TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe/Mozambique: Forbes/Machipanda Border Post now operates 24/7!
(Posted 17th January 2024) The Governments of Zimbabwe and Mozambique have agreed to operate the Forbes Border Post (Zimbabwe)/Machipanda Border Post (Mozambique) 24 hours on seven days a week. The new operating hours are in place since 15 January 2024. Previously,… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 17th January 2024) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops with changed opening hours due to stocktaking at the end of January 2024!
(Posted 17th January 2024) The Management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that due to monthly stocktaking all shops in the National Park will have to temporarily change its operating hours on selected dates at the end of January 2024. The shops in the… READ MORE
#MalawiTourism publishes partnership packages for #Takulandirani 2024
(Posted 17th January 2024) Come April this year will Malawi Tourism once again stage their annual international tourism fair, named Takulandirani. From 24th to 27th of April will the event take place at the Bingu Wa Mutharika International Convention Centre, in short BICC. The national tourism office has just concluded a particiption […]
#BrusselsAirlines passengers can now use the #LufthansaGroup booking online tool
(Posted 16th January 2024) ATCNews has learned that in particular travel agents can now also book Brussels Airlines flights via the Lufthansa Group online tool Book-a-Group! With just one easy and intuitive tool, they can request Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS flights for groups of 10 or more travelers, make […]
Colobus Conservation hits target for our Stop the Electrocution of Colobus Monkeys Campaign
(Posted 16th January 2024) Team Colobus expresses sincere gratitude for your generous support. Thanks to your contributions, they surpassed their initial goal of $15,500 by raising $17,594 for the Stop the Electrocution of Colobus Monkeys’ campaign on Global Giving. Colobus Conservation will keep you informed about the progress of the insulation efforts through […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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#Mauritius closes airport as Cyclone Belal races towards the island
(Posted 15th January 2024) Authorities have closed the international airport on the island of Mauritius with immediate effect for all incoming and outgoiong flights. A cyclone warning class 3 is in effect as of 16.00 hrs local time today: At 16h00, the Tropical Cyclone Belal was centred at about 130 km […]
Take a look at the airlines attending #AviaDevAfrica2024
(Posted 15th January 2024) AviaDev, Africa’s premier forum dedicated to air service development will take place between 19 – 21 June. The event aims to connect airports, airlines and tourism authorities with a view to creating Africa’s future air routes. Ahead of the event, all attendees will be able to identify their key […]
Zanzibar Horse Safaris provide special adventures
(Posted 15th January 2024) Operating at Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa in Pwani Mchangani and at Seacliff Resort & Spa in Mangapwani, are they renowned for providing exceptional horseback adventures on the island of Zanzibar! They are keen to extend a unique experience to tourist visitors through a commission-based partnership with […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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Discover the Brussels Jazz Festival 2024
(Posted 13th January 2024) Brussels Airport is the home base for #BrusselsAirlines Ten days of Jazz in Brussels A fan of the world of jazz and blues? Or just curious to learn more about the genre? From today, the Brussels Jazz Festival is back for a 10-day edition at Flagey, featuring performances, DJ sets, […]
#Delta Air Lines orders 20 #Airbus A350-1000 aircraft
(Posted 13th January 2024) Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern efficient widebodies having placed a first order for 20 A350-1000 aircraft. The A350-1000 will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s fleet. “We are thankful for Delta’s continued confidence in Airbus’ solutions to meet its fleet […]
WTM Africa partners with China Travel Online to tap into Chinese outbound travel market
(Posted 13th January 2024) The China outbound travel market in 2024 is projected to be strong. The China Tourism Academy predicts that the recovery process of the inbound and outbound tourism market will further accelerate in 2024, with annual inbound and outbound tourism trips exceeding 264 million trips. WTM Africa has formed a […]
TravelComments,com – Durban: All beaches are open and safe for swimming – except for one!
