Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS South African Airways Takes Off Today With Flights From Johannesburg To Cape Town Signals Resumption Of Domestic Services South African Airways Following months of preparation after exiting business rescue, South African Airways (SAA) resumes both domestic and regional Africa service. The carrier’s first scheduled flight is an early morning take-off […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink and United Airlines (USA) announce codeshare and loyalty program agreement!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink and United Airlines, one of the major American airlines, have announced a codeshare agreement that will offer customers more connections between the U.S. and Southern Africa than any other airline partnership. According to the two airlines, the new agreement, which is subject to government approval, will offer one stop […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Qatar Airways bags top global airline award for an unprecedented sixth time
QATAR AIRWAYS – ONCE AGAIN NAMED AS SKYTRAX AIRLINE OF THE YEAR (Posted 29th September 2021) Airline also scooped five additional awards including World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge, World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat, World’s Best Business Class Onboard Catering and Best Airline in the Middle East Recognition for innovation […]
#AFRAA continues with Sky Connect Dialogues
Date: Wednesday, 06th October, 2021 Session Time: 14:00h EAT (UTC +3) Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3APq3QV The October 2021 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect, Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz, Head, Division of Surveillance and Disease Intelligence – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with the Africa CDC as they share […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways & Kenya Airways have signed a memorandum of co-operation!
South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways, and the national airline of Kenya, Kenya Airways, have signed a memorandum of co-operation with a longer-term view to co-starting a Pan-African Airline Group that in time will enhance mutual growth potential by taking advantage of strengths of the two airlines’ busy hubs…. [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair set to launch flights to Mauritius!
South African low-cost airline FlySafair has announced the launch of scheduled direct flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) on Mauritius, the main island of Republic of Mauritius. Effective… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Golden Gate Highlands National Park: New “Godumodumo Dinosaur Centre” is almost complete!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the construction of the Godumodumo Dinosaur Centre in the Golden Gate Highlands National Park is at its tail-end phase. The launch of the state-of-the-art interpretive centre is expected towards the end of this… [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
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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#RwandAir announces new destinations in Congo
GOMA AND LUBUMBASHI FLIGHTS TO COME ON LINE END SEPTEMBER (Posted 26th September 2021) RwandAir continues its recovery from the pandemic by adding additional routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from September. As of September 29, the Rwandan flag carrier is to launch new twice-weekly services to both Lubumbashi, the DRC’s mining […]
#Accor expands #Africa footprint with new luxury property in #Djibouti
NEW LUXURY BEACHSIDE RESORT HOTEL IN DJIBOUTI SET FOR 2021 OPENING (Posted 26th September 2021) The group signs deal to open its first luxury property in Djibouti in 2024 Accor (group.Accor.com), a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, is adding a new flagship property to its portfolio […]
#Tanzania set for 1st East African Regional Tourism Expo
1st EAC REGIONAL TOURISM EXPO 2021 ! East Africa Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) brings the world of tourism together and promotes the East African Regions to the world, allowing you to explore a world full of tourist attractions and opportunities, all at one Expo. The expo presents more than 150 Exhibitors from East Africa and […]
#IndiaOutbound 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 […]
Radisson Hotels sign 13 hotels / 2500 rooms in Africa during 2021
BIG BOOST FOR RADISSON AS NEW HOTELS ARE SIGNED ACROSS THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA (Posted 24th September 2021) Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, is proud to announce a hotel expansion record in Africa with 13 signings to date, translating to a new hotel signed every 20 days. The Group’s […]
#AFRAA cooperates with UNWTO to kickstart Africa’s aviation and tourism industry
UNWTO and AFRAA to Cooperate to Restart of African Tourism and Travel UNWTO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) to work more closely together and strengthen the relationship between the aviation and tourism sectors. The MoU was signed by Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary-General and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvilil. […]
Airlink Uganda updates
FLYING ACROSS UGANDA’S NATIONAL PARKS (Posted 24th September 2021) Copyright © AeroLink Uganda, All rights reserved.
oneworld supports the use of sustainable aviation fuels
oneworld supports global ambition statement for 10% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030 September 2021 The oneworld® Alliance has supported the World Economic Forum Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition’s 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 ambition statement unveiled today, further signalling the importance of sustainability to oneworld. oneworld, the first global airline alliance to commit […]
Vipingo offers special deals including free additional night
_________ Claim your free night on bookings in October _________ October is an exciting month what with half term shenanigans, Huduma Day, Mashujaa Day, Hallowe’en fun and the ‘Travel Moon’ rising. At Vipingo Ridge, we have tons in store all month including the thrills and frills of a salsa night, bush hikes through our magical […]
#IATA reads governments the riot act over prohibitive COVID19 travel restrictions
IATA urges Kenyan Government to Reduce PCR Test Fees to Boost Air Travel, Economic Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the Kenyan government to use all mechanisms at its disposal to encourage air travel, including reductions in COVID-19 test charges. “Kenya’s air transport recovery is stalling and requires ongoing support. Among the interventions, […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Mozambique further eases some of the preventive measures!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced in an address to the nation on 23 September 2021 a further easing of several preventive measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country. The adjusted measures will be in force for 30 days. According to the President, the following restrictions in Mozambique’ are getting relaxed with effect […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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TravelComments.com – Eswatini: Current entry guidelines as of 20 September 2021!
According to an announcement issued by Eswatini’s Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Moses Vilakati, on 20 September 2021, the country currently has seven ports of entry – five land border posts from South Africa, one land border post from Mozambique as well as Eswatini’s only international airport, King Mswati III International Airport (SHO). Travellers […]
TravelComments.com – Lüderitz: The “Shark Island campsite” set to re-open after renovation!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced hat the Shark Island campsite in Lüderitz is set to re-open. The renovation of the campsite, which was initially planned to take place in the 2019/2020 financial year… [READ MORE]
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Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is safe and generates robust immune response in kids ages 5 to 11 CNBC Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and generates a “robust” immune response in a clinical trial of kids ages 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced in a press release Monday. […]
#IATA announces speaker list for Air Transport Summit
IATA Announces Speakers, Agenda for the World Air Transport Summit in Boston The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the program and speakers for the World Air Transport Summit (WATS), which is being held in conjunction with the IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Boston, USA, 3-5 October. “I’m very excited that the World Air […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyWestair to launch flights between Windhoek Cape Town!
Namibian privately-owned passenger airline FlyWestair is set to launch scheduled direct flights to Cape Town in South Africa. Effective from 01 October 2021, the airline will operate three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Free entry to selected Iziko museums during in_herit festival 2021!
Iziko Museums of South Africa is currently hosting the in_herit Festival 2021 – a dynamic cultural programme and Heritage Day celebration which is taking place from 20 – 26 September. As part of the festival, Iziko Museums is offering free entry to selected Iziko Museums in Cape Town. This includes the… [READ MORE]
#IATA urges Ethiopian Government to continue supporting African aviation
IATA Urges Ethiopian Government to Maintain Support for Aviation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Ethiopia to continue its focus on maintaining efficient air connectivity amid the COVID-19 crisis. This will place Ethiopia in a strong position to weather the crisis and speed up the eventual industry and economic recovery. […]
