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 […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

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#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 18th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview524.374.327 Cases and 6.293.401 Deaths as of 18th of May 2022 494.316.612 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.20 percent Note: Some […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 18th 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 17th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview523.559.119 Cases and 6.291.622 Deaths as of 17th of May 2022 493.489.377 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.20 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Iziko Museums of South Africa: South African National Gallery in Cape Town closes for four month!

Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will temporarily close the Iziko South African National Gallery (ISANG), housed in the Company’s Garden in Cape Town. The ISANG will close from… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?

(Posted 17th 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
#IATA urges Asia / Pacific states to get on with new updated #COVID19 regulations

(Posted 17th May 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Asia-Pacific states to further ease border measures to accelerate the region’s recovery from COVID-19. “Asia-Pacific is playing catch-up on restarting travel after COVID-19, but there is growing momentum with governments lifting many travel restrictions. The demand for people to travel is clear. As […]
TravelComments.com – Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to museums on International Museum Day!

On Wednesday, 18 May 2021, Iziko Museums of South Africa will be joining the International Museum community in celebrating International Museum Day (IMD), with free entry to Iziko museums sites in Cape Town and half-price entry to the Iziko Planetarium and Digital Dome. The free entry offer excludes… READ MORE
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 16th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview521.395.017 Cases and 6.288.845 Deaths as of 16th of May 2022 491.986.484 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.20 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – USA: Delta Air Lines finally gets approval for South Africa triangle route!

Major US airline Delta Air Lines’s application to fly a triangular route between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta in Georgia and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town via OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg has finally been approved by the South African government. The airline… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation New

(Posted 16th 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
PARK INN BY RADISSON, NAIROBI WESTLANDS COMMEMORATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY

(Posted 16th May 2022) Park Inn by Radisson, Westlands celebrated its 5th anniversary that has taken place at the hotel roof top bar, the Live-Inn Restaurant. To celebrate this day the team had crafted a special delectable menu and anniversary cocktails that mirrors the dedication and passion of delivering memorable experiences for the guests, now […]
#BrusselsAirlines looks back at 20 years of operations while #StarAlliance celebrates its silver jubilee

(Posted 16th May 2022) Star Alliance and its 26-member carriers celebrated the 25th anniversary of the world’s first and leading global airline alliance on Saturday, May 14th, 2022. The alliance was established in 1997 based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service. It continues today by leveraging technology to […]
#AviaDevAfrica’s Girma Wake Aviation Lifetime Achievement Award goes to …

(Posted 16th May 2022) AviaDev Africa, the premier route development event for the continent will be hosting its 2022 episode in the Mother City, Cape Town, South Africa at the end of June. The format will continue to focus on interaction and networking via private prescheduled route development meetings alongside a comprehensive conference programme. With 35+ Airlines […]
AFRAA and AviaPro Consulting Inc. sign MoU

(Posted 16th May 2022) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with AviaPro Consulting Inc. The MoU will provide a framework of cooperation between AFRAA and AviaPro Consulting to support the provision of aviation consulting services in the following areas: Airline network and fleet planning, Sales, pricing and revenue management, […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 13th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview520.023.726 Cases and 6.285.353 Deaths as of 13th of May 2022 474.792.075 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.20 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia extends the current public health measures for a period of 30 days!

Namibia’s President Dr. Hage G. Geingob announced on the occasion of the 43rd Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 13 May 2022 that the current dispensation which came into effect for a period of 29 days from 13 April 2022, will expire at midnight on 15 May 2022. All Covid-19 public health and […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 13th 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 – Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe is facing flight schedule disruptions due to fuel shortages!

The flag carrier of Zimbabwe, Air Zimbabwe, has warned of “an anticipated flight schedule disruption due to Jet A1 fuel shortages”. According to a press statement, the airline’s fuel suppliers have advised of constraints in the movement of Jet A1 fuel. Air Zimbabwe will… READ MORE
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 12th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview519.402.975 Cases and 6.283.146 Deaths as of 12th of May 2022 474.270.009 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.20 percent Note: Some […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 12th 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
Corporate Council on Africa News Update

(Posted 11th May 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONS‘Diplomacy not about just one visit’ – US Deputy Secretary of State’s pledge to engage more with AfricaNews 24From meeting business leaders and entrepreneurs in South Africa, and launching the Global Vaccination initiative in partnership with the Angolan government, to discussing climate change, Gabon, US deputy Secretary of State, Wendy […]
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#IATA welcomes #EASA guidance on mask removal

(Posted 11th May 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) removing its recommendation that masks should be required in-flight. EASA’s updated Aviation Health Safety Protocol, published 11th of May, calls for the mandatory mask rule to be relaxed where rules have been relaxed for other […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa

(Posted 11th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview518.714.171 Cases and 6.280.972 Deaths as of 11th of May 2022 473.580.754 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.21 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Agulhas National Park: The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct is getting an upgrade!

South African National Parks (SANParks) is currently upgrading and renewing the existing Cape Agulhas Lighthouse precinct within Agulhas National Park, in order to provide an improved tourism offering and facilities. The project, which commenced in March 2022 and is expected to be finished in December 2023, includes… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News

(Posted 11th 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 10th of May 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview518.032.954 Cases and 6.278.793 Deaths as of 10th of May 2022 472.842.937 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.21 percent Note: Some […]