#WTM2022 – The most important travel event yet?
(Posted 28th September 2022) For the first time at WTM London… Hello ATCNews Readers and WTM visitors, We are thrilled to announce, headline speaker, Steven Bartlett who will be joining us for a Fireside Chat at World Travel Market London. Steven is a renowned entrepreneur, speaker, investor, ‘The Diary of a CEO’ podcast host and BBC’s Dragon’s Den […]
How #IATA Proposes to Safely Transforming to a More Resilient Tomorrow
(Posted 28th September 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that “Emerging Stronger – Safely Transforming to a More Resilient Tomorrow” will be the theme of the 2022 Safety Conference. The event will take place on 25th to the 27th of October in Dubai, UAE, with Emirates as the host airline. “The past two years […]
#IATA’s Dangerous Goods Transport Survey Highlights Challenges
(Posted 28th September 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Labelmaster, and Hazardous Cargo Bulletin, announced the results of their seventh annual 2022 Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook. The survey results underscored the need for greater process consistency, increased automation and more reliable data to facilitate the safe and secure transport of dangerous goods (DG). […]
#Airlink announces investment in #FlyNamibia
(Posted 28th September 2022) Airlink, the independent South African-based airline, is acquiring a 40 percent strategic equity holding in privately-owned Windhoek-based FlyNamibia in an investment which will accelerate Namibia’s post-pandemic recovery and drive the expansion of efficient scheduled airline services to, from and within Namibia. Through this venture, Airlink and FlyNamibia will support Namibia’s National […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa/Namibia: Airlink invests in FlyNamibia!
South African airline Airlink is acquiring 40% strategic equity holding in privately-owned Namibian airline FlyNamibia at an undisclosed monetary sum. The investment is underpinned by a commercial franchise agreement under which FlyNamibia will adopt Airlink’s “4Z” International Air Transport Association (IATA) designator for its ticket sales and scheduled flights, while… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Botswana removes all remaining Covid-19 protocols!
Botswana’s Ministry of Health earlier today (28 September 2022) announced that with immediate effect all remaining Covid-19 protocols in Botswana have been removed. This includes the requirement… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Air France resumes flights between Paris Cape Town!
The flag carrier of France, Air France, is set to resume direct operations to Cape Town in South Africa. The airline will commence seasonal flights between Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town on… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 28th September 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Ballooning over the #Serengeti – where and when is the best place and time to take to the air?
(Posted 28th September 2022) Serengeti Balloon Safaris and Seasons We are often asked, “where is the best place for a balloon safari?” or “when is the best time for a balloon safari?” – short questions but complex answers, so we’ve distilled it for you below: Central Serengeti This is year-round the most consistent and often the most convenient place […]
#Monaco’s Prince Albert set for visit to #Seychelles
(Posted 28th September 2022) The forthcoming expedition of Monaco Explorations in the Western Indian Ocean is part of the commitment of the Principality and its Sovereign within the international community for the protection and sustainable management of the Ocean. First item of the “Monaco Explorations” project endorsed as a contribution to the United Nations Decade […]
Hotel and Tourism Potential, Investors vision for Africa, Eco-tourism, Franchising and the Power of Mega-Events to be discussed at AHIF 2022
(Posted 28th September 2022) The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) is the leading hospitality forum that connects business leaders from the international and local markets. The AHIF 2022 programme will incorporate discussions within the relaxed resort surroundings and will take place in the gardens, around the pool as well as within the conference centre. AHIF brings together the […]
#AASA comments on Jet fuel shortage at Cape Town International Airport
(Posted 28th September 2022) The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) takes note with grave concern of the imposition of jet fuel rations at Cape Town International Airport. These restrictions are now likely to result in disruptions to airline schedules and possibly cancelled flights at a time when the industry and the economycan ill afford […]
High Expectations on Sustainability and Pandemic Preparedness at 41st ICAO Assembly
(Posted 28th September 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges the 41st Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to address top industry issues, including: “The industry’s expectations for the 41st ICAO Assembly are ambitious but realistic given the challenges that we face. For example, governments must learn the lessons of COVID-19 so that the […]
#WorldTourismDay registers the urgent call for sustainability in tourism
By Alain St. Ange (Posted 27th September 2022) The tourism industry that is marked yet again on this 27th September 2022, the day that is recognised as World Tourism Day, had heard calls for the implementation of sustainability in tourism as the world rethinks tourism. Many messages have been aired on this 2022 World Tourism Day, […]
Air Cargo Priorities: Sustainability, Modernization, Safety & People
(Posted 27th September 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted four priorities to build resilience and strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects. The priorities, outlined at the 15th World Cargo Symposium (WCS), which opened in London today are: “Air cargo had a stellar year in 2021 achieving $204 billion in revenues. At present, however, social […]
On #WorldTourismDay – Rethinking tourism and the future of travel
(Posted 27th September 2022) The future of tourism puts people and the planet first As the aviation industry regains momentum and more travelers head back to the air, World Tourism Day returns to focus on the future. This year’s theme, “Rethinking Tourism,” highlights the travel industry’s shift toward putting people and the planet first, where […]
TravelComments.com – Emirates to expand its South Africa schedule!
