Kampala’s restaurants return to delivery services
HIT AGAIN BY A GOVERNMENT LOCKDOWN IS IT SURVIVAL FOR THE FITTEST – AND THE BEST (Posted 25th June 2021) As Uganda is again under lockdown orders have Kampala’s leading restaurants, like the Le Chateau and sister operation La Patisserie, once more resumed food delivery services as the only viable way to serving their clientele. […]
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#QatarAirways ups US flights to over 100 a week
RAPID INCREASE IN FREQUENCIES FROM DOHA TO THE US ANNOUNCED (Posted 25th June 2021) Qatar Airways’ 12 U.S. gateways and global network of over 140 destinations further cement its position as the leading international carrier providing global connectivity to and from the U.S. via the Best Airport in the Middle East, Hamad International Airport Qatar […]
#AFRAA updates industry report for #Africa
UPDATED DATA NOW AVAILABLE FOR AVIATION INDUSTRY IN AFRICA (Posted 25th June 2021) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) released its 2020 Air Transport Report on 02 June 2021, giving an in-depth analysis of Africa’s Air Transport industry 2020 performance on financials, passenger and cargo traffic, airport ranking, intra-Africa connectivity, and country openness. This is to […]
Military helicopter crash kills 17 in Kenya while C130 shot down over Tigray
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY INTO CRASH WHICH KILLED 17 MILITARY PERSONNEL (Posted 24th June 2021) A Kenya Air Force training mission with an MI 171E helicopter ended in tragedy earlier today, when the aircraft crashed in Kajiado county, leaving at least 17 servicemen dead while several other passengers reportedly survived the crash. The survivors were airlifted to […]
#BreakingNews as UK slams the brakes on travel from Uganda to Britain
TRAVELERS FROM UGANDA FACE #COVID19 RED LIST ENTRY BAN AS OF 30TH JUNE 04.00 HRS GMT (Posted 24th June 2021) What has been an open secret for the past couple of days has now been officially made a stark reality, as the UK has put Uganda on the COVID19 country red list which will prohibit […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 180.476.831 Cases and 3.909.660 Deaths as of 24th of June 2021 165.177.003 cases […]
Biometrics to play a key role in ‘touchless journeys’
STAR ALLIANCE, SITA AND NEC TEAM UP TO ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY OF TOUCHLESS TRAVEL (Posted 24th June 2021) Frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines will soon be able to use their biometric identity across any participating airline at any participating airport following a new agreement between the world’s largest airline alliance, NEC Corporation […]
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#IATA and #WHO set for joint media meeting
IATA – WHO Africa Online Briefing The media briefing is facilitated by APO Group Please join the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa (www.AfRO.who.int) Media briefing. The virtual press conference is on-the-record and it is an opportunity for you to ask questions on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines rollout as well as other health issues in Africa. […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2021 – July 27 – 29 AllAfrica Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will hold this year’s 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit virtually to build sustainable partnerships and opportunities between key government and private sector decision-makers across America and the African continent…Read more>> HEALTH Covid Surge in Africa Raises Fears […]
TravelComments.com – Time Out: Two streets in South Africa are among the 30 coolest streets in the world!
