Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates

  (Posted 27th April 2023)   CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Can Charter Cities unlock African Economies?  African Business With the development of a new charter city in Zanzibar, we talk to Kurtis Lockhart, Executive Director, Charter Cities Institute, to find out whether charter cities can deliver broad-based prosperity in Africa and further afield…. Read more>> […]

Great Zimbabwe: The ‘Machu Picchu of Africa’ is an ancient site of mystery

  (Posted 26th April 2023)   By Harriet Akinyi     During one of his expeditions in the Zimbabwe highlands in 1867, Adam Render, a German-American hunter, found something astonishing. He saw a great structure that looked like a fortified city, surrounded by an array of hulking rocks in a barren landscape. He marvelled at the magnificent […]

#Airlink set to launch new flights from Kruger National Park to Victoria Falls

  (Posted 26th April 2023)   Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier, independent and privately owned regional airline, will launch flights between Mbombela (Nelspruit) and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from 28th of November 2023. The new route will complement Airlink’s existing service between Mbombela’s Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (KMIA) and Livingstone on the Zambian side of the world-famous […]

#EthiopianAirlines ready to sign new agreement with Seychelles Tourism

  (Posted 26th April 2023)   Following a meeting between Ethiopian Airlines representatives and the Principal Secretary Tourism, Mrs. Sherin Francis and the Director General Destination Marketing Ms. Bernadette Willemin in March in Addis Ababa and subsequent meetings with the Ethiopian Airlines Country Manager Kassuhan Terefa in Victoria did news emerge that both parties will […]

#SerenaHotels Kenya publishes the ‘Twende Safari Family Package’

  (Posted 26th April 2023)   Dear ATCNews Readers,   The Serena Kenya ‘Twende Safari’ family package promotes family adventures to the Masai Mara National Reserve, Tsavo West and Amboseli National Parks. The Serena Safari Lodges provide the perfect setting for a well-deserved family holiday break.  

Ethiopian Airlines Starts Arabic and French Services at its Global Customer Interaction Center

  (Posted 25th April 2023)   Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, announced that it has started providing its Global Customer Interaction Center services in two additional international languages namely, Arabic and French. The Global Customer Interaction Center underwent a major reform in 2014, expanding its interaction scope with customers from call handling to […]

#AviaDevAfrica2023 – looking forward to seeing you in #Nairobi #Kenya

  (Posted 26th April 2023)   Here is the agenda for AviaDev 2023, bringing together leading industry speakers alongside unique networking opportunities. The event aims to unite the industry and drive increased connectivity to, from and within Africa.     Download Programme Register for AviaDev Now   AviaDev attracts representatives from across Africa and the […]

Aviation Provides Critical Relief in Crises

  (Posted 26th April 2023)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reminded stakeholders of the critical role that aviation plays at times of natural disasters and humanitarian crises. “When crises strike, aviation is there. Connectivity is essential to get aid and first responders to where they are needed. The response to the recent earthquake […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 26th April 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

#TravelAfrica publishes their 100th edition – Congratulations!

  (Posted 25th April 2023)     Cherished moments (out next month) To mark the occasion of our 100th issue, we’re introducing you to some pretty special people: your fellow travellers. Travel Africa is proud to have a loyal and engaged readership — most of whom have subscribed for many, many years; several since we launched in 1997 — […]

African Safaris for Seniors

  (Posted 25th April 2023)   African Safaris for Seniors with JENMAN   Going on safari may be a thrilling and wonderfully remarkable experience for elderly travelers, which is why our safaris are ideal for the elderly. With proper planning, it can be a safe and enjoyable experience for anyone! Our safari packages are led by experienced guides who are […]

#Takulandurani, #Malawi’s premier tourism trade show, kicks off tomorrow

  (Posted 25th April 2023)     Malawi’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife will hold the 4th edition of the country’s international tourism trade expo, known as Takulandurani‘ starting tomorrow and running over two days, i.e. 26th and 27th of April.   It has been confirmed to ATCNews that the number of exhibitors and […]

#Eurowings Discover set for return to #VictoriaFalls #Zimbabwe

  (Posted 25th April 2023)   Eurowings Discover has announced the increase of their daily flights between Frankfurt and Windhoek from seven to ten overall. The airline also announced their planned return to Victoria Falls from the end of March. Eurowings Discover is  theLufthansa Group’s long-haul leisure airline – Eurowings in turn serves short and […]

Qatar Airways Welcomes Passengers to the New Al Mourjan Business Lounge – The Garden

  (Posted 25th April 2023)     The World’s Best Airline has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) named ‘The Garden’. The lounge overlooks ‘The ORCHARD’, surrounded by renowned retailers and restaurants, while offering uniquely designed relaxation spaces and areas to socialise and indulge in a scenic masterpiece. An […]

Air Cargo Priorities: Sustainability, Digitalization & Safety

  (Posted 25th April 2023)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities to enable the air cargo industry to maintain momentum against the backdrop of a challenging operating environment. The priorities, outlined at the 16th World Cargo Symposium (WCS), which opened in Istanbul today are: •    Sustainability •    Digitalization •    Safety “Air cargo […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 25th April 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

Airlink inaugurates South Africa – Kenya service

  (Posted 24th April 2023)     Airlink, Southern Africa’s privately owned airline, today launched its new daily Johannesburg-Nairobi service, becoming the first private sector airline to compete on this route. Airlink’s entry into the SA-Kenya market now provides greater choices for business and leisure travellers flying between the two major regional markets.  This is […]

Data the key to tourism growth in Africa

  (Posted 24th April 2023)   Watch Alain St. Ange, former Minister for Tourism, Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles and now head of the St. Ange tourism consultancy, explain why data play such an important role in Africa to support tourism growth.      

www.TravelComments.com – #Zambia’s Proflight adds leased B737-500 to their fleet

  (Posted 24th April 2023)     Zambian airline Proflight Zambia has increased the number of return flights from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, resulting in the route between the two cities having more Zambian operated flights than South African ones. The airline is now operating three daily flights seven days a week on […]

#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa

  (Posted 24th April 2023)   In view of the continuously lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update now be filed once a week, i.e. every Monday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the updates expand again to more editions. This update is sponsored by […]

“The top five (5) for the 2023 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge” announced.

  (Posted 24th April 2023)   The 5th Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit And Challenge will take place from May 31st to June 2nd, 2023, at the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre in Namibia. As Namibia’s most sought-after holiday destination, Swakopmund, has in recent years become the main tourist hub of the country. No longer the sleepy […]

#AviationTraining – Top 10 self-study courses your peers are taking

  (Posted 24th April 2023)   Strong pent-up demand, the lifting of travel restrictions in most markets and low unemployment in many countries led to a profitable recovery among aviation sectors in 2022. To meet this demand, organizations were looking for new joiners with the necessary skills to hit the ground running. What skills will continue […]