswana after Gaborone, which has been served since 2016.Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “We are delighted to include Maun, the tourism capital of Botswana, […]
GVI Expeditions – Pre-WTM Africa Fam trip
(Posted 14th March 2024) Courtesy of Corne Schalkwyk Experience Nature Like Never Before From remote jungles, islands, and oceans to savannahs and mountain ranges. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO explore further & experience deeper – The GVI difference! MARINE & WILDLIFE – Immersive experiences, led by conservation experts. With more than 25 […]
Hong Kong Cargo Handlers Achieve IEnvA Certification
(Posted 13th March 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the full certification of Cathay Cargo Terminal and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL) through the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) at the World Cargo Symposium, held in Hong Kong (SAR), China. Cathay Cargo Terminal and HACTL are the first cargo handlers from North […]
Sustainability, Digitalization and Safety in Air Cargo
(Posted 13th March 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reviewed progress in digitalization, safety and sustainability at the opening of the IATA World Cargo Symposium with the aim of accelerating progress on these critical priorities. “Air cargo volumes are now firmly back to pre-pandemic levels. The challenge now is to ensure that air cargo […]
#SerenaHotels publish Train & Air Packages 2024
(Posted 13th March 2024) Please find Serena Hotels’ curated train and air packages tailored for discerning travelers in search of captivating safari adventures across renowned destinations such as Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Masai Mara National Reserve, Tsavo West, and Amboseli National Parks. Within the inviting embrace of their Camps and Safari Lodges, guests can […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours due to stocktaking at the end of March 2024!
(Posted 13th March 2024) The Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that due to monthly stocktaking all shops in the National Park will have to temporarily change its operating hours on selected dates at the end of March 2024. The shops in the… READ MORE
Lufthansa Cargo Extends IATA CargoIS Agreement
(Posted 13th March 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Lufthansa Cargo has renewed and expanded the scope of its agreement to utilize CargoIS for its air cargo data needs, extending a partnership that has spanned over a decade. “We are pleased to announce the extension of our partnership with IATA through […]
TravelComments.com – George: Gwaing River and the Gwaing River mouth temporarily closed for any water activities until further notice!
(Posted 13th March 2024) The George Municipality has announced that the Gwaing River and the Gwaing River mouth near Herolds Bay is temporarily closed as a precautionary measure, for swimming and any water activities until further notice. This is due to… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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Third ‘super tusker’ elephant bull killed in Tanzania by Texas trophy hunter
(Posted 13th March 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Garrin Lambley, The South African It has been reported that another “super tusker” elephant bull, from the Amboseli elephant population, has been shot and killed in the Enduimet Wildlife Management Area in Tanzania. Elephants beware, you get hunted here! The […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways makes Gqeberha a year-round destination!
(Posted 13th March 2024) South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that its seasonal service to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in the Eastern Cape will continue as a permanent destination on the airlines’ flight itinerary beyond… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: #Airlink suspends flights to Richards Bay after airport downgraded
(Posted 12th March 2024) The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has downgraded Richards Bay Airport (RCB) in Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal from category 5 classification to category 2 classification due to safety concerns and non-compliance to Civil Aviation Regulations. As a result, the airport is not permitted to… READ MORE
Emirates and Butterfly Aero Training Win 2024 IATA CBTA Center Innovation Award
(Posted 12th March 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Emirates and Butterfly Aero Training were each recognized with the IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Innovation Awards. Butterfly Aero Training was recognized for developing an AI ChatBot that serves as a virtual instructor within its training programs. This enhances learning […]
#Uganda’s #Kisoro runway to remain closed yet longer
(Posted 12th March 2024) As has been predicted by aviation circles following the first NOTAM extenstion that the Kisoro runway would be closed until the 10th of March this year, has yet another NOTAM been issued by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority. Starting Monday 11th March 2024 at 12:00 PM till Monday 15th […]
Former Botswana president accused of instigating hunting ban
(Posted 12th March 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Siyabonga Sithole, IO Former Botswana president Ian Seretse Khama has been accused by Botswana government officials of working with UK lawmakers to enact a UK ban on trophy hunting imports in the UK. Early this year, the UK government announced […]
#Seychelles’ Court of Appeal rules in ground breaking decision on environmental protection
(Posted 12th March 2024) By Nirmal Jivan Shah via LinkedIn In a first of its kind in Seychelles, an environmental law decision by the highest court in Seychelles has found that the state has a constitutional responsibility to clean up pollution of public places like rivers and beaches and that it […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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Virunga National Park News
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#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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Ugandan cargo aircraft crash lands in Somalia
(Posted 09th March 2024) A nearly 50 year old Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules aircraft, registered in Uganda as 5X-SBR, MSN 4582 and manufactured in 1975, has crashed upon landing in Somalia. The aircraft appears to be owned by BAR Aviation according to a web search. No injuries to crew or others on board could […]
Narrow escape for VIP passengers as their heli crashes on take off
(Posted 09th March 2024) Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Roads Kipchumba Murkomen and the chairman of the Kenya Airports Authority Caleb Kositany cheated death when the helicopter they were traveling in crashed in a botched take off from a field in Mwachon, Eldama Ravine, Kenya. Image taken from social media sources @TeyaKevin The […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Six beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 09th March 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 08 March 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 – South Africa: CemAir introduces flights to one of the largest private Big Five game reserves in South Africa!
(Posted 09th March 2024) South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to launch a new domestic service in South Africa. The airline will introduce flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and the MalaMala airstrip in one of the largest private Big Five game reserves in South Africa, the… READ MORE
