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...
Addressing the Future of Terms & Conditions in travel
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...
Four City Lodge Hotels honoured with Traveler’s Choice Awards
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...
#TourismMonth: 5 Minutes with Tes Proos
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...
EPFIC 2020 attracts record-breaking attendance
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...
SAACI meets the Minister of Tourism
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...
Growing call to reopen international air travel
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...
Valley of the Waves is ready to reopen
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...
Presenting online? Follow these 9 pro tips
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...
Department of Sports, Arts and Culture engages with SACIA
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...
Support Stellenbosch to drive the recovery of local business
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...
New Zealand unlocks mindful travel for the Business Events market
While international visitors are still unable to visit New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand has found a novel way for them explore just a few of the attractions the island nation has waiting for them on their return: by taking a meditative audio...