Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 21, 2023
Industry leaders gathered at WTM Africa to discuss the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), where they acknowledged the significant benefits to be gained from the agreement while unpacking the major roadblocks that are hindering its...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 20, 2023
Nice Uwase, commercial director of the Kigali Convention Centre Following the launch of the Rwanda Convention Bureau (rcb.rw) in 2014, and the construction of the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC, www.kcc.rw) which was completed in 2016, Rwanda has...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 19, 2023
The media statement released by Minister Patricia De Lille on 19 April 2023: On 6 April 2023, I wrote a letter to the then chairperson of the SA Tourism Board, Dr Thozamile Botha asking for representation on why I should not dissolve the Board in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 19, 2023
In 2013, both the Century City Conference Centre and Century City Hotel were first conceptualized by the Rabie Property Group to complement the fast developments within Cape Town’s newest and most vibrant precinct, Century City. Left to right: Gary...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 17, 2023
Much attention is given to the economic significance of exhibitions, both in terms of being crucial contributors to economic growth and job creation around the world. The latest projections position this powerhouse industry to be worth more than...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 11, 2023
Air travel and tourism continue to grow globally, and are close to attaining pre-pandemic figures. However, several new trends are emerging in this recovery phase. The Planner Guru identifies four air travel trends that could help to support the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 4, 2023
WTM Africa 2023 opened its doors at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 03 April 2023 to welcome over 5 000 registered visitors. They will have access to 577 exhibitors from 49 new countries, 200 expert speakers and over 80 hours of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 29, 2023
Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille Yesterday, the new Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, and various tourism role players gathered with the media at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban to officially start...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 28, 2023
According to Corporate Traveller, 88% of the global business travel sector believes addressing climate change is their top priority, while 78% of travel managers worldwide expect their corporate travellers to embark on more business trips in 2023...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 21, 2023
ASATA (The Association of Southern African Travel Agents) has launched a non-profit business incubator for its members in order to further strengthen and streamline the tourism sector’s B-BBEE transformation agenda in an impactful manner as it...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 10, 2023
The 17th edition of Meetings Africa – the leading business tourism event for the continent, owned by South African Tourism – took place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 27 February to 01 March 2023. The Meetings team was onsite to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 27, 2023
BONDay – the Business Opportunities Networking Day – took place at the Sandton Convention Centre, marking the unofficial start to Meetings Africa 2023. Quality Connections The BONDay Educational Sessions started with Themba Mzilikazi...
