#AFRAA releases the latest African airlines’ performance updates
(Posted 03rd November 2022) According to the European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC), new Covid-19 Omicron sub-variant, BQ1.1 have been identified by the WHO and is currently present in 29 countries. This is likely to drive another increase in Covid-19 cases. In Asia and China in particularly, the virus is still […]
Hunger and malnutrition being driven by climate crisis and conflict in #SouthSudan
(Posted 03rd November 2022) Hunger and malnutrition are on the rise across the flood, drought, and conflict-affected areas of South Sudan, with some communities likely to face starvation if humanitarian assistance is not sustained and climate adaptation measures are not scaled-up, the United Nations warned today. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase […]
#AKWAABA – ‘The Royal Tour’ shown at West Africa’s most important tourism show
(Posted 03rd November 2022) The Tanzania High Commission in Abuja-Nigeria, on 31st of October 2022, showcased, “Tanzania The Royal Tour Film”, during the18th Akwaaba Africa Travel Market, in Lagos, Nigeria. The event hosted over 500 participants and key stakeholders in the tourism, hospitality and aviation sectors across Africa and MENA […]
#ClimateChange: Continued global inaction is the harsh reality for communities at the frontlines of the climate crisis
(Posted 03rd November 2022) The year between Glasgow and Sharm el-Sheikh saw worsening heatwaves, droughts, and floods all over the world. In nearly every case, the most vulnerable, the poorest, and those least responsible for the climate crisis paid the greatest price. Floods in Pakistan displaced 33 million people and […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 03rd 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
Hopes are high now that new Kenyan government will complete coast hospitality college
(Posted 03rd November 2022) Reports from the Kenya coast speak of renewed optimism that the Ronald Ngala Utalii College will get a boost from the new government and complete construction by mid of next year. The facility was long in the planning and long in the making, as construction got […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news updates
(Posted 02nd November 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Standard Bank Plans to Enter Morocco, Expand in North Africa Morocco World News Johannesburg-based Standard Bank has announced its plans to expand into North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Egypt. Africa’s largest lender by assets plans to enter the continent’s biggest economies […]
#KenyaAirways – Strike or No Strike, that is now the question
(Posted 02nd November 2022) As reported by ATCNews before has the Kenya Airline Pilots Association, in short KALPA served a strike notice on the company in October (https://atcnews.org/strike-clouds-over-kenyaairways-as-pilots-union-gives-notice-of-intended-labour-action/). Kenya Airways, in deep financial troubles and looking at an uncertain future, after the Kenyan government has changed course and taken a planned […]
#EthiopianAirlines adds Bulawayo as third destination in #Zimbabwe
(Posted 02nd November 2022) Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, has launched a new flight to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, via Victoria Falls starting from 30th of October 2022. Ethiopian has started four weekly flights to Bulawayo, a third destination city in Zimbabwe after Harare and Victoria Falls and a third new destination opened after […]
Akagera News July-October 2022
(Posted 02nd November 2022) Hello and welcome to our third newsletter of 2022. The rains are back and most of Akagera is lush and green. Flowers are blooming again and there is an abundance of birds and insects. Over US $1,500,000 of tourism revenue was generated in last quarter making […]
#Hospitality: Quadriga Systems Limited to be acquired by HSG Holding
(Posted 02nd November 2022) HSG Holdings announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the EMEA leading hospitality technology provider, Quadriga Systems Limited, in a transaction that will enable Quadriga to support its market expansion across the region and introduce expanded cloud based, data centric sets of solutions […]
#AFRAA prepares to launch the History of African Aviation publication
(Posted 02nd November 2022) AFRAA has the pleasure to inform you that they are preparing to launch the History of African Aviation Report at the side-lines of the 54th AFRAA Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Summit on 12 December 2022 in Dakar – Senegal. The History of Aviation Report by AFRAA is […]
#IATA says Convenience is Top Priority for Passengers Post Pandemic
(Posted 02nd November 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2022 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), showing that travelers top concerns for travel in the post-COVID crisis period are focused on simplification and convenience. “Travel during COVID-19 was complex, cumbersome and time consuming due to government-imposed travel requirements. […]
#Virunga News Updates
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Africa’s Conservation Leaders Forge a Path for the Future of Grassroots Conservation at Tusk Roundtable, Attended by the Prince of Wales
(Posted 02nd November 2022) Africa’s conservation leaders have come together at St James’ Palace to accelerate growth in the sector across the continent. Following last night’s prestigious Tusk Conservation Awards, the roundtable pooled a wealth of expertise and created opportunity for pan-African leaders to collaborate, develop knowledge and devise plans to […]
#Radisson Hotel Group continues to strengthen its presence in Africa
