#AfricaTravelWeek kicks off with #WTMAfrica2023

  (Posted 03rd April 2023)   WTM Africa 2023, the leading travel and tourism event in Africa, has officially opened its doors this morning,  03rd of April 2023. The show is back to pre-pandemic numbers with over 5,000 registrations, almost 600 exhibitors, 49 new countries, 200 expert speakers and over 80 hours of content sessions. […]

Lucy Maruhi hikes along the ‘Bolt’ River Gura

  (Posted 03rd April 2023)   Article courtesy of Jayne Rose Gacheri – first published in the The Standard / Kenya www.standardmedia.co.ke   Pictures courtesy of Lucy Maruhi   My hiking escapades have taken me to dozens of destinations, but I have never done a riverbank hike. So I was excited when I read about […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 03rd 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

#Zambia Tourism News Updates

  (Posted 01st April 2023)   ­ ­ THE LATEST NEWS FROM ZAMBIATOURISM.COM ­ ­ ­ All Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Lifted ­ Here’s what the lifting of Zambia’s Covid-19 restrictions means for travellers… ­ READ MORE ­ Large New Family Unit Coming to South Luangwa ­ Named ‘Sunset House’ for the site’s unbeatable views, this new […]

#AviAssist: Qualify for certificate of attendance with the Focus Sessions

  (Posted 01st April 2023)   Local ingenuity – learning from workarounds Join us this coming Wednesday, the 5th of April at 12:30  Central African Time for another episode of the Focus Sessions. We’ll be talking about how to benefit from local ingenuity or workarounds. Following demand from our viewers, we now offer the opportunity to secure a Certificate […]

Mauritius Tourism Consultant says relook at Vanilla Islands for long term solution

  (Posted 01st April 2023)     Dr Vanessa Gaitree Bheekhoo Gowreessunkar, a tourism expert on the tourism island of Mauritius has come out strongly to advocate the need for the island a relook at the Vanilla Islands concept for their marketing. The Doctor and tourism expert published a comprehensive study alongside Maximiliano Korstanje (Argentian) […]

  (Posted 17th April 2023)   Courteys of and with permission from Jayne Rose Gacheri First published by The Standard, Nairobi, Kenya https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/lifestyle/article/2001470227/enjoy-culinary-delights-from-the-coast     Sometimes a travel experience is not complete without experiencing the culture of a place. A trip to the coastal strip of East Africa would be incomplete if you did not […]

#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa

    (Posted 31st March 2023)   In view of the lower numbers of new COVID19 cases in Africa will this update now be filed twice a week, i.e. every Monday and Friday. Should case numbers start to increase again on a significant scale will the updates expand again to more editions. This update is […]

Join us again at WTM Africa

  (Posted 31st March 2023)     We can’t wait to see you! Dear ATCNews Readers,  If you’re yet to attend WTM Africa, now’s your chance! As we count down to the kick-off on 3 April at Cape Town’s CTICC, we’re calling all those who work in tourism to attend. Whether you’re well established or just starting […]

Emerging trends for the tourism Industry

  (Posted 31st March 2023)   EMERGING TOURISM TRENDS RESEARCH Africa Tourism Partners has commissioned African Response, an independent market research firm, to conduct a study on our behalf in order to better understand the emerging tourism trends in South Africa. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated and kept strictly confidential. Please on the link […]

Morukuru Farm House gets a new look

  (Posted 31st March 2023)     The much-loved, five-bedroom Morukuru Farm House has undergone an extensive refurbishment.  Janine Butter from Huis van Middenmeer in the Netherlands was the visionary and designer behind the transformation.  Janine has been involved in the décor and design of Morukuru Ocean House, AtholPlace Villa, Morukuru Beach Lodge and now […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 31st March 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    

#Tanzania’s #CoastalAviation appoints new CEO

  (Posted 30th March 2023)   The 2nd Quarter of the year promises to be very eventful for Coastal, and we are excited about the changes it will bring. We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Capt. Basil Obeidat, our new CEO, whose appointment takes effect immediately. Dr. Capt. Basil is Jordanian who possesses a wealth of knowledge […]

#AviaDevAfrica2023 – Take a look at the confirmed speakers

  (Posted 30th March 2023)   Take a look at the confirmed speakers for AviaDev Africa 2023 AviaDevAfrica is delighted to announce their first senior industry thought leaders who will share their thoughts on key topics at AviaDev 2023.   Discussions will engage, energise and elevate your understanding of the opportunities within the African aviation industry.   […]

IATA’s World Cargo Symposium to Focus on Sustainability, Safety and Digitalization

  (Posted 30th March 2023)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) will focus on sustainability, safety and digitalization. WCS is taking place in Istanbul, Türkiye from 25th to 27th of April 2023. “Air cargo is operating at nearly pre-pandemic levels. But the way it operates has changed dramatically. This is due to […]

TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Zimparks increases the entrance fees for Victoria Falls National Park and the Zambezi National Park!

  (Posted 30th March 2023)     The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) announced in December 2022 that it will raise the entrance fees to Victoria Falls National Park and the Zambezi National Park in the area of the world-famous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe with effect from 01 January 2023. Following criticism from tourism stakeholders, ZimParks at the end of December 2022 agreed to […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 30th March 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

What are the biggest challenges in developing a hotel project in Africa?

  (Posted 30th March 2023)   Courtesy of Frederic Van Lennep | Business Development Director MEA of Developing a hotel project in Africa can be highly profitable, but can also present a range of challenges, some of the biggest of which are: Currency depreciation: weak domestic currencies can adversely affect hotel projects, with massive increases […]

Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates

  (Posted 30th March 2023)   CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Chad approves bill to nationalise assets ExxonMobil sold to Savannah Energy Reuters Chad’s parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to nationalise oil assets and rights acquired last year by Savannah Energy (SAVES.L) from ExxonMobil’s (XOM.N) affiliate, Esso Exploration and Production Chad…Read more>> Gilead Sciences Announces $3 Million in […]

#IATATraining set to expand course locations

  (Posted 29th March 2023)     Dear ATCNews Readers,  We are expanding our training network so you can continue to expand your knowledge! IATA Training gives you first-class access to specialized courses for excelling in your aviation career. Check out our new partners, featured webinars and other hot topics that will keep you ahead […]

Donald Payen named Chairperson of Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority

  (Posted 29th March 2023)     Donald Payen has been appointed as the new part-time Chairman of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA). This appointment was endorsed by the Council of Ministers last Friday. As Principal Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism since August 2020, Donald Payen is no stranger […]

Join us again at WTM Africa

  (Posted 29th March 2023)     We can’t wait to see you! Dear ATCNews Readers,  If you’re yet to attend WTM Africa, now’s your chance! As we count down to the kick-off on 03rd of April at Cape Town’s CTICC, we’re calling all those who work in tourism to attend. Whether you’re well established or just […]

#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

  (Posted 29th March 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    

#MarburgFever outbreak hits #Tanzania

  (Posted 29th March 2023)     A Marburg Fever outbreak in Tanzania has prompted the local health authorities to issue a travel advisory for both local and international travelers. The area of the outbreak, the Kagera region, borders on Uganda and Rwanda and measures have been put in place by these countries to monitor […]