#NairobiMarathon prompts road closures
(Posted 01st July 2023) Courtesy of Air Kenya Attention all travellers! In preparation for the second edition of the Nairobi City Marathon, several roads will be temporarily closed to ensure the safety and smooth running of the event. The closures will take place from 1st July Saturday, 10 PM, to 2nd July Sunday, […]
#GorillaHighlands – the season starts today …
(Posted 01st July 2023) We are about to enter the high tourism season, with scores of visitors on the way to mountain gorillas and us! But that doesn’t mean our other activities have stopped: on 9 July (it’s Sunday 2-6pm in the local time zone) you can be part of the Pitch […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Three international airlines are set to increase flights!
(Posted 01st July 2023) Three international airlines, namely Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong), TAAG Angola Airways (Angola) and Ethiopian Airways (Ethiopia) are planning to increase operations to South Africa. According to South African Government Gazette Vol. 696, No. 48831 (19 June 2023), the Department of Transport has granted applications by the airlines to boost the number of weekly flights to and from OR […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways (SAA) resumes intercontinental operations!
(Posted 30th June 2023) South Africa’s national flag carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced the airline’s first intercontinental route, since the airline successfully emerged from an intensive Business Rescue process and Covid-19 lockdown. The airline is set to introduce flights to… READ MORE
The #VanillaIslands – Towards a revival of tourism: Trade shows, partnerships, and sustainable initiatives
(Posted 30th June 2023) After several years of closure imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Tourism Fair of Madagascar (ITM) was finally relaunched in Antananarivo. From June 14th to 18th, tourism professionals from the islands of the Indian Ocean gathered to showcase their products and services. The revival of tourism was at […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Malaria drug shortage!
(Posted 30th June 2023) According to a joint press release by the South African Society of Travel Medicine (SASTM), the South African Paediatric Association (SAPA), the Southern African Society of Paediatric Infectious Diseases (SASPID) and the South African Malaria Elimination Committee (SAMEC), South Africa is currently facing a shortage of malaria prophylaxis […]
World Travel Awards turns 30
(Posted 30th June 2023) WTA celebrates 30th anniversary 2023 is an auspicious year for World Travel Awards (WTA) as we mark 30 years of rewarding travel excellence. Since launching in 1993, we have hosted more than 130 VIP receptions everywhere from Dubai and New York to Jamaica and Doha, with the WTA Winner Shield […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 30th June 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
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest new
(Posted 30th June 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Pfizer’s Ngenla finally secures FDA approval following a rocky road to market Pharmaceutical Technology The FDA issued a complete response letter for Ngenla last year, despite approval being granted in other markets.Pfizer has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Temporary closure of District Road 212 (Aussenkehr Rosh Pinah)!
(Posted 30th June 2023) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia’s road sector, has informed the public that the Rosh Pinah – Aussenkehr road (DR 212) has been temporarily closed due… READ MORE
RIKF 2023 – Save the Dates for the Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival!
(Posted 29th June 2023) We are thrilled to announce the official program for the highly anticipated Rodrigues International Kitesurf Festival, scheduled to take place from 26th to 30th July at the stunning Anse Mourouk. It is an event that promises to captivate kitesurfing enthusiasts from around the world, attract esteemed journalists, enthrall locals, […]
Africa Tourism Leadership Awards Nominations are still open
(Posted 29th June 2023) NOMINATIONS FOR THE AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP AWARDS ARE STILL OPEN The Africa Tourism Leadership Awards seek to recognise game-changing individuals and/or groups’ initiatives being pursued across the sector, such as those leading to progressive policy-making and business practises, thought leadership, innovation, sustainable investments, and public-private-community partnerships, to name […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 29th June 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
Join the best tourism industry events as Buyer or Co-Exhibitor
(Posted 29th June 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, I hope you are well!Wanted to present you the latest possibilities for joining the most important industry events as hosted buyer or co-exhibitor on our booth! PLEASE check below all the list of upcoming events: ibtm AMERICAS, Mexico CO-EXHIBIT – 3.400 € Date: 13. – 14. September […]
Winners of the #IATA and #AWS Diversity & Inclusion Datathon Announced
(Posted 29th June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced that SMBC Aviation Capital is the winner of the first IATA and AWS Diversity & Inclusion Datathon. The Winner: The SMBC Aviation Capital solution demonstrated a positive correlation between gender balance on airline senior management teams and […]
