TravelComments.com - Garden Route named the road with the Best Driving Weather in the World - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)     South Africa’s iconic Garden Route has officially claimed another global title — it has been ranked as the road with the Best Driving Weather in the World by Autotrader UK...

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TravelComments.com - South Africa has the World’s Top 2 beaches in 2026 - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)     According to a 2026 report by long-haul travel specialist Travelbag, featured by Forbes, two beaches in Cape Town rank as the world’s two most popular beaches: Boulders Be...

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Highlights from African MRO Convention 2026 - Building Africa's Sustainable MRO Ecosystem - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)]     Building Africa’s Sustainable MRO Ecosystem. We are pleased to share the Special Edition Newsletter covering the highlights of the African MRO Conference 2026  held recen...

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TravelComments.com - Air Botswana introduces temporary fuel surcharge with immediate effect - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)     Travellers flying with Air Botswana should note that the airline has introduced a temporary fuel surcharge on all tickets issued from 21 April 2026 until further notice. T...

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Dr. Alain St. Ange explains his role as 'Ambassador at Large' - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 23rd April 2026)   “There are discussions underway to expand Seychelles’ diplomatic reach, particularly in countries where we currently do not have resident ambassadors,” said Dr Alain St Ange...

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Auric Air offers - Exclusive Fares for Karibu Kilifair 2026 Exhibitors & Visitors - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st April 2026)   Auric Air is pleased to offer exclusive special fares for all exhibitors and visitors attending Karibu Kilifair 2026.  Special Return Fares Zanzibar – Arusha – Zanzibar Dar ...

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Elephant poaching link costs businessman his luxury car - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2025)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Joseph Wangui, Business Daily (Kenya), April 21, 2026 A businessman has been ordered by a court to surrender his luxury car, which he use...

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TravelComments.com - Kruger National Park Roads Update: Which routes are closed right now? - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)     Visitors planning a self-drive safari in Kruger National Park should take note of the latest road closure update issued by South African National Parks (SANParks). As of 2...

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Fastjet Zimbabwe introduces environmentally friendly cups for on board service - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)   Made from non-plastic materials, the new beverage cups are designed to embody the beauty and wonders of Zimbabwe. The new environmentally friendly cups will be used for the ...

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Vietnam's Phu Quoc Airport Goes Fully Automated Ahead of APEC 2027 - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)   Sun Group to bring SITA’s passenger processing technology to 24 million passengers annually ahead of APEC 2027, with a blueprint for Vietnam’s wider airport transformation. ...

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IATA to Open New Office and BSP in Uzbekistan - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it is establishing a permanent presence in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, opening a new office and preparing for the...

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Airbus continues to strengthen sovereign cyber security with acquisition of Quarkslab in France - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)   Airbus has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the French cyber-security company Quarkslab. This planned investment is another step of Airbus’ strategy to reinf...

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4 Weeks to Go | 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and 3rd African Safety Summit | 17 - 20 May | Johannesburg, South Africa - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)     The Countdown is on! Have you registered yet? The AFRAA 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and the 3rd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit are set to bring to...

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Visitors to Africa - where do they want to go? - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 22nd April 2026)     Research conducted by the Africa Travel and Tourism Association has found out which countries are on the most wanted list of visitors coming to Sub Saharan Africa. The lea...

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TravelComments.com - Victoria Falls Bridge to Ban Heavy Trucks and Trains: What travellers need to know - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st April 2026)     A major transport change is coming to one of Southern Africa’s most iconic crossings: Zimbabwe and Zambia have agreed to stop heavy trucks and freight trains from using th...

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TravelComments.com - Fire at Lower Sabie Rest Camp in Kruger National Park: Shop and restaurant affected - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st April 2026)     Visitors planning to stay at Lower Sabie Rest Camp in South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park should take note of an important update from South African National Parks ...

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Africa’s elephants are growing more isolated as their world shrinks - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Andrei Ionescu, Earth.Com (U.S.), April 19, 2026 Africa’s elephants were shaped by movement. For thousands of years, they crossed huge stre...

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Ezemvelo seeks land to relocate over 1 000 elephants - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Chris Ndaliso, The Witness (South Africa), April 20, 2026 Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has issued an urgent plea to conservation authorities and p...

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Emirates - Breaking Barriers: Autism-Friendly Travel Expands - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st April 2026)   Emirates teams work very closely with airport authorities and partners to make sure each rehearsal is a supportive and successful experience for the families   Emirates has ...

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TravelComments.com - Explore Cape Town nature reserves free during City Nature Challenge 2026 - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st April 2026)     Travellers and nature lovers visiting Cape Town over the long weekend have the perfect reason to explore the city’s wild side. The City of Cape Town has officially launche...

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TravelComments.com - South Africa’s two best steak restaurants on the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2026 list - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 21st April 2026)     South Africa continues to earn global recognition for exceptional steak, with two restaurants featured on the prestigious World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants 2026 list by W...

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TravelComments.com - Kruger National Park Access Alert: R531 (Orpen Road) washed away near Shimungwe Gate - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 20th April 2026)     Travellers planning to access Kruger National Park via the Orpen Gate route should take note of a significant road closure affecting current travel plans…. READ MORE

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African elephants are exchanging genes across the continent - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 20th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Andrea, LNG in Northern BC (Canada), April 19, 2026 A new study has detected a high degree of inbreeding, low genetic variation and an accu...

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Relief for Kilifi farmers as 14 rogue jumbos are driven back to park - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 20th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Marion Kithi, The Standard (Kenya), April 18, 2026 A herd of 14 elephants that had sparked fear among residents of Kavunzoni in Mitangani...

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Studying the world’s largest gathering of forest elephants with sound and field observation - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 20th April 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News   Rhett Ayers Butler & David Akana, Mongabay (U.S.), April 19, 2026 In the far southwest of the Central African Republic, where dense fores...

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ICAO - Advanced Management of ANS Technical-operational Services Expert Course - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 20th April 2026)     Advanced Management of Air Navigation Service (ANS) Technical-operational Services Expert   Virtual | 145 hours | English Develop the technical, strategic, and managerial ...

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Africa Tourism Awards 2026 - Nominations are now open - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 19th April 2026)   Nominations are now officially open for the Africa Tourism Awards 2026, inviting outstanding tourism businesses, destinations, and professionals across Africa and the diaspo...

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IATA - Slot Relief During the Iran Crisis: Why Flexibility Matters Now - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 19th April 2026)   An airport slot is critical. And at many airports there are not enough slots to fulfill the demand for travel at all times of the day. That’s why airlines, airports, and reg...

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IATA - Air Cargo and US Imports: Frontloading and Beyond - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 19th April 2024)     Air cargo was central to enabling frontloading in early 2025 and continues to play an important role in US imports in 2026, notably in comparison to US imports by other mo...

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WTM Africa Releases 2026 Africa Travel & Tourism: State of the Industry Report - ATC News by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome (Posted 18th April 2026)   Africa Travel Week, built by RX Africa, has released its annual State of the Industry Report. The comprehensive, data-driven report examines the forces transforming travel a...

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