Support #AviaDevAfrica’s Jon Howell at the London Marathon in April 2024
(Posted 29th February 2024) Jon Howell with Grace Howell during the Great Gorilla Run 2017 On April 21 2024, Jon Howell, CEO and Founder, AviaDev Africa will be taking to the streets of London to run the London Marathon. That’s 26.2 miles or 42.195 kilometres to be exact….and he will be running the […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 29th February 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#AeroTrail’ offers intriguing insights into the Ethiopian aviation market
(Posted 28th February 2024) Courtesy of AeroTrail With a population of approximately 126 million people, Ethiopia boasts a bustling air transport market set for dynamic growth. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) predicted an astonishing 226% expansion in the sector over the next two decades. This high-growth […]
#Radisson aims at 50 percent portfolio increase in West and Central #Africa
(Posted 28th February 2024) Within the past 12 months, the Group signed five new hotels, adding over 1,000 rooms to the region’s portfolio The Radisson Hotel Group is targeting a 50% expansion of its West and Central African portfolio, consisting of 29 hotels and over 5,000 rooms in operation and under development, […]
#AirKenya – #RegionalAir – #Aerolink aviation news updates
(Posted 28th February 2024) Warm greetings from AirKenya, Regional Air and AeroLink Uganda – your premium carriers of choice, taking you to your favorite safari destination across East Africa and offering you guaranteed connections whether you are traveling domestically or across borders between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Additional Dash 8-202 AirKenya […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 28th February 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 – South Africa has released rhino poaching statistics for 2023!
(Posted 27th February 2024) The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has released the rhino poaching statistics for 2023. A total of 499 rhinos were poached across South Africa, 406 were killed on state properties and 93 on privately owned parks/reserves/farms. This was an increase of… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – SANParks: Cash-free payment options limited across Addo Elephant National Park!
(Posted 27th February 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) just released a “kind reminder” on Facebook regarding the cash free payment system, which was implemented in Addo Elephant National Park with effect from 01 September 2021. The Addo Main Camp and the Kabouga entrance gatesare… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: CemAir and British Airways sign & implement an interline agreement!
(Posted 27th February 2024) South African regional carrier CemAir and the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, British Airways, have signed and implemented an interline agreement that opens up connections to more destinations in Southern Africa through British Airways’ gateways of Johannesburg and Cape Town. The agreement includes… READ MORE
#ATHW2024 Registration now open …
(Posted 27th February 2024) Taking place at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lagos Nigeria from 3 – 5 July 2024, ATHW will bring together industry professionals, leaders, C-suite executives, unique coaches, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and developers, from 15 countries in Africa and around the globe, leveraging on tourism investment opportunities and unlocking limitless business […]
#AviaDev2024 – Upcoming topics in Windhoek
(Posted 27th February 2024) AviaDev will be taking place on 19-21 June at the Movenpick Hotel Windhoek, Namibia. The programme for AviaDev is already taking shape, under the theme – “Igniting Connections, Propelling Growth“, the topics will ignite discussions, motivate you to action key learnings and grow your business to the next level. […]
Tourism Personalities join forces as Sharm El-Sheikh is declared the Tourism Capital City 2024
(Posted 27th February 2024) Alain St.Ange joined Dr. Jens Thraenhart and Theodore Koumelis in Egypt as Sharm El-Sheikh is declared the Tourism Capital City 2024 Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister responsible for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles who now heads his very own ‘Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy’ joined Dr. Jens Thraenhart, […]
#SITA celebrates 75th anniversary
(Posted 27th February 2024) SITA, a global leader in air transport technology, is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking seven and a half decades of groundbreaking innovation, unwavering commitment, and exceptional service to the aviation industry. Founded in 1949 by 11 pioneering airlines, SITA has been owned by the air transport industry and driven […]
Xhibition International 2024 Africa News
(Posted 27th February 2024) Kenya Angama Amboseli opened on 1 November 2023 in Kenya’s 5,700-acre Kimana Sanctuary, one of the last havens for the continent’s Super Tusker elephants. Continuing the “slow safari” concept championed at its sister property, Angama Mara, the lodge features ten suites inspired by the elephants and providing exclusive […]
#EthiopianAirlines expands its Domestic Network
(Posted 27th February 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, is pleased to announce the expansion of its domestic services to South-Western Ethiopia with a thrice weekly passenger services to be reinstated to Dembi Dollo starting from February 26, 2024. The new thrice weekly service commences operation as per […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 27th February 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#QatarAirways to Participate in ITB Berlin 2024 and launches special leap year offers
(Posted 26th February 2024) Qatar Airways will showcase its latest digital innovation at the world leading travel trade show, taking place from 5-7 March 2024 Qatar Airways is the world’s first airline to develop a virtual cabin crew MetaHuman The dynamic reveal will highlight Sama’s second generation capabilities powered by artificial […]
TravelComments.com – #Zambia: Two roads in #Lusaka renamed after former Namibian Presidents!
