#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 07th February 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

Passenger Demand Recovery Continued on Track in December 2022 and for the Full Year,

  (Posted 07th February 2023)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2022 and for the full year. Total traffic in 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 64.4% compared to 2021. Globally, full year 2022 traffic was at 68.5% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels. […]

TravelComments.com – South Africa: Three destinations in the Western Cape are among the “Leading Places: The 100 Most Loved Destinations in the World”!

  (Posted 06th February 2023)     According to the findings of the global Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI), a travel data intelligence solution created by the destination marketing agency Destination Think, three destinations in South Africa’s Western Cape are among the “Leading Places: The 100 Most Loved Destinations in the World” in 2022, with… READ MORE

#IATA data confirm: Air Cargo Closes 2022 Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

  (Posted 06th February 2023)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that 2022 full-year demand for air cargo took a significant step back from 2021 levels but was close to 2019 performance. Global full-year demand in 2022, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was down 8.0% compared […]

#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa

  (Posted 06th February 2023)   In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update – at least for the time being – now be filed only twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the daily […]

Travelcare Holidays Uganda takes aim at international travelers

    (Posted 06th February 2023)     Travelcare, one of Uganda’s leading travel agencies, has just released a new website focusing on the unique attractions the country has to offer for visitors from abroad – and local travelers alike. Declan Peppard, the CEO of Travelcare, describes the 24 page ‘Discover Uganda’ site as: ‘In […]

#Jumeirah Group expands presence in #Europe with key acquisition in #Geneva

  (Posted 06th February 2023)   Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, today announced the acquisition of its first property in Switzerland as it continues its growth trajectory and international expansion. The flagship property – Le Richemond – was founded in 1875 and is located on the banks of […]

Mossel Bay Municipality: Whale carcass washes ashore at Hersham Beach!

  (Posted 06th February 2023)   The Mossel Bay Municipality has informed the public to refrain from walking on Hersham Beach between Great Brak River and Hersham whilst the Municipality’s environmental team is busy removing a whale carcass. The whale washed ashore this morning (06 February 2023) around 06:00. Hersham Beach is closed since… READ MORE

#AFRAA – EgyptAir Holding Company Chairman Dialogues with AFRAA Secretary General

  (Posted 06th February 2023)     The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, met EgyptAir Holding Company Chairman – Eng. Yehia Zakaria on 5th February at EgytAir Headquarters in Cairo – Egypt for the year’s first edition of the “AFRAA Member Airline CEOs Leadership Dialogues”. The CEO Dialogues initiative, which hosted a total […]

#AviaDevAfrica2023 – Energise the industry and Elevate the future of African aviation

  (Posted 06th February 2023)   Engage in discussion, Energise the industry and Elevate the future of African aviation at AviaDev 2023 AviaDevAfrica is  thrilled to share this years theme for AviaDev “Engage, Energise, Elevate.”   AviaDev is the premier platform dedicated to growing connectivity to, from, and within the African continent.   You will have […]

#EthiopianAirlines Inaugurates a second Aviation Academy Campus in Hawassa

  (Posted 06th February 2023)   Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, has inaugurated a new aviation training center in the city of Hawassa. The new aviation training center in Hawassa will serve as the second campus for Ethiopian Aviation Academy and will currently be providing pilot trainee programs. The facility accommodates […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 06th February 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

#Zanzibar Commission for Tourism set for exhibition next week

  (Posted 04th February 2023)   The Zanzibar Tourism Investment & Travel Exhibition will be held from 9th to 11th February at the Peace Memorial Museum in Zanzibar with a Theme of GREENER ZANZIBAR, Promoting Sustainable & Eco Tourism   Get in touch with us NOW via +255676303880 . The Zanzibar Commission for Tourism are hosting the […]

#Zambia – The History of Luangwa Valley

  (Posted 04th February 2023)   By Gill Staden   Gill Staden, in the past a regular contributor to ATCNews, has now published another book about Zambia, focusing on the Luangwa Valley. For anyone interested to visit Zambia but also for tour and safari operators and guides, this is a very valuable addition to their […]

