Tropical Air 10to4 raises record amount of donations
CONGRATULATIONS! The 2020 Tropic Air 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge raised a record USD$100,570! WOW – we are completely blown away and have only just got the mud out of our wheels! The money raised at the event goes towards protecting Mt Kenya, Borana Wildlife Conservancy and Ngare Ndare Forest. A breakdown of projects and images […]
#ElewanaCollection responds to #COVID19 travel concers with updated policy
COVID-19 POLICY While there is currently no official recommendation that travellers cancel or postpone travel to Africa, the Elewana Collection and SkySafari are acutely aware that the situation is evolving and gives justifiable reason for concern to our future guests. As such we would like to clearly stipulate our policy on changes to bookings as […]
COVID19 prompts different reactions across #Africa
AFRICAN COORDINATION REQUIRED ON HOW TO STEM THE CORONA VIRUS TIDE AND REACT TO ARRIVING PASSENGERS (Posted 07th March 2020) ATCNews in recent days has, through our social media platforms, provided regular information and updates about the spread of the disease, both globally and across Africa, where presently 9 countries have reported the presence of […]
#COVID19 Daily Updates by ATCNews
ATCNEWS.ORG PROVIDES DAILY COVID19 UPDATES THROUGH THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS (Posted 07th March 2020) Dear ATCNews Readers, given the number of enquiries, messages and mails about updates on COVID19, its spread across the world and in particular its presence in Africa, please be informed that you can get daily updates with data and figures provided […]
#AirKenya advises of road closures on 08th of March
6th March 2020 Dear ATCNews Readers, Greetings, hoping that you had a pleasant week. We would like to recommend all our passengers scheduled to fly on the 08th of March 2020, to plan their journeys to Wilson Airport accordingly in order to avoid inconvenience following roads closure for the Beyond Zero Half Marathon. The affected […]
#Africa Climate Week in #Kampala postponed
UN CLIMATE CHANGE SECRETARIAT ANNOUNCES POSTPONEMENT OF KAMPALA CONFERENCE (Posted 06th March 2020) The meeting, which was planned to take place 20th to 24th of April 2020, is only postponed and not canceled, and will take place at a later time that has yet to be determined The UN Climate Change Secretariat, in close collaboration […]
#UNWTO calls on the global tourism industry to be part of future recovery plans
UNWTO CALLS ON TOURISM INDUSTRY TO LOOK BEYOND #COVID19 AS FORECAST FOR 2020 NOW PROJECTS UP TO 3 PERCENT LESS TRAVELS (Posted 06th March 2020) Tourism faces up to the COVID-19 challenge and public health is paramount due to the fundamental people-to-people nature of the sector. A cross-cutting economic activity unlike any other, and an […]
#QatarAirways puts passengers first in change of booking policy
QATAR AIRWAYS OFFERS FREE CHANGE OF TRAVEL DATE OR TRAVEL VOUCHER (Posted 06th March 2020) Breaking new ground again is Qatar Airways, which in a rather unprecedented move just now confirmed that booking changes for travel – initially up to 30th of June – will be made free of charge. Alternatively can passengers opt for […]
TravelComments.com – Mpumalanga: Various tourist attraction sites closed due to strike action!
Various tourist attraction sites in South Africa’s province of Mpumalanga are currently closed due to strike action. Employees of the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA) downed their tools in protest of a recently approved organogram in the agency. The tourist attraction sites in Mpumalanga are currently affected by the strike include Three Rondavels, Blyde […]
#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
#AviationAfrica Summit predicts bright future for #EthiopianAirlines
226 PERCENT GROWTH PROJECTED FOR ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES OVER THE NEXT TWO DECADES (Posted 06th March 2020) While African airlines are expected to lose at least 400 million US Dollars this year, have IATA data suggested that Ethiopian Airlines may enjoy a massive growth over the next 15 or so years. The data were made available […]
#Africa’s rainforests see capacity to store carbon degrading rapidly
TROPICAL RAINFORESTS LOOSE CAPACITY TO STORE CARBONS (Posted 06th March 2020) This is demonstrated by a large-scale study in which the AfricaMuseum played a leading role Tropical forests are gradually losing their capacity to store carbon. If no timely action is taken, they could even start emitting carbon by 2035. This is demonstrated by a […]
AVIASSIST PARTNERS WITH WILLIS TOWERS WATSON ON FLIGHT SAFETY IN #AFRICA
Willis Towers Watson and AviAssist partner for aviation safety in Africa Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company, today announced a partnership with AviAssist in Africa, an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting aviation safety in Africa. The signing of the partnership agreement took place at Aviation Africa 2020 yesterday. Simon […]
#AviaDevAfrica puts #Madagascar on the map
REPORT: Putting Madagascar on the map Improving connectivity matters to all parts of the African continent, not just those with bigger markets or easier access. The very nature of air service development means grappling with the obstacles to persuading new airlines, and the travelers they serve, to fly to your destination. Madagascar is one of […]
#Uganda postpones G77 Summit
#COVID19 CONCERNS SEE UGANDA POSTPONE MAJOR SUMMIT (Posted 5th March 2020) Given the growing spread of COVID19 has the Ugandan government in consultation with the United Nations decided to postpone the UN G77 Summit which was due to be held in Kampala from the 17th to the 19th of April this year. Uganda’s Ambassador to […]