#Seychelles Independence Day Anniversary
(Posted 29th June 2023) By Alain St. Ange On the 29th June 1976 Seychelles became the Republic of Seychelles with Sir James Mancham as its founding President. “Today as Seychelles marks its Independence Day, islanders can reflect on where Seychelles has reached from its days as a British Colony” said Alain […]
Air Travel on increase in northern hemisphere summer despite delays and congestion
(Posted 28th June 2023) With the northern hemisphere summer rush around the corner, travel concerns around delayed flights, surging airfares, and congestion in the airport are not putting travelers off air travel. Preliminary findings from the 2023 SITA Passenger IT Insights released today revealed that 32% of passengers cited anxiety around […]
#Airlink to lease three #EmbraerE195-E1 aircraft from #AerCap
(Posted 28th June 2023) AerCap Holdings N.V. today announced lease placements with Airlink, the largest regional airline in Southern Africa, for three used Embraer E195-E1 aircraft. The first aircraft was delivered in March, while the second and third aircraft are scheduled for delivery in July 2023. “We are very pleased to welcome Airlink […]
Fly #BrusselsAirlines to Brussels to discover Belgium this summer
(Posted 28th June 2023) The airport taxis at your service Reach your destination without hassle by taking one of our airport taxis. Right outside the arrivals hall, you’ll find the official taxi queue. You can recognise the licensed taxis by the yellow Zaventem sign and their T-license plate. We recommend avoiding other taxis. More about out […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 28th June 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
OTM Mumbai 2024 – taking place from 08th to 10th of February
(Posted 28th June 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, Der Travel Industry Colleagues, Greetings from OTM Mumbai, the leading travel trade show in India and Asia. India’s booming outbound travel sector presents unparalleled opportunities, with 10 million more Indians travelling overseas in 2022 compared to the previous year. An additional 10 million Indian tourists […]
Become a catalyst for Accelerated Economic Empowerment
(Posted 28th June 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Friends, We are excited to invite you to participate in the PYNE – NESG Africa Tourism Conference 2023, a game-changing event focused on “Tourism in Africa as a catalyst for Accelerated Economic Empowerment. Take advantage of this opportunity to gather with policymakers, industry […]
TravelComments.com – The South African Backpackers Meander – a new approach to promote backpacking in South Africa!
(Posted 27th June 2023) Twenty-six of South Africa’s finest backpackers hostels have joint forces to promote backpacking in the country. The South African Backpackers Meander community is characterized by its inclusivity and openness as well as its almost eccentric individuality of each member. Each establishment you will encounter along your journey through South Africa will be different, interesting […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 27th June 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/Zambia: The Katima Mulilo border post to operate on a 24-hour basis!
(Posted 26th June 2023) The Katima Mulilo border post between Namibia and Zambia will soon operate 24 hours a day. The Namibian Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Albert Kawana, announced on 23 June 2023, that the new operating hours will become effective on… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: Impact of floods caused by recent heavy rains!
(Posted 26th June 2023) South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the current situation in Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town following the recent heavy rains and floods in the region, which severely impacted most areas of the National Park. SANParks is still conducting assessments on the extent of the damage and regularly updating the alerts […]
#IATA Launches World Sustainability Symposium
(Posted 26th June 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Madrid, Spain on 03rd to 04th of October. With governments now aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonize aviation by 2050, this symposium will facilitate critical discussions, in seven key areas: The overall strategy […]
#Airlink to increase #Johannesburg – #Vilanculos flights
(Posted 26th June 2023) Airlink, Southern Africa’s most successful privately owned airline, will increase return flights between Johannesburg and Vilanculos, Mozambique, to 11 a week from 08th of January 2024. Airlink currently operates a daily service on the route. The decision to add another flight every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday is in response […]
Experience Africa kicks off today in #London
(Posted 26th June 2023) Today, we kick off ATTA’s most-anticipated travel event of the year, Experience Africa 2023. We look forward to seeing industry friends and colleagues reconnect at the Chelsea Football Club in London from 26th to 28th of June, with a staggering 5,800 + meetings already booked in the diary. […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 26th June 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
