President Ramkalawan visits coastal rehabilitation and infrastructure projects
(Posted 30th November 2022) President Wavel Ramkalawan yesterday conducted visits at key locations on Mahé of project at Beau Vallon, Corgat Estate, Anse Gaulette as well as the Baie Lazare Police Station. The purpose of the visits was to view first-hand how far the mitigation projects were being implemented and discuss pertinent […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route: Several beaches in Mossel Bay closed due to possible oil spill!
(Posted 30th November 2022) The Mossel Bay Municipality announed on 29 November 2022 that several beaches along the Garden Route in Mossel Bay have been closed to the public. The Blue Flags will not be raised at any of the Blue Flag beaches in Mossel Bay until the beaches are safe againfor public use. The Municipality was being notified on 28 […]
#Zambia Tourism News – Courtesy of #KafuntaSafaris
(Posted 30th November 2022) HomeAvailability & PricingLatestContact Us Welcome to our Newsletter It’s undeniable… time is fleeting. We are now heading into the last month of our safari season. Our remote camps, Three Rivers and Island, have already closed, and now we’re a hop away from Christmas and New Year celebrations at Kafunta River Lodge. I can’t […]
The Winners Special – 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2022
(Posted 30th November 2022) The Winners Special – 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2022 Outstanding Accommodation Facility / Group Award Accommodation facility with best world class facilities, quality standards, service excellence provided to guests and sustainable practices (i.e. green credentials, decent employment practices, staff development opportunities) in Africa. Small operations are […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 30th 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
IATA Calls on Denmark and Iceland to Revoke Planned ATC Rate Hikes
(Posted 29th November 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on both the Danish and Icelandic Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) to revoke the planned increases in air traffic charges set to come into effect on 01st of January 2023. On average, the fees paid by airlines for crossing the airspace […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Thirteen beaches are currently open for swimming!
(Posted 29th November 2022) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has announced the re-opening of additional three beaches in Durban following improvements in water quality. The decision to open the beaches was taken after experts conducted water tests which confirmed that beach water quality had improved to an acceptable […]
Brussels Airport puts on the Christmas decorations
(Posted 29th November 2022) The unique winter experience It’s that time again! Christmas is back in the country and Belgium’s Christmas markets are ready to welcome you with a delicious hot chocolate, a fiery shot of gin or a tasty mulled wine. For young and old, with friends or family, nothing […]
Croatia Airlines signs firm order for six A220 aircraft
(Posted 29th November 2022) Croatia Airlines, Croatia’s national flag carrier based in Zagreb, has signed a firm order for six A220-300 aircraft. Croatia Airlines plans to lease an additional nine A220s, taking its total commitment for the type to 15. The A220s will replace previous generation aircraft in the company’s fleet, reducing operating […]
WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards 2023 Entries are open!
(Posted 29th November 2022) The Africa Travel Week is calling all sustainability champions, changemakers, movers, and shakers to enter the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards 2023 as applications are now open for entries. This is your chance to be recognised as a leader in responsible tourism and to put your company on the world […]
#VirungaNationalPark Needs Your Help
(Posted 29th November 2022)
Is #Airlink switching the St. Helena flights to Cape Town?
(Posted 29th November 2022) Information is emerging that the twice weekly flights by Airlink from Johannesburg via Windhoek / Walvis Bay to the island of St. Helena may soon take off from Cape Town. The island government is reportedly in discussions with Airlink about the change which could take effect as soon […]
#Seychelles no longer requires C19 PCR test or vaccination certificate as #AirSeychelles set to launch #Almaty flights
(Posted 29th November 2022) Given the sharp fall in Covid19 cases in the Seychelles, presently only 193 persons are counted as infected but all without hospitalisation, has the Seychelles government, effective 01st of December, lifted all related travel requirements such as a negative PCR test and/or C19 vaccination certificates. HOWEVER, anyone arriving […]
#EU Mission in #Uganda extends deadline for tourism support applications
(Posted 29th November 2022) Dear colleagues of the hospitality and tourism sector in Uganda. The Mission of the European Union has issued the following notice for distribution to the local tourism and hospitality industry which www.ATCNews.org is happy to re-broadcast. The notice is about the extension of the “EU-UDB tourism recovery facility” […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 28th 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
#POATE2023 dates confirmed
(Posted 29th November 2022) www.ATCNews.org has learned that Uganda’s main international tourism trade show, the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, in short known as POATE, will take place from 08th to the 11th of February next year. This will be the sixth such trade show and buyers from across Africa and […]
Lapalala Wilderness School new environmentally friendly campus officially opens
(Posted 29th November 2022) More than 30 years after the Lapalala Wilderness School was founded by Clive Walker and Dale Parker, it officially opened its doors to the new school building last Saturday, 26th of November 2022. The superb eco-built campus has been funded by the Parker family and the Mapula Trust, under […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways returns to Windhoek, Namibia!