(Posted 12th 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 11 January 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists, 22 […]
#AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues with Mr. Stephan Hannemann
(Posted 12th January 2024) Compliments of the New Year! Stephan Hannemann, VP Sales & Marketing | Head of MEA at Embraer Commercial starts us off in the 2024 January edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session scheduled for Wednesday, 17th of January at 14h00 EAT (11h00 UTC). Join us for a thought-provoking […]
#Safarilink set to go even greener by going electric
(Posted 12th January 2023) Safarilink proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership marking a significant step towards transforming regional aviation in Kenya and East Africa. Electrifying the Skies: A Vision for a Greener Tomorrow Safarilink is poised to revolutionize the industry by showcasing the immense potential of electrified Caravans. With a shared commitment […]
Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge
(Posted 12th January 2024) 16th to 18th February 2024 There are five exciting races to choose from, plus the Rose Dyer Adventure Ride on horses on Saturday 17th, and another four kids’ bike races in our Mini10to4 event on Sunday 18th. Full details of each race can be found […]
Airbus reports strong 2023 commercial aircraft orders
(Posted 12th January 2024) Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase on 2022. 2,319 gross orders (2,094 net), including 1,835 A320 Family and 300 A350 Family aircraft. Demonstrates strong recovery and acceleration for modernising aircraft fleets with latest generation fuel efficient aircraft. The 2023 year end backlog stands at […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 12th January 2024) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#ATHW2024 seeks sponsorships for premier tourism event
(Posted 11th January 2024) The African Tourism and Hospitality Investment-ready Business Workshop ATHW2024 is coming to Lagos, Nigeria in a few months, and they are open to your support and sponsorship. Their 3 sponsorship tiers is well packed with an attractive list of benefits for the 3-day event as your company/brand connects […]
IATA states that global air travel reaches 99% of 2019 levels
(Posted 11th January 2024) During the month under review African airlines had a 22.1% rise in demand however, capacity increased by 29.6% causing a 4.3 percentage point drop in the average passenger load factor to 69.7%, the lowest among regions. In other words, on average, only 69.7% of the available revenue-generating seats were […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 11th January 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Cargo Expands Freight Services to Casablanca Morocco World News Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services announced the launching of freighter services to Casablanca, Morocco, starting January 9, 2024. With the inclusion of Casablanca, Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services now operates 35th freighter routes across Africa…Read […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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#Kenya’s Interior Ministry reacts to VISA and ETA challenges but leaves open questions
(Posted 10th January 2024) MINISTRY OF INTERIOR AND NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION STATE DEPARTMENT FOR IMMIGRATION & CITIZEN SERVICES OFFICE OF THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY PRESS STATEMENT JAN 7, 2024 UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORISATION (ETA) To boost tourism and attract more foreign investments to Kenya, the Government removed all visa […]
SITA to enhance passenger satisfaction and improve baggage operations for #Eurowings
(Posted 10th January 2024) Eurowings has entered into a five-year contract to deploy SITA Bag Journey for real-time tracking information of passenger bags through the entire journey. This will help improve the baggage experience for passengers, improve baggage operations, and reduce the overall cost of mishandled baggage. SITA Bag Journey provides an end-to-end view […]
EVA Air places landmark order with Airbus
(Posted 10th January 2024) Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo. This sees the airline become the latest global carrier to select the A350-1000 for its future long haul requirements. In addition, the A321neo aircraft will bring new […]
Air Cargo Demand Up 8.3% in November
(Posted 10th January 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years. This is partly due to weakness in November 2022, but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo. Global demand for […]
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TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: Resumption of toll fee collections at N2 oThongathi north ramps!
(Posted 10th January 2024) The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), a South African parastatal responsible for the management, maintenance and development of South Africa’s proclaimed National Road network which includes many (not all!) National (“N”) and some Provincial and Regional (“R”) route segments, has announced that toll fee collections at the N2 oThongathi north ramps will resume […]
