#Elewana News Updates … in time for Easter and the upcoming ‘Green Season’
(Posted 15th April 2022) All 16 Elewana Collection Properties Nominated for Condè Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2022Cast your vote to be in with a chance to win a holiday. Every vote counts and more than one property can be nominated, voting open until June 30, 2022.Read more Fresh This Spring – New Refurbishments at […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for AfricaThe next update will be published on Tuesday next week – ATCNews wishes all readers a Happy Easter
(Posted 14th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview502.498.972 Cases and 6.215.965 Deaths as of 14th of April 2022 452.803.357 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.23 percent Note: Some […]
#LaikipiaForum’s latest news updates
(Posted 14th April 2022) March Edition 2022 WATEREMU-SACCO Promoting Food Security in the Greater Laikipia RegionThe Sacco so far has a membership 300 and has assisted the installation of 31 water pans since its inception. The total volume of water secured so far is 22 million liters. Article continues here BECOME A MEMBER OF MKEWP […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 14th April 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 Updates
(Posted 13th April 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSBiden, South Africa’s Ramaphosa Discuss Impact of Ukraine Crisis on Food SecurityReutersU.S. President Joe Biden and South African President Ramaphosa in a phone call on Friday discussed the impact of the Ukraine crisis on commodity prices, supply chains and food security in Africa, the White House said in a statement…Read […]
#AviaDevAfrica2022 – Schedule your meetings
(Posted 13th April 2022) Schedule your one-to-one route development meetings from May We have invested in a bespoke meeting system for AviaDev which will be going live on at the beginning of May for attendees to start selecting those airlines, airports and suppliers they want to meet during the event. Take a look at how easily you can request your […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 13th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview501.518.160 Cases and 6.211.651 Deaths as of 13th of April 2022 451.683.782 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.22 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 42nd Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 13 April 2022 that the current dispensation which came into effect for a period of 30 days, from 16 March 2022, will lapse on 16 April 2022 at… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 13th April 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Air France – KLM sign up for 4 A350F’s
(Posted 13th April 2022) #AirFranceKLM #Airbus #A350F Air France-KLM has finalised its order with Airbus for four A350F freighters, following the earlier commitment announced in December 2021. The freighters aim to increase Air France’s cargo capacity with the most efficient and sustainable cargo aircraft available in the market. The A350F is based on the world’s […]
Air Seychelles gives travel advice to passengers ahead of busy Easter season
(Posted 13th April 2022) As travel restrictions’ ease globally and with the school holidays in the Seychelles starting soon, AirSeychelles Ground Services is expected to witness a peak in travel this upcoming Easter holiday untilthe end of April 2022. To ensure a smooth and safe experience throughout, and to allow for sufficient time to completecheck-in, […]
THE 4TH AFRICA YOUTH IN TOURISM INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2022 IS OPEN FOR ENTRIES
Africa Tourism Partners and its strategic partners, UNWTO and BDO South Africa have launched the 4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2022. This challenge is a key pillar of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit scheduled to take place in Namibia and hosted by: Namibia Ministry of Environment, from 27th to 29th of […]
‘Responsible Tourism Awards 2022’ – and the winners are …
(Posted 13th April 2022) ? 2022 winners announced for the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards live at Africa Travel Week.? TUI Care Foundation, Wild Horizons and Green Safaris awarded gold.? Gold winners in each category will go on to compete in the Global Awards at WTM London from7-9 November. The winners of the WTM Responsible Tourism […]
#Kenya’s Sarova Hotels expand to the lakeside city of #Kisumu
(Posted 13th April 2022) Sarova Hotels, one of Kenya’s leading hospitality groups, has announced that Kisumu’s Imperial Hotel will come under Sarova’s management and rename as ‘Sarova Imperial Hotel Kisumu‘. The 93 room hotel, which opened 48 years ago, is owned by the Gilani family and has been under renovation since 2020 when the owners […]
#FESTAC2022 close to sell out already
(Posted 13th April 2022) FESTAC AFRICA 2022JUST GOT BETTER! 80% SOLD OUT THE POWER OF COLLABORATION TOUR OPERATORS Zanzibar Association of Tour Operators (ZATO) is welcoming all visitors in Zanzibar. Make sure you use the accredited and approved Tour Operators while in Zanzibar to ensure you are in safe hands during your travel and tourism stay. […]