Time Out, a global media outlet that inspires and enables people to explore and enjoy the best of the city, has just released this year’s Time Out Index. As part of the global survey, Time Out asked 27,000-plus city-dwellers which specific streets they think are the coolest in the world. According to the Time Out […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda on a daily basis Global overview: 180.063.192 Cases and 3.900.948 Deaths as of 23rd of June 2021 164.820.083 cases […]
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Breaking Boundaries now available on Netflix
‘BREAKING BOUNDARIES‘ CAN NOW BE WATCHED ON NETFLIX (Posted 23rd June 2021) Jochen Zeitz, the owner of the Segera Conservancy and co-producer of the Breaking Boundaries documentary, has announced the launch of the film on Netflix. The Segera Retreat, in full operation under the new health and safety SOP’s, will show the feature on request […]
#NAS wins tender by Zambia Airports to establish a premium lounge
LUSAKA’S NEW TERMINAL PREMIUM LOUNGE TO BE ESTABLISHED AND OPERATED BY NAS (Posted 23rd June 2021) National Aviation Services (NAS) (www.NAS.aero) and NAC2000 Corporation have been awarded a tender to operate an airport lounge in the new terminal at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) in Lusaka, Zambia. The airport is the largest in Zambia and […]
#ElewanaCollection News Update
The Elewana Collection Newsletter – June 2021 Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar Reopens 1 July, Marking Full Reopening of Elewana Lodges, Camps & Hotels Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar reopening on 1 July, marks a full reopening of Elewana’s portfolio of properties. ?Read more ? Celebrating Renovations in Kenya and Tanzania Important renovations have been completed at our camps […]
Africa Tourism Partners brings you the 3rd edition of their Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge
AFRICA TOURISM PARTNERS CALL UPON AFRICA’S YOUTH TO REGISTER FOR THEIR ANNUAL YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAMME (Posted 23rd June 2021) Organized by Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) are preparations for the 3 rd edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge and Summit now at an advanced stage. Scheduled for 28th to 30th of July 2021, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 179.662.365 Cases and 3.890.970 Deaths as of 22nd of June 2021 164.356.736 cases have recovered. The […]
#AFRAA sets date for their next Annual General Assembly
AFRAA ANNOUNCES 16TH AND 17TH NOVEMBER AS THEIR DATES FOR THE NEXT VIRTUAL 53RD AGA (Posted 22nd June 2021) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) would like to inform its members, partners and industry stakeholders that the AFRAA 53rd Annual General assembly (AGA) will be held from 16th to 17th of November 2021 in a virtual […]
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TravelComments.com – Qatar Airways to launch new route to Lusaka and Harare!
The state-owned flag carrier of Qatar, Qatar Airways, is set to launch a new service to Zambia and Zimbabwe. Lusaka and Harare will become the airline’s fifth and sixth new destination launched in Africa since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Effective… [READ MORE]
Air Kenya updates passengers on mandatory digital registration
VISITORS TO KENYA MUST SUBMIT A DIGITAL TRAVELERS HEALTH SURVEILLANCE FORM (Posted 22nd June 2021) Warm greetings from Air Kenya! Further to our previous communication, we wish to inform you that it is mandatory for all travellers using our service to fill out the Digital Local Travellers Health Surveillance Form 24 hours prior to their […]
#Zimbabwe Tourism set for virtual travel agents presentation
ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY SHOWCASING THE COUNTRY’S ATTRACTIONS IN SPECIAL VIRTUAL PRESENTATION (Posted 22nd June 2021) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority is inviting you to join their virtual travel agents presentation which is taking place later today. Here is the link for those interested and wishing to participate: https://gadventures.zoom.us/j/99496375488?pwd=OXd2c1A0VTlsZElVcGhWT2hueGFldz09
Radisson Hotels sign up for Djibouti hotel development
RADISSON SET TO MANAGE NEW HOTEL IN DJIBOUTI (Posted 21st June 2021) The Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) has announced the signing of the Radisson Hotel Djibouti. The hotel marks the Group’s entry into the country and brings its East African portfolio to 18 hotels and over 2700 rooms in operation and under development, strengthening its […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st of June 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 179.369.956 Cases and 3.884.375 Deaths as of 21st of June 2021 163.954.265 cases have recovered. The […]
UAE government directs suspension of passenger entry or transit from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Namibia
#COVID19 INFLICTS MORE DAMAGE TO AVIATION INDUSTRY (Posted 21st June 2021) The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) have announced the suspension of all inbound flights for national and international carriers coming from Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Namibia, effective 23:59 on Monday, June 21st. The […]
#QatarAirways set for combined Lusaka and Harare flights three times a week
FLIGHTS FROM DOHA TO LUSAKA AND HARARE TO COMMENCE ON AUGUST 06TH (Posted 21st June 2021) Zambia and Zimbabwe are being added to Qatar Airways expanding list of destinations in Africa from early August, bringing its award-winning service to two important southern African destinations. The new service to Lusaka and onwards to Harare is scheduled […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates
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TravelComments.com – Emirates: Passenger flights from South Africa to Dubai remain suspended!
According to Emirates’ latest travel update (21 June 2021, 11:23 Dubai (GMT+4)), flights from South Africa will remain suspended until 06…[READ MORE]
