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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 […]

#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 […]

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 […]

#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 […]

De Juniac announces retirement as DG from #IATA

IATA’S DIRECTOR GENERAL ANNOUNCES 31ST OF MARCH 2021 AS HIS RETIREMENT DATE AS WILLIE WALSH NAMED AS SUCCESSOR (Posted 24th November 2020) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO will step down from his role at the Association effective 31th of March 2021. De Juniac made known […]

#IATA – The way forward to reopen borders is testing

Steps Forward for Testing to Reopen Borders Without Quarantine The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the publication of the Manual on Testing and Cross Border Risk Management Measures by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This document provides governments a risk-based assessment tool for using testing programs that could alleviate quarantine requirements. It is […]

#Uganda opens the testing window to 120 hours before a flight

UGANDA’S MINISTRY OF HEALTH PLUGS LOOPHOLES WHILE RELAXING TIME LIMIT FOR TESTS (Posted 23rd November 2020) Trying to save money by pretending a #COVID19 test was required to ascertain one’s status and then using the certificate for travel will with immediate effect be stopped and all those wishing to travel will have to pay the […]

#IATA Travel Pass – the key to safe travel in the future?

IATA Travel Pass Key to Reopening Borders Safely The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it is in the final development phase of the IATA Travel Pass, a digital health pass that will support the safe reopening of borders. Governments are beginning to use testing as a means of limiting the risks of COVID-19 […]

COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa

#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines (Posted 23rd 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: 59.144.078 Cases and 1.396.201 Deaths as of today […]

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Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome is the founder and publisher of ATCNews, Eastern Africa’s leading aviation, tourism and conservation news blog of its kind. Wolfgang has nearly 50 years of experience in the tourism, aviation and conservation fields in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, covering all aspects of safari-, hotel- and air-operations. 

The Managing Editor of ATCNews is Mrs. Esther C. Goossens.

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