#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 – Covid-19: Mozambique further eases some of the preventive measures!
Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi announced in an address to the nation on 23 September 2021 a further easing of several preventive measures to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the country. The adjusted measures will be in force for 30 days. According to the President, the following restrictions in Mozambique’ are getting relaxed with effect […]
#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 – 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 […]
TravelComments.com – Lüderitz: The “Shark Island campsite” set to re-open after renovation!
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state-owned enterprise mandated to run the tourism facilities within the protected areas of Namibia, has announced hat the Shark Island campsite in Lüderitz is set to re-open. The renovation of the campsite, which was initially planned to take place in the 2019/2020 financial year… [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
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 […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: FlyWestair to launch flights between Windhoek Cape Town!
Namibian privately-owned passenger airline FlyWestair is set to launch scheduled direct flights to Cape Town in South Africa. Effective from 01 October 2021, the airline will operate three weekly flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays between… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Free entry to selected Iziko museums during in_herit festival 2021!
Iziko Museums of South Africa is currently hosting the in_herit Festival 2021 – a dynamic cultural programme and Heritage Day celebration which is taking place from 20 – 26 September. As part of the festival, Iziko Museums is offering free entry to selected Iziko Museums in Cape Town. This includes the… [READ MORE]
#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. […]
#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 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 […]
TravelComments.com – God’s Window Skywalk: First skywalk of its kind in South Africa to open in Mpumalanga!
The Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) held an official sod-turning ceremony on 17 September 2021 to officially announce the start of the construction of the God’s Window Skywalk in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve in Mpumalanga. The new attraction is located within the proximity of the famous Graskop Gorge. The God’s Window Skywalk, […]
#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 – Karoo National Park: The Pienaars Pass 4×4 eco-trail has been re-opened!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Pienaars Pass 4×4 eco-trail in the Karoo National Park has been re-opened after the completion of necessary maintenance. The 6km eco-trail, which was closed since the heavy rains in late 2020, takes visitors to the middle plateau of the National Park. A full 4×4 vehicle with […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: The upgrade of Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) to be completed at the end of September 2021!
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC), the state-owned operator of eight of Namibia’s largest airports, has announced that the N$250 (N$260?) million Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) Congestion Alleviation project practical completion date is set for the end of September 2021. The specialist equipment, such as the… [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
Airlink commences flights between Johannesburg and Entebbe
CONNECTIVITY BETWEEN UGANDA AND SOUTH AFRICA BOOSTED AS AIRLINK LAUNCHES FLIGHTS (Posted 20th September 2021) Airlink, South Africa’s private airline, has spread the wings further yet when the company launched flights from Johannesburg to Entebbe yesterday, Sunday, 19th September. The airline has previously served Entebbe on behalf of South African Airways but when SAA halted […]
Seychelles’ mourns passing of tourism pioneer
MYRIAM ST. ANGE RIP – A LA DIGUE TOURISM PIONEER (Posted 19th September 2021) Myriam St. Ange and her two sons Carl & Sydney Mills converted the La Digue Island St. Ange family home, the Chateau St.Cloud in the Seychelles into a family hotel as they retained the colonial era characteristics of the iconic building. […]
#VoyagesAfriq African Tourism News Updates
Meet Speakers at Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit The maiden Africa Tourism Summit has assembled some of the finest brains in the African tourism industry for this year’s event scheduled to take place in three cities: Johannesburg, Durban and Lagos form September 19-21, 2021.The speaker lineup is a stellar group of international specialists and a […]
