How 400km solar-powered fence reduces human-wildlife conflict
(Posted 31st October 2023) Courtesy of Elephant News / Stenews and Joseph Kipsang, The Standard In the picturesque village of Riru, nestled in the Kieni West region, the sun reaches its zenith as 58-year-old farmer Chrispus Karue continues his daily toil in the lush maize fields. The embrace of the formidable Aberdare […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 31st 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
Take notice: Wilson Airport closure tomorrow, 31st of October
(Posted 30th October 2023) ATCNews confirms that a Notam has been issued by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority that Wilson Airport will be closed from 1130hrs to 1330hrs East African Time on Tuesday 31st October 2023. Passengers on flights leaving and arriving, as per schedule, during these hours tomorrow, are urgently advised to contact […]
Preserve #Virunga With Your Photo
(Posted 30th October 2023)
Declare your Money and Valuables when passing through Addis Ababa to prevent problems
(Posted 30th October 2023) In an exclusive interview with Nigerian journalists in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian Airlines’ Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, emphasized the importance of transparent declaration for passengers transiting through the Bole International Airport. The CEO debunked some reports alleging ill treatment of Nigerian passengers and shed light on […]
#Fastjet launches additional flights between #Johannesburg and #Bulawayo
(Posted 30th October 2023) Fastjet Zimbabwe, has today, Monday the 30th of October 2023, introduced additional flight frequencies from Bulawayo JM Nkomo International Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport in support of business and leisure travel. The new weekday flights increase the daily service to 12 weekly flights from Bulawayo to […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues with Eng. Liz Aluvanze, CEO – Kenya Association of Air Operators
(Posted 30th October 2023) Compliments from AFRAA! Eng. Liz Aluvanze, CEO – Kenya Association of Air Operators takes centre stage at the November edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session scheduled for Wednesday, 01st November at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue session with Eng. Aluvanze as […]
First Integrated Shopping to Travel Journey Using Digital Identity Demonstrated by IATA and Partners
(Posted 30th October 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) with industry partners successfully tested the first fully integrated digital identity travel experience, from shopping for flights to arrival, on a journey from London Heathrow (LHR) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) with British Airways. “Our vision for future travel is fully digital and secured […]
#Uganda – Run the Rift Marathon
(Posted 30th October 2023) The Rift Marathon in Uganda is happening soon! Date: Saturday 11th November. Set in spectacular scenery – run to fundraise for children with disabilities. All races start and finish from Kyaninga Lodge, with afternoon prizegiving and garden games in the events hall. Registration is open now for the following […]
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(Posted 30th 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
It is back to the Agikuyu cultural roots at River Gura
(Posted 29th October 2023) Courtesy of Jayne Rose Gacheri and with permission from Lucy Waruhi During the marking of this year’s World Tourism Day, I found myself in Nyeri. Nyeri tourism stakeholders were marking the day by celebrating River Gura, and part of the activities were cultural performances and traditional activities. […]
#Tourism remains #Uganda’s top service bet
(Posted 29th October 2023) Courtesy of Emmanuel Okware, Uganda On Tuesday evening, 17th Oct 2023, Uganda and the global tourism fraternity were shocked and concerned by an armed attack on a foreign couple on their honeymoon (David Barlow and Celia Barlow) plus their Ugandan guide/driver killed in Queen Elizabeth National […]
#IATATraining – the latest course and programme updates
(Posted 28th October 2023) This Quarter’s Industry Updates Two New Partner Schools Meet our high-quality training partners in Qatar and India Working Tools for Your Career Course schedules, learning updates & industry events Webinars Worth Your Time Watch our experts discuss training and aviation best practice Recommended Reading Go deeper with industry […]
Safari Tourism at a Crossroads?
(Posted 28th October 2023) Courtesy of Serengeti Watch Dear Serengeti Supporter The emergence of AI has reminded us, the complex systems we humans create can take on a life of their own. Travel is like that. As with AI, we need guardrails to align it with human values, including: benefits for host […]
Make your Halloween a magical experience – at #BrusselsAirport
(Posted 28th October 2023) Make your Halloween a magical experience On Tuesday 31st of October, celebrate Halloween with Coco Loco and its artists. Coco Loco is an extraordinary combination between a magical halloween, colorful carnival & vintage circus. Prepare yourself for a night filled with sensational acrobats & circus artist, headlining dj’s & acts, spectacular […]
#AHIF2024 – Help shape the agenda
(Posted 28th October 2023) What topics would you like to hear about at AHIF 2024 We are currently in the planning stages for the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024, and we want to ensure that AHIF 2024 addresses your specific interests and needs. Please share with us your preferences for speakers you’d like to hear […]
THE 6TH AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2024 LAUNCHED.
