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 […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview471.862.215 Cases and 6.103.883 Deaths as of 21st of March 2022 407.995.048 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.29 percent Note: Some […]
Mt. Kenya Trust appeals for help to fight wildfires
(Posted 21st March 2022) Mount Kenya Fires WHAT’S GOING ON?Teams from Mount Kenya Trust, Rhino Ark, the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Kenya Forest Service and the communities adjacent to the fires have been battling fires in the northern Aberdares and on Mount Kenya since the begging of February. An incredible job has been done of […]
#Conservation – Help save the Pangolin
(Posted 21st March 2022) Teaming up to save a species You too can play a part in helping us protect this highly endangered species. Watch Toby’s video below to learn more. Image captured by Helena Atkinson,Conservation Projects Manager at Pangolin.Africa Camera info for Helena’s image: Body: Canon EOS 5D Mark IVLens: Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lensFocal length: 84mmISO: 100Aperture: f/4Shutter: 1/500 […]
African Broadcasting Union partners with Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union to tackle climate change
(Posted 21st March 2022) AUB and ABU to organize twinning workshop on climate change reporting (23 – 26 March, 2022) The workshop scheduled to take place in Mauritius Island’s Voilà Bagatelle Hotel is held under the chairmanship of the United Nations Office for Disasters Risk Reduction (UNDRR) From 23rd to 26th of March, 2022, the […]
#AviAssist returns to post pandemic #Africa with new courses
(Posted 21st March 2022) What does it take to be an Air Traffic Controller? We hope you’ll join us on Friday, the 25th of March for the 4th episode of the Focus Sessions. We’ll be talking about a career in Air Traffic Control (ATC). Our guest will be Marvin Rangarira. Marvin started his career as […]
Royal Caribbean Cruises (Nigeria) publish details for the July cruise
(Posted 20th March 2022) Royal Caribbean has now published the tariffs for their planned July cruise as follows: Booking information as per the details on the flyer or as shown in the previous article, link for which has been included below: Link to the previous article:
#VirungaNationalPark’s latest news updates
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#BrusselsAirlines announces new ‘Management Trainee’ Programme
(Posted 19th March 2022) Brussels Airlines is looking for bright and motivated young graduates who want to develop a deep understanding of the aviation business and start a career within the company. Thanks to a 24-month rotational programme, three young talents will be immersed into the different operational and administrative departments that run the airline […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Botswana has amended entry requirements for travellers!
Botswana has amended entry requirements for travellers. Due to discordant periods for taking Covid-19 booster shots between Botswana and other countries, and for purposes of smoothening international travel, the definition of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 in Botswana will no longer include… READ MORE
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview467.256.593 Cases and 6.090.530 Deaths as of 18th of March 2022 398.704.839 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.30 percent Note: Some […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 18th 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
#ElewanaCollection’s latest news updates
(Posted 18th March 2022) The Elewana Collection Newsletter MARCH 2022 Fully Vaccinated Travellers to Kenya No Longer Have to Test Prior to ArrivalThe new rules are valid for all fully vaccinated passengers who can present a certificate of COVID-19 vaccination Read more Peak Summer Months Filling FastBook quickly to avoid disappointment as availability becomes increasingly […]
Investing in Africa’s future tourism growth and prosperity – an added value event alongside the #AfricaTravelWeek and #WTMAfrica2022
(Posted 18th March 2022) Key economic trends and topics will be discussed during the African Tourism Investment Summit on the 11th and 12th April in Cape Town to bolster investment in the continent. ITIC (International Tourism Investment Conference), in partnership with World Travel Market Africa, will hold a cutting-edge Summit on ‘Investing in Africa’s future […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview465.058.759 Cases and 6.083.707 Deaths as of 17th of March 2022 397.120.112 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.31 percent Note: Some […]
