Marriott International and Palm Hills Developments Sign Agreement to Open the Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt
(Posted 06th December 2023) Marriott International and Palm Hills Developments Sign Agreement to Open the Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt Slated to open in 2027, the hotel will be located in Palm Hills West Cairo, in close proximity to the Great Pyramids of Giza Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) has announced it […]
Air Cargo Demand up 3.8% in October
(Posted 06th December 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs*), increased by 3.8% compared to October 2022. For international operations, the demand lagged slightly at 3.5%. Capacity, measured […]
#Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for #Africa
(Posted 06th December 2023) Boeing has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new Managing Director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company’s operations and relationships across the African continent. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Henok Teferra Shawl reports to Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia (METACA). […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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TravelComments.com – South Africa: Shosholoza Meyl long-distance mainline passenger train service resumes!
(Posted 06th December 2023) The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has announced that the Shosholoza Meyl long-distance mainline passenger train service from Johannesburg to Durban and Cape Town is set to resume. According to a statement by PRASA, the services, which were both suspended in 2021 due to operational and network infrastructure challenges, are set to resume just in time for […]
#AerolinkUganda adds another flight to #Kisoro
(Posted 05th December 2023) Exciting news from the Ugandan domestic aviation sector: Aerolink Uganda is introducing an additional flight to/from Kisoro in the Mid-morning slot (Flight 117/118). Please note that this service will be available for the months of June, July, August, September and October. The airline discourages passengers with connecting flights […]
#BrusselsAirlines and #Tomorrowland invest in more sustainable transport for world-famous party flights
(Posted 05th December 2023) From now on, only Green Fares will be integrated in the Global Journey Package and 100% SAF will be purchased for all party flights In 2024, the world-famous Tomorrowland party flights will be more sustainable. Brussels Airlines and Tomorrowland close a partnership to purchase 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for […]
Competition entries for the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2023 are still open
(Posted 05th December 2023) Registration and competition entries for the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge 2023 are still open! The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge is a platform to invite innovative ideas and solutions that goes beyond technology but are related to the travel and tourism industry for […]
SITA announces the appointments of Stefan Schaffner and Sergiy Nevstruyev
(Posted 05th December 2023) SITA has announced the appointments of Stefan Schaffner as Senior Vice President of SITA AT AIRPORTS and Sergiy Nevstruyev as Senior Vice President of SITA Global Services (SGS). The two bring a wealth of management experience in the travel, transport, and mobility technologies sectors to SITA. With SITA’s […]
#Airlink upgrades service to Richards Bay from turboprob to jet aircraft
(Posted 05th December 2023) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier privately owned airline, is boosting its Johannesburg – Richards Bay service with the introduction of jetliner flights on the route. The enhanced service, which commences today, will see a significant increase in capacity with the introduction of Airlink’s comfortable, quiet and reliable 74-seat […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 05th December 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Proflight Zambia to resume flights to Kasama in the Northern Province!
(Posted 05th December 2023 Zambian scheduled airline Proflight Zambia is set to resume flights to Kasama in Zambia’s Northern Province following completion of runway and terminal infrastructure upgrades at the city’s airport. The service will operate twice weekly on Tuesday and Thursday, directly from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Durban: Swimming at five beaches is currently prohibited due to water quality!
(Posted 04th December 2023) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 02 December 2023) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. […]
#WorldTourismNetwork wants to have a voice at the #COP28 and have the 137 countries attending DO SOMETHING
(Posted 04th December 2023) Alain St. Ange, the Vice President for Government Relations at the World Tourism Network, has called on the 137 countries participating in the current summit in Dubai / UAE, that private sector organizations should have a voice in the deliberations, especially global heavyweights like the WTN. […]
#BrusselsAirlines adds #Lille to its network in collaboration with bus company Flibco.com
(Posted 03rd December 2023) As of now, Brussels Airlines offers customers a seamless travel experience between the North of France and Africa on one single ticket. In cooperation with Flibco.com, the airline welcomes Lille to its network and offers smooth connections to its destinations in sub-Saharan Africa. For passengers this means a guaranteed […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 04th December 2023) ATCNews readers continue to have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Peace Parks Foundation & ZimParks sign 20-Year agreement to co-manage the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem!
