TravelComments.com – Facebook has launched Africa’s first Community City Guide in Johannesburg!
Online social media and social networking service Facebook has just launched Africa’s first Facebook Community City Guide. “The JoziPlug Community City Guide“, which has been compiled and co-created by local Facebook Groups, was created to showcase the beauty of Johannesburg, highlight community leaders using Facebook to connect and support local businesses through empowering communities and […]
TravelComments.com – Air Botswana to resume flights to Cape Town, Harare & Lusaka!
Botswana’s flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to re-introduce regional services in Southern Africa. The airline, which already relaunched flights between Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg on 10 November 2020, is set to recommence flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, […]
#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
St. Ange’s retirement from politics makes waves around the world
LEADING GLOBAL TRAVEL MAGAZINES AND PUBLICATIONS PAY TRIBUTE TO ALAIN ST. ANGE’S LEGACY FOR SEYCHELLES’ TOURISM (Posted 09th December 2020) The recent announcement that tourism personality ALAIN St.ANGE had retired from his country’s day to day politics was reported from the four corners of the world. In the Americas Bea Broda BA, BMsc, the Producer/Writer/Host/Speaker […]
The Driftwood Malindi – Safe to Visit
THE DRIFTWOOD SHARES ITS MEASURES UNDER THE COVID19 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (Posted 09th December 2020) Greetings to ATCNews Readers from Roger Sylvester and the entire Driftwood Malindi team … Here is their message for you ahead of the Festive Season … With the Christmas Festive Season upon us, we thought it was important to let […]
#AviaDev and #Embraer to deliver market outlook for #Africa
THE LOOK INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL OF AFRICAN AVIATION Brought to you by AviaDev’s Jon Howell and Embraer’s top team for Africa (Posted 09th December 2020) Dear ATCNews Readers, Tomorrow, Thursday 10th of December at 10:00 (UTC), AviaDev and Embraer will deliver an immersive and engaging event delivering and discussing the findings of the most […]
Emirates finally turns the corner and launches Premium Economy
EMIRATES HAS FINALLY GIVEN UP THEIR RESISTANCE TO LAUNCH A PREMIUM ECONOMY CABIN (Posted 09th December 2020) The launch of Emirates’ Premium Economy Cabin can be compared with the act of pulling a tooth, long overdue, long in coming but finally inevitable. Leading airlines around the world have offered this added cabin for a long […]
#QatarAirways announces #Seattle as next US destination
QATAR AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES CODESHARES WITH ALASKA AIRLINES UPON START OF SEATTLE FLIGHTS (Posted 09th December 2020) Qatar Airways also announces a frequent flyer partnership with Alaska Airlines that will begin from 15 December 2020 and plans to implement codeshare cooperation in line with the U.S. carrier joining oneworld in March 2021 Launch of Seattle will […]
#IATA recommends urgent measures to government to stimulate air travel
Best Practices for COVID-19 Market Stimulation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to add market stimulation measures to the support they are giving to keep aviation financially viable. Such measures would encourage travel while systematic testing protocols enable a safe re-opening of borders. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, governments have […]
#OneWorld continues to claim major awards this season
THREE MORE AWARDS FOR ONEWORLD CONFIRM GLOBAL STANDING OF THE ALLIANCE (Posted 09th December 2020) oneworld has been named the winner of another three awards by Global Traveler magazine, in a further recognition of its status as the preferred alliance of international travellers. Global Traveler named the alliance as Best Airline Alliance in its GT […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 68.117.810 Cases and 1.554.160 Deaths as of today 08th of December 2020 47.180.405 cases have […]
#IATA reports disappointing passenger recovery in October 2021
Passenger Recovery Disappoints in October Global airlines now expect to lose nearly 120 billion US Dollars this year The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery of passenger demand continued to be disappointingly slow in October. Total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was down 70.6% compared to October 2019. This […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park: Stringent safety measures will apply during the summer holidays!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that stringent safety measures will apply in all three sections – Tsitsikamma, Knysna and Wilderness – of the Garden Route National Park during this summer holidays. According to Vuyiswa Thabethe, General Manager for the Garden Route region of SANParks, Park Rangers will be on high alert during this […]