(Posted 02nd November 2022) The Radisson Hotel Group has nearly 100 hotels and 16,000 rooms in operation and under development in Africa. In the last two years alone has the Group opened over 16 hotels in the region and secured over 25 new hotels, representing more than 4,800 additional rooms to […]
#AFRAA’s 54th Annual General Assembly to take place in 5 weeks
(Posted 02nd November 2022) Have you registered for the 54th Annual General Assembly? The African Airlines Association (AFRAA)’s 54th Annual General Assembly and Summit hosted by Air Senegal will be held on 11th – 13th December 2022 at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) in Dakar – Senegal . […]
Marriott International Continues Growth Across Africa with more than 30 Anticipated Hotel Openings by the End of 2024
(Posted 02nd November 2022) From the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum in Taghazout Bay, Morocco, Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 30 hotels and more than 5,000 rooms by the end of 2024. The company’s growth across Africa is largely […]
IHG partners with Msafiri Limited to open Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels across African markets
(Posted 02nd November 2022) The InterContinental Hotel Group has signed franchise agreements to rebrand three properties across Tanzania and Kenya to join the IHG portfolio of brands. The move sees IHG Hotels & Resorts swiftly expand its presence across Africa as the continent’s profile continues to grow. Holiday Inn Nairobi […]
#Airlink is increasing its Latin American marketing and sales presence
(Posted 02nd November 2022) Airlink has appointed AVIAREPS as its General Sales Agents (GSA) in Latin America to promote its convenient schedule of flights which serve an unparalleled network of routes currently connecting 45 destinations throughout Southern Africa. AVIAREPS will represent and raise Airlink’s brand visibility in the three new markets, […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana voted one of the ten friendliest countries in the world!
(Posted 02nd November 2022) As part of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, the readers of the travel magazine also voted for the countries they consider to be home to the friendliest people and Botswana secured a top 10 spot. The Southern African country was voted… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: eThekwini Municipality has opened more beaches in Durban as water quality improves!
(Posted 02nd November 2022) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday (01 November 2022) announced the re-opening of more beaches in Durban following improved water quality standards. The decision to open these beaches was taken after recent water tests conducted by experts confirmed that beach water is at […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Annual conservation tariff increase for National Parks in the Cape Region!
(Posted 02nd November 2022) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the annual conservation tariff increase for National Parks in South Africa’s Cape Region. The annual conservation tariffs for Agulhas National Park, Bontebok National Park, Table Mountain National Park, Tankwa Karoo National Park, and West Coast National Park increased as of 01 November 2022 and will be applicable until 31 October […]
#BrusselsAirlines shows strong growth in Q3
(Posted 02nd November 2022) The Belgian airline will repay state loan early and grow strongly in 2023 Brussels Airlines closes its third quarter of 2022 at 51 million euro, which is the highest quarterly result in its 20-year history. In addition, the airline will repay the state loan early, by the […]
#Nairobi’s #JKIA once again in line for second runway as Ruto government eyes revival of Project Greenfield
(Posted 23rd October 2022) Reports are emerging from Kenya that the new government, in yet another major departure from the policies of the previous government, is eyeing a revival of the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the country’s main gateway to Africa and the world. After presiding over an expensive launch party in May […]
#RwandAir in landing mishap at Kamembe Airport
(Posted 23rd October 2022) A RwandAir turboprop DHC8-400 yesterday suffered a runway excursion when landing at the Kamembe Airport (IATA:KME / ICAO:HRZA) in Cyangugu after a domestic flight (WB601) from Kigali. The airport’s single runway is only just shy of 1.500 mtrs length, enough according to Q400 specifications to land this kind of turboprop aircraft […]
FREE: New AviAssist magazine available for download
(Posted 21st October 2022) Your free self-paced training We thought you’d like to know that the latest of Africa’s only aviation safety promotion magazine is now available for download. After all, 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 […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 21st October 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 by […]
Much of #SouthSudan under flood water
(Posted 21st October 2022) UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urging international support for humanitarian efforts in South Sudan in the face of record-breaking rains and floods for a fourth consecutive year, and the threat of worse to come as the climate crisis accelerates. Two-thirds of the country is currently experiencing flooding. Over 900,000 people […]
#Amazon acquires 10 A333 freighters
(Posted 21st October 2022) Amazon Air has signed a firm agreement to lease ten A330-300P2F freighters from Altavair, taking advantage of the A330’s capacity and economics to help fulfil its one-day delivery promise to Amazon Prime customers. The aircraft will be operated for Amazon by Hawaiian Airlines, which has had A330s as a key element […]
