Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 18, 2020
Getting the correct information quickly is essential during the current COVID-19 outbreak, so please take note of the following: Official Toll Free Call Center (24 hours): 0800 029 999 Official WhatsApp Help Service: Send HI to 0600 123 456 on...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 17, 2020
Reed Exhibitions has confirmed that Decorex Durban will be postponed to 19-22 March 2021. This is in line with the advice of local and national health authorities, based on the COVID-19 outbreak. Exhibitors and Buyers are being contacted directly...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 16, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic is disrupting the global exhibition industry. In order to better understand these effects, and to identify best practice for future resilience, an international study has been launched by UFI, the Global Association of the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 16, 2020
This short survey will help the Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) assess the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the events industry. It will take approximately 5-7 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for sharing...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 16, 2020
Today the Minister of Tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, announced the postponement of Africa’s Travel INDABA, which was scheduled to take place at the Durban ICC from 12 to 14 May 2020. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address last night,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 16, 2020
In response to President Ramaphosa declaring a national state of disaster due to the Coronavirus outbreak on Sunday 15 March, the Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) is preparing for discussions with government. To help them...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 16, 2020
On Sunday 15 March 2020, the South African government declared a national state of disaster due to the Coronavirus outbreak. President Cyril Ramaphosa said, “We have decided to take urgent and drastic measures to manage the disease, protect the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 15, 2020
On 13 March, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) published a media release saying that up to 50 million jobs in the travel and tourism industries are at risk due to the Coronavirus. The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 14, 2020
On Thursday 12 March 2020, Emperors Palace launched a new state-of-the-art 20-seater conferencing and meeting venue, the Theodora Boardroom in the Convention Centre. It offers the latest conferencing technology including: two 86-inch 4K interactive...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 13, 2020
The organisers of Africa Travel Week, Reed Exhibitions Africa, have confirmed that the event has been postponed following growing concerns about the global spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). The event, which incorporates World Travel Market Africa...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 11, 2020
Issued 11 March 2020. Every day we learn more about COVID-19. There are knowns and there are unknowns, which at times make one very uncomfortable, to say the least. We are all trying to navigate this uncertain time in which we find ourselves. We do...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 9, 2020
On 04 March 2020, the first case of COVID-19 or Coronavirus was announced in South Africa. At this time, two more cases have been confirmed. What does this mean for the local events industry? Internationally, the response to the Coronavirus...
