The South Africa is Travel Ready Collective, supported by the Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA), will be hosting an insightful discussion with the Airline Association of Southern Africa (AASA), Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA), Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways about the importance of aviation and airlift for South Africa’s inbound tourism, […]

Chat'rTV and Chat'rBOX are excited to announce a brand new free webinar series Reboot Your Biz which is launching on the Wednesday, 16 September 2020. The series is aimed at SME business, entrepreneurs and self employed business owners in the Meetings, Tourism and Hospitality sector. Episode 1.0 in the series kicks off with a pitch […]

Exhibitions are resuming in a growing number of European countries – with more opening their doors in September and October. Research shows that exhibitors and visitors are keen to return to the show floor to reconnect and to rebuild their businesses, however there is understandably many frightened customers who are hesitant to make the step. […]

Skift Global Forum 2020 — the flagship global conference on the business of travel — will take place as an online International conference this year. In 2020, the “Global” really lives up to its promise, with a live broadcast on Eastern Timezone and on-demand access the day after and onwards. The Forum will feature talks […]

After the celebration that followed the announcement that South Africa will be reopening its borders comes the next question; "Now what?" Join the South Africa is Travel Ready PR & Communications Collective for a frank discussion with Tourism Leaders from leading tourism associations and organisation in South Africa on what the next steps are as […]

Have you been searching for ideas to make your next virtual event truly spectacular? Are you looking for tips and tricks to run a smooth online event experience for your attendees? Not sure which platforms will be best suited for your type of event? Look no further, as we showcase ideas, tips, and tricks from […]

Join the likes of Laurika Rauch, Stuart Taylor, Sunday Kelechi, Jan Braai and the Stellenbosch University Choir at 7PM on Heritage Day (24 September) during the virtual Stellenbosch on Stage taking place online. “Stellenbosch is a town that stands together. We’ve seen that more than ever during this pandemic… Now, we take that solidarity a […]

Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, Chief Operating Officer at City Lodge Hotel Group, is excited to participate in the e-Food & Hospitality Next Africa Summit taking place online on Monday, 28 September 2020. Join Lindiwe in discussion with Nonkqubela Silulwane, Chief Director: Research and Knowledge Management in the Department of Tourism; Lee Zama, CEO Fedhasa; Lee-Anne Bac, Director […]

With 38 confirmed exhibitors (see here for the full list), the first Spotlight on Virtual TravelExpo #spotlightvirtual that takes place on 30 September has been met with a strong uptake from African suppliers. Travel trade buyers can now book their spot and network with exhibitors representing hotel and resort groups, airlines, tour operators, tourism organisations, […]

In many ways, technology has been a lifeline during the pandemic, keeping us connected while we maintain a physical distance from one another. But in other ways it has been a transition that we have not been prepared for, leaving many suffering from burnout, anxiety, depression and webinar fatigue. The South African Depression and Anxiety […]

Join global industry experts on leadership during turbulent times brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinar will explore: How and why the COVID-19 crisis will alter hospitality businesses in future. How can hospitality leaders build resilience against field-altering events in future? e.g. business model innovation, sustainability, etc. How can we better deal with leadership […]