The complex that is home to the Boardwalk Hotel, Casino and Conference Centre looks forward to the development of the last phase of the R500 million Boardwalk Mall later this year. The much-anticipated completion of the Boardwalk Mall in...
CHOGM 2022 concludes on high note
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022 held in Kigali, Rwanda, ended on Saturday, 25 June 2022, with various heads of state and government expressing their commitment to an aligned vision for the future of The Commonwealth. Following its...
Industry responds to SA’s lifting of Covid-19 restrictions
South Africa has reason to celebrate as the nation’s government announced yesterday that it has lifted Covid-19 restrictions. South African citizens, businesses and industries had cause for celebration today, as the country’s Minister of Health,...
Powerhouse event scheduled for this Thursday
Africa.com is hosting an incredible not-to-be-missed, free-to-attend virtual event this Thursday featuring leading women, including renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and American philanthropist Melinda French Gates. As we start looking...
Much more than MICE!
Famed for its picturesque resorts, ATKV is a household name for many. With seven sprawling properties across South Africa, theplanner.guru learns more about the opportunities available for hosting meetings in some of the country’s most idyllic...
African Perspectives on the MICE Industry Report 2022 survey now open
As it looks forward to its third annual iteration, the partners driving the African Perspectives on the MICE Industry Report are pleased to announce that the 2022 survey is officially open for responses. Home to some of the world’s fastest-growing...
Nigeria breaks ground on construction of cultural village
A development in the West African nation of Nigeria could significantly boost tourism and become an asset to the country’s arts and cultural sectors. In a groundbreaking ceremony that took place on 11 June 2022, the Lagos State Government...
MeetingPlay + Aventri entity acquires eventcore
M&A activity within the event tech space continues, with the latest acquisition of eventcore by the recently merged MeetingPlay + Aventri conglomerate. Event tech solutions group, MeetingPlay + Aventri (MPAV), announced yesterday that it had...
Leadership conversations for the workplace
We hear from two experts within leadership as to how we can better align our leadership strategies within the workplace for the now. On 19 May 2022, Queen Ramotsehoa together with 3S Media hosted a panel discussion centred on leadership within the...
South Africa’s local airlinks strained after Comair collapse
Financially embattled Comair announced it would be liquidating its assets after failing to raise sufficient funding to continue as a viable business. Following two years in business rescue, a court application has been lodged by business rescue...
Immersive event experiences for your attendees
Many events follow very similar formats and are becoming indistinguishable from each other. theplanner.guru offers just a few tips and tools for you to switch up the pace and create impactful experiences for your attendees. Events...
South Africa features at IMEX Frankfurt
South Africa took centre stage during one of the MICE industry’s most anticipated global events, IMEX Frankfurt. South Africa generated a lot of interest during last week’s IMEX Frankfurt. The country’s local business events industry, like...