The Department of Tourism and South African Tourism will, for the first time, host Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit from 19-21 September 2021. The Department of Tourism together with South African Tourism (SA Tourism) has announced that...
Greyhound assets and business up for grabs
Iconic global transport company, Greyhound, is auctioning off its South African assets next month. After announcing in early February this year that it would be shutting down its services in South Africa, Greyhound, one of the world’s most popular...
What are sales funnels and how can they benefit your business?
After a successful career at one of South Africa’s largest convention centres, Scott Langley decided to launch his own marketing consultancy that specialises in developing online sales funnels. He shares his insights. Scott Langley is a name many...
The Planner Guru Industry News Wrap | 16 August 2021
WATCH: From the hottest hotel developments to government approvals, this instalment of The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap is an action-packed update on the latest MICE developments taking place locally, internationally and across the...
Green Africa Airways officially takes to the skies
Following a delay in receiving its Air Operator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Green Africa Airways had to stall its services. It made its first inaugural flight on 12 August 2021. Nigeria’s newest airline, Green...
How digital events can be used as a means for procurement
McKinsey and Company finds that multiday remote digital events are a cost-effective tool for identifying new suppliers, reducing risk while increasing resilience. Two years ago, tradeshow and exhibition floors were a hive of activity, bringing...
FEDHASA comments on the appointment of a new Minister of Tourism
Following a cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of Lindiwe Sisulu as the new Minister of Tourism, South Africa’s local hospitality sector can look forward to renewed prospects and growth opportunities. In communication shared with The Planner...
SA Events Council welcomes fresh leadership
As part of the SA Events Council’s policy to rotate its leadership every six months, the Council will, this August, welcome its new chair and vice-chair. This August, Ellen Oosthuizen, PCO Alliance chairperson, will hand over the SA Events Council...
IATA confirms 2020 was the worst year on record for air travel
Findings that 2020 was the worst year on record for air travel have been confirmed by IATA. Covid-19 has devasted the global economy and left industries such as travel and tourism in tatters. In its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS)...
The Planner Guru Industry News Wrap | 02 August 2021
WATCH: The latest in MICE and business events news and developments from across the continent of Africa, and the world. For editorial queries, contact Shanna Jacobsen: Shanna.Jacobsen@3smedia.co.za | +27 (0)79 884 6939 For advertising and...
TBCSA delivers its latest update on UIF TERS
In a webinar held on 27 July 2021, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa hosted an information session to address the challenges experienced by the business events and hospitality sectors in accessing Unemployment Insurance Fund and...
Could the development of one standard of data collection be a gamechanger for events?
Metrics that we can apply to gauge attendance and engagement at our events is becoming an important component of how we benchmark our success. The Planner Guru learns more. One of the conundrums we face as events organisers and planners is how we...