#AirSeychelles looks back at a very challenging Year 2021
(Posted 25th March 2022) AIR SEYCHELLES REVIEWS 2021 PERFORMANCE ? Over 20 new charter destinations established? Peak domestic travel recorded in October? Overall increase in cargo handled Amidst the pandemic leading to uncertainties within the aviation industry, Air Seychelles hasdescribed 2021 as a year filled with agility and resilience, following a review of its 2021 […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 25th March 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
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview477.310.240 Cases and 6.130.736 Deaths as of 24th of March 2022 412.392.027 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.28 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zambia eases entry requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers!
According to the Zambia National Public Health Institute (ZNPHI), Zambia has amended the entry requirements for international travellers. The revised guidelines will apply to all international travellers entering the Points of Entry to Zambia effective… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Air Belgium to launch fligths to South Africa!
Belgian charter airline Air Belgium is set to launch flights to South Africa. Effective 14 September 2022, the airline will operate two weekly scheduled direct flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels and… READ MORE
#Conservation: Flipiflopi sets sail again
(Posted 24th March 2022) We’re delighted to share that in February, our MD Ali and founder Ben headed back to Lamu to lead the beautiful, multicoloured Flipflopi on its third expedition. The Flipflopi is the world’s first boat made 100% from recycled plastic waste, which was collected from the beaches of Kenya and then coated in […]
#BreakingNews #Aviation as Mesfin Tasew appointed as new Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines
(Posted 24th March 2022) The Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, as Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group, effective immediately. Mr Mesfin has been a successor to the former CEO of the Airline group, Tewolde GebreMariam whose early retirement request due to health issues […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Windhoek becomes Eurowing Discover’s most frequently served destination!
German leisure carrier Eurowings Discover, owned and operated by the Lufthansa Group, has announced that Windhoek in Namibia is set to become the most frequently served destination in its flight schedule. From 27 March 2022, the airline will increase its offer from five to… READ MORE
#BreakingNews as #AviaDevAfrica2022 shifts from Madagascar to Cape Town
(Posted 24th March 2022) It will be a three times in a row hosting for Cape Town, aka the Mother City of Africa, after the announcement by AviaDev’s Jon Howell a short while ago that the 2022 event will be moved to South Africa. Previously to be hosted by Antananarivo / Madagascar, was the 2020 […]
#BrusselsAirlines: Reconnecting with one’s family is made easy as kids between 2 and 11 year pay only ONE PERCENT of the fare …
(Posted 24th March 2022) Time spent with family, is time well spent – even more so when it concerns travel! Explore Europe now with your little ones at the most attractive price, with a discount of 99%* for all children between 2 and 11 years old. Book now until 05/04/22 Travel between 22/03/22 and 17/06/22or between 03/09/22 and […]
The long awaited return to Zimbabwe – the story told by the Travel Africa team
(Posted 24th March 2022) Hello from the other side We needn’t have worried. And nor should you. We’re not long back from a nearly three-week holiday to Zimbabwe — a long-anticipated ‘reunion tour’ to see family for the first time since 2018. It was our first trip anywhere since the pandemic and, even though we’re experienced […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 24th March 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’s latest news updates
(Posted 24th March 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Coca Cola Africa presents Africa.com Virtual Summit Women Heads of State InitiativeAfrica.comAn unprecedented convening of African women heads of state to focus on Africa’s advancement agenda through a gender lends… Read more>> Agbeyewa Farms USA Seeking CEOAgbeyewa FarmsAgbeyewa Farms is seeking a world-class executive to join their team […]
#Uganda: Respect, Sustainability and Going Green – instead of ‘Greenwashing’ are the core values of a new tour operators association
(Posted 23rd March 2022) A new association for tour operators will be officially born on the 24th of March, when the launch will take place at the Latitude Hotel in Kampala. The organizers expect the attendance of the Minister for Tourism and Wildlife as well as the heads of the Uganda Wildlife Authority and the […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview475.377.335 Cases and 6.124.809 Deaths as of 23rd of March 2022 410.826.614 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.28 percent Note: Some […]
#WTMAfrica2022 promises a mega value added programme to participants
(Posted 23rd March 2022) Cut through the clutter While the world of travel is constantly changing, the hunger for escape and discovery does not. At WTM Africa, part of Africa Travel Week, we believe there is limitless potential for your business, and we designed our show to make that potential a reality. For the last […]
#VanillaIslands and #Seychelles set to drive the post COVID19 marketing agenda
(Posted 23rd March 2022) Under the leadership of Wilfrid BERTILE, the Vanilla Islands President and in line with the orientations of the Reunion Region, new actions aimed at co-development in the Indian Ocean will be launched in the coming months. This news follows a meeting late last week in Seychelles between Pascal Viroleau, the Director […]
#AirSeychelles successfully exhibited at #India’s largest travel show as such events slowly return
(Posted 23rd March 2022) Air Seychelles together with Tourism Seychelles has recently participated in OTM, India’s mostinternational gathering involving travel trade buyers and tourism professionals from India and acrossAsia. Featuring more than 50 countries, 1500 trade visitors and over 1000 exhibitors, the annual eventheld in the busiest financial city, Mumbai, proceeded between 16th and 18th […]
#BreakingNews #Aviation #EthiopianAirlines: Ethiopian’s Group CEO Ato Tewolde Gebremariam retires due to ill health – Ato Girma Wake returns to ET as Chairman of the Board of Directors
(Posted 23rd March 2022) Ato Tewolde GebreMariam has been under medical treatment in the USA for the last six months, explaining his prolonged absence and putting to rest malicious rumours about his departure from Ethiopia some time ago. As he needs to focus on his personal health issues, he is unable to continue leading the […]
?#IATA Announces First Industry-Developed Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology?
