#DesertLocusts – a threat not to be overlooked

FAO TACKLES REGIONAL LOCUST THREAT DESPITE #COVID19 CAUSING OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES (Posted 11th May 2020) UN agency had continued its surveillance and control operations despite constraints resulting from COVID-19 and other challenges Heavy rains favour reproduction, second wave of locusts expected during upcoming harvest The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations […]

#Kenya reports high number of #COVID19 recoveries

RECOVERIES RISE TO 239 PATIENTS AFTER OVERCOMING VIRUS INFECTION WHILE KENYA IS ALSO TACKLING THE TRUCK DRIVER CHALLENGE TO REDUCE REGIONAL SPREAD (Posted 11th May 2020) Kenya has registered the highest number of people who have recovered from the Coronavirus. The Ministry of Health, Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), Dr. Rashid Aman announced today that 32 […]

TravelComments.com – Survey: Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town named Best Airport in Africa for the fifth consecutive year!

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town was named Best Airport in Africa for the fifth consecutive year at the 2020 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards™. Durban’s King Shaka International Airport (DUR) came in second in the continental category, followed by OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. East London Airport (ELS) in East London […]

#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 10th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 4.132.953 Cases and 281.078 Deaths as of today. 1.455.489 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.80 percent. Note: Some African […]

#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 09th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 4.044.795 Cases and 277.087 Deaths as of today. 1.405.042 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.85 percent. Note: Some African […]

#WTMAfrica2021 sets dates

WORLD TRAVEL MARKET AFRICA 2021 TO TAKE PLACE IN CAPE TOWN BETWEEN 07TH AND 09TH OF APRIL 07 – 09 April 2021, Cape Town, South Africa ATW Connect COVID-19 Articles Contact Us Press releases AFRICA TRAVEL WEEK CHARTS THE FUTURE OF THE AFRICAN TRAVEL TRADE Over the past few weeks, the team at Reed Exhibitions […]

#IndiaOutbound Magazine’s latest edition

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 […]

#Kenya’s revamp of narrow gauge railway to Nanyuki nears completion

RAILWAY REVAMP BRINGS RAIL SERVICES CLOSER TO NORTHERN KENYA (Posted 08th May 2020) Kenya Railways has reportedly largely completed the maintenance and refurbishment work on the narrow gauge railway line, which leads to Nanyuki in central Kenyan highlands. Ready for relaunch in June or July, according to sources in Nairobi, will the line then be […]

#Kenya government updates list of official quarantine hotels

NEW LIST PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT APPROVED QUARANTINE HOTELS IN KENYA (Posted 08th May 2020) The Kenyan government has updated its list of approved quarantine hotels and nine government institutions and schools sanctioned to provide such services. The number of hotels is sharply down from the first such list published here a few weeks ago to […]

#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 08th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.950.510 Cases and 271.800 Deaths as of today. 1.359.506 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.88 percent. Note: Some African […]

Radisson Hotels launch new safety protocols

HYGIENE, SANITATION AND DISINFECTION FORM KEY ELEMENTS OF NEW PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT GUESTS AND STAFF (Posted 08th May 2020) Radisson Hotel Group Announces its Radisson Safety Protocol, A Global Commitment to Cleanliness and Hygiene in Partnership with SGS Radisson Hotel Group announced its Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol, a new program of in-depth cleanliness and disinfection […]

TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Botswana starts to ease lockdown restrictions!

The Government of Botswana has amended the Emergency Powers (COVID-19) regulations and has introduced the next step of interventions in the country’s battle against the coronavirus pandemic. Effective today (08 May 2020) trades and businesses as well as schools in Botswanacan operate subject to specified conditions. Places of religious worship are allowed to conduct services […]

Ethiopian Airlines digitizes cargo services

#ETHIOPIANAIRLINES MAKES CARGO BOOKINGS MORE USER FRIENDLY (Posted 08th May 2020) Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, introduced a mobile app and chatbot-assisted shipment tracking service to improve cargo customers’ experience. The mobile app, which is now available for both Android and iOS, will bring convenience […]

United Nations sets up #COVID19 knowledge hub in #AddisAbaba

ADDIS ABABA CHOSEN BY UN TO HOST COVID19 KNOWLEDGE HUB (Posted 08th May 2020) As the world grapples with an unprecedented global health crisis of COVID-19, the United Nations is spearheading a digital hub to house information and knowledge resources to assist crucial development system partners in fighting the pandemic in Africa. The virus has […]

#Zambia Tourism News Updates

THE LIVINGSTONE BI-WEEKLY By Gill Staden (Posted 07th May 2020) News from around Southern Africa Click on the link below: https://thelivingstoneweekly.wordpress.com/ Inside: Game Rangers at Itezhi-Tezhi A Tribute to Ruger, a Working Dog BioCarbon takes on another forest Zambia Primate Project grades new Access Road Zambia Traditional History – the Kunda Lion has porcupine quills […]

#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 07th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.852.763 Cases and 266.077 Deaths as of today. 1.317.148 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.90 percent. Note: Some African […]

Taita Hills and Salt Lick lodges return to the owners portfolio

SAROVA HOTELS RELINQUISHES MANAGEMENT OF TAITA HILLS AND SALT LICK SAFARI LODGES (Posted 07th May 2020) The news that Sarova Hotels will return Taita Hills and Salt Lick safari lodges to the actual owners of the two properties came for many in Kenya and the region as a surprise. Yet, the impact of COVID19 on […]

#Ethiopia – The endemic species of the country

ENDEMIC SPECIES OF ETHIOPIABy Tamara Britten, www.exclusiveethiopia.com All pictures courtesy of Tamara Britten (Posted 07th May 2020) With Ethiopia being ATCNews’ feature country for 2019 / 2020, is it a pleasure to introduce to you Tamara Britten of www.ExclusiveEthiopia.com Tamara will, in an upcoming series of articles, be sharing her destination knowledge, and some of […]

Corporate Council on Africa News Updates

CCA IN THE NEWS President’s Message – March/April 2020 Corporate Council on Africa What a difference two months has made. In my last President’s message at the end of February, I flagged the reasons to cheer Africa’s economic outlook and the positive momentum in the U.S.-Africa relationship. I hoped to welcome…Read More>> TOURISM What will […]

#IndiaOutbound Special #Africa Edition

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 […]

#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms

#COVID19 DAILY UPDATES FROM #AFRICA AND FOR AFRICA (Posted 06th of May 2020) #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak extends to 212 countries with 3.759.296 Cases and 259.590 Deaths as of today. 1.259.452 cases have recovered. The mortality rate stands at 6.90 percent. Note: Some African […]

Qatar Airways prepares for network relaunch

FROM 52 AT THE END OF MAY TO 80 GLOBAL DESTINATIONS BY THE END OF JUNE (Posted 06th May 2020) Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the airline will begin a phased approach to expanding its network in line with passenger demand evolution and the expected relaxation of entry restrictions around the world. Having maintained […]