TravelComments.com – South Africa: Flysafair to launch flights to Mauritius in March 2022!
South African low-cost airline FlySafair had to temporarily cancel its plans to launch scheduled flights to Mauritius on 11 December 2021 due to the emergence of the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus in South Africa. According to the flight schedule on the airline’s website, the new launch date for flights between OR Tambo International Airport […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kruger National Park is one of the most popular National Parks on TikTok!
South Africa’s Kruger National Park is one of the most popular National Park on TikTok, a video-focused international social networking service. This is according to a study by US-based travel specialist ParkSleepFly, which gathered a list of all of the National Parks around the world and then ranked these according to the number of views […]
#AFRAA calls for change of mindset among governments to kickstart travel
(Posted 14th January 2022) The travel ecosystem is reeling from the adverse impact of the re-introduction of travel restrictions and implementation of blanket travel bans since the onset of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is making a clarion call to governments and stakeholders to harmonise the health protocols, reconsider […]
Mount Kenya 10to4 annual Mountain Bike Challenge opens for 2022 registrations
(Posted 14th January 2022) Don’t forget – Register for the Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge NOW!The 21st edition of the iconic 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge will take place on Friday 18th to Sunday 20th February and all the old favourites will be back! So whether you’re an Extreme kind of person, or prefer a more gentle Slide through life, you’ll […]
Uganda’s Parliament asked for tax breaks for tourism industry
(Posted 14th January 2022) After losing over Shs22 billion on account of budget cuts on consumptive items over the past two pandemic years have members of parliament in Uganda been asked for tax breaks for the sector. While presenting the tourism sector’s Budget Framework Paper for financial year 2022/23 before the Parliamentary Committee on Tourism, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 13th January 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 13th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview320.020.374 Cases and 5.536.886 Deaths as of 13th January 2022 263.743.857 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.73 percent […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia amends the current Public Health Regulations!
Namibia’s Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, announced on the occasion of the 39th Covid-19 briefing on the national response measures on 13 January 2022 that the current Covid-19 public health measures have been reviewed and amended in light of the current Covid-19 situation in Namibia. The following regulations related to travel […]
#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
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 13th January 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSWill Biden deliver on his commitment to Africa in 2022? BrookingsWhen he was running to win the White House, President Joe Biden’s campaign committed to implement a “bold strategy” toward Africa… Read more>> Readout of President Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of EthiopiaThe White HousePresident Joseph R. Biden, Jr. […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 12th January 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 12th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview316.994.544 Cases and 5.528.892 Deaths as of 12th January 2022 262.678.862 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.74 percent […]
#IATA confirms improved passenger numbers in November 2021 but cautions about #COVID19 Omikron impact in December 2021
(Posted 12th January 2021) Passenger Traffic Improved in November; Omicron Restrictions Likely to Affect Period Ahead The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in November 2021, prior to the emergence of Omicron. International demand sustained its steady upward trend as more markets reopened. Domestic traffic, however, weakened, largely […]
New SITA report shows trends to rapid digitalization
(Posted 12th January 2022) COVID-19 CRISIS SHIFTS THR FOCUS OF IT SPEND TO AUTOMATION, SUSTAINABILITY, AND DIGITAL HEALTH CIOs betting on technology to support industry recovery, according to new findings from SITA’s 2021 Air Transport IT Insights While IT budgets have stayed largely flat in 2021, airport and airline CIOs are betting on technology to […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique: Big cats are back in Zinave National Park!
A female and a male leopard have been introduced into Zinave National Park in the Inhambane Province of Mozambique. The two predators were initially introduced into the 18 600 ha sanctuary established within the National Park, but, as big cats do, they soon ventured further, exploring the surrounding habitat within the greater 408 000 ha […]
TravelComments.com – Eswatini: The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) is at an advanced stage in preparing to launch scheduled regional air services!
According to the CEO of the Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC), Captain President Dhlamini, the company is at an advanced stage in preparing to launch scheduled regional air services in Southern Africa. RENAC, which is targeting the first half of 2022 to launch, will operate flights between Eswatini’s King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#Virunga welcomes first gorilla baby birth in 2022
(Posted 12th January 2022)
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 11th January 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 11th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview313.073.719 Cases and 5.518.930 Deaths as of 11th January 2022 261.449.358 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.76 percent […]
#IATA says supply chain disruptions cut air cargo growth in half in November 2021
(Posted 11th January 2022) Supply Chain Disruptions Halve November Air Cargo Growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in November 2021. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints impacted demand, despite economic conditions remaining favorable for the sector. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly […]
#QatarAirways steps up services to #Nigeria
(Posted 11th January 2022) Qatar Airways was swift to take advantage of the continued U-turns by major Gulf rival Emirates vis a vis their flights to and from the African continent. While supposed to be open and welcoming to visitors from Africa, especially with the Dubai World Expo still ongoing, has Dubai and the GCAA […]
Tune in for #AFRAA’s SkyConnect Dialogue tomorrow
(Posted 11th January 2022) Date: Wednesday, 12th January 2022Session Time: 14:00h EAT (UTC +3)Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3HVYIj7 The January 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Mr. Barry Kashambo – ICAO Regional Director – Eastern and Southern African Office. Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Mr. Barry Kashambo as he shares with stakeholders ICAO’s outlook of the industry in the […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 10th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview308.682.004 Cases and 5.508.579 Deaths as of 10th January 2022 260.013.696 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.78 percent Note: Some African countries […]
TravelComments.com – Air Seychelles to resume operations between Seychelles South Africa!
The Government of the Republic of Seychelles has revised its advisory that restricted travel from South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe to curb the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 on 06 January 2022. The national airline of the island nation, Air Seychelles, is set to resume commercial passenger services between […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news from across #Africa
(Published 10th January 2022) MeetingsAfrica heralds return of Live Business Events in AfricaThe big announcement by South African Tourism in the middle of November 2021 on the return of the continent’s big two events after a year and a half hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic was received with excitement by the travel and tourism […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 09th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview306.758.983 Cases and 5.504.633 Deaths as of 09th January 2022 259.279.019 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.81 percent Note: Some African countries […]
Kennedy Uduny explains how to travel through Kenya on a budget
(Posted 09th January 2022) How to Travel Magical Kenya on a Budget You do not need to be rich to travel! You still assume that travel is elitist and expensive; we have a few facts to prove that the reality is decidedly different. Kenyans can be a patriotic lot but may need some nudging when […]
‘Gorilla Highlands’ now use podcasts to promote the region
(Posted 08th January 2022) A weekly 30-minute podcast made to bring the Gorilla Highlands region of Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo closer to you, moderated by a travel consultant and cultural tourism expert Miha Logar and an Afro-fusion musician Joe Kahiri. We regularly tap into the international network of Gorilla Highlands Experts to answer any question you might possibly have. Our team […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th January 2022) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview303.478.417 Cases and 5.496.313 Deaths as of 08th January 2022 258.190.562 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.81 percent Note: Some African countries […]
