TravelComments.com – Qatar Airways to launch flights to Madagascar!
(Posted 03rd February 2024) The flag carrier of Qatar, Qatar Airways, is set to launch scheduled flights to Madagascar. The announcement was made by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), which signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Madagascar Civil Aviation Authority (ACM) to stipulate the operation of passenger and cargo flights between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha and Ivato International Airport […]
Following ‘Wakanow – Let’s Go – return to East Africa is Kenya now looking afresh at West Africa
(Posted 03rd February 2024) Kenya is targeting tourist arrivals from West Africa by pitching for business and leisure travel that are key interest to the region. Kenya Tourism Board Acting CEO John Chirchir says that the West African market is integral in the strategy to diversify tourist source markets and broaden the country’s […]
#Wakanow – Let’s Go spreads its wings to East Africa again
(Posted 02nd February 2024) Wakanow, Nigeria’s and West Africa’s leading online travel agency and booking operator, is set to spread its wings to Eastern Africa again, following their departure during the COVID19 pandemic and subsequent company reorganisation. Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda will be first on the map, largely benefitting from inbound […]
African Tourism and Hospitality Investment-ready workshop #ATHW2024 announces date change
(Posted 02nd February 2024) The organizers of ATHW2024 wish to inform you that the new date for the African Tourism and Hospitality Investment-Ready Business Workshop ATHW2024 is now rescheduled to be held from 03rd to 05th of July, 2024. ATHW 2024 is a 3-day in-person event and one of the most important channels for capacity […]
#Radisson announces its first safari hotel in South Africa
(Posted 02nd February 2024) With a contemporary Scandinavian design, the hotels 138 rooms and suites provide a calming setting with natural materials, wooden details and rich, earthy colors that pay homage to its African surroundings The Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, its […]
Brussels Airlines goes biking and hiking in Ghana
(Posted 02nd February 2024) Brussels Airlines has officially kicked-off the 6th edition of “Bike in Africa”. For this edition, Bike in Africa has landed in the Volta region in Ghana. Next to intense bike and hike tours for 120 Lufthansa Group employees, Brussels Airlines will also support two local companies which want […]
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oneworld reaches a 25-year milestone
(Posted 02nd February 2024) oneworld reaches a 25-year milestone, having flown nearly nine billion customers since 1999 The oneworld® alliance celebrates 25 years of delivering an exceptional and seamless travel experience to its customers worldwide, with a member airline flight taking off or landing somewhere in the world every six seconds, 24 hours […]
#Seychelles Coast Guard frees pirate hostages and arrest the culprits
(Posted 01st February 2024) The Seychelles’ Coast Guard has lost none of their combative qualities – displayed a decade ago when successfully fighting against Somali pirates as part of an international coalition – as earlier this week they intercepted a hijacked vessel, freed six Sri Lankan hostages without any harm to them […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair connects Cape Town with Kruger National Park!
(Posted 01st February 2024) South African regional low cost-carrier FlySafair is set to introduce a new domestic route in South Africa. Effective 02 April 2024, the airline will operate two weekly direct flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and… READ MORE
Global Air Travel Demand Continued Its Bounce Back in 2023
(Posted 01st February 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2023 and total 2023 traffic edged even closer to matching pre-pandemic demand. • Total traffic in 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 36.9% compared to 2022. Globally, full year 2023 […]
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Air Cargo Demand Surges 10.8% in December
(Posted 31st January 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties. Full-year demand reached a level just slightly below 2022 and 2019. • Global full-year demand in 2023, measured […]
TravelComments.com – Windhoek: The US Embassy has now officially moved to its new location!
(Posted 31st January 2024) The US Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia, has now officially moved to its new location. The ceremonial lowering of the American flag and the removal of the Great Seal at the site of the old U.S. Embassy on 14 Lossen Street took place on 26 January 2024. Moments later, the American flag was […]
#AviAssist set for more aviation safety courses across Africa
(Posted 31st January 2024) Safety Management training, Rwanda 20-23 February This 4-day course provides an introduction to SMS, based on ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices. It has been developed to enhance material contained in the ICAO Safety Management Manual. On completing the course, you will have the skills required to develop, implement, […]
TravelComments.com – Qatar Airways changes its Southern Africa flight schedule!
