#IATA encourages airlines to plan for #COVID19 vaccine transportation by air now
The Time to Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine Transport is Now The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders to ensure full preparedness when vaccines for COVID-19 are approved and available for distribution. The association also warned of potentially severe capacity constraints in transporting vaccines by air. Preparedness Air […]
#IATA launches new air cargo platform
IATA Launches Platform to Improve Visibility on Air Cargo Infrastructure and Capabilities The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched IATA ONE Source, an online platform which helps the air cargo industry match shipping needs with the availability of infrastructure capabilities and certifications of service providers across the value chain. This is particularly timely amid […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 11 with Zilwa Publications
WELCOME TO THE 10TH SPECIAL EDITION OF THE SAINT ANGE TOURISM REPORT TOGETHER WITH ZILWA PUBLICATION (Posted 09th September 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report Political persuasion shall no longer taint governmental appointments. As our Government strives to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Nation, in the midst of […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Travellers have to inform the Embassy before entering the country!
Travellers planning to visit Namibia have to inform the relevant Namibian diplomatic representative in the country of intended departure of the intention to enter Namibia. This is according to the “Government Gazette No. 7320 of 29 August 2020, regulation 12 (4)“. According to post on Facebook by the Embassy of the Republic of Namibia in […]
#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 – Zimbabwe sets dates for the reopening of its airspace for domestic and international flights!
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa, announced during a post-cabinet briefing on 08 September 2020 that the country has set dates for the reopening of its airspace for domestic and international flights. Domestic flights in Zimbabwe will resume on 10 September 2020, while international flights will be allowed again from 01 […]
Uganda CAA Preliminary Schedule Published
UGANDA CAA ANNOUNCES PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE FOR RESUMPTION OF PASSENGER FLIGHTS AS OF 01ST OF OCTOBER (Posted 09th September 2020) Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority has published a preliminary schedule, effective 01st of October and running until the end of December this year. Individual airlines have yet to confirm their resumption date of scheduled passenger flights into […]
#Ethiopia – Open for tourist visitors
Discover the land of Origins! Learn more Warm Greetings from Ethiopian Holidays ! Ethiopia is a country with immense history, rich culture, beautiful landscape and loving community. Ethiopia is truly the Land of Origins. Ethiopian Holidays awaits you to discover the land of origins with its attractive and affordable packages. With all the enhanced health […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Join us for a virtual series of country-focused sessions featuring senior U.S. and African government officials and private sector executives as part of our program on the sidelines of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings…Read more>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Google appoints Agnes Gathaiya as […]
Seychelles tourism arrivals exceed 2.000 since the airport opened on 01st August
2.000 TOURISTS BRING 31 MILLION US DOLLARS INTO THE SEYCHELLES’ ECONOMY (Posted 09th September 2020) More than 2.000 tourist visitors have come to the Seychelles since the international airport was reopened on the 01st of August, generating some 31 million US Dollars in revenues for local tourism and hospitality businesses and the economy overall. Seychelles […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 27.556.021 Cases and 897.920 Deaths as of today, 08th of September 2020 19.654.321 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.26 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia’s International Tourism Revival Initiative: Namibia stops enforcing mandatory quarantine for tourists!
Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has announced ammendments to the country’s International Tourism Revival Initiative (TRI) protocols. Since the TRI protocols got implemented, Namibia’s tourism industry has not seen any bookings. This, as well as the fact that other countries in the region have opened up their borders with fewer restictions, […]
Make a date with the ‘Future Hospitality Summit’ in October
BENCH EVENTS GOES VIRTUAL WITH THEIR ‘FUTURE HOSPITALITY SUMMIT‘ (Posted 08th September 2020)
#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
#TripAdvisor’s 10 best beaches in #Africa
EVEN TRIPADVISOR CAN GET IT WRONG AS #KENYA’S #DIANIBEACH BELONGS INTO THE TOP TEN (Posted 08th September 2020) (All pictures by ATCNews) No doubt will the Seychelles be over the moon, given that TripAdvisor in their current top beach destinations names a staggering six of their famous beaches among Africa’s top ten including positions 1 […]
The new Goma Serena Hotel – a week and counting to opening
SERENA HOTELS PREPARE FOR THE OPENING OF THE GOMA SERENA HOTEL (Posted 08th September 2020) The intended opening delayed by the outbreak of the global #COVID19 pandemic – it was initially scheduled for May this year – is the latest addition to the Serena Portfolio now just days away from welcoming its first guests. The […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 27.339.205 Cases and 893.799 Deaths as of today, 07th of September 2020 19.412.342 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.26 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
THE LATEST FROM ZAMBIATOURISM.COM Zambia Travel Report – South Luangwa National Park Andrew Muswala of Travel and Leisure Zambia shares with us his most recent travel report, covering some of Zambia’s most incredible spots & lodges in South Luangwa National Park Tafika Camp Sunset I have been privileged to begin my nine-day solo safari adventure […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Eurowings to return to Namibia!
