Mar 5, 2025
In this its 40th anniversary year, City Lodge Hotels is proud to announce that it has achieved Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 status as of 4 March 2025. This exciting development – the first time the group has achieved...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Feb 28, 2025
Meetings Africa 2025, held from 24 to 26 February at the Sandton Convention Centre, cemented its status as the premier platform for Africa’s business events sector. With an expanded trade floor, a record number of exhibitors, and thought-provoking...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 14, 2025
Culinary tourism remains one of the hottest trends across the globe, with travellers – both young and old – actively seeking authentic foodie experiences, hands-on workshops and cooking classes, gastronomic tours, and new dining destinations. So...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Dec 17, 2024
The Incentive Planner explores why South Africa is the ultimate choice for incentive travel, highlighting the pivotal role of the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) in elevating and supporting incentive travel programmes. Incentive...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 2, 2024
In its latest communication, the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) has issued a call to the industry to join “Many Voices, One Message” movement known as The Iceberg 2.0. Industry leaders co-created The Iceberg in 2017 as a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 28, 2024
The Trevor Noah Tourism Campaign for South Africa has come in third place for the Best Country Promotion Film at the 2024 World Tourism Film Awards. The event took place in Valencia, Spain, on November 27. The campaign was driven by the Tourism...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 27, 2024
Registration for one of Africa’s flagship travel events, World Travel Market (WTM) Africa, is now open. Taking place in Cape Town from April 9-11, 2025, WTM Africa brings together leaders in leisure tourism, luxury travel, LGBTQ+ travel,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 27, 2024
During an online session held on November 14, the exhibition industry’s top leaders came together to discuss the business benefits of integrating sustainability into organisational strategies. In-person interactions remain one of the most effective...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 21, 2024
What do luxury travellers want out of their experiences? While opulent, five-star experiences won’t disappear any time soon, immersive experiences that connect travellers to local people, culture, and nature are seeing a growing demand. “The idea...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 18, 2024
The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) continues its commitment to make a difference in its surrounding communities through a series of outreach initiatives. The CSIR ICC has been contributing to capacity pipeline development by...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Nov 18, 2024
Sun City is the crown jewel among Sun International’s portfolio of gems. Meetings talks to GM Brett Hoppé about the resort’s exciting conferencing prospects. A visit to Sun City is always highly anticipated by both business and leisure tourists,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 15, 2024
The South African Tourism Services Association’s (SATSA) Gauteng year-end function, hosted at the Indaba Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre’s Tasting Room on November 14, featured insightful speeches from David Frost, CEO of SATSA, and Rachel Nxele,...