#IATA – Fly Net Zero Update

  (Posted 04th February 2023)     SAF As we turned to 2023, in Europe, the NATO pipeline supplying Brussels Airport with kerosene was opened on 1 January for the transport of SAF. Brussels Airlines transported the very first batch of sustainable aviation fuel transported via this route on the same day at Brussels Airport. Teesside International Airport has […]

#BloodIvory – Half a ton discovered in Vietnamese harbour raid

  (Posted 04th February 2023)   By China.org.cn Vietnamese authorities have seized nearly half a ton of ivory smuggled by sea, local media reported on Friday. The customs and coast guard authorities of the northern city of Hai Phong found a container carrying a total of 117 pieces of ivory tusks, weighing 490 kilograms, mixed […]

#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa

  (Posted 03rd February 2023)   In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update – at least for the time being – now be filed only twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the daily […]

TravelComments.com – South Africa: Africa’s southernmost freshwater lake to expand Agulhas National Park!

  (Posted 03rd February 2023)   To commemorate World Wetlands Day 2023, South African National Parks (SANParks) announced the expansion of the Agulhas National Park with the inclusion of Soetendalsvlei, Africa’s southernmost freshwater lake. Through a generous donation, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) took ownership of the Vissersdrift property for incorporation into the Agulhas National Park in 2022. This move has secured 90% of the Soetendalsvlei wetland […]

Alain St. Ange captures his audience aboard ‘The World’

  (Posted 03rd February 2023)     Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine delivered his address to the passengers of the Cruiseship THE WORLD in the ship’s main auditorium, xxcc. The address was simultaneously also beamed to the residences on board and was filmed for viewing by passengers […]

#MalawiTourism announces that the 4th edition of ‘Takulandurani’ will be held in 2023

  (Posted 03rd February 2023)   Malawi’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife has confirmed that the 4th edition of the country’s international tourism trade expo, known as Takulandurani‘ will be held this year. During the past years did the trade show fall victim to the global COVID19 pandemic, as did many similar national tourism trade […]

A Safari Like No Other – Welcome to Classic Zambia in 2023

  (Posted 03rd February 2023)   Are you looking for a safari experience that truly immerses you in the heart of Africa? Look no further than Classic Zambia Safaris.   We understand that for many of our guests, the greatest luxury of all is the experience. That’s why we’ve created a portfolio of welcoming camps […]

#ElewanaCollection’s Special ‘Limited Time’ Offers for 2023

  (Posted 03rd February 2023)   Applicable to new bookings only Offer valid for bush properties only All confirmed bookings are non-refundable and full cancellation fees will apply Not combinable with any other special offer Circuit discount does not apply Applicable to non-resident bookings only Subject to availability Terms and conditions apply   Offer valid […]

#Boeing’s last #B747 takes to the skies

  (Posted 03rd February 2023)   After more than 50 years of production, the final 747, a 747-8 freighter, took its final bows and departed Boeing with great fanfare earlier this week. Check out highlights from the final celebration event and the flyaway below.   Watch the final 747 depart Boeing       Watch […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 03rd February 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

#Ethiopian increases #Accra flights from daily to 11 a week

  (Posted 03rd February 2023)   Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful aviation group, has announced an increase in flights from Addis Ababa to Accra / Ghana. The additional four flights will become effective on the 26th of March this year and all 11 services will operate nonstop between the two capitals. The four […]

TravelComments.com – Namibia: Section of DR3660 in the Oshana region closed due to flooding!

  (Posted 02nd February 2023)   Namibia’s Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country’s road sector, has informed the public that a section of the District Road 3660 (DR3660) in the Oshana region, from Shipepe to Oontanadhambinga, is currently closed due to flooding. The DR3660 branches off to Main Road 92 between Ongwediva and Ondangwa and is approximately 1.6 kilometres from […]

Inspire, Invest and make an Impact at the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum 2023

  (Posted 02nd January 2023)     Inspire the next generation of leaders Invest in the growth of Africa Impact the region’s hospitality landscape   We are thrilled to share this years theme for AHIF “Inspire, Invest, Impact.”   The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum is the leading hospitality investment conference that connects business leaders from the international and local markets, […]