The Airbus C295 technology demonstrator of Clean Sky 2 makes its maiden flight
@AirbusDefence #C295 #CleanSky2 #sustainability (Picture courtesy of Airbus) (Posted 26th January 2022) The Aviation Future Is Here The Airbus C295 Flight Test Bed 2 (FTB2) has successfully performed its maiden flight from the Final Assembly Line in Seville. The aircraft now starts a flight campaign with the aim of testing the new semi-morphing wing, the new affordable […]
Homes & Villas by Marriott International officially launches in South Africa
(Posted 26th January 2022) The collection of home rental properties will complement Marriott International’s existing portfolio of hotels in the country Homes & Villas by Marriott International (Marriott.com), Marriott International’s curated and growing collection of premium and luxury whole home rentals, announces today that almost 300 exclusive Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban homes have been […]
#BreakingNews as Vipingo announces the return of the European Golf Tour Ladies’ Open
(Posted 26th January 2022) Did you join the spectators at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open in December 2019? Millions around the world were watching as 108 professional players competed on the PGA Baobab Course and Germany’s Esther Henseleit took the crown. Do you remember the excitement? Were you spotted on TV in the crowd? After […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 26th January 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
TravelComments.com – Israel: El Al to resume flights to South Africa!
El Al, the flag carrier of Israel, is set to resume scheduled passenger flights to South Africa. The airline will operate one weekly flight between Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg from… READ MORE
Africa Travel Week calls for entries for the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards
(Posted 26th January 2022) Africa Travel Week (ATW) is calling on responsible tourism businesses to submit their applications for the WTM Responsible Tourism Awards 2022 by 28th of February. “With just a few weeks to go, we are urging all those responsible tourism rockstars to get their entries in as soon as possible,” says Martin Hiller, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview357.745.198 Cases and 5.629.249 Deaths as of 25th January 2022 283.559.962 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.57 percent Note: Some African countries […]
#Ethiopian announces imminent return to service of the #Boeing #B737MAX
(Posted 25th January 2022) Ethiopian Airlines earlier today made the following announcement: We are set to return the B737 MAX back to the skies in the first week of February. Following months of rigorous monitoring and painstaking preparation, we are pleased to inform you that we set to return the B737 MAX back to the […]
#IATA confirms recovery of passenger demand but also acknowledges the impact of #Omikron while calling for complete lifting of travel restrictions across the world
(Posted 25th January 2022) Passenger Demand Recovery Continued in 2021 but Omicron Having Impact Accelerate Easing of Travel Restrictions The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 58.4% compared to the full year of 2019. This represented an improvement […]
#IATA confirms sharp rise in air cargo demand for 2021
(Posted 25th January 2022) Strong December Performance Contributes to Stellar Year for Air Cargo in 2021, Year-on-year Demand up 18.7% The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that full-year demand for air cargo increased by 6.9% in 2021, compared to 2019 (pre-covid levels) and 18.7% compared to 2020 […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News?
(Posted 25th January 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
Achola Rosario explores Lamu …
ACHOLA ROSARIO RETURNS TO THE COAST TO CHECK OUT LAMU’S ATTRACTIONS By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 24th January 2022) There is something about island life that encourages the removal of shoes, which in turn removes restrictions and sets free inhibitions. You can wiggle your toes again. Perhaps this is why Lamu, with […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview352.882.319 Cases and 5.616.904 Deaths as of 24th January 2022 280.684.444 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.60 percent Note: Some African countries […]
#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news from across #Africa
(Posted 24th January 2022) UNWTO Secretary General confers with African Tourism Ministers The need for harmonized travel protocols for the tourism sector has once again come to the fore as African Tourism ministers reiterated their concern about the current protocols regarding travel during their meeting with the Secretary-General of the world tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab […]
Kennedy Uduny outlines the 18 ‘Must Have’ features of a hotel management system
(Posted 24th January 2022) Technology is one of the key tools that hoteliers leverage to make operations appear effortless to guests, and hotel management software is the single most important system in the entire hotel. Choosing a hotel management software system is like buying a car: it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the plethora of […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 24th January 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking onwww.blueswandaily.com
TravelComments.com – Namibia & Angola to re-open common border posts!
The Governments of Namibia and Angola held a bilateral meeting on 21 January to discuss the re-opening of its common borders. According to a joint communique issued by Namibia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, and Angola’s Minister of State and Head of the Military House of the President of […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview350.711.117 Cases and 5.612.097 Deaths as of 23rd January 2022 279.119.379 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.60 percent Note: Some African countries […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview348.893.240 Cases and 5.608.022 Deaths as of 22nd January 2022 277.711.501 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.60 percent Note: Some African countries […]
#COVID19 proves a game changer for Seychelles as arrival leadership board changes in 2021
(Posted 22nd January 2022) Former arrival heavyweight Germany found itself relegated down the ranks, as the leadership board in 2021 changed substantially from the past – of course largely as a result of the pandemic and travel restrictions by both Seychelles and visitor source countries. Top of the leaderboard for 2021 was Russia with reportedly […]
#Fancourt anticipates a great 2022
(Posted 22nd January 2022) BOOK NOW OFFERS STAY PLAY GOLF EAT HAVE FUN EVENTS A PIECE OF PARADISEAs summer unfolds, the days get longer and the velvet nights show off the light of a million stars. While you set off to South Africa’s sunnier climes, please keep in mind that while you restore body, mind and spirit we remain vigilant about your health […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview345.964268 Cases and 5.600.510 Deaths as of 21st January 2022 276.281.224 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.61 percent Note: Some African countries […]
‘Inspire Africa Connect’ invites to #Zanzibar this year
(Posted 21st January 2022) REGISTER HEREACCOMMODATION & FLIGHTSJOIN THE EXPERIENCE FESTAC also known as the World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture, is an Arts and cultural festival designed to highlight & elevate thrilling and thriving talent from and within Africa. The 2022 festival embraces the theme “Celebrate your culture”, which speaks to the […]
Serena Hotels launch new air and train packages for their Kenyan properties
(Posted 21st January 2022) Serena Safari Lodges & CampsAdventure Air Package & Travel and Explore Madaraka Express Package Dear ATCNews Readers and Travel Partners, Happy New Year Greetings from Serena Hotels. It is our hope that you ushered in the year safe and in good health.We wish to furnish you with our exciting Train and Air […]
#Aviation Training Focus Sessions – by AVIAssist
(Posted 21st January 2022) Peer support systems help resolve wellbeing questions Did you know that studies show that 85-95% of pilots within existing peer support systems have their wellbeing questions resolved? Time to talk about it…… We’ll talk about Work Related Stress and Peer Assistance Networks in this episode. How can the start of Peer Assistance Networks […]
TravelComments.com – Five destinations in South Africa among the “Leading Places: The 100 Most Loved Destinations in the World”!
According to the findings of the global Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI), a travel data intelligence solution created by the destination marketing agency Destination Think, five destinations in South Africa are among the “Leading Places: The 100 Most Loved Destinations in the World” in 2021, with… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Emirates to resume passenger operations to Lusaka!
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, is set to resume its passenger services between Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia. The first flight will leave Dubai on… 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
#VoyagesAfriq’s latest #Africa tourism roundup
(Posted 21st January 2022) Registrations are Open for Meetings Africa 2022Registration for the 16th instalment of Meetings Africa is officially open. Following the announcement by South African Tourism (SAT) last year that the trade show will be staged in a physical format after an absence in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Meetings Africa is […]
#Karongwe is looking forward to a successful 2022
(Posted 21st January 2022)
