Shanna Jacobsen | May 5, 2025
Africa Tourism Partners, UN Tourism and BDO have announced the relocation of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge to Johannesburg, South Africa. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Nairobi, Kenya, will no longer host the Summit....
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 30, 2025
Neurodivergence has become an increasingly discussed topic in recent years. Travel managers may wonder how to take care of their neurodivergent travellers, even though they cannot ask for or store information about a traveller’s identity. FCM...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 30, 2025
Marriott International announced earlier this week that it has reached an agreement to acquire the lifestyle brand citizenM, a unique and innovative offering in the select-service segment. The transaction is expected to accelerate Marriott’s global...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 29, 2025
African leaders are advocating for a new approach to measuring the continent’s green wealth, emphasising that current gross domestic product measures in most African countries are outdated and underestimate their true wealth. They spoke on Thursday...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 25, 2025
As we look ahead to the 2025 IFES World Summit in Guadalajara, Mexico (June 17-20), the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) is excited to reveal highlights from the upcoming programme. This year’s theme, Transforming...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 24, 2025
US$225 million in MIGA guarantees have enabled $450 million in foreign direct investment in sub-Saharan Africa’s hospitality sector. This includes: 14 contracts of guarantee 17 hotel projects with 2,900 hotel rooms completed in three years 1,860...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 23, 2025
Mediatech Africa returns in 2026 – celebrating 25 years of connecting Africa’s AV industry. After six years off the calendar, Mediatech Africa is back. The original and largest trade show for AV, broadcast, and live event tech on the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 22, 2025
Earth Day, celebrated today, Tuesday, April 22, is all about raising awareness, inspiring action, and uniting behind efforts to protect our planet. This year’s theme of “Our power, our planet” highlights the urgency of embracing clean, renewable...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 17, 2025
By Colleen Lategan, Food and Beverage Manager at Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town Corporate events have long been vital strategic tools for showcasing values, launching innovations and empowering both brands and individuals....
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 16, 2025
With a 14.4% increase in hosted buyer applications, more buyers have registered and confirmed to attend the 2025 Africa’s Travel Indaba compared to the same time last year. To date, a total of 873 buyers have been vetted and approved, with many...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 15, 2025
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West, renowned for its beautiful gardens and majestic mountain backdrops, offers a portfolio of outstanding wedding, corporate, conference, and special occasion venues. Event organisers, companies and private...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 14, 2025
Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s growing collection of characterful, independent hotels, today welcomes its first property in South Africa with the opening of the Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Set against...
