Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 29, 2020
IBTM World Virtual 2020, which will run from 8 – 10 December 2020, has announced details of its hosted buyer and exhibitor sign-ups which include some of the biggest global corporations, associations and agencies. Confirmed exhibitors include:...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 29, 2020
On 24 October an event was held at SUD restaurant in Vilakazi Street to mark the Soweto Chapter (SOBEC) of the Township Events Business Council SA (TEBCO-SA) coming on board as the 14th industry association member of the South African Events...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 27, 2020
IELA, the International Exhibition Logistics Association, hosted an online discussion titled ‘IELA RELOAD Talk 2.3 Bold Leaders’ on 21 October. The panellists represented exhibition industry organisations from Europe and Asia, who shared their...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 19, 2020
Following the announcement that, as of 21 September 2020, events could now take place under strict restrictions, the Restart Expo running over two days between 25 and 26 November will demonstrate the industry’s readiness to start safely hosting...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 11, 2020
Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2-minute video, brought to you by The Planner. This week we look at the launch of the Soweto Industry Chambers and Councils Forum; ONOMO Hotels Group’s COVID-19 protocols; and the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 8, 2020
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and SISO, the Society for Independent Show Organizers, are calling on policymakers and governments around the world to adopt the best policy solutions for both safety and business. “We...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 7, 2020
Yesterday, on 06 October 2020, the Soweto Industry Chambers & Councils Forum was launched at a media event at the Eyethu Lifestyle Centre Mofolo Central Soweto. The Forum was created by the Soweto Industry Chambers & Councils Executive...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 5, 2020
Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2-minute video, brought to you by The Planner. This week we look at the suspension of all operations of cash-strapped South African Airways until funding can be found; the 16th Akwaaba...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 29, 2020
Glenton De Kock, Chief Executive Officer of the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI), shares his thoughts on what next for the business events sector. Glenton De Kock, SAACI CEO Many professionals and attendees will...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 21, 2020
Catch this week’s MICE news highlights, brought to you by The Planner. This week we cover South Africa’s transition to lockdown level 1. This means that, under very strict social distancing and cleanliness protocols, gatherings of up to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 18, 2020
South Africa will move to lockdown Level 1 from Monday, 21 September 2020, which means the rules around hosting public gatherings are set to relax – slightly. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s addressed the nation on Wednesday night, 16 September 2020,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 17, 2020
Be heard and take the African Perspectives on the MICE Industry Report 2020/21 survey! Following the official launch of the inaugural Africa Meetings Industry Day that took place on 9 September, 2020 during the Africa MICE Industry Stakeholders...
