TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways returns to Australia!
(Posted 09th January 2024) South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced its return to Australia. The airline will resume flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 09th 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
#Kenya – Visa Free electronic travel permission system fails the country
(Posted 08th January 2024) Information has been received from Kenya that the planned switch to the Electronic Travel Authorization system has been plagued by flaws and failures and subsequently have the authorities reverted, for the time being, to the online Visa application system. The following notice was received by ATCNews and is selfexplanatory: […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Swimming at eight beaches is currently prohibited due to water quality!
(Posted 08th 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 05 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,… READ MORE
#Airlink set to partner with Betway for the SA20 Cricket Championship
(Posted 08th January 2024) Airlink, South Africa’s premier independent airline, will be the official airline partner of the Betway SA20 Cricket Championship, to be contested across the country over four weeks from this Wednesday, 10th January, culminating with the final on Saturday 10th February. As the official partner carrier, Airlink will fly the player squads, […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 08th 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 – Zimbabwe introduces an Online Border Management System (OBMS)!
(Posted 05th January 2024) The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), the national brodcaster of Zimbabwe, is reporting that Zimbabwe is set to introduce an Online Border Management System (OBMS). The new system is being rolled out in a phased approach during… READ MORE
Tourism Invest Africa partners with the Diaspora Africa Conference
(Posted 05th January 2024) This just announced strategic partnership brings a great opportunity to Africans in the diaspora and investment-ready tourism opportunities in Africa. Diaspora Africa Conference is a gathering of Africans in the Diaspora who are committed to building a stronger and more prosperous Africa with speakers, panels, workshops, cuisine, culture […]
TravelComments.com – Angola among CNN’s top travel destinations for 2024!
(Posted 05th January 2024) The CNN Travel Team has revealed its list of the world’s 24 best places to visit in 2024. According to the travel experts of the multinational news channel and website, all these destinations “are still largely undiscovered, or alluring in the offseason, or frequently overlooked for their larger first cities or […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 05th 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
#ClassicZambia – Who we are and giving a preview to 2024
(Posted 04th January 2024) A Happy New Year to you all and welcome to the Classic Zambia New Year’s Newsletter with updates on the season past, latest news, updates and plans for the 2024 season ahead! What does a Classic Zambia safari look like? (A Short Introduction Video) The 2023 Safari Season Recap We firstly wanted to […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 04th 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 – South Africa: #FlySafair named world’s leading low-cost carrier 2023!
(Posted 03rd January 2024) Aviation analytics company Cirium has announced the winner of its annual On-Time Performance Review. According to the company’s set of extensive and unbiased data, derived from over 600 real-time information sources, South African regional low cost-carrier FlySafair… READ MORE
#GorillaHighlands looks back at 2023 and looks ahead to 2024
(Posted 03rd January 2024) New Year’s eve at Tom’s Homestay, Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) There were tiny gorillas all over the place: dangling from the tall bamboo trees, playing across the gently sloping volcanic landscape, and peering at a small group of visiting humans — all of whom were smiling from ear to ear. […]
Colobus Conservation – A review of 2023
(Posted 03rd January 2024) Hello ATCNews Readers, Hello Friends! Colobus Conserevation would love to say thank you for your support thus far and for everything you have done to ensure we protect and preserve primates and their habitats in Diani. Click the button below to read the 2023 year-in-review newsletter. Click […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 03rd 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 dates confirmed
(Posted 02nd January 2024) African Tourism and Hospitality Investment-Ready Business workshop ATHW2024 date revealed. ? Save the date! The 2nd Edition of ATHW2024 17th to 19th of June 2024 Lagos, Nigeria. Organised by Tourism Invest Africa and partners, ATHW2024 will feature 3 days of level up master classes, high-level panel discussions, pitch […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 02nd 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
#BreakingNews as #Uganda CAA closes Kisoro Airstrip
(Posted 31st December 2023) The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority has issued a NOTAM, short for Notice to Air Men, that effective today, 31st of December 2023, the Kisoro Airstrip will be closed until the 26th of January 2024. KISORO RUNWAY 18/36 CLOSED. REF: AD 2-HUKI-1-3 (30 MAR 17). However, ATCNews has […]
#AlainStAnge extends New Year’s wishes to all
(Posted 29th December 2023) As 2023 draws to a close, it is again time for us all to reflect on the year that was, and on the moments we all shared that kept us connected and appreciative of one another. 2013 was a busy year for me. Through my Tourism Consultancy Bureau, […]
Hello Rodrigues: The Digital Magazine Illuminating the Rodrigues Island
(Posted 29th December 2023) Hello Rodrigues, the new digital magazine dedicated to the island splendor of Rodrigues, is poised to make its entrance into the media scene and the tourism universe. Born from Laura Samoisy’s fervent passion for the world of tourism, this innovative project materialized following a series of opportunities and striking […]
Qatar Airways Unveils 2024 Network Expansion
(Posted 29th December 2023) Qatar Airways announces its 2024 network expansion with exciting new destinations as well as resumptions, bookable ahead of the New Year. Travellers can start planning their 2024 summer travels with the resumption of Venice, Italy in June, followed by the exciting new destination of Hamburg, Germany in July. These […]
Communique on Sports, Tourism and Diplomacy Forum
(Posted 29th December 2023) With the chief goal of advancing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through sport and tourism viz-a-viz ‘Sport for Climate Action’ and Glasgow Declaration; organizers of African Sports Tourism Week on the 6th edition changed the name and advanced the direction of Africa’s premier and pan-African sports travel trade event, […]
#DiaryofaMuzungu’s last newsletter of the year
(Posted 29th December 2023) Happy ‘what to the what’ as we say in UG In my last newsletter of 2023, I revisit Queen Elizabeth National Park, 1978sq km that are very dear to me as the first place I worked in Uganda almost 15 years ago This photo was taken in November […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways and Kenya Airways expand partnership!
(Posted 29th December 2023) South Africa’s national flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), and Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, are expanding their codeshare partnership. Starting this month, customers will be able to book a seamless travel journey from Kenya Airways’ network to South African Airways’… READ MORE
#Kenya to go Visa Free for all visitors
(Posted 29th December 2023) ATCNews wishes all readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2024 Effective 01st of January will Kenya remove all Visa requirements for visitors to the country although a fee of 30 US Dollars will be introduced to obtain an electronic travel authorization, which has to be processed […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: 21 beaches are currently open for swimming!
(Posted 23rd December 2023) 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 21 December 2023) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists, 21 […]
#BrusselsAirlines long haul flights for holiday season nearly full
(Posted 22nd December 2023) Today marks the start of the end-of-year holidays, Brussels Airlines expects to carry almost 300,000 passengers in the coming two weeks. The long-haul flights are particularly very popular, with an average seat load factor of 87.2%. Today will be the busiest day of the entire holiday […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 22nd December 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines and Citi sign loan agreement for five new aircraft Timed Aerospace Ethiopian Airlines has announced a landmark USD $450 million loan agreement that will finance five new Boeing aircraft: three Boeing 737-8 and two Boeing 777F (Cargo)… Read More>> M-PESA GlobalPay users will […]
#KyaningaLodge announces dates for Triathlon 2024
(Posted 22nd December 2023) The 2023 event brought together over 100 competitors of all ages, from various corners of Uganda and beyond. With multiple race categories and a plethora of engaging activities, the day was filled with excitement, inclusivity and community spirit! Join us for the 2024 Kyaninga Triathlon on May 18th. […]
