Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 15, 2021
In a statement received by theplanner.guru from the PCO Alliance Network earlier this week, it was noted that the body has seen an increasing number of corporates vaccinate their staff. With much of the business world making a strong push towards...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 9, 2021
Following months of lobbying and discussions between South Africa and the UK’s governments, it was announced that South Africa would be removed from the UK’s red list from 11 October 2021. Travellers between South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 6, 2021
The recently concluded FAME Week Africa was an incredible success – we see why. In an African continent first, RX Africa in partnership with the Host City of Cape Town gathered the Film, Arts, Media and Entertainment (FAME) industries from...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2021
For nearly 30 years, The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City has captured hearts and imaginations. Join theplanner.guru as we understand what sets this gem aside. Tucked away in the North West province of South Africa is the Sun City Resort – one...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 3, 2021
WATCH: Welcome back to The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap, with Shanna Jacobsen presenting the latest news highlights from the world of MICE. On the 27th of September, the Department of Health and the British High Commission Pretoria...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 1, 2021
The announcement last night by President Cyril Ramaphosa that South Africa will be moving to lockdown Level 1 has been welcomed by the events industry and nation. As South Africa emerges from the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 25, 2021
On Thursday, 23 September 2021, South African Airways took to the skies – more than one year after it was grounded. South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it has resumed flights after what has been a very...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 23, 2021
Following numerous discussions and pleas by South Africa’s government to its European counterparts, the UK travel ban remains firmly in place. South Africans travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) will continue to be subjected to costly and lengthy...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 19, 2021
After an incredible build-up, the tourism sector can look forward to a highly engaging and invigorating experience at Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit – here’s what’s in store! Africa’s Travel & Tourism Summit 2021 – Programme If...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 17, 2021
Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit is looking forward to the revitalisation and recovery of the tourism industry post-Covid-19. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, those wishing to travel could only look towards domestic destinations, and even...