Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 3, 2025
With the industry celebrating Global Exhibitions Day on June 4, 2025, an independent index for the most engaged expos and trade shows on social media has been launched, using metrics and data extracted from public profiles on Facebook. The ExpoX...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 2, 2025
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed South Africa’s travel and tourism sector is projected to reach a major milestone this year, set to support more jobs than ever before, but wider data points to a sector still...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 23, 2025
Recent headlines sparked by a widely publicised exchange between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa have reignited international focus on crime in South Africa. Unfortunately, much of the coverage has leaned...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2025
South African Airways is making a calculated bet on proximity. At Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, the airline announced its plans to significantly expand its domestic and regional footprint. Johannesburg-George flights will resume in April 2026. East...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 13, 2025
With diplomatic ties between the US and South Africa under pressure this year, SA passport holders are feeling more than a little apprehensive about travel to the States – and more specifically, being put on the next flight home even with a valid...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Apr 25, 2025
Meet Stellenbosch is more than an event, it is a celebration of people, place and purpose. Driven by the partnership between the Central Events and Conferencing Office (CECO) and Visit Stellenbosch, this initiative not only showcases Stellenbosch’s...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Feb 28, 2025
Meetings Africa 2025, held from 24 to 26 February at the Sandton Convention Centre, cemented its status as the premier platform for Africa’s business events sector. With an expanded trade floor, a record number of exhibitors, and thought-provoking...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Feb 12, 2025
Whether planning a high-powered business conference, intimate strategy session, or incentive getaway, Premier Hotels & Resorts’ remarkable facilities and unparalleled service at the most scenic locations ensure events are flawlessly executed....
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 5, 2025
New research from CGA by NIQ has revealed that South African consumers place significant importance on exceptional service and value when choosing where to dine and drink. The findings from the On-Premise User Survey (OPUS) conducted amongst...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 24, 2025
Donald Trump is back in the White House, and if there’s one thing we know about his presidency, it rarely goes unnoticed. From sweeping policy changes to bold decisions that ripple across industries, his time in office always has a way of shaking...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Dec 17, 2024
The Incentive Planner explores why South Africa is the ultimate choice for incentive travel, highlighting the pivotal role of the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) in elevating and supporting incentive travel programmes. Incentive...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 6, 2024
In light of the strike action by South African Airways (SAA) pilots that commenced on Thursday, December 5, Flight Centre Travel Group has advised passengers to take proactive steps. The strike will affect all SAA-operated flights on major domestic...
