Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 26th May 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSBiden eyes September UN session for US – Africa summitThe Africa ReportUS President Joe Biden is tentatively looking to host African leaders in Washington in mid-September as time rapidly runs out for him to hold his promised follow-up to the 2014 Leaders Summit this year… Read more>> Pentagon Taps Next Commander […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 25th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview529.286.782 Cases and 6.304.663 Deaths as of 25th of May 2022 499.870.815 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Increased shark activity along the coastline of the Southern Cape & the Eastern Cape!
South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), a voluntary non-profit organization tasked with saving lives through drowning prevention in South Africa, local Municipalities along the Southern Cape and Eastern Cape coastline and marine authorities are appealing to coastal users, in particular bathers, paddlers, surfers, body boarders and kite boarders, to exercise caution due to increased […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 25th May 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 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 24th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview528.504.980 Cases and 6.302.373 Deaths as of 24th of May 2022 498.899.266 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]
#Radisson Hotel Group debuts in #SouthSudan with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel in #Juba
(Posted 24th May 2022) The Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its arrival in South Sudan with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Juba, the country’s first internationally branded 5-star hotel. Located in Juba, the fast-growing capital and largest city of South Sudan on the White Nile River, Radisson Blu Hotel, Juba (https://bit.ly/3GaoCQo) […]
# Aviation – Are sustainability and growth compatible in air travel today?
(Posted 24th May 2022) By Yann Cabaret, CEO of SITA for Aircraft, SITA The current turbulent economic environment is undoubtedly adding fresh challenges for aviation, an industry still recovering from the devastating impacts of COVID-19. Operating on reduced margins and with an ambitious carbon net-zero goal by 2050 to achieve, can the industry feasibly ensure […]
Global Hotel Alliance reports strong upswing in business
(Posted 24th May 2022) Hotel brands in the UAE and Maldives dominate revenues; spend per stay and average length of stay exceed pre-pandemic levels, and domestic stays bounce back to 2019 volumes UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has reported a strong resurgence in Q1 room revenues, showing increased momentum […]
#VirungaNationalPark News Updates
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#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 24th May 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
4th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit and Innovation Challenge to take place in #Namibia
(Posted 24th May 2022) YOU ARE INVITED TO THEAFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM SUMMIT Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with the UNWTO, BDO, and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Namibia invites you and your organisation to participate in the 4th edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (https://youthtourismsummit.com). The three (3) day event […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 23rd of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview527.839.822 Cases and 6.300.934 Deaths as of 23rd of May 2022 498.102.789 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]
#KaribuKiliFair2022 – 10 days to go
(Posted 23rd May 2022) 10 DAYS TO GO !KARIBU-KILIFAIR is back and held from June 03rd to 05th, 2022 at Magereza Ground – Arusha / Tanzania. Exhibitors stands are fully booked, while BUYERS can still register free on our website until Thursday, May 16th, 2022. On site registration for BUYERS is TSH 50,000 for 3 […]
TravelComments.com – “Go2 Traveller Transfers”: New hop-on hop-off passenger transport service in Namibia!
Namibian hospitaliy company Gondwana Collection has launched a daily hop-on hop-off transport service in Namibia. The new service, which is bookable since 20 May 2022, and operational as from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – UK: Virgin Atlantic to resume flights between London Cape Town!
British airline Virgin Atlantic has announced that it resumes flights to Cape Town in South Africa. The airline suspended fligts to the Mother City during the Covid-19 pandemic and is now planning to return from… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Limpopo’s first National Botanical Garden has been launched!
South Africa’s Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has officially launched the Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden in the far northeastern corner of Limpopo on 22 May 2022. The site is the first in the province and supplements the national network of botanical gardens in South Africa by contributing approximately 82 hectares of […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 23rd May 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Barrows Hotel Enterprises set for new airport hotel in #Lagos #Nigeria
(Posted 22nd May 2022) Barrows (www.BarrowsHotels.com?), the provider of hotel investment and advisory services for hotels in the Middle East and Africa, is developing a new 4-star International Airport Business Hotel in Lagos Nigeria. The expected start of construction of this project is February 2023 and will be fully financed through the issuance of a […]
#AviaDevAfrica2022 releases the event programme
(Posted 22nd May 2022) AviaDev Africa is pleased to unveil its agenda for 2022, bringing together leading industry speakers alongside unique networking opportunities, uniting the industry and driving increased connectivity.AviaDev attracts representatives from across Africa and internationally. Airlines attending include: Airlink, Air Belgium, Air Botswana, Air France, Air Zimbabwe, Africa World Airlines, Alfa Airlines, ASKY, Astral […]
Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) Returns to Morocco
(Posted 22nd May 2022) The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) will return as an in-person event in 2022, taking place on o2nd to 04th of November, at the luxurious Fairmont Taghazout Bay, a five-star resort with leisure and business facilities, next to Agadir. AHIF is Africa’s premier meeting place of leaders in the hospitality sector, […]
Houston Marketing offering #SpotlightWorkshop in #DaresSalaam to promote travel to #Uganda while announcing more workshops for 2022
(Posted 22nd May 2022) Hello Ugandan Tourism friends, I would like to invite you to exhibit at Spotlight Travel Expo in DAR on 12th of July. I am sure Tanzania and Dar es Salaam in particular is an important source market for Uganda both for corporate travel and leisure The focus of this TravelExpo will […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 20th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview526.114.048 Cases and 6.297.640 Deaths as of 20th of May 2022 495.886.323 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 20th May 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 – Covid-19: Malawi introduces new entry requirements for travellers!
Malawi is lifting the mandatory Covid-19 PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated incoming travellers. This is according to a press statement by the country’s Presidential Task Force on Corona Virus, issued on 19 May 2022. The new entry requlations become effective on 01 June 2022. The following will be travel requirements for incoming travellers:… READ […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 19th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview525.333.629 Cases and 6.296.018 Deaths as of 19th of May 2022 495.127.700 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.19 percent Note: Some […]
#AVIAssist offers new aviation courses
(Posted 19th May 2022) Safety resources for the African aviation industry since 1995 Independent | Non-profit | Innovative REGISTER TODAY FOR A PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE COURSE The Foundation is pleased to announce resumption of its highly praised classroom courses in September. If you book before the 1st of August, you get a US$50 discount! Surprised about our […]
#AWIEFAwards2022 – Nominations are invited
(Posted 19th May 2022) Submit your nomination now for the 2022 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards, which recognise, honour and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa and across various industry sectors for their achievements and contribution to the continent’s inclusive economic growth and social development. You can either self-nominate or nominate someone else. […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 19th May 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSReversing Trump, Biden acts to deploy US troops to SomaliaAP NewsPresident Joe Biden signed an order Monday to redeploy hundreds of US troops to Somalia to counter the Islamic extremist rebel group al-Shabab, an effort that American military leaders said had been hampered by President Donal Trump’s late-term decision to […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Namibia Wildlife Resorts reduces losses by 44%!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has annouced that it has reduced its losses from N$174 million in 2020 to N$97 million in the 2021 financial year, a reduction of 44% or N$77 million. According to NWR, the improved performance is attributed […]
TravelComments.com – Plettenberg Bay: Great White Shark spotted in Keurbooms River! (video)
South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI), a voluntary non-profit organization tasked with saving lives through drowning prevention in South Africa, and the Bitou Municipality are warning the public of a 3.5-metre Great White Shark that was spotted in the Keurbooms River in Plettenberg Bay on 18 May 2022. The shark was discovered by the […]