(Posted 29th November 2022) South African Airways (SAA) is set to resume flights to Windhoek in Namibia before the start of the festive season 2022/23. The airline has announced that it will launch two daily direct fligths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: MyCiTi Airport Service suspended as from 01st of December 2022!
(Posted 29th November 2022) The City of Cape Town has announced that the MyCiTi Airport Service (A01 Airport – Civic Centre route) will be suspended as from 01 December 2022. According to the City, the low number of passengers making use of the service between the MyCiTi Airport bus station right outside the main Airport terminal of Cape Town International […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 27th 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 […]
#AviAssist’s latest news
(Posted 28th November 2022) Welcome to positive change 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 achieving that. This quarterly newsletter is part of the Foundation’s effort to support you in playing your part as a […]
Maletsunyane Braai Festival Boosts Tourism Sector
(Posted 28th November 2022) The Maletsunyane Braai Festival contributes towards the development of the tourism sector in the country and creates employment, particularly for communities based in the area. This was stated by Lesotho Tourism Development Corporation (LTDC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Retšelisitsoe Nko at a press briefing held at LTDC premises […]
CITES under fire as poaching on the rise, but COP19 downgrades status of southern white rhino
(Posted 28th November 2022) In a major setback to rhino conservation in Africa, the proposal to downgrade the status of southern white rhino from Appendix I to Appendix II was accepted at the 19th Conference of Parties (COP19), causing an outcry of outrage by conservationists. The COP19, organised by Convention on International […]
Cites again refuses Zimbabwe’s request to sell ivory
(Posted 28th November 2022) The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites) secretariat has once again thrown out Zimbabwe’s – and also South Africa’s, Namibia’s and Botswana’s – request to sell its ivory stockpile. Between 1979 and 1989, the number of African elephants plummeted from approximately 1.2 […]
World’s First – Rolls-Royce runs a modern aero engine on hydrogen
(Posted 28th November 2022) Rolls-Royce and easyJet today confirmed they have set a new aviation milestone with the world’s first run of a modern aero engine on hydrogen. The ground test was conducted on an early concept demonstrator using green hydrogen created by wind and tidal power. It marks a major step […]
#Airbus Summit to take place on 30th of November and 01st of December 2022
(Posted 28th November 2022) The 2022 edition of the Airbus Summit will take place over two days on 30th of November and 01st of December. Building on the momentum of the 2021 Summit, this year’s event will seek to showcase the tangible progress and achievements made by the aerospace sector as it gathers […]
#Fastjet announces appointment of ‘Travel Trends’ as GSA in #Maun / #Botswana
(Posted 28th November 2022) Fastjet Zimbabwe confirms the appointment of Travel Trends as the official General Sales Agent (GSA) providing sales support for Maun in Botswana. Travel Trends will be responsible for building a dynamic and proactive sales approach that will drive sales, marketing, and Customer Service support to all our customers and […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino poaching figures!
(Posted 28th November 2022) According to the spokesperson of the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda, Namibia has lost at least 63 rhinos to poaching, of which 41 are black rhinos and 22 are white rhinos, since the beginning of 2022. This year’s poaching cases include 26 rhinos poached in… READ MORE
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 28th 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
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 25th 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 […]
