#SouthAfrica offers tourism sector up to 50K Rand as direct support
TOURISM RELIEF FUND IN SOUTH AFRICA OFFERS SOME HELP TO HARD HIT COMPANIES ESPECIALLY SME’S AS OTHER KEY TOURISM COUNTRIES FALTER IN THE FACE OF THE CHALLENGE (Posted 08th April 2020) Tourism Relief Fund open for applications The Department of Tourism encourages eligible businesses to apply for the COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund during the application […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 209 countries with 1.366.205 Cases and 76.533 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 293.910 cases […]
Airline shutdowns may cost 25 million jobs
25 Million Jobs at Risk with Airline Shutdown The International Air Transport Association has released new analysis showing that some 25 million jobs are at risk of disappearing with plummeting demand for air travel amid the COVID-19 crisis. Globally, the livelihoods of some 65.5 million people are dependent on the aviation industry, including sectors such […]
#Kenya’s Ol Pejeta wins in WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards
AND THE WINNERS ARE … (Posted 07th April 2020) 2020 Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards Winners Recognized Some of Africa’s best Sustainable Tourism experiences and operators have been recognized in the 2020 Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards, across four categories. The Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards recognize businesses and organisations which can demonstrate the core […]
Stung by harsh critique over fee increase for national parks is the move suspended
SWIFT REACTION BY KENYA GOVERNMENT AS NATIONAL PARK FEE INCREASE IS SUSPENDED FOLLOWING PUBLIC OUTRAGE (Posted 07th April 2020) It did not take long after local media and travel media had picked up on the planned fee increase for Kenyans wishing to visit the country’s national parks, before the Kenyan government hastily suspended the move […]
TravelComments.com – Corona pandemic: The empy streets of Cape Town during the lockdown! (drone video)
South Africa is in a 21-day lockdown since 26 March 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. South African ROC (Remote Operators Certificate) holder Step Above, a drone service company in the fields of agriculture, aerial cinematography, inspection as well as mapping and listed as an essential service during the lockdown in South Africa, took […]
Kenya Wildlife Service triples entrance fees for local visitors
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEE FOR KENYANS SHOOTS UP BY 300 PERCENT (Posted 07th April 2020) The sudden announcement that KWS has raised entrance fees for several national parks between 50 and 300 percent for local Kenyans has prompted the proverbial ‘S***storm‘ on social media with few if any favourable comments seen on the Twitter […]
#Seychelles National Parks adds 15 hiking trails to their offerings
SEYCHELLES NATIONAL PARK SHOWCASES 15 HIKING TRAILS (Posted 07th March 2020) In 2017 did the Seychelles National Parks Authority publish a new guide book named ‘Hiking in Seychelles‘ in which routes, maps and features of some 15 hiking trails across the islands are described. Centre piece of the hiking activity is the Morne National Park […]
#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
#Kenya’s Jambojet halts operations after government flight ban
JAMBOJET TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS ALL OPERATIONS (Posted 07th April 2020) The Government of Kenya yesterday afternoon, 06th of April 2020, announced the cessation of all movement by road, rail or air in and out of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi and Kwale counties for the next 21 days. In light of this, Jambojet will temporarily suspend all its […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 209 countries with 1.290.844 Cases and 70.650 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 272.118 cases […]
#IATA publishes the 2019 Aviation Safety Report
IATA Releases 2019 Airline Safety Report The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of the 2019 Safety Report showing continuing improvements in airline safety compared to 2018 and to the preceding five years. All major 2019 safety performance indicators improved compared to 2018 and to the average of the 2014-2018 period as shown […]
#AfricaTravelNews by the #MediaIndiaGroup
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 […]
#WTMAfrica2020 announces nominees for the African Travel and Tourism Awards
Twitter: RedLip_PR Instagram: @RedLip_PR Facebook: RedLipPR LinkedIn: RedLip PR African Travel and Tourism Awards finalists announced Africa is as unique as it is beautiful. It is underneath our starry skies that generations of storytellers have held court while telling their folktales. The African Travel and Tourism Awards is a celebration of all that lies beneath […]
#Zambia Tourism News – Courtesy of Kafunta Safaris
