Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 4, 2021
In this, the first episode of In conversation with…, sponsored by Micro Focus Channel, Boas Chauke, CEO of BOATech, kicks off the series. We speak with Boas about his company and views on security as a discipline. “…you can’t have data privacy...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 1, 2021
Following the HVS and EP Business in Hospitality co-hosted webinar last week, it was revealed that hotel values will likely not make a full return to pre-pandemic levels until 2025. As vaccine rollout programmes gain momentum, with around half the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 30, 2021
After more than 10 years without any tourists, Libya has welcomed back its first international arrivals. Following years of social and political instability that meant Libya was a no-go zone for tourism, the North African country has seen its first...
Oct 29, 2021
The Spier Wine Experience at the Indaba Hotel Tasting Room in Fourways, Johannesburg launched on 21 October. A beguiling piece of the Cape Winelands has arrived right in the heart of Gauteng, complete with a comprehensive array of acclaimed Spier...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 22, 2021
Aerospace and aviation manufacturer, Boeing, sees strong growth potential for Africa’s aviation industry. Earlier this week, Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company and a leading manufacturer of aviation equipment, gave...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 21, 2021
The Radisson Hotel Group is the world’s first hotel group to offer carbon-negative meetings. With more than 400 hotels in its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) portfolio, the Radisson Hotel Group has become the first hotel group in the world to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 15, 2021
In a statement received by theplanner.guru from the PCO Alliance Network earlier this week, it was noted that the body has seen an increasing number of corporates vaccinate their staff. With much of the business world making a strong push towards...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 9, 2021
Following months of lobbying and discussions between South Africa and the UK’s governments, it was announced that South Africa would be removed from the UK’s red list from 11 October 2021. Travellers between South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 6, 2021
The recently concluded FAME Week Africa was an incredible success – we see why. In an African continent first, RX Africa in partnership with the Host City of Cape Town gathered the Film, Arts, Media and Entertainment (FAME) industries from...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2021
For nearly 30 years, The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City has captured hearts and imaginations. Join theplanner.guru as we understand what sets this gem aside. Tucked away in the North West province of South Africa is the Sun City Resort – one...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 3, 2021
WATCH: Welcome back to The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap, with Shanna Jacobsen presenting the latest news highlights from the world of MICE. On the 27th of September, the Department of Health and the British High Commission Pretoria...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 1, 2021
The announcement last night by President Cyril Ramaphosa that South Africa will be moving to lockdown Level 1 has been welcomed by the events industry and nation. As South Africa emerges from the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril...
