#AFRAA comments on performance of African airlines
African airlines’ performance updates by AFRAA – November 2021 A new wave of infection of COVID19 is ongoing in Europe and Oceania. Partial lockdowns and various restrictions measures are established in countries like Austria, Netherland, Belgium, etc. Moreover, a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant first identified by South African scientists has prompted a […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Update on the Rhodes Memorial Section of Table Mountain National Park!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has released an update on the current situation in the Rhodes Memorial Section of Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town. The section was closed in April 2021 due to a devastating fire that destroyed more than 650 hectares of land. According to Table Mountain National Park Park Manager, Mr. […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways & CemAir have signed a co-operation agreement!
South African Airways (SAA) and South African domestic and regional carrier CemAir have signed a co-operation (interline) agreement. Through the agreement, passengers are allowed to change from one flight on one airline to another flight on another airline without having to gather their bags or check-in again. The new co-operation also adds more… READ MORE
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Returning home through Entebbe …
HOW BEST TO NAVIGATE UGANDA’S ANTI COVID MEASURES WHEN ARRIVING IN ENTEBBE (Posted 07th December 2021) Coming home always brings out emotions, especially after a long absence, and my return from Europe, where I spent about 12 of the last 14 months, was no different. During my absence did new anti Covid 19 measures come […]
#AFRAA blasts travel restrictions on #Africa
TRAVEL BANS ARE NOT THE SOLUTION SAYS AFRAA (Posted 07th December 2021) Travel Ban on Africa is Not the Solution to COVID-19 Pandemic The commendable work done by South African scientists in unearthing and transparently announcing to the world the discovery of the Omicron strain of SARS CoV-2 instead of attracting applause was met with […]
Airspace restrictions set to impact flights into and out of Nairobi
AIR KENYA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR KENYA’S JAMHURI DAY (Posted 07th December 2021) Our service operation will be interrupted on 12th December 2021 due to airspace closure. Wilson Airport will be closed from 1000hrs to 1500hrs GMT+3 while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) will be closed from 1200hrs to 1330hrs GMT+3. Therefore, we have revised […]
#AfricanLeadershipGroup aims to help young Africans to find global work opportunities
ALG JOINS HANDS WITH AMAZON WEB SERVICES TO FIND AND HIRE TOP TALENT (Posted 07th December 2021) The African Leadership Group (ALG) recently announced a commitment to connecting highly skilled, diverse global talent to in-demand technical careers, using Amazon Web Services’ (AWS’s) scalability to achieve this. ALG’s mission is to transform Africa by identifying, training, […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound, a brand of Media India Group, is India’s only B2B travel media platform, that encompasses a print magazine, a website, an online TV channel and dynamic social media platforms, entirely dedicated to the promotion of foreign destinations and products in India. India Outbound is a niche platform not just […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 266.637.291 Cases and 5.276.706 Deaths as of 06th December 2021 240.161.103 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – Mozambique: The new Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport has been officially opened!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi has officially opened the Xai-Xai Chongoene Airport in the country’s southern province of Gaza. The countruction of the new airport, which was undertaken by the China Aviation International Construction and Investment Co., Ltd. (AVIC AIC), started in 2018 and was funded by the Chinese government at a cost of US$75 million. […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Two streets in Windhoek have been renamed!
