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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 16, 2020
If you missed the Africa MICE Summit that took place on 9 September, 2020, you can catch all the highlights here on its YouTube channel. Join organisers Kezy Mukiri from Kenya, Mulemwa Moongwa from Zambia and Nigerian-born Obinna Nwachuya, for this...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 14, 2020
EPFIC 2020 – the 10th Expo Project Fair for International Cooperation (Nanjing, China）2020 – was successfully held from 19 to 21 August in Nanjing Air-hub International Expo Center, where it attracted a record-breaking attendance of 1 300...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2020
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) has reported that, after several months working closely in partnership with the SA Events Council and lobbying Government, a meeting was held with the Minister of Tourism, South...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 10, 2020
After a difficult year for the live events and business tourism sectors, The Planner Guru together with Queen Ramotsehoa, executive coach at the Tsheto Leadership and Coaching Academy, are calling all women mentors-in-the-making in the meetings,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 7, 2020
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has reiterated its commitment to working with all stakeholders within its sector towards a post-COVID recovery – a statement which was backed up by a successful meeting with the Southern African...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2020
While international visitors are still unable to visit New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand has found a novel way for them explore just a few of the attractions the island nation has waiting for them on their return: by taking a meditative audio...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2020
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) represents the international association meetings industry. This year ICCA is hosting its 59th Congress, which will take place from 02 – 03 November 2020 in a new format:...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 4, 2020
As I pen this reflection of my first year with SAACI, I remain mindful of the impact that COVID-19 has had on all of us personally and professionally. I am eternally grateful to all the frontline workers and their families for the continued...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 4, 2020
On Tuesday, 01 September, the PCO Alliance Network in partnership with Focus Rooms, The Capital Hotel Group and Cape Town International Convention Centre staged a 5-venue event, effectively demonstrating that the events industry is ready to open...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 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 positive rebound that short-term accommodation rentals are making as lockdown regulations are eased, while ASATA...
