TravelComments.com – Uganda: Uganda Airlines set to launch its first intercontinental route!
The flag carrier of Uganda, Uganda Airlines, is set to launch the first intercontinental route on the airline’s network. Effective 04 October 2021, Uganda Airlines introduces a three-weekly service between Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Entebbe and… [READ MORE]
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Achola Rosario goes ‘brunching’ at Brew Bistro
GOOD FOOD GETS ACHOLA ROSARIO GOING … By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 09th September 2021) Being on the 11th floor of a building called Fortis Towers in Westlands with a retractable roof, comes with the kind of glam that you have to replicate. For once Nairobians were forced to come out in […]
TravelComments.com – Emirates to expand South Africa operations from October 2021!
The largest airline of the United Arab Emirates and the flag carrier of the Emirate of Dubai, Emirates, has announced that it will be expanding its operations in and out of South Africa. Effective from… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Zimbabwe relaxes lockdown measures!
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced on 07 September 2021 that the Zimbabwe moves from an enhanced level four lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 to level two lockdown. The relaxation of the lockdown came into effect last night. Under the level two lockdown,… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Namibia has ammended to current Public Health Regulations!
Namibia’s Minister of Health and Public Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has amended the Public Health Covid-19 General Regulations published under Government Notice No. 91 of 30 April 2021. According to the ammendments, persons intending to enter Namibia now need to present to an authorised person a SARS-CoV2 PCR test result from the country of departure, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SANParks postpones the annual SA National Parks Week!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that it will be hosting the 16th annual SA National Parks Week in November 2021. According to SANParks‘ General Manager: Media, PR and Stakeholder Relations, Rey Thakhuli, SANParks is postponing the free access week which is traditionally held in September, to November due to… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Western Cape: CapeNature has announced the dates for the annual “Free Access Week”!
CapeNature, the public institution with the responsibility for biodiversity conservation in South Africa’s Western Cape, has announced the dates for the annual “Free Access Week”. Entrance will be waived for visitors to selected Nature Reserves from… [READ MORE]
Brussels Airlines set to restore ‘Rackham’ and fly her for at least another 5 years
ICONIC RACKHAM LIVERAGE SET FOR REPAINT AS THE A320 WILL COMMIT TO THE SKIES FOR A FURTHER 5 YEARS (Posted 06th September 2021) Rackham, still one of the most photographed planes in the world, will be part of the Brussels Airlines fleet until at least 2026. As the A320 aircraft ‘Rackham‘reached its repainting deadline, Moulinsart […]
TravelComments.com – KwaZulu-Natal: Free entry to Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife reserves for the first 200 visitors every Friday in September 2021!
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the governmental organisation responsible for maintaining more than 120 wildlife conservation areas and biodiversity in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Province, is offering free entry to the first 200 South Africans to enter Ezemvelo’s reserves on a Friday during the month of September 2021 (“first come, first served” basis). Additionally,… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates for the “2021 Mahala Week”
Limpopo Wildlife Resorts (LWR) has announced the dates for the 2021 Mahala Week. From 06 September 2021 to 12 September 2021, South African visitors will get free entrance to eleven facilities managed by the LWR in Limpopo. The free access into the facilities does not include accommodation and other tourism activities on offer. Limpopo Wildlife […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: SANParks to establish a new National Park in the Eastern Cape!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that work is underway to establish a high-altitude national park in the mountains of South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The new National Park (North Eastern Cape Grasslands National Park ?) will be located close to the Lesotho border and the spectacular Naude’s Nek pass – the country’s highest lying […]
TravelComments.com – Johannesburg: National Heritage Site Liliesleaf has closed down!
One of South Africa’s foremost national heritage sites, Liliesleaf in Johannesburg’s suburb of Rivonia, has announced its closure. According to the founder and CEO of the Liliesleaf Trust, Nicholas Wolpe, the museum has been forced to close its doors… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Southern Africa: Rainfall season (October 2021 – March 2022) outlook!
According to the findings of the Twenty-Fifth Annual Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-25), most member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)* are likely to receive normal to above-normal rainfall for most of the period October to December 2021. The north-western part of… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Malawi: Malawi Airlines revises its flight schedule!
The flag carrier airline of Malawi, Malawi Airlines, has revised its schedule for flights to OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Robert G. Mugabe International Airport (HRE) in Harare, Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam as well as between Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) in […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Kulula re-introduces fligths between Johannesburg East London!
