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.
31 March 2022
Application for Membership - Kariega Game Reserve
ATTA®Kariega Game Reserve 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 More31 March 2022
Zanzibar scraps PCRs for vaxxed visitors
ATTA®Fully vaccinated visitors to Zanzibar will no longer be subject to PCR testing on arrival from Friday (April 1).
Read More31 March 2022
Cape Town Tourism utilises gamification in new international campaign
ATTA®Cape Town Tourism has launched the landmark Find Your Freedom immersive travel experience. The interactive interface uses game-style graphics to empower global travellers to choose their Mother City adventure, based on the guide they identify with - the Fearless Foodie, Nature Warrior, or Urban Adventurer.
Read More30 March 2022
Zimbabwe lifts mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers into the country
ATTA®Zimbabwe has lifted the requirement of a negative PCR COVID-19 test certificate for passengers arriving in the country.
Read More30 March 2022
Eurowings Discover begins operations in Victoria Falls
ATTA®Lufthansa Group’s leisure airline, Eurowings Discover (4Y), touched down in Zimbabwe for the very first time this Wednesday.
Read More29 March 2022
European Union Funding Boosts Covid-19 Vaccination in Africa
ATTA®Brazzaville/Copenhagen — The European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) is supporting the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) to boost COVID-19 vaccination campaigns and increase coverage in 15 African countries.
Read More29 March 2022
DRC: Transfer of 50 white rhinos from South Africa to Garamba Park
ATTA®The mining company Kibali Gold Mine (KGM) wants to restore the white rhino population in the Garamba National Park in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). To this end, the subsidiary of the Canadian company Barrick Gold has announced the transfer of 50 white rhinos from South Africa.
Read More28 March 2022
Data Shows Major Shift of Global Tourism in 2022
ATTA®International tourism continued its recovery in January 2022, with a much better performance compared to the weak start of 2021.
Read More28 March 2022
Flights from SA to St Helena restart – but you need to quarantine on arrival, for now
ATTA®Airlink flights from between South Africa and the remote island of St Helena resume on Saturday, following a two-year disconnection due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read More25 March 2022
World Bank launches Wildlife Conservation Bond for rhinos in South Africa
ATTA®Rhino poaching in South Africa is notoriously rife. In the last decade, it’s estimated that nearly 10 000 African rhinos have fallen victim to poaching.
Read More25 March 2022
Big travel changes coming for South Africa – including a new ID system
ATTA®The Department of Home Affairs is working on a number of new technologies which it says will help speed up travel times.
Read More24 March 2022
Belgian carrier heads for SA
ATTA®Air Belgium is to begin flights to South Africa in September. The airline will operate two scheduled flights a week from Brussels to Johannesburg and two to Cape Town.
Read More23 March 2022
Early Retirement of Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Group Chief Executive Officer
ATTA®Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been under medical treatment in the USA for the last six months. As he needs to focus on his personal health issues, he is unable to continue leading the airline as a Group CEO, a duty which demands closer presence and full attention round the clock. Accordingly, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam requested the Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group(the “Board”), for early retirement in order for him to focus his full attention to his medical treatment.
Read More23 March 2022
Turkish comes back to DUR
ATTA®Turkish Airlines will return to Durban from June 16, with a twice-weekly service linked to its Johannesburg flights.
Read More23 March 2022
PCR tests scrapped for people visiting South Africa
ATTA®Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has welcomed the decision by President Cyril Ramaphosa to scrap PCR tests for people visiting the country.
Read More22 March 2022
Adventure Travel: What It Really Is and How to Break Into This Lucrative Niche
ATTA®Imagine riding a quad with your pack of best buddies through the Northern Cape in South Africa when a herd of giraffes running up to 37 miles an hour cuts across the path directly in front of you – whew!
Read More22 March 2022
ATW Unlocks Africa’s Tourism Source Markets
ATTA®In the lead up to WTM Africa and ILTM Africa running from 11 – 13 April 2022, Africa Travel Week (ATW) is showcasing the latest updates from Africa’s source markets through their Unlock Africa podcast series.
Read More21 March 2022
Application for Membership - MORE Family Collection
ATTA®MORE Family Collection 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 More21 March 2022
Tanzania releases updated COVID-19 international travel advisory
ATTA®Tanzanian health authorities have released an updated COVID-19 international travel advisory in which fully vaccinated travelers, including Tanzanians, returning residents and those in transit, will be exempted from COVID-19 test requirements.
