#IATA – #A4E and #ACI increase pressure on EU governments for uniform testing protocols
Pressure Intensifies to Drop Quarantines in Favour of EU-wide Passenger Testing Protocol Aviation bodies set out common framework for pre-departure testing to re-establish freedom of movement in Europe and reunite families by the holiday season With less than 90 days to go before the year-end holiday season, European aviation bodies have intensified their call to […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
ENJOY THE LATEST NEWS UPDATES FROM ZAMBIA (Posted 02nd October 2020) The Latest from ZambiaTourism.com Zambia Is Open. Here’s What Visitors Need To Know… As you have most likely heard, Zambia is open and welcoming international tourists and business travellers. Here’s what you need to know if you’re planning a trip to Zambia… 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
The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest – from the edge of Kibale Forest
EAST OR WEST – EVEN FOR CHARLOTTE HOME IS BEST … (Posted 02nd October 2020) In the fifteenth of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of her #LockdownDiaries from Kibale Forest in Western Uganda. Scroll down to read the first stories. Web of connectedness Much as I loved my five nights in Queen Elizabeth National […]
Qatar Airways resumes flights to and from Entebbe
UGANDANS WELCOME BACK QATAR AIRWAYS (Posted 02nd October 2020) As of today, 02nd of October, will Qatar Airways resume flights to and from Entebbe. The airline made the announcement a few hours ago, bringing additional global connectivity to Uganda which had cut itself off from the rest of the world for more than 6 months […]
#IATA warns of massive aviation job losses in #Africa
4.5 MILLION AFRICAN JOBS AT RISK DUE TO TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS (Posted 02nd October 2020) 172,00 jobs will be lost in aviation alone in 2020 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the damage being done to the African aviation industry and on economies by the shutdown of air traffic owing to the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Uganda Airlines relaunched flights with initially four destinations
UGANDA AIRLINES EYES DUBAI – GUANGZHOU – MUMBAI AND LONDON FROM EARLY 2021 (Posted 01st October 2020) Uganda Airlines earlier today resumed flight operations following an enforced grounding by the Ugandan government when they closed the airport for scheduled passenger flights at the end of March. Ugandans had been increasingly frustrated by the inexplicable delays […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st of October 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 34.240.386 Cases and 1.020.106 Deaths as of today, 01st of October 2020 25.490.741 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.97 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#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
AWF bridges travel gap with virtual safaris
AWF Virtual Safaris Bridge Gap in African Tourism Until International Travel Resumes Courtesy of Carter Smith, AWF – 09/28/20 Nairobi, Kenya and Washington D.C WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NAIROBI, KENYA (September 30, 2020) – The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has been closely monitoring the difficult situation for safari operators in Africa since the outset of the […]
Reconnecting with Africa – Now is the time
AS MORE COUNTRIES IN AFRICA OPEN UP AGAIN FOR TOURISM, NOW IS THE TIME TO VISIT (Posted 01st October 2020) As we move into October, we are seeing many more countries reopening their borders. For those of us experiencing strong wanderlust, the dream of once again travelling is a promising reality, with many of our […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Ethiopian Airlines Debuts First Covid-Era, Contactless Terminal Skift Ethiopian Airlines several weeks ago officially completed a 86,000-square-meter terminal expansion at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport. With the capacity to serve 22 million passengers a year…Read more>> TOURISM South Africa’s level 1 will kick-start tourism recovery – Tsogo Sun CEO The […]
#ATLF2020 now less than three weeks away
IT IS ALL HANDS ON DECK AT THE AFRICA TOURISM PARTNERS TO GET READY FOR #ATLF2020 IN #KIGALI (Posted 01st October 2020) Book your seat now … What are the benefits of MICE for individuals, Youth, SMEs and Destinations? We bring you the third instalment of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum Awards. Its time to […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 14 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 14TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 01st October 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report Certain voters from a tired opposition camp frequently make the hoarse call for democracy, with little comprehension what the notion entails. They call for […]
#AirSeychelles prepares for return to scheduled flight operations
NOVEMBER 01ST SET FOR RESUMPTION OF FLIGHTS TO MAURITIUS, TEL AVIV AND JOHANNESBURG (Posted 01st October 2020) Air Seychelles has announced that the airline will resume limited passenger services across its regional network from Seychelles to Mauritius, Johannesburg and Tel Aviv this winter. Travellers can view the schedule by visiting www.airseychelles.com to book their seats […]
