#Airlink to connect #Durban and #Harare with direct flights

(Posted 24th February 2022) Airlink will launch scheduled direct services between Durban and Harare from 05th of April 2022. The direct flights on the route will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.     Flights from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport depart at 10:30, landing at 12:40 at Harare’s Robert Mugabe International Airport.  The return service […]

NOMAD AFRICA SEEKS INVESTORS AND PARTNERS, JUICES UP ONLINE PORTAL

(Posted 24th February 2022) The pan-African magazine Nomad Africa has announced a call for investors and partners interested in a stake in the publishing brand; and a comprehensively revamped e-commerce platform. Both moves are strategic steps to unlock intrinsic value and further growth into the future.  The 2012-launched, Sandton, Johannesburg-based magazine has a print distribution span […]

Royal Caribbean signs with African partners to open up the market for cruises

(Posted 24th February 2022) Royal Caribbean, in partnership with TheXperts and the Silverbird Group have just announced the first of its all new “All African Cruise”. The partnership provides the opportunity for holiday lovers to experience the beauty of Africa’s rich culture onboard the biggest cruiseship in the world . Tour Brokers International are offering […]

#Airlink and Legacy Lifestyle partner to launch Cashback Loyalty Programme

(Posted 24th February 2022) Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, and Legacy Lifestyle, recently voted the #1 travel loyalty programme in South Africa, have partnered to offer passengers the ability to earn CashBack rewards when they fly on all Airlink flights, irrespective of the type of ticket or the class booked. “Our partnership with Airlink is […]

#Tanzania’s #AuricAir updates terms and conditions for selected routes

(Posted 24th February 2022) Dear Partners, Warm greetings from Auric Air Services Limited! We thank you for continuing to choose us as your preferred travel partner. Rest assured, our commitment to providing safe and reliable services remains firm as always. COVID-19, as we all know wreaked havoc on our industry and while recovery is in […]

#AFRAA signs MoU with YAAPA – Young African Aviation Professional Association

(Posted 24th February 2022) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the YAAPA-Young African Aviation Professional Association (YAAPA). The MoU will provide a framework of cooperation between AFRAA and YAAPA to support the development of youth and women in aviation in Africa on various focus areas including: financing, training, […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

(Posted 24th February 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWSGoogle report shows demand for African developers remains highEngineering NewsThe Africa Developer Ecosystem Report 2021′ complied by Internet services multinational Google shows that, despite the global economic challenges and those associated with the pandemic, demand for African developers reached a record high in 2021…. Read more>> South Africa […]

Cessna Grand Caravan bursts tyre on take off in #Bor #SouthSudan

(Posted 23rd February 2022) (Twitter picture by @kenyanaviator) A Cessna Grand Caravan C208B, registered in Uganda as 5X-ASD, MSN 208B1127, reportedly suffered a tyre burst while attempting to take off from Bor Airport (ICAO HSBR) in South Sudan. As a result did the aircraft veer off the runway and ended up nose down in the […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview429.035.755 Cases and 5.929.321 Deaths as of 23rd February 2022 357.279.595 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.38 percent Note: Some African countries […]

#AFRAA announces the next SkyConnect Dialogue

(Posted 23rd February 2022) The March 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Mr. Roger Page-Morris,  Accelya Regional Sales Director for Africa. Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Roger Page-Morris as he shares with stakeholders the role and evolution of technology in the airline industry, the dynamics in e-commerce and retailing in aviation and […]

TravelComments.com – South Africa: New toll road tariffs from March 2022!

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), a South African parastatal responsible for the management, maintenance and development of South Africa’s proclaimed National Road network which includes many (not all!) National (“N”) and some Provincial and Regional (“R”) route segments, has announced toll increases for the country’s major highways effective from 01 March 2022…. READ […]

Ethiopian Airlines updates Covid19 protocols

(Posted 23rd February 2022) In response to the COVID-19 outbreak around the world, Ethiopian Airlines has been taking the necessary steps to ensure their passengers’ health and comfort and to provide them with confidence and peace of mind when planning their travel. Below is the latest update and for added information please visit https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/travel-updates/updates-on-covid-19(coronavirus) When […]

TravelComments.com – Germany: Condor resumes flights to South Africa!