South African low-cost airline kulula has announced the re-introduction of its non-stop service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and King Phalo Airport (formely known as East London Airport; ELS) in East London. Effective… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Social Media: Kruger National Park is one of the most popular selfie spots worldwide!
The international car hire comparison website Enjoytravel.com recently revealed a list of the most popular places in the world to take a selfie according to TikTok and Instragram. South Africa’s Kruger National Park (#krugernationalpark) made it to the Top 10 with a combined total of… [READ MORE]
#IATA confirms strong cargo demand
Strong Cargo Demand Continues in July The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released July 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all comparisons to follow are to June […]
TravelComments.com – Qantas will resume flights between Australia South Africa in 2022!
The flag carrier of Australia, Qantas, has provided more detail on preparations for restarting its international flights, with plans linked to the vaccine rollout in Australia and key overseas markets. Australia is expected reach the critical threshold of 80% of the adult population fully vaccinated in December 2021 (“National Cabinet’s Phase C”), triggering the gradual […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Malawi has eased entry restrictions!
Malawi has relaxed the requirements for travellers intending to visit the country with immediate effect (27 August 2021). Travellers are no longer required to obtain a waiver from the Ministry of Health, but are required to… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Mozambique eases some of the preventive measures!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced in an address to the nation on 27 August 2021 the easing of several preventive measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country. Schools in Mozambique are allowed to re-open, but… [READ MORE]
#BrusselsAirlines increases winter sun destinations
BRUSSELS AIRLINES EYES MORE WINTERDESTINATIONS FOR SUN SEEKERS (Posted 29th August 2021) Brussels Airlines sees an increase in the demand for winter-sun destinations from both individual passengers and travel agents. As of 30th of September Brussels Airlines adds Marrakech to its flight offer. As from 31st of October also flights to winter-sun destinations Lanzarote & […]
#VoyagesAfriq Tourism News Updates from across Africa
World Tourism Day 2021: Official Message by Secretary-General of UNWTO The human desire to travel and explore is universal, which is why tourism must be open for everyone to enjoy. So too must the many social and economic benefits that tourism brings be available to everybody. World Tourism Day 2021 highlights the power of ‘Tourism […]
#IATA backs European Digital COVID19 Certificate as Global Standard
IATA Backs European Digital Covid Certificate as Global Standard The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the European Commission for its leadership and speed in delivering the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) and urged states to make it their global standard for digital vaccine certificates. “The DCC was delivered in record time to help facilitate […]
Brussels Airport News Updates
COVID-19 Test Centre Do you need a COVID-19 test for your next trip or your arrival in Belgium? At Brussels Airport you can get a COVID-19 PCR-test in one of the 2 Ecolog test centres. The test centre for departing passengers is located just outside the departure terminal; the test centre for arriving passengers is […]
Achola Rosario ventures out in search of a veritable feast
GOOD FOOD PUTS ACHOLA ROSARIO ALWAYS IN A GOOD MOOD … By Achola Rosario, Contributing Editor at www.ATCNews.org (Posted 29th August 2021) I always knew myself to be a naturally greedy person; my mother put me on a diet when I was 10. But for the first time in my life, I have met my […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced the dates for the annual “Mpumalanga Parks Week”!
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has announced the dates for the Mpumalanga Parks Week 2021. The week-long event will take place from 13 – 17 September 2021. During the week, South African citizens will have free access to… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyWestair has launched flights between Windhoek Katima Mulilo!
Namibian privately-owned passenger airline FlyWestair has launched a new service to Namibia’s Zambezi Region. The airline is now offering three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek and Katima Mulilo Airport (MPA) in Katima Mulilo. Flights depart Windhoek at… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Comair to re-start kulula and British Airways flights!
South African airline Comair, which operates the low-cost kulula brand and a local franchise of British Airways, has announced that it will be back in the skies again from 01 September 2021 as planned. The airline temporarily suspended operations on 05 July 2021 in response to the implementation of an adjusted Level 4 lockdown in […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Air Zimbabwe to resume flights between Harare Johannesburg!
Zimbabwe’s flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe, is set to resume flights to Johannesburg in South Africa. According to Bulawayo24, a Zimbabwean online news resource from Bulawayo, the airline has placed advertisements in local newspapers on… [READ MORE]
