African Union of Broadcasting and Media for Peace Partner to Host Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training Seminar next week
(Posted 06th July 2024) The African Union of Broadcasting (AUB) in partnership with Media for Peace, will host a training seminar for journalists on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Sahel from Monday, July 9-10, 2024, in Maroua, the capital of the Far North Region of Cameroon. This initiative by Media […]
TravelComments.com – Camdeboo National Park: Maintenance is taking place at Lakeview Tented Camp!
(Posted 06th July 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Lakeview Tented Camp at Camdeboo National Park in South Africa’s Eastern Cape is in the process of being refreshed and revamped. The required maintenance will take place throughout the… READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: ACSA urges passengers to allow extra time when travelling to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)!
(Posted 05th July 2024) Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has informed the public that the passport control at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town has been experiencing technical difficulties, which is resulting in slower passenger processing and long queues. ACSA is therefor urging passengers to allow extra time when travelling to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). […]
The Future of African Tourism Awaits at the 7th Annual ATLF!
(Posted 05th July 2024) The 7th ATLF focuses on 3 key pillars: Investments: Unlock funding and partnerships for your tourism venture. Education: Gain the knowledge and skills to thrive in the evolving industry. Innovation: Explore groundbreaking ideas transforming African travel. This event is designed for YOU: Government Officials Travel & Tourism Businesses Hospitality Leaders […]
Seychelles extends sustainable certification to restaurants and tour operators
(Posted 05th July 2024) The Seychelles Sustainable Certificatioa platform for the islands hospiality sector and now in place for 12 years, will soon extend to also cover restaurants and tour operators according to Tourism Principal Secretary Mrs. Sherin Francis. The certification s a voluntary scheme which recognises tourism businesses using best international practices […]
TravelComments.com – Durban: Two beaches are currently closed for swimming due to water quality!
(Posted 05th July 2024) The eThekwini Municipality, the local government body responsible for governing and managing Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, has released updated lists of beaches that are currently (as of 03 July 2024) open and safe for swimming, closed for swimming and of swimming pools that are currently open to the public. According to the lists,… READ […]
Dr. Daniel Mckorley, Chairman, McDan Group to Speak at the 4th Chinet Aviacargo Conference in Lagos
(Posted 05th July 2025) Organisers of the only Aviacargo Conference in West Africa, CHINET, have confirmed the participation of the Chairman, McDan Group, Dr. Daniel Mckorley. The 4th Chinet Aviacargo Conference, a premier event in the logistics and cargo sector, will be held on August 1, 2024, in Lagos with theme: “e-Commerce […]
Travelcomments.com – |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park: Upgrading and maintenance is currently taking place at two camps!
(Posted 05h July 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that much needed upgrading and maintenance is currently taking place at the the chalets at the Sendelingsdrift Rest Camp and Gannakouriep Wilderness Camp in the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park. The upgrading will be… READ MORE
Scientists call for halt to elephant hunting along Kenya-Tanzania border
(Posted 05th July 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Xinhua, English News CN The hunting of elephants along the Kenya-Tanzania border for their tusks should be stopped to save the giant land mammals from extinction, a group of international scientists said Thursday. In a letter published by Science, an […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa: FlySafair connects Johannesburg with Kruger National Park!
(Posted 05th July 2024) South African regional low cost-carrier FlySafair is set to introduce flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), located about 30km north east of Mbombela (Nelspruit) in Mpumalanga…. READ MORE
Moratorium of elephant hunting along the Kenya / Tanzania border – collapsed or never existed?
(Posted 04th July 2024) Courtesy of African Elephant News / Stenews and Shola Lawal, The New York Times On the lush, rolling savannas that link northern Tanzania to Amboseli National Park in Kenya, foraging elephants move back and forth on a sloping landscape in the shadow of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. The […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town: Nettleton footpath at Lions Head temporarily closed!
(Posted 04th July 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the Nettleton footpath at Lions Head in the Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town will be temporarily closed due to the collapsed footpath embankment. This closure is necessary to stabilize the area and ensure public safety and easy access. Only the link… READ MORE
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 04th July 2024) CCA IN THE NEWS AGOA and AfCFTA: Unlocking Business Potentials between United States and Africa Opinion Nigeria The Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is the leading U.S. business association focused solely on connecting business interests in Africa. In 2023, CCA organized a business summit which was a tremendous success […]
African airlines see 14.1% rise in demand for passenger travel in May 2024 vs May 2023
(Posted 04th July 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: · Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 10.7% compared to May 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year- on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (+1.7ppt compared to May 2023), a record high for May. · International demand rose 14.6% compared to May 2023. Capacity was up 14.1% year-on- year and the load factor improved to 82.8% (+0.3ppt on May 2023). · Domestic demand rose 4.7% compared to May 2023; capacity was up 0.1% year-on-year and the load factor was […]
TravelComments.com – Botswana: Air Botswana expands its regional route network in Southern Africa!
