1 more week before the #IATA World Financial and Passenger Symposiums
(Posted 19th October 2023) Join IATA on October 25th and 26th to enjoy two days of engaging content across two of IATA’s prominent events, World Financial and World Passenger Symposiums. This joint event will cover distribution, payment, finance, customer experience, and accessibility topics bringing a holistic approach to a seamless digital passenger […]
Corruption costs Africa $140 billion a year
(Posted 19th October 2023) Courtesy of African-elephant / Stenews and Defence Web Interpol’s just ended Africa conference in Luanda closed with delegates agreeing to increase information sharing in multiple crime areas from counter-terrorism to wildlife trafficking. More than 160 senior police officers from Africa and elsewhere attending the three-day conference in […]
The African Travel & Tourism Association celebrates 30 years of being the voice of African tourism
(Posted 19th October 2023) Looking back over the last three decades, while looking forward to the next three, The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA®) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a focus on Responsible Tourism, Sustainability and Conservation at a members’ seminar in Nairobi, Kenya last week. The afternoon seminar was held at Hemingways Nairobi […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 19th October 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South Africa to probe Meta, Google competition with news publishers Reuters South Africa’s Competition Commission will investigate whether digital platforms like Meta (META.O) and Google (GOOGL.O) were unfairly competing with news publishers by using their content to generate ad revenue, it said on Tuesday… Read More>> Axxess, Sulos Announce […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 19th October 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Muizenberg coastal walkway repairs underway!
(Posted 19th October 2023) The City of Cape Town’s Coastal Management branch has announced that concrete repairs and maintenance of the Muizenberg coastal walkway between Muizenberg and St James are set to commence. The project will also include specific repairs to the St James tidal pool. The repair work forms part of the ongoing coastal infrastructure maintenance. In terms of the coastal […]
#BabanangoGameReserve’s rewilding efforts secures more wildlife
(Posted 19th October 2023) Courtesy of African Elephant / Stenews and Sundeeka Mungroo, The South African KwaZulu-Natal’s Babanango Game Reserve has brought even more wildlife to its doors, reintroducing another seven elephants recently. Babanango Game Reserves Translocation Attempts After many years of rewilding and significant efforts, KwaZulu-Natal’s Babanango Game Reserve recently attained […]
#IATA Training Updates this Quarter
(Posted 18th October 2023) New Courses This Quarter 4 cutting-edge courses to help your career take flight Experiential Learning Get hands-on experience of real?life challenges Top Trending Courses in 2023 Browse our most in?demand courses this year Real-life Advisors Hear what our experts and your peers say 4 NEW Courses Out Now! Upgrade your […]
TravelComments.com – This suburb in Cape Town is one of the 40 coolest neighbourhoods in the world!
(Posted 18th October 2023) Global culture, entertainment and events magazine Time Out has asked some 12,000 city-dwellers about the coolest spots in their city right now. And for the sixth year running, these views got combined with expert input from Time Out’s global network of local editors and writers, to compile the sixth annual ranking of […]
Alain St. Ange honoured during his visit to Egypt
(Posted 18th October 2023) Mr. Alain St. Ange recognized with the most important award in the AFASU Golden Awards collection. Yesterday, in the presence of dozens of tourism, travel and aviation experts and international, Arab and local media, Mr. Alain St.Ange the former Minister of Tourism. Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of Seychelles […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 18th October 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Portugal: TAP Air Portugal to increase flights to Maputo!
