Airline alliances tell passengers they can fly with confidence
oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance come together to let travellers know they can fly with confidence Dear Travellers – this was released today, watch it here The three global airline alliances, collectively representing over fifty percent of the world’s air traffic, have come together to highlight the measures airlines are adopting to assure the well-being […]
#HoustonMarketing announces first Spotlight Virtual Travel Expo
HOUSTON’S VIRTUAL TRAVEL EXPO ANNOUNCED (Posted 09th July 2020) In the new world order of #COVID19 is physical distancing a key element to avoid infections. With regular travel expo’s of course running the risk, regardless of the level of precautions and hygienic measures added, that infections might happen, has Derek Houston taken the proverbial bull […]
#IATA confirms post #COVID19 recovery must embrace sustainable aviation fuel
Post-COVID-19 Green Recovery Must Embrace Sustainable Aviation Fuels The International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals and called for the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prioritize investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help power aviation’s contribution to the post-COVID-19 recovery. IATA’s call comes on the eve […]
#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
The Diary of a Muzungu’s latest: From the Edge of Kibale Forest
LOCKED DOWN AND LOCKED IN BY THE ELEPHANTS IN KIBALE FOREST (Posted 09th July 2020) In her last episode of this series did Charlotte Beauvoisin, aka Nagawa, talk about where the elephants were at that time. https://atcnews.org/2020/07/02/the-diary-of-a-muzungus-latest-from-the-edge-of-kibale-forest-2/ This week she is no longer wondering where they are as the elephants came to pay her a […]
AirBnB CEO says: ‘Travel will never, ever go back to the way it was
GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL BY AIRBNB CEO BRIAN CHESKY (Posted 09th July 2020) “Travel will never, ever go back to the way it was pre-COVID.” That’s the grim view of Airbnb Inc. co-founder and Chief Executive Brian Chesky. “I will go on the record to say that travel will never, ever go […]
Eastern Africa’s locust plague – an almost forgotten threat to food security
EUROPEAN UNION GIVES FURTHER SUPPORT TO FAO TO COMBAT LOCUST INVASIONS (Posted 09th July 2020) Coronavirus – Africa: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) welcomes additional €15 million from the European Union to fight Desert Locusts and their impacts on food security Sustained support critical as new swarms threaten East Africa, Yemen and southwestern Asia The […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report Special Edition Issue 2 with Zilwa Publications
Welcome to this Special Edition of our Saint Ange Tourism Report "Of what good is democracy if it is not for the poor?" – Ferdinand Marcos With tentative Presidential election dates having been set, and each key political party having hosted their convention and lobbied their activists into action, a rippling awareness has spread through […]
Corporate Council in Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS CCA President and CEO, Florizelle Liser will speak at a webinar hosted by the African Union on Thursday, Jul 9, 2020 African Union The special session will address ‘The Role of the African Diaspora in Harnessing AfCFTA in the context of COVID-19 for Healthy Prosperous and Peaceful Africa’ and will take […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 12.002.132 Cases and 547.834 Deaths as of today, 08th of July 2020 6.946.914 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.56 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
#Kenya: Northern Rangelands News Updates
STORIES FROM THE RANGELANDS NRT Quarterly JUNE 2020 ISSUE We continue. Dear ATCNews Readers, All is well at NRT HQ. We continue to adapt our way of working at the office to keep staff safe, and implement COVID-19 safety measures in line with Government guidelines across all our fieldwork. As you’ll see from the content […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest edition focuses on #Africa
About Us India Outbound has the pleasure to present you a unique section on its flagship website dedicated to Africa travel news and a monthly B2B newsletter focusing on the promotion of travel & tourism development in African countries for the Indian travel trade. This initiative is the first of its kind in the Indian […]
Driftwood Malindi announces reopening date
KENYA’S BEST BARE FEET RESORT WILL REOPEN FOR GUESTS ON THE 17TH OF JULY (Posted 08th July 2020) When the famous Driftwood Beach Club in Malindi reopens on the 17th of July will guests be surprised how fresh and updated the resort looks today. Roger Sylvester and his team have used the period of lockdown […]
#Zambia Tourism News Updates
THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY’S LATEST EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE COURTESY OF GILL STADEN (Posted 08th July 2020) Courtesy of Gill Staden do ATCNews readers once again have direct access to her bi-weekly news updates from Zambia, Zimbabwe and the wider region. Click on the link shown below to read: The Latest from Livingstone Click on the […]
