COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 23.420.392 Cases and 809.488 Deaths as of today, 23rd of August 2020 15.952.106 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.45 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#AfricanParks needs just a little more to hit their half million US Dollar fundraising target
470.000 US DOLLARS RAISED AND JUST 30.000 MORE TO GO (Posted 23rd August 2020) Dear Friends of African Parks, Dear ATCNews Readers, Almost one month ago, we let you know about a unique way to support conservation and communities in Africa during this pandemic, and the response has been incredible. The Prints for Wildlife campaign […]
Ethiopian Skylight Hotel eyes phase two and doubling the capacity
COMBINED 1000 ROOMS WILL MAKE THE ETHIOPIAN SKYLIGHT HOTEL THE LARGEST AIRPORT HOTEL IN AFRICA (Posted 23rd August 2020) 1.000 rooms and over 10.000 square metres of convention space – that will be the size of the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel when the second phase of construction has been completed and the add on wing readied […]
#BreakingNews #Antonov26 crash in #Juba – Update
BLAME GAME BEGINS AS FAKE REGISTRATION ALLEGED (Posted 23rd January 2020) The crashed aircraft, a Soviet era Antonov 26 cargo plane, was officially operating under registration EX-126 (Kyrgyzstan) but a number of sources have suggested the aircraft also operated under an allegedly false Iraqi registration YI-AZR, something the unfolding air accident investigation will no doubt […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 23.187.045 Cases and 804.348 Deaths as of today, 22nd of August 2020 15.761.927 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.47 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
Another plane crash worsens South Sudan’s aviation safety record
ANOTHER DEADLY CRASH OF THE NOTORIOUS ANTONOV 26 (Posted 22nd August 2020) Operating Soviet era Antonov aircraft for their throw away purchase or lease price continues to haunt African aviation, as another one of these aged birds crashed while taking off from Juba’s international airport earlier this morning. The South West Aviation operated aircraft was […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest 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 […]
The African Union launches a new #COVID19 initiative
CORONAVIRUS – AFRICA: SAVING LIVES, ECONOMIES AND LIVELIHOODS (Posted 21st August 2020) The campaign is being implemented by the Africa Task Force for Novel Coronavirus of the African Union H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohammed, Commissioner for Social Affairs, African Union Commission; H.E. Dr Amani Abou-Zeid, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy; and Dr John Nkengasong, Director of […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 21st of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 22.914.417 Cases and 798.013 Deaths as of today, 21st of August 2020 15.569.499 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.48 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#EU Commission approves Brussels Airlines stabilization package
BRUSSELS AIRLINES’S IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL FUTURE NOW SECURE (Posted 21st August 2020) On July 24th, Brussels Airlines announced that it had reached an agreement with the Belgian Federal Government and Lufthansa to secure the future of Belgium’s home carrier and herewith the long-term development of the airline through a stabilization package. On August 17, the package […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Two Oceans Aquarium is set to reopen!
The Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town has announced that it will reopen to the public on 01 September 2020. It will be open daily between 09:30 and 18:00 on weekdays, and from 09:00 to 18:00 on weekends and public holidays. Annual members of the Two Oceans Aquarium will be able to enjoy early access […]
TravelComments.com – World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC): Cape Town receives globally recognised “Safe Travels Stamp”!
