Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS U.S.-Africa Business Summit 2021 – July 27 – 29 Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) will hold this year’s 13th U.S.-Africa Business Summit virtually to build sustainable partnerships and opportunities between key government and private sector decision-makers across America and the African continent… Read more>> CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Female-led African […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 19th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 165.225.991 Cases and 3.424.503 Deaths as of 19th of May 2021 144.293.637 cases have recovered. The […]
#IATA takes a stand about vaccinated passengers
Accepting Vaccinated Passengers Should be Global Best Practice to Reopen Borders The International Air Transport Association (IATA) applauded the growing number of countries making data and evidence-driven decisions to open their borders to vaccinated travelers. The latest data collected by IATA, including its Timatic service, shows that more than 20 countries have wholly or partially […]
#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 – Namibia/Botswana: The Ngoma/Kasane Border Post has been re-opened to the public!
Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safery and Security (MHAISS) has announced that the Ngoma/Kasane Border Post between Botswana and Namibia is now open for public use. The border post was closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The opeining times of the border post are… [READ MORE]
Elewana Collection News Updates
Brochure | Information Manual | Fast Facts | Online Availability | Contact Us | DISCOVERY The Elewana Collection Newsletter – May 2021 All Elewana Properties to Welcome Guests from 1st June It is with great excitement that we announce that all Elewana Camps* will be open from 1st June. ?Read more ? Elewana Appoints New […]
#Africa and Middle East in pole position as outbound travel from the US resumes
AMERICANS START TO TRAVEL AGAIN AND AFRICA WELL POSITIONED TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE REVIVAL First released by ‘ForwardKeys‘ (Posted 19th May 2021) Things are heating up as we inch closer to the warmer temps of summer in the Middle East and Africa. The latest ForwardKeys data is rich with shiny data nuggets promising international […]
Traveling through #BrusselsAirport in times of the pandemic
Are you visiting Belgium? Are you visiting Belgium soon? Fill in the Passenger Locator Form earliest 48 hours before your arrival in Belgium. Are you coming from a red zona and staying longer than 48h in Belgium? Provide a negative PCR test within 72 hours before arriving in Belgium. Travel to Belgium Prepare your travel […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 164.495.006 Cases and 3.408.304 Deaths as of 18th of May 2021 143.340.681 cases have recovered. The […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia records a drastic drop in cases of illegal poaching!
The Chief Public Relations Officer at Namibia’s Ministry of Enviroment and Tourism (MET), Romeo Muyunda, has announced that Namibia has recorded a drastic drop in cases of illegal poaching. The country has lost only… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Dates confirmed for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town!
World Rugby, the world governing body for the sport of rugby union, and SA Rugby, the governing body for rugby union in South Africa, have confirmed that the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022 in Cape Town will take place next year from… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Table Mountain Aerial Cableway has launched private cable car offering!
Cape Town’s Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC) has launched a private cable car service. This new offering is ideal for those wishing to have an extra level of social distancing and privacy when hosting their event, special occasion or private group on top of Table Mountain in Cape Town. The cost for the exclusive […]
#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 – South Africa: Kruger National Park is anticipating a lot more fires this winter season!
South African National Parks (SANParks) is anticipating a lot more fires in Kruger National Park during this winter fire season which usually takes place between June and October. Fires are a common and natural occurrence in the National Park which is found within the Savanna biome (also referred to as Tropical Grasslands), and like the […]
Seychelles and UAE agree on ‘Travel Corridor’
AGREEMENT PAVES WAY FOR TROUBLE FREE TRAVEL TO SEYCHELLES (Posted 18th May 2021) Seychelles and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to establish a travel corridor, which is aimed to ease the bureaucracy prompted by the ongoing Corona pandemic. Key element of the agreement is the mutual recognition of vaccination certificates issued by health authorities […]
#AFRAA launches their 9th Aviation Stakeholders Convention
The Main Speakers The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Ethiopian Airlines are preparing to stage the 9th Aviation Stakeholders Convention (ASC) which will take place from 18 – 19 May 2021. The event will be held in virtual format under the theme: “Building Blocks for the Air Transport Industry Recovery.” The 9th Aviation Stakeholders Convention […]
#AirSeychelles goes ‘Down Under’
AIR SEYCHELLES MAKES HISTORY AS SEYCHELLES COLORS FLIES AUSTRALIAN SKIES (Posted 17th May 2021) Air Seychelles has for the first time ever made history by operating into the capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, Sydney, as part of a special charter conducted yesterday. The A320neo jetliner ‘Pti Merl Dezil’ which […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 163.965.336 Cases and 3.397.147 Deaths as of 17th of May 2021 142.558.481 cases have recovered. The […]
Brussels Airlines announces a return to daily flights to Entebbe
COME 14TH OF JUNE WILL ENTEBBE / UGANDA ONCE AGAIN ENJOY DAILY BRUSSELS AIRLINES FLIGHTS (Posted 17th May 2021) Brussels Airlines is returning their East Africa flights to pre-pandemic levels, effective 14th of June, after gradually upping their service levels until that date. Presently is Brussels Airlines flying twice a week to and from Entebbe, […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: Free entry to several museums on International Museum Day!
