Colobus Conservation – a unique way to raise funds
Help Save A Monkey Hi there, I am writing to you to inform you that we will be holding our Cage a Keeper digital fundraiser on the 27th of June (This Saturday) in which Founder, Board Director and life long conservationist Luciana Parazzi Basile will be in a cage for 12 hours to help raise […]
Uganda Airlines first #Airbus A330-800 enters assembly
UGANDA AIRLINES LONG HAUL PLANS ON COURSE AS FIRST #A338 ENTERS ASSEMBLY (Posted 26th June 2020) (Pictures courtesy of Airbus in Toulouse) Information has been received that the first of two Airbus A330-800 aircraft, ordered by the Ugandan government for national airline Uganda Airlines, has now entered the assembly phase in Toulouse, one of the […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 25th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9.573.233 Cases and 486.018 Deaths as of today, 25th June 2020 5.210.824 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.07 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
Economic Commission for Africa demands more emphasis on renewable energy sources
USE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES ONE OF THE KEYS TO AFRICA’S POST COVID19 ECONOMIC RECOVERY (Posted 25th June 2020) Coronavirus – Africa: Renewable energy investments crucial in Africa’s efforts to build back better post COVID-19 Africa, like the rest of the world, has been severely affected by the spread of COVID-19 in the recent months […]
Enjoy Kampala’s best brunch this coming Sunday – only at Le Chateau | Brasserie Belge
Bottomless Brunch Staycation at Kampala’s nicest little Boutique Hotel Shopping at Kampala’s best bakery and deli shop All on #QualityHill / Nsambya along Gaba Road The Perfect Way to end the month Catch up and spend some well deserved quality time with friends and family. Reserve for a weekend stay-cation with us and get a […]
#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
Keeping the virus out of the Seychelles poses challenges as tourists might return on August 01st
FISHING CREWS ON SPANISH TRAWLER FLEET FOUND INFECTED (Posted 25th June 2020) The Department of Health is taking no chances following reports of a virus outbreak onboard a fleet of Spanish fishing vessels, following a crew exchange last week. The old crew, having spend more than half a year on board, were returning home by […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 24th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9,400.169 Cases and 480.704 Deaths as of today, 24th June 2020 5,083.219 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.11 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
#WTMAfrica2021 – Get the most out of it
07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa ATW Connect COVID-19 Articles Contact Us Webinars Get the most out of our social media right now Struggling to come up with content for your social media while the world gets travel ready? In part 3 of our #INTHEKNOW interactive event series, the team from Eco […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) has reopened selected nature reserves in Mpumalanga!
In line with South Africa’s alert level three regulations, the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA)has with effect from 23 June 2020 opened selected nature reserves in Mpumalanga to the public for self-drives, hiking, fishing and hunting activities. The MTPA introduced strict health protocols to safeguard both our staff and guests and encourages those intending […]
Corporate Council on Africa launches Inaugural Leaders Forum
Corporate Council on Africa Launches Inaugural Leaders Forum – First Day Spotlights the Global Financial Response to COVID-19 in Africa CCA President and CEO, Florizelle Liser, welcomed business and government leaders from across the U.S. and Africa On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) (www.CorporateCouncilonAfrica.com) launched its inaugural Leaders Forum – a […]
#IATA proposes alternatives to prohibitive quarantaines
IATA Proposes Alternatives to Quarantine The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of countries importing COVID-19 via air travel and to mitigate the possibility of transmission in cases where people may travel while unknowingly […]
Economic Commission for Africa urges countries to attend to climate change
TREAT CLIMATE CHANGE THE SAME WAY AS YOU TREAT #COVID19 ECA TELLS AU MEMBER COUNTRIES (Posted 24th June 2020) Coronavirus – Africa: Treat climate crisis with same urgency as COVID-19 pandemic; new Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) paper Paper addresses climate emergency and lessons from COVID-19 A post coronavirus recovery in Africa should address the […]
#IATA publishes passenger insight data
Issue 2: COVID-19 Passenger Insights Survey A new issue of this survey was conducted in June with two previous waves in February and April. For these three waves, IATA has surveyed recent travelers to find out about the impact COVID-19 has on passenger perceptions of the industry and expected traveling behaviours. The main purpose of […]
#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
‘THE CABBAGE PATCH INSPIRATION‘Episode 1 of Volume 1 By Charlotte Beauvoisin, aka Nagawa, posted from Sunbird Hill, Kibale Forest (Posted 24th June 2020) In the first of a series, Charlotte Beauvoisin shares some of her #LockdownDiaries from Kibale Forest in Western Uganda. “What’s good for the body is good for the soul.” During the first […]
#Africa Tomorrow – Meet the continent’s aviation leaders
21 JULY 2020, 9:00AM – 3:00PM GMT 1-2-1 VIDEO MEETINGS || VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS || LIVE STAGE SESSIONS Africa Tomorrow is less than 4 weeks away and as we continue to deliver on our promise for the African continent, we are sharing the very first glimpse of our aviation panels. Our team is working hard to […]
Radisson cranks up African rollout
NEW APPOINTMENTS TO SPUR GROWTH IN #AFRICA (Posted 23rd June 2020) Radisson Hotel Group announces new appointments to drive the execution of its renewed expansion ambitions for Africa Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ramsay Rankoussi as the new head of development for Africa and Daniel Trappler, Senior Director, Development for […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 23rd of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9.230.072 Cases and 475.170 Deaths as of today, 23rd June 2020 4.972.023 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.14 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia is getting ready to welcome international tourists from September 2020!