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will be expanding its schedule to and from South Africa with additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Effective… READ MORE
The final days of Prints for Wildlife
(Posted 27th September 2022) One of 100+ prints for sale during Prints for Wildlife © Marion Payr, Akagera National Park Dear ATCNews Readers and Friends, Today, our team is extending the campaign by two more days. Prints can still be purchased until 28th of September, 2022 at 12am PST (9am CEST on September 29). All proceeds, after […]
Luxury Through A Lens: Introducing our ILTM Africa Exhibitor’s Photography Competition
(Posted 27th September 2022) What is luxury to you? A Louis Vuitton Jenga set or your own private island à la Tyler Perry? In the 16th century, the ultimate splurge for the well- heeled was round, rare and tasty – the now-humble orange. History is full of examples of scarce items that became status symbols […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 27th September 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 28th September 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA 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 […]
#COVID19 – Updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 26th September 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA 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 […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates – Courtesy of #KafuntaSafaris
(Posted 26th September 2022) Welcome to our Newsletter In fact, welcome to our NEW newsletter! It was time for a fresh look, and I hope you will like the new cleaner style. Don’t worry the content won’t change, it is still all about news, stories and lots of images. Oh, and even a chance to win a safari!! […]
TravelComments.com – Angola: TAAG Angola to launch flights to Durban!
The state-owned flag carrier of Angola, TAAG Angola Airlines, is set to launch a new service to South Africa. Effective 17 November 2022, the airline will introduce a three-weekly service between Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) in Luanda and… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards: FlySafair named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa
For the second year in a row, South African airline FlySafair has been named Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa in the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Fastjet (Zimbabwe) came in second in the ranking, followed by Jambojet, fly540 (both Kenya) and Lift, also from South Africa. FlySafair was also named eigth best airline in Africa, […]
TravelComments.com – Airlink & Air Belgium have signed a new commercial agreement!
Belgian charter airline Air Belgium and South African airline Airlink have signed a new commercial agreement. This new partnership means travellers can enjoy the simplicity of purchasing connecting flights on both airlines using a… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 26th September 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Alain St. Ange named as the ‘Most Tourified Person in #Seychelles’
(Posted 26th September 2022) Seychelles, like literally all countries depending on or open to tourism, is celebrating World Tourism Month every September. For the paradise islands of the Seychelles tourism is without doubt the most important economic activity and it is little wonder that one of the locally published magazines, ‘Ozordi Dimans‘ is paying a […]
Introducing: ‘Sayari Dunia – the Sustainable Tourism Foundation’
(Posted 26th September 2022)
In #Zimbabwe it is cranes, helicopters and easy on the brakes: saving 400 elephants from drought
(Posted 26th September 2022) By African-elephant / Stenews A perilous operation to move 3,000 animals across nearly 600 miles of bush is under way in Zimbabwe. One of the biggest single translocations of wildlife in history, Project Rewild Zambezi involves the capture of 400 elephants, 2,000 impala, 70 giraffes, two prides of lions and hundreds […]
