Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2020
Reviving the tourism industry in the wake of COVID-19 requires creativity and collaboration, both of which are at the heart of the Support Stellenbosch drive to encourage locals to experience and share their town the same way a tourist would. “As...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2020
While international visitors are still unable to visit New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand has found a novel way for them explore just a few of the attractions the island nation has waiting for them on their return: by taking a meditative audio...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2020
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) represents the international association meetings industry. This year ICCA is hosting its 59th Congress, which will take place from 02 – 03 November 2020 in a new format:...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2020
After five long months of lockdown, Sun City Resort reopened its doors to the public on Wednesday, 02 September. The staff, who were elated to be able to return to work again, marked the occasion with the Jerusalema dance challenge. WATCH: Sun City...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 4, 2020
September is tourism month, so it’s fitting that Africa Travel Week (ATW) is launching its virtual Meetings & Masterclasses now to connect African tourism products with global buyers. ATW comprises World Travel Market Africa (WTM),...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 4, 2020
As I pen this reflection of my first year with SAACI, I remain mindful of the impact that COVID-19 has had on all of us personally and professionally. I am eternally grateful to all the frontline workers and their families for the continued...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 4, 2020
On Tuesday, 01 September, the PCO Alliance Network in partnership with Focus Rooms, The Capital Hotel Group and Cape Town International Convention Centre staged a 5-venue event, effectively demonstrating that the events industry is ready to open...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 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 positive rebound that short-term accommodation rentals are making as lockdown regulations are eased, while ASATA...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 2020
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is conducting ongoing “Global Recovery Project” research in partnership with live events research specialists Explori, supported by the Society for Independent Show Organizers (SISO). 79% of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 2020
Touch Down Travel Tech (TDTT), an integrated tourism technology solution business, has launched its one-stop revenue and digital distribution platform for accommodation called Scopic. Scopic CEO Adelbert Retief says, “Revenue management for any...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 26, 2020
According to the World Trade Organization, without the necessary knowledge resources, a destination’s attempt to build, maintain or manage its competitiveness is likely to be limited. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought all destinations to the start...
Aug 25, 2020
Written by Mike Lord, the founder of Alliance Venues & Facilities Management, Interim Chair of the Event Safety Council and Member of the South African Events Council. The hardest choice we are needing to make today is choosing lives over...
