Qatar Airways sets the stage for the ‘Future of Travel’ at the Arabian Travel Market 2024
(Posted 07th May 2024) ‘The Best Airline in the Middle East’ has set a new benchmark in travel innovation by introducing the World’s First AI Digital Human Cabin Crew on the inaugural day of ATM Dubai 2024 From its Doha hub- Hamad International Airport – ‘World’s Best Airport’ as voted by Skytrax in […]
World Travel Awards reveals Middle East 2024 winners
(Posted 07th May 2024) World Travel Awards – the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in travel and tourism – has revealed its Middle East 2024 winners. The announcement coincides with the start of Arabian Travel Market, the region’s leading industry event. Notable winners included Saadiyat Island named ‘Middle East’s Leading Beach […]
#India’s #IndiGo places order for 30 #Airbus #A350 widebody aircraft
(Posted 07th May 2024) A350, the aircraft of choice for IndiGo’s long-haul ambitions A320 Family has powered IndiGo’s expansion in domestic, regional markets IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations. India, one of […]
Namibian Tourism Private Sector supports the 2024 Africa Youth In Tourism Innovation Summit
(Posted 06th May 2024) As the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Namibia is preparing to host the 6 th Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (AYTIS) 2024, www.youthtourismsummit.com the Namibian tourism private sector has pledged to support the Summit in various ways. AYTIS is scheduled for 28 to 31 May […]
Murchison Falls National Park braces for sharp increase of heavy transit traffic
(Posted 06th May 2024) Tourist visitors to the Murchison Falls National Park are advised to brace themselves for a significant increase in transit traffic by large busses, lorries, trailers, articulated vehicles and other heavy vehicles, which are with immediate effect directed to use the main park road as a diversion route following the […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 06th May 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
#Kyaninga #Triathlon 2024 – 12 days and counting
(Posted 06th May 2024) This is just a reminder that the annual Kyaninga Triathlon Fort Portal is now less than two weeks away. Fun runs & socialising on site is all part of the programme too. Find out more about the event via https://triathlon.kyaningaevents.org/
#Kajiado is the host of the 35th edition of the #RhinoCharge
(Posted 05th May 2024) Kajiado will be the host of the 35th edition of the Rhino Charge to be held during this year’s Madaraka Day weekend. Don White, the event’s Clerk of Course announced this today during a well-attended pre-event briefing at the Braeburn School in Nairobi. Competitor teams, checkpoint officers, officials, […]
DR. ALAIN ST. ANGE APPOINTED LEAD PATRON FOR JAMAICA BASED COUNTRYSTYLE COMMUNITY TOURISM NETWORK
(Posted 04th May 2024) Mrs. Diana McIntyre-Pike, Founder/President of the Jamaica based Countrystyle Community Tourism Network (CCTN) Villages as Businesses and President of the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) Caribbean has appointed Alain St. Ange as their Lead Patron. He is currently a Tourism Consultant heading the “Saint Ange Consultancy”. Dr. […]
TravelComments.com – Mountain Zebra National Park: Cheetah re-collared to continue tracking efforts!
(Posted 04th May 2024) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that cheetah conservation in Mountain Zebra National Park (MZNP) outside Cradock in South Africa’s Eastern Cape got a welcomed boost. A new cheetah collar was donated to the National Park, which was fitted to one of the MZNP’s resident females. The collar fitted previously was about to reach the end of […]
Africa Tourism Forum Information Update
(Posted 04th May 2024) The Africa Tourism Forum, which has been designed to create added value for the tourism sector, explore and develop new markets, will take place at Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Center on May 20-21, 2024. The Africa Tourism Forum, which will be inaugurated with the participation of the […]
WildlifeDirect CEO Dr. Paula Kahumbu Honored with Prestigious 2024 Wings WorldQuest Women of Discovery Award
(Posted 04th May 2024) WildlifeDirect is proud to announce that its CEO, Dr. Paula Kahumbu, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Wings WorldQuest Women of Discovery Award. This recognition is awarded to women leaders who are making significant contributions to the fields of science, exploration, and conservation globally. Dr Kahumbu, a […]
Magical Kenya Travel Expo 2024 sets date
(Posted 04th May 2024) Welcome to the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE)! The Kenya Tourism Board looks forward to seeing you from the 2nd to 4th of October 2024 at the Uhuru Gardens National Monument and Museum in Nairobi. This year’s expo, will bring together over 300 exhibitors and 3,000 tourism professionals […]
‘Diary of a Muzungu’ launches long awaited tourism and travel podcast
(Posted 03rd May 2024) It was but a push of a button on Charlotte Beauvoisin’s – aka Nagawa – smart phone and up and up it went into cyberspace, ready to be heard and listened to by the faithful follower community of the Diary of a Muzungu. Charlotte at the lakeside residence […]
Morocco’s first Radisson-branded hotel opens in Casablanca
(Posted 03rd May 2024) The opening of Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle marks Radisson Hotel Group’s second hotel in Casablanca and the ninth hotel opening in Morocco Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle (www.RadissonHotels.com) opens its doors as the first upscale Radisson-branded hotel in Morocco. Situated in the heart of the […]
#IATA says More Data Needed to Understand Contrails, their Climate Effect and to Develop Mitigation
(Posted 02nd May 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent action to deepen the understanding on the formation and climate impact of aviation contrails to develop effective mitigation measures. The newly released IATA report Aviation Contrails and their Climate Effect: Tackling Uncertainties and Enabling Solutions calls for a strengthening of collaboration between […]
TravelComments.com – Augrabies Falls National Park: Unleaded fuel is currently not available!
