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 […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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LORE GROUP JOINS GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE WITH LANDMARK PROPERTIES IN MAJOR CAPITAL CITIES
(Posted 15th February 2024) Lore Group, an international hospitality company that designs, transforms, manages and operates hotels, restaurants and bars across Europe and the United States, has joined Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands. It will see the London-based group’s five design-led hotels – located in landmark buildings in Amsterdam, […]
#AuricAir publishes new Flight Schedule for Ruaha and Selous
(Posted 15th February 2024) Auric Air would like to keep you informed about some upcoming changes to their flight schedule for Ruaha and Selous (Nyerere N.P.) flights. Starting from June 01st, 2024, they are introducing a new flight schedule to enhance the travel experience and address the inconvenience faced by passengers, […]
#Airlink brings back “Bush & Beach” direct Mbombela – Vilanculos – Johannesburg seasonal service
(Posted 15th February 2024) By popular demand, Airlink, Southern Africa’s privately owned airline, will again provide its peak season “bush & beach” service linking Mbobela’s (formerly Nelspruit) Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport with Vilanculos, Mozambique’s famous coastal resort destination and Johannesburg. The direct service, which provides tourists with the ability to combine a […]
Airbus announces financial results for 2023
(Posted 15th February 2024) 735 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 65.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 5.8 billion EBIT (reported) € 4.6 billion; EPS (reported) € 4.80 Free cash flow before M&A and customer financing € 4.4 billion; Net cash € 10.7 billion 2023 guidance achieved Dividend proposals: dividend of € 1.80 per share; […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 15th February 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Pfizer and Saama expand deal to expedite clinical research Pharmaceutical Technology Pfizer has expanded its multi-year agreement with Saama, intensifying efforts to expedite clinical research.The strategic development builds on the collaboration that began in 2020, aimed at automating Pfizer’s data review processes leveraging artificial […]
Enter the Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Challenge Now
(Posted 15th February 2024) ONLY 2 WEEKS LEFT TO ENTER THE AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION CHALLENGE Closing Date: 01 March 2024 The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge is a platform to invite innovative ideas and solutions that goes beyond technology but are related to the travel and tourism industry for […]
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TravelComments.com – Western Cape: Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve temporarily closed!
(Posted 14th February 2024) CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa’s Western Cape has announced that the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve will be closed till… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban: uShaka Marine World closed until further notice due to strike over wages!
(Posted 14th February 2024) The uShaka Marine World in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal has announced on 12 February 2024 that it is temporarily closed until further notice due to an industrial action. The theme park’s employees represented by the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) issued the management with a strike notice after wage negotiations with the eThekwini Municipality, the owner of the uShaka […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SANParks to upgrade the pathway to the bird hide in the Twee Rivieren Rest Camp!
(Posted 14th February 2024) The South African National Parks (SANParks) Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that it will be conducting maintenance on the pathway to the bird hide in the Twee Rivieren Rest Camp to improve accessibility and make it more disable-friendly. The maintenance is expected to take… READ MORE
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Radisson Hotel Group to maintain expansion momentum in Africa
(Posted 14th February 2024) The Radisson Hotel Group solidified its position as one of the leading international hotel groups in the Middle East and Africa during 2023 by signing 22 hotels, resorts, and serviced apartments, adding over 3,800 rooms to its regional portfolio, remaining dedicated to its vision of being among the top three hotel […]
#Fastjet’s ‘Amazing Zimbabwe’ campaign goes underway
(Posted 14th February 2024) Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the launch of their Amazing Zimbabwe marketing campaign, which focuses on promoting the hidden gems of Zimbabwe. “Amazing Zimbabwe” is a celebration and promotion of all things Zimbabwean, encompassing the country’s beauty, vibrant culture and rich heritage. The campaign is centred on four unique […]
La Réunion Celebrates the First Call of MSC Poesia
(Posted 13th February 2024) In a surge of recovery and significant growth for the Indian Ocean cruise sector, the island of La Réunion enthusiastically welcomed today the first call of MSC Poesia. This event marks a major milestone in the recovery of the sector, which, after being severely hit by the COVID […]
Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport Terminal building officially opened
(Posted 13th February 2024) The Ethiopian Airlines Group is pleased to announce the finalization of Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport Terminal building and aircraft parking with taxiway construction project. The new state of the art airport terminal has been opened for service in a grand inauguration in the presence of H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed […]
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA – January, 2024
(Posted 13th February 2024) Airline Performance: Since November 2023, traffic carried by African airlines exceeded 2019 level. In January 2023, African airlines RPKs where 2.06% above the level of the same month in 2019 while ASKs where 7.1% above. According to AFRAA estimates, African airlines will carry around 98 million passengers in […]
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TravelComments.com – Kenya Airways introduces a new service to Mozambique!
(Posted 12th February 2024) The Head of Network Planning and Alliances of Kenya Airways, Martin Gitonga, announced in Jon Howell’s AviaDev Insight Africa podcast that Kenya Airways is set to launch a new service to Mozambique. According to Mr Gitonga, the airline will initially operate three weekly flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi and… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: CemAir introduces flights between Johannesburg East London!
(Posted 12th February 2024) South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir is set to introduce a new domestic service in South Africa. The airline will launchnon-stop flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Phalo Airport (ELS) in East London in the Eastern Cape. Effective… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyNamibia adjusts Windhoek Katima Mulilo schedule!
(Posted 12th February 2024) Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia has announced that it will adjust the schedule of its service between Eros Windhoek (ERS) in Windhoek and Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Katima Mulilo, the capital of the Zambezi Region in Namibia. The departure time in Windhoek will be changed from… READ MORE
First Speakers Announced for #AHIF2024
(Posted 12th February 2024) We are delighted to share the senior industry leaders who have already confirmed to speak at AHIF, taking place in Windhoek, Namibia on 25-27 June. From exploring Africa’s role in the new global geopolitical order to fostering diversity and sustainability, our speakers will cover topics such as government support, sustainable […]
Launch of the Africa Hospitality Consultants firm: A new pillar in the African hotel industry
(Posted 12th February 2024) With a team of experienced experts, Africa Hospitality Consultants offers tailor-made solutions to meet the unique challenges faced by players in the hospitality industry on the continent A new era is dawning in the world of hospitality in Africa with the launch of Africa Hospitality Consultants. Founded on the […]
#QatarAirways enters partnership with ‘gategroup’ to enhance inflight dining experiences
(Posted 12th February 2024) With gategroup on board, the award-winning airline will set a new benchmark in inflight dining experience, quality, sustainability and healthy eating Qatar Airways and gategroup today announced a new catering partnership to elevate inflight dining, structured through a Business Management Agreement that will see collaboration on passenger […]
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Another 5Y registered aircraft crashes in South Sudan
(Posted 10th February 2024) Images from social media sources via @JacdecNew Reports have been received from South Sudan’s capital city of Juba, that a 40 year old African Express MD82 aircraft crashed upon landing in Malakal, while on a domestic flight originating in Juba. The aircraft, registered as 5Y-AXL, MSN 49204, […]
