In a statement received by theplanner.guru from the PCO Alliance Network earlier this week, it was noted that the body has seen an increasing number of corporates vaccinate their staff. With much of the business world making a strong push towards...
An industry imperative
Glenn van Eck spotlights the crucial role sustainability plays in how the events industry operates. Some senior event organisers have bemoaned the fact that they are bored with the whole ‘green agenda’ that keeps coming up. Take a moment to think...
Collective relief as SA is removed from the UK’s red list
Following months of lobbying and discussions between South Africa and the UK’s governments, it was announced that South Africa would be removed from the UK’s red list from 11 October 2021. Travellers between South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK)...
FAME Week Africa 2021: When all the stars aligned in Cape Town
The recently concluded FAME Week Africa was an incredible success – we see why. In an African continent first, RX Africa in partnership with the Host City of Cape Town gathered the Film, Arts, Media and Entertainment (FAME) industries from...
Lose yourself at the Lost City
For nearly 30 years, The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City has captured hearts and imaginations. Join theplanner.guru as we understand what sets this gem aside. Tucked away in the North West province of South Africa is the Sun City Resort – one...
The Planner Guru Industry News Wrap | 04 October 2021
WATCH: Welcome back to The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap, with Shanna Jacobsen presenting the latest news highlights from the world of MICE. On the 27th of September, the Department of Health and the British High Commission Pretoria...
South Africa moves to lockdown Level 1
The announcement last night by President Cyril Ramaphosa that South Africa will be moving to lockdown Level 1 has been welcomed by the events industry and nation. As South Africa emerges from the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril...
A vast opportunity
Following its official launch in June this year, the African Perspectives on the MICE Industry Report 2021 aims to provide insights that enable the entirety of the business events value chain to inform their strategic...
SAA resumes operations
On Thursday, 23 September 2021, South African Airways took to the skies – more than one year after it was grounded. South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it has resumed flights after what has been a very...
UK travel ban continues to frustrate South Africans
Following numerous discussions and pleas by South Africa’s government to its European counterparts, the UK travel ban remains firmly in place. South Africans travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) will continue to be subjected to costly and lengthy...
Take part in the first phase of the EIC’s Equity Acceleration Plan
This past week saw the launch of the Events Industry Council’s first phase of its landmark Equity Acceleration Plan. The Events Industry Council (EIC), a global voice of the business events industry on advocacy, research, professional...
Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit 2021 has kicked off
After an incredible build-up, the tourism sector can look forward to a highly engaging and invigorating experience at Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit – here’s what’s in store! Africa’s Travel & Tourism Summit 2021 – Programme If...