#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 […]
#TwigaTours takes WTA Global Award as ‘World’s Leading Safari Company’ while #Kenya is named as ‘World’s Leading Safari Destination’
Congratulations to Minaz Manji and his team at Twiga Tours in Nairobi Kenya for taking the WTA Global Award as ‘World’s Leading Safari Company 2022’ and congratulations too to Kenya for being named as ‘World’s Leading Safari Destination 2022’ (Posted 12th November 2022) The finest travel brands in the world have […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 11th 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 […]
#Uganda and #Tanzania among countries to get China ‘Zero Tariff’ deal
(Posted 11th November 2022) China has announced it will grant zero-tariff treatment to 98 percent of taxable items from 10 least-developed countries in a bid to promote an open global economy. Starting from December 01st, China will waive all tariffs on 98 percent of the related imports from Afghanistan, Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, […]
$2 million in prizes awarded at Conference of the Parties (COP27) to African youth-led businesses
In addition to the grant, each winner benefits from a 12-month accelerator program to help them grow their businesses, deepen their impact and create decent jobs. Among the winners was a Ugandan applicant and three Kenyan applicants, representing East Africa. (Posted 11th November 2022) Twenty African youth-led enterprises have won grant funding of […]
#SerenaHotels bag six World Travel Awards
(Posted 11th November 2022) The World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2022 was recently held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi where Serena Hotels emerged as winners in the below categories: ? DR Congo’s Leading Hotel 2022: Goma Serena Hotel ? Mozambique’s Leading Hotel 2022: Polana Serena […]
TravelComments.com – South African National Parks (SANParks) beefs up security at Kruger National Park this festive season!
(Posted 11th November 2022) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it is increasing surveillance at Kruger National Park entry gates as part of the festive season 2022/23 anti-crime prevention. There will also be increased spot checks of vehicles inside Kruger National Park. SANParks will also implement… READ MORE
ATLF 2023 – Africa Connects in Namibia!
(Posted 11th November 2022) Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with the UNWTO, BDO and the Government of the Republic of Botswana through the Botswana Tourism Organisation (BTO) would like to express our gratitude to all delegates, partners and sponsors for their participation, engagements and collaboration at the 5th edition of the Africa Tourism […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 11th 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 – #eSwatini scraps all Covid-19 entry requirements!
(Posted 10th November 2022) The Government of the Kingdom of eSwatini has announced that it has suspended all Covid-19 entry restrictions. Effective immediately, travellers intending to visit the country no longer require to produce a proof of full vaccination and a Covid-19 negative PCR test result at all ports of entry. According to Acting Prime […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga: Temporary closure of provincial nature reserves due to strike action!
(Posted 10th November 2022) The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced that its staff went on strike over wage demands at all its offices and 15 provincial nature reserves throughout Mpumalanga. In a press statement on Wednesday (09 November 2022), the provincial tourism authority said that its management is in discussions with… READ MORE
TravelComments.com -South Africa: Lift to launch flights between Cape Town and Durban!
(Posted 10th November 2022) South African airline Lift is set to launch its third domestic route in South Africa. Effective 25 November 2022, the airline will introduce scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban. Lift will operate two daily return flights from Cape Town to Durban -… READ MORE
#SerenaHotels wins global #BestPracticesAward2022 for #Kenya
(Posted 10th November 2022) During the 4th edition of the Global Best Practices Awards 2022, Mara Serena Safari Lodge received the ‘Country Best Practices Award 2022 Kenya’. The independent international jury recognized the Lodge for its outstanding approach to professional textile care through eco-friendly, sustainable and energy efficient laundry services. The appointed […]
Western Indian Ocean countries share progress on Great Blue Wall at Conference of the Parties (COP27)
The host of the event, President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. Wavel Ramkalawan, expressed the Seychelles’ commitment to protecting 100% of his country’s seagrass and mangrove ecosystems by 2023 (Posted 1oth November 2022) At #COP27 in Sharm el-Sheik, heads of state and senior government officials from the Western Indian Ocean region […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates for the continent
(Posted 10th November 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Trinity Energy: Fueling African Energy Security Through Dynamic Solutions Energy Capital Power Since its establishment in 2021, indigenous South Sudanese company, Trinity Energy, has been committed to restoring supply stability in the domestic market while localizing the resources of South Sudan for both the […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 10th 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
#SerenaBeach recognized by EcoTourism Kenya for exceptional leadership in marine protection
(Posted 09th November 2022) The Serena Beach Resort and Spa, Mombasa, Kenya was recently recognized for its exceptional leadership as the ‘Best Accommodation in Support of Marine Conservation’ at the 15th Edition of the Eco Warrior Awards Gala Dinner Ceremony held in Nairobi. Under the theme ‘Rethinking Tourism: Celebrating Changemakers’, the […]
IATA to Expand Environmental Assessment Certification to Airports and Ground Service Providers
(Posted 09th November 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched the IATA Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnvA for Airports and GSPs). Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the first participant in the expanded IEnvA and will play a leadership role as the value chain aligns to ensure a […]
#COP27 – Global Leaders Rally Support and Finance for the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program to Tackle Climate Change in Africa
(Posted 09th November 2022) Global leaders on Tuesday rallied around climate adaptation for Africa. They attended the Africa Adaptation Leaders’ Event, convened by African Union Chair President Macky Sall of Senegal, Global Center on Adaptation CEO Patrick Verkooijen, and African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina. The event took place at the […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Blue Flag beaches, boats & marinas 2022/23!
