Funding Mobilized for Communities in Eastern and Southern Africa Fuels Resilience and Conservation Efforts
(Posted 20th November 2023) The Platform’s goal is to mobilize at least $15 million to support tourism-reliant communities with pandemic recovery efforts and build longer-term resilience The African Nature-Based Tourism Platform has released a report showcasing the impact of funding mobilized for community-based organizations in eastern and southern Africa following the devastating […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 20th November 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Welcome to #AFRAA55AGA and Welcome to #Kampala / #Uganda – #ThePearlofAfrica
(19th November 2023) ATCNews welcomes delegates, participants, exhibitors and media to the 55th Annual General Assembly to Kampala and the Speke Resort Munyonyo Conference Centre. Kampala is the second ‘home town’ of ATCNews and in fact just a short distance from the venue. ATCNews will bring readers updates from the proceedings from […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Swimming at five beaches is currently prohibited due to water quality!
(Posted 18th November 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 16th of November 2023) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the […]
#AFRAA55AGA Ante Portas
(Posted 17th November 2023) The #AFRAA55AGA is bringing together the best minds in the industry from the continent of #Africa and beyond for discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities. See the impressive speaker line up: For more information & last minute registration visit https://aga55.afraa.org/
Ensuring Efficient Baggage Operations Through Standardization
(Posted 17th November 2023) Passenger satisfaction is paramount in the aviation industry. To meet the increasing expectations of passengers, we need to enhance the travel experience. One way of doing this is to improve operational efficiency by embracing modernization and technology. As we know, technology evolves at a very rapid rate, which can […]
LAPALALA WILDERNESS SCHOOL Wins Architectural Merit Award from the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) in the Limpopo Region
(Posted 17th November 2023) Designed by Local Studio Architects, the new Lapalala Wilderness School Campus opened in November 2022 and is a true off-the-grid, eco-build with Net Zero Carbon status, merging seamlessly into the natural beauty of the surroundings. The school is an environmental education centre in the Waterberg, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SARS expanded the new South African Traveller Management System to sea and land borders!
(Posted 17th November 2023) The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that it has finalised the second phase of the implementation of the South African Traveller Management System (SATMS). The web-based application, which allows travellers to pre-declare goods they have acquired and pay the applicable taxes upon entering or leaving South Africa, is now also available […]
Emirates orders 15 more Airbus A350-900s
(Posted 17th November 2023) Emirates has signed an order for an additional 15 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow, taking its total order to 65 aircraft. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group said, “The A350-900s will add to our fleet mix and we are pleased […]
Roll-Royce signs MOU’s with Ethiopian Airlines and Egypt Air
(Posted 17th November 2023) Rolls-Royce announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a comprehensive TotalCare service agreement with Ethiopian Airlines for 22 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines. The Trent XWB-84 exclusively powers the Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Rolls Royce also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Egypt Air for for 20 Rolls-Royce Trent […]
SITA STEPS CLOSER TO NET CARBON ZERO VISION AS SCIENCE-BASED EMISSION REDUCTION TARGETS APPROVED
(Posted 17th November 2023) The Science Based Targets initiative, a global collaboration that provides expert guidance and the resources organizations need to achieve net zero, has validated SITA’s near-term and long-term targets Global aviation IT company SITA announced its near-term and long-term emission reduction targets were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The […]
Championing Change – WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2024 entries now open!