The City of Cape Town has received the globally recognised “Safe Travels Stamp” of approval from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The “Safe Travels Stamp” is the first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, which allows travellers to recognise destinations and businesses around the world that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised […]
#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
#Ethiopia set to restart tourist visits on the country’s New Year celebrations
ETHIOPIA’S NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS TO COINCIDE WITH RESTART OF TOURISM ACTIVITIES (Posted 21st August 2020) As Ethiopia prepares for the country’s New Year celebrations, taking place on the 11th of September – Ethiopia is running on a different calendar compared to the rest of the world – is information emerging that the country may on […]
The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest – From the Edge of Kibale Forest
… CHARLOTTE GETS VISITED BY BATS THIS WEEK BUT IT WASN’T COUNT DRACULA BY THE LOOK OF IT (Posted 21st August 2020) In the ninth of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of her #LockdownDiaries from Kibale Forest in Western Uganda. Scroll down to read the first stories. Last night a visitor flew into my […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show visits Medina Palms in #Watamu
ACHOLA ROSARIO’S PAYS A VISIT TO WATAMU’S ONLY 5 STAR RESORT (Posted 21st August 2020) Hard times require one to pamper themselves occasionally in order to stay sane. The act is necessary in order to stave off any potential emotional stagnation. Medina Palms is one such place that affords the luxury of space and that […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 20th of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 22.641.445 Cases and 792.218 Deaths as of today, 20th of August 2020 15.357.434 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.49 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
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
ENERGY Investment in clean energy is both strategic and safe for Africa’s future Daily Monitor Africa has a high potential for generating solar energy, estimated at 10 terawatts. Hydro power potential is estimated at 350gigawatts, wind at 110gigawatts and geothermal energy sources at 15gigawatts…Read more>> Africa Energy Forum joins forces to host digital energy festival […]
#Africa’s Business Heroes Competition enters Pre-Finale Stage
WHO WILL BE AFRICA’S NEXT BUSINESS HERO? (Posted 19th August 2020) The Jack Ma Foundation’s search for Africa’s Business Heroes continues, with the top 20 finalists revealed today – representing over 50% female candidates, 11 key sectors and 14 countries: the twenty finalists have impressed the judges with their vision and entrepreneurial prowess, and are […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 19th of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 22.395.413 Cases and 786.137 Deaths as of today, 19th of August 2020 15.121.518 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.51 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#AVIADEV offers participation in an #Aviation #Masterclass
MASTERCLASS: The Commercial Imperative for African Aviation – Marketing & Sales Post COVID-19: Reinventing Your Competitive Advantage AviaDev spoke with Dr Nadiir Bheekhun, Founder and Managing Director, AeroNAD Group and Gavin Eccles, Professor of Aviation and Tourism Management about their upcoming complimentary masterclass – ‘Reinventing Your Competitive Advantage’ By joining this masterclass you will be […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 8 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 8TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 19th August 2020) Three main parties, three different outcomes for the Republic depending on who is elected With the election dates having been set for 22nd – 24th October 2020, the line has officially been drawn in 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 – LAM – Mozambique Airlines to resume flights between Maputo Lisbon!
The flag carrier of Mozambique, LAM – Mozambique Airlines, is set to resume flights between Maputo International Airport (MPM) in Maputo and Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal. Effective 25 August 2020, the airline will operate one return flight per week to Portugal’s capital (Maputo > Lisbon on Tuesdays; Lisbon > Maputo on Wednesdays). […]
#BreakingNews as the Rhino Fund Uganda reports the birth of another baby
LATEST BIRTH ON THE ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY OF THE RHINO FUND UGANDA BRINGS OVERALL NUMBER TO 32 (Posted 19th August 2020) Just over two weeks since the last birth of a rhino baby on the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary has the Rhino Fund Uganda reported the birth of another one little one, number 27 in the […]
AHIC 2020 goes virtual
ARABIAN HOTEL INVESTMENT CONFERENCE SET FOR LATE SEPTEMBER (Posted 19th August 2020) // ANNOUNCING AHIC ON THE ROAD When we made the decision a few months ago to postpone AHIC to September, we knew it was going to be a different world and our event would have to change in structure. And that new transformation […]
Virtual Spotlight Workshop places selling out fast
DEREK HOUSTON’S 2020 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP PLACES SELLING OUT FAST (Posted 19th August 2020) The first Spotlight on Africa & Indian Ocean islands Virtual TravelExpo will take place on Thursday September 10. As Regional and Domestic Travel is likely to be the first market sector to open post COVID of the Spotlight Virtual TravelExpo will promote […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates – Courtesy of Gill Staden
ENJOY THE LATEST TOURISM NEWS FROM ZAMBIA, #ZIMBABWE AND BEYOND (Posted 18th August 2020) Gill Staden, author of many guide books about Zambia, has just released the latest edition of the ‘Livingstone bi-Weekly‘ which covers not just Zambia but the wider Southern African region. For direct access, which ATCNews readers are granted, simply click on […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th of August 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 22.112.739 Cases and 778.522 Deaths as of today, 18th of August 2020 14.848.583 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.52 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