(Posted 09th November 2022) A total of 51 beaches in South Africa, along with four marinas and two tourism boats and four marinas have been awarded full Blue Flag status by the 2022/23 International Blue Flag Jury. The Western Cape has achieved the highest number of Blue Flag sites, with 33 beaches, both tourism boats and three of the four Blue […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 09th 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 […]
Europe – and other continents – Prospers from Policies Which Promote Connectivity Provided by Different Airline Types
(Posted 09th November 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and regulators to encourage stronger European cohesion and economic development by embracing policies to promote greater air connectivity. Key to this is recognizing the different strengths and benefits offered by the diverse types of carriers operating in Europe. “Europe, just […]
#IATA says: Air Transport is Critical to European Success and Competitiveness
(Posted 09th November 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published results from a survey of 500 European business leaders. Using air transport to do business across borders, these business leaders confirmed the critical nature of air transport to their business success: 89% believed that being close to an airport with global […]
#Accor expand further in to #Senegal with 4th property in Saly
(Posted 09th November 2022) Accor, a globally operating hospitality group with over 425 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has signed a management agreement with Kasada to operate the Lamantin Beach Resort & Spa managed by Accor, located 80 kms South of Dakar, on the seaside port of Saly, the largest […]
Eritrea set for tourism training and capacity building seminars
(Posted 09th November 2022) The tourism office in the Gash Barka Region organized a seminar on the 05th of November in Barentu to owners of tourism service providers and institutions focusing on providing efficient and timely services. The seminar was mainly focused on handling customers, staff discipline and reception as well as […]
#ZambiaTourism is relaunching their northern circuit
(Posted 09th November 2022) Reintroducing ATCNews readers to Zambia’s Destination Northern Circuit Destination Northern Circuit offers amazing opportunities to explorers. Heritage sites include the Chipoma Falls in Chinsali, Kundalila Falls in Serenje, Kalambo Falls in Mbala, Ntumbachushi Falls in Kawambwa, and so much more. Contact the Zambia Tourism Agency […]
#AFRAA Offers Marketing Opportunities at the 54th AFRAA AGA & Summit
(Posted 09th November 2022) AFRAA is preparing to stage the 54th AFRAA Annual General Assembly (AGA) and Summit scheduled to take place from 11th to 13th of December 2022 at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) in Dakar – Senegal. Taking place under the theme: “Acing the Roadmap to Sustainable African […]
Climate Change a Global Emergency; Redeem $100 Billion Pledge – COP27 told
(Posted 09th November 2022) COP28 to be held in #Dubai’s Expo City The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has described Climate Change as a “global emergency”, and has urged the developed world to redeem a thirteen (13) year old pledge to make available $100 billion annually […]
TravelComments.com – Mack Air & South West Aviation to offer flights services across Zimbabwe!
(Posted 09th November 2022) Mack Air, the first private commercial operator in Botswana to hold both scheduled and non-scheduled licenses, has announced a collaboration with South West Aviation, an air charter service in Zimbabwe. Through this relationship, the two companies aim to jointly create new flight services linking Mack Air’s established Botswana network, with a new and expansive network service across Zimbabwe. […]
#KenyaAirways strike set to end Wednesday morning at 06.00 hrs EAT
(Posted 08th November 2022) Following a ruling by Kenya’s Labour and Industrial Relations Court earlier today has KALPA, short for the Kenya Airline Pilots Association, issued a statement to the effect that strike action against Kenya Airways will cease as of 06.00 hrs EAT on Wednesday morning. The court ruling, besides […]
