#IATA confirms that international travel demand is driving global recovery
(Posted 09th June 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that air travel resumed its strong recovery trend in April, despite the war in Ukraine and travel restrictions in China. This was driven primarily by international demand. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise […]
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 09th June 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#Zimbabwe Tourism welcomes new CEO
(Posted 09th June 2022) The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has announced the appointment of Ms. Winnie Muchanyuka as their new Chief Executive. This follows the retirement, due to ill health, of former long serving CEO Dr. Karikoga Kaseke. Ms. Muchanyuka is taking over from the Acting CEO Mr. Givemore Chidzidzi who has been steering the ship […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 09th June 2022) U.S.-AFRICA RELATIONSThe U.S. Government Invests $39 million in Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment ProgramUS EmbassyToday, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development, launched the Women’s Economic and Social Empowerment Program with the goal of providing 200,000 women in seven Egyptian governorates with increased employment opportunities, leadership roles, access […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 08th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview536.787.394 Cases and 6.323.938 Deaths as of 08th of June 2022 507.882.883 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.17 percent Note: Some […]
#IATA confirms fall in air cargo demand
(Posted 08th June 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released April 2022 data for global air cargo markets showing a drop in demand and contraction in capacity. The effects of Omicron in Asia and the Russia–Ukraine war continue to create a challenging operating backdrop that is driving the decline. Note: We returned to year-on-year […]
TravelComments.com – Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to select museums on Youth Day!
Iziko Museums of South Africa has announced that it will be offering free entry to select museums in Cape Town on Youth Day (16 June 2022). This includes the Iziko South African Museum (ISAM), the Iziko Slave Lodge (ISL),… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Israel: El Al increases flights to South Africa!
El Al, the flag carrier of Israel, is set to increase the frequency of scheduled passenger flights to South Africa. Effective 10 June 2022, the airline will offer a second weekly flight between Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv and… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 08th June 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#IATA – Celebrating 50 Golden Years at IATA Training
(Posted 08th June 2022) Wrapping up half a century of innovation, diversity & excellence in training In 1972, IATA’s training division was born. Since then, IATA Training has established itself as the go-to source in our industry for both experiential and continuous learning that meets the needs of all aviation professionals.Because our success wouldn’t be possible without […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 07th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview536.152.069 Cases and 6.322.094 Deaths as of 07th of June 2022 507.248.954 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.17 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Zambia Airways launches direct flights between Lusaka Johannesburg!
The national airline of the Republic of Zambia, Zambia Airways, is set to launch scheduled services to Johannesburg in South Africa. Effective… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink & Emirates officially activate codeshare partnership!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink and the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates, have officially activated their codeshare agreement on 06 June 2022. Customers travelling with Emirates to South Africa can now now book a wide range of additional flights, including… READ MORE
Radisson Hotel Group opens its 14th South African hotel in Durban
(Posted 07th June 2022) Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) announced its entry into its fourth South African city, Durban, with the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga. This opening brings the Group’s portfolio in one of its key African markets, South Africa, to fourteen hotels in operation and two under development. Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban […]
Tourism Seychelles Re-building Travel Confidence for Saudi Arabian Market
(Posted 07th June 2022) Reintroducing Seychelles as an ideal destination for tourism for Saudi Arabian visitors, the Tourism Seychelles team noted with satisfaction that 85 partners attended the event Tourism Seychelles hosted a Seychelles dedicated event for selected trade and media partners at the Movenpick Hotel and Residences Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
TravelComments.com – Fastjet: Double-daily flights between Victoria Falls Johannesburg!
Low-cost carrier Fastjet (Zimbabwe) is set to increase the flight frequency between Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA) in Victoria Falls and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Effective… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – United Airlines extended its New York/ Newark Cape Town route to a year-round, three times per week service!
United Airlines, one of the major American airlines, has officially expanded its service to Cape Town on 06 June 2022 with three non-stop flights per week, year-round, between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in the New York metropolitan area and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, following… READ MORE
#Aviation – #CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 07th June 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#AFRAA’s next Sky Connect Dialogue – coming up tomorrow
(Posted 07th June 2022) The June 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Ms. Fadimatou Noutchemo Simo – Founder & President of The Young African Aviation Professional Association (YAAPA). Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Ms. Fadimatou Simo as she espouses to a continental audience on deep-seated trends, views and insights on African aviation […]
#IATA Training – Enhancing safety management
(Posted 07th June 2022) We understand that selecting the training that best suits your needs, and those of your organization, requires careful consideration. You want to make sure the skills acquired fit your development plans. Concretely, you need to know what you will gain from participating.To help you better evaluate SMS for Airlines (Classroom / Virtual Classroom), we’ve gathered […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 06th of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview535.566.687 Cases and 6.320.857 Deaths as of 06th of June 2022 506.623.404 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.18 percent Note: Some […]
#RhinoCharge raises KES 156 million as Team Bundufundi wins again
(Posted 05th June 2022) This year’s Rhino Charge, held on Friday June 03rd in Kajiado County, raised a remarkable KES 156 million given the steady recovery Kenya is making from depressed economy occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the second-year running, the overall Rhino Charge 2022 winner was Car No. 38 entered by Sean Avery (Bundufundi), followed by Car No. […]
#BrusselsAirport News
(Posted 05th June 2022) It is Festival season in Belgium Belgium is a real summer festival hotspot. With over 280 festivals, the biggest music stars, the most creative decorations and the best festivals in the world, this is the place to be for music lovers. Brussels Airport sponsors a unique festival with a focus on […]
#EurowingsDiscover adds Kilimanjaro with two flights a week
(Posted 05th June 2022) Eurowings Discover, the long haul leisure airline of the Lufthansa Group, has commenced flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania. The airline, operating an Airbus A330, is now offering two flights a week, via the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa, to allow tourists direct access to Arusha, aka Safari Capital of […]
Coming up in July: 4th edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge
(Posted 04th June 2022) Developing youth and innovative entrepreneurship solutions for inclusive tourism recovery in Africa Africa Tourism Partners in collaboration with the UNWTO, BDO, and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia invites you and your organisation to participate in the 4th edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge […]
#AFRAA announces the next Sky Connect Dialogue
(Posted 04th June 2022) The June 2022 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect will host Ms. Fadimatou Noutchemo Simo – Founder & President of The Young African Aviation Professional Association (YAAPA). Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with Ms. Fadimatou Simo as she espouses to a continental audience on deep-seated trends, views and insights on African aviation […]
#AfricanParks submits annual report
(Posted 04th June 2022) African Parks is pleased to present their 2021 Annual Report, Into the Light, which details the enduring impacts they are making through the effective management of 19 parks, in 11 countries across the continent, with your support. In this report, you’ll read about the rise they are seeing in reclaiming natural heritage […]
#COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
(Posted 03rd of June 2022) #COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview534.328.931 Cases and 6.317.940 Deaths as of 03rd of June 2022 505.236.836 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.18 percent Note: Some […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: Proflight Zambia doubles flights between Ndola Mansa!
Zambian airline Proflight Zambia has annouced that it will double the frequency of direct flights between Ndola in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province and Mansa, the capital of the Luapula Province in northern Zambia due to popular demand. Effective… READ MORE
Kyaninga Triathlon ante portas
(Posted 03rd June 2022) ??? calling all runners and adventurous types!Do you run????? or ride a bike????? or swim? ?????There is just 1 week until the awesome Kyaninga Triathlon, Fort Portal. Saturday June 4th. Register today! Read the blog for full info ?? http://bit.ly/3s1sm0J ??? ? ????????? WhatsApp +256 778277248 or email info@kyaningacdc.org ????? ?? […]
