Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 28, 2023
As more companies have embraced hybrid and remote work arrangements, the need for conference and meeting venues that foster connections among colleagues has grown. What does this mean for conference venues? Premier Hotel & Resorts report that,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 28, 2023
Globally, hotels account for approximately 1% of global carbon dioxide emissions – or the equivalent to powering 45.7 million homes for a year! Meanwhile, FCM’s recent white paper The heat is on for corporate travel to be more sustainable...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 26, 2023
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES), a signatory of the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge, has committed to measuring and offsetting the carbon footprint of all future IFES events. The upcoming IFES Masterclass 2023,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 20, 2023
The much-anticipated MINT Resorts the Blyde Hotel is officially opening this weekend, and accommodation bookings are now open. Based in East Pretoria, MINT Resorts the Blyde is a luxurious lifestyle estate. In addition to the hotel and residential...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 20, 2023
South Africa will soon boast not one but two Club Med properties in KwaZulu-Natal, offering their all-inclusive packages to the local MICE market. The R2 billion Club Med Tinley development of both properties – a beach resort and a safari lodge –...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 14, 2023
Congratulations to the following event industry professionals who were elected to CEPA’s council following an online voting process from 4 to 8 September 2023: Rudi van der Vyver (Chair) Mulemwa Moongwa (Vice Chair) Chad Botha Glenn van Eck Lisa...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 13, 2023
The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) hosted its second Leadership Conference at Sun City from 6-8 September 2023, which saw stakeholders from the public and private sectors come together, as well as dignitaries, guests, and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 7, 2023
Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille and Airbnb released a joint media statement announcing the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Tourism and Airbnb to enhance inclusive tourism growth. The MoU was signed on 29 August, and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 7, 2023
FlySafair has announced new flight routes between Harare, Livingstone, Victoria Falls and Maputo. This expansion doesn’t only offer South Africa travellers’ greater convenience; it also promises to make these bucket list destinations more...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 5, 2023
On 31 August 2023, Cape Town Helicopters, part of the Explore Collection, unveiled a new hangar and products at the iconic V&A Waterfront Heliport in Cape Town. These upgrades promise a new dimension of adventure and luxury travel in the Cape,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 2023
In a world increasingly questioning age-old stereotypes, the travel industry is now asking: What do women travellers really want? The age-old stereotype of great men exploring the world makes up the historical narrative of travel, from Marco Polo...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 30, 2023
In a statement released to the media yesterday, Minister Patricia de Lille shared an update on the progress made so far by the National Tourism Safety Forum (NTSF). The NTSF is a private-public partnership, bringing together all Tourism MECs, the...
