#WTMAfrica – Looking forward
07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa ATW Connect COVID-19 Articles Contact Us Webinars WEBINAR: Recovering Africa’s tourism sector All is not lost for tourism in Africa even with the COVID-19 pandemic that has put the continent’s tourism on a standstill. Through Project Hope Africa initiated by African Tourism Board (ATB), a roadmap […]
#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
#QatarAirways adds Toronto to growing list of global destinations
THREE WEEKLY TORONTO FLIGHTS WILL CONNECT CANADA TO QATAR ON A DAILY BASIS (Posted 01st July 2020) Airline has worked closely with the Government of Canada to safely bring home over 16,000 Candians from the Middle East and Asia during this crisis Addition of three-weekly Toronto flights will see Qatar Airways operate daily flights to […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 30th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 10.455.247 Cases and 509.215 Deaths as of today, 30th June 2020 5.707.889 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.87 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
Four Points by Sheraton – a hotel brand in focus
TOPHOTELS FEATURES THE ‘FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON‘ BRAND (Posted 30th June 2020) Brand overview: Four Points by Sheraton to add over 15,000 rooms [Infographic] With 67 projects and 15,140 rooms in the pipeline, according to our research, there can be little doubt that Four Points by Sheraton will grow significantly over the next few years. […]
Special rates at the Kampala Serena Hotel on reopening
Dear ATCNews Readers, , Greetings from Serena Hotels. We are pleased to inform you that Kampala Serena Hotel is re-opening on 1st July 2020. Re-opening offers are available with a flexible 24 hour cancellation policy. East Africa Resident Offer: Single: $200.00 per night on Bed & Breakfast Double: $220.00 per night on Bed & Breakfast […]
#IATA confirms slight rise in air cargo movements in May
May Air Cargo Shows Slight Pickup Amid Continuing Capacity Crunch The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in May showing a slight improvement in the air cargo market. But capacity remains unable to meet demand as a result of the loss of belly cargo operations on passenger aircraft that […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Airlink expands its domestic flight network for business and essential travel!
Following the announcement by South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, that seven more airports in South Africa resume operations from 01 July 2020, South African regional carrier Airlink is set to introduce flights between OR Tambo Internaitonal Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontein, Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) […]
#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
IMF lowers economic forecast as Africa’s GDP expected to contract further
FORECAST NOW EXPECTS AFRICA’S GDP TO FALL BY AT LEAST 3.2 PERCENT IN 2020 (Posted 30th June 2020) Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is now expected to contract by 3.2 percent in 2020; double the contraction expected in April The regional outlook has deteriorated sharply since the April 2020 Regional Economic Outlook report release. Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy […]
#Africa needs added food aid in the wake of the #COVID19 pandemic
AFRICA SUFFERS HIGHEST NUMBER OF HUNGRY PEOPLE AND NEEDS GLOBAL ASSISTANCE (Posted 30th June 2020) Coronavirus – Africa: World Food Programme to assist largest number of hungry people ever, as coronavirus devastates poor nations Spikes in hunger are also evident in West and Central Africa which has seen a 135% jump in the number of […]
Rwanda on the EU’s post lockdown entry list but not Uganda and Kenya
MOST OF EAST AFRICA’S AIRLINES MUST WAIT A LOT LONGER BEFORE GETTING EU ENTRY PERMISSION (Posted 29th June 2020) Australia and New Zealand are joined by Georgia, Japan, Canada, Montenegro, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand and Uruguay as countries listed with permission to enter the European Union from outside the Schengen zone after the lockdown comes […]
#Fisayo tourism news updates from #Nigeria
30th of March 2020 is the day many might look back and say DAMN YOU. It was the day the lockdown in Lagos and Abuja Nigeria began. Ever since the lockdown began globally, it is no news that many businesses have closed down, and a lot of staff have been laid of due to insufficient […]
Kampala Serena Hotel – a day and counting to reopening
SERENA STAFF UNDERGO EXTENSIVE TRAINING TO DEAL WITH THE ‘NEW NORMAL‘ OF GUEST SERVICE (Posted 30th June 2020) (Days of extensive training leading towards the official reopening day this week) The management and staff at the Kampala Serena Hotel, after the government decreed lockdown for hospitality facilities has come to an end, is preparing for […]
#BrusselsAirlines aims at further destination growth
MORE DESTINATION PLANNED FOR SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER (Posted 29th June 2020) Brussels Airlines launches its flight schedule for September and October, offering more destinations and extra frequencies on both leisure and corporate routes. During these months, the Belgian airline will operate 45% of its normal schedule with 27 aircraft. Due to ongoing travel restrictions, the […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 29th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 10.294.225 Cases and 505.462 Deaths as of today, 29th June 2020 5.586.456 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.91 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia has reopened its international airports to trigger the recovery of the tourism sector!
