#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 20th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 8.804.268 Cases and 463.510 Deaths as of today, 20th June 2020 4.656.912 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.26 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed […]
#IndiaOutbound’s latest news updates
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 […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: National Heritage Sites have been reopened!
The National Heritage Council of Namibia (NHC), the national administrative body responsible for the protection of Namibia’s natural and cultural heritage, has announced the reopening of the Heritage Sites under its direct management. Only the Brandberg Mountain Heritage Site remains closed due to the lockdown restrictions in the Erongo Region. As the State of Emergency […]
#Staycations gain traction in Uganda and Kenya
INNOVATIVE MARKETING IDEAS SEPARATES THE ‘BOYS FROM THE MEN‘ … (Posted 20th June 2020) Over the past couple of months have many of ATCNews’ contacts in the hotel industry across the Eastern African region stayed in close contact, to discuss market developments on a one on one bases without the craze of Zoom meetings, where […]
#Rwanda opens up for general aviation but not yet scheduled passenger flights
GENERAL AVIATION FLIGHTS ARE NOW POSSIBLE AGAIN IN RWANDA (Posted 19th June 2020) The Rwanda Airport Company has published details for users of general aviation flights into and out of Kigali International Airport. Effective yesterday was the international airport opened again for use by general aviation services, i.e. light aircraft, helicopter and private jet flights […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 19th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 8.621.796 Cases and 457.341 Deaths as of today. 4.564.954 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.30 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed daily updates yet. […]
#QatarAirways adds four more US destinations
NEW YORK, WASHINGTON DC, BOSTON AND LOS ANGELES LATEST ADDITIONS TO QATAR AIRWAYS US FLIGHT RELAUNCH (Posted 19th June 2020) The carrier will operate 39 weekly flights to six gateways in the U.S that will connect onto hundreds of U.S. cities through its partnerships with American Airline and JetBlue Qatar Airways is the only Gulf […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Air Namibia sets a date for resumption of international operations!
According to the facebook page of Air Namibia Deutschland, the German branch of Namibia’s flag carrier, the airline continues to suspend international operations until 31 August 2020. The airline resumed domestic flights on selected routes on 06 May 2020 in line with stage two of Namibia’s four-stage strategy to exit its coronavirus lockdow. Air Namibia’s […]
#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
#Seychelles certifies more resorts including the world famous North Island
RESORT CERTIFICATION IN THE SEYCHELLES ALLOWS TWO MORE PROPERTIES TO REOPEN (Posted 19th June 2020) Following earlier reports that the resort on Cousine Island had been certified under #COVID19 guidelines, are now two additional resorts ready to open for guests. The Seychelles government has continued the certification process and information was received earlier today that […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: South African National Parks is getting ready to reopen accommodation facilities in its National Parks!
In the wake of an announcement by South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa that accredited and licensed accommodation providers can resume operations in alert level three of the country’s risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19, South African National Parks (SANParks) is preparing for a recall of its hospitality staff and for a phased-in approach […]
Avoid the traffic and keep shopping on line
POST LOCKDOWN TRAFFIC CAN BE UNNERVING SO STAY HOME AND ORDER ON LINE WITH PROMPT DELIVERY FROM KAMPALA’S BEST DELI SHOP (Posted 19th June 2020) There is no traffic from your armchair or your home office desk or your terrace when it comes to getting supplies in – and in Kampala has post lockdown traffic […]
WHO outlines #COVID19 challenges for women and girls
WOMEN IN AFRICA DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY #COVID19 SAYS WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (Posted 19th June 2020) Humanitarian crises, including health emergencies affect men and women differently. As COVID-19 continues to spread in Africa, there are concerns over its impact on women and girls, with vulnerabilities feared to worsen as the pandemic overwhelms health systems. Although overall […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 18th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 8.485.179 Cases and 452.372 Deaths as of today. 4.446.348 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.33 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed daily updates yet. […]
The F.O.M.O. Travel Show takes you to the K1 Flea Market today
ACHOLA ROSARIO VISITS THE K1 FLEA MARKET (Posted 18th June 2020) Hibernation is the act of hiding away from the outside world because you are scared of what you will find. Cold weather and a heavy heart conspire with even the bravest of souls to make one want to stay in the shelter of their […]
#Africa’s #COVID19 recovery demands for bold decisions
ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA SAYS BOLD DECISIONS NEEDED FOR AFRICA TO RECOVER (Posted 18th June 2020) Africa needs to remain awake and help find solutions to the pandemic as restrictions put in place to curtail the virus begin to be eased Tackling the ongoing coronavirus pandemic effectively to ensure Africa grows back and builds back […]
TravelComments.com – Rwanda reopens for domestic and international tourism!
