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 | Dec 14, 2021
On 14 December 2021, SITE Africa together with its counterparts from the SA Events Council and other members of the business tourism and MICE industry, hosted the T&Cs and Other Contracting Quagmires webinar to unpack the perils and pitfalls of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 9, 2021
During a media briefing held yesterday, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) unpacked its performance over the past year and issued a call to governments across the globe to follow the advice of the World Health Organization...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 19, 2021
South African Airways, which recently resumed operations after months of being grounded, has made some changes to the destinations it flies to in Africa. After reporting that South African Airways (SAA) had successfully resumed flights in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 14, 2021
Ora Developers, an Egyptian-headquartered property developer, has revealed plans to invest $1 billion in growing its presence in Africa. Naguib Sawiris, the chairman and CEO billionaire of luxury property development company, Ora Developers,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 30, 2021
After more than 10 years without any tourists, Libya has welcomed back its first international arrivals. Following years of social and political instability that meant Libya was a no-go zone for tourism, the North African country has seen its first...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 9, 2021
Following months of lobbying and discussions between South Africa and the UK’s governments, it was announced that South Africa would be removed from the UK’s red list from 11 October 2021. Travellers between South Africa and the United Kingdom (UK)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 4, 2021
For nearly 30 years, The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City has captured hearts and imaginations. Join theplanner.guru as we understand what sets this gem aside. Tucked away in the North West province of South Africa is the Sun City Resort – one...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 25, 2021
On Thursday, 23 September 2021, South African Airways took to the skies – more than one year after it was grounded. South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways (SAA), has announced that it has resumed flights after what has been a very...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 23, 2021
Following numerous discussions and pleas by South Africa’s government to its European counterparts, the UK travel ban remains firmly in place. South Africans travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) will continue to be subjected to costly and lengthy...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 19, 2021
After an incredible build-up, the tourism sector can look forward to a highly engaging and invigorating experience at Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit – here’s what’s in store! Africa’s Travel & Tourism Summit 2021 – Programme If...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 17, 2021
Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit is looking forward to the revitalisation and recovery of the tourism industry post-Covid-19. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, those wishing to travel could only look towards domestic destinations, and even...
