Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 26, 2021
South Africa’s local events, hospitality and tourism industries may see some reprieve as these sectors are allowed to operate under eased restrictions. In a much-anticipated announcement last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 24, 2021
City Lodge will reportedly sell four of its hotels in East Africa, including one in Tanzania and three in Kenya. In its most recent move, City Lodge is reportedly selling its assets in East Africa to several subsidiaries of Actis, a UK-based...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 23, 2021
After merging with Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. II, Cvent has announced that it will become a publicly traded company in a deal that will result in its enterprise valuation at $5.3 billion. In an announcement made this past Friday, Cvent...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 23, 2021
Noting the devastating impact on the travel and tourism sector, the TBCSA has issued a call to the government to ease lockdown restrictions. After facing a difficult path in its recovery, the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors were dealt a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 22, 2021
The announcement earlier this week that the Ticketpro Dome would close its doors as a venue on 07 September 2021 has sparked a reaction from the industry. The Planner Guru hears more. On Monday, 19 July 2021, a statement was received by The Planner...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 17, 2021
Now in its 35th year, the International Institute for Peace through Tourism held a family meeting this past Friday. The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) this week held a family meeting to discuss the latest developments...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 16, 2021
SAACI has welcomed the government’s announcement made last week that a further extension has been made for TERS, the UIF’s financial support programme, with applications opening from 19 July 2021. The Southern African Association for...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 14, 2021
South African speakers have been positioned on an international stage, with two of its local speakers recognised at the Global Speakers Federation. The Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) has, this past week, celebrated a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 13, 2021
After a difficult year for the MICE industry, the organisers of the Women in MICE Awards have announced that the deadline for nominations will be extended to accommodate additional entries. The Planner Guru, producers of the annual Women in MICE...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 11, 2021
WATCH: From new convention centres to business interruption payouts, this instalment of The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap is an action-packed update on the latest MICE developments taking place locally and across the continent of Africa. ...