(Posted 28th October 2023) Africa Tourism Partners is thrilled to announce the launch of the 6th and 2024 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge. A call is therefore being made to all the young people in Africa up to the age of 35 years to enter the Challenge. The portal will be […]
#Zambia Tourism – #KafuntaSafaris News
(Posted 28th October 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers! October is almost over; I cannot believe it. And the end of October means (intense heat, yes, but that wasn’t what I had in mind) the end of our peak safari season and the closing of our two remote camps, Three Rivers and Island Bush Camps. […]
#Uganda adventure tourism seminars – the first one is now underway
(Posted 27th October 2023) Good morning to you all, Just a reminder that the first free Adventure Tourism webinar is today at 10 am. They promise to be very informative and should not be missed! https://bit.ly/adventurewebinar1 #Uganda – Webinars on the way to help promote tourism
#Nairobi Marathon will see some key roads closed for the race tomorrow
(Posted 27h October 2023) On Saturday, the 28th of October there will be a temporary road closure starting at 11.00pm due to the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon that will be held from 6.00am on 29th October. The affected areas will primarily be the Southern Bypass and Langata Road. This closure is essential […]
#Botswana to gift #Angola 8000 elephants
(Posted 27th October 2023) Courtesy of African Elephant / Stenews and Kedirebofe Pelontle, Botswana Daily News via AllAfrica Botswana will donate 8 000 elephants to Angola as part of efforts to reduce their numbers in the country. President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi revealed this during a handover of Elephant Express minibus project […]
Speed and Convenience Top Priority for Passengers
(Posted 27th October 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2023 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), showing that travelers continue to prioritize speed and convenience and are increasingly embracing biometrics and off-airport processes to deliver it. “Passengers have made it clear: they want to spend less time booking and […]
Frankfurt Airport becoming the first European airport to offer full-coverage facial recognition biometrics for passenger identification from check-in to flight boarding.
(Posted 27th October 2023) SITA and Fraport are enabling all airlines at Frankfurt Airport to jointly use face biometrics as identification from check-in to boarding the aircraft. Frankfurt is the first airport in Europe to offer biometric touchpoints to all airline passengers, enabling streamlined, frictionless passage throughout the airport. Using SITA’s Smart Path […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: Update on road closures and repairs following the adverse weather conditions in September 2023!
(Posted 27th October 2023) The Western Cape Government has released an update on road closures and repairs to road infrastructure in the Western Cape following the severe rainfall and subsequent flooding on the weekend of 22 – 25 September 2023. According to the Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, immediately after the adverse weather system, […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 27th 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
#Entebbe International Airport conducts full scale security exercise
(Posted 26th October 2023) Following a full scale security exercise earlier today at Entebbe International Airport has the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority issued a statement, as shown below. The exercise was communicated via a NOTAM, aka Notice to Airmen, to alert all incoming flights into Entebbe of the exercise on the ground, which […]
#EthiopianAirlines is waiting for Nigerian Government Decision on Nigerian Air
(Posted 26th October 2023) The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew has said that the East African carrier never had any plan to set up an airline in Nigeria but was invited by the federal government to partner with it to establish a national carrier, Nigeria Air. Tasew […]
Get the Latest White Paper “Make Lithium Batteries Safe to Ship”
(Posted 26th October 2023) Do you know why lithium batteries are dangerous? Are you aware of the evolving standards regarding their shipment? If you need an accessible yet comprehensive guide to lithium batteries that points you toward globally accepted best practices and a suite of support manuals and programs, then look no […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Nettleton stairs at Lion’s Head to close for maintenance!
(Posted 26th October 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Nettleton stairs at Lions Head in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) will be closed due to maintenance from… READ MORE
Tagline Survey for Kenya’s Cradle of Mankind Campaign
(Posted 26th October 2023) Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seeking your valuable input to chose a new tagline that embodies Kenya as the cradle of mankind. Your feedback will help us align our communications with the narrative of Kenya as the birthplace of humanity. The tagline with the most votes will be […]
