TravelComments.com – Botswana & Namibia sign Memorandum of Agreement for use of ID cards to cross borders!
(Posted 24th February 2023) The countries of Botswana and Namibia haved signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to permit the use of National Identity Cards for the two countries as travel documents to cross their borders. The signing of the MoA took place today (24 February 2023) at the Mamuno/Trans-Kalahari border post, which will be the first along the Botswana/Namibia border to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban: King Shaka International Airport drop-off area refurbishment to start in March 2023!
(Posted 24th February 2023) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has announced that King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban will be undertaking maintenance work on the canopy structure above the drop-off area (elevated roadway) from the 03 March 2023. The work, which is expected to be completed at the end of… READ MORE
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 24th 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 […]
#Ghana Tourism Gets International Technical Consultant from Seychelles
(Posted 24th February 2023) The Ghana Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) has engaged the services of an International Technical Consultant, Mr. Alain St.Ange to support its ongoing drive of positioning Tourism, Arts and Culture as the number one tourism destination in Africa. With this move the Ghana Ministry of Tourism, […]
#ElewanaCollection’s latest news
(Posted 24th February 2023) The Elewana Collection Newsletter FEBRUARY 2023 Hein Prinsloo, Group COO (Hospitality), will be at the ITB Berlin Trade Show next month from 7th – 9th March and would love to meet you and update you on all that is new from Elewana Get intouch with us here to schedule […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 24th 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
Tourism- Call for Applications: Small Grants for African Heritage Projects
(Posted 23rd February 2023) The grants are part of our Heritage Management Project – Africa (HerMaP-Africa) which is funded by the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities in Place program The Heritage Management Organization (HERIT?GE) is launching a new call for concept notes for small grants ($5000-$50000) for organizations, groups, and individuals working with heritage in Africa. […]
#AFRAA: Save the Date: 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, 7 – 9 May 2023 in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia
(Posted 23rd February 2023) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Ethiopian Airlines are pleased to inform all esteemed members, partners and air transport industry stakeholders that the 11th Aviation Stakeholders Convention will be held from 07th to 09th of May 2023 in Addis Ababa – Ethiopia. AFRAA is looking forward to welcoming you in […]
#IATA publishes Air Transport Chartbook – Q4 2022
(Posted 23rd February 2023) IATA is pleased to share the latest quarterly Air Transport Market Analysis. Key points: Industry-wide air passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPKs), continued its steady recovery in December 2022 and for the full year. Passenger traffic recovered from 41.7% of 2019 volumes in 2021 to 68.5% in 2022. […]
#Airlink set to launch own frequent flyer programme on 01st of March
(Posted 23rd February 2023) Airlink, the privately owned Southern African airline, is set to launch its ‘Skybucks‘ frequent flyer programme on 01st of March 2023, enabling its customers to earn rewards on its flights and redeem them against future travel and other Airlink purchases. “Since Airlink became a totally independent carrier in 2020, […]
#Tanzania gets new tourism minister
(Posted 23rd February 2023) Earlier this week did President Samia Suluhu Hassan appoint Mohammed Mchengerwa as Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism replacing Pindi Chana who swapped ministries with his colleague. Before his new appointment was Mchengerwa the Minister for Culture, Arts and Sports. Also new to the Ministry of Natural Resources and […]
African Tourism Investment Summit brings government, investors and tourism roleplayers together
(Posted 23rd February 2023) ? Spotlight on revitalising investment in sustainable tourism on the African continent ? A stimulating series of panel discussions, presentations and events give stakeholders an excellent opportunity to connect with one another, explore solutions and learn. Investment in sustainable tourism within the African continent will be […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Temporary Closure of District Road 212 (Aussenkehr Rosh Pinah)!
(Posted 23rd February 2023) The Namibian Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain Namibia’s road sector, has informed the public that the DR 212 between Aussenkehr and Rosh Pinah is currently closed until further notice. Some sections of the road are… READ MORE
Meet #CoastalAviation at #ITB2023
(Posted 23rd February 2023) If you would like to book prior appointments with us, contact Janine Deetlefs or Kieran Barnard at janine.deetlefs@coastal.co.tz and kieran.barnard@coastal.co.tz See you in Berlin!
