On 3 February 2022, Johannesburg’s design industry flocked to The Leonardo in Sandton for an extraordinary launch of the forthcoming show, Decorex Africa Reimagined. Snaking up through The Leonardo’s parkade to try to find parking for the Aurum...
Kenya’s national carrier gets $176 million injection
The past two years have resulted in significant losses for the global airline industry, with Kenya Airways being no exception. After announcing significant losses during the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been revealed Kenya Airways (KQ)...
INDUSTRY NOTICE: Travelbags is looking for a new committee
Following the stepping down of Travelbags’ president and the consequent stepping down of the committee at the end of 2021, a notice has been issued to the industry to be part of the new committee. The below was shared with theplanner.guru....
Beat burnout in 2022
The added challenges of Covid-19 during the previous two years have resulted in a significantly burnt-out workforce. theplanner.guru explores how we can maintain momentum without hitting an end-of-year slump before the first half of the year is up....
CLHG nears full operational capacity
Throughout the lockdown, City Lodge Hotel Group has staggered the opening of its properties to ensure its operation does not take strain. This strategy has ensured the group is able to not only stay afloat but retain and preserve its assets. Nearly...
Why the sustainability of events matters more than ever
The sustainability of an event may be a conversation that matters more going forward than it did before. theplanner.guru understands why. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, creating sustainable in-person events was an idea that more planners and...
dmg events and Media 10 announce the co-location of two local shows
The new partnership between dmg events and Media 10 aims to create a relevant and connected gathering for the decor, design and hospitality sectors. This past Wednesday saw dmg events, owners and producers of the Hotel & Hospitality Show,...
Getting behind our industry
The past two years have shown us that the power of collaboration can get us through anything. theplanner.guru talks to Walk for Love founder, Toni Ukachukwu. No-one can deny the collective personal and professional difficulties we have faced over...
What’s on the horizon for business travel?
Corporate Traveller’s general manager, Oz Desai, takes a closer look at the current state of business travel – and the trends which will shape our trips in the year ahead. Despite another disruptive (and disappointing) year for business...
Pan-African airline targets take-off for 2023
The creation of a pan-African airline is looking hopeful following the inking of a Strategic Partnership Framework agreement between Kenya Airways and South African Airways. The recent signing of the Strategic Partnership Framework between Kenya...
SA Express liquidation hearing postponed
With all efforts being made to save the embattled SA Express, the announcement that the airline’s liquidation hearing will be moved to 04 July 2022 has been welcomed. After nearly four years in which it has faced major instability, the news that...
Registrations open for Meetings Africa 2022
After the postponement of last year’s show, Meetings Africa is back with registrations now open. The announcement that both Meetings Africa and Africa’s Travel Indaba would be returning in 2022 was welcomed by the industry. Now, the organisers of...