TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Helderberg Nature Reserve temporarily closed!
The City of Cape Town has announced that as a result of the recent wild fire, the Helderberg Nature Reserve will remain closed for the next month to assess the damage and determine which reinstatement measures are required. The fire damaged the Nature Reserve… READ MORE
#AviAssist – join the Focus Session later today
(Posted 15th June 2022) Leave the blame culture behind Click here to register Join us today, Wednesday, the 15th of June at 12:30 Central African Time (lunchtime!) for another episode of the Focus Sessions. In this episode, we’ll be talking about organisational culture. Our safety culture does not operate in isolation but is part of the wider […]
#BrusselsAirlines returns to Conakry and Ouagadougou
(Posted 14th June 2022) After two years of absence in the markets caused by the Corona Pandemic, Brussels Airlines has returned to Conakry / Guinea and Ouagadougou / Burkina Faso. Brussels Airlines will from now on connect Brussels with both capitals three times a week. This brings the number of Brussels Airlines destinations in Sub-Saharan […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 14th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview541.400.611 Cases and 6.333.187 Deaths as of 14th of June 2022 516.658.519 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.16 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Ivory Coast: Air Côte d’Ivoire to launch flights to South Africa!
The flag carrier of Ivory Coast, Air Côte d’Ivoire, is set to launch flights to South Africa. Effective… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia extends the current public health measures for another month!
Namibia’s President Dr. Hage G. Geingob announced on the occasion of the 44th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 14 June 2022 that the current Covid-19 Public Health Regulations, which are due to expire at midnight on 15 June 2022 will be extended for another month from 16 June 2022 to… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – #Namibia: Eleven rhino carcasses discovered in #Etosha National Park!
Namibia’s Mininstry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has announced that eleven black rhino carcasses without horns have been discovered in Etosha National Park since 01 June 2022. Investigations indicate that the carcasses range between 3 weeks and older. This brings the total number of recorded cases of rhino poaching in Namibia to… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 14th June 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#RhinoArk | #RhinoCharge2022 – (Almost)Final Review
(Posted 14th June 2022) In-kind contributions to the 33rd edition motorsport conservation fundraising event held in Kajiado West has hit the KES60 million mark. This is the estimated contribution by the annual off-road adventure event’s sponsors, service providers and volunteers towards organizing the event. The figure is additional to the KES 156 million for the Rhino […]
#AviaDevAfrica2022 – Important updates for participants traveling to #CapeTown
(Posted 14th June 2022) We are looking forward to welcoming you to Cape Town and AviaDev Africa at the end of the month. Please do check that you have secured your accommodation, VISA, travel plans and checked any Covid entry requirements for your country of residence. Below are some helpful links to assist you participation. […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 13th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview540.680.692 Cases and 6.331.786 Deaths as of 13th of June 2022 515.993.228 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.17 percent Note: Some […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 13th June 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Japanese Restaurant boosts #Kampala food scene
(Posted 12th June 2022) Quality Hill, a premier shopping destination in Kampala – located near the American Embassy – has now added another high class element to its already impressive list of services. Home to Le Gourmet, arguably Kampala’s finest deli shop, La Patisserie, again arguably Kampala’s premier bakery, cake shop and bistro, Le Chateau […]
Fish it is this week for Achola Rosario … and there is nothing ‘fishy’ about that …
(By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org) (Posted 11th June 2022) There is a Luhya proverb that says: no matter how bad things get, eat first. Or something ofthe sort. Now when it comes to Luos, that saying amply applies to fish. JaLuo love their fishso much, that the ancient Egyptians used to coat their […]
#IATA sees decisions of European Parliament with concern
(Posted 11th June 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed surprise and concern at the EU Parliament decision to adopt the proposed amendments to the Fit for 55 revision of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) that would expand the scope of the EU ETS to include all flight departures from the […]
#AFRAA sheds light on the performance of African airlines
(Posted 11th June 2022) Chinese authorities have set out plans to ease Covid-19 restrictions in stages for a return to more normal life from 01 June 2022. Eastern Asia and America are facing rising number of cases of COVID-19. Europe is envisaging a new wave of contamination due to two Omicron sub-variants and has initiated […]
#AviaDevAfrica2022 will see over 300 pre-scheduled meetings take place in Cape Town
(Posted 11th June 2022) AviaDev Africa, the premier route development conference for Africa is set to deliver over 300 one-to-one route development meetings during its event in June. With 38 airlines carriers registered – 28 of those African carriers, over 15 African airports and numerous suppliers including Airbus, Swissport, Boeing, Embraer, SITA, Rolls Royce to […]
Storm Napier joins the ATTA® HQ team as Marketing & Communications Director
(Posted 10th June 2022) ATTA® is delighted to welcome Storm Napier who is joining the team as Marketing & Communications Director based primarily out of Cape Town. Storm has been involved in the promotion of African tourism since 2005. With a career that spans across various aspects of the industry, including guiding, tour operation, event […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 10th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview539.473.523 Cases and 6.329.085 Deaths as of 10th of June 2022 512.160.015 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.17 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: The “Cape Wheel” closes for relocation!
