Jane Goodall set to give a public lecture today in #Kampala
(Posted 22nd August 2023) By Charlotte Beauvoisin, Publisher of The Diary of a Muzungu TODAY It’s a huge honour to WELCOME BACK TO UGANDA the one and only Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute Uganda and UN Messenger of Peace. Today Tuesday 22 August, Goodall will be the Key […]
Generative AI for the Travel and Air Transport industry
(Posted 22nd August 2023) Courtesy of and by Gustavo Pina, Director of SITA Lab Gus Pina is the Director of SITA Lab, the company’s strategic research and development arm. Created in 2008, SITA Lab explores new technology. It drives innovations for the air transport community, working independently and in partnership with others […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 22nd August 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 – #Namibia to upgrade gravel roads in #Etosha National Park!
(Posted 22nd August 2023) The Executive Director of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Teofilus Nghitila, announced at the launch of the annual tourism statistical report for 2022 that the Government of Namibia took a decision to tar some gravel roads at hotspot tourist attractions in Etosha National Park covering… READ MORE
TravelCare Uganda launches new App
(Posted 21st August 2023) Declan Peppard, CEO of TravelCare Uganda, has confirmed that their new App has now gone online and is fully operational. This keeps TravelCare Uganda on top of the pack, giving their customers access to all their services at the tip of their fingers, from their sofa or armchair at […]
Qatar Airways Increases New York Frequency to Three Flights per Day
(Posted 21st August 2023) Effective 30th of October 2023, Qatar Airways will increase frequency to New York (JFK) from two to three daily flights. Offering new connections between New York and more than 80 destinations in the Middle-East, Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia, the new flights will conveniently arrive early morning and […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 21st August 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 – North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB) has announced the dates for the “Park Mahala Week 2023”!
(Posted 20th August 2023) The North West Parks and Tourism Board, mandated to, among other things, manage the 14 protected areas (known as nature/game reserves) in South Africa’s North West Province, has released the dates of the Park Mahala Week 2023. From… READ MORE
#Airlink deals with fallout of #Windhoek International Airport ground handling crisis
(Posted 19th August 2023) Airlink apologises to customers for the delays and inconvenience experienced arriving at and departing from Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport today. We are alert to the situation at the airport where all operations are being affected. They follow the eviction of ground handling company, Menzies, and its overnight replacement by […]
#US sanctions alleged wildlife violators from the DR Congo
(Posted 18th August 2023) By Moise M. Bahati, The New Times, via Elephant News The United States government on August 16, announced sanctions on three conservation officials from DR Congo due to their “involvement in significant corruption,” including the trafficking of gorillas and chimpanzees. Official Statement by the US Government: The United States is […]
6th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards
(Posted 17th August 2023) Botswana is geared host the inaugural AfCFTA Forum on Tourism, Creatives, and Cultural Industries. The launch will take place during the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards scheduled for 04 to 06 October 2023 at the Gaborone International Conference Centre. The emergence of creative tourism reflects the growing […]
African Parks News – August 2023
(Posted 18th August 2023) Welcome to our redesigned monthly newsletter! You can look forward to stories selected for you as a member of our community. By keeping you up to date, we encourage you to become part of our journey as we share our efforts, and those of our partners, in safeguarding the future […]
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(Posted 18th August 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 – Lufthansa signs codeshare agreements with South African Airways and Airlink!
