Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 21, 2020
David Frost, the CEO of the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), issued the following communication on 20 March 2020: With things moving as fast as they are in this time of crisis, it is difficult to keep you abreast of the various...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 21, 2020
South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it is suspending all international operations with immediate effect, until 31 May 2020. This was in response to government banning non-essential international travel as a measure to stop the spread of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 19, 2020
The Department of Employment and Labour issued a press release on Tuesday 17 March 2020, acknowledging that many companies will be adversely affected by the measures government has put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease....
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 19, 2020
The Association of Southern African Travel Agents (ASATA) hosted a webinar with its CEO Otto de Vries and Legal Advisor Elizabeth de Stadler (Novation Consulting), discussing ASATA’s support for its members as the COVID-19 situation evolves. Among...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 19, 2020
The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in most South Africans working from home – and staying home after hours. Why not put the free time you have from this self-imposed quarantine to good use, by studying online. A number of platforms offer free...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 19, 2020
Travel bans have had a dire effect on the hospitality sector. How should the industry and hospitality businesses respond? Join this webinar to hear from industry experts and thought leaders on what solutions you can explore and apply to your...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 19, 2020
The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) held a webinar discussion on 18 March 2020, which provided up-to-date information and advice relating to COVID-19 and the impacts of the subsequent travel bans on the tourism industry. For...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 18, 2020
On Sunday 15 March 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in South Africa a national disaster. Doing so has enabled Government to launch a coordinated disaster management plan. Some of the steps in the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 18, 2020
A quick reminder to join the COVID-19 focussed webinar taking place today (18 March) at 15h00. Please note, that if you have not yet registered, there is still time to do so until 14h00 today. You can registered for the webinar here. The webinar...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 18, 2020
Getting the correct information quickly is essential during the current COVID-19 outbreak, so please take note of the following: Official Toll Free Call Center (24 hours): 0800 029 999 Official WhatsApp Help Service: Send HI to 0600 123 456 on...