Media India Group’s 4th edition of their Africa Report
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 […]
Dubai Roadshow West Africa ends in Grand Style
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond E-Yellow card is now Mandatory for Travellers in Nigeria says the Civil Aviation Authority E-Yellow card is now Mandatory for Travellers in Nigeria says the Civil Aviation Authority Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), has directed airlines operating into the country to comply with the Point of Entry […]
Paula Kahumbu – the story continues
AN ONGOING STORY OF DISGRACE AS DR. PAULA KAHUMBU CONTINUES TO BE ABUSED WHILE KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE REMAINS SILENT OVER THEIR MISCHIEF (Posted 05th March 2020) The sad story told two weeks ago here, when Dr. Paula Kahumbu was subjected to the village chief treatment by the Director General of the Kenya Wildlife Service, attracted […]
#IATA provides #COVID19 financial impact updates
IATA Updates COVID-19 Financial Impacts -Relief Measures Needed- Financial impact upped from previously nearly 30 billion US Dollars to now between 63 and 113 billion US Dollars The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the financial impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency on the global air transport industry. […]
#AviationAfrica generates much debate on #COVID19
AVIATION AFRICA 2020 INSPIRES SIGNIFICANT DEBATE AND DISCUSSION (Posted 05th March 2020) The resounding message from Africa’s aviation community attending this year’s buzzing Aviation Africa summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, was that all stakeholders must cooperate and collaborate to achieve a sustainable aviation future. Delegates debated existing and new challenges as discussions surrounding coronavirus, […]
TravelComments.com – Namibia: Windhoek’s second “Open Streets Day” to take place in April 2020!
The City of Windhoek is planning to host the second “Open Streets Day” in Windhoek. The event will take place on 04 April 2020 on Independence Avenue in Windhoek’s Central Buisness District (CBD). Between 08:00 – 15:00 the stretch between from Clemens Kapuuo Street all the way to Penning Street will become a car-free corridor […]
#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
Brussels Airlines prepares to move to new Berlin Airport in November
BERLIN FLIGHTS BY BRUSSELS AIRLINES WILL SHIFT TO NEW BRANDENBURG AIRPORT IN NOVEMBER (Posted 05th March 2020) As from 8 November all Lufthansa Group airlines operate from Brandenburg Bookings to and from Berlin Tegel (TXL) will be changed to the new Brandenburg Airport (BER) Brussels Airlines continues to connect the European capital and Berlin five […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
INFRASTRUCTURE Tanzania: Govt Upbeat on SGR Progress All Africa DAR ES SALAAM-MOROGORO travellers could soon enjoy the fastest voyage aboard electric train as the first part of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) edges closer to its completion…Read more>> TOURISM How Little-Known Botswana – Despite Being Landlocked – Is Africa’s Best Safari Country Weetracker With tourism […]
Free of #COVID19 does Seychelles still suffer the fallout
ARRIVAL NUMBERS TO SEYCHELLES FALL AS KEY SOURCE MARKETS PLUMMET IN THE FACE OF THE CORONA VIRUS OUTBREAK (Posted 05th March 2020) Information from the Seychelles suggests that the drop in arrival numbers has tourism officials and government worried and strategizing about how to mitigate the crisis and what counter measures to employ. Tourism is […]
Africa Tourism Association News Updates
MARCH 2 0 2 0 2020 WORLD TOURISM CONFERENCE LOCATION DATES AND LOCATION ATA, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority, will host the 2020 World Tourism Conference (WTC) in Accra, Ghana on 12 October through 16 October 2020. READ MORE BEYOND THE RETURN TO RUN FOR A DECADE The Ghana Tourism Authority has revealed […]
#IATA – Passenger demand hit by #COVID19
COVID-19 Hits January Passenger Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for January 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 2.4% compared to January 2019. This was down from 4.6% year-over-year growth for the prior month and is the lowest monthly increase since April […]
#Atta provides updates on #Africa’s leading tourism trade shows
ATTA COMPILES INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING TOURISM TRADE SHOWS IN AFRICA IN THE LIGHT OF THE GLOBAL #COVID19 PANDEMIC (Posted 04th March 2020) Due to the developing COVID-19 threat, we are in uncharted waters, and we will all have to meet each challenge as it arises. ATTA® undertakes to keep our members updated on the likely […]
#KrimsonAviation launches new DMC
KRIMSON CONCIERGE DMC LAUNCHED IN ADDIS ABABA (Posted 04th March 2020) Krimson Aviation, the Addis Ababa-based flight support, charter and aviation consultancy announced today the introduction of a new high-end travel service, Krimson Koncierge. Launching at Aviation Africa 2020, the annual meeting for the African aerospace industry, Krimson Koncierge specialises in creating escorted customised luxury […]
#AviationAfrica opens in #AddisAbaba #Ethiopia
AVIATION AFRICA 2020 OPENS IN ADDIS ABABA WITH CALL FOR AVIATION TO INCREASE COOPERATION FOR CONTINUED SUSTAINABILITY (Posted 04th March 2020) The fifth edition of Aviation Africa officially opened this morning making its debut in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Some 600 delegates from 70 countries, 32 of which represented African nations, joined more than one hundred […]