(Posted 23rd March 2022) The International Air Transport Association announced the launch of the IATA Recommended Practice Per-Passenger CO2 Calculation Methodology. IATA’s Methodology, using verified airline operational data, provides the most accurate calculation methodology for the industry to quantify CO2 emissions per passenger for a specific flight. As travelers, corporate travel managers, and travel agents […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: South Africa eases entry requirements for fully vaccinated international travellers!
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday announced in an address to the nation the easing of several Covid-19 restrictions as part of Adjusted Alert Level 1. The amended restriction become effective today (23 March 2022). The country’s Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has gazetted the amended Covid-19 Alert […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview473.147.836 Cases and 6.107.624 Deaths as of 22nd of March 2022 409.219.002 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.29 percent Note: Some […]
#Marriott set to manage their first luxury safari property in #Africa
(Posted 22nd March 2022) Marriott International Inc. (www.Marriott.com) earlier today announced it has signed an agreement with Baraka Lodges LTD. to enter the safari segment in Africa. The JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge will be located within the Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife conservation and wilderness regions. Offering discerning travellers an unparalleled […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Park shops to close during the day at the end of March 2022!
According to a posting by Regional Communications Manager: Arid Parks at South African National Parks (SANParks), Genevieve Maasdorp, in the SANParks – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park facebook group, financial year end stocktaking needs to be performed at all shops in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The operating hours of the shops at Mata-Mata Rest Camp, Nossob Rest Camp […]
#Tanzania announces changes to #COVID19 protocols
(Posted 22nd March 2022) The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Ministry responsible for Health for the Tanzanian mainland, continues to update prevailing preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19, including those related to international travel. In view of this, the government has released advisory No. 10, effective from 17th March 2022 to accommodate […]
#Hospitality: Global Hotel Alliance expands management team
(Posted 22nd March 2022) Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the largest international alliance of independent hotel brands, encompassing more than 500 hotels across 35 brands in 85 countries, has bolstered its management team with two senior-level appointments. Franck Kermarrec comes on board as Chief Commercial Officer and Nicolas le Roux assumes the newly created role of […]
#AfricanUnion and #EuropeanUnion step up digital cooperation
(Posted 22nd March 2022) African Union and European Union step up digital cooperation following EU-AU Summit The event, which took place virtually, was jointly hosted by the African Union Commission and the European Commission Digital cooperation is a cornerstone of the Africa-EU strategic partnership. This was underlined by representatives from the European Union and the […]
#Aviation #Liberia Airport Authority awards 10 year ground handling contract to NAS
(Posted 22nd March 2022) NAS’ entering the Liberian market cements the company’s leading position in #Africa The Liberia Airport Authority has awarded an exclusive ten-year ground handling management contract to National Aviation Services (NAS) (www.NAS.aero), the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets. Under the terms of the cooperation, NAS will provide comprehensive […]
#Hospitality: Hope for hotels in distress as Barrow’s embarks on acquisition spree
(Posted 22nd March 2022) Barrows focuses on hotel companies with an immediate need for liquidity and well-functioning management Barrows (www.BarrowsHotels.com), the provider of hotel investment and advisory services for hotels in the Middle East and Africa, is looking for distressed hotels in West Africa to buy and turn them into a successful hospitality brand. Barrows […]
#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news from across #Africa
(Posted 22nd March 2022) Botswana to host 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Botswana will host the 5th edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) at the Grand Palm GICC.Themed “Igniting Intra-Africa tourism through inclusive intra-Africa trade, partnerships and Investments”, the intra-African travel game-changing event will take place in Gaborone in November 2022 and is […]
