TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: South Africa remains closed for international tourism until 2021!
According to a press release, issued by the chairpersons of the Portfolio Committee on Tourism; and the Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Economic Development, Small Business Development, Tourism, Employment and Labour, domestic tourism in South Africa will re-open in December 2020, while international tourism will only commence in February 2021. Certain areas of business […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Tourism News from #Zambia, #Zimbabwe and beyond
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY’S LATEST EDITION, AS ALWAYS COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 28th May 2020) Gill Staden, author of a number of books dedicated to Zambia’s tourism attractions including ‘Beyond the Victoria Falls‘ has just released the latest edition of her bi-Weekly news letter, once more featuring a wide range of news and information about Zambia, […]
#AviaDevAfrica2020 becomes #AviaDevAfrica2021
ANOTHER MAJOR AFRICAN AVIATION CONFERENCE RESET FOR NEXT YEAR (Posted 28th May 2020) The international outbreak of Coronavirus has led to unprecedented disruption on a global level. AviaDev Africa, the leading air service development conference in Africa was originally due to take place in May 2020. Given the scale of the pandemic, the decision has […]
#Seychelles outlines procedures for a restart of tourism
PRIVATE JETS TO BE ALLOWED IN FIRST WHILE RESORTS HAVE TO UNDERGO CERTIFICATION (Posted 28th May 2020) Tourists able to afford travel by private jet will be the first to be allowed back into the Seychelles, after the international airport reopens next week. A key requirement is that visitors must produce a negative #COVID19 certification […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
HEALTH Africa ‘least affected’ by COVID-19; hydroxycholoroquine trial suspended – WHO briefing World Economic Forum On 22 May, The Lancet published an observational study on the controversial drugs hydroxycholoroquine and chloraquine, namely on their effects on hospital patients suffering from the novel coronavirus …Read more>> Mckinsey & Company: Reopening and reimagining Africa Mckinsey & Company […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 27th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 5.719.560 Cases and 353.079 Deaths as of today. 2.456.574 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.17 percent. Note: Some African […]
Lufthansa Group postpones changes to Miles&More by a year
Changes to the frequent flyer programme are to be postponed The spread of coronavirus has posed new challenges for us all. As a member of our frequent flyer programme, you are one of our loyal passengers, which is why we aim to continue offering you an attractive and transparent programme. Due to the effects of […]
IATA, AASA and BARSA call on South Africa’s government to grant relief to airlines
IATA, AASA and BARSA Call on South Africa’s Government for Direct Financial Relief to Aviation as an Economic Safeguard The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) and the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA) are calling on the South African government to provide specific financial relief to […]
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TravelComments.com – Botswana: Air Botswana resumes domestic operations!
Botswana’s flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to resume domestic flights in Botswana. Effective 12 June 2020, the airline will mainly operate flights from Gaborone to Francistown, Maun and Kasane. International flights will remain suspended as borders are still closed for passenger movement. Air Botswana will adhere to all COVID-19 protocols as set by the […]
The cost of #COVID19 – close up and personal
GLOBAL PANDEMIC WRECKS FAMILY SAFARI (Posted 27th May 2020) 2020 was to be a special year. My sister and I had for the past nearly 2 years planned a safari across Kenya and Uganda, which was to cover all the highlights the two countries have to offer. Myself turning 70, my sister turning 60 and […]
Another Kenyan aircraft shot at in Somalia
DANGEROUS SKIES OVER SOMALIA MAKE AIR OPERATORS NERVOUS (Posted 27th May 2020) Just three weeks after an Ethiopian military unit shot down a civilian aircraft on final approach into the Berdale airstrip, which was bringing urgent medical supplies into the area, was another similar incident reported. The African Express Embraer 120 turboprop aircraft subsequently crashed, […]
Kenya government denies appeal for more Kenya Airways funding
NATIONALISATION FRAMEWORK TO GO BEFORE PARLIAMENT IN NAIROBI (Posted 27th May 2020) The Kenyan government has reportedly denied Kenya Airways a further cash boost of 7 billion Kenya Shillings after the airline has used up a 5 billion Kenya Shillings loan given to them in February this year. The Treasury reportedly refused a further cash […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 5.624.054 Cases and 348.769 Deaths as of today. 2.394.060 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.20 percent. Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: All rhinos in Pilanesberg National Park have been dehorned!
