Achola Rosario enjoys the Baobab Festival in Kilifi – in her own words ‘WILDLY’ and surely to the fullest
By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 10th January 2023) After a Christmas spent making nice with family, a task in itself, a drive cross country to Kilifi on the coast of Kenya to participate in 3 days of hedonistic revelry comprised of alternative electronic music with an East African flavour […]
#IATA Confirms Passenger Recovery Continues in November
(Posted 10th January 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022. Total traffic in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 41.3% compared to November 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 75.3% of November 2019 levels. ?????? International traffic rose 85.2% versus November […]
#AfricaTravelWeek2023 now open for registrations
Register for WTM Africa now! Registration is open for WTM Africa 2023 from 03 to 05 April at the CTICC Entry is free and includes access to Africa Travel Week’s bolt-on events running concurrently The three-day programme includes content workshops, networking opportunities, and evening functions (Posted 10th January 2023) Africa Travel Week […]
#Seychelles now connected to the rest of the world with a second fibre optic cable
(Posted 10th January 2023) A second fibre optic underwater cable now connects the Seychelles with both East Africa and Pakistan, through the PEACE system, short for Pakistan, East Africa connecting Europe. The cable then further connects Singapore, another key economic hub in the Far East. The cable was formally commissioned by President Ramkawalan […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 10th January 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
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 09th January 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update – at least for the time being – be filed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the work daily updates resume. This update is sponsored by […]
Cape Town: Beach section and tidal pools between Dalebrook and Kalk Bay temporarily closed!
(Posted 09th January 2023) #travel #tourism #CapeTown #KalkBay #WesternCape #SouthAfrica The City of Cape Town has announced that he beach section between the tidal pools in Kalk Bay and Dalebrook, including the tidal pools, have been temporarily closed until further notice. The temporary closure is due to a sewer overflow, and the cause is being investigated. The City of Cape Town’s City Health is taking water […]
#IATA data suggest softening of Air Cargo demand in November 2022
(Posted 09th January 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand softened as economic headwinds persist. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 13.7% compared to November 2021 (-14.2% for international operations). Capacity (measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers, ACTK) was […]
#Tanzania’s Coastal Aviation set for fleet expansion in 2023
(Posted 09th January 2023) Coastal Aviation of Tanzania has, in their first newsletter of the year 2023, made some interesting announcements. ATCNews is happy to share with you the content: The year ahead is a very exciting one, and it will be even more so, sharing it with you, ATCNews readers, our […]
TravelComments.com – Air Algérie to launch flights between Algeria South Africa!
(Posted 09th January 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
#Seychelles’ tourism recovery ‘impressive’
(Posted 09th January 2023) The Seychelles’ tourism industry recorded an impressive recovery for the year 2022, which according to official data now seen received 334.52 visitors. This, according to the same data source, constitutes an increase of over 80 percent compared to the year 2021, when arrivals stood at 177.504. The top market […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 09th January 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
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 06th January 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update – at least for the time being – be filed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the work daily updates resume. This update is […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: NSRI releases a full moon spring tide alert!
(Posted 06th January 2023) South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), a voluntary non-profit organization tasked with saving lives through drowning prevention in South Africa, has released a safety advisory for “higher-than-normal high tides and lower-than-normal low tides” caused by today’s (06 January 2023) peak of the full moon spring tide. Caution is advised for […]
Uganda CAA advises passengers to be at the airport 3 hours before departure
(Posted 06th January 2023) In a widely publicized public notice has the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, which also manages the Entebbe International Airport, directed passengers to be at the airport at least 3 hours prior to departure of their flight. This appears to have been prompted by delays of passengers getting into the terminal […]
#BreakingNews as Alain St. Ange discusses his new book with ATCNews
(Posted 06th January 2023) Alain St Ange, the former Seychelles Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine, has announced the upcoming launch of his new autobiography, “Alain St. Ange, My Journey”. I caught up with Alain to understand a little more about his new venture. I’ve personally been at a […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 06th January 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
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Section of Gordon’s Bay Beach temporarily closed to the public!
(Posted 05th January 2023) The City of Cape Town has announced that the section of Gordon’s Bay Beach between the walkway and area in front of Spur has been temporarily closed from yesterday (04 January 2023) until further notice. This is again a precautionary measure. The temporary closure is due to… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 05th January 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
TravelComments.com – eSwatini: Countrywide fuel shortage!
(Posted 04th January 2023) The Kingdom of eSwatini is currently facing a shortage of unleaded 95 petrol. According to the country’s Ministy of Natural Resources and Energy, the disruption in the availabillity is mainly due to fuel supply logistic problems at loading terminals and the high demand of unleaded 95 petrol in eSwatini during the festive season. The Ministry… READ MORE […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news update
(Posted 04th January 2023) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Sun Africa to Develop 5 GW of Solar Power in Nigeria Energy Capital Power Leading utility-scale solar and off-grid provider Sun Africa has inked a $10-billion agreement with the Federal Government of Nigeria to generate clean and reliable electricity through solar power and […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 04th January 2023) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update – at least for the time being – be filed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the work daily updates resume. This update is sponsored by […]
‘The Silver Fulu’ is now available for charters to Bulago Island and other Lake Victoria locations
(Posted 04th January 2023) FOR CHARTER WITH FULL CREW FOR @ $650/2,400,000 Private cruise to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary @ 2.8m SUNDECK & DANCE FLOOR 3 HR SUNSET CRUISE AROUND MURCHISON BAY 16 PAX = 150k per person 25 PAX = 100k per person Max capacity 40 pax Enquiries and bookings […]
#IATA blasts governments over renewed anti Covid19 measures
(Posted 04th January 2023) IATA Statement on Imposition of Travel Restrictions for Travelers from China “Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 04th January 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
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Main bathing area section at Fish Hoek Beach is temporarily closed to the public!
(Posted 03rd January 2023) The City of Cape Town has announced (02 January 2023) that the main bathing area section at Fish Hoek Beach between the lifeguard station and Jager Walk is temporarily closed to the public until further notice. This is a precautionary measure. The temporary closure is due to a… READ MORE
#CNNTravel names Uganda as one of the top destinations for 2023
(Posted 03rd January 2023) In a listing released on New Year’s Day did CNN Travel name Uganda as one of the best tourism destinations in the world. This puts the country, named by Winston Churchill as ‘The Pearl of Africa‘ back into the top tier of global long haul travel destinations, a position […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Two coastal areas temporarily closed to the public due to sewage spills!
(Posted 03rd January 2023) The City of Cape Town yesterday announced the partial closure of two coastal areas to the public as a precautionary measure until further notice. The temporary closures are due to sewage spills in the respective areas – the causes of which are currently under investigation. The affected coastal areas are… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 03rd January 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
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 02nd January 2023) This is the first edition of the updates from and for Africa after the holidays – ATCNews wishes readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year! In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update – at least for the time being – be filed […]
