Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 30, 2024
When it comes to managing large-scale events, Barmotion shines as a premier hospitality solutions partner. Their recent success at Electra Mining Africa, where they expertly managed 22 stands, is a testament to their commitment to quality and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 28, 2023
The Tourism Sentiment Index (TSI) is an online sentiment-tracking tool provided by Destination Think, a group that combines strategy, data, and creative communications to lead the world in destination marketing innovation. Here SA Tourism unpacks...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 6, 2023
Leading tourism associations of South Africa – ASATA, FEDHASA, SATSA, SAVRALA, and SAACI – are standing together in full support of Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille and the constructive approach she has taken to engage the private sector since...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 25, 2023
Following its recent acquisition of Meetings magazine, 4Mal Media Management has signed new media partnerships with nine well-known and respected leading event industry associations. They are: AIPC – the International Association of Convention...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 26, 2023
Are you ready for Meetings Africa 2023? With only a month until the show kicks off with its Business Opportunity Networking Day (BONDay), on 27 February, you had better register now if you haven’t already. There is much to look forward to, all of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 20, 2022
United Airlines first direct flight from Washington/Dulles hub to Cape Town International Airport touched down on 18 November, marking the first-ever nonstop service between these two cities. Going forwards, United will fly this route three-times...
Nov 14, 2022
Devi Paulsen-Abbott, Chair of AAXO and Vice President of dmg events Byline: Devi Paulsen-Abbott, Chair of the African Association of Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and Vice President of dmg events. Trend #1: Quality over quantity Whilst foot traffic...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2022
According to the 2021 Travel and Tourism Development Index, which the World Economic Forum released in May 2022, South Africa’s ranks 112/117 in Safety and Security globally. This dismal scoring is damaging to South Africa’s society at large, while...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 10, 2022
Delta Air Lines is increasing its flight capacity to South Africa with the introduction of a seasonal ‘triangular’ route from Atlanta-Johannesburg-Cape Town-Atlanta. The four-times-weekly route will start on 02 December, providing nonstop service...
Aug 24, 2022
MSC Cruises has seen a steady year-on-year increase in the South African MICE cruising market. This can be attributed to a growing number of companies and agents becoming aware of its great value-for-money and the convenience cruising offers. Some...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 15, 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its data for passenger air travel in June 2022. Based on Revenue Passenger Kilometres (RPKs) – which is the standard measure for air travel demand – total air traffic in June 2022 was...
Jul 26, 2022
Loadshedding, inflation and the rising cost of living is hitting small business owners in South Africa hard. Oz Desai, GM Corporate Traveller, weighs in. With little or no cash to spare, many SMEs are reconsidering their business travel needs,...