(Posted 02nd December 2023) The Peace Parks Foundation and the Zimbabwe Parks and the Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) have signed a Co-Management Agreement for the Greater Mana Pools Ecosystem in Zimbabwe. This 20-year agreement aims to unlock meaningful and critically needed cooperation to protect unique ecosystems, enable community development, and cultivate a robust, sustainable wildlife economy within Mana Pools and surrounds. […]
World Travel Awards 2023 Grand Finale in #Dubai names global winners
(Posted 02nd December 2023) Breaking News At the just concluded Grand Finale of the World Travel Awards at the Burj al Arab in Dubai were the World winners of the 30th World Travel Awards™ announced. ATCNews has published all the winners from across the world below and extends warmest congratulations to all the winners, winning companies […]
#TwigaTours #Kenya named ‘World’s Leading Safari Company’ at World Travel Awards 2023 Grand Finale
(Posted 01st December 2023) Breaking News Twiga Tours of Kenya has, for the second year running, been named as the World’s Leading Safari Company at the just concluded World Travel Awards 2023 Grand Finale, which was held this evening at the Burj al Arab, Jumeirah, Dubai. Twiga Tours was one of […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Swimming at four beaches is currently prohibited due to water quality!
(Posted 01st December 2023) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 29 November 2023) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists, 19 […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE REVEALS DESTINATION HOTSPOTS FOR 2024
(Posted 01st December 2023) ? Japan and Thailand top the list, followed by Spain, Canada and Hawaii ? Europe most popular regional destination with global travellers ? Asia revealed as staycation hotspot, led by China, Thailand and Malaysia ? China makes a huge travel comeback with most leisure trips planned ? Quest for new experiences and destinations continues […]
#ZambiaTourism News – Rewilding Success | Wild Dog Joy | Big Pride Returns | New Lusaka Airline Office!
(Posted 01st December 2023) THE LATEST NEWS FROM ZAMBIATOURISM.COM ‘Rewilding’ the Remotest Parts of South Luangwa Bears Fruit Build it, and the animals will come! Sungani and Kulandila Lodges in South Luangwa’s Lusangazi sector exemplify the success of sustainable tourism, revitalising a neglected area, curbing poaching through job […]
#AviaDevAfrica2024 – What topics would you like to hear about ?
(Posted 01st December 2023) What topics would you like to hear about at AviaDev 2024? We are currently in the planning stages for AviaDev 2024, and we want to ensure that the event addresses your specific interests and needs. Please share with us your preferences for speakers you’d like to hear from and […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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TravelComments.com – Zambia: Zambia Airways increases flights between Lusaka Johannesburg!
(Posted 01st December 2023) The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, increases flights to Johannesburg in South Africa. Effective 01 December 2023, the airline introduces a second daily service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. The new afternoon flights depart… READ MORE
#BrusselsAirlines appears in force at Belgian ‘King’s Day’ celebration
(Posted 30th November 2023) The Belgian community in Uganda yesterday commemorated the ‘King’s Day’ national holiday, which actual day falls on November the 15th. Since 1886, King’s Day (Koningsdag, Fête du Roi, Fest des Königs) has been celebrated on November 15th, which is the name day of both Leopold and Albert, the names […]
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to host WTA Grand Final 2023
(Posted 30th November 2023) World Travel Awards will host its Grand Final 2023 – the climax of its 30th anniversary of rewarding travel excellence – at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab. The landmark celebrations, featuring the winners of WTA’s World categories – the highest honours in travel and tourism – will take place on Friday 1 December […]
#Boeing X-66: Bracing for the Next Big Wing
(Posted 30th November 2023) X-plane will test propulsion, materials and architecture of breakthrough design. CONFIGURATION CONCEPT: This is an artist’s rendition of the Boeing Transonic Truss-Braced Wing configuration — a possible idea for commercial use in the 2030s. IMAGE: NASA To read more about Boeing’s latest concept click on: […]
Commercial aircraft services market value set to double by 2042 to US$ 255 billion
(Posted 30th November 2023) Rebounding traffic and digitally-enabled aircraft drive services demand Additional 2.2 million highly skilled people required 17,000+ aircraft to be replaced in the next 20 years will stimulate opportunities to reuse, repair and recycle. Airbus expects the commercial aircraft services market to nearly double in value to US$ […]
IATA and ARC Extend Direct Data Solutions Partnership
(Posted 30th November 2023) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have extended their Direct Data Solutions (DDS) partnership, which offers subscribing airlines the most comprehensive global set of airline sales, market and itinerary data. Signed at the 2023 IATA World Passenger Symposium, the partnership extension ensures more than […]