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has announced that National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) is set to join the international museums community in commemorating the International Museums Day (IMD) 2021. Several museums in Zimbabwe, including the… [READ MORE]
TravelComments.com – Iziko Museums of South Africa: Free entry to select museums on International Museum Day!
On Tuesday, 18 May 2021, Iziko Museums of South Africa will be joining the International Museum community in celebrating International Museum Day (IMD), with free entry to selected Iziko museums sites in Cape Town and half-price entry to… [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
In Memoriam Colin Church
CONSERVATION FRATERNITY REMEMBERS COLIN CHURCH Published first by The Telegraph (Posted 17th May 2021) Colin Church, Kenya PR executive who oversaw the protection of black rhino and other rarities in the Aberdare park – obituary The Telegraph May 2021 In the picture above is Colin Church planting a post in Mau EburuColin Church. Colin died […]
#AviaDevAfrica2021 – The latest updates
AviaDev Sponsor Spotlight The future of aviation partnerships This is the next in a new series of podcasts spotlighting innovation and the impact of positive disruption on the African aviation industry, ahead of AviaDev Africa 2021 ONLINE. We spoke to the Head of Partnerships and Industry Affairs at Dohop – Nick Ashton. Nick has over […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 16th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda #COVID19 This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines Global overview: 162.889.975 Cases and 3.375.555 Deaths as of 16th […]
Lifting of lockdown in Kenya paves the way for a Spotlight Workshop
DEREK HOUSTON ANNOUNCES SPOTLIGHT WORKSHOP – LIVE AND FACE TO FACE – IN NAIROBI (Posted 16th May 2021) The breaking news on the lifting of Lockdown restrictions for Nairobi will give East African inter-regional travel a great boost and Spotlight Nairobi on 08 & 09 July will be an ideal platform for East African suppliers […]
Uganda to use 1.4 billion Shillings loan to improve existing railway line to Kenya
UGANDA’S PARLIAMENT APPROVES LOAN TO UPGRADE NARROW GAUGE RAILWAY FROM KAMPALA TO THE BORDER WITH KENYA (Posted 16th May 2021) With the finances now secured for the rehabilitation and modernization of the Uganda railway section between Kampala and the Kenyan border, is work now expected to go underway soon. Following the failure to secure financing […]
COVID19 – Daily updates from #Africa and for Africa
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 15th of May 2021) #COVID19 Daily Update at 16.00 hrs GMT / 19.00 hrs EAT This daily update is sponsored by #BrusselsAirlines, now once again serving #Entebbe #Uganda Global overview: 162.889.975 Cases and 3.375.555 Deaths as of 15th of May 2021 140.821.908 cases have recovered. The […]
#ATTA President takes aim at ‘Red Lists’
RED LISTS ARE THE NEW BANE OF TOURISM FOR AFRICA By Nigel Vere Nicoll, President, ATTA (Posted 15th May 2021) A Touch of Red and Africa’s Tourism’s Dead Ironically, it appears that the elephant in the room in global tourism, will once again be Africa. Remember the 2014 pandemic, when the Ebola virus in West […]
#Zimbabwe Tourism’s latest news updates
THE ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY 2 0 2 1 | A P R I LEDIT I O N NEWSLETT R Zimbabwe Tourism Authority | Newsletter | 2021 2 . TOURISM SECTOR S HEEDS HIS EXCELLENCY’S VACCINATION CALL 3 . NEW PRESIDIUM FOR T TBCZ 4. RECOVERY EFFORTS THROUGH VIRTUAL MARKETING N 6. OLD BULAWAYO TO COME […]
