After running aground on 25 July 2020, the MV Wakashio bulk carrier leaked an estimated 1 000 tonnes of oil into the ocean in what some scientists call Mauritius’ worst environmental disaster ever. Cleaning and decontamination efforts are being...
WATCH: Inside the JEC’s medical care facility
While the Level 3 lockdown regulations have meant that there is a limitation on gatherings with a maximum of just 50 people, the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) is making the most of its space to be part of the frontline effort in the fight against...
The Planner Guru News Round Up | 27 July 2020
Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2 minutes, brought to you by The Planner. In this week’s instalment, we look at the #LightSAred peaceful protest which will take place on 5 August 2020, findings from the latest UFI...
The Planner Guru News Round Up | 21 July 2020
Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2 minutes, brought to you by The Planner. For editorial queries, contact Shanna Jacobsen: Shanna.Jacobsen@3smedia.co.za | +27 (0)79 884 6939 For advertising and sponsorship queries,...
Retracted announcement on leisure travel disappoints industry
Following an announcement on 10 July 2020 from the Office of the Presidency allowing intra-provincial leisure travel under the advanced Level 3 lockdown restrictions, this was then retracted 30 hours later. In a now deleted tweet, the Presidency...
Protea Hotels by Marriott makes a debut in Botswana
As Protea Hotels by Marriott continues to grow its footprint in Africa, the official opening of the Protea Hotel by Marriott Masa Square at the beginning of July signifies the brand’s entry into Botswana. The property is located in Gaborone, in the...
BON Hotels reopens in South Africa with four new properties
Following months of limited activity, BON Hotels has announced the reopening of five of its properties across the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, alongside the opening of four new hotels within its stable. “We are grateful to be welcoming...
Justin Hawes elected as first African president for global association IFES
Representing 15 industry associations together with 250 contractors from 40 countries, Brussels-headquartered International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services (IFES) has elected Scan Display’s managing director, Justin Hawes, as its...
Sun International ready to welcome guests
Last week’s announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to allow accredited accommodation, casinos and restaurants to resume with careful cleaning and hygiene protocols has been welcomed by Sun International. The group can look forward to the...
How Khoja Group is weathering the COVID-19 storm
Like many businesses, Khoja Group found itself in a difficult position during the lockdown. “As we are a non-essential service provider, Khoja Group was closed on full lockdown for two months and had no source of income at all. Personal funds had...
Tsogo Sun Hotels reopens
Following an extended pause in activity across its properties for the first time in its 50-year history, Tsogo Sun Hotels is back open for business. Officially reopening its doors on 10 June, Tsogo has rolled out an extensive set of measures across...
Why South Africa’s tourism industry is struggling to file successful insurance claims
Insurance Claims Africa (ICA), a firm specialising in public loss adjustments, has revealed it has over 400 claimants in the tourism and hospitality sector who have been unsuccessful in receiving their insurance claims. ICA acts on behalf of...