IHG Hotels & Resorts Announces Apple AirPlay Integration to Enhance In-Room Experience
(Posted 06th June 2023) Global hospitality leader IHG Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the launch of AirPlay in hotel rooms in collaboration with Apple, giving guests the ability to seamlessly and securely share content from their iPhone or iPad to their guest room TV. AirPlay will begin to roll out in select […]
#AFRAA reiterates commitment to attain Aviation Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050.
(Posted 06th June 2023) In marking the world environment day, AFRAA reiterated their commitment to the aviation industry to attain Aviation Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050. Attaining Net Zero emissions by 2050 is an existential necessity. The African aviation industry is progressively contributing its part to global emission goals but rightly demands […]
#Emirates to Host 80th #IATA AGM in #Dubai
(Posted 06th June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Emirates will host the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 02nd to 04 th of June 2024. “We look forward to gathering the aviation industry in Dubai for the 80th […]
#RhinoCharge2023 raises 173 Million Kenya Shillings
(Posted 06th June 2023) Kenya’s President William Ruto presides over price giving ceremony and pledges to double donations. This year’s Rhino Charge held on Saturday (June 3, 2023) at the scenic Nkoteyia Community Conservancy in Samburu County, raised an impressive KES 173 million for conservation work. The 2023 Rhino Charge overall winner was Mark […]
#Zambia Tourism News updates by #KafuntaSafaris
(Posted 06th June 2023) HomeAvailability & Pricing Latest Contact Us Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear All! May has come and gone! What a month it has been! Hang on tight; here’s a summary of the past few weeks, packed with amazing photos. For me, things got serious on May 7th, when I flew from my […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 06th June 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#KaribuKiliFair2023 ends on a high note
(Posted 05th June 2023) By Charlotte Beauvoisin, Publisher of ‘Diary of a Muzungu’ At KiliFair’s opening event, one speaker reported that post-pandemic visitor numbers from UK, France and Australia are rising and that new markets, such as central and eastern Europe, are growing; Zanzibar is the number one sub-Saharan destination for […]
IATA Releases Strategic Roadmaps to Showcase Critical Steps Needed to Reach Net Zero by 2050
(Posted 05th June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled a series of roadmaps aimed at providing step-by-step detailing of critical actions and dependencies for aviation to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. These roadmaps address aircraft technology, energy infrastructure, operations, finance, and policy considerations leading to net zero. With the adoption of […]
It’s World Environment Day today
(Posted 05th June 2023) Lapalala Wilderness School (LWS) has a thirty-year legacy of excellence in the environmental education of the youth of South Africa, and naturally, the upcoming World Environment Day on 5th June 2023 is an important date on this school’s calendar. World Environment Day was established by the UN General Assembly […]
#EthiopianAirlines adds 5th weekly flight to Manchester
(Posted 05th June 2023) As of today, 05th of June 2023, will Ethiopian Airlines add a 5th weekly flight to Manchester in the UK. The flight, using a state of the art Airbus A350, will route via Geneva / Switzerland. Henock Woubishet, Ethiopian Airlines’ Area Manager UK & Ireland commented on the […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted o5th June 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Blocked Airline Funds Threaten Connectivity
(Posted 05th June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets. The industry’s blocked funds have increased by 47% to $2.27 billion in April 2023 from $1.55 billion in April 2022. “Airlines cannot continue to offer […]
#Malawi removes final #Covid19 restrictions for visitors
(Posted 04th June 2023) Malawi’s health authorities have now finally lifted all COVID19 requirements for incoming travelers, giving added relief to the country’s tourism industry. In late April did the country hold its international tourism fair ‘Takulandirani’ for the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic in early 2020, which has helped […]
#RhinoCharge2023 ready to crown the winner today
(Posted 04th June 2023) The 34th edition of the Rhino Charge has ended yesterday evening in the scenic landscape of Nkoteyia Community Conservancy in Samburu County. The event had been flagged off at 7:30am this morning by Mr. Jean Todt, the United Nations Special Envoy for Road Safety who is in Kenya on […]
AURIC AIR #Tanzania announces new flights
(Posted 03rd June 2023) Meet the Auric Air team at the ongoing #KaribuKiliFair2023 in #Arusha
#TravelcareUganda embraces the latest technology to benefit clients
