#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 […]
Simba Travel Care sets standards for travel agencies amid the #COVID19 crisis
Simba Travelcare Contingency plans As we all know, the last few days have been absolutely unprecedented. Each one of us is facing our own challenges and finding our own ways of dealing with the situation around us. At Simba Travelcare, we have put contingency plans in place to see us through this lockdown period as […]
AVIAssist requests your feedback
East & Southern Africa’s leading provider of on-site aviation safety promotion courses Independent | Non-profit | Innovative Help shape the future of safety promotion in African aviation Dear ATCNews Readers, We know some of you have already completed our recent survey. If you have already completed the survey, we apologise for bothering you again and […]
Air Tanzania retaliates to Precision Air move by announcing Mwanza flights
HEAD ON COMPETITION UNDER #COVID19 CONDITIONS THE LAST THING THE MARKET NEEDS (Posted 03rd April 2020) It took Air Tanzania only two days to retaliate against Precision Air’s announcement to launch flights to Songea Airport at Mbeya, a route so far only served by Air Tanzania. It is clear that instead of holding talks with […]
Mount Kenya Trust News Updates
MOUNTAIN DISPATCHES We wish all of our friends and partners safety at this time and hope you are all keeping well. The world is united in its fight and protecting all of those most vulnerable is critical at this time. What a stark difference to last year when we were fighting large fires on Mt […]
#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
#WTMAfrica – Postponed but ready to proceed once travel is possible again
Why Visit About COVID-19 Contact Us Press releases WE’VE GOT YOU! Dear ATCNews Readers Whilst our movement maybe restricted and we adapt to a ‘new home office’ we wanted to touch base with you, heart to heart and reassure you, our travel community is important to us and we’re still here. As the reality of […]
#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 reached 203 countries with 963.339 Cases and 49.199 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 203.274 cases have […]
#IATA DG says passenger demand hit by ‘sledgehammer’
Passenger Demand Plunges on COVID-19 Travel Restrictions The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for February 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell 14.1% compared to February 2019. This was the steepest decline in traffic since 9.11 and reflected collapsing domestic travel in China and […]
#COVID19 or not, Colobus Conservation still needs your support
#IATA cries out for government support
Middle East and Africa Airlines Revenue Losses Mount – Urgent Government Support Required The International Air Transport Association strengthened its call for urgent action from governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide financial relief to airlines as the latest IATA scenario for potential revenue loss by carriers in Africa and the Middle East […]
#Locusts, the almost forgotten problem in East Africa
IGAD TO COORDINATE ANTI LOCUST ACTION IN EASTERN AFRICA (Posted 02nd April 2020) The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) on Wednesday approved a $1.5 million emergency relief grant to assist nine countries in the East and Horn of Africa on the control of swarms of desert locusts that are threatening livelihoods […]
#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 – Western Cape: CapeNature to re-open its Nature Reserves on 24 April 2020!
All 25 Nature Reserves in South Africa’s Western Cape managed by CapeNature are closed to the public since 25 March 2020. They will remain closed during the country-wide lockdown (26 March 2020 – 16 April 2020) and are set to re-open on 24 April 2020. Visitors who confirmed bookings with CapeNature for the period between […]
Introducing Muloongo Muchelemba’s www.Ongolo.com
NOTHING BEATS A SAFARI HOLIDAY (IN ZAMBIA) (Posted 01st April 2020) By Muloongo Muchelemba, www.ongolo.com Nothing beats a Safari holiday! Photo Credit: Muloongo Muchelemba South Luangwa National Park in the Eastern part of my home country, Zambia, is hands down my favourite holiday destination. South Luangwa is called a hidden gem among safari enthusiasts for […]
Corporate Council on Africa News Updates
TOURISM SA Tourism’s powerful lockdown video: ‘Don’t travel now, so you can travel later’ IOL South African Tourism has changed the narrative from “Go To South Africa” to “Don’t travel now, so you can travel later”.The latter words are powerful in a world with growing Covid-19 cases that have impacted many renowned tourist destinations to […]
Qatar Airways explains measures taken to continue with evacuation flights
EVACUATION FLIGHTS TO CONTINUE TO AIRPORTS WHICH ARE STILL OPEN OR GRANT SPECIAL PERMITS (Posted 01st April 2020) Qatar Airways continues to take firm steps in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The airline’s robust measures include amending its flight schedule, working with governments to take people home, and introducing new policies to ensure the health and […]
#IATA confirms that air cargo demand in February dropped sharply though Africa makes major gains
Air Cargo Demand Slumps in February as COVID-19 Takes Hold The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released February 2020 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs*), decreased by 1.4% compared to the same period in 2019. Adjusting the comparison for the impact of the Lunar New Year, […]
#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 reached 203 countries with 885.530 Cases and 44.215 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 185.221 cases have […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: Follow live-streamed game drives through the African bush from your living room!
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, travel bans, lockdowns and quarantines, luxury travel company &Beyond and wildlife broadcaster WildEarth have teamed up to broadcast two live-streamed personalised game drives through the African bush per day during the month of April 2020. Each excursion is around three hours and is getting streamed in real-time on […]