#F1 signs 5 year deal with #QatarAirways
(Posted 23rd February 2023) Qatar Airways is now the Global Partner and Official Airline of Formula 1®(F1®), the pinnacle of motorsport and the world’s most technologically-advanced racing series. Qatar Airways and F1® will be partners through the 2027 season, bringing thrills and exciting speeds to fans globally. Today Qatar Airways announced an expansion of […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 23rd February 2023) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS US First Lady Jill Biden heads to Namibia and Kenya this week CNN Jill Biden will travel to Namibia and Kenya this week, her first visit to the continent since becoming first lady as the White House looks to strengthen ties with the region. The visit, the first by […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 23rd 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
TravelComments.com – Botswana has released rhino poaching figures!
(Posted 22nd February 2023) Botswana has lost 138 rhinoceros to poachers since 2018, compared to only two poached from 2012 to 2017. This is according to Cabinet Minister Mabuse Pule, who answered a parliamentary question on behalf of Botswana’s Minister of Environment and Tourism Philda Kereng on 19 February 2023. In addition to the 138 rhinoceroses… READ […]
TravelComments.com – North West Province: Wolwespruit Nature Reserve temporarily closed!
(Posted 22nd February 2023) The North West Parks Board (NWPB), the governmental organisation responsible for the management of protected areas and public nature reserves in South Africa’s North West Province, has announced that the Wolwespruit Nature Reserve has been temporarily closed due to… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 22nd 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
‘Cellars in the Sky’ awards names oneworld® Alliance as winners
(Posted 22nd February 2023) The oneworld® Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance yet again in the Cellars in the Sky Awards, in recognition of the alliance’s member airlines having the best wine in-flight. oneworld’s win in the awards, organised by Business Traveller magazine, marks the 12th time that the alliance has taken home […]
Only a week to go to ‘AYTIS’
(Posted 21st February 2023) Are you a travel and tourism tech entrepreneur creating an exciting venture for the continent’s future? Then apply now for this year’s Innovation Challenge. The competition closes on February 28, 2023 Winner 2021 Eugene Allotey: Chief Operations Officer For Creative Bibini 1st Runner-Up – 2021 Jean Mac Kenna: Eccentric Guest […]
United Rallies Businesses and Consumers with New, First-of-its-Kind $100+ Million Sustainable Flight Fund
(Posted 21st February 2023) In an effort to rally businesses and consumers, United today launched the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund SM, a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle designed to support start-ups focused on decarbonizing air travel by accelerating the research, production and technologies associated with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The fund starts with […]
#AviaDevAfrica2023 – Check out the Topics on the Agenda
(Posted 21st February 2023) Dear ATCNews Readers, Dear Aviation Friends, I hope you are well. AviaDev Africa will be taking place on 14-16 June at the Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill. Our programme for AviaDev is already taking shape, under the theme – “Engage, Energise, Elevate”, the topics will engage you in discussion, […]
Secure a prime spot at WTM Africa
(Posted 21st February 2023) Raise your visibility at WTM Africa Dear ATCNews Readers, Marketing your offering at WTM Africa offers an efficient way to gain face-to-face time with potential business partners, media and even clients. So, how can you grab attention on the show floor? An inviting, eye-catching stand works wonders, but getting a […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 21st 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
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 20th 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 […]
#Mauritius and #Madagascar brace for the arrival of cyclone ‘Freddy’
(Posted 20th February 2023) Air Mauritius has halted flights into and out of the island as well as domestic services to Rodrigues Island as tropical cyclone ‘Freddy‘ approaches the island. Flights disruptions due to intense tropical cyclone Freddy – Bulletin 2 Following the latest updates from the meteorological services with regard […]
#AirSeychelles announces participation at Travel Trade Fairs in India and Israel and additional flights
(Posted 20th February 2023) Air Seychelles together with Tourism Seychelles has recently participated in OTM and SATTE in India and IMTM in Israel this February. The OTM is the largest and most international gathering of travel trade buyers and professionals in India and across Asia. The annual event was held in the busiest […]
#Malawi waives Visa requirements for tourists from key source countries
(Posted 20th February 2023) The President of Malawi, H.E. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, last week announced a key measure to stimulate tourism to his country. Visitors from some 15 major visitor source countries will be exempted from the need to get Visa, either in advance of travel or on arrival, no doubt giving Malawi’s […]