(Posted 17th August 2023) Germany’s flag carrier airline, #Lufthansa, and South Africa’s national airline, South African Airways (SAA), have re-established their codeshare agreement with immediate effect. The restored agreement applies to Lufthansa’s Frankfurt <> Johannesburg service and enables… READ MORE
#EntebbeInternationalAirport – Temporary Runway Closure
(Posted 17th August 2023) Courtesy of Aerolink Uganda A notice has been issued by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority about runway closure effective Monday 14th August to Wednesday 23rd August 2023 daily between 0900am to 1100am local time and 0500pm to 0700pm local time for maintenance. This has therefore affected departures […]
King TACKIE TEIKO TSURU II meets Alain St.Ange in Accra
(Posted 17th August 2023) The King of Accra in Ghana received this week a courtesy call by the Seychelles Tourism Consultant Alain St.Ange & Emmanuel Treku of Expo Ghana at his private residence in Accra. “It was an opportunity to firstly express our sympathy on the passing of Naa DEIDE OMAEDURO III, Late […]
#Ethiopian set for double daily flights to #Mombasa
(Posted 17th August 2023) Starting 15th of September will Ethiopian Airlines launch a second daily flight between Addis Ababa and Mombasa, following a prolonged struggle with Kenyan aviation authorities to grant the added landing rights. It is understood that Ethiopian would also be interested to fly at least once a day between […]
#Zimbabwe announces dates for Sanganai Hlanganani World Tourism Expo 2023
(Posted 17th August 2023) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has announced the dates for the 2023 edition of their annual World Tourism Expo, Sanganai Hlanganani. The Tourism Trade Show will take place from 12th to the 14th of October and will once again be hosted by the city of Bulawayo. More details are […]
#GrumetiAir of #Tanzania introduces their first #KingAir350
(Posted 17th August 2023) Grumeti Air has announced the arrival and put into service of their first KingAir 350. Their first commercial chartered flight was flown on Tuesday last week from Mwanza to Sasakwa and they are now ready to welcome more and more premium guests, eager to experience speed, comfort and style […]
TravelComments.com – LAM-Mozambique Airlines resumed flights between two popular tourist destinations in Mozambique and Johannesburg!
(Posted 17th August 2023) The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM – Mozambique Airlines, has resumed flights between Johannesburg and two popular tourist destinations in Mozambique. The airline now operates three weekly direct flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between… READ MORE
IATA Customer and Stakeholder Survey
(Posted 17th August 2023) Dear Industry Colleagues, Your opinion is very important to us. Please take 15 minutes to complete our industry survey. It will help IATA serve you better. All your responses will be confidential*. And you can choose to take the survey in English, Arabic, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, or Spanish. Incentives for […]
AfCFTA PARTNERS WITH AFRICA TOURISM PARTNERS TO LAUNCH THE FORUM ON TOURISM, CREATIVES AND CULTURAL INDUSTRIES
(Posted 17th August 2023) Botswana is geared host the inaugural AfCFTA Forum on Tourism, Creatives, and Cultural Industries. The launch will take place during the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards scheduled for 04 to 06 October 2023 at the Gaborone International Conference Centre. The emergence of creative tourism reflects the growing integration […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 17th August 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Pfizer therapy for hard-to-treat blood cancer granted FDA accelerated approval WIO News The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval to Pfizer’s therapy for the treatment of a challenging form of blood cancer, the company announced on Monday… Read More>> Ethiopian […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 17th August 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
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 16th August 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 – Air Algérie to launch flights between Algeria South Africa!
(Posted 16th August 2023) The flag carrier of Algeria, Air Algérie, is set to launch direct flights to South Africa. The airline has announced that it will be operating flights between Houari Boumediene International Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria, and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Effective… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – #eSwatini: The dates of the #UmhlangaReedDance2023 have been announced!
(Posted 15th August 2023) eSwatini Tourism has confirmed the dates of the 2023 Umhlanga Reed Dance. The biggest cultural event in eSwatini is set to start on… READ MORE
#UgandaAirlines launches brand new app
(Posted 15th August 2023) Book and manage your flight bookings with Uganda Airlines from the convenience of your armchair at home or your office chair – or in fact from anywhere. The brand new app is now available on #Appstore and #GooglePlayStore Uganda Airlines is also putting final touches on […]
Fastjet changes terminals in Johannesburg
(Posted 15th August 2023) Passenger of #Fastjet, flying from #Johannesburg to their destinations in #Zimbabwe, please take notice!
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