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...
The hospitality industry starts to return to work
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...
IBTM World Barcelona – “all systems go”
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....
CTICC to become a COVID-19 hospital
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...
Western Cape launches One Day tourism campaign
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...
Different ways to celebrate Global Exhibition Day 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...
UNWTO report: 100% of destinations around the world have implemented travel restrictions
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...
AAXO: Talking crisis communication during COVID-19
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has released a podcast where AAXO’s chairperson, Projeni Pather, talks to Madelein Roscher, CEO of PR...
City Lodge offers a safe place for quarantine
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...
Free online seminar: Understanding the BBBEE Codes and their impact on your tenders
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...
SAACI Western Cape webinar: Conversation on the Ground
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...
SA Tourism webinar: The state of the tourism sector
South African Tourism and the Department of Tourism are holding a free webinar to discuss the path towards recovery of the tourism sector. Date: Wednesday, 29 AprilTime: 15:00 – 16:30Panelists: Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, the Minister...