Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 7, 2025
Africa’s surf culture is finally getting its day in the sun – big time. In a move that could redefine the future of ocean lifestyle tourism on the continent, South African Tourism has announced its official partnership with the inaugural Surf...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 6, 2025
The PCO Alliance Network commemorated its milestone 20th anniversary with an unforgettable celebration at Loft at Nine in Menlyn, Pretoria. The evening was truly a magical experience, beginning with breathtaking stilt-walking hosts welcoming guests...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 5, 2025
The countdown has officially begun! The Women in MICE Awards 2025 returns on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, and we’re inviting the industry to come together in honour of the incredible women who are shaping and strengthening the business events space in...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 5, 2025
Africa’s inaugural Glamping Expo is set to revolutionise the outdoor tourism and hospitality industry. Scheduled for June 20-21, 2025, the pioneering event will take place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec), uniting innovators, thought...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 5, 2025
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has announced a new two-year strategic partnership with the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES). The agreement, formalised through a Memorandum of...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jun 5, 2025
Excitement is building in Johannesburg as the city gears up to welcome international delegates for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge (www.youthtourismsummit.com). Organisers and host...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 4, 2025
The Ministry of Tourism issued a statement yesterday in light of the recent update by the United States Department of State to its travel advisory for South Africa. It reads as follows: “We respect the sovereign right of all nations to provide...
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...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | May 30, 2025
On 29 May 2025, Niche Partners concluded its flagship MICE Research & Business Development Fellowship with a powerful virtual finale, marking the culmination of a three-month journey to equip emerging professionals across Africa with the...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 29, 2025
The Events Industry Council (EIC) and the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) announced a new collaboration last week to align efforts in three critical areas: advocacy, research, and advancing sustainability and ESG efforts, ensuring maximum...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | May 29, 2025
In an industry built on connection, The Fine Collection’s 60 Minute Virtual Workshop proves that one hour is all it takes to open doors to new business. theplannerguru had the opportunity to attend the May 2025 edition of this dynamic monthly...
