#Hospitality: Global Hotel Alliance expands management team
(Posted 22nd March 2022) Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the largest international alliance of independent hotel brands, encompassing more than 500 hotels across 35 brands in 85 countries, has bolstered its management team with two senior-level appointments. Franck Kermarrec comes on board as Chief Commercial Officer and Nicolas le Roux assumes the newly created role of […]
#AfricanUnion and #EuropeanUnion step up digital cooperation
(Posted 22nd March 2022) African Union and European Union step up digital cooperation following EU-AU Summit The event, which took place virtually, was jointly hosted by the African Union Commission and the European Commission Digital cooperation is a cornerstone of the Africa-EU strategic partnership. This was underlined by representatives from the European Union and the […]
#Aviation #Liberia Airport Authority awards 10 year ground handling contract to NAS
(Posted 22nd March 2022) NAS’ entering the Liberian market cements the company’s leading position in #Africa The Liberia Airport Authority has awarded an exclusive ten-year ground handling management contract to National Aviation Services (NAS) (www.NAS.aero), the fastest growing aviation services provider in the emerging markets. Under the terms of the cooperation, NAS will provide comprehensive […]
#Hospitality: Hope for hotels in distress as Barrow’s embarks on acquisition spree
(Posted 22nd March 2022) Barrows focuses on hotel companies with an immediate need for liquidity and well-functioning management Barrows (www.BarrowsHotels.com), the provider of hotel investment and advisory services for hotels in the Middle East and Africa, is looking for distressed hotels in West Africa to buy and turn them into a successful hospitality brand. Barrows […]
#VoyagesAfriq’s latest tourism news from across #Africa
(Posted 22nd March 2022) Botswana to host 5th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Botswana will host the 5th edition of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) at the Grand Palm GICC.Themed “Igniting Intra-Africa tourism through inclusive intra-Africa trade, partnerships and Investments”, the intra-African travel game-changing event will take place in Gaborone in November 2022 and is […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview471.862.215 Cases and 6.103.883 Deaths as of 21st of March 2022 407.995.048 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.29 percent Note: Some […]
Mt. Kenya Trust appeals for help to fight wildfires
(Posted 21st March 2022) Mount Kenya Fires WHAT’S GOING ON?Teams from Mount Kenya Trust, Rhino Ark, the Kenya Wildlife Service, the Kenya Forest Service and the communities adjacent to the fires have been battling fires in the northern Aberdares and on Mount Kenya since the begging of February. An incredible job has been done of […]
#Conservation – Help save the Pangolin
(Posted 21st March 2022) Teaming up to save a species You too can play a part in helping us protect this highly endangered species. Watch Toby’s video below to learn more. Image captured by Helena Atkinson,Conservation Projects Manager at Pangolin.Africa Camera info for Helena’s image: Body: Canon EOS 5D Mark IVLens: Canon EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM lensFocal length: 84mmISO: 100Aperture: f/4Shutter: 1/500 […]
African Broadcasting Union partners with Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union to tackle climate change
(Posted 21st March 2022) AUB and ABU to organize twinning workshop on climate change reporting (23 – 26 March, 2022) The workshop scheduled to take place in Mauritius Island’s Voilà Bagatelle Hotel is held under the chairmanship of the United Nations Office for Disasters Risk Reduction (UNDRR) From 23rd to 26th of March, 2022, the […]
#AviAssist returns to post pandemic #Africa with new courses
(Posted 21st March 2022) What does it take to be an Air Traffic Controller? We hope you’ll join us on Friday, the 25th of March for the 4th episode of the Focus Sessions. We’ll be talking about a career in Air Traffic Control (ATC). Our guest will be Marvin Rangarira. Marvin started his career as […]
Royal Caribbean Cruises (Nigeria) publish details for the July cruise
(Posted 20th March 2022) Royal Caribbean has now published the tariffs for their planned July cruise as follows: Booking information as per the details on the flyer or as shown in the previous article, link for which has been included below: Link to the previous article:
#VirungaNationalPark’s latest news updates
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#BrusselsAirlines announces new ‘Management Trainee’ Programme
(Posted 19th March 2022) Brussels Airlines is looking for bright and motivated young graduates who want to develop a deep understanding of the aviation business and start a career within the company. Thanks to a 24-month rotational programme, three young talents will be immersed into the different operational and administrative departments that run the airline […]
TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Botswana has amended entry requirements for travellers!
