Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 26, 2024
The events and exhibitions sector is a rapidly growing segment of the global tourism industry, and Africa is no exception. The involvement of youth in Africa’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector is crucial for...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 25, 2024
The informal sector plays a vital role in the global economy and needs to be connected properly to government and businesses to create opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth. This was the key message during the e-Kasi talks theme on...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 21, 2024
Last night, I attended one of Johannesburg’s premier networking events for professionals in the travel and tourism industry, hosted by Sandton Tourism. These events, held periodically, bring together buyers and sellers in the travel and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 21, 2024
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, where it introduced the new board members for 2024/2025. The newly appointed board, comprising professionals from diverse...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 19, 2024
South African companies are rapidly abandoning the DIY approach to corporate travel, realising that sending employees off into the “wild” without proper guidance is akin to sending them down Johannesburg’s notorious pothole-infested roads in a...