#Seychelles no longer requires C19 PCR test or vaccination certificate as #AirSeychelles set to launch #Almaty flights
(Posted 29th November 2022) Given the sharp fall in Covid19 cases in the Seychelles, presently only 193 persons are counted as infected but all without hospitalisation, has the Seychelles government, effective 01st of December, lifted all related travel requirements such as a negative PCR test and/or C19 vaccination certificates. HOWEVER, anyone arriving […]
#EU Mission in #Uganda extends deadline for tourism support applications
(Posted 29th November 2022) Dear colleagues of the hospitality and tourism sector in Uganda. The Mission of the European Union has issued the following notice for distribution to the local tourism and hospitality industry which www.ATCNews.org is happy to re-broadcast. The notice is about the extension of the “EU-UDB tourism recovery facility” […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 28th November 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#POATE2023 dates confirmed
(Posted 29th November 2022) www.ATCNews.org has learned that Uganda’s main international tourism trade show, the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, in short known as POATE, will take place from 08th to the 11th of February next year. This will be the sixth such trade show and buyers from across Africa and […]
Lapalala Wilderness School new environmentally friendly campus officially opens
(Posted 29th November 2022) More than 30 years after the Lapalala Wilderness School was founded by Clive Walker and Dale Parker, it officially opened its doors to the new school building last Saturday, 26th of November 2022. The superb eco-built campus has been funded by the Parker family and the Mapula Trust, under […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways returns to Windhoek, Namibia!
(Posted 29th November 2022) South African Airways (SAA) is set to resume flights to Windhoek in Namibia before the start of the festive season 2022/23. The airline has announced that it will launch two daily direct fligths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: MyCiTi Airport Service suspended as from 01st of December 2022!
(Posted 29th November 2022) The City of Cape Town has announced that the MyCiTi Airport Service (A01 Airport – Civic Centre route) will be suspended as from 01 December 2022. According to the City, the low number of passengers making use of the service between the MyCiTi Airport bus station right outside the main Airport terminal of Cape Town International […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 27th November 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 […]
#AviAssist’s latest news
(Posted 28th November 2022) Welcome to positive change You are part of a growing movement of aviation professionals who believe in global aviation safety standards across Africa and are keen to play their part in achieving that. This quarterly newsletter is part of the Foundation’s effort to support you in playing your part as a […]
Maletsunyane Braai Festival Boosts Tourism Sector
(Posted 28th November 2022) The Maletsunyane Braai Festival contributes towards the development of the tourism sector in the country and creates employment, particularly for communities based in the area. This was stated by Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Retšelisitsoe Nko at a press briefing held at LTDC premises […]
CITES under fire as poaching on the rise, but COP19 downgrades status of southern white rhino
(Posted 28th November 2022) In a major setback to rhino conservation in Africa, the proposal to downgrade the status of southern white rhino from Appendix I to Appendix II was accepted at the 19th Conference of Parties (COP19), causing an outcry of outrage by conservationists. The COP19, organised by Convention on International […]
Cites again refuses Zimbabwe’s request to sell ivory
(Posted 28th November 2022) The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) secretariat has once again thrown out Zimbabwe’s – and also South Africa’s, Namibia’s and Botswana’s – request to sell its ivory stockpile. Between 1979 and 1989, the number of African elephants plummeted from approximately 1.2 […]
World’s First – Rolls-Royce runs a modern aero engine on hydrogen
(Posted 28th November 2022) Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen. The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power. It marks a major step […]
#Airbus Summit to take place on 30th of November and 01st of December 2022
(Posted 28th November 2022) The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit will take place over two days on 30th of November and 01st of December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year’s event will seek to showcase the tangible progress and achievements made by the aerospace sector as it gathers […]
#Fastjet announces appointment of ‘Travel Trends’ as GSA in #Maun / #Botswana
(Posted 28th November 2022) Fastjet Zimbabwe confirms the appointment of Travel Trends as the official General Sales Agent (GSA) providing sales support for Maun in Botswana. Travel Trends will be responsible for building a dynamic and proactive sales approach that will drive sales, marketing, and Customer Service support to all our customers and […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino poaching figures!
(Posted 28th November 2022) According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda, Namibia has lost at least 63 rhinos to poaching, of which 41 are black rhinos and 22 are white rhinos, since the beginning of 2022. This year’s poaching cases include 26 rhinos poached in… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 28th November 2022) ATCNews readers now 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 25th November 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 sponsored […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SARS introduces the new South African Traveller Declaration System at King Shaka International Airport in Durban!
(Posted 25th November 2022) The website for the new South African Traveller Declaration System has now gone live. The new online system comes into effect at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban on 29 November 2020 and it is planned that it will be progressively introduced at all international airports in South Africa during 2023. The South African Traveller Declaration System may […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 25th November 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Achola Rosario visits #FortamuTower in #Watamu
(Posted 24th November 2022) My taxi parked on the side of the road in the dark night with his hazards on, waiting for a delivery of my week’s supplies. We were on the main road of Watamu, slightly on theoutskirts of town, having finally touched down at Malindi airport an hour away […]
#ElewanaCollection’s latest news
(Posted 24th November 2022) The Elewana Collection Newsletter NOVEMBER 2022 Take advantage of double discounts on circuit itineraries with up to 30% off safari packages and a special offer of 25% off 3-night stays at Kilindi Safari is twice the fun with double the savings or enjoy a relaxing 3-night escape […]
#AviaDevAfrica – New Podcasts and more …
(Posted 24th November 2022) AVIADEV PODCASTS: Outlining TAAG’s Intra-African Expansion, Previewing the 54th AFRAA AGA and Retaining International Air Services in South Africa Listen Now Connect with Eduardo on LinkedIn Outlining TAAG’s Intra-African expansion with Eduardo Fairen Soria, CEO TAAG is one of the most interesting airline stories out there […]
The Winners Special – 5th ATL Awards 2022
(Posted 24th November 2022) The Winners Special – 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2022 This is the only pan African industry awards of its kind in Africa. It recognizes and celebrates change-makers and innovation pioneered by Africans, in Africa, for African travel, tourism, hospitality and aviation industries. In the next few weeks we […]
South Africa: Tourism on advancing women leaders in tourism
(Posted 24th November 2022) A reminder for other African countries too … The South African Department of Tourism, in partnership with the UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), held a graduation ceremony to recognise women who successfully completed the Executive Development Programme (EDP) for women in tourism. The EDP is a […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 24th November 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
ILTM Africa add to the 2023 lineup
(Posted 24th November 2022) ILTM Africa 2023 will once again showcase Africa’s most luxurious travel experiences, including buyers and pan-African exhibitors. Next year, the event will also include exhibitors from the growing golf and LGBTQ+ tourism markets. Speaking at an ILTM Africa gathering in Cape Town yesterday, Megan De Jager, Portfolio Director […]
#MagicalKenya bids farewell to Dr. Betty Radier as new Acting CEO is appointed
(Posted 24th November 2022) The Kenya Tourism Board, aka #MagicalKenya, has appointed Mr. John Chirchir as acting CEO, taking over from the outgoing CEO Dr. Betty Radier who has completed serving second full term of office of three years. KTB chairperson Ms Joanne Mwangi-Yelbert applauded Betty’s time at the helm of Kenya’s tourism […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 23rd November 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 sponsored […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 24th November 2022) CCA IN THE NEWS The 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Forum and Multiple Sideline Events in Washington DC Africa.com The Corporate Council on Africa is pleased to announce it is co-hosting the 2022 U.S.-Africa Business Forum (USABF) on December 14, which will bring together African heads of state and U.S. […]
