World Culinary Awards announce the winners
(Posted 14th December 2022) World Culinary Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry – has announced the winners of its 2022 programme at a glittering dinner reception in Dubai. This year’s edition of World Culinary Awards proved a global gathering of the culinary industry, with pioneers, influencers […]
New African Development Bank, Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) study calls for urgent attention and increased investment in Africa’s biodiversity
(Posted 14th December 2022) The assessment, launched on the sidelines of the UN Biodiversity summit (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, is based on the 6th National Reports on biodiversity submitted by African countries in 2018 -2020 The African Development Bank and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF), have launched a regional report […]
Nigerian hospitality industry must increase payment options to maximise growth
(Posted 14th December 2022) The World Travel & Tourism Council’s Economic Impact Report (EIR) shows that Nigeria’s travel and tourism sector’s contribution to GDP is forecasted to grow at an average rate of 5.4% between 2022-2032 After many months of low or no growth, the Nigerian hospitality industry is gearing up to […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 14th December 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
African Economic Conference 2022 urges development community to “walk the talk” on innovative solutions to fight climate change
(Posted 13th December 2022) African Economic Conference 2022 urges development community to “walk the talk” on innovative solutions to fight climate change Participants asserted that achieving net zero emissions—the crux of the three-day conference—can be accomplished if all stakeholders are robustly engaged The 17th African Economic Conference ended on Sunday with a charge […]
Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge 2023 Registrations and Competition Entries Are Now Open!
(Posted 13th December 2022) Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit & Challenge 2023 Registrations and Competition Entries Are Now Open! 31st of May 2023 – 02nd of June 2023 Click Here to Register The Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge is an annual Youth initiative hosted by Africa Tourism Partners […]
#SayNo to a Golf Course in the Serengeti
(Posted 13th December 2022) Dear Serengeti Supporter Unfortunately, it’s true. A golf course is quietly being built right now in the western part of the Serengeti National Park. The report we received from a conservation expert who happened on the construction site said: “Pretty outrageous really as right in a migratory path. Aside […]
Karongwe Portfolio’s reflections on 2022
(Posted 13th December 2022)
TravelComments.com – Festive season 2022/23: Kruger National Park to enforce daily gate quotas!
(Posted 13th December 2022) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that daily quotas will once again apply at the entrance gates of Kruger National Park from 15 December 2022 until 10 January 2023. Three time slots have been introduced, of which day visitos can choose from. Visitors are urged to make pre-bookings for their visits […]
Minister Barbara Creecy Appoints Ministerial Task Team to Identify and Recommend Voluntary Exit Options and Pathways from the Captive Lion Industry
(Posted 13th December 2022) A Ministerial Task Team is to identify and recommend voluntary exit options and pathways from the captive lion industry to conclude work by June 2023 A Task Team has been appointed by Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister, Ms Barbara Creecy, to identify voluntary exit options and pathways for […]
TravelComments.com – Traffic accidents: The most dangerous roads in South Africa!
(Posted 13th December 2022) The South African Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has released a list of South Africa’s most dangerous roads. The list consists of 24 road sections where 15 or more road crashes have taken place over the past five years. These are the 24 accident hotspots in South Africa:… READ MORE
Global Hotel Alliance GHA reveals five global travel trends
(Posted 13th December 2022) UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has identified five clear global travel trends for 2023. A recent survey of its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme members revealed travel sentiment for the year ahead is extremely positive, with most respondents being comfortable with the thought of […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 13th December 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
2022 Africa Visa Openness Index Shows Improvement in Visa Policies Across Continent
(Posted 12th December 2022) Despite Covid-19 lockdowns and travel disruptions, 93% of African countries have maintained or improved their score relative to 2021; Two-thirds of African countries have adopted more liberal visa policies compared to six years ago The 2022 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI) report shows African countries making progress in their […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: A new Interpretation Centre for the for the ?Khomani Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site has been opened at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp!