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), which promotes tourism and investment for Rwanda, yesterday (17 June 2020) announced the reopening of tourism activities as well as the resumption of international travel for charter flights, effective 17 June 2020. Rwanda introduced specific precautionary measures, sidelined by robust health and safety guidelines, to create a safe environment for […]
#Uganda government publishes guidelines for repatriation of Ugandans abroad
14 DAY QUARANTINE AT OWN EXPENSE REQUIRED FOR RETURNING UGANDANS (Posted 18th June 2020) The Ugandan government has at last made public the guidelines under which Ugandans ‘stuck‘ abroad can return home, once repatriation flights become available, applicable to any airline offering such flights. It must be pointed out right here and now that the […]
#EthiopianAirlines extends validity of accrued Sheba Miles
Dear ShebaMiles Members, As a valued ShebaMiles member, I would like to personally update you on the changes we made to the ShebaMiles program in response to the impact COVID-19 is having on all of us. We are responding to COVID-19 by allowing more flexibility to our dear members and would like to highlight 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
TravelComments.com – South Africa moves to an “advanced” alert level three lockdown: accommodation establishments allowed to reopen!
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced in a national address on 17 June 2020 that the country will move to an “advanced” alert level three lockdown, with a number of business sectors reopened to the public. Following discussions with industry representatives and after advice from scientists and consultation with the Cabinet, South Africa’s Government […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
CCA IN THE NEWS CCA Statement on Racial Injustice: A Moment of Truth and Opportunity Corporate Council on Africa The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) cannot be silent on the racial injustice surrounding the death of George Floyd and so many others before him. We condemn such violence and the racism and inequality in America […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 17th of June 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT Global overview: 8.307.787 Cases and 447.108 Deaths as of today. 4.348.442 Cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 5.41 percent. Note: Some African countries have not filed daily updates yet. […]
#ColobusConservation needs your help
Hi there, I am writing to you today to ask you to help Colobus Conservation continue to rescue and care for monkeys during the Covid-19 crisis. Rescuing and caring for injured and orphaned monkeys has never been as difficult as it is right now. We received a call about a vervet monkey from a local […]
#SerenaHotels in #Tanzania publishes residents rates ahead of reopening
#Serengeti Balloons prepare for re-launch
This last 3 months has been the longest time that our pilots have not flown hot air balloons since they qualified as pilots, and some of them qualified a very long time ago! So, in the name of safety, they are now in Serengeti, conducting what we call ‘base checks’. These are a re-examination of […]
#COVID19 to cost up to 200 million jobs worldwide with women hardest hit
IRC ESTIMATES THAT AFRICAN COUNTRIES NEED UPWARDS OF 1.7 BILLION US DOLLARS CASH BOOST TO LIMIT THREAT OF HUNGER (Posted 17th June 2020) The global economic crisis spurred by COVID-19 is expected to lead to the equivalent of 195 million jobs lost worldwide – with women in the informal sector hit hardest New analysis from […]
#IATA speaks out on African Aviation
African Aviation Industry Calls for Harmonized Safe Restart of Air Services The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airports Council International- Africa (ACI Africa) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Regional Offices for African States are united in their call to governments in Africa to rapidly implement ICAO’s global guidelines for restoring air connectivity to […]
Belgium’s Ambassador to Uganda speaks up on tourism’s woes during #COVID19
SAVING TOURISM IN UGANDA Belgium is stepping up again and is ready to help (Posted 17th June 2020) (Pictures courtesy of H.E. The Belgian Ambassador Rudi Veestraeten) The Ugandan tourism sector is in a major crisis. National Parks and lodges have remained empty for three months, since mid-March. Worse even: there is today no perspective […]
#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
