Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 13, 2021
In an official ceremony that took place over the weekend, the Africa Tourism Board has been welcomed as it establishes its headquarters in the Kingdom of Eswatini. African Tourism Board chairman, Cuthbert Ncube, was in the Kingdom of Eswatini to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 11, 2021
Business has undergone a major change over the past year, and with the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the live events industry to a near halt, it has resulted in a busy 15 months for SACIA’s Event Safety Council. Comprised of several safety specialists...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 5, 2021
Watch the latest MICE industry highlights in a quick 2-minute video, presented by Shanna Jacobsen and brought to you by The Planner Guru – from a landmark court ruling to the launch of an exciting industry report – this, and more, in...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 31, 2021
On Friday, 28 May 2021, Niche Partners officially launched its African Perspectives on the MICE Industry Report for 2021. In a virtually hosted event, Niche Partners Consulting in association with Meetings magazine and theplanner.guru, launched the...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 28, 2021
Watch the latest MICE industry highlights in a quick 2-minute video, presented by Shanna Jacobsen and brought to you by The Planner Guru. This week, we share the latest in hotel and airline deals, and more. For editorial queries, contact Shanna...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 24, 2021
Sisa Ntshona, the current CEO of South African Tourism, has opted to step down from his position at the end of May. In a media release received late last week by theplanner.guru’s news team, it has been revealed that Sisa Ntshona intends to step...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 24, 2021
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) around a number of activities. Delegates were abuzz upon arrival of the second day of the SAACI Annual...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2021
Portman Square Limited has signed a deal with Marriott International for the debut of Four Points Sheraton in Kampala, Uganda. Marriott International has signed an agreement with Portman Square Limited to establish the Four Points by Sheraton brand...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 16, 2021
Named after the American celebrity chef and TV personality, Guy Fieri, Time Square has relaunched its restaurant as a family-friendly venue. Tshwane-based eatery, Guy Fieri’s Kitchen & Bar, comes complete with a new easy-access entrance...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 15, 2021
The Western Cape’s Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) announced earlier this week that it had opened applications for the SMME Booster Fund 2021. The South African government has announced that applications are now open for...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 8, 2021
The road ahead for the future of golf in Africa is looking bright, with a promising new partnership that aims to grow and develop the popular activity on the continent. The agreement between the International Sports Management (ISM) and...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 8, 2021
Next month, Namibia will host the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) Regional Conference on Strengthening Brand Africa for the Swift Recovery of the Tourism Sector. Taking place over three days from 14 to 16 June 2021, the Regional...
