Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 4, 2020
On Tuesday, 01 September, the PCO Alliance Network in partnership with Focus Rooms, The Capital Hotel Group and Cape Town International Convention Centre staged a 5-venue event, effectively demonstrating that the events industry is ready to open...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 2020
Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2-minute video, brought to you by The Planner. This week we look at the positive rebound that short-term accommodation rentals are making as lockdown regulations are eased, while ASATA...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 2020
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is conducting ongoing “Global Recovery Project” research in partnership with live events research specialists Explori, supported by the Society for Independent Show Organizers (SISO). 79% of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 2020
Touch Down Travel Tech (TDTT), an integrated tourism technology solution business, has launched its one-stop revenue and digital distribution platform for accommodation called Scopic. Scopic CEO Adelbert Retief says, “Revenue management for any...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 26, 2020
According to the World Trade Organization, without the necessary knowledge resources, a destination’s attempt to build, maintain or manage its competitiveness is likely to be limited. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought all destinations to the start...
Aug 25, 2020
Written by Mike Lord, the founder of Alliance Venues & Facilities Management, Interim Chair of the Event Safety Council and Member of the South African Events Council. The hardest choice we are needing to make today is choosing lives over...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 25, 2020
ASATA, the Association of Southern African Travel Agents, is calling for a definite date for the reopening of international inbound travel. This information is critical for the travel industry and could ensure its survival. “We appreciate...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 25, 2020
SAACI, the South African Association for the Conference Industry, has announced the appointment of Alshanthe Smith as the new SAACI Membership Services Consultant effective from Monday, 24 August 2020. Alshanthe’s previous positions include Project...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 25, 2020
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) is a non-profit organisation that promotes sustainable practices throughout the value chain of the business events industry – from venues to organisers, suppliers and service providers. EGF Chair, Greg McManus, says,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 23, 2020
Hosted by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Fish Mahlalela, this webinar will focus on what tourism SMMEs need to survive the adverse impacts of COVID-19 – From Headache to Hope and Restart. Date: Monday, 24 AugustTime: 15:00-16:30RSVP: Click...