Read More21 March 2022
South African government calls for private sector partnership to improve tourism
ATTA®The South African government has called on the private sector to partner with it in advancing the growth and development of tourism beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More18 March 2022
Tanzania: Dar Tourist Attractions Get Exposure to 90 Million Emirates Passengers
ATTA®NATURAL Resources and Tourism ministry is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Emirates which would see the airline advertise Tanzania's tourist attractions in its planes.
Read More18 March 2022
All UK COVID travel restrictions lifted
ATTA®As of 18 March 2022 all UK COVID travel restrictions have been lifted meaning anyone travelling to the UK no longer requires to have any COVID tests pre or post travel, complete any additional paperwork or isolate on arrival
Read More18 March 2022
President Kenyatta Holds Talks With His Royal Highness Prince Edward
ATTA®President Uhuru Kenyatta today held talks with His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex and Forfar, who paid him a courtesy call at State House, Nairobi.
Read More17 March 2022
Cape Town airport arrivals paint positive picture for tourism
ATTA®More people seem to be visiting Cape Town, with data released by the city showing that domestic arrivals at Cape Town International Airport in February were up to 79% of the same month in 2019, reports Cape Town Etc.
Read More17 March 2022
Tourists can now fly direct from Kruger to Victoria Falls - and skip SA cities entirely
ATTA®Fastjet Zimbabwe is now offering direct flights between Victoria Falls and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
Read More16 March 2022
3 ways tourism SMMEs can fast track recovery
ATTA®The impact of the past two years has been particularly severe for small businesses, with many forced to close their doors, and those who survived the successive lockdowns trying to find new ways to grow.
Read More16 March 2022
Hope for Kenya’s mountain bongos as five released into sanctuary
ATTA®Rewilding programme marks the ‘most significant step’ in ensuring the critically endangered species’ survival
Read More15 March 2022
Kenya sets the record straight on PCR tests
ATTA®Having earlier this month denied that PCR testing for inbound passengers had been scrapped, the government of Kenya has now indeed scrapped the PCR test requirement for vaccinated incoming visitors.
Read More15 March 2022
No more PCR test for fully vaccinated visitors entering Seychelles
ATTA®Seychelles shifts its gears and allows visitors to enter the destination without having to present a negative PCR test. Effective March 15, 2022, visitors over 18 years, having received the first two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine including a booster dose after 6 six months since completing the primary series; will be considered fully immunised.
Read More15 March 2022
Uganda: Will the 'Explore Uganda' Campaign Revive Uganda's Tourism Sector?
ATTA®Uganda recently launched a new tourism destination brand-- Explore Uganda, the pearl of Africa, drawing upon the country's global reputation as one of the most endowed destinations and promising tourists an adventure of a lifetime.
Read More15 March 2022
Application for Membership - Lord Charles Hotel
ATTA®Lord Charles Hotel 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 More14 March 2022
The journey of gorilla conservation in Africa
ATTA®Gorilla mania is not a recent phenomena as you might think. A long succession of fascinating people have been caught in the spell of the mountain gorillas.
Read More14 March 2022
Corona Studios launches in South Africa
ATTA®Corona Studios has launched in South Africa with the premier of its short format documentary Between San and Insanity.
Read More14 March 2022
Kenya needs neighbours for cruise tourism
ATTA®In its hey days, cruise ships were a prominent feature at the port of Mombasa. With weekly cruise voyages plying the port, Zanzibar and Seychelles, Mombasa city was teeming with foreign tourists.
Read More11 March 2022
At last, SA revives air councils
ATTA®After a year of waiting, Cabinet has today (Thursday, March 10) confirmed the names of South Africa’s new International Air Services Council (IASC) and Air Services Licensing Council (ASLC).
Read More11 March 2022
Qatar Airways Resumes Services to Windhoek, Namibia
ATTA®Qatar Airways will resume its service to the Namibian capital, Windhoek from 25 June 2022 as part of its largest ever African schedule.
Read More11 March 2022
Application for Membership - Africa Kenya Safaris
ATTA®Africa Kenya Safaris 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 More10 March 2022
Tanzania, Ajax Launch Bid to Promote Tourism
ATTA®IN efforts to widen scope of promoting the country's tourist attractions across the globe, the government has talked with Ajax Football Club of Netherlands to use their shirt adverts and billboards to market Tanzania's attractions.
