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 | Oct 4, 2020
South Africa reopened its borders for international travel on 01 October 2020, as part of the relaxed rules in level 1 of lockdown. The decision has been widely welcomed by the tourism and business events sectors, both of which rely on...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 1, 2020
Following a range of upgrades and improvements recently made to the property, the Wild Coast Sun beachfront resort has been upgraded to four stars in the hotel category by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). “Even during...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 1, 2020
Sun International’s iconic entertainment hub, The Boardwalk, opened two decades ago. It was Port Elizabeth’s first legal casino and entertainment centre, which millions of people have since visited. “We gave thousands of our people a place to be...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 1, 2020
The tourism industry took up the #JerusalemaChallenge in response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call. From coast-to-coast, and everywhere in between, those who work in this sector rose to the challenge – showing their resilience and passion, while...
