TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: eSwatini to close its ports of entry for travel!
The Kingdom of eSwatini is set to introduce a 20-day partial lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Effective 27 March 2020, people in eSwatini will not be allowed to leave their homes except to buy food, medical supplies, make use of banking services or seek medical attention. Non-essential travel between towns, cities […]
Seychelles Central Bank limits foreign exchange allocations to essential items
SHARP DROP IN FOREX EARNINGS LEAVES SEYCHELLES CENTRAL BANK HARD PRESSED FOR GIVING DOLLARS AND EUROS FOR IMPORTS (Posted 25th March 2020) The Seychelles is among the first countries to cite shrinking foreign exchange earnings as the main reason why allocation of US Dollars and Euros will now be restricted to essential goods. Food items, […]
Bench Events plans to go digital during #COVID19 crisis
CONFERENCING THROUGH CYBER SPACE – THE NEW APPROACH BY BENCH EVENTS (Posted 25th March 2020) Bench Events (https://BenchEvents.com/), the leading organiser of conferences and forums for the hotel, aviation and restaurant sector is organising a complete live conference experience on the internet to bring together industry leaders to discuss the unprecedented economic circumstances caused by […]
#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 – Coronavirus pandemic: Botswana closes all its ports of entry for travel!
The Government of Botswana has closed all border crossing points with immeditate effect due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Batswana and permanent residents in Botswanawill be allowed to return home, but must undergo mandatory 14 day quarantine. The movement of people such as visiting neighbouring countries including Lesotho and Swaziland is restricted with the exception […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Namibia closes several ports of entry for travel!
Namibia’s Cabinet has decided to further strengthens its measures to combat the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The travel ban, which previously only affected citizens from affected countries, namely Schengen States, China, Iran, Korea, United Kingdom, United States of America and Japan, is now extended to all countries around the World for a period of thirty days […]
Alain St. Ange takes issue with government response to #COVID19
ST. ANGE DEMANDS BROADER BASED DIALOGUE AND GREATER ENGAGEMENT WITH SMALL SCALE BUSINESS OWNERS (Posted 25th March 2020) One Seychelles, a political party representing Seychellois in the 26 electoral districts in Seychelles, is under the leadership of former Minister of Tourism Alain St.Ange. Reads a statement received from Alain St. Ange overnight: It is important […]
#COVID 19 – Offering both challenges and opportunities
THE CORONA VIRUS CRISIS – SEEN FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE By Thomas Mueller, Founder and CEO, www.RainMaker.Travel (Posted 24th March 2020) #StayHome, for now, is happening all over the world. For the #hospitality and #tourism industry, it is a huge and hard-hit challenge. The Corona #COVID19 crisis, the #travel ban, the closing of borders and […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: South African National Parks to temporarily close all National Parks from 25 March 2020!
South African National Parks (SANParks), the body responsible for managing South Africa’s National Parks, just announced the closure of all tourism facilities in its National Parks from 25 March 2020 (and not from 26 March 2020!) due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Guests will not be allowed to enter any national park, whether as day […]
#IATA now predicts substantially higher revenue losses
Deeper Revenue Hit from COVID-19 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) updated its analysis of the revenue impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global air transport industry. Owing to the severity of travel restrictions and the expected global recession, IATA now estimates that industry passenger revenues could plummet $252 billion or 44% below 2019’s […]
#IATA asks for more government support
IATA Thanks Governments for Support but More Need to Step Up Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the support of those governments around the world that have provided financial relief to airlines and urged other governments to follow suit before more damage is done. “Airlines are fighting for survival in every corner […]
#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 The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 196 countries with 396.235 Cases and 17.250 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 103.748 cases have recovered. The mortality rate […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Zimbabwe has closed all borders for non-essential traffic!
The Government of Zimbabwe has with immediate effect closed all its point of entries for both inbound and outbound traffic due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The borders only remain open for essential traffic, such as cargo, while non-essential traffic, such as travel, is banned until further notice. All returning residents of Zimbabwe are subjected […]
Le Chateau | Brasserie Belge halts their famous ‘Bottomless Brunch’ but …
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH NOW AVAILABLE BY HOME DELIVERY SERVICE (Posted 24th March 2020) SUNDAY 29th Mar Easy Self-Quarantine: New Bottomless Brunch With A Twist – Le Chateau’s Gourmet BrunchBox (Delivered/ Pickup) When you can not come to the Bottomless Brunch – let us bring it to you! Every Sunday – A box of Gourmet food from […]
TravelComments.com – Africa: The population of the African Black Rhino in Africa is slowly increasing!
