Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 15, 2020
Vergelegen wine estate in Somerset West was declared a Western Cape provincial heritage site last year, and has up until now kept vast tracts of its 3000-hectares closed to the public. This is all about to change, with a newly launched...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 15, 2020
In May this year, AIPC, the International Association of Convention Centres, ICCA, the International Convention and Congress Association and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, put together a new global guide titled: Good...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 15, 2020
The African Travel & Tourism Association (ATTA) has released the results of its survey, Addressing the Future of Terms & Conditions, which reflects the feedback of 339 participants representing Suppliers, DMCs and Tour Operators. The...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 15, 2020
The world’s largest travel platform, Tripadvisor, recently announced its Traveler’s Choice Awards winners. Four City Lodge Hotels were voted as traveller’s favourite hotels to stay at: Fairview Hotel and City Lodge Hotel at Two Rivers Mall in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 15, 2020
Meet Tes Proos, Founder of Crystal Events Africa, president of SITE Africa and chair for the SA Events Council. I love travel as it opens one up to other cultures and experiences. Travel is the greatest education on earth. What is your #1...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 14, 2020
EPFIC 2020 – the 10th Expo Project Fair for International Cooperation (Nanjing, China）2020 – was successfully held from 19 to 21 August in Nanjing Air-hub International Expo Center, where it attracted a record-breaking attendance of 1 300...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2020
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) has reported that, after several months working closely in partnership with the SA Events Council and lobbying Government, a meeting was held with the Minister of Tourism, South...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2020
Following the announcement that South Africa’s GDP has contracted by 51% in the second quarter of 2020, Government is facing mounting pressure to reopen the borders for international travel. “Every day we remain closed to international...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2020
Sun City’s Valley of Waves will reopen on 23 September 2020, making it a possible destination for those South Africans seeking a long weekend escape. “The Valley of Waves is one of our most popular attractions, so we’re delighted that we can open...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 8, 2020
While lockdown continues to be slowly relaxed, the reality is that in-person events are a rarity. As a popular speaker, business owner or industry thought leader its likely you’ll have a few opportunities lined up to talk on webinars or at virtual...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 7, 2020
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has reiterated its commitment to working with all stakeholders within its sector towards a post-COVID recovery – a statement which was backed up by a successful meeting with the Southern African...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2020
Reviving the tourism industry in the wake of COVID-19 requires creativity and collaboration, both of which are at the heart of the Support Stellenbosch drive to encourage locals to experience and share their town the same way a tourist would. “As...
