Shanna Jacobsen | May 5, 2020
With the unfortunate ban on all events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Event Synthesis has launched a new business venture as agents of Yanilia. Angelique Smith explains, “Yanilia is a distributer of sanitation products, disinfectants and protective...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 19, 2020
SAACI, the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry, sent out an announcement on Friday 17 April about the COVID-19 UIF Temporary Employers Relief Scheme (TERS). This agreement was signed by the Tourism Business Council of South...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 16, 2020
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) has released a podcast unpacking HR concerns and solutions for businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. Listen to AAXO’s chairperson, Projeni Pather, have an in-depth discussion with Riaan...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 15, 2020
If you work in the tourism industry, a mere few months ago you would probably have been considered yourself lucky; now, as the COVID-19 pandemic closes borders and keeps most people at home, it’s likely you feel unlucky as you try to find a way to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 5, 2020
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been devastating; not only to human lives, but also in how the measures necessary to slow its spread are threatening the economic viability of businesses, and will likely result in job losses. The good...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 30, 2020
“Crisis moments create opportunity. Problems and crises ignite our greatest creativity and thought leadership, as it forces us to focus on things outside the norm.” – Sam Cawthorn Our industry is in crisis, with the coronavirus pandemic...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 16, 2020
This short survey will help the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) assess the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the events industry. It will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for sharing...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 19, 2020
Earlier this month, UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, released the second edition of its report on the exhibition industry’s contribution to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The report details 25...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 19, 2019
As we close off on 2019, the events industry is abuzz with excitement in anticipation of what the upcoming year has in store. Going into 2020, technology is expected to play a stronger role than ever within the events space. From a marketing and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2019
The ideal corporate gift is one that is going to be kept, used and treasured over the years. But what does this mean? The Planner asked around to get ideas on which corporate gifts have been a hit and why. Read on for some inspiration. . Carol...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 3, 2019
In events, single-use or disposable plastics have been especially useful in offering convenience, speed, scale, hygiene and affordability. Think of an event with thousands of attendees, and how quickly and safely they can be catered for with...
Mpinane Senkhane | May 4, 2019
With the high calibre of nominees and a beautiful luncheon celebrating the achievements of the Top 40 Women in MICE, the Awards achieved new heights in 2018 and we are looking forward to the sixth instalment of this exceptional event. This year, in...
