#WTMAfrica and #AfricaTravelWeek 2021 News Updates
Why Visit About COVID-19 Contact Us Press releases ATW 2021 LAUNCHES DearATCNews Readers, Africa Travel Week focuses on inbound and outbound markets for general leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel and the MICE/business travel sector as well as travel technology. We are excited to share our new look and feel with you! Watch video SALARY […]
#Kenya cancels #MKTE2020
Dear ATCNews Readers, Due to the escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic around the world, the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) would like to inform you that the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), which was to be held from 7 – 9 October 2020, has been cancelled. An alternative date will be communicated. The Kenya Tourism Board […]
#IATA and Universal Postal Union warn of serious air cargo capacity shortfall
IATA / UPU Warn of Air Capacity Shortage The International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) warned that air capacity for postal services is insufficient and urged governments to do more to support the movement of mail by air during the COVID-19 crisis. Owing to the drastic 95% reduction in passenger […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Zimbabwe has extended the lockdown by another two weeks!
The Government of Zimbabwe has extended the country’s lockdown by another 14 days to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa said in a televised nationwide address that the country had not yet met conditions set down by the World Health Organization (WHO) to lift the lockdown. During the extended lockdown, […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Botswana makes mask-wearing in public compulsory!
The Government of Botswana has made it compulsory to wear masks/face coverings in public places, businesses and common areas of residential buildings from 01 May 2020. Classes of masks/coverings deemed acceptable are: Medical masks – These are used primarily by health workers and persons working in high risk areas. Non-Medical – cloth face mask or […]
#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: South Africa’s National Parks remain closed!
South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that all its 19 National Parks remain closed despite the downgrading of lockdown restrictions to level 4 in South Africa. Access by all members of the public to the National Parks, therefore, continues to be prohibited notwithstanding the terms of Regulation 24 of the Disaster Management Act (see […]
#QatarAirways flies 110 stranded tourists out of the #Seychelles
REPATRIATION FLIGHT SANCTIONED BY SEYCHELLES GOVERNMENT (Posted 04th May 2020) Qatar Airways last week flew out 110 stranded tourists from the Seychelles’ International Airport on Mahe to Doha, after receiving approval for the repatriation flight from the government. The tourists were stranded when the Seychelles went into lockdown mode and had been unable to return […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 03rd of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.513.174 Cases and 245.492 Deaths as of today. 1.132.667 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.98 percent. Note: Some African […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Air Namibia to resume domestic operations!
Namibia’s flag carrier, Air Namibia, is set to resume domestic operations in line with stage two of the country’s four-stage strategy to exit its coronavirus lockdown, which will become effective on 05 May 2020. From 06 May 2020, the airline will operate domestic return flights from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek to Andimba Toivo ya […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 02nd of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.426.413 Cases and 240.497 Deaths as of today. 1.094.014 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 7.01 percent. Note: Some African […]
The Saint Ange Tourism Report, Volume 4 Edition 5 of 2020
ENJOY THE LATEST EDITION OF THE #SAINTANGE TOURISM REPORT FRESH FROM THE #SEYCHELLES AND THE OTHER #INDIANOCEAN ISLANDS (Posted 02nd of May 2020) The Editorial this week highlights: a. Happy Labour Day. b. COVID-19, while serving to unite the world against a common enemy. c. Seychelles Tourism to open: Step by step plan released by […]
#IndiaOutbound Magazine’s latest edition …
ALWAYS A WORTHWHILE READ … 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 […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 01st of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 14.15 hrs GMT / 17.15 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.333.024 Cases and 235.121 Deaths as of today. 1.053.516 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 7.05 percent. Note: Some African […]
#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 – Botswana: Meteorological winter outlook (May – July 2020)!
Botswana’s Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) has released the meteorological winter outlook 2020 for Botswana. According to the DMS, northern Botswana will most likely experience largely normal temperatures with a tendency to below-normal during the period from May to July 2020, while it is expected that southern and eastern Botswana will experience normal to above […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia introduces a four stage-strategy to exit the coronavirus lockdown!