German charter airline Condor is set to launch a seasonal nonstop service to a new destination in South Africa during the winter 2022/23 season. Effective 01 November 2022, the airline will operate two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt and… READ MORE

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview427.090.924 Cases and 5.912.880 Deaths as of 22nd February 2022 354.383.909 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.38 percent Note: Some African countries […]

#IATA and airports welcome EU Council recommendations for travel into the #EU

(Posted 22nd February 2022) ACI EUROPE (Airports Council International) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the adoption today of an EU Council Recommendation for external travellers coming into the EU and called for further action to help re-start air connectivity. The new regime aligns with the Recommendation already adopted in January regarding intra-EU […]

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts opens first hotel in Egypt, in the heart of West Cairo

(Posted 22nd February 2022)  IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, earlier today announced the opening of Crowne Plaza West Cairo- Arkan – its first hotel in Egypt. Located in the west of the Egyptian capital, Crowne Plaza West Cairo-Arkan is the first premium hotel in the heart of Sheikh Zayed and is […]

#Kenya’s hospitality industry mourns the passing of a culinary wizard

Eamon Mullan RIP (Posted 22nd February 2022) When news reached me in the wee hours of the morning, that Eamon Mullan had passed away at the Nanyuki Cottage Hospital, I felt intensely the loss of a long time friend whom I first met in the late 1970’s in Nairobi. I knew that he had worked […]

#OTM set for 14th to 16th of March in #Mumbai

(Posted 21st February 2022) Dear ATCNews Readers OTM is being organised on 14, 15 & 16 March at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. OTM 2022 has adopted Restart, Rebuild and Rejuvenate Global Travel & Tourism Economy as a key theme. The show is bringing all destinations that are open under one roof to kick-start their promotions in Mumbai, the largest travel source […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview425.683.818 Cases and 5.909.307 Deaths as of 21st February 2022 351.611.782 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.38 percent Note: Some African countries […]

#BrusselsAirlines offers special promotion for flights from Brussels to New York

(Posted 21st February 2022) TWO TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE Fly spontaneously to New York with Brussels Airlines Special last minute promotion during the booking period from 18th of February to 06th of March Travel period until 31st of March 2022 New York is a dream destination for many people. Since the opening of […]

#AviaDevAfrica set to attend the ACI meeting in #Mombasa

(Posted 21st February 2022) Plotting a course for African Airport Recovery AviaDev Africa will be attending the 67th ACI Africa Board and committee meeting on 12-18 March in the wonderful location of Mombasa. Ahead of the event, we spoke to the Secretary-General of ACI Africa, Ali Tounsi and together we previewed the conference and discussed the key […]

Rebuilding Tourism in East Africa as a single destination

By Angela Njehia, Tierranjani Africa (Posted 21st February 2022) Over the past 2 years uncertainties and disruptions brought upon by the COVID – 19 saw the tourism sector adversely being affected.  Due to the negative impacts on the East African tourism sector, there was a need for concerted effort among the EAC Partner States in […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa

#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 20th February 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview424.349073 Cases and 5.903.398 Deaths as of 20th February 2022 349.545.009 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.39 percent Note: Some African countries […]

Sauti Za Busara 2022 – a review of the event

(Posted 19th February 2022) Newsletter Feb 2022 Read newsletter in English Swahili français To get in touch contact busara@busara.or.tz. Please share this mail with friends who may be interested. Amplifying Women’s Voices at Sauti za Busara 2022 Warm greetings from Stone Town, Zanzibar! Sauti za Busara festival 2022 was held at the Ngome Kongwe aka Old Fort from […]

The Rapid and Digital Transformation and Profitability of Wakanow

Guest Post by Dolapo Aina Bayo Adedeji is a growth hacker, turnaround expert, product innovator, finance leader andprofitability driver. His profile indicates he has a broad and diverse mix of business experiencesacross continents, advanced qualitative education and in-depth exposure to multiple businesssegments and functions with experience in big data, business intelligence, space planning, cost andfinancial […]