TravelComments.com – South Africa: Africa’s first “Time Out Market” to open in Cape Town!
The first Time Out Market in Africa is set to open in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2023. Time Out Market is the world’s first editorially curated food and cultural market, bringing a city’s best chefs, restaurateurs and unique cultural experiences together under one roof. The first Time Out Market opened in 2014 in a […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 19th 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
#Airbus bags follow on order of 35 A320Neo’s
(Posted 19th October 2022) Jet2.com has placed an incremental order for 35 A320neo aircraft taking its total commitment to the Family to 98 aircraft. The latest agreement comes just over a year since Jet2.com placed its first order for 36 A321neo in August 2021, followed by further commitments thereby securing its growth needs as demand continues […]
Access Your Virtual Link – #AFTLF Link Registration
(Posted 19th October 2022) Thank you for registering to attend the 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards 2022. We look forward to seeing you. It will be an exciting and memorable experience not to be missed. Find your link to attend Webinar Registration Click Here to Access Your Link Description: 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards 2022 Date: 24th […]
IATA World Passenger Symposium to Focus on Putting the Customer First
(Posted 19th October 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 1-3 November 2022 in Bahrain with Gulf Air as the host airline. “Like any business, airlines are most successful when they […]
#PoriniMaraCamp receives award for Kenya’s Leading Tented Camp
(Posted 19th October 2022) Porini Mara Camp has won the trophy as Kenya’s Leading Tented Safari Camp at the World Travel Awards at a colorful ceremony at Kenyatta International Convention Centre Nairobi, Kenya last Saturday night. For over 30 years has Porini / Gamewatchers been committed to protecting habitat for wildlife and supporting the local communities while providing […]
#MatthewWeihs says: Leave your tie behind for the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum 2022
(Posted 19th October 2022) In 2 weeks, the luxurious Fairmont Taghazout Bay, a five-star beach resort close to Agadir will be hosting the 10th edition of the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum. As an #AHIF delegate, you will have the opportunity to loosen your tie and enjoy the views of sandy ocean beaches, whilst engaging in high-level discussions and networking with […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 18th 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
#Fastjet remains committed to supporting tourism with flights between #VictoriaFalls and #Maun / #Botswana
(Posted 18th October 2022) Ranked as one of Africa’s Top 10 Best Airlines for 2022 by Skytrax, Fastjet says it is committed to tourism development in Southern Africa. In an interview during Sanganai/Hlanganai Tourism Expo, Fastjet Zimbabwe spokesperson Mr Nunurai Ndawana said the recent Skytrax award reaffirms the airline’s commitment to the development of tourism. The Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo is […]
#AuricAir of #Tanzania again winner of WTA Award in 2022
(Posted 18th October 2022) For the 7th time in a row has Auric Air scooped the coveted ‘Best Domectic Safari Airline’ award at the recently held World Travel Awards, which took place in Nairobi / Kenya. Said the company upon receiving the good news: ‘It is a privilege to earn this distinguished award once more. […]
#BrusselsAirport’s latest news updates
#BRU is the home base for Belgian flag carrier #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 18th October 2022) The reopening of the KMSKA After 11 years of rebuilding the time has finally come! The Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp has reopened its doors. Since September 24th, you can visit the historic building with a world collection of […]
More key corporate support for the 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2022
(Posted 18th October 2022) Protea Hotel by Marriott Gaborone Masa Square supports the 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum 2022 The Protea Hotel Marriott Masa Square has partnered with Africa Tourism Partners and is offering a favourable rate for delegates’ stay in Gaborone when attending the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards from 24th to 26th of October 2022, […]
#ATTA announces new board appointments and more …
(Posted 18th October 2022) Having completed his term of office from 2020 – 2022, John Corse (Managing Director ofSerengeti Balloon Safaris) retired on 30th of September 2022. The Board would like to thank John for his tireless work, steering the association throughextremely difficult and uncharted waters over the pandemic. His experience and wise council ismuch […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 17th 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 […]
#BrusselsAirlines good labour relations set to keep the airline flying
(Posted 17th October 2022) The Belgian flag carrier, Brussels Airlines, has once again shown its capacity and willingness to constructively engage with its social partners, discuss issues and find solutions, to avoid labour action such as strikes. Said Maaike Andries, Spokesperson for Brussels Airlines: “Over the summer the management and social partners of Brussels Airlines […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyNamibia launches flights to Walvis Bay!
