2024 AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION SUMMIT IS POISED TO ACCELERATE INNOVATIVE START-UP AND TRAVEL TRADE LINKAGES
(Posted 09th March 2024) 2024 AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION SUMMIT IS POISED TO ACCELERATE INNOVATIVE START-UP AND TRAVEL TRADE LINKAGES In collaboration with UN Tourism, AfCFTA, MEFT (Namibia), Namibia Tourism Board, NIPDB, NEPAD and BDO, the 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit has been curated to accelerate innovative travel industry and […]
#ATHW2024 is coming with a bang
(Posted 09th March 2024) #ATHW2024 is coming with a bang and we are so excited to share #new activities that we have added to the event in partnership with unique brands, that will make your experience memorable and valuable. What’s new for #ATHW2024? #1. NEW #thinktank stage for innovators and disruptors – Revenue generation for long term success-Tourism product and […]
Who runs Brussels Airlines? Women!
(Posted 08th March 2024) 52% female employees, women very well represented in leadership positions at Brussels Airlines On International Women’s Day, Brussels Airlines celebrates women throughout the entire company. The airline has 52% female employees. Women are also well represented at the top of the company: 9 out of 20 (45%) top […]
Qatar Airways has been awarded World’s Best MICE Airline 2023 and Middle East’s Best MICE Airline 2023 at the World MICE Awards™
(Posted 08th March 2024) The airline has been voted, ‘World’s Best MICE Airline 2023’, and ‘Middle East’s Best MICE Airline 2023’ by industry experts The awards highlight Qatar Airways’ efforts in facilitating the MICE industry in Qatar and beyond through world-class service on its network of over 170 destinations DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways […]
Seychelles Tourism Ministers, present and former, recognised during ITB 2024
(Posted 08th March 2024) Minister Sylvestre Radegonde, the Seychelles Minister responsible for Tourism and Alain St.Ange, the island’s popular former Minister of Tourism were both this year recognised at the Award Giving Ceremony held during ITB 2024 in Berlin. Minister Radegonde pulled the “Tourism Minister of the Year Indian Ocean Region” and his predecessor, the […]
Ethiopian Hosts a Celebration of March 8 Honoring Women’s Contributions in the Aviation Industry
(Posted 08th March 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, one of the fastest growing airline brands globally and the leading aviation group in Africa, has colorfully celebrated the International Women’s Day, March 8 with an all women-functioned flight to London-Heathrow. The airline commemorated the day at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, honoring women’s contribution in the […]
AFRICA TOURISM FORUM 2024
(Posted 08th March 2024) The Sun of Tourism The Africa Tourism Forum brings together the dynamics of the tourism sector for the first time in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on 20 – 21 May 2024, with the aim of being the most productive professional tourism meeting in Africa. ATF24egypt, The Sun […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Free entry to selected Iziko museums on Human Rights Day!
(Posted 08th March 2024) Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to selected museums in Cape Town on Human Rights Day on 21 March 2024. This includes the Bo-Kaap Museum (71 Wale Street), Slave Lodge… READ MORE
WALK FOR LOVE AFRICA’ APPOINTS ALAIN ST.ANGE AS AN ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
(Posted 08th March 2024) Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine who now heads his very own ‘Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy’ was this week appointed as a Member of the Advisory Board for “Walk For Love Africa”. In a letter to Mr St.Ange, the Nigeria Tourism & Press Organisation […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 08th March 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Serena Hotels in Uganda ring in International Womens Day with special offers
(Posted 07th March 2024) Happy International Women’s Day From Kampala Serena Hotel & Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa! Enjoy a 20% discount on accommodation and special offers at Pearl Restaurant, Explorer, Lakes and Maisha Spa at Kampala Serena Hotel. Book Your Offer Celebrate International Women’s Day at Lake Victoria […]
‘The Loft’ wins “Europe’s Leading Airline Lounge” award for the sixth time in a row
(Posted 07th March 2024) For an impressive sixth time in a row, THE LOFT by Brussels Airlines and Lexus is awarded “Europe’s Leading Airline Lounge” at the World Travel Awards in Berlin. Travelers from all over the world could vote for this award. The airline continuously adjusts the lounge to give its […]
#BrusselsAirlines achieves record results for 2023
(Posted 07th March 2024) Brussels Airlines closes 2023 at 53 million euro Adjusted EBIT, an improvement of 127 million compared to 2022. The record second and third quarters made up for the traditionally weaker first and last trimesters of the year. The company achieved a 3.4% margin in 2023, while 8% remains […]
#HusseinJiwani RIP – Attend the funeral via Zoom link
(Posted 07th March 2024) Ya Ali Madad, You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Thursday, Mar 7, 2024 08:30 AM Nairobi Time Topic: Funeral Ceremony for Hussein Mansoor Jiwani Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86005605919?pwd=bXZHblBNYWhHellWemNuL21HOUhDZz09 Meeting ID: 860 0560 5919 Passcode: RIEP Funeral Ceremony for Hussein Mansoor Jiwani To be held on: […]
#QatarAirways Showcases New Features of World’s First #AI Virtual Digital Human Cabin Crew
(Posted 07th March 2024) Qatar Airways presented its second-generation virtual cabin crew, Sama 2.0, powered by innovative conversational AI The holographic reveal continues to draw crowds at the world’s leading travel trade show, ITB Berlin 2024. The national carrier of the State of Qatar has broken new ground at ITB Berlin 2024 […]
Alain St.Ange embarks on a ‘speaker’s circuit tour’
(Posted 07th March 2024) Alain St.Ange embarks on a ‘speaker’s circuit tour’ to speak of African Tourism USPs of Mozambique & its Mozambique Island, Tanzania & its Zanzibar, Comoros, Kenya & Seychelles as well as of Mayotte of the Vanilla Islands Group Alain St.Ange, the former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports […]
Passenger Demand Up 16.6% in January
(Posted 07th March 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2024 global passenger demand indicating a strong start for the year. • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 16.6%; total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 14.1%; and the load factor was […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 07th March 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Major upgrades for South Africa’s main airports!