(Posted 26th February 2024) Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced during the state funeral of Namibia’s former President Dr. Hage Geingob on 24 February 2024 in Windhoek that Kasama Road, a major road in Lusaka, has been renamed after the late Dr Hage Geingob. This is with immediate effect. Dr. Hage Geingob (3 August 1941 – 4 February 2024) was […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 24th February 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#Zambia – History of the Three Lakes
(Posted 26th February 2024) Courtesy of Gill Staden, Livingstone, Zambia This is a fascinating part of Zambia’s history as it takes in the rise of the Lunda Empire under Chief Kazembe and then its decline as the Bemba took control under the watchful eye of the Swahili traders. The Swahili […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Phalaborwa Gate’s gate structure is temporarily closed for guest use!
(Posted 25th February 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the gate structure at Kruger National Park’s Phalaborwa Gate is currently under construction and closed for guest use. Temporary arrangements have been made to… READ MORE
#BrusselsAirlines updates on Tel Aviv flights
(Posted 24th February 2024) After careful consideration within all relevant departments, Brussels Airlines has decided to restart its flights to Tel Aviv as from March 24, 2024, under a defined set of precautionary measures. The Belgian airline will start with operating three flights per week on Monday, Thursday and Sunday from Brussels. […]
#EthiopianAirlines to Launch Passenger Services to Freetown
(Posted 24th February 2024) Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa, is pleased to announce a launch of a thrice weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso starting from 31st of May 2024. This new route marks yet another milestone in the airline’s extensive network expansion endeavor, connecting […]
#Kenya’s Loisaba Conservancy raises conservation fees
(Posted 24th February 2024) Loisaba Conservancy, a vital habitat for endangered species and a pioneering model for community-led conservation, has announced revised conservation fees to bolster its wildlife protection efforts. Below are the revised non-resident conservation fees for Loisaba Conservancy for 2025 and 2026; and resident conservation fees for 2024. […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Only 12 beaches are currently open for swimming!
(Posted 24th January 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 22 February 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 […]
#QatarAirways Group Partners with Our Habitas to Launch ‘Our Habitas Ras Abrouq’
(Posted 24th February 2024) The Qatar Airways Group in partnership with Our Habitas has officially launched a luxury resort nestled on the West Coast of Qatar next to the Al Reem UNESCO-Designated Biosphere Reserve. Located about one hour’s drive from Hamad International Airport in Doha, the resort features unspoiled views of the Arabian […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 23rd February 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#AirSeychelles announces second weekly flight to Mumbai
(Posted 24th February 2024) Air Seychelles, the flagship carrier of the island nation of the Seychelles is participating in India’s leading travel trade shows this February, reaffirming its presence in one of the most popular destinations on their regional network. Representatives from Bird Travel, Air Seychelles’ General Sales Agent based in India, […]
oneworld’s first European lounge in Amsterdam promises to excite customers
(Posted 23rd February 2024) The oneworld® alliance has launched its first fully branded European lounge in Amsterdam at Schiphol International Airport, providing a sophisticated new space for travellers to unwind and rejuvenate before embarking on their journeys. The new oneworld lounge – opening shortly after the world’s leading airline alliance unveiled its first premium lounge […]
#WTMAfrica – The most important travel industry conference yet
(Posted 23rd February 2024) Get your product in front of the right people Join us at WTM Africa and seize the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! With the countdown to the grand opening on 10 April at Cape Town’s CTICC underway, we extend a warm invitation to our stunning exhibitors. Whether you’re […]