#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
Colobus Conservation is asking for your help
Colobus Conservation Global Giving Campaign Dear ATCNews Readers – it’s the season of goodwill so at the risk of abusing our relationship I am asking for your help on behalf of Colobus Conservation based in Diani on the south coast of Kenya. This is a not-for-profit organisation promoting the conservation, preservation, and protection of primates […]
#IATA urges countries to follow global guidelines on crew testing for #COVID19
States Urged to Follow Global Guidelines on Crew Testing The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) jointly called on governments to follow the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) guidelines to exempt crews from COVID-19 testing that is applied to air […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 67.541.338 Cases and 1.544.185 Deaths as of today 07th of December 2020 46.717.521 cases have […]
#Uganda mourns the loss of another ranger at the hands of armed poachers
RIP SGT. EMMANUEL MATSIPA / UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY RANGER FORCE (Posted 07th December 2020) The poaching menace in Uganda has again reared its ugly head as yet another ranger was shot dead by armed poachers in Kibale Forest National Park. The park is known for primate tourism but the forest has in past years faced […]
#IATA says air cargo recovery slower than anticipated in October
Air Cargo Recovery Continues at a Slower Pace in October The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand continued to improve but at a slower pace than the previous month and remains below previous year levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was […]
#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
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 67.021.834 Cases and 1.537.155 Deaths as of today 06th of December 2020 46.394.172 cases have […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 66.390.929 Cases and 1.527.500 Deaths as of today 05th of December 2020 45.962.544 cases have […]
#BreakingNews as Alain St. Ange leaves politics
ONE SEYCHELLES POLITICAL PARTY ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF ALAIN ST.ANGE FROM POLITICS (Posted 05th December 2020) The National Executive Committee of the ONE SEYCHELLES political party earlier today hosted a small gathering, where it was confirmed that the President of the Party and its 2020 Presidential Candidate, namely Alain St.Ange, was stepping down officially from his […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest 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 […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 04th of December 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by Brussels Airlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 65.733.233 Cases and 1.515.516 Deaths as of today 04th of December 2020 45.565.308 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: New operating hours for the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point Section
South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced that the operating hours for the Cape of Good Hope/Cape Point Section in Cape Town’s Table Mountain National Park have been amended. The new operating hours are as follows: Gates open at 07:00 and close at 17:00, with the last vehicles to exit the park by 18:00. There […]
TravelComments.com – Uganda: The Uganda Wildlife Authority cuts park entrance fees and gorilla & chimpanzee tracking fees!
The Uganda Wildlife Association (UWA) has announced temporary changes in its pricing for visits to wildlife centres, including a reduction on gorilla and chimpanzee tracking fees, across Uganda. Between 01 December 2020 and 31 March 2021, the UWA will be running a festive season price discount to manage the impacts of Covid-19 and reward their […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Kenya’s ‘Four Point by Sheraton’ hotels both claim major awards
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON NAIROBI HURLINGHAM AWARDED BEST 4-STAR BUSINESS HOTEL (Posted 04th December 2020) Highlights · Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham awarded accolade of Best 4-Star Business Hotel Kenya 2020. · Hotel Of The Year Awards are a reflection of exceptional service levels and world-class amenities. 100 properties globally have been awarded for […]
Blow for Cape Town air connectivity as second US airline postpones return
TWO US AIRLINES DEFER THEIR CAPE TOWN ROUTE LAUNCH UNTIL 2021 (Posted 04th December 2020) Following the earlier announcement by Delta Airlines, to postpone their relaunch of flights from Atlanta to South Africa has United Airlines also stated that their seasonal service between New York and Cape Town would not restart in December as was […]