Two streets in Namibia’s capital Windhoek have recently been renamed. The Otjomuise Road is now named after Winnie Madikizela-Mandela (1936 – 2018) and the Monte Christo Road after Peter Eneas Nanyemba (1935 – 1983). The renaming ceremony took place on 03 December 2021. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist and… 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
Alain St. Ange retires from position as Chair African Tourism Board
ST. ANGE MOVES ON AND LEAVES AFRICAN TOURISM BOARD CHAIR UP FOR GRABS (Posted 06th December 2021) By Alain St. Ange via LinkedIn: It was in 2019 at the World Travel Market in Cape Town that Alain St.Ange took over as the first President of the African Tourism Board when many tourism trade personalities had […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 266.103.341 Cases and 5.270.514 Deaths as of 05th December 2021 239.685.943 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]
East Africa to launch tourism campaign in 2022
SINGLE TOURIST VISA FOR EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY UNDER CONSIDERATION TO DRIVE TOURISM ARRIVALS (Posted 05th December 2021) The campaign is part of implementation of the EAC Tourism Marketing Strategy and EAC Recovery Plan supported by German Development Agency, GIZ The East African Community (EAC) has launched the EAC regional and domestic tourism media campaign set […]
2022 Tropic Air 10to4 – ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
WELCOME to the 21st Edition Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge! We are so excited to invite you to a 100% outdoor and socially distanced mountain bike event. Come rain (remember the 2020 mud!?) or shine we want to get you out on your bike once again to celebrate, enjoy and raise essential conservation funds […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 265.700.030 Cases and 5.264.057 Deaths as of 04th December 2021 239.365.226 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]
#ATTA President Nigel Vere Nicoll speaks out on unfair treatment of #Africa
HOPE HAS TURNED INTO DESPAIR AS KEY AFRICAN TOURISM DESTINATIONS ARE AGAIN HIT WITH TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS (Posted 04th December 2021) After 2 years of pandemic restrictions that have decimated tourism, hopes across Africa of some recovery for the final quarter of 2021 and 2022 were high. Over the last few days, when the UK, swiftly […]
South Africa’s Airlink halts flights to Angola
AIRLINK SUSPENDS JOHANNESBURG – LUANDA SERVICE BUT OFFERS REPATRIATION SERVICES (Posted 04th December 2021) Airlink, the Southern African regional airline, regrets to announce the suspension of its flights between Johannesburg and Luanda following the Angolan Government’s decision to close its borders to South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, Botswana, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. “While we are disappointed […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 265.159.476 Cases and 5.257.749 Deaths as of 03rd December 2021 238.880.871 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]
#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
Vipingo getting ready for the festive season
_________ It’s never too late to discover the magic of Christmas _________ The lights are up and preparations are underway. The Christmas menu has been decided. Champagne is being chilled. The Moipei Sisters are getting ready to travel and perform for us all. December is a truly wonderful time of year – there is sparkle […]
#IATA puts governments in the dock for endangering recovery
Government Response to Omicron Threatens Emerging Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in October 2021 with broad-based improvements in both domestic and international markets. It also warned that the imposition of travel bans by governments, against the advice of the World Health Organization (WHO), could threaten […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd December 2021) This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview 264.195.452 Cases and 5.247.264 Deaths as of 02nd December 2021 238.349.244 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.98 percent Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – Omicron variant: Zimbabwe introduced new mitigation measures!
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced in a televised address to the nation on 30 November 2021 the introduction of enhanced measures to curb the spread of the new Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) of the corona virus. With effect from 30 November 2021, all… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Omicron variant: Zambia strengthens surveillance at Points of Entry!!
Zambia has adjusted its entry regulations for all international travel to minimise the risk of importation of the new Omicron (B.1.1.529) of the corona virus. According the country’s Ministry of Health, the updated guidelines are in line with World Health Organisation (WHO) and Africa Centres for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC). The following guidelines […]
Conservation Action Trust News
Shocking new footage reveals horrific conditions lions and tigers are subjected to at big cat farms in SA 27th November 2021 | iOL | Shameer Naik | Johannesburg – Global animal welfare organisation Four Paws have urged government to consider legislative changes to stop the commercial trade of all big cats in South Africa. With […]
#ZambiaTourism – More News Updates
THE LATEST NEWS FROM ZAMBIATOURISM.COM “We Are #ReadyForTakeOff!” – Zambia Airways Zambia Airways will return to the skies today, (1 December 2021), with its first flight to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Airport in Ndola and a second flight to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone… READ MORE Remembering African Wild Dogs Remembering African Wild Dogs […]
#ATLF2021 – And the Winners are …
2021 Africa Travel & Tourism Leadership Award Winners. The 2021 Africa Tourism Leadership Forum & Awards in collaboration with Rwanda Tourism Week took place from the 25 – 26 November in Kigali, Rwanda. The closing of the forum saw the announcement of winners for the 2021 Africa Travel and Tourism Leadership Awards. The Awards […]
