Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 27, 2021
An announcement made this past Wednesday that Comair will once again take to the skies from 01 September 2021 is welcome news for South Africa’s travel industry. Comair, the airline that operates kulula.com and British Airways, has confirmed that...
Aug 26, 2021
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa in March 2020, and the subsequent banning of exhibitions and events, Scan Display has shifted its focus to shopfitting, retail displays, brand activations and large format printing. Scan...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 21, 2021
The Department of Tourism and South African Tourism will, for the first time, host Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit from 19-21 September 2021. The Department of Tourism together with South African Tourism (SA Tourism) has announced that...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 20, 2021
Iconic global transport company, Greyhound, is auctioning off its South African assets next month. After announcing in early February this year that it would be shutting down its services in South Africa, Greyhound, one of the world’s most popular...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 16, 2021
WATCH: From the hottest hotel developments to government approvals, this instalment of The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap is an action-packed update on the latest MICE developments taking place locally, internationally and across the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 4, 2021
Findings that 2020 was the worst year on record for air travel have been confirmed by IATA. Covid-19 has devasted the global economy and left industries such as travel and tourism in tatters. In its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 29, 2021
In a webinar held on 27 July 2021, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa hosted an information session to address the challenges experienced by the business events and hospitality sectors in accessing Unemployment Insurance Fund and...
Jul 28, 2021
The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) is pivoting itself in the most innovative ways, with the introduction of its interactive platform that will bring extraordinary event experiences to life with a click of a button. The CTICC has...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 26, 2021
South Africa’s local events, hospitality and tourism industries may see some reprieve as these sectors are allowed to operate under eased restrictions. In a much-anticipated announcement last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 23, 2021
After merging with Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. II, Cvent has announced that it will become a publicly traded company in a deal that will result in its enterprise valuation at $5.3 billion. In an announcement made this past Friday, Cvent...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 22, 2021
The announcement earlier this week that the Ticketpro Dome would close its doors as a venue on 07 September 2021 has sparked a reaction from the industry. The Planner Guru hears more. On Monday, 19 July 2021, a statement was received by The Planner...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 17, 2021
Now in its 35th year, the International Institute for Peace through Tourism held a family meeting this past Friday. The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) this week held a family meeting to discuss the latest developments...