#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
#IATA’s travelers survey shows key areas of concern
Traveler Survey Reveals COVID-19 Concerns The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released public opinion research showing the willingness to travel being tempered by concerns over the risks of catching COVID-19 during air travel. The industry’s re-start plans address passenger’s main concerns. Concerns for Travel During COVID-19 Travelers are taking precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19 […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 11.780.676 Cases and 541.781 Deaths as of today, 07th of July 2020 6.775.498 cases have recovered. The mortality […]
#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
Kenya Airways in troubled waters again as flight relaunch dates announced
UNIONS VOW TO STOP SACKINGS AS POST MIKOSZ ERA BLUNDERS CONTINUE (Posted 07th July 2020) The announcement by Kenya Airways, that the airline intends to sack a considerable number of staff alongside asset sales and route cuts, has gone down like a lead balloon with the unions representing aviation workers, including KALPA, the Kenya Airline […]
#Kenya prepares for relaunch of domestic flights after county lockdown is lifted
DOMESTIC AIR SERVICES EXPECTED TO RELAUNCH AS KENYA’S GOVERNMENT LIFTS COUNTY LOCKDOWN FOR NAIROBI AND MOMBASA (Posted 06th July 2020) Following the announcement that the lockdown of both Nairobi and Mombasa county is to be lifted are domestic airlines making preparations for the relaunch of flights. A number of safari lodges and camps, but also […]
Seychelles Tourism confirms August 01st as main tourism restart date
MAINSTREAM TOURISM TO RESUME ON 01ST OF AUGUST (Posted 06th July 2020) Seychelles Tourism has now confirmed that the formal restart of mainstream tourism will take effect on the 01st of August. Private charters are already allowed back to the islands where health authorities have conducted health and safety audits to reopen resorts and hotels. […]
Africa Tourism Leadership Awards – It is nomination time …
Africa Tourism Leadership Awards 2020 Africa Tourism Leadership Awards recognises the game-changers in the tourism sector. The awards focus on individuals and groups’ initiatives being pursued across the sector. Among the big winners in 2019 included the president of the Republic of Rwanda, Paul Kagame who won the Destination Africa Lifetime award. If you know […]
#MountKenyaTrust News Updates
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society found a stable elephant population between 2016-2020 on Mount Kenya. However, there was a 51 per cent increase in other threats including logging, charcoal production and snaring. More details below. Over 120,000 trees were planted this season. Every seedling is important to us, and we […]
#BrusselsAirport News Updates
Plan your journey and take off carefree The European borders are open again and Brussels Airport is ready to welcome you. However, the current situation has slightly altered your journey through our airport this summer. We created a video showing you what to expect at the airport. Below are a few of the changes: We […]
#CoastalAviation News Updates for July
July 2020 Newsletter from Shaf Syed, Managing Director Safety is our No.1 Priority! Online Check-in Serengeti is waiting! Dear Partners, In the current environment, we have rolled out some very intensive sanitisation procedures to reassure you that along with our in-house engineering and maintenance team, we have taken great care of our fleet of aircraft. […]
OneWorld Alliance News Update
oneworld launches customer information portal in alliance commitment to health and well-being oneworld® has launched an information portal to provide customers the latest updates on the health and well-being measures they can expect while travelling, further underlining the commitment by the global alliance’s member airlines to the safety and care of their passengers. Hosted at […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 11.604.025 Cases and 537.716 Deaths as of today, 06th of July 2020 6.570.000 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.63 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
Ethiopia – The Birthplace of Coffee
ETHIOPIA – WHERE COFFEE IS NEVER FAR Written by Tamara Britten and photo credits to Heleanna Georgalis and Tamara Britten of http://www.exclusiveethiopia.com/ (Posted 06th July 2020) Walk down any road in Ethiopia and you’ll see people gathered together drinking coffee. Whether they’re sitting under a tree, in a roadside stall or in a coffee house, […]
#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
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 05th of July 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 11.425.183 Cases and 534.491 Deaths as of today, 05th of July 2020 6.473.425 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 4.67 percent. Note: Some African countries have not […]
