Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 13, 2025
For professional cyclist Kim Le Court, training at high altitude is more than a preference; it’s a necessity. As she prepares for the gruelling demands of the cycling season, Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge has proven to be the ideal retreat,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 12, 2025
According to Marriott International, global business travel has returned to near-pre-pandemic levels, albeit with an interesting shift. “You are seeing overall occupancy of our global system as being higher than 2019 levels… But Monday,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 12, 2025
temoji, a UK-based marketing and consulting firm specialising in the global corporate travel and meetings industry, has launched a survey to better understand the experiences of neurodivergent business travellers around the world. In an article...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 11, 2025
Representation company Inspirational Places (IP) has expanded its footprint in the luxury villa market with the addition of Icon Villas to its portfolio. Owner-managed by Therese Botha, Icon Villas has established itself as a leader in the luxury...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 10, 2025
South Africa has become the 184th State to join the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage following the deposit of its instrument of ratification with UNESCO in January 2025. “South Africa will soon and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 7, 2025
According to HTF Market Intelligence, the global MICE market is projected to grow from US$1.2 trillion in 2024 to $2.4 trillion by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2025 and 2032. This is in line with a report that was released by Allied Market...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 6, 2025
Africa Tourism Partners, alongside the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Kenya, UN Tourism, AfCFTA, BDO, TEAMS Africa and the Kenya Tourism Board, have officially launched the 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit (AYTIS) 2025. Held on January 29,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 5, 2025
New research from CGA by NIQ has revealed that South African consumers place significant importance on exceptional service and value when choosing where to dine and drink. The findings from the On-Premise User Survey (OPUS) conducted amongst...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 4, 2025
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) will conclude its milestone “40 Years of Collaboration” celebrations at the 2025 IFES World Summit from June 17-20. As the network reflects on its journey, Guadalajara,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 3, 2025
The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) is moving full steam ahead with the optimisation of its new organisational structure, which will see the appointment of several new staff members. The CSIR ICC has appointed Elmarie Swanepoel as...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 31, 2025
Alongside 2025 being the ‘Year of the Travel Maximiser’, Hilton has deemed this the ‘Year of the Meetings Maximiser’. “The 2025 planner and their attendees are maximisers, seeking to make the most of in-person connection, their network and time...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 30, 2025
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) hosted its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on January 27 in Cape Town, celebrating a year of milestones, community impact and strong financial performance. The 2024 financial year was an...
