Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 15, 2020
If you work in the tourism industry, a mere few months ago you would probably have been considered yourself lucky; now, as the COVID-19 pandemic closes borders and keeps most people at home, it’s likely you feel unlucky as you try to find a way to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown mean that, right now, the only types of events people can attend are virtual ones. Some companies in our industry have embraced this opportunity, not only as a way to keep working and bring in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 14, 2020
Socio is bringing event profs together to improve the virtual event experience. 4 Teams. 6 Criteria. Who will come up with the best virtual event experience? EventHack 2020 celebrates the ingenuity and resilience of the event community. It’s...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 14, 2020
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has signed an agreement with the Department of Labour and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) to expedite the payments of benefits to employees affected by COVID-19. Many people have questions...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 13, 2020
Spier Hotel and Wine Farm in Stellenbosch won gold in the Responsible Business category at the 2020 Inspirational Africa Responsible Tourism Awards. In this category, the judges look for companies which make tourism better across their entire...