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 […]
Vietjet orders 20 #Airbus #A330Neo’s
(Posted 23rd February 2024) Vietjet Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for the purchase of 20 A330-900 widebodies. When finalised, this will be Vietjet’s first-ever widebody order. The aircraft will be operated on the carrier’s growing long range network, as well as on high capacity regional services. They […]
Uganda raises cost for gorilla tracking permits
(Posted 22nd February 2024) Effective 01st of July this year has the Uganda Wildlife Authority raised the cost for gorilla tracking permits to 800 US Dollars per person, up from presently 700 US Dollars. East African foreign residents will have to pay 700 US Dollars per person, up from presently 600 US Dollars […]
#QatarAirways announces flight resumption to #Lisbon, #Portugal
(Posted 22nd February 2024) The award-winning airline continues to enhance its 2024 summer schedule with more than 170 destinations including 50 in Europe Qatar Airways passengers from Lisbon now have access to the state of the art gateway of Hamad International Airport for thrilling journeys across Africa, Asia , Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent […]
#Taiwan’s STARLUX orders #A350F and more #A330neo widebodies
(Posted 22nd February 2024) STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order for five all-new A350F freighters and three more A330neo widebody aircraft. The agreement was signed at the Singapore Airshow by KW Chang, Chairman of STARLUX Airlines and Christian Scherer, CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business of Airbus. “STARLUX Airlines […]
IATA and The Weather Company collaborate to provide Enhanced Turbulence-Related Weather Data to Airlines
(Posted 22nd February 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is expanding the transmission of its Turbulence Aware data for use within industry-leading aviation solutions by The Weather Company, which serves a majority of North American commercial airlines and many others globally. With this enhancement, participating airlinescan now access Eddy Dissipation Rate (EDR) turbulence data directly […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 22nd February 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS How African countries can build scale-able and investible business CNBC Africa African enterprises could be a key catalyst towards tackling the missing middle that has impacted the continent’s food systems staging a global risk towards food security. CNBC Africa spoke to Ovidiu Bujorean, Senior […]
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Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Tourism Minister invited for a working mission in Egypt
(Posted 21st February 2024) Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine who now heads his very own ‘Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy’ will be in Egypt from this coming weekend working alongside Dr. Jens Thraenhart, the Founding Partner of Chameleon Strategies and 2nd Vice Chair of the Affiliate […]
Achola Rosario RIP
(Posted 21st January 2024) When the news reached me, belatedly, that Achola Rosario of the FOMO Travel Show had suddenly passed away in Nairobi, I stood in disbelief and then sat down in complete shock. In fact it took me some days to get my thoughts sorted out before I could even […]
Breeze Airways discloses order for 10 additional A220 aircraft
(Posted 21st February 2024) Breeze Airways discloses order for 10 additional A220 aircraft; announces all-A220 commercial operation by end of 2024 which brings airline’s total order for the type to 90 aircraft Breeze Airways has disclosed an order for 10 additional A220-300 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total firm order for the aircraft type to 90, making Breeze the […]
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TravelComments.com – Ethiopian Airlines introduces a new triangular route connecting Ethiopia, Zambia and Botswana!
(Posted 20th February 2024) The flag carrier of Ethiopia and Africa’s largest airline in terms of passengers carried, Ethiopian Airlines, is set to introduce a new triangular route connecting Addis Ababa with two destinations in Zambia and Botswana. Effective 10 June 2024, the airline will operate three weekly flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays between… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban: Five beaches are currently closed due to water quality!
(Posted 20th February 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 16 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 […]
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Elephants trample anti-poaching ranger in northern KZN
(Posted 19th February 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News and Zululand Observer A field ranger carrying out routine duties at Munywana Conservancy near Hluhluwe was on Monday trampled to death by a herd of stampeding elephants. The tragic incident occurred at about 4.30pm when Nyathi Anti-poaching Unit member Philani Sibiya (33) was […]
#Marriott set for Le Meridien entry into #Zanzibar
(Posted 19th February 2024) Marriott International signs Agreement with Morogoro Mishama Company to bring Le Méridien to Zanzibar Marriott International announced a signed agreement with the Morogoro Mishama Company that will introduce Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts to the shores of Zanzibar in 2025. To support the growing demand for premium hospitality […]
#AFRAA remains at the forefront to advance African aviation interests
(Posted 23rd February 2024) In line with their commitment to enhancing cooperation and collaboration, AFRAA participated in the coordination meetings of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC to review key work programmes within the aviation industry. The meeting, which also included stakeholders such as Regional Safety […]
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#AFRAA takes part in #SAATM meeting in Nairobi
(Posted 18th February 2024) AFRAA joined key industry stakeholders at the 7th meeting of the Joint Prioritized Action Plan (JPAP) for the operationalization of the Single African Air Transport Market (#SAATM), with the overall objective of boosting intra-Africa traffic and connectivity. The meeting, which was organized by the African Civil Aviation Commission AFCAC took […]
#AHEAD Early entry offer ends in less than 2 weeks
(Posted 18th February 2024) EARLY ENTRY OFFER ENDS IN TWO WEEKS SAVE 20% There’s now just two weeks left to take advantage of AHEAD‘s early entry offer. Enter before 1 March to save 20% – our biggest offer of the series. As the only global awards programme for hospitality experience and design, AHEAD offers an […]
Ethiopian Airlines Group records astonishing half year results
(Posted 18th February 2024) The Ethiopian Investment Holdings conducted a six-month performance review with the Ethiopian Airlines Group, revealing remarkable achievements. As stated in the provisional statement, the Group exceeded its performance targets in almost all parameters, achieving 97% of total operating revenue, 104% of international passenger revenue, and 107% of net profit. […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyNamibia to resume flights between Windhoek Walvis Bay!
(Posted 17th February 2024) Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia has announced that it will resume flights to Walvis Bay, second largest city in Namibia and the largest coastal city in the country. The airline will operate four weekly flights on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Passport validity requirements for international travellers in Southern Africa!
(Posted 17th February 2024) In order to give you an overview on the passport validity requirements for international travellers in Southern Africa, we compared the information the UK, the US and Germany are providing regarding the validity and the number of blank pages a passport needs to have when entering Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. […]
TravelComments.com – Southern Africa: Consensus outlook for the February to June 2024 rainfall season!
(Posted 17th February 2024) The Southern African Development Communtiy (SADC)* has released the official statement from the Twenty-Eighth Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-28), which took place in Maputo (Mozambique) from 29 to 31 January 2024 to present a consensus outlook for the February to June 2024 rainfall season over the SADC region. This period is covering […]
#oneworld named the best global airline alliance for wines
(Posted 16th February 2024) For the 13th year in a row the oneworld® alliance has been named the world’s Best Airline Alliance for wines served by member airlines onboard in an annual international tasting competition. The Gold award in the Best Alliance category came from the Business Traveller’s Cellars in the Sky Awards 2023 […]
FHS Saudi Arabia – New speakers & features added to the agenda
(Posted 16th February 2024) One of the most anticipated hospitality investment conference of this year keeps getting bigger and better! 60 speakers who are at the forefront of driving hospitality innovation and investment in the region are set to take the stage at FHS Saudi Arabia from 29th April – 1st May in Riyadh. This […]
Xhibition International Public Relations has been named the agency of record for Lemala Camps & Lodges
(Posted 16th February 2024) Xhibition International Public Relations has been named the agency of record for Lemala Camps & Lodges, the owner and operator of luxury safari accommodations in Tanzania and Uganda. Lemala properties are an authentic collection of luxurious lodges, intimate villas, and classic tented camps in Tanzania’s Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and […]
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