Mar 16, 2022
South Africa’s amazing variety of venues and destinations, diverse offerings and unforgettable experiences always exceeds expectations. South Africa’s excellent track record in international events has seen it host meetings such as...
Mar 15, 2022
When you visit South Africa, we’ll open more than our doors… We’ll open eyes. Open minds. We’ll unlock opportunities for growth… For learning… For life. RELATEDDestination South Africa: Your next business travel and event...
Mar 14, 2022
South Africa is a top contender as a destination. theplanner.guru understands why the world should consider the country for its next business event and travel experience. If you’re looking to host a health conference, doesn’t it make sense to host...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 11, 2022
As the world starts recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic and recouping its economic losses, the manufacturing sector is positioning South Africa as an ideal investment opportunity. Watch how South African Tourism and its official business arm, the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 10, 2022
South Africa has sectors that contribute to the gross domestic product. Of these, life sciences faced major challenges during the lockdown. The pandemic inadvertently showcased South Africa’s ability to respond to a changing global landscape...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 16, 2022
With several new living and working trends catalysed by the Covid-19 pandemic, aparthotels are paving the way forward for a new lifestyle trend in South Africa. The opening of the Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank was reason for much excitement...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 28, 2022
Throughout the lockdown, City Lodge Hotel Group has staggered the opening of its properties to ensure its operation does not take strain. This strategy has ensured the group is able to not only stay afloat but retain and preserve its assets. Nearly...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 12, 2022
With all efforts being made to save the embattled SA Express, the announcement that the airline’s liquidation hearing will be moved to 04 July 2022 has been welcomed. After nearly four years in which it has faced major instability, the news that...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 6, 2022
Launching in February 2022, the voco Johannesburg Rosebank hotel will make an official debut in Africa when it opens its doors next month. Guests can look forward to experiencing the much-anticipated opening of the voco Johannesburg Rosebank, an...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 7, 2021
South Africa’s Department of Tourism has gazetted its approved norms and standards for the tourism sector in the context of Covid-19 and other related pandemics. On 03 December 2021, Minister of Tourism, Lindiwe Sisulu signed, under Section 7(1) of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 4, 2021
During a time when popular destinations are ramping up to receive an influx of visitors, travel bans against several African countries will mean these nations will miss out on much-needed tourism spend. Following the detection and reporting of the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 3, 2021
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport was recently named the Best Luxury Airport Hotel in Africa at The World Luxury Awards – theplanner.guru sees what makes it stand out from the rest. It is with great pride and excitement that stakeholders and staff at...