#Marriott appoints Richard Collins as new Area VP for Sub Saharan #Africa
(Posted 12th April 2022) Marriott International (Marriott.com) has appointed Richard Collins as its Area Vice President for Sub-Saharan Africa. In this new role, Collins oversees the company’s managed operations in the region and will be based out of the company’s Cape Town office. He takes on his new position following the announcement of Volker Heiden’s retirement, […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 12th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview500.437.416 Cases and 6.207.461 Deaths as of 12th of April 2022 450.501.685 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.24 percent Note: Some […]
#BrusselsAirlines – 100 percent rebate for kids valid for three more days*
(Posted 12th April 2022) Time spent with family, is time well spent – even more so when it concerns travel! Book now until 15/04/22 and explore Europe with your little ones at the most attractive price, with a discount of 100%* on the net fare for all children between 2 and 11 years old. Travel until 17/06/22or between 03/09/22 […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 12th April 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 11th of April 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview499.260.888 Cases and 6.204.095 Deaths as of 11th of April 2022 448.904.123 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.24 percent Note: Some […]
#Airbus bags yet more orders for the A320Neo family
(Posted 11th April 2022) BOC Aviation orders 80 A320neo Family @Airbus #A321neo #A320XLR #A320neo Global aircraft operating lessor BOC Aviation has signed a firm order for 80 A320neo family aircraft comprising 10 A321XLR, 50 A321neo and 20 A320neo. The latest agreement takes BOC Aviation’s total direct orders with Airbus to 453 aircraft from the single […]
#Aviation #Training #IATA: Webinar available for CBTA
(Posted 11th April 2022) All your questions on CBTA answered An IATA webinar on Implementing Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) for Dangerous Goods contains detailed information on the CBTA approach. Presentations cover: The regulatory framework: What are the roles and responsibilities under a CBTA approach to dangerous goods training?Implementing CBTA: What are the phases for development, implementation, […]
#AFRAA #Aviation: The latest performance trends in #Africa
(Posted 11th April 2022) In recent weeks, the Covid19 infection rate picked up again in Asia and parts of Europe: China is battling a renewed surge in infections, fueled by the Omicron BA.2 sub-variants and is facing its worst epidemic outbreak since 2020. In Hong Kong, hospitals are on the verge of collapse, and Belgium […]
#Aviation #AviaDevAfrica2022: Learn all about the 5 main trends for airport resilience in 2022
(Posted 11th April 2022) 5 trends driving airport resilience in 2022 This podcast episode features Marcel Langeslag, Director, Aviation Africa at Netherlands Airport Consultants Limited (NACO). NACO offer planning, design and advisory services to airports across the globe and Marcel is involved in numerous projects across the African continent. TIn this episode, we cover: The 5 […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: NWR expects more than 4000 tourists to descend into the Fish River Canyon in 2022!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, and the Namibian Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) will inspect the famous Fish River Canyon hiking trail between 12 – 17 April 2022. As part of the inspection, the two institutions will… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Roads Authority is warning motorists about a locust outbreak in the ||Kharas Region!
Namibia’s Roads Authority (RA), whose core business is to construct and maintain the country’s road sector, has released is warning motorists about a locust outbreak in the ||Kharas Region in southern Namibia. These migratory insect species move in swarms over the road surface,… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Colobus Conservation News Updates
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#BrusselsAirlines announces the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer
(Posted 08th April 2022) As of July 1st, Tilman Reinshagen will join the Management Board of Brussels Airlines in the role of Chief Operating Officer. He herewith takes over from Edi Wolfensberger, who is the COO of sister company Eurowings since 1st of April. Tilman Reinshagen (40), currently Vice President Ground Operations Hub Airlines Frankfurt, […]
IHG clarifies on their present engagements in Russia
(Posted 08th April 2022) IHG statement on Russia We continue to be deeply saddened by the humanitarian crisis as a result of the war in Ukraine. We have previously announced the suspension of future investments, development activity and new hotel openings in Russia. We do not intend to resume any investment or development activity in […]