(Posted 31st January 2024) The flag carrier of Qatar, Qatar Airways, is set to adjust its flight schedule to Southern Africa. Effective 31 March 2024, the airline will extend its service between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha and Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique, to… READ MORE
Continental Hotels’ Karl Hala handed award as US Secretary of State visits
(Posted 31st January 2024) Karl Hala, Group General Manager of Continental Hotels in Nigeria – both in Lagos and in Abuja – has been handeed the prestigious title of Nigerian Hospitality Legend by Nigerian tourism legend Ikechi Uko, which he was named for at the Travellers Award ceremony last year. The handing over […]
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#AFRAA will hold a Virtual Industry Affairs Briefing today, 31 January
(Posted 31st January 2024) As part of AFRAA’s commitment to advocate for member airlines’ interests and keep them informed of the developments in the airline industry, the Secretariat hosts an Industry Affairs briefing webinar series every last Wednesday of the month. After each session, AFRAA generates a monthly report on African Airlines Performance […]
IATA welcomes fresh release of blocked airline funds by Nigeria’s Central Bank
(Posted 31st January 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the Central Bank of Nigeria’s announcement yesterday afternoon that it has released an additional $64.44 million in blocked airline funds. IATA is consulting with airline members to verify the release of their revenues. While this development is encouraging it’s crucial to recognize that […]
#WaldorfAstoria opens on #Seychelles’ Platte Island
(Posted 30th January 2024) The Waldorf Astoria Platte Island was earlier today officially opened by Seychelles’ President Ramkawalan. The Hilton International brand Waldorf Astoria is the luxury collection of the global hotel group and stands for the top level of luxury hotels and resorts across the world. The Platte Island’s 50 private […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Important repair work to Tafelberg Road to take place!
(Posted 30th January 2024) The City of Cape Town has announced that a road rehabilitation project will take place along Tafelberg Road, from Kloof Nek Road to the Lower Cableway Station located in the Table Mountain National Park. The work is planned to commence… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Tygerberg Nature Reserve closed until further notice!
(Posted 30th January 2024) The City of Cape Town has announced that the Tygerberg Nature Reserve is temporarily closed to allow for mop-up operations after a fire on Tygerberg Hills that broke out on 25 January 2024. The reserve will remain closed to the public until… READ MORE
Indian Ocean Helicopter Service looking at expanding into Bali
(Posted 30th January 2024) Courtesy of Alain St. Ange Indian Ocean Islands – the succesful CORAIL HELICOPTERS service set to spread its wing further. CORAIL HELICOPTERS belonging to Alfred Chane-Pane of Reunion Island (www.corailhelico.com) has had years of experience operating successfully since 2004 in the Indian Ocean Island of Reunion under […]
#BrusselsAirlines welcomes Lufthansa Group airlines to BHouse
(Posted 30th January 2024) Following a productive workshop with all LHG airlines visiting Bhouse at BRU, to work on operations sustainability, Brussels Airlines is working and contributing towards achieving a neutral CO? balance by 2050. The heart of an airline is its operations; flight operations, ground operations, maintenance & engineering, and the operational […]
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Starlux Airlines wins the “ch-aviation World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award” for the second year in a row!
(Posted 30th January 2024) #UgandAirlines remains in top spot in Africa for the youngest fleet Starlux Airlines, a renowned Taiwanese carrier, has won the “ch-aviation World’s and Asia’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award” for the second year in a row, with the fleet’s average aircraft age of only 2.04* years! The airline stands out again for its dedication […]
Entries for 2024 Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Challenge still open
(Posted 30th January 2024) Registration and competition entries for the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge 2024 are still open! Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia, UNWTO and BDO invites innovative African youth in travel and tourism looking for funding, partnership and […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: Limietberg Nature Reserve closed until further notice!
(Posted 30th January 2024) CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa’s Western Cape has announced that the Limietberg Nature Reserve is closed due to a fire until further notice. The Nature Reserve is located in the Du Toitskloof Mountains, near Paarl. It stretches from… READ MORE
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