Namibia’s Government has extended its four-stage strategy to exit the coronavirus lockdown by a fifth stage to address exclusively the opening of points of entry and the resumption of international air travel. The country is expected to migrate to stage five on 18 September 2020. In stage five, which is intended to last until there […]
Where to this summer from #Brussels
What you need to know for your next trip Behind the scenes we have taken the necessary measures to make your trip safe and pleasant. And that’s not all! We redesigned our website to inform you even better about certain changes, from your home to the airport. We’ll tell you where you can park, how […]
#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 – Virgin Atlantic plans to resume flights between London Johannesburg!
British airline Virgin Atlantic is planning to resume operations between Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Effective 15 September 2020, the airline plans to gradually reintroduce flights. This date is dependent on the relevant government approval. Virgin Atlantic will initially offer three weekly return flights on board a […]
#Uganda continues to prohibit scheduled passenger flights
#COVID19 REGULATION ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFER BOTH UP AND DOWN FOR UGANDA’S TOURISM SECTOR (Posted 23rd June 2020) Travel into and out of Uganda will for the time being continue to be restricted to medical emergencies, according to details revealed in a presidential address last evening. This prompted immediate demands by the country’s tourism industry to replace […]
Tour D’EAC 2020 postponed
EAST AFRICA’S ANNUAL CYCLING EVENT TO SET NEW DATE AS SEPTEMBER TOUR NO LONGER VIABLE (Posted 23rd June 2020) John Bosco Balongo, the man behind the annual cycling event which has over the past couple of years successfully promoted East African unity through the tour which crossed all the key member state, has yesterday announced […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Update
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda will provide opening remarks and engage in a fireside chat today, Tuesday 23rd of June 2020, the first day of a 4- day Leaders Forum hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is the leading U.S. business association focused solely on connecting business interests […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 22nd of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 9.087.806 Cases and 471.396 Deaths as of today, 21st June 2020 4.865.550 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.19 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
Qatar Airways now serves 45 destinations again with scheduled flights
DESTINATION ROLLOUT CONTINUES AS QATAR AIRWAYS ADDS MORE FLIGHTS AND ROUTES (Posted 22nd June 2020) The national carrier of the State of Qatar continues to maintain its position as the largest international carrier in the world, operating over 270 weekly flights to more than 45 destinations. The airline’s gradual rebuilding of its network continues with […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia to launch a “targeted international tourism revival initiative” during final stage of its four-stage strategy to exit the coronavirus lockdown!
Namibia’s President Dr. Hage G. Geingob (22 June 2020) announced that 13 of the 14 regions of Namibia will migrate from stage three to stage four of the country’s four-stage strategy to exit the coronavirus lockdown at midnight on 29 June 2020. The Erongo Region, which is currently in stage one lockdown, will migrate to […]
Championship golf course at the Lake Victoria Serena now also open again
GOLF COURSE OPEN – MARINA RESTAURANT AND BAR TO FOLLOW SOON (Posted 22nd June 2020) Serena Hotels have confirmed that their championship golf course at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa is now open again for play, following the relaunch of the property after movement restrictions in Uganda were loosened following a country […]