(Posted 17th November 2023) Entries open for WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2024 with deadline set for 01st of March 2024 ? 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Awards since its inception in 2004 ? 6 categories confirmed for the 2024 edition WTM Africa is urging responsible tourism businesses to […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 17th November 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#UN Security Officer’s Ivory Trafficking Conviction in #Kenya Opens Pandora’s Box of Queries
(Posted 16th November 2023) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Chris Morris, International Policy Digest In the shadowy world of ivory trafficking, akin to the narco trade, the stature of the accused is often gauged by the volume of the contraband or the prestige of their legal representation. […]
#Kenya – Two arrested with 77kgs of elephant tusks worth Sh12m in Samburu
(Posted 16th November 2023) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Cyrus Ombati, The Star Two men were on Tuesday arrested while trafficking 36 pieces of elephant tusks weighing 77 kilogrammes valued at Sh12 million in Maralal, Samburu county. The men were flagged down on the Maralal-Kisima Road on November […]
#BrusselsAirport News
(Posted 16th November 2023) Brussels’ Zaventem Airport is the home base of #BrusselsAirlines Go on adventure with Tintin Experience Tintin like never before! During this adventure, young and old (from 7 to 77 years old) will be fully immersed in the world of Tintin and the other famous characters. It is a […]
#Tanzania’s AURIC AIR and MONTE sign agreement to explore zero emission propulsion technologies
(Posted 16th November 2023) Auric Air had announced a collaborative agreement with MONTE, marked by a meeting between MONTE’s Executive Chairman, Raymond Eyre, and AURIC AIR SERVICES LIMITED’s Nurmohamed Hussein and Sajid Hussein. This agreement signifies a mutual commitment to explore the conversion of Auric Air’s fleet to low/zero-emission propulsion technologies. MONTE […]
Tourism Ministers, past and present, discuss Business & Tourism Opportunities and the role of media
(Posted 16th November 2023) Hon Philda Nani Kereng, the Tourism Minister of Botswana will be joined by two former Tourism Ministers, Hon Moses Vilakati of Eswatini and Alain St.Ange of Seychelles on a Clevenard TV live program on Thursday the 16th November 2023 to discuss Business & Tourism Opportunities and the role of […]
African Parks News
(Posted 16th November 2023) Nyungwe National Park celebrated the third anniversary of the management agreement between African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board with the release of a captivating film. Meanwhile, Matusadona National Park in Zambia introduced the scenic Jenje Bush Camp, situated at the convergence of the Jenje and Biriwiri rivers. Balancing […]
#EthiopianAirlines commits to a further 11 A350-900s
(Posted 16th November 2023) Ethiopian Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding for an additional eleven Airbus A350-900s to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes Ethiopian Airlines’ total order book and commitment for the A350 to 33, including four A350-1000s. Ethiopian Airlines currently operates a fleet of 20 […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 16th November 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Reserve Bank of Malawi Grants Flutterwave License To Process International Transactions Flutterwave Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced today that it has obtained official authorization to facilitate international remittances in Malawi. The International Money Transfer Operator (IMTO) license was granted on Thursday, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Seasonal rainfall & temperature outlook (November 2023 – March 2024)!
(Posted 16th November 2023) The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has released the Seasonal Climate Watch for the period November 2023 to March 2024. According to the seasonal outlook, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is still in an El Niño state and according to the latest predictions is expected to… READ MORE
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 16th November 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
New #Seychelles Book “Alain & Ginette St.Ange, Family Ties” traces ancestry as rarely seen before
(Posted 15th November 2023) The book “Alain & Ginette St.Ange, Family Ties” has gone to press and is set to be released in Seychelles in the coming couple of weeks. The book written by Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Tourism & Culture Minister before becoming the island’s minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports […]
Air Mauritius signs MoU with Rolls Royce
(Posted 15th November 2023) Rolls-Royce has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a TotalCare maintenance agreement with Air Mauritius for six Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 engines that power three of their A350-900 aircraft. The agreement provides the airline with predictability as well as a known cost for the services […]
United’s Tech Innovations Help Travelers Save Time During Record-Setting Thanksgiving Travel Season
(Posted 15th November 2023) United operates trans-Atlantic services from Accra, Lagos, Johannesburg and Cape Town to its US hubs at Newark / New York and Washington D.C. United is gearing up for a record-setting Thanksgiving travel season, with more than 5.9 million people expected to fly the airline between Nov. 17-29. Knowing […]
European Air Fares Rising Slower than Inflation
(Posted 15th November 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that travelers in Europe are benefiting from air fares that are undercutting inflation, as the market continues its post-COVID recovery. Latest traffic figures show that European carriers sit just 3.6% down on the 2019 peak. Europeans are traveling despite the inflationary […]
#Uganda – More Adventure Tourism webinars coming up
(Posted 15th November 2023) The third Adventure Tourism Uganda webinar will take place this Friday, November 17th from 10am to 12 noon EAT. The topics will be Cultural Tourism – Sustainable Tourism – The Role of a Guide, a collaboration with social entrepreneur Theo Vos and tour guide Nankunda Adrine. To access this webinar on […]
CALLS FOR ENROLMENT FOR CORNELL UNIVERSITY’S EXECUTIVE WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP AND WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME
(Posted 15th November 2023) In partnership with Africa Tourism Partners (ATP), Cornell University (USA), has made available an exclusive offer and invitation to Women in executive leadership and women in leadership to enrol for Cornell University’s two and a half-month online Executive Women and Women in Leadership certificate programmes. Click here to download the enrolment […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 15th November 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