The famous Cape Wheel, a giant observation wheel that offers a spectacular 360 panoramic view of Cape Town from the vibrant V&A Waterfront precinct, is set to close for relocation. It will move from its current position in front of the Victoria Wharf Shopping Centre to the new location near an open grass space known […]
4th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge Deadline Extended to 20th of June 2022
(Posted 10th June 2022) #4AYTICS Summit and Innovation Challenge, 27th to 29th of June, Windhoek Namibia The 4th Youth in Tourism Summit and Innovation Challenge 27 – 29 July 2022 Windhoek, Namibia calls upon all travel, tourism, and related industry enthusiast to register for the Summit and enter the Innovation Challenge. This is a platform that […]
#IATA Training offers 50 percent rebate for select training programmes to celebrate Golden Jubilee
(Posted 10th June 2022) We can’t think of a better way to celebrate 50 years of training excellence than by offering 50% off our interactive e-learning courses until 30th of June. Each of the 50+ flexible, bite-sized classes helps you sharpen your skills and gain new knowledge at a time and place that’s convenient for you. Get an IATA […]
#Fastjet Zimbabwe launches second daily JNB to VFA flight
(Posted 10th June 2022) #Africa’s leading low fare airline, Fastjet has confirmed the introduction of a second daily flight service from Zimbabwe’s tourism capital of Victoria Falls to Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. The additional service will operate every day using the airline’s 50-seater Embraer Regional Jet ERJ145 aircraft. Flights are scheduled […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 09th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview538.383.890 Cases and 6.327.421 Deaths as of 09th of June 2022 511.604.578 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.17 percent Note: Some […]
#AviaDevAfrica2022 – only a few seats left …
(Posted 09th June 2022) AviaDev Africa, the premier route development conference for Africa is set to deliver over 300 one-to-one route development meetings. With 38 airlines carriers registered – 28 of those African carriers, over 15 African airports and numerous suppliers including Airbus, Swissport, Boeing, Embraer, SITA, Rolls Royce to name a few, AviaDev […]
Radisson Hotel Group Welcomes its Second Brand to Tunisia with the Opening of Radisson Hotel Sfax
(Posted 09th June 2022) Located within walking distance of the city centre and historic medina, the Radisson Hotel Sfax (https://bit.ly/3zrRjqB) gives guests the chance to experience the best of a city, with origins dating back to 849 AD. Its prime location means that guests can easily discover impressive landmarks, including the Kasbah Museum, set inside […]
#IATA confirms that international travel demand is driving global recovery
(Posted 09th June 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that air travel resumed its strong recovery trend in April, despite the war in Ukraine and travel restrictions in China. This was driven primarily by international demand. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 09th June 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Zimbabwe Tourism welcomes new CEO
(Posted 09th June 2022) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of Ms. Winnie Muchanyuka as their new Chief Executive. This follows the retirement, due to ill health, of former long serving CEO Dr. Karikoga Kaseke. Ms. Muchanyuka is taking over from the Acting CEO Mr. Givemore Chidzidzi who has been steering the ship […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 09th June 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSThe U.S. Government Invests $39 million in Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment ProgramUS EmbassyToday, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, launched the Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program with the goal of providing 200,000 women in seven Egyptian governorates with increased employment opportunities, leadership roles, access […]
