Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 22, 2024
Amid a rapidly growing African population, projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, the demand for sustainable development intensifies. Aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and Africa’s Agenda 2063,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 19, 2024
During this year’s Africa Travel Week, part of WTM Africa, the untapped potential of inclusive tourism was a key topic. A diverse panel, including advocates and tourism suppliers, discussed the significant economic contributions that...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 16, 2024
The winners of the prestigious World Travel Market Africa (WTMA) Responsible Tourism Awards were announced at Africa Travel Week 2024 in Cape Town. Bangu Masisi of Transfrontier Parks Destinations unveiled the honourees, celebrating businesses and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 15, 2024
At the recent Dream Bigger Summit, a gathering known for its dynamic assembly of visionaries and leaders, Charlotte du Plessis – a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and neuro coach – was the focal point of admiration and applause. Her...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 11, 2024
Today marked the commencement of the Responsible Tourism Conference at WTM Africa 2024. A wide array of topics was discussed such as the essence of positive impact tourism and the effects of certification – subjects I plan to explore more...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 10, 2024
Today marked the commencement of the eagerly awaited 2024 WTM Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), an event that, despite my relatively short tenure of over two months as the editor of The Planner Guru, I consider a...
