#AFRAA continues with Sky Connect Dialogues

Date: Wednesday, 06th October, 2021 Session Time: 14:00h EAT (UTC +3) Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3APq3QV The October 2021 edition of AFRAA Sky-Connect, Dr. Mohammed Abdulaziz, Head, Division of Surveillance and Disease Intelligence – Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). Join us for a thought-provoking one-on-one dialogue with the Africa CDC as they share […]

#RwandAir announces new destinations in Congo

GOMA AND LUBUMBASHI FLIGHTS TO COME ON LINE END SEPTEMBER (Posted 26th September 2021) RwandAir continues its recovery from the pandemic by adding additional routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from September. As of September 29, the Rwandan flag carrier is to launch new twice-weekly services to both Lubumbashi, the DRC’s mining […]

#Accor expands #Africa footprint with new luxury property in #Djibouti

NEW LUXURY BEACHSIDE RESORT HOTEL IN DJIBOUTI SET FOR 2021 OPENING (Posted 26th September 2021) The group signs deal to open its first luxury property in Djibouti in 2024 Accor (group.Accor.com), a world-leading hospitality group with over 400 hotels across India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, is adding a new flagship property to its portfolio […]

#Tanzania set for 1st East African Regional Tourism Expo

1st EAC REGIONAL TOURISM EXPO 2021 ! East Africa Regional Tourism Expo (EARTE) brings the world of tourism together and promotes the East African Regions to the world, allowing you to explore a world full of tourist attractions and opportunities, all at one Expo. The expo presents more than 150 Exhibitors from East Africa and […]

#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 […]

Radisson Hotels sign 13 hotels / 2500 rooms in Africa during 2021

BIG BOOST FOR RADISSON AS NEW HOTELS ARE SIGNED ACROSS THE CONTINENT OF AFRICA (Posted 24th September 2021) Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com), one of the world’s leading hotel groups, is proud to announce a hotel expansion record in Africa with 13 signings to date, translating to a new hotel signed every 20 days. The Group’s […]

#AFRAA cooperates with UNWTO to kickstart Africa’s aviation and tourism industry

UNWTO and AFRAA to Cooperate to Restart of African Tourism and Travel UNWTO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) to work more closely together and strengthen the relationship between the aviation and tourism sectors. The MoU was signed by Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary-General and UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvilil. […]

Airlink Uganda updates

FLYING ACROSS UGANDA’S NATIONAL PARKS (Posted 24th September 2021) Copyright © AeroLink Uganda, All rights reserved.

oneworld supports the use of sustainable aviation fuels

oneworld supports global ambition statement for 10% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030 September 2021 The oneworld® Alliance has supported the World Economic Forum Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition’s 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030 ambition statement unveiled today, further signalling the importance of sustainability to oneworld. oneworld, the first global airline alliance to commit […]

Vipingo offers special deals including free additional night

_________ Claim your free night on bookings in October _________ October is an exciting month what with half term shenanigans, Huduma Day, Mashujaa Day, Hallowe’en fun and the ‘Travel Moon’ rising. At Vipingo Ridge, we have tons in store all month including the thrills and frills of a salsa night, bush hikes through our magical […]

#IATA reads governments the riot act over prohibitive COVID19 travel restrictions

IATA urges Kenyan Government to Reduce PCR Test Fees to Boost Air Travel, Economic Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the Kenyan government to use all mechanisms at its disposal to encourage air travel, including reductions in COVID-19 test charges. “Kenya’s air transport recovery is stalling and requires ongoing support. Among the interventions, […]

TravelComments.com – Eswatini: Current entry guidelines as of 20 September 2021!

According to an announcement issued by Eswatini’s Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Moses Vilakati, on 20 September 2021, the country currently has seven ports of entry – five land border posts from South Africa, one land border post from Mozambique as well as Eswatini’s only international airport, King Mswati III International Airport (SHO). Travellers […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is safe and generates robust immune response in kids ages 5 to 11 CNBC Pfizer and BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine is safe and generates a “robust” immune response in a clinical trial of kids ages 5 to 11, the drugmakers announced in a press release Monday. […]

#IATA announces speaker list for Air Transport Summit

IATA Announces Speakers, Agenda for the World Air Transport Summit in Boston The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the program and speakers for the World Air Transport Summit (WATS), which is being held in conjunction with the IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Boston, USA, 3-5 October. “I’m very excited that the World Air […]

#IATA urges Ethiopian Government to continue supporting African aviation

IATA Urges Ethiopian Government to Maintain Support for Aviation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Ethiopia to continue its focus on maintaining efficient air connectivity amid the COVID-19 crisis. This will place Ethiopia in a strong position to weather the crisis and speed up the eventual industry and economic recovery. […]

#IATA updates manuals for 2022

2022 Edition IATA Manuals Reflecting Vital Industry Standard Updates now Available The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has completed the annual revision of its air transport industry manuals for cargo, ground handling, and operations. These provide guidance to all companies in the aviation value-chain to ensure compliance with the latest state and airline regulations, industry […]

Brussels Airlines appoints new head of corporate communications

KIM DAENEN TAKES OVER FROM WENKE LEMMES AS NEW HEAD OF CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS (Posted 22nd September 2021) Kim Daenen has been appointed as the new Head of Corporate Communications at Brussels Airlines, directly reporting to Peter Gerber, CEO of the company. She hereby succeeds Wencke Lemmes who has taken up the role of Head of […]

TravelComments.com – Covid-19: Lesotho has relaxed lockdown measures

The Government of Lesotho has announced on 17 September 2021 that the country moves from a strict purple colour code to a more relaxed purple colour code. The adjustments were implemented effective from 18 September 2021. According to Lesotho’s Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro, the Government opted for this change owing to the decreased Covid-19 […]