#BreakingNews as #CompetitionAuthorityofKenya for all intent and purpose grounds #Fly540
(Posted 16th November 2022) Information has come to light that the Competition Authority of Kenya has effectively grounded Fly540, after directing them yesterday to cease and desist selling tickets and refund any tickets sold since 30th of September. This would also confirm other reports received from Kenya over the past few days that […]
TravelComments.com – Best in Travel 2023: Lonely Planet selects South Africa & Zambia as top travel destinations for 2023!
(Posted 16th November 2022) Global travel and tourism book publisher Lonely Planet has unveiled its top destinations to visit next year with the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023. The new edition of the annual ranking is in a slightly different format than it has been in the past years. Rather than a […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 16th 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 – Durban: Fourteen beaches are currently open for swimming!
(Posted 16th November 2022) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released lists of beaches that are currently (as of 15 November 2022) open for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists,… READ MORE
Achola Rosario flies on #Safarilink to the coast to check out Hob Beach House
(Posted 16th November 2022) When embarking on a VIP journey, one must become a Very Important Person from the very beginning. Which means from the airport, where one is ushered into a special lounge, away from the riff-raff, and with ample beverages and edibles which one can quaff. Free of charge of course… […]
World Golf Awards reveals leading golf brands of 2022
(Posted 16th November 2022) World Golf Awards reveals leading golf brands of 2022 World Golf Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism – has revealed this year’s best golf organisations at its 9th annual Gala Ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Scotland, the home of […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 16th 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
The Africa Energy Chamber demands the right of African states to make their own energy decisions
900 million Africans rely on solid biomass such as firewood and charcoal for cooking, which causes indoor pollution that kills 600,000 people a year (Posted 16th November 2022) A kettle boiled twice a day by the rich and luxurious family of radical leftist group Extinction Rebellion’s Chloé Farand in the France, […]
Uganda CAA launches yet more demands on passengers coming to and leaving Uganda
(Posted 16th November 2022) Bueraucrazy – pun intended – galore it is again, after the Ugandan CAA and Ministry of Health are now demanding added e-paperwork and registration from passengers entering and leaving Uganda. As if past missteps, often later hastily withdrawn in the fact of massive critique and lack of practical workability, […]
CITES Meeting 2022 expects renewed battle over ivory sales with Southern African states
(Posted 16th November 2022) CITES, the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna, remains unconvinced by the submissions the four elephant range states have made, and fear that lifting restrictions on ivory trade would open the floodgates to poaching. A final decision on the proposal, and […]
AFRAA announces November SkyConnect Dialogues with Mrs. Yvonne Manzi Makolo on 16th November from 14h00 EAT (UTC+3)
(Posted 15th November 2022) The November 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Mrs. Yvonne Manzi Makolo, Chief Executive Officer, Rwandair and 1st Vice Chairperson of AFRAA Executive Committee. Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Mrs. Makolo as she shares her views and thoughts on the aviation industry recovery; the industry cost challenges […]
Brussels Airlines presents its new Belgian Icon “Trident”, featuring both Red Flames and Red Devils
(Posted 15th November 2022) Brussels Airlines earlier today presented a brand new Belgian Icon – aircraft with special livery – and reveals the new Trident. When welcoming this Icon in 2016, it was solely dedicated to the Red Devils. Today, the airline is proud to reveal an aircraft representing both the male Belgian […]
8 Billion and counting …
(Posted 15th November 2022) The global population is projected to reach 8 billion today, 15th of November 2022, signalling major improvements in public health that have lowered the risk of dying and increased life expectancy. But the moment is also a clarion call for humanity to look beyond the numbers and meet […]
TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park: Letaba Rest Camp is buzzing with cicadas!
