Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 5, 2025
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has announced a new two-year strategic partnership with the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES). The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 4, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism issued a statement yesterday in light of the recent update by the United States Department of State to its travel advisory for South Africa. It reads as follows: “We respect the sovereign right of all nations to provide...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 3, 2025
With the industry celebrating Global Exhibitions Day on June 4, 2025, an independent index for the most engaged expos and trade shows on social media has been launched, using metrics and data extracted from public profiles on Facebook. The ExpoX...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 2, 2025
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed South Africa’s travel and tourism sector is projected to reach a major milestone this year, set to support more jobs than ever before, but wider data points to a sector still...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 29, 2025
The Events Industry Council (EIC) and the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced a new collaboration last week to align efforts in three critical areas: advocacy, research, and advancing sustainability and ESG efforts, ensuring maximum...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 28, 2025
The Perfections Group has joined forces with Lalibela Wildlife Reserve to bring purpose-driven safaris to Australasia. The Perfections Group will represent Lalibela across Australia and New Zealand, introducing the region’s travel trade and...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 27, 2025
An exciting new industry report, The Future of Venues, was recently released. With feedback from more than 1 000 venue professionals based across five continents, the report is a collaboration between Momentus Technologies and Boldpush. “We are...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 23, 2025
Recent headlines sparked by a widely publicised exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have reignited international focus on crime in South Africa. Unfortunately, much of the coverage has leaned...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2025
South African Airways is making a calculated bet on proximity. At Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, the airline announced its plans to significantly expand its domestic and regional footprint. Johannesburg-George flights will resume in April 2026. East...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2025
Following the recent announcement of Mediatech Africa’s long-awaited return in 2026, organisers have confirmed an important venue and date change. After close consultation with key industry stakeholders, the expo will now take place at the at...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 21, 2025
The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA) has launched a new report at this year’s Africa Travel Indaba that challenges how global tourism trends are understood and where they started. “Africa doesn’t need to catch up with global tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 20, 2025
One of the world’s most remote inhabited islands is causing a stir on the international stage with accolades at two global film festivals, with Bone Shark Island and Come and Find Me both showcasing St Helena’s unique marine life and tourism...