Zambia’s President, Edgar Lungu, announced on 26 June 2020 the reopening of all international airports in Zambia, namely Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) in Livingstone, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) in Ndola and Mfuwe International Airport (MFU) in Mfuwe/South Luangwa National Park. According to the President, […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa reopens seven more airports!
South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, today (29 June 2020) announced that in addition to the original four airports that are currently allowed to operate in alert level three of the country’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19 – OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 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
Sweetwaters Serena Camp – Welcome Back!
YES WE HAVE RE-OPENED Dear Travel Partner, Greetings from Serena Hotels. Sweetwaters Serena Camp is open for business. Our health and safety protocols have been designed to ensure ultimate guest comfort and well-being of our staff. Unforgettable experiences await. Book your travel now and get to enjoy: Special promotion offer on Full Board Free WIFI […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 28th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 10.146.684 Cases and 502.471 Deaths as of today, 28th June 2020 5.498.653 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.95 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
#Seychelles hit with new #COVID19 cases as sailor exchange brings the virus back
NEW CASES IMPORTED BY SAILORS WITH QUESTIONABLE ‘ALL CLEAR‘ CERTIFICATES RETURN SEYCHELLES TO ‘ACTIVE‘ STATUS (Posted 28th June 2020) The globally celebrated success by the Seychelles government to contain and eradicate the COVID-19 virus from the islands was dealt a big blow during the week, when a sailor exchange – despite all built in […]
Uganda spells out guidelines for post lockdown hospitality restart
UGANDA PUBLISHES STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE GUIDELINES BUT SOME HOTEL COMPANIES EXCEED THEM WITH ADDED MEASURES (Posted 28th June 2020) Uganda has now published what is commonly referred to as SOP’s, short for Standard Operating Procedures, applicable to restaurants and hotels when, after a nearly 3 months lockdown – incidentally with not a shilling in compensation […]
#VillaRosaKempinski reopens Lucca Restaurant
VILLA ROSA KEMPINSKI CONTINUES REOPENING DRIVE (Posted 27th June 2020) Villa Rosa Kempinski has re-opened its famous Italian restaurant, Lucca, after being closed for over two months in adherence to Ministry of health directive that banned sit-in dining in restaurants to forestall the spread of Covid-19. The restaurant is now offering breakfast and lunch, after […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest edition
About India Outbound Magazine India Outbound 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 for tourism destinations and products to […]
No return to pre-COVID19 ‘normal’ for Africa says UN Deputy Secretary General
A NEW POST COVID19 WORLD AWAITS (Posted 27th June 2020) Coronavirus – Africa: World Cannot Return to ‘Previous Normal’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Forum, Presenting New Global Framework for Nations amid COVID-19 Pandemic COVID-19 continues to spread at an alarming rate around the world Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed’s remarks to the Recover Better […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition with Zilwa Publications
ST. ANGE PUBLISHES SPECIAL EDITION OF HIS TOURISM REPORT AS HE FORMALLY LAUNCHES PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN (Posted 27th June 2020) Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report A.J. Liebling once famously said, “freedom of press is limited to those who own one.” And now we do. Our very own Zilwa Publication shall […]
Ethiopian Airlines ready to fly their guests around the world again
ETHIOPIAN WELCOMES BACK BUSINESS AND LEISURE CUSTOMERS WITH EMPHASIS ON WELLNESS (Posted 27th June 2020) During the pandemic, Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline, was the go-to airline for essential travel, repatriation flights and airlift of medical and personal protective equipment (PPE) across Africa. With the easing of travel restrictions across the globe, Ethiopian is pleased […]
Kampala Serena reopening brought forward to 01st of July
KAMPALA’S BEST HOTEL GEARS UP FOR POST LOCKDOWN REOPENING (Posted 27th June 2020) The Kampala Serena Hotel, like many other top ranked hospitality businesses in Kampala and Uganda, was compelled to literally close shop when the government closed the airport for international scheduled passenger traffic on the 22nd of March and alongside also closed the […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9.953.263 Cases and 497.949 Deaths as of today, 27th June 2020 5.395.341 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.00 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
