Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 9, 2020
This year’s World Travel Awards’ winners have been announced, and The Manor House at Fancourt was named South Africa’s Leading Country House Hotel. The 5-star, 18-suite boutique hotel dates from the 1850s, and is one of two accommodation options at...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 8, 2020
Oceania Cruises prides itself as the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, with a line of six small luxury ships that carry only 684 or 1 250 guests. The company has announced its 2022 Europe & North America Collection...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 8, 2020
A Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with South African real estate company Millat Properties to open the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Cape Town. Nestled under the iconic Table Mountain, the 137-roomed Hyatt Regency Cape Town...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 8, 2020
WTM Virtual and the lead-up event London Travel Week are promoting responsible tourism as a key topic for the future of the sector. WTM Virtual is hosting eight conference sessions on responsible tourism, on 10 and 11 November, including:...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 5, 2020
The Event Greening Forum (EGF) NPO was created to drive the adoption of sustainable practices within the business events industry. One way it does this is through educational opportunities, such as its upcoming virtual Master Class on how events...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 4, 2020
HOMEMAKERS Expo has announced that the show as you know it is changing. The Homemakers team said in an announcement: “Home evolved and we need to do the same. After 28 years, HOMEMAKERS Expo, SA’s premier home improvement and lifestyle show, makes...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 4, 2020
If you’re trying to keep your business costs down, you might be doing your marketing in-house. This can be a whole lot of fun, but it can also be a slow learning experience. Save time and get better results with these simple tips to craft...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 3, 2020
Working remotely and communicating with our clients and business partners through video calls has become the new normal, after nearly eight months in lockdown. Which means taking that first business trip flight can feel a little daunting. However...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 1, 2020
Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2-minute video, brought to you by The Planner. This week we look at the launch of the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg, O.R Tambo; the Soweto Business Events Council joining...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 1, 2020
Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo will open its doors on 02 November 2020. President Cyril Ramaphosa gave an address at its official launch last week, where he congratulated the developers for completing the hotel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 30, 2020
The 2020 World Golf Awards™ has announced the winners of these prestigious awards, and Fancourt Hotel & Country Club in George was honoured to receive two of them: Africa’s Best Golf Hotel 2020South Africa’s Best Golf Hotel 2020...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 29, 2020
Air Seychelles has announced it will operate passenger services from Johannesburg to Maldives between 4 December 2020 and 9 January 2021, giving travellers a chance to start planning their summer holidays. Flights will depart from Johannesburg...