The North West Parks Board, the governmental organisation responsible for the management of protected areas and public nature reserves in South Africa’s North West Province, has announced the decision to trim the horns of all black rhinos and all white rhinos in Pilanesberg National Park. The dehorning of the animals has been done with the […]
Airline debt spirals out of control
Airline Debt to Balloon by 28% Heavy New Debt Levels Will Weigh Down Airline Recovery The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020. $67 billion of the new […]
#CAPA’s Blue Swan Daily #Aviation News
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Meet Nani’s Kitengela Glass Sanctuary
THE F.O.M.O. TRAVEL SHOW By Rosario Achola (Posted 25th May 2020) I first heard about this place about 20 years ago from a friend with a name inherited from a Vampire Slayer. She said it was made of broken pieces of glass that came together to make magical structures that last. And they have lasted. […]
The Importance of Technology in post-COVID19 hotel operations
TECHNOLOGY COMES TO THE RESCUE OF HOTEL OPERATIONS IN THE #COVID19 ERA By Frederic Van Lennep, Business Development Director (Posted 26th May 2020) • “Health and safety concerns will accelerate existing tech trends in hospitality” • “Identifying Technology That Can Adapt to the Post-COVID World” • “Focus on the shift in consumption patterns” • “Post-COVID19 […]
#MohammedHersi’s take on the way forward
MY GUT FEELING TELLS ME KENYA AND AFRICA HAVE DODGED THE COVID19 BULLET By Mohammed Hersi (Posted 26th May 2020) Has Kenya and Africa dodged the Covid19 bullet? My gut feel tells me Yes. Can we undo the gains ? Is the risk still present? Well sadly the answer is again yes. When the Covid […]
Meet ATCNews’ latest media partner – Rosario Achola of Abyssinian Ronin Production Haus
THE F.O.M.O. TRAVEL SHOW – A NEW FEATURE ON ATCNEWS.ORG By Rosario Achola with a foreword by ATCNews (Posted 25th May 2020) ATCNews has over the years engaged with many young upcoming travel writers and bloggers, among them #TheFisayo from Nigeria, now an award winning entrepreneur who has grown beyond the mere blogging scene. We […]
#BrusselsAirlines to relaunch operations with 59 destination target by August
BRUSSELS AIRLINES TO RESTART OPERATIONS TO #UGANDA WITH FLIGHTS RESUMING IN JULY (Posted 25th May 2020) Brussels Airlines restarts its operations with a network of 59 destinations from June until August Last week Brussels Airlines announced that it will restart its commercial flights from its hub at Brussels Airport on 15th of June. Based on […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 5.540.018 Cases and 347.353 Deaths as of today. 2.320.384 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.27 percent. Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Rhino poaching drops significantly during lockdown!
South Africa’s Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Barbara Creecy, has announced that South Africa has experienced a significant decline in rhino poaching since the lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus commenced. According to Minister Creecy, April 2020 saw a marked decrease in rhino poaching countrywide, with the fewest rhinos poached in the […]
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TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: South Africa moves to alert level 3 on 01 June 2020!
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced in a televised address on 24 May 2020 that South Africa will move to alert level 3 of its risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19 with effect from 01 June 2020. This applies to the whole of the country, including areas that have been declared as coronavirus […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 5.437.311 Cases and 344.556 Deaths as of today. 2.273.232 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.33 percent. Note: Some African […]
#DiaryOfAMuzungu author shares her lockdown impressions
LOCKED DOWN AT THE EDGE OF KIBALE FOREST By Charlotte Beauvoisin, Diary of a Muzungu, (Posted 24th May 2020) (All pictures courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin) March 25th 2020: ‘Lockdown is imminent in Uganda. The airport and borders are closed, and all schoolchildren were sent home two weeks ago. Bars, restaurants, markets, churches, and mosques are […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 213 countries with 5.347.552 Cases and 340.869 Deaths as of today. 2.181.741 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.37 percent. Note: Some African […]
