Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 6, 2024
In light of the strike action by South African Airways (SAA) pilots that commenced on Thursday, December 5, Flight Centre Travel Group has advised passengers to take proactive steps. The strike will affect all SAA-operated flights on major domestic...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 5, 2024
Chat’r Xperience has unveiled EcoExhib by Chat’r – a new division that aims to address the growing demand for sustainable eventing solutions. The launch of EcoExhib by Chat’r affirms Chat’r Xperience’s commitment to delivering stands, branding, and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 4, 2024
Africa’s Eden, an association dedicated to promoting sustainable travel within Southern Africa, has partnered with Jones Lang LaSalle’s (JLL) Global Tourism and Destination Advisory practice and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 4, 2024
Alvin Govender, international performance coach and business strategist, provides steps that can be taken to assess the past year with balance, compassion, and purpose to set the stage for future success. As October arrives, we all feel it...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 2, 2024
In its latest communication, the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) has issued a call to the industry to join “Many Voices, One Message” movement known as The Iceberg 2.0. Industry leaders co-created The Iceberg in 2017 as a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 29, 2024
If you’re looking for ways to boost your insights to improve the success of your events, Flock Eventing Platform has shared a fabulous resource for all planners out there. Whether you’re hosting virtual, hybrid, or in-person events, knowing what...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 28, 2024
The Trevor Noah Tourism Campaign for South Africa has come in third place for the Best Country Promotion Film at the 2024 World Tourism Film Awards. The event took place in Valencia, Spain, on November 27. The campaign was driven by the Tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 27, 2024
Registration for one of Africa’s flagship travel events, World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, is now open. Taking place in Cape Town from April 9-11, 2025, WTM Africa brings together leaders in leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 27, 2024
During an online session held on November 14, the exhibition industry’s top leaders came together to discuss the business benefits of integrating sustainability into organisational strategies. In-person interactions remain one of the most effective...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 26, 2024
Kathleen Hedges has been named GM of the Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston as the brand makes its foray into the African continent. Scheduled to open in December, with reservations available from January 1, 2025, the 158-room hotel has been highly...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 25, 2024
Planners and professionals in the MICE space will need to give stronger consideration towards having a contingency plan in place for a range of extreme circumstances in 2025, revealed the MPI’s Q4 2024 Meetings Outlook Report. “For meeting planners...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 21, 2024
What do luxury travellers want out of their experiences? While opulent, five-star experiences won’t disappear any time soon, immersive experiences that connect travellers to local people, culture, and nature are seeing a growing demand. “The idea...