(Posted 03rd June 2023) Declan Peppard, once upon a time British Airways country manager in Uganda and since his subsequent return to Kampala one of the country’s best known travel agents, has done it again. Ever searching for the introduction of new technologies to better manage bookings and meet clients’ expectations has […]
#BrusselsAirlines first ever brand new aircraft rolls out of the #Airbus paintshop
(Posted 03rd June 2023) It was a momentous occasion yesterday when Brussels Airlines’ first ever brand new aircraft, an Airbus A320Neo registered as OO-SBA rolled out of the paintshop and presented itself in the livery of the airline. In the past had Brussels Airlines brought pre-owned aircraft to their fleet, some of them […]
#RhinoCharge2023 goes underway today
(Posted 03rd June 2023) The final preparation for this year’s Rhino Charge is complete after the inspection of competing cars ended at dusk yesterday evening in the scenic landscape of Nkoteyia Community Conservancy in Samburu County. The competitor cars’ official inspection process known as ‘scrutineering’ was conducted from 8:30am to 5:00pm ahead of […]
#Aviation Leaders Assemble in Istanbul for #IATA’s 79th AGM
(Posted 02nd June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Istanbul, Türkiye, for the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit, with Pegasus Airlines as the host airline. The event (4-6 June) attracts the industry’s most senior leaders from […]
#KaribuKiliFair2023 Day 1 update by Charlotte Beauvoisin
(Posted 02nd June 2023) Mambo ??? Good morning from #Arusha and the foothills of Mt. Meru, the fourth highest mountain in Africa! This week I’m attending Karibu-KiliFair – June 2-4 2023 – in #Tanzania, East Africa’s biggest tourism fair. The Muzungu is thrilled to be back on the road! On Saturday I’ll […]
#VirungaNationalPark’s latest news updates
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#IHG Hotels & Resorts Introduces Effortless Wi-Fi Connection for Guests Worldwide
(Posted 02nd June 2023) Now gone live, the new Wi-Fi Auto Connect feature seamlessly connects loyalty members’ mobile devices upon entering hotels; available at more than 5,000+ IHG hotels worldwide Play IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), an industry leader hotel company with a global presence,has announced the launch of a new […]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: The Ski Hut in the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve burnt down!
(Posted 02nd June 2023) The Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve in the the Western Cape in South Africa has announced that its popular Ski Hut burned down during the last weekend. According to a statement on Facebook, the police is currently busy with a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire. The management of the Matroosberg Private Nature Reserve… READ MORE
Air Algérie orders five A330-900s and two A350-1000s
(Posted 02nd June 2023) Air Algérie, the national airline of Algeria, has signed a firm order for seven widebody aircraft to support its commercial development. This order will allow Air Algérie to take full advantage of the flexibility of the Airbus product range, strengthen its regional services and offer an ambitious plan for […]
Rhino Charge 2023 All set for scrutineering
(Posted 02nd June 2023) A total of 52 Rhino Charge cars are expected to undergo scrutineering (vehicle inspection to ensure compliance with rules of the event) today in the morning till dusk ahead of the competition scheduled for Saturday at Nkoteyia Community Conservancy in Samburu County. Since morning today, competing cars are being […]
#AeroLink #Uganda High Season Updates
(Posted 02nd June 2023) As we embark on the new month, AeroLink would like to give you news updates for the upcoming months. It has been an incredible journey so far, and we would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and trust in our services. […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 02nd June 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#QatarAirways to Resume Daily Tokyo Haneda-Doha Services Starting Today
(Posted 01st June 2023) Qatar Airways will be resuming a scheduled non-stop service between Tokyo International Airport (“Haneda”) and Hamad International Airport, commencing today, 01st of June 2023. Qatar Airways will operate its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, equipped with 36 award-winning Qsuite Business Class seats and 247 Economy Class seats. In addition […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Geelbek Restaurant in West Coast National Park changes opening times in June & July 2023!
(Posted 01st June 2023) South African National Park (SANParks) has announced that the Geelbek Restaurant in the West Coast National Park in the Western Cape in South Africa will only be open on weekends and then closed on weekdays in June 2023 and July 2023. The restaurant will be open again… READ MORE
Travel Demand Continues Strong in April
(Posted 01st June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April. Total traffic in April 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 45.8% compared to April 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 90.5% of pre-Covid levels. At 81.3%, industry load factor was only 1.8 percentage […]