(Posted 03rd July 2024) Botswana’s state-owned national flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to grow its current route network. The airline, which purchased three new Embraer jets in June 2024, is planning to introduce new routes as well as reinstate destinations into its network it has previously served. Air Botswana will launch scheduled flights between… READ MORE
Qatar Airways Group celebrates a record-breaking Net Profit
(Posted 03rd July 2024) The Group reports the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, with a total revenue of QAR81 billion (US$22.2 billion) and annual profits 39 per cent higher than the previous year Total revenue increased by QAR4.7 billion (US$1.3 billion) – up six per cent, marking a significant improvement in […]
‘African Skies’ – #AFRAA’s latest magazine edition is now available
(Posted 03rd July 2024) Courtesy of the African Airlines Association “Forwards ever!” “Since the last quarter of 2023, passenger traffic carried by African airlines has reached the levels of 2019, while intra-African connectivity has surpassed the pre-COVID level. This progress is being backed by deliberate initiatives from the industry stakeholders, and […]
The East Africa Travel Podcast Episode 12 – Now available for ATCNews readers
(Posted 03rd July 2024) Courtesy of Charlotte Beauvoisin, Author of Diary of a Muzungu Episode 12. From the Treehouse to the Kenyan Coast – recap & a sneak peek In episode 12, we’re in Kibale Forest, agog at the sight of chimpanzees. (You’ll never guess where they are!) Listen in […]
IATA confirms that strong Air Cargo Demand continues in May
(Posted 02nd July 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. · Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels (15.5% for international operations). This is the sixth consecutive month of double-digit […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues with Dr. Gainmore Zanamwe, Afreximbank and Mr. Romain Ekoto, AFDB on Wed, 03 Jul at 11h00 UTC (14h00 EAT)
(Posted 02nd July 2024) Greetings from AFRAA! Dr. Gainmore Zanamwe, Ag. Director, Trade Facilitation and IATF, AFREXIMBANK and Mr. Romain Ekoto, Chief Aviation Officer, African Dervelopment Bank take centre stage at the July edition of AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues session scheduled for Wednesday, 03 July at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). Join us […]
BP South Africa- Driving Sustainable Fuel Distribution
(Posted 02nd July 2024) bp South Africa has made fresh investments in infrastructure development, local content empowerment and decarbonization initiatives under a broader agenda to expand fuel distribution and access bp South Africa – a subsidiary of global energy major bp – returns to the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African […]
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 26, 2024 Highlights
(Posted 02nd July 2024) Week 26, marking the midpoint of 2024, wasn’t a major news week for African aviation. Despite a relatively slow week, an airline secured its Aircraft Operating Certificate, and another resumed intra-Africa flight operations after a 16-year hiatus. The highlight of the week was the Skytrax 2024 airline recognitions. […]
Kenya Tourism Board assures visitors of their safety
(Posted 02nd July 2024) Following the recent developments in Kenya is the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) assuring all visitors that Kenya remains a safe and welcoming destination for all. The expressed concerns these events have raised in tourist source markets regarding travel to Kenya and saftey of visitors, have led to the […]
#Airbus enters agreement with Spirit AeroSystems
(Posted 02nd July 2024) Airbus SE has entered into a binding term sheet agreement with Spirit AeroSystems in relation to a potential acquisition of major activities related to Airbus, notably the production of A350 fuselage sections in Kinston, North Carolina, U.S., and St. Nazaire, France; of the A220’s wings and mid-fuselage in Belfast, […]
Qatar Airways launches flights to Hamburg / Germany
(Posted 02nd July 2024) The national carrier of the State of Qatar, voted World’s Best Airline 2024 by Skytrax, now offers daily non-stop flights between Doha and Hamburg – the 49th European destination served by Qatar Airways, and fifth destination in Germany The route will strengthen global economic and trade ties, with the potential […]
Auric Air receives the BARS registration status 2024 – 2025
(Posted 02nd July 2024) Auric Air has confirmed that they have completed the latest BARS audit and have received their renewal BARS certification for the year, 2024-2025 from The Flight Safety Foundation’s (FSF) Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) program. Auric Air’s commitment to safety and efficiency is echoed at every level because […]
SACCI reaffirms its ongoing collaboration with the Africa Business Tourism MICE Masterclass 2024
(Posted 02nd July 2024) Africa Tourism Partners welcomes The Southern Africa Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) as its strategic partner for the Africa Business Tourism MICE Masterclass again this year. SACCI has continued to assist ATP in delivering this training curriculum for Continuing Professional Development since its inception seven years ago. The masterclass’s […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa/Brazil: South African Airways & Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes reinstate code share agreement!
(Posted 01st July 2024) South African Airways (SAA) has announced that its codeshare agreement with Brazilian low-cost airline Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (“Gol”) is back in place with immediate effect. This is a renewal of the agreement between the two airlines that was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic. The reinstated agreement includes flights between… READ MORE
#Zambia Tourism News – courtesy of #KafuntaSafaris
(Posted 01st July 2024) Our safari season is rocking! Dear ATCNews Readers and dear Kafunta Friends! Welcome to our June newsletter! I’m delighted to write to you again after another exhilarating month of our safari season! The wildlife sightings have been nothing short of spectacular. Just around the lodge, we’ve seen numerous elephants and giraffes, as […]
#Uganda’s #RwenzoriMarathon already has registrations from 18 countries
(Posted 01st of July 2024) Uganda’s third edition of the ‘Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon’ is scheduled for Saturday the 24th of August 2024 in Kasese, Western Uganda. This major sporting event has already registered participants from over 18 countries from across Africa and including the UK and the United States of […]
