Shanna Jacobsen | May 28, 2021
Watch the latest MICE industry highlights in a quick 2-minute video, presented by Shanna Jacobsen and brought to you by The Planner Guru. This week, we share the latest in hotel and airline deals, and more. For editorial queries, contact Shanna...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 24, 2021
Sisa Ntshona, the current CEO of South African Tourism, has opted to step down from his position at the end of May. In a media release received late last week by theplanner.guru’s news team, it has been revealed that Sisa Ntshona intends to step...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 24, 2021
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) around a number of activities. Delegates were abuzz upon arrival of the second day of the SAACI Annual...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2021
Portman Square Limited has signed a deal with Marriott International for the debut of Four Points Sheraton in Kampala, Uganda. Marriott International has signed an agreement with Portman Square Limited to establish the Four Points by Sheraton brand...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2021
Exceeding its guests’ standards, Sun City Resort will be internationally recognised with an ISO 14001 certification for the responsible management of its water and energy resources. The jewel of Sun International’s crown, Sun City Resort, has been...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 18, 2021
The Planner Guru delivers the lowdown on what makes Vïb Cape Town stand out. Embarking on a new venture during a pandemic takes guts but to see through the opening of a hotel that has been in the pipeline since 2016 takes inspiration from a very...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 16, 2021
Named after the American celebrity chef and TV personality, Guy Fieri, Time Square has relaunched its restaurant as a family-friendly venue. Tshwane-based eatery, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar, comes complete with a new easy-access entrance...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 15, 2021
The Western Cape’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) announced earlier this week that it had opened applications for the SMME Booster Fund 2021. The South African government has announced that applications are now open for...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 14, 2021
Cisco has announced that it intends to acquire Socio Labs Inc. This will result in the creation of a potent hybrid eventing solution. On Wednesday, tech conglomerate Cisco announced its intent to acquire Socio Lab Inc. – a four-year-old event...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 12, 2021
In an announcement made earlier this week, Kenya Airways and private sector airline Airlink have signed an agreement that will boost their respective networks. The travel network within Africa is set to receive a boost as Kenya’s national carrier,...
