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 […]
St. Ange formally annointed as Presidential Candidate in upcoming elections
‘ONE SEYCHELLES‘ PARTY FORMALLY NOMINATES ST. ANGE AND SINON AS PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE AND RUNNING MATE (Posted 27th June 2020) One Seychelles has earlier today nominated its two candidates for the upcoming presidential elections. Alain St Ange has been nominated by the party as the presidential candidate with Peter Sinon as the vice-presidential one. Mr St.Ange […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show this week takes you to Sun Africa’s Sovereign Suites in Limuru
ACHOLA ROSARIO EXPLORES THE SOVEREIGN SUITES – A DESTINATION CLOSE TO NAIROBI FOR ALL PURPOSES (Posted 27th June 2020) As far as presidential lodges go, I grew up near one in Makindye in Kampala Uganda. Therefore I was *actually* suitably impressed when I rocked up to Sovereign Suites in Limuru, a stately mansion of 14 […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS Kagame invites US investors to Africa’s economic recovery process The New Times President Paul Kagame encouraged American investors to participate in economic opportunities as Africa emerges out of the Covid-19 recovery process for mutual benefit. The President made the call while opening the four-day Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) Leaders Forum…Read […]
#Seychelles find as many as 59 of 207 new sailors flown in infected with #COVID19
LARGE NUMBER OF INFECTIONS FOUND AMONG SAILORS RAISE DOUBTS ON PRE-TRAVEL HEALTH CHECKS (Posted 26th June 2020) The crew exchange a few days ago for a Spanish tuna seiner fleet fishing in Seychelles waters appears to have gone horribly wrong. The Seychelles Department of Health has earlier today confirmed that as many as 59 of […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 26th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9.755.664 Cases and 492.693 Deaths as of today, 26th June 2020 5.280.669 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.05 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
#BrusselsAirlines reaches milestone agreement with unions
BRUSSELS AIRLINES REACHES IMPORTANT AGREEMENTS WITH UNIONS AND WORKERS REPRESENTATIVES (Posted 26th June 2020) Agreement reached earlier today to keep airline on solid financial footing Agreement reached today between the management of Brussels Airlines and the Workers Council on structural measures increasing the competitiveness of the airline and herewith offering long-term perspectives to its employees. […]
#Zambia tourism news updates courtesy of #KafuntaSafaris
Like the SUN, HOPE is rising on South Luangwa Welcome to our newsletter! Dear all! It has been some strange months to say the least. We hope that you and your loved ones have remained healthy and that you, wherever you are right now, are slowly coming out of strict lockdowns and confinement and that […]
#EthiopianAirlines revs up return to more destinations
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES BEGINS THE RELAUNCH OF AFRICAN AND INTERCONTINENTAL DESTINATIONS (Posted 26th June 2020) Effective June 2020 has Ethiopian Airlines resumed service to additional cities across their network and added additional frequencies on their existing operational flights. Please Click here to view to view their updated flight schedule. Ethiopian Airlines is committed to passengers’ health […]
TravelComments.com – eSwatini: The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation & Royal Jet (Abu Dhabi) formed an air charter partnership!
The Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) and Royal Jet, an international luxury flight services provider headquartered in Abu Dhabi, have formed a joint venture to offer a charter flight service from King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) in Sikhuphe in eSwatini to desired destinations once international air travel restarts. This collaboration will see a […]
TravelComments.com – Zimbabwe: National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is planning to resume passenger train operations “soon”!
Zimbabwe’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Joel Biggie Matiza, announced in a media briefing in Bulawayo on 25 June 2020 that National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is planning to resume passenger train operations in Zimbabwe soon. The Minister didn’t name a specific date. Both NRZ’s urban and long-distance trains were suspended in March 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
