Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 18, 2020
Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic is a joint venture partnership between Liam Tomlin’s Chefs Warehouse and the unique Cape Town boutique hotel Tintswalo Atlantic. The new restaurant will open on Monday, 2 November 2020, serving lunch and dinner...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 15, 2020
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has announced that it’s 2020 Global Congress will be a digital-only event. The theme of the event is ‘Resilience’, and it will take place from 16 – 19 November 2020. “Quality...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 15, 2020
Travel Forward Virtual is a conference for the global travel technology industry. It will be live-streamed over three days, from 9 – 11 November 2020, and is free to attend. The theme for the event is: “Resilience, Innovation, Response”. While much...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 11, 2020
Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2-minute video, brought to you by The Planner. This week we look at the launch of the Soweto Industry Chambers and Councils Forum; ONOMO Hotels Group’s COVID-19 protocols; and the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 10, 2020
During this action-packed hour that took place on 7 October 2020, we understand the role Women in MICE play within driving sustainability in the business events sector, both from a greening and socioeconomic perspective. Moderated by Message...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 10, 2020
According to statistics from the Institute for Applied Positive Research, 97% of survey participants said having a trip planned made them happy. To provide travellers with an experience post lockdown or one that they can enjoy now in the comfort of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 9, 2020
Following the reopening of borders for international travel, FCM Travel Solutions says that South African business travellers have started travelling into Africa while adopting a wait-and-see approach for other international destinations....
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 8, 2020
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and SISO, the Society for Independent Show Organizers, are calling on policymakers and governments around the world to adopt the best policy solutions for both safety and business. “We...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 8, 2020
G Adventures ran a survey among 4 236 travellers across the UK and Ireland to better understand what travel trends to expect post-pandemic. They found that 32% of respondents intend to take their next trip with multiple friends and / or family...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 7, 2020
Yesterday, on 06 October 2020, the Soweto Industry Chambers & Councils Forum was launched at a media event at the Eyethu Lifestyle Centre Mofolo Central Soweto. The Forum was created by the Soweto Industry Chambers & Councils Executive...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 5, 2020
Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2-minute video, brought to you by The Planner. This week we look at the suspension of all operations of cash-strapped South African Airways until funding can be found; the 16th Akwaaba...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2020
South Africa reopened its borders for international travel on 01 October 2020, as part of the relaxed rules in level 1 of lockdown. The decision has been widely welcomed by the tourism and business events sectors, both of which rely on...