(Posted 15th November 2022) South African National Parks (SANParks) is informing visitors of Kruger National Park that the Letaba Rest Camp is currently buzzing with cicadas and of their noise which can be amplified by multitudes of insects into an overpowering hum. According to Kruger National Park spokesperson, Isaac Phaahla, the abundance at Letaba Rest Camp this year… READ MORE
Good Reasons to ensure your participation in WTM Africa 2023
(Posted 15th November 2022) Buyer qualifications are live! Hello ATCNews readers, Buyer registration for WTM Africa 2023 is open and eyes are fixed to see which exhibitors will be present to make their mark. Will we see you there? Hundreds of strictly vetted senior buyers with purchasing responsibility are looking to meet quality exhibitors […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 15th 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
Precision Air issues concluding statement on the crash of PW 494
(Posted 15th November 2022) It has been just over one week since our flight PW 494 came down near Bukoba with the loss of our two flight crew and 17 passengers. 22 of our passengers and two of our cabin crew mercifully survived. On behalf of all at Precision Air including […]
#AirSeychelles mourns first female captain Ms. Nicole Chang-Leng
(Posted 15th November 2022) The Air Seychelles family mourns the untimely passing of the airline’s first ever female captain, Ms. Nicole Chang-Leng. Nicole was with the airline since 1997 when she started to fly as a First Officer on the short haul Twin Otter, before being promoted to full pilot on the […]
TravelComments.com – UK: British Airways to increase flights between London and Cape Town
(Posted 15th November 2022) The flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, British Airways, is set to increase flights between Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. Effective… READ MORE
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 14th 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 – Namibia introduces entry fees for Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park!
(Posted 14th November 2022) The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced that it is currently upgrading recreational facilites and the infrastructure at Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park in Namibia’s Erongo Region. The exisiting… READ MORE
Members of European Parliament to push for ambitious outcome at COP27 in Egypt
(Posted 14th November 2022) A European Parliament delegation arrives in Egypt today to participate in the COP27, where they will meet with key parties to the negotiations. An official delegation from the European Parliament are in Egypt this week to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, taking place in Sharm […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 14th 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
TravelComments.com – South African Airways resumes flights to Victoria Falls!
(Posted 13th November 2022) South African Airways (SAA) has announced the resumption of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The airline will operate… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal to increase gate & activity permit fees!
(Posted 13th November 2022) The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority has announced the annual price increase of gate tariffs and activity permits. Effective 01 December 2022, the entry tariffs for iSimangaliso Wetland Park will increase by approximately 8%. New fees for international visitors will also be introduced… READ MORE
“Retreat on The Albertine Rift Ecosystems and Great Apes: Conservation Challenges 2022 to 2050”
Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin www.DiaryofaMuzungu.com (Posted 13th November 2022) This informal conservation retreat is the culmination of a series of events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Volcanoes Safaris. Today and tomorrow participants will discuss the successes and challenges of the past 25 years of conservation in the Albertine […]
Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport gets the ABEA Award 2022
(In the picture shown is the hotel’s General Manager Lorenzo Baleri on the right and Director of Sales and Marketing Liz Tapawa on the left) (Posted 12th November 2022) The Hilton Garden Inn at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was won the ABEA Award 2022 in the hotel category and also the overall […]
#Laikipia’s latest news update
(Posted 12th November 2022) October Edition 2022 OPEN LETTER FROM THE FORUM’S NEW DIRECTOR CELLINE ACHIENG’ My commitment to environmental and sustainable natural resource management is driven by my love for nature and a clean environment. I feel privileged and delighted as the incoming Partnership Director/Executive Director to lead a team that strives […]
#ColobusConservation’s latest news
(Posted 12th November 2022)
#UgandaAirlines ups Nairobi frequencies with third flight on Fridays and Sundays
(Posted 12th November 2022) Uganda Airlines, serving the route between Entebbe and Nairobi and vice versa, has since the restart of operations after the Covid19 pandemic operated two daily flights. Due to growing demand for weekend travel has the airline now added a third frequency on Fridays and Sundays. The full flight schedules […]
