From technology to critical discussions around sustainability, eventing experiences have consistently been at the forefront of the latest global trends. Could wellness and well-being be the new norm, asks theplanner.guru? Following another...
MeetingPlay and Aventri merge operations
On the back of several successful mergers and acquisitions of companies within the meeting and events software space in 2021, MeetingPlay and Aventri have announced that they will be consolidating their respective offerings into one entity. There...
voco comes to Africa
Launching in February 2022, the voco Johannesburg Rosebank hotel will make an official debut in Africa when it opens its doors next month. Guests can look forward to experiencing the much-anticipated opening of the voco Johannesburg Rosebank, an...
BOATech: Episode 6 – The consequences of not acting
In the sixth and final episode of the “In conversation with…” series sponsored by Micro Focus Channel, Boas Chauke, CEO of BOATech, is joined by Sikhu Khashane, an ethical hacker, to unpack the consequences of not acting with regards to...
Seasons Greetings from The Planner Guru!
Seasons Greetings to all of our Industry News Wrap viewers! After another year that has tested our resilience and pushed the boundaries on our creativity, innovation and ability to problem-solve, we at The Planner Guru and 3S Media wish you...
T&Cs apply
On 14 December 2021, SITE Africa together with its counterparts from the SA Events Council and other members of the business tourism and MICE industry, hosted the T&Cs and Other Contracting Quagmires webinar to unpack the perils and pitfalls of...
22 Trends for 2022
We operate our businesses and go about our professional lives hoping to align our ways of working to a trend that will stick – but the days of certainty are long gone. theplanner.guru peers into the crystal ball to try identify what we can expect...
IATA unpacks latest air travel performance
During a media briefing held yesterday, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) unpacked its performance over the past year and issued a call to governments across the globe to follow the advice of the World Health Organization...
Department of Tourism issues new norms and standards for tourism
South Africa’s Department of Tourism has gazetted its approved norms and standards for the tourism sector in the context of Covid-19 and other related pandemics. On 03 December 2021, Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu signed, under Section 7(1) of...
BoaTech: Episode 5 – Dynamic data masking
What is dynamic data masking and why is it critical for any business? In the fifth episode of “In conversation with…”, Boas Chauke, CEO of BOATech, answers this burning question. “Dynamic data masking, or DDM, is usually defined...
Travel bans devastate South Africa’s tourism sector
During a time when popular destinations are ramping up to receive an influx of visitors, travel bans against several African countries will mean these nations will miss out on much-needed tourism spend. Following the detection and reporting of the...
Vote of confidence
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport was recently named the Best Luxury Airport Hotel in Africa at The World Luxury Awards – theplanner.guru sees what makes it stand out from the rest. It is with great pride and excitement that stakeholders and staff at...