(Posted 18th October 2023) The flag carrier Portugal, TAP Air Portugal, is set to increase flights to Maputo in Mozambique. The airline, which is currently operating three weekly non-stop flights between Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in Lisbon and Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Maputo, will introduce a fourth weekly service next summer. Effective… READ MORE
#Uganda mourns death of two tourists and their guide
(Posted 17th October 2023) Following the killing of two tourists and their guide in Queen Elizabeth National Park, along the Katwe Road area earlier today evening, have Ugandan security forces deployed to hunt for the yet unknown assailants. The area is not far from the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, where […]
#AFRAA holds workshop with #Amadeus
(Posted 17th October 2023) #AFRAA, in partnership with Amadeus will hold a workshop in virtual format for African airlines on airline retailing and payments. The workshop will take place today, 17 October 2023 at 13.00hrs EAT (10.00hrs UTC) in virtual format. Register and get more details here ? https://bit.ly/3rQbfSJ #BetterSkiesForAfrica
Pollmans Tours #Kenya named winner at World Travel Awards 2023
(Posted 17th October 2023) Pollman’s Tours & Safaris, a leading tour operator in Kenya, is honoured to announce that it has been awarded “Kenya’s Leading Destination Management Company 2023” by the World Travel Awards. The prestigious accolade was presented at a glamorous gala event held in Dubai. World Travel Awards, renowned as […]
#Kenya’s ‘Flying Doctors’ – at your service when most needed
(Posted 17th October 2023) • AMREF Flying Doctors is the leading provider of fixed-wing air ambulance services throughout Africa • We have over 60 years of experience in aero-medical services in and out of Africa • AMREF Flying Doctors is the trusted name and brand for aero-medical patient transport in and […]
Three Ways South Africa Can Attract More Chinese Tourists
(Posted 17th October 2023) As international travel from China begins to pick up again in 2023, South Africa has a real opportunity to attract Chinese tourists and give the economy a much-needed boost. But change is needed to really take advantage of this opportunity. In 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, […]
#CapeTown named as #Africa’s best culinary destination during annual World Culinary Awards
(Posted 17th October 2023) The World Culinary Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry – has announced the winners of its 2023 programme at a glittering dinner reception in Atlantis The Royal, Dubai, UAE. This year’s edition of World Culinary Awards proved a global gathering of the […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 17th October 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Porini Camps wins Kenya’s Leading Safari Camp Brand at World Travel Awards
(Posted 17th October 2023) Kenya’s Porini Safari Camps has won the category of “Kenya’s Leading Safari Camp Brand” at the prestigious 30th Annual World Travel Awards, often described as the “Oscars of the Travel Industry”. The Africa, Indian Ocean & Middle East Awards were announced at a colourful ceremony […]
Aviators Africa Appoints Afema Ronnie as Business Development Manager – Aviation Sustainability
(Posted 16th October 2023) Aviators Africa, a leading force in the aviation industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Afema Ronnie as the new Business Development Manager – Aviation Sustainability. Afema Ronnie brings a wealth of expertise to this pivotal role. With a strong academic foundation, including a Bachelor’s degree […]
#AuricAir of #Tanzania gets 8th World Travel Award in a row
(Posted 16th October 2023) Auric Air has just bagged the prestigious “Tanzania’s Leading Domestic Safari Carrier” award at the World Travel Awards for the eighth time in a row! This consecutive number of awards is really a big deal, and ATCNews couldn’t wait to share the news with you. Why, you ask? […]
#AirKenya bags major global recognition
(Posted 16th October 2023) Air Kenya is delighted to share some exciting news with you. The domestic and regional airline has been named “Kenya’s Leading Safari Carrier” at the prestigious World Travel Awards! This remarkable achievement is a testament to our commitment to excellence and our unwavering dedication to providing you with the […]
#Airlink establishes offices in #Gaborone / #Botswana and #Lusaka / #Zambia
(Posted 16th October 2023) Airlink, the independent premier Southern African regional airline, has established country offices in Gaborone and Lusaka to enhance customer services in Botswana and Zambia. The new country offices in the two capitals officially opened for business today. They provide direct customer and local travel industry support with flight reservations, […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Section of Kloof Road closed for up to 18 month to repair storm damage!
(Posted 16th October 2023) The City of Cape Town’s Urban Mobility Directorate has announced that Kloof Road between Kloof Nek Road and Round House Road will be temporarily closed to the public. According to a press release by the City, the estimated timeline for the necessary work could be 12 to 18 months before the road in Cape Town can be opened completely. The […]
#Samarkand welcomes Tourism Leaders to 25th UNWTO General Assembly
(Posted 16th October 2023) Samarkand, the southeastern part of Uzbekistan and melting pots of culture is set for the 25th UNWTO General Assembly. The ”Crossroads of Cultures” will be hosting its first major UN Tourism event and this week be the beehive of activities as the tourism sector charts a new path to […]
Qatar Airways Selects Starlink to Enhance In-Flight Experience
(Posted 16th October 2023) Qatar Airways is the largest airline to offer Starlink’s service on specified aircraft and routes The high-speed, low-latency broadband internet access will be complimentary for all passengers with frictionless ‘One-Click-Access’ onboard Starlink will allow passengers to utilise Wi-Fi speed of up to 350 megabits per second for gaming, VPN […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 16th October 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their relaunched Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Become a Member: Support Conservation in Laikipia
(Posted 14th October 2023) Dear Conservation Enthusiast, Dear ATCNews Reader, As we approach the end of the year, we are more excited than ever to invite you to be part of our vibrant community dedicated to sustainable natural resource management in the Laikipia region. We understand that our membership revamp is not recent, […]
#Malawi’s Ministry of Tourism gives guidance to local tourists
(Posted 14th October 2023)