According to the latest update of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species™, the population of the African Black Rhino in Africa is slowly increasing. The species remains critically endangered, but continuing law enforcement efforts and successful population management measures, including moving selected rhinos from established populations to new […]
#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
The Livingstone bi-Weekly’s latest edition
#TOURISM NEWS FROM #ZAMBIA AND #ZIMBABWE (Posted 24th March 2020) Livingstone Newsletter, courtesy of Gill Staden, as always with many many thanks! ATCNews.org readers have access to the full newsletter by simply clicking on the link below: Inside: Livingstone bypass Chundukwa Horse Safaris Government mentions deforestation International Day of Forests Load Shedding back on Floods […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: South Africa to go into 21-day lockdown!
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the country will go under a 21-day lockdown from 26 March 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to the President, the measure will be mandatory and had to be implemented to ensure that the spread of the Coronavirus is reduced and the curve is flattened. […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: Cape Town closes all beaches!
The City of Cape Town has announced that it will close all beaches along Cape Town coastline from 24 March 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Until further notice, all beaches will be closed for all activities be it on the beach itself or in the water. Thus, as from 24 March 2020 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 #COVID19 Daily Update at 15.00 hrs GMT The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 193 countries with 353.759 Cases and 15.419 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that […]
#Ngamba Chimpanzee Island closes over #COVID19 concerns
CHIMPANZEE ISLAND CLOSES FOR VISITORS TO PROTECT THE ANIMALS (Posted 23rd March 2020) An Update from us on COVID-19 Greetings! With the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, we are navigating unchartered waters. The world is yet again tested with a dangerous pathogen that has threatened our way of life. It is going to change how we relate […]
Kampala’s top hotels lead in safety measures to keep staff and guests safe
IN THE FACE OF LOW OCCUPANCIES DO LEADING HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES MAINTAIN HIGH HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS (A warm welcome by Serena’s F&B Director James Odenyo – Namaste style) Kampala Serena, Kampala Sheraton Hotel, Mestil Hotel & Residences, Le Petit Village Hotel, Le Gourmet, La Patisserie, Le Chateau Brasserie Belge stand out from the crowd (Posted […]
TravelComments.com – Coronavirus pandemic: The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is temporarily closed!
In order to protect its staff and the public as well as to curb the spread of the coronavirus, the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is temporarily closed since 20 March 2020. The management of the museum is planning to re-open again after the Easter Weekend 2020 (around 14 April 2020) or until such time conditions […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town International Airport: Pick-up & go and e-hailing areas have been moved to a new location!
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which operates Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, has announced that the pick-up & go area as well as the e-hailing area* at the airport has been moved to the ground floor of Parkade 2. ACSA has placed signage throughout the airport’s terminal building as well as along […]
#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
#BrusselsAirlines further expands cancellation, rebooking and refund policy
FREE REBOOKINGS NOW POSSIBLE UNTIL END AUGUST 2020 (Posted 23rd March 2020) Passengers have time until 31 August 2020 to decide on their new travel date and/or destination Discount of 50 euros for every rebooking Customers do not have to contact customer service before the original flight date, rebooking also possible afterwards Rebooking option with […]
Baobab at the forefront of staff and guest safety
ADDED MEASURES TO KEEP GUESTS AND STAFF SAFE AND OFFER GENEROUS REBOOKINGS OR REFUNDS by Kennedy Uduny (Posted 23rd of March 2020) In this time of uncertainty with the progression of the COVID-19 outbreak, Kenya’s Leading Beach Resort & Spa reached out to assure guests & partners of their safety and comfort. The below statement […]
#Kenya – Enjoy these spectacular sights on line while you can’t see it in person
Dear ATCNews Readers, First of all we hope you are safe and sound. This is a dramatic and unprecedent moment. MWCT and Campi ya Kanzi are doing all they can to guarantee the safety of their wonderful teams. Maybe in this confusing moment reading about MWCT’s monthly report and seeing Campi ya Kanzi’s safari images […]
#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 The Corona Virus outbreak has reached 188 countries with 318.650 Cases and 13.676 Deaths as of today. WHO also reports that 96.006 cases have recovered. The mortality rate […]
It is a Total Shutdown now in most African countries – #Covid19
Another edition of #ATQNews from #Nigeria and beyond Gambia Hotel Association elects former tourism minister, Fatou Mas Jobe-Njie as new Chairman Nigeria places travel ban on 13 countries with high risk coronavirus cases and stopped visa on arrival The Federal Government of Nigeria has placed a travel ban on countries most hit by the coronavirus […]