Botswana has amended entry requirements for travellers. Due to discordant periods for taking Covid-19 booster shots between Botswana and other countries, and for purposes of smoothening international travel, the definition of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 in Botswana will no longer include… READ MORE
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview467.256.593 Cases and 6.090.530 Deaths as of 18th of March 2022 398.704.839 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.30 percent Note: Some […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
(Posted 18th March 2022) ATCNews readers now have daily access to the Blue Swan Daily Aviation News, courtesy of #CAPA by simply clicking on www.blueswandaily.com
#ElewanaCollection’s latest news updates
(Posted 18th March 2022) The Elewana Collection Newsletter MARCH 2022 Fully Vaccinated Travellers to Kenya No Longer Have to Test Prior to ArrivalThe new rules are valid for all fully vaccinated passengers who can present a certificate of COVID-19 vaccination Read more Peak Summer Months Filling FastBook quickly to avoid disappointment as availability becomes increasingly […]
Investing in Africa’s future tourism growth and prosperity – an added value event alongside the #AfricaTravelWeek and #WTMAfrica2022
(Posted 18th March 2022) Key economic trends and topics will be discussed during the African Tourism Investment Summit on the 11th and 12th April in Cape Town to bolster investment in the continent. ITIC (International Tourism Investment Conference), in partnership with World Travel Market Africa, will hold a cutting-edge Summit on ‘Investing in Africa’s future […]
COVID19 – Work-daily updates from #Africa for Africa
#COVID19 UPDATES FROM #AFRICA FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th of March 2022) This workdaily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, serving #Entebbe / #Uganda – #Bujumbura / #Burundi – #Kigali / #Rwanda Global overview465.058.759 Cases and 6.083.707 Deaths as of 17th of March 2022 397.120.112 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 1.31 percent Note: Some […]
#IATA welcomes the start of reopening of travel
(Posted 17th March 2022) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions, as COVID-19 moves into the endemic phase. An IATA survey of travel restrictions for the world’s top 50 air travel markets (comprising 88% of international demand in 2019 as measured by revenue […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa has renamed 17 locations in the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga!
South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has officially announced a number of name changes for a town, a village, two areas as well as 13 human settlements in the Eastern Cape and in Mpumalanga. The name changes are officially approved in terms of Section 10 (2) of the South African Geographical […]
#AviaDevAfrica’s Jon Howell publishes his latest podcast from the sunny beaches of #Mombasa
(Posted 17th March 2022) PODCAST: Moving beyond the crisis with Abderahmane Berthe, Secretary-General, AFRAA and Allan Kilavuka, CEO, Kenya Airways This episode is a 2 parter recorded on location in Mombasa, Kenya, during the ACI Africa conference. Mr Berthe discusses the latest figures for February 2022, the key topics for the upcoming Stakeholders convention, being held under the theme “Beyond […]
#BrusselsAirlines hopeful for Easter and summer tourism revival
(Posted 17th March 2022) Brussels Airlines notes a high demand for sunny destinations during the Easter holidays and expects this to only increase due to a large number of last-minute bookings. During the upcoming school holidays , the airline offers 80% of its European vacation offer compared to 2019. Across the total network, Brussels Airlines offers 75% of […]
#IATA publishes quarterly cargo analysis for Q1/2022
(Posted 17th March 2022) IATA is pleased to share the latest quarterly Cargo Market Analysis. Key points: Industry-wide cargo ton kilometers (CTKs) had softened in the three months to January 2022. CTKs rose 7.2% year-on-year, but this is weaker than the previous three months period (16.0%) and seasonally adjusted CTKs fell by 0.7% quarter-on-quarter. […]
Tanzania’s new entry requirements put new hurdles in the way of wannabe visitors
(Posted 17th March 2022) Air Kenya has advised of new entry requirements for Tanzania, especially applying for their connection from the Masai Mara via Migori to the Serengeti. Writes Air Kenya: The Government of Tanzania has updated the entry requirements for all travellers. In adherence to these regulations, and to hasten the immigration process, all Airkenya […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Comair suspension lifted, Kulula and British Airways flights to resume!
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has uplifted the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Comair (Pty) Ltd. with immediate effect. This brings to an end a five-day long suspension of the AOC which was imposed by SACAA from 12 March 2022. The SACAA audited Comair (Pty) Ltd. following a… READ MORE
The #AfricaTravelWeek and #WTMAfrica2022 await …
(Posted 17th March 2022) No need for FOMO The list of exhibitors for WTM Africa 2022 is steadily growing, and we’re not surprised! After all, it is the first time in two long years that Africa’s tourism industry will meet face-to-face again in Cape Town.The excitement is building. Buyers are itching to refresh their itineraries and explore […]
#BrusselsAirport’s latest news updates
(Posted 17th March 2022) View the online version Smooth travelling Travelling to Belgium or are you returning from a holiday abroad and are you vaccinated or have a recovery certificate? Upon arrival, you do no longer have to get a test or self-quarantine. Anyone travelling to Belgium from a country outside the European Union or Schengen area […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
(Posted 17th March 2022) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Next Engineers programme launches in JohannesburgAfrican BusinessGeneral Electric (GE) in partnership with FHI360, PROTEC, and the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) officially the Next Engineers programme in Johannesburg to increase the diversity of young people in engineering… Read more>> Three South African startups chosen for Google for […]
#BreakingAviationNews: FASTJET LAUNCHES VICTORIA FALLS TO MBOMBELA KRUGER MPUMALANGA FLIGHTS
(Posted 16th March 2022) Fastjet Zimbabwe, the award-winning value-based airline, has today Wednesday, 16th of March 2022 launched flights from Zimbabwe’s tourism capital of Victoria Falls to Mbombela Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport in South Africa. The new schedule service route will operate three (3) times a week on a Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Providing a […]