Namibia’s President Dr. Hage G. Geingob has announced a four-stage strategy for Namibia to exit its coronavirus lockdown at a presidential media briefing on 30 April 2020. As of now Namibia is in stage one (lockdown), which will end at midnight on 04 May 2020. Stage two, which will beginn on 05 May 2020, is […]
News from the ‘Bush’ …
Enjoy the insight from a place you could visit next once it is safe to travel again April 2020 Our warmest greetings to all our of wonderful guests and followers! By now you have been inundated with untold numbers of emails, mailers and messages about ‘that-which-shall-not-be-named’. We shall not inundate you with more of the […]
#BrusselsAirlines CEO updates the carrier’s customers
Dear Customers, The world is going through unprecedented times of uncertainty and change. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, we have been following the situation closely to make sure that we do everything possible to protect our customers, as well as our staff and to weigh our decisions carefully. As travel restrictions continue to […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 30th April 2020) Brought to you by ATCNews.org every day at 15.00 hrs GMT or 18.00 hrs EAT #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 211 countries with 3.248.703 Cases and 229.400 Deaths as of today. […]
#Kenya #Diani #BaobabNews
At a time when so many of us are taking a moment to reminisce and reflect, we wanted to take this opportunity to share some of our favourite memories, and to remind you that when the world is once again ready to travel, we will be here to give you the warmest of welcomes. For […]
#ACI and #IATA request for urgent financial assistance
ACI and IATA Call for Urgent Financial Assistance to Protect Jobs and Operations Financial relief will assist the industry to lay foundation for a balanced recovery Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today come together to call for governments to quickly grant financial relief to assist airport operators […]
#AviaDev announces next webinar
Dear ATCNews Readers, I hope you are all well. We are delighted to share our next AviaDev webinar with you where we will be joined by specialists in the field of airline financing, operations and restructuring, We invite you to join us for a complimentary webinar on Wednesday 6th May 2020 at 11:00 – 12:15 […]
#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
#WildernessNews from #Botswana #Namibia #Zimbabwe
These are a few of the smaller but fascinating creatures that we are celebrating this week – creatures often overlooked in favour of larger, more iconic wildlife. We hope you have enjoyed Dreaming of Africa with us and that you will continue to follow our daily updates on the channels below: instagram | facebook | […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Proflight Zambia has adjusted plans to resume operations!
Zambian carrier Proflight Zambia has adjusted its plans to resume operations. The airline will only resume flights with a limited schedule on the Lusaka <> Ndola route from 06 May 2020 and hopes to resume other routes in the coming weeks. Flights to Johannesburg will resume as soon as regulations in South Africa allow international […]
TravelComments.com – Zambia: The re-launch date of Zambia Airways has been delayed again due to the coronavirus pandemic!
The much-delayed re-launch of Zambia Airways, the flag carrier of Zambia, has been delayed again due to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the global aviation industry. According to the country’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Mutotwe Kafwaya, “it will not be ideal to launch Zambian Airways now when the aviation industry is paralyzed” […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: New rhino and elephant poaching figures!
According to Namibia’s Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MET), the country has lost eleven rhinos and one elephant to poaching since the beginning of 2020. The poaching took place in Etosha National Park as welll as inside private owned farms. A total of 45 rhinos and 12 elephants got illegally killed by poachers in […]
#QualityHillBoutiqueMall turns lockdown into an opportunity for online shopping
MAKING THE BEST OF THE SITUATION WITH ONLINE SHOPPING AND PROMPT DELIVERIES UNDER SANITIZED CONDITIONS (Posted 30th April 2020) How To Keep Your Tasty Prime Grocery Supply – Updates From Le Gourmet Kampala Shop Online, Lifesavers & The Cargo Flight Hi! And thank you for shopping at Le Gourmet Deli. We are here at your […]
#AsiliaAfrica offers a whopping 75 percent rebate to health workers in recognition of their services
ASILIA AFRICA RELEASES SPECIAL RATES FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS FOR SAFARIS TO EAST AFRICA April 2020 Asilia Africa, East Africa’s leading safari operator, is offering discounts of up to 75% on a safari of a lifetime for healthcare and emergency service workers from anywhere in the world when travel resumes. Asilia has 19 camps across Kenya, […]