German budget carrier Eurowings, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, has announced the return to Namibia. Effective 19th of September 2020, the airline will offer three weekly flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. Flights between to Windhoek will be operated on Tuesdays, Thursdays and […]
#BreakingNews #Aviation #PiborAccident #Update
ADDED INFORMATION RECEIVED HELPS CLARIFY SOME OF THE DETAILS OF THIS SAD ACCIDENT (Posted 07th September 2020) ATCNews welcomes feedback from readers, more so when it helps to put facts right and avail additional information about an event covered. The recent accident at Pibor airfield, which cost the live of a young boy, prompted a […]
#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 – Coronavirus pandemic: Mozambique enters “situation of public calamity” for an indefinite period!
The President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, announced in a televised speech to the nation on 04 September 2020 that from today (07 September 2020) the “state of emergency” in Mozambique is getting replaced by a “situation of public calamity” for an indefinite period as a way to maintain the COVID-19 preventive measures. According to the […]
Colobus Conservation News Updates
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Seychelles Islands Foundation takes over Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve
FOND FERDINAND COMES UNDER #SIF MANAGEMENT (Posted 07th September 2020) Effective 01st of September has the Fond Ferdinand Nature Reserve, located on Praslin Island, come under the management of the Seychelles Islands Foundation. The change was prompted by the retirement of the Chief Executive of Fond Ferdinand, giving SIF the dual task of managing the […]
… More from the Edge of Kibale Forest
CHARLOTTE BEAUVOISIN, AKA NAGAWA, SHARES SOME MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TRAVEL TO AND WITHIN UGANDA (Posted 07th September 2020) (The Black and White Casqued Hornbill is a noisy – but shy – bird. I just love how this one looked at me! Kibale Forest Edge) Dear ATCNews Readers – greetings from the Edge of Kibale Forest […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th of September 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 27.145.735 Cases and 884.948 Deaths as of today, 06th of September 2020 19.263.538 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 3.26 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#Laikipia News Updates
August Edition 2020 TOURISM Nanyuki@100 This year, Nanyuki celebrates its 100th anniversary. The County Government is keen to link this celebration to a string of events over the next four months. Here are some of them………….. Article continues here WATER Man On A Mission EMU-SACCO Membership Recruitment Two years ago, water users in our Basin […]
Africa Tourism Association News Updates
SEPTEMBER 2 0 2 0 TOYIN ABIODUN ON HOW TO REVIVE THE GLOBAL TOURISM INDUSTRY POST COVID-19 Toyin Abiodun, recently appointed as member of the World Tourism Forum Institute International Council spoke to CNBC Africa for more on her new role and the recovery of global tourism…. READ MORE SLOWLY BUT SURELY: TOURISM’S RENEWAL IN […]
#PoriniCamps and #GameWatchers News Updates and Great Deals
Dear ATCNews readers, Greetings from Kenya where international flights resumed last month and our camps are open and welcoming visitors. The Porini Safari Camps re-opened a couple of months ago and our guests have been enjoying some exceptionally good wildlife-viewing in and around our conservancies. The Masai Mara is currently hosting vast numbers of Wildebeest […]
Locusts remain a threat to food security in much of Africa
LOCUSTS NOW ALSO CAUSE HAVOC IN SOUTHERN AFRICA (Posted 06th September 2020) Immediate action can prevent disaster in Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe Following the appearance of locusts across the Horn of Africa and Eastern Africa earlier this year have swarms now also began to appear in parts of Souther Africa. Outbreaks of African Migratory […]
