TravelComments.com – Namibia introduces entry fees for Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park!
(Posted 14th November 2022) The Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has announced that it is currently upgrading recreational facilites and the infrastructure at Dune 7 in the Dorob National Park in Namibia’s Erongo Region. The exisiting… READ MORE
Members of European Parliament to push for ambitious outcome at COP27 in Egypt
(Posted 14th November 2022) A European Parliament delegation arrives in Egypt today to participate in the COP27, where they will meet with key parties to the negotiations. An official delegation from the European Parliament are in Egypt this week to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference, COP27, taking place in Sharm […]
#Capa’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 14th 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 – South African Airways resumes flights to Victoria Falls!
(Posted 13th November 2022) South African Airways (SAA) has announced the resumption of flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The airline will operate… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: iSimangaliso Wetland Park in KwaZulu-Natal to increase gate & activity permit fees!
(Posted 13th November 2022) The iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority has announced the annual price increase of gate tariffs and activity permits. Effective 01 December 2022, the entry tariffs for iSimangaliso Wetland Park will increase by approximately 8%. New fees for international visitors will also be introduced… READ MORE
“Retreat on The Albertine Rift Ecosystems and Great Apes: Conservation Challenges 2022 to 2050”
Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin www.DiaryofaMuzungu.com (Posted 13th November 2022) This informal conservation retreat is the culmination of a series of events to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Volcanoes Safaris. Today and tomorrow participants will discuss the successes and challenges of the past 25 years of conservation in the Albertine […]
Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport gets the ABEA Award 2022
(In the picture shown is the hotel’s General Manager Lorenzo Baleri on the right and Director of Sales and Marketing Liz Tapawa on the left) (Posted 12th November 2022) The Hilton Garden Inn at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was won the ABEA Award 2022 in the hotel category and also the overall […]
#Laikipia’s latest news update
(Posted 12th November 2022) October Edition 2022 OPEN LETTER FROM THE FORUM’S NEW DIRECTOR CELLINE ACHIENG’ My commitment to environmental and sustainable natural resource management is driven by my love for nature and a clean environment. I feel privileged and delighted as the incoming Partnership Director/Executive Director to lead a team that strives […]
#ColobusConservation’s latest news
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#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 […]
