Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 7, 2021
South African insurers Guardrisk and Santam have finally committed to pay out business interruption insurance claims arising from the pandemic. This follows three separate court cases – one against Santam by Ma-Afrika Hotels and The Stellenbosch...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 15, 2020
In an address to the nation last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new Lockdown Level 1 regulations as South Africa heads into its second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We have to recognise that the more we travel, the greater the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 11, 2020
Herman Swart Sun International’s property, The Maslow, reopened in October after six months of closure due to Covid-19. Herman Swart, General Manager, shares his experience working in the hotel industry during this lockdown period. “The most...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 11, 2020
Mike Lysko Flock Eventing Platform, a local company that offers digital solutions for the events industry, is strategically expanding its international presence and will open its Lisbon, Portugal, office in January 2021. Mike Lysko, Founder and CEO...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 10, 2020
The Cape Milner, a boutique hotel in Cape Town’s leafy Tamboerskloof suburb, will reopen on 15 December with enticing packages and promotions for both day visitors and overnight stays. The property has been newly upgraded and the team have been...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2020
Samuel Nassimov Premier Hotels & Resorts has invested R380 million in a new development on Umhlanga Ridge, Durban, overlooking the Indian Ocean. The property will feature a 4-Star Premier Hotel, which is set to open in February 2021, a 3-Star...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2020
The Ticketpro Dome has unveiled its latest offering: The Ticketpro Dome Hybrid Studio. This permanent studio at The Ticketpro Dome Conference and Events Venue delivers a fully integrated solution, from live streaming to 100% virtual events, and can...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2020
British Airways, operated by Comair, has restarted its domestic services as of today. It will serve the same domestic routes it did prior to lockdown, except for the Port Elizabeth to Durban route which is scheduled to restart in early 2021....
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 7, 2020
Spier Wine Farm is hosting Constellations this month, a theatrical performance conceptualised by internationally acclaimed theatre director and playwright Brett Bailey. This unusual performance piece will take guests on a literal and narrative...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 7, 2020
Sun International announced today (07 December 2020) that it has sold its Carousel Casino license, subject to receiving regulatory approval. A regulatory application has been submitted to the North West Gambling Board and this will now follow due...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 7, 2020
Design Indaba has announced that its annual design conference and event will not take place in February. Instead it will use 2021 to strategise for 2022, which will include planning and executing several Do Tank projects and working on Design...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 6, 2020
The Business Events sector for Tourism New Zealand has released research findings which reveal that New Zealanders now put greater value on face-to-face meetings – with 97% of the 125 surveyed organisations* saying they are planning to hold a...
