Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 11, 2017
In our highly competitive hospitality industry, there’s no two ways about it: a happy customer is a repeat customer. While many hotel managers and restaurateurs might comfort themselves with the notion that ‘no news is good news’, studies show that...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2017
The ability to escape to great experiences is being provided at a fraction of the cost to members of Tsogo Sun’s user-friendly and accessible Rewards Cardholders programme. With benefits and discounts across a variety of entertainment, food...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 3, 2017
The Magnolia Restaurant at the Sheraton Pretoria Hotel will celebrate World Food Day in style with the unveiling of the new a ‘la Carte menu – set to dazzle any foodie’s taste buds. Designed with inspiration executive chef, Alexandre Coupy drew...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 2, 2017
The Planner caught up with Adam Kwan and Stevi van den Berg, Exhibition Architects at Scan Display Solutions, to find out what design tips they could share to help exhibitors make the most of small spaces. Having a smaller exhibition stand doesn’t...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 28, 2017
To be a successful event planner, it’s not enough to make sure that none of your guests could get food poisoning, or that your international speaker doesn’t get lost in a dodgy part of town, or that you have a back-up indoor alternative for 15 000...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 26, 2017
South Africa’s breath-taking scenery, incredible wildlife, beautiful beaches and enviable climate are what make the country one of the world’s top travel destinations. However, these assets are at risk unless sustainability efforts are seriously...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 26, 2017
September is the international month for the deaf with International Week of the Deaf observed annually during the last week of September, culminating with International Day of the Deaf on the last Sunday of the week. To assist in increasing...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 21, 2017
It’s raining Italian cars and loads of cash for Rewards cardholders at Montecasino in the thrilling Viva Italia gaming promotion – with 12 brand new Fiat 500Xs and lots of cash being won, all totalling over R6.3 million. The promotion has been...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 20, 2017
The Cape Town International Convention Centre’s new expansion – CTICC 2 – delighted organisers and delegates alike as it successfully hosted the 21st Annual Congress of the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC). The conference, held...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 20, 2017
Chef Gareth Jordaan, newly appointed Executive Chef at Tsogo Sun’s five-star Palazzo at Montecasino, believes in “cooking with love and passion, otherwise it’s just a job.” That way, he says, you are always working on your own dream. His plans for...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 19, 2017
Leading local hotel group, Fortis Hotels, has successfully pioneered a training programme to qualify and then employ trainee chefs that are hearing-impaired. Fortis Hotels prides itself on being a family business with extensive training and skills...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 19, 2017
Tsogo Sun has proudly added yet another award to its growing collection – the Business Traveller Africa Award for the Best South African Hotel Group, which was presented at a ceremony in Sandton. Earlier this year, 11 Tsogo Sun hotels and resorts...