Namibian privately-owned airline FlyNamibia has annunced that it will launch a new service to the coastal town of Walvis Bay in the Erongo Region of Namibia. The airline is set to operate three weekly nonstop flights on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Walvis Bay International Airport (WVB) in Walvis […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 17th 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
#FlySafair gets nod from Air Services Licensing Council of South Africa for #Nairobi flights
(Posted 17th October 2022) FlySafair, one of the few survivors of the cull South African aviation has seen in the recent past, was granted route rights for Nairobi by South Africa’s ASL Council. The airline was reportedly also granted rights to fly to Windhoek, Gaborone, Lusaka and Livingstone and Bulawayo, with one notably more exotic […]
#UgandaAirlines switches departures back to Terminal 1B in #Nairobi
(Posted 17th October 2022) Effective immediately has Uganda Airlines returned to the newly refurbished and modernized Terminal 1B at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. In fact was Uganda Airlines the first carrier to handle departing passengers upon the reopening of the terminal, earning them a special recognition by the Kenya Airport Authority. Kenya Airports […]
#Baobab and #Pollmans score big at World Travel Awards 2022 Africa and Indian Ocean Region
By Kennedy Uduny (Posted 16th October 2022) The stars of travel, tourism and hospitality aligned at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya to find out who amongst them had won the industry’s ultimate annual honours. A capacity audience of 400 VIP guests, industry figureheads and media were in attendance for a sensational World Travel Awards […]
#Kenya’s #TwigaTours does it again as company scoops two major trophies at World Travel Awards ceremony in #Nairobi
(Posted 16th October 2022) Minaz Manji and his team – which includes his family – were back on stage last night at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, where the World Travel Awards for Africa and the Indian Ocean region were announced at a gala ceremony. At the 2022 edition of the World Travel Awards has […]
World Travel Awards for #Africa and the #IndianOcean see the Who is Who of tourism and hospitality assemble in #Nairobi
(Posted 16th October 2022) The VIP event room at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, the venue for the 2022 World Travel Awards for Africa and the Indian Ocean, was packed to capacity by an illustrious crowd, representing the very best of Africa’s hospitality, aviation and tourism industry. Kenya was crowned as ‘Africa’s Leading Destination 2022‘ […]
2023 Tropic Air 10to4 – SAVE THE DATE!
(Posted 15th October 2022) AT LAST THE WAIT IS OVER! THE 22ND ANNUAL TROPIC AIR 10TO4 MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 24TH TO 26TH OF FEBRUARY 2023 Calling all MOUNTAIN BIKE FRIENDS You are so going to love this! In 2023, the slopes of Mount Kenya and the beautiful Borana Conservancy will be offering not […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 14th 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 […]
Rusinga Festival 2022 – Live Again: Celebrating a People Reborn
(Posted 14th October 2022) “Rusinga Festival is an occasion for us to reflect other aspects of the Suba culture including music, dance, attire, crafts and other cultural expressions which can be exploited to enrich the lives of the people of Rusinga Island and the people of our country as a whole.” said Amb. (Dr). Amina Mohamed EGH […]
#Laikipia Forum Focus Newsletter: September Edition, 2022
(Posted 14th October 2022) September Edition 2022 WATER GRASSROOT VOICES KEY IN PROMOTING GOOD WATER GOVERNANCE The Mount Kenya Ewaso Water partnership and Kenya Water and Sanitation Civil Society Network begin implementation of the Water Governance Support Programme II in the greater Laikipia region this week. Article continues here EMU-SACCO’S CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS […]
Sub-Saharan Africa: Living on The Edge
(Posted 14th October 2022) Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to grow by 3.6 percent in 2022 – more than one percentage point slower than 2021 mainly due to a worldwide slowdown, tighter financial conditions, and volatile commodity prices. Rising food and energy prices are striking at the region’s most vulnerable, and public debt and inflation are […]
New routes for Safair and looking towards further connecting West and Central Africa
(Posted 14th October 2022) AviaDev Insight The podcast dedicated to the African aviation industry, bringing prominent industry voices to the table to establish the “ground truth” in an informal and candid fashion. Subscribe to hear new podcasts PODCAST: Previewing a new route and looking towards further connecting West and Central Africa PODCAST: New routes on the […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa introduces a new “Traveller Pass” for everyone entering or leaving South Africa!
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that South Africa is set to introduce an online traveller declaration system to simplify passenger movement at South African airports. The new system requires all travellers, including South African citizens and residents, children and infants, leaving or entering South Africa by air to… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 14th 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