Uganda Civil Aviation issues new AIC as flights in and out of Entebbe resume
UGANDA PUBLISHES REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRLINES TO COMPLY WITH AHEAD OF FLIGHT OPERATIONS RELAUNCH (Posted 01st October 2020) CURFEW ISSUE FINALLY ADDRESSED IN THE NICK OF TIME Effective immediately has the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority published their latest aviation information service bulletin AIC A44/20 for ‘information, guidance and necessary action‘. Airlines arriving in Uganda will have […]
#IATA confirms that a ‘green recovery’ remains a priority for airlines
Green Recovery of Air Transport a Priority for Industry Leaders Despite the current crisis facing the global aviation industry, its commitment to pursuing sustainability remains strong, particularly as the sector starts to recover. Speaking at the Global Sustainable Aviation Forum, industry leaders reiterated that long-term climate action should be a priority alongside economic recovery in […]
#BrusselsAirlines plans to expand #Africa flights
AFRICA FLIGHTS TO INCREASE BY 40 PERCENT DURING WINTER SCHEDULE (Posted 30th September 2020) Brussels Airlines to operate 42 medium haul routes and 16 long haul routes during the winter season 2020/2021 (October 25 until March 27) Up till 40% more flights to and from Africa Extra flights during winter holidays to Banjul, Bujumbura, Dakar, […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 30th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 33.924.436 Cases and 1.014.159 Deaths as of today, 30th of September 2020 25.211.762 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.98 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#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
#BreakingNews as #UgandaAirlines joins #IATA clearing house before relaunch
HARD WORK PAYS OFF AS UGANDA AIRLINES ADMITTED TO THE IATA CLEARING HOUSE AHEAD OF FLIGHT RELAUNCH (Posted 30th September 2020) ATCNews has received confirmation that Uganda Airlines has, effective 01st of October – the day when scheduled passenger flight operations resume – been admitted to the airline clearing house, in short ACH. IATA – […]
#BrusselsAirport leads the way with #COVID19 testing on site
BRUSSELS AIRPORT – SETTING STANDARDS FOR AIRPORTS AROUND THE WORLD (Posted 30th September 2020) Our safe and healthy airport Brussels Airport meets the highest standards, and that has been rewarded. ACI World (Airport Council International) has given our airport an Airport Health Accreditation. With this accreditation, our passengers can rest assured that we offer a […]
#Breaking News as #ATTA elects new #Africa based Chair and Vice Chair
AFRICAN TRAVEL AND TOURISM ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THE ELECTION OF JOHN CORSE AS CHAIRMAN AND OF NICK ASLIN AS VICE CHAIRMAN (Posted 30th September 2020) Fiona Jeffery OBE, until today Chairperson of the African Travel and Tourism Association, is stepping down following the election of Tanzania based John Corse as the new chairman of Africa’s premier […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 29th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 33.622.735 Cases and 1.007.750 Deaths as of today, 29th of September 2020 24.928.494 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 2.99 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#IATA downgrades traffic forecast even further
Traffic Forecast Downgrade After Dismal Summer The International Air Transport Association (IATA) downgraded its traffic forecast for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery, as evidenced by a dismal end to the summer travel season in the Northern Hemisphere. IATA now expects full-year 2020 traffic to be down 66% compared to 2019. The previous estimate was […]
#IATA confirms that lack of capacity constrains air cargo growth
Insufficient Capacity Dampens Air Cargo in August The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in August showing that improvement remains slow amid insufficient capacity. Demand moved slightly in a positive direction month-on-month; however, levels remain depressed compared to 2019. Improvement continues at a slower pace than some of the […]
#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
TravelComments.com – Durban to host the ITTF World Table Tennis Championship in 2023!
The City of Durban has been awarded hosting rights for the ITTF World Table Tennis Championship in 2023. It is the first time that a World Table Tennis Championship is being held in South Africa and the first time on the African continent since Cairo, Egypt, in 1939. The event is among the first major […]
Akagera National Park News – Fresh from African Parks
Akagera News July – September 2020 © MATHIEU COURDESSES We are now well over the hump of 2020 and hope you are all continuing to keep safe and healthy as we adjust to a new kind of normal. Fortunately work in the park continues, relatively uninterrupted by COVID19. Tourism, which is slowly beginning to pick […]
#AviaDevAfrica – making African aviation the focal point
#AVIADEVAFRICA – WHAT IS NEXT FOR AFRICAN AVIATION (Posted 28th September 2020) Where next for African Aviation? As part of our AviaDev Insight podcast series, we had the honour of interviewing Raphael Kuuchi, Special Envoy to Africa on Aeropolitical Affairs at International Air Transport Association (IATA). We talked about IATA’s key messages for the industry, […]
