Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 5, 2022
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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 4, 2022
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)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 1, 2022
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....
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 30, 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....
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 28, 2022
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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 24, 2022
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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 23, 2022
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,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 18, 2022
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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 17, 2022
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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 14, 2022
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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 12, 2022
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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 10, 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...