(Posted 07th March 2024) The South African Minister of Transport, Sindisiwe Chikunga, announced during a media briefing on the state of the aviation sector in South Africa that the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) is planning to upgrade the country’s main airports. The majority state-owned airport management company, which operates nine of South Africa’s airports, has earmarked ZAR […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 07th March 2024) CCA IN THE NEWS President Tinubu: No Going Back on Reforms; We Remain Steadfast in Creating Investment Opportunities While Tackling Poverty Pan African Visions President Bola Tinubu says his administration remains steadfast in implementing necessary economic reforms to facilitate business growth and create investment opportunities that support Nigeria’s growing […]
#Cessna C208B Grand Caravan accident in South Kivu province leaves pilot dead
(Posted 06th March 2024) Image from social media sources @bwindja An apparently botched landing attempt at Katchungu-Tchambogo, South Kivu Province, Congo DR, has left the pilot dead and the copilot escape with reportedly serious injuries. A Cessna Grand Caravan, owned and operated by AB Airlines and registered as 9S-EBT, arrived at the […]
Last chance to profile your company at #AviaDev2024
(Posted 06th March 2024) Less than 10 sponsorship opportunities remain for AviaDev Africa 2024 AviaDev Africa is designed to maximise networking opportunities for an attendees with a view to developing the commercial activities of the industry ultimately leading to improved air connectivity to, from and within the continent. Our unique format […]
All Things Green: Sustainability Tops #WTMAfrica2024 Agenda
(Posted 06th March 2024) Africa Travel Week 2024 scheduled from 07 – 12 April 2024 in the City of Cape Town Landmark 10-year anniversary WTM Africa programme includes new partnerships, value-add business-building opportunities, & interactive networking Registration includes access to several bolt-on events, awards ceremonies, content workshops, social events, product launches, exhibitor activations […]
Maun to Become Ethiopian’s Second Botswana Destination
(Posted 06th March 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, one of the fastest-growing global airline brands and Africa’s largest airline, has just announced that it will launch a thrice weekly service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Maun, Botswana as of June 10, 2024. Maun will be Ethiopian’s second destination in Botswana after Gaborone, which […]
Unlocking the Skies: March 2024 #AFRAA Sky-Connect with Aviation Leaders
(Posted 06th March 2024) The March 2024 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host 2 guests on stage: 1. Mr. Billy Diabasenga Kusuamina, Head of Air Navigation Division, RVA Head Office, Kinshasa, DR Congo. Also the Chairman of the AFI Region Free Routing Airspace (FRA) Project Management Team. 2. Mr. Gaoussou Konate […]
Air Cargo Demand up 18.4% in January
(Posted 06th March 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2024 global air cargo markets indicating a strong start to 2024. • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 18.4% compared to January 2023 levels (19.8% for international operations). This significant upturn marks the highest annual growth […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Filling station at Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp closed until further notice!
(Posted 06th March 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the filling station at the Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp is currently closed for… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 06th March 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Hussein Jiwani – Funeral announcement and details
(Posted 05th March 2024) “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon.” “ From Allah we come and unto Him we return. ”(Sura Baqarah verse 156) Hussein Mansoor Jiwani Aged 37 years, of Nairobi, passed away on 03rd of March 2024 The Jamat is requested to forgive the departed soul for any ill […]
#EthiopianAirlines to Expand Widebody Fleet with Up to 20 #Boeing #B777X Jets
(Posted 05th March 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, and Boeing, a global aerospace company are pleased to announce the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the purchase of the latest Boeing 777-9 airplanes. The agreement includes the purchase of eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the […]
