Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 4, 2022
The past two years have resulted in significant losses for the global airline industry, with Kenya Airways being no exception. After announcing significant losses during the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, it has been revealed Kenya Airways (KQ)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 18, 2022
The past two years have shown us that the power of collaboration can get us through anything. theplanner.guru talks to Walk for Love founder, Toni Ukachukwu. No-one can deny the collective personal and professional difficulties we have faced over...
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 | Nov 20, 2021
The White House has announced that US President Joe Biden will host leaders from across Africa for the Second US-Africa Leaders Summit next year. According to a statement by The White House made on 19 November 2021, President Joe Biden...
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 | Nov 5, 2021
The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, will play host to the Intra African Trade Fair 2021 between 15-21 November. As industries navigate the challenges of conducting business in a pandemic era, we are...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 1, 2021
Following the HVS and EP Business in Hospitality co-hosted webinar last week, it was revealed that hotel values will likely not make a full return to pre-pandemic levels until 2025. As vaccine rollout programmes gain momentum, with around half the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 22, 2021
Aerospace and aviation manufacturer, Boeing, sees strong growth potential for Africa’s aviation industry. Earlier this week, Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company and a leading manufacturer of aviation equipment, gave...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 9, 2021
After announcing registrations are now open, the organisers of the Africa Travel & Tourism Summit have revealed what is upcoming on the agenda. 40 topics, two days, one continent – The Journey to Re-Awakening has kicked off as Africa’s Travel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 8, 2021
#cocreateDESIGN FESTIVAL will take place from 20-23 September 2021 as a hybrid event with small in-person gatherings and site tours accompanied by widely accessible online streaming options. An initiative of the Mission Network of the Kingdom of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 6, 2021
Ridge Nest Hotel, a luxury hotel based in Akuapem Ridge in Ghana, has launched an initiative to promote ecotourism in the West African nation. In a bid to preserve and generate tourism around Ghana’s natural assets, Ridge Nest Hotel, a luxury hotel...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 2, 2021
Boeing has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopian Airlines to develop the largest aviation hub in Africa. Earlier this week, Ethiopian Airlines announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Boeing to develop...