Welcome to our Newsletter Dear Guests and Trade Partners, Dear Kafunta Friends, Dear ATCNews Readers, We are long overdue for a newsletter and many of you are probably wondering how we’ve kept ourselves busy over the past few months. The lodge remained busy through December and the first few days of January, despite torrential rains […]
Bench Events amasses over 3000 registrations for virtual hospitality conference
RECORD PARTICIPATION EXPECTED FOR ONLINE HOSPITALITY CONFERENCE (Posted 06th April 2020) The event features an impressive array of speakers, all giving their time free of charge to participate Hospitality Tomorrow – Digital conference will unite the hospitality industry to combat the COVID-19 crisis Over 3,000 hospitality industry professionals have already registered and over 5,000 are […]
Brussels Airlines extends ‘downtime’ until mid May – at least
FLIGHT SUSPENSION EXTENDED TO 15TH OF MAY (Posted 06th April 2020) Brussels Airlines extends the temporary suspension of its flights The ongoing travel restrictions around the world and the continued low to no demand resulting hereof, obliges Belgium’s home carrier to extend the temporary suspension of its operations by another four weeks. Customers have 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
#LaikipiaForum News Updates
March Edition 2020 The Covid-19 Virus is upon us. It does not mean the end of our work, or the end of our world. We are working with Laikipia County Government and our partners to keep you up-to-date on the latest information on the Virus. Stay tuned for news on C-19 Virus prevention, care, and […]
#Kenya’s Porini Camps News Updates
Dear ATCNews Readers. During these difficult and unprecedented times when many of us are self-isolating at home and unable to travel because of the Pandemic afflicting so much of the world, we thought we’d let you know that we are now bringing East Africa and its wildlife a little closer to you by sharing our […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 208 countries with 1.226.522 Cases and 66.548 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 253.864 cases […]
#EggBenedictChallenge – The Highlights of 2019
EGGS BENEDICT – OF ANY STYLE – ARE THE NON PLUS ULTRA OF BREAKFAST (Posted 05th April 2020) (My own personal Egg Benedict creation) When I travel across Africa, and I do that a lot – at least before #COVID19 struck – am I often booked into one of the top hotels at the respective […]
African Union leaders hold video summit on #COVID19
AU GETS INTO GEAR AS THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC LAYS RUIN TO AFRICA’S ECONOMY (Posted 05th April 2020) The Heads of States highlighted the unprecedented threat that Covid-19 presents to the health of African citizens and to the continent’s hard-won developmental and economic gains President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, and Chairperson […]
#BrusselsAirlines operates repatriation flight out of Entebbe
BRUSSELS AIRLINES STEPS UP TO CARRY BELGIANS AND OTHER EU NATIONALS BACK TO EUROPE (Posted 05th April 2020) Last evening, Saturday 04th of April, did a Brussels Airlines Airbus A330, which had arrived empty in Entebbe just hours earlier, board a full contingent of passengers of various EU nations, including Belgians, to return them back […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 205 countries with 1.141.451 Cases and 61.218 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 238.525 cases […]
2.000 tourists remain in the #Seychelles after halt to flights
THE SEYCHELLES PARADISE ISLANDS – NOT A BAD PLACE TO HANG OUT DURING #COVID19 (Posted 04th April 2020) It was learned overnight that at least 1.999 tourists are still in the Seychelles, after the last repatriation flight left Mahe on the 31st of March with some 156 passengers on board. The Air Belgium flight was […]
#IATA postpones AGM
IATA Postpones 2020 AGM The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the postponement of the 76thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event had been scheduled to take place on 22-23 June in Amsterdam. The 76th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit will be held when it is both safe and […]
#IndiaOutbound Magazine’s latest news updates including their #AfricaTravelNews
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 […]
#BrusselsAirport News Updates amid #COVID19 aviation shutdowns
In these unprecedented times, Brussels Airport is still operating but only for cargo flights and what are considered essential flights. These are military, diplomatic, medical & repatriation flights. The federal police checks all passengers to make sure that their journey is indeed essential. We hope to welcome you soon again at our airport. In the […]
#COVID19 – Daily updates as shown on the ATCNews social media platforms
On readers’ requests will the daily stats also be shown on ATCNews.org directly, not just via our social media platforms. #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT / 18.00 hrs EAT The Corona Virus outbreak has now reached 204 countries with 1.044.167 Cases and 55.311 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 222.332 cases […]