Read More10 March 2022
South Africa to introduce e-visas for Indians
ATTA®South African Tourism on Wednesday said South Africa was currently working on e-visas for Indians who want to travel to the country for leisure, business, wildlife, sports, film or education.
Read More10 March 2022
Yellow Fever Outbreak in Kenya
ATTA®Kenya has declared an outbreak of Yellow Fever after three people died in Isiolo County with 15 others recovering in hospital. All travellers are recommended to discuss yellow fever vaccination with their health advisor prior to travelling.
Read More09 March 2022
United applies for Washington-Cape Town route
ATTA®UNITED Airlines has applied for regulatory approval in the US and South Africa to introduce year-round flights between Cape Town and Washington DC, starting with three flights per week.
Read More09 March 2022
In plan for African wildlife corridors, there’s more than one elephant in the room
ATTA®An international conservation group is pushing forward with ambitious plans for extended elephant corridors in Africa that would allow the animals room to move more freely — not just across adjacent borders but across the length and breadth of nearly half the continent.
Read More08 March 2022
Airlink to start DUR-PLZ service
ATTA®Airlink will launch a new service between Durban and Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) from April 4, six days a week, with two flights on Wednesdays.
Read More08 March 2022
Kenya: KQ Reduces Nairobi-Kisumu Flights - to Operate Daily London Flights
ATTA®Kenya Airways (KQ) has reduced flights on the Nairobi-Kisumu route from 26 to 17 weekly attributing it to a 'low season' affecting domestic flights which are dominated by low-cost budget carriers.
Read More07 March 2022
Application for Membership - Rift Valley Expeditions
ATTA®Rift Valley Expeditions 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 More07 March 2022
Durban welcomes SAA back!
ATTA®SAA has introduced three flights a day between Johannesburg and Durban. The first flight was welcomed at King Shaka International Airport with a water cannon salute and applause from passengers and airport staff.
Read More07 March 2022
Rwandan National Park Pushes Conservation to Boost Tourism
ATTA®The Akagera National Park located in Rwanda’s eastern province has embarked on improving conservation efforts to protect wildlife, natural habitat and increase tourism revenues.
Read More04 March 2022
EK packs on JNB capacity
ATTA®Due to high demand for travel in March, Emirates has announced the addition of an extra flight to its daily service between Johannesburg and Dubai.
Read More04 March 2022
SA hospitality welcomes proposal for amendments to PCR test travel requirements
ATTA®Fedhasa has welcomed the announcement made by Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla, that proposals will be made to the NCCC in the coming week for amendments to travel requirements which could make it easier and cheaper to travel to South Africa.
Read More03 March 2022
Namibia: Tourism Sector Welcomes Qatar Airways Return
ATTA®The tourism sector has welcomed Qatar Airways' decision to resume direct return flights from Doha to Windhoek by July this year. At the moment, the direct (non-stop) flights between Windhoek-Doha have been inactive.
Read More03 March 2022
Kilimanjaro Trail Run promoting sustainable tourism on Africa’s tallest mountain
ATTA®This September, the Kilimanjaro Trail Run (KTR) will offer four high-altitude races over two days on Africa’s tallest mountain. Events kick off on Saturday, September 3 with a 21km trail half marathon.
Read More02 March 2022
Date set for Kenya’s flying taxis to take-off
ATTA®It will soon be possible to escape Nairobi’s notorious traffic by taking a flip in an eVTOL or electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, in Kenya’s capital.
Read More02 March 2022
South Africa invites the world to come “Live Again”
ATTA®From breath-taking beauty, to sun-soaked coasts; from wildlife to active adventure; from vibrant urban energy to the incredible warmth and cultural diversity of our people – South Africa is a traveller’s dream.
Read More01 March 2022
African airlines’ capacity jumped 11.3 percent in February compared to January
ATTA®African airlines’ capacity jumped 11.3 percent to 64 percent in February compared to January, according to an estimation by African Airlines Association (AFRAA).
Read More01 March 2022
British Airways adds third flight to Mauritius
ATTA®British Airways (operated by Comair) will add a third flight to its Johannesburg-Mauritius schedule from Thursday, 3 March 2022.
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