TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African Airways cancels all international routes for the month of January 2021!
South Africa’s flag carrier, South African Airways, has announced that due to the continuing impact of Covid-19 and the ongoing business rescue process all international routes will be cancelled for the month of January 2021. In a statement released by the airline on 01 December 2020 it said that assistance will be provided to all […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd 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: 64.374.880 Cases and 1.490.480 Deaths as of today 02nd of December 2020 44.636.864 cases have […]
Serengeti Balloon Safaris set to return to Ndutu / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
SERENGETI BALLOON TO RELAUNCH FLIGHTS FROM NDUTU IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 02nd December 2020) Serengeti Balloon Safaris has announced that they will be flying in Ndutu again this season, from 20th of December 2020 to 31st of March 2021. They will be flying in both the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink has launched flights to Maun and Kasane in Botswana!
South African privately-owned regional carrier Airlink has launched new services to Maun and Kasane in Botswana on 01 December 2020. The airline operates three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Maun Airport (MUB) in Maun and [read more]
TravelComments.com – Namibia reopens border posts with Botswana!
Namibia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Frans Kapofi, yesterday announced the reopening of three border posts between Namibia and Botswana with immediate effect. The following ports of entry are now open for the purpose of entry into or departure from Namibia, subject to applicable health regulations: [read more]
#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
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
The Latest from ZambiaTourism.com A QUICK TRAVEL GUIDE: How To Get To Livingstone From Lusaka Is Livingstone, Zambia on your bucket list? The holidays are upon us and if you’re planning to, or simply thinking about, travelling to Livingstone from Lusaka soon, then this travel guide is for you! READ MORE WATCH: Kasanka Bat Season […]
#WTMAfrica2021 – Taking place in April next year in Cape Town
07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa Africa Travel Week continues diversity and inclusion journey Each year the travel and tourism industry opens up the world to a wide range of travellers regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, abilities and sexual orientation. And in recent years, many companies have begun the process of exploring […]
Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit – Taking place this weekend
Just 2 days to the “Face 2 Face” Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit 2020 KILIFAIR presents the latest “Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit 2020” NEWS FREE buyer sign-in NOW! More than 80 exhibitors and 200+ buyers from Tanzania and East Africa are expected for the 1st “Kilimanjaro Tourism Summit”. The new event, organized by KILIFAIR promotion Co. Ltd, will […]
Serena Hotels News Updates
Dear ATCNews Readers, December Newsletter IT IS THE SEASON… 2020 is almost coming to an end and we are fast approaching the festive season. Despite the year being unprecedented, we can all agree we’ve learned to survive. The new normal includes safety first. And as a safety and hygiene measure in compliance with the COVID-19 […]
Serena Hotels announces the reopening of the Serena Beach Resort and Spa
SERENA BEACH SET FOR REOPENING IN TIME FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON (Posted 02nd December 2020) Serena Hotels have confirmed to ATCNews that Serena Beach Resort & Spa is set to reopen on the 15th of December this year. The resort will be open with a new approach to its product, guest experience and service delivery. […]
OneWorld named Best Airline Alliance for the sixth consecutive year
BUSINESS TRAVELER READERS VOTE ONCE AGAIN FOR ONEWORLD AS BEST AIRLINE ALLIANCE (Posted 02nd December 2020) oneworld® has been named Best Airline Alliance in the 32nd annual Best in Business Travel Awards, for the sixth consecutive year. oneworld was chosen as the best alliance by the readers of Business Traveler USA magazine, whose votes determine […]
#BrusselsAirlines extends ticket flexibility until end February 2021
BRUSSELS AIRLINES CONTINUES FLEXIBILITY MEASURES FOR TICKET REBOOKINGS (Posted 02nd December 2020) All Brussels Airlines tickets remain flexible until the end of February Rebooking fee remains suspended for Brussels Airlines and all Lufthansa Group network airlines Since the end of August, all tickets of Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines can be rebooked free […]
#Airlink resumes flight services from Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam
