#IATA asks governments to bear the cost of health checks
ACI and IATA Call for Governments to Bear Costs of Public Health Measures Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today urged that costs related to public health measures aimed at mitigating the spread of communicable diseases should be borne by governments. The COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the industry […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 10.850.228 Cases and 519.977 Deaths as of today, 02nd of July 2020 6.067.702 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.79 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
WHO urges caution as air transport in Africa gains traction again
WHO URGES STRONG HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES AS AIR TRANSPORT IN AFRICA RELAUNCHES (Posted 02nd of July 2020) While open borders are vital for the free flow of goods and people, initial analysis by WHO found that lockdowns along with public health measures reduced the spread of COVID-19 As African countries begin to reopen borders […]
The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest: From the Edge of Kibale Forest
CHARLOTTE HAS BEEN WONDERING WHERE THE ELEPHANTS ARE Episode 2 of Volume 1 By Charlotte Beauvoisin, aka Nagawa, posted from Sunbird Hill, Kibale Forest (Posted 02nd of July 2020) In the second of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of her #LockdownDiaries from Kibale Forest in Western Uganda. My morning walk cum run skirts the […]
Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel now also open again
SERENA HOTELS ARE PROGRESSIVELY REOPENING THEIR CITY HOTELS IN EAST AFRICA (Posted 02nd of July 2020) From left to right, cutting the tape, are The Mayor of Ilala Omary Kumbi La Moto, the Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Godwin Mollel, the Deputy Minister of Labour incharge of Policy and Parliament Anthony Mavunde The Deputy Minister […]
Uganda Airlines repatriation flight underway
UGANDA AIRLINES OPERATES FIRST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT SINCE 22ND MARCH (Posted 02nd July 2020) Uganda Airlines first repatriation flight, to bring stranded Ugandans home from both Johannesburg and Lusaka, has reached South Africa’s commercial capital and is preparing to fly back via Lusaka in Zambia. The flight was initially planned for the 25th of June but […]
TravelComments.com – Kenya: Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) reduces entry fees to all game parks and reserves!
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, Najib Balala, has announced that entry fees to all Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) game parks and reserves have been reduced. This applies to all local (citzens and residents) and international tourists effective 01 July 2020, for one year. The discounted rates are aimed at bolstering Kenya’s tourism sector and help […]
#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 has extended the State of Emergency until 29 July 2020!
The Government of Mozambique has extended the countrywide State of Emergency in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by another 30 days until 29 July 2020. According to the Mozambique’s President, Filipe Nyusi, the country relaxes some measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus during the extended State of Emergency and allows certain sectors […]
Taita Hills and Salt Lick Lodges revert back to the owners
SAROVA HOTELS HAND BACK TAITA HILLS AND SALT LICK LODGES TO THE OWNERS (Posted 01st of July 2020) Two of Kenya’s iconic lodges have undergone a management change as of today, 01st of July 2020. Taita Hills and Salt Lick lodges, for many years capably managed by Sarova Hotels, have reverted to the owning company, […]
The F.O.M.O Travel Show – Impressions from Kilifi
ACHOLA ROSARIO’S IMPRESSIONS OF HER PRE #COVID19 TRIP TO THE BLACK MARLIN IN KILIFI (Posted 01st of July 2020) A little birdie told me that the Black Marlin luxury complex in Kilifi was re-opening. Excited by the news, I dusted down my archives and re-lived the time last year when The F.O.M.O. Travel show was […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Video News Release APO Group Corporate Council on Africa Leaders Forum Resilient U.S.-Africa Business Engagement to Drive Post COVID-19 Recovery…Watch Here>> President Uhuru likely to lift Nairobi, Mombasa lockdowns The Standard Speaking during a virtual meeting hosted by Corporate Council on Africa Leaders Forum on June 26, President Uhuru hinted on […]
#ICAO Council makes decision on #IATA’s CORSIA programme
IATA Welcomes ICAO Council Decision on CORSIA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to use 2019 as a baseline for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). In 2022, the ICAO Assembly will consider if further amendments are necessary […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 10.632.219 Cases and 515.026 Deaths as of today, 01st of July 2020 5.837.063 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.84 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Rwanda is the first country in sub-Sahara Africa allowed to travel to the European Union again!
According to a press release by the Council of the European Union (EU), Rwanda is the only nation in sub-Saharan Africa that appears on a list of 14 countries that are allowed again to travel to the EU. As from today (01 July 2020), the member states of the EU start lifting the temprary travel […]
#QatarAirways relaunches 11 destinations in a single day
11 MORE DESTINATIONS AVAILABLE ON QATAR AIRWAYS OUT OF DOHA AS OF TODAY WITH ZANZIBAR AND KILIMANJARO TO FOLLOW NEXT (Posted 01st July 2020) This will be the largest single day of flight resumptions in the airline’s network rebuild, which the carrier has dubbed ‘Take-off Wednesday’ Airline’s network will expand to more than 430 weekly […]
#IATA suggests May passenger demand slightly up
May Passenger Demand Shows Slight Improvement The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger demand in May (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs), dropped 91.3% compared to May 2019. This was a mild uptick from the 94% annual decline recorded in April 2020. The improvement was driven by recovery in some domestic markets, […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus: Zimbabwe to partially reopen the tourism & hospitality sectors!
According to Zimbabwe’s state-owned newspaper “The Herald” (online edition, 01 July 2020), the tourism and hospitality sectors are allowed to carefully and safely resume limited operations. Zimbabwe’s National Parks and safari operations have the permission to reopen again, while restaurants are allowed to welcome sit in guests at 50% capacity . International tourism is still […]
#IATA appoints new General Counsel
New General Counsel at IATA as Jeff Shane Retires The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Karen Clayton has taken on the duties of General Counsel in addition to her responsibilities as Corporate Secretary effective today, 1 July 2020. Jeff Shane retired as IATA’s General Counsel on 30 June 2020 after seven years of […]
#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 […]