(Posted 12th December 2022) A new Interpretation Centre for the or the ?Khomani Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site has been opened at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The centre is currently open to the public from 07:00 until 18:00 every day…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways defers resumption of flights between Johannesburg Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)!
(Posted 12th December 2022) South African Airways (SAA) has announced that the launch of its new service to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in South Africa’s Eastern Cape had been deferred. According to the airline, flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Gqeberha, which was to commence today (12 December 2022), will now be deferred […]
IATA outlines challenges and priorities for air transport in Africa
(Posted 12th December 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has outlined the priority issues that have to be resolved for Africa’s airline industry to become sustainably viable. These were spelled out by IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Alawadhi, in his address to the 2022 General […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 12th December 2022) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update now be filed – at least for the time being – 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 […]
The Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation is ready to host their annual conference
(Posted 12th December 2022) Sayari Dunia Sustainable Tourism Foundation (SDSTF), a climate action and sustainable tourism organisation in collaboration with the Ogun State Government Ministry of Culture and Tourism have announced the dates for the 3rd edition of Africa Tourism Day. The 3-day event will hold from the 14th to the 16th […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 12th December 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Travel Recovery Speeds Up in Africa
(Posted 12th December 2022) DECEMBER 2022 | Issue 22-12 In some countries, the travel and tourism sector is expanding more than it was pre-pandemic. International travel is currently 30% behind pre-covid levels, yet Africa in Q4 of 2022 is just -19% under 2019 levels. At the same time, the 2023 outlook is […]
2023 Tropic Air 10to4 – REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
(Posted 12th December 2022) AT LAST, THE WAIT IS OVER!!! We are delighted to announce that Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2023 Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge. 24th to 26th February 2023 Register now! Dear MOUNTAIN BIKE FRIENDS February 24th to 26th is going to be another great weekend on the […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 09th December 2022) In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases will this update now be filed – at least for the time being – 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 […]
#Kenya’s Economic Recovery Remains Strong, Although Slowed by Drought and Inflation
(Posted 09th December 2022) Kenya’s economy continued to rebound from the pandemic in 2022 with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing by 6% year-on-year in the first half of 2022, driven by broad-based increases in services and industry. This recovery was dampened by global commodity price shocks, the long regional drought, and uncertainty […]
Achola Rosario goes all luxurious at Malindi’s Leopard Point Beach Resort
(Posted 09th December 2022) By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org He took my hand in his and pressed it to his hot forehead. I was taken aback. Here was this blond haired, blue-eyed man bowing at me! Definitely not your everyday occurrence. But for Stephano, the General Manager of Leopard Point […]
Meaningful Tourism Webinar on December 13th, 2022
(Posted 09th December 2022) Meaningful Tourism is a new approach to help companies and destinations to create a more sustainable tourism development. The Meaningful Tourism Center is offering a free Webinar on Youtube on December 13th, 2022, to introduce the concept and to celebrate the publication of an eBook “Meaningful Tourism – […]
Union of Comoros declares its readiness to ride on the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
(Posted 09th December 2022) Mr Ahmed Ali Bazi, Minister of Economy, Industry, and Investments of Comoros says that there is no doubt the country will soon ratify the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to facilitate greater trade opportunities to the rest of the continent as an important option for financing sustainable development. […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 09th December 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Hemingways Group takes over management at ‘Eden Nairobi’
(Posted 09th December 2022) The Hemingways Group in Kenya has announced that ‘Eden Nairobi‘ will come under their management with immediate effect. The 9 room posh property, located in the fancied Karen suburb of Nairobi, will be renamed Hemingways Eden, and join the other Hemingways properties in Nairobi, Ol Seki in the Masai […]
Cessna crash in Tsavo claims two lives
(Posted 08th December 2022) (File photo of 5Y-DHS) A Cessna Skywagon A185F, registered in Kenya as 5Y-DHS, crashed earlier today in Tsavo National Park. The aircraft according to records seen online, belongs to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. One of the occupants was well known conservationist Mark Jenkins, leaving the conservtion fraternity […]