AIRLINK CONNECTS SOUTH AFRICA AND TANZANIA THREE TIMES A WEEK (Posted 02nd December 2020) Airlink’s CEO Rodger Foster, on the launch of flights to Tanzania’s commercial capital of Dar es Salaam, said: ‘Airlink is excited looking forward to establishing direct services between the two countries – and flying our brand new colours – on what […]
Training remains the key to get ahead during these turbulent times for aviation
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#IATA says slot use relief vital at this crucial time for the aviation industry
Aviation Industry Agrees Vital Slot Use Relief The Worldwide Airport Slot Board (WASB), comprising Airports Council International (ACI World), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Worldwide Airport Coordinators Group (WWACG) released a joint recommendation for airport slot use relief for the northern summer 2021 season. The organizations called on regulators worldwide to temporarily […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st 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: 63.751.163 Cases and 1.477.339 Deaths as of today 01st of December 2020 44.144.488 cases have […]
#UgandaAirlines sales efforts go into overdrive ahead of first wide body delivery
UGANDA AIRLINES STEPS UP DESTINATION ROLLOUT IN PREPARATION FOR LAUNCH OF LONG HAUL FLIGHTS (Posted 01st December 2020) After announcing the launch of flights from Entebbe to Kinshasa and Johannesburg over the past two weeks has Uganda Airlines now also named Dubai as one of the carrier’s next destinations. The commercial and tourism hub of […]
#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 30th of November 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: 63.212.447 Cases and 1.467.624 Deaths as of today 30th of November 2020 43.707.563 cases have […]
The Trials and Tribulations of travel in the age of #COVID19 / Part 3
AVOIDING LOCKDOWNS AND STRUGGLING FOR TESTING – GOING HOME MADE DIFFICULT BY DIFFERENT MEASURES IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES (Posted 30th November 2020) Coming to Europe from Uganda posed some logistical challenges but going back home to Uganda turned out to be actually worse. But let me start at the beginning again … When two and a […]
#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
#IATA says global economic recovery threatened by air connectivity crisis
International Air Connectivity Crisis Threatens Global Economic Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data revealing that the COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on international connectivity, shaking up the rankings of the world’s most connected cities. London, the world’s number one most connected city in September 2019, has seen a 67% decline […]
Johannesburg next as Uganda Airlines continues expansion
UGANDA AIRLINES EXPANDS NETWORK AHEAD OF LONG HAUL LAUNCH IN EARLY 2021 (Posted 30th November 2020) Following the announcement of Kinshasa as Uganda Airlines’ next destination two weeks ago has the airline now also confirmed that Johannesburg remains in focus for the rollout of the next phase of network expansion. Represented in South Africa by […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 29th of November 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: 62.729.975 Cases and 1.460.995 Deaths as of today […]
Tourism News Updates from #Zambia, #Zimbabwe and beyond
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE ‘LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY‘ – COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 29th November 2020) Courtesy of Gill Staden, renowned author of several guidebooks about Zambia and the wider region, are ATCNews readers again able to learn about what is going on in the tourism and conservation scene in Zambia, Zimbabwe and beyond. […]
#Uganda’s aviation scene due for major change on all fronts
ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO OFFER NEW PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AS UGANDA AIRLINES’ FIRST AIRBUS DELIVERY DRAWS NEAR (Posted 29th November 2020) (Pictures courtesy of CAA Uganda and Uganda Airlines / Airbus) Ugandan travelers, as well as travelers from and to Uganda, are due for some major changes when passing through Entebbe International Airport. In time for […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
HEALTH Africa’s largest Covid treatment clinical trial launched by 13-country network The Guardian A network of 13 African countries has joined forces with global researchers to launch the largest clinical trial of potential Covid-19 treatments on the continent…Read more>> African Health Ministers urge greater vigilance in COVID-19 fight Africa News African Health Ministers gathering for […]
#IndiaOutbound 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 […]
Achola Rosario’s fond memories of D.D’s. Bistro and Bar in Diani Beach
THE F.O.M.O. TRAVEL SHOW ENJOYS GREAT SEAFOOD WHILE IN DIANI (Posted 29th November 2020) I have often said that simplicity is the key to a really good dish, but think I lied. It is knowing how to pick, treat and combine your ingredients in a manner that compliment each one without overwhelming the other. The […]
