Shanna Jacobsen | May 5, 2020
Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, the Minister of Tourism, has confirmed that the 2020 Africa’s Travel Indaba and the Lilizela Awards have been cancelled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown, the...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 5, 2020
Nextour cloud-based software helps small Destination Management Companies (DMC’s) and inbound tour operators manage their business, with tools to create quotes (with live availability), build itineraries, and manage bookings, suppliers and their...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 4, 2020
The easing of restrictions under level 4 of the national lockdown, which came into effect from 01 May, have enabled the hospitality industry to begin its recovery process – albeit slowly. The restrictions under Level 4, gazetted by the national...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 4, 2020
Derek Houston, the Africa Representative for IBTM World, reports that it is “all systems go” for IBTM World Barcelona from 01-03 December 2020. He also reports that the IBTM Team are working on a number of new initiatives for buyers and exhibitors....
Shanna Jacobsen | May 3, 2020
The Western Cape Government held a digicon on 30 April 2020, where plans for converting the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) into a temporary hospital for COVID-19 patients were shared. Premier Alan Winde opened the briefing by...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 3, 2020
On 28 April 2020, the Western Cape launched the “One Day” campaign to support its local tourism industry during the Coronavirus crisis. The campaign showcases 12 unique activities that the province offers tourists, which can be experienced as...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 3, 2020
Global Exhibitions Day (GED) is a month away, taking place on 3 June 2020. This year, the need to showcase the value of the exhibition industry is especially critical, which is why UFI if going to focus the message of GED 2020 as ‘exhibitions are...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 30, 2020
Research by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released on 28 April 2020 reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in all destinations around the world introducing travel restrictions. This is the most severe scenario of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 29, 2020
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has released a podcast where AAXO’s chairperson, Projeni Pather, talks to Madelein Roscher, CEO of PR...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 29, 2020
Since South Africa’s lockdown took effect at midnight on 26 March 2020, all non-essential business services have been closed. This temporary suspension has affected most of City Lodge Hotel Group’s 56 properties around Africa; however, five...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 29, 2020
The Seminar will cover the recommended approach to getting the best B-BBEE compliance and how to get a competitive advantage over other bidders when tendering. It will also look as to the failure of Joint Ventures and Sub-Contracting arrangements...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 29, 2020
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) Western Cape branch is hosting a webinar titled ‘Conversation on the Ground – Impact on Business Events’, and sponsored by Cape Town & Western Cape Tourism, Trade...
