Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 21, 2024
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) successfully concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today, where it introduced the new board members for 2024/2025. The newly appointed board, comprising professionals from diverse...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 19, 2024
South African companies are rapidly abandoning the DIY approach to corporate travel, realising that sending employees off into the “wild” without proper guidance is akin to sending them down Johannesburg’s notorious pothole-infested roads in a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 18, 2024
Conferencing is undergoing rapid change as customer expectations for ‘unusual’ experiences transform the sector. At a recent meeting of professional conference organisers, key role-players discussed trends shaping the industry and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 13, 2024
“The world is facing a set of risks that feel both wholly new and eerily familiar.” That sobering line from the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report sums up the turbulence hitting the globe – geopolitical conflicts, climate calamities, social...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 13, 2024
As the world emerges from the pandemic, the Travel and Tourism (T&T) sector is poised for a significant rebound, with international tourist arrivals expected to reach pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024. The latest Travel & Tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 12, 2024
This morning, I had the pleasure of attending SAITEX, Africa’s Big 7, and the Hotel and Hospitality Expo for the first time. Held at the Sandton Convention Centre, the event was a dynamic blend of three major conferences running...
