#Virunga News Updates
(Posted 02nd November 2022)
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 […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa to launch a pilot implementation of its new online traveller declaration!
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released a new press release regarding its new online traveller declaration. During November 2022, SARS will launch a pilot implementation of an electronic online portal for travellers to make declarations on a voluntary basis, well ahead of their arrival or departure to/from South Africa. This pilot will initially […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 21st October 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Zambezi Grande, a family-owned luxury lodge opens on the banks of the Zambezi River
(Posted 21st October 2022) The Zambezi Grande, a family-owned, luxury boutique lodge on the banks of the Zambezi River in Zambia has opened, bordering Zambia’s Lower Zambezi National Park. The new lodge is one of the most sophisticated and luxurious along this game-filled stretch of the mighty Zambezi River, an idyllic home base for exploring […]
#S!TE launches today in #DaresSalaam
(Posted 21st October 2022) The 6th edition of Swahili International Tourism Expo (S!TE) 2022 will be held from today October 21st to 23rd 2022 at Mlimani City Conference centre, Dar es Salaam Tanzania’s commercial capital located along the coastline of Tanzania, focusing on inbound and outbound travel to Africa and is expected to draw hundreds of tourism and travel […]
Meaningful Tourism Awards: ITB Asia witnesses 18 award winners
(Posted 21st October 2022) The second day of the ITB ASIA 2022, the biggest tourism fair in Asia, began with the announcementof the Meaningful Tourism Award 2022 winners during a panel discussion about this new paradigmfor the development of hospitality and tourism. The discussion was supported by visitBerlin andincluded three representatives of award-winning companies and […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 20th October 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Strike clouds over #KenyaAirways as pilots union gives notice of intended labour action
(Posted 19th October 2022) The management of Kenya Airways confirmed this evening that the airline received a strike notice from KALPA, the Kenya Airline Pilots Association. While the airline’s management denies that it is aware of any pending disputes did the pilots union clearly have a different understanding of the situation between the two parties. […]
#Lesotho operationalises Tourism Levy
(Posted 19th October 2022) The Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Retšelisitsoe Nko has expressed gratitude that the Tourism Levy Act, of 2006 became operational on October 01st, 2022, after 15 years of its amendment. The Lesotho Tourism Levy is a tax paid by tourists for specific travel and tourism services offered […]
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 19th October 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS United States (U.S.) AFRICOM Commander Makes First Visit to Morocco, Praises United States (U.S.)-Morocco Security Partnership African BusinessU.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the highest-ranking U.S. military official focused on Africa, praised the strength of the U.S.-Morocco security partnership during his first visit to the Kingdom since becoming the head of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 19th 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 […]
TravelComments.com – Swakopmund/Walvis Bay: MR44 renamed to Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway!
Namibia has renamed the MR44, which runs behind Dune 7 and connects the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund in the Erongo Region. The dual lane Main Road (MR) was renamed after Hifikepunye Pohamba, the second president of Namibia. The Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway starts… READ MORE
#AFRAA 54th Annual General Assembly and Summit – Registration is Open
(Posted 19th October 2022) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA)’s 54th Annual General Assembly and Summit hosted by Air Senegal will be held on 11th – 13th of December 2022 at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou Diouf (CICAD) in Dakar – Senegal . This year’s AGA is being hosted by Air Senegal under the theme, “Acing the Roadmap to Sustainable […]
Both #Nairobi airports to be closed for some hours tomorrow, 20th October
(Posted 19th October 2022) Both major airlines at Wilson Airport, Safarilink and Air Kenya, have advised that the airport will be closed tomorrow, 20th of October, between 1000hrs to 1600hrs while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will be closed from 1100hrs to 1230hrs East African Time. This is to facilitate aerial displays by Kenya’s Air Force on the […]
