News from ATTA
News from ATTA consists of a combination of news from the African continent with relevance to African Tourism along with news about ATTA for the benefit of our members.
19 January 2021
Lufthansa adjusts SA flights
ATTA®In response to reduced demand due to the ongoing pandemic, the Lufthansa Group has announced some adjustments to its South Africa flights.
Read More18 January 2021
What's On At The Waterhole?
ATTA®Have you visited The Waterhole to see the topic of conversation? With so much uncertainty in the industry at the moment, The Waterhole is a great place to reach out to professional members on the ground in Africa or to find out what's happening internationally.
Read More18 January 2021
The Seychelles Islands more accessible to visitors worldwide
ATTA®The Seychelles Islands has reviewed its entry requirements and made itself more accessible to visitors, therefore with immediate effect, Seychelles will be welcoming vaccinated visitors from any part of the world.
Read More18 January 2021
BA extends Cape Town suspension
ATTA®British Airways has now extended the suspension of its flights between Cape Town and Heathrow until March 1. The airline sent out an industry release saying that, subject to change, the next scheduled flight to operate Cape Town to Heathrow would be on March 2.
Read More18 January 2021
Adapted KLM flight schedules announced
ATTA®KLM recently announced that they will make changes to their flight schedules between the Netherlands and South Africa due to new regulations released by the Dutch Government.
Read More15 January 2021
Algoa Bay features in BBC Perfect Planet Series
ATTA®A Perfect Planet, a five-part earth science series, presented by Sir David Attenborough made its debut on January 3. The spectacular series is a fusion of natural history and Earth science that seeks to explain how planet Earth operates.
Read More15 January 2021
Airlinks suspends Maseru as Lesotho locks down
ATTA®Airlink has announced the suspension of its daily service between Johannesburg and Maseru (4Z 052, Johannesburg-Maseru, and 4Z 053, Maseru-Johannesburg).
Read More14 January 2021
Emirates suspends South Africa flights temporarily
ATTA®Wesgro, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape in South Africa, has appointed Monika Iuel (pictured) as its new chief marketing officer. Iuel brings a wealth of experience and will lead the destination marketing organisation and communications and marketing teams at Wesgro from 15 March 2021.
Read More14 January 2021
Application for Membership - Walks in Africa
ATTA®Walks in Africa has applied to join ATTA®. Their membership will be approved if there are not any objections lodged within the statutory 10-day period. (See objection procedure below).
Read More13 January 2021
ATTA®’s president Nigel Vere Nicoll welcomes updates from Kenyan Government and CAA
ATTA®ATTA®’s president Nigel Vere Nicoll has been working closely for some time with authorities in Kenya and UK to obtain clarification on Kenya’s entry and departure policy.
Read More13 January 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Travel Survey - 74% willing to get COVID Vaccine Passport
ATTA®The Vacationer published its 2021 COVID-19 Vaccine Travel Survey , in response to rising COVID-19 infections after holiday travel and gatherings as well as the availability of the new vaccine.
Read More13 January 2021
Kruger National Park updates camp gates opening hours
ATTA®Kruger National Park has announced its camp gates will now be open from 5am to 6.30pm as of January 14.
Read More12 January 2021
Application for Membership - Travel Counsellor
ATTA®Travel Counsellor has applied to join ATTA®. Their membership will be approved if there are not any objections lodged within the statutory 10-day period. (See objection procedure below).
Read More12 January 2021
Airlink keeps South Africa connected with neighbouring countries
ATTA®Although South Africa’s land borders are closed until at least mid-February, Airlink, the independent airline, continues to serve Southern Africa’s main commercial centres with its comprehensive flight schedule and air route network.
Read More12 January 2021
South Africa’s 20 land borders to close until February 15
ATTA®President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation about South Africa’s plan to tackle the spread of COVID-19 during the second wave of infections on Monday, January 11.
Read More11 January 2021
Covid-19 test must be digitally verified before leaving Kenya
ATTA®As of Monday, January 11, all travellers departing Kenya must present a digitally-verified negative COVID-19 test.
Read More11 January 2021
What's On At The Waterhole?
ATTA®Working from home? Finding it difficult to keep on top of what is happening in the industry as well as on the ground? Looking to branch out into new areas and searching for contacts? Join us at The Waterhole and reach out to your fellow ATTA network of experts. Current topics include:
Read More11 January 2021
OR Tambo receives international health accreditation
ATTA®OR Tambo International Airport has received an airport health accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI).
Read More11 January 2021
ATTA's condolences to Virunga Rangers
ATTA®It is with immense sadness that Virunga National Park has confirmed the deaths of 6 Park Rangers in an attack by armed assailants on the morning of Sunday 10th January 2021. 1 other Ranger was seriously wounded in the assault. The Ranger has been evacuated to hospital in Goma and his injuries are no longer considered life-threatening.
Read More11 January 2021
Negative Covid-19 certificate required when entering England
ATTA®The Government has announced that all international arrivals are required to prove negative COVID-19 test result before departure for England. The key points of the announcement are:
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