(Posted 03rd May 2024) The management of Augrabies Falls National Park in South Africa’s Northern Cape just announced that unleaded fuel is currently not available in the National Park. However, Diesel is available. It is recommended to make use of fuel stations outside Augrabies National Park. The next fuel station outside the National Park is […]
Mara Serena Lodge remains accessible by air
(Posted 03rd May 2024) Serena Hotels would like to advise their clients and business suppliers that Mara Serena Safari Lodge is accessible. However, Serena does recommend travel to he lodge by flying in and landing at Mara Serena airstrip, rather than traveling there by road. Game Drive experiences from the lodge continue to […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
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TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: SANParks is upgrading the old chalets at Nossob Rest Camp!
(Posted 03rd May 2024) The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. has announced that the upgrading of the old chalets at Nossob Rest Camp commenced on 29 April 2024. The project is expected to take approximately… READ MORE
Register NOW for the 12th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and Safety Summit, 12 – 15 May 2024
(Posted 03rd May 2024) The 12th Aviation Stakeholders Convention will be staged from 12th to 14th of May 2024, at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This year’s Convention is proudly hosted by Ethiopian Airlines under the patronage of the Government of Ethiopia under the theme: “Beyond connecting African aviation.” AFRAA, in partnership with […]
Torrential rains cause deaths and misery across much of Eastern Africa
(Posted 02nd May 2024) Torrential rains across parts of Eastern Africa cause havoc to infrastructure and has reportedly destroyed roads, bridges and homes. Nairobi’s International Airport suffered massive flooding last weekend, bringing air traffie for a while to a complete standstill and causing flight diversions and flight cancellations. […]
#Capa’s Corporate Travel Community News
(Posted 02nd May 2024) ATCNews readers have daily access, courtesy of #CAPA, to their Corporate Travel Community news, by simply clicking on https://corporatetravelcommunity.com/news
Corporate Council on Africa’s latest news
(Posted 02nd May 2024) CCA MEMBERS IN THE NEWS African Development Bank and World Health Organisation to transform Africa’s primary healthcare African Development Bank Group The African Development Bank Group and the World Health Organisation have agreed to strengthen their partnership and scale up the transformation of Africa’s primary healthcare.During a meeting on […]
Passenger Demand Up 13.8% in March
(Posted 01st May 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 12.3% year-on-year. The March load […]
#WTMAfrica – Relive the Excitement and plan ahead for 2025
(Posted 01st of May 2025) As we bid farewell to the remarkable 2024 edition of WTM Africa, filled with fruitful business meetings, engaging conversations, captivating speakers, and joyful reunions, we want to ensure you don’t miss out on the highlights. See Highlights Here Beyond the bustling show floor, our bolt-on events took […]
Dr. Alain St. Ange extends Labour Day greetings
(Posted 01st of May 2024) The International Labour Day is celebrsted every year on the 1st May. It is the celebration of everyone working to keep moving forward in search of a better life for themselves and for their family. As I say Happy Labour Day to everyone. Let me also ask for […]
#BrusselsAirlines continues to support #Uganda’s tourism industry
(Posted 01st May 2024) #BrusselsAirlines has over the decades, the airline has been flying to Uganda – first as Sabena, then as SN Brussels and now as Brussels Airlines – supported the tourism industry in Uganda through dedicated marketing and sales campaigns, exhibitions, inflight entertainment featuring Destination Uganda. special fares for Ugandan […]
TravelComments.com – Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: No ULP fuel currently available at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp!
(Posted 01st May 2024) The management of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park has announced that there is currently no ULP fuel (unleaded petrol) available at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp. Travellers are advised to fill up their vehicles with unleaded fuel outside the National Park in the town of… READ MORE
Air Cargo Posts Fourth Month of Double-Digit Growth in March
(Posted 01st May 2024) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. · Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 10.3% compared to March 2023 levels (11.4% for international operations). This is the fourth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. […]
