Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 26, 2021
South Africa’s local events, hospitality and tourism industries may see some reprieve as these sectors are allowed to operate under eased restrictions. In a much-anticipated announcement last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 17, 2021
Now in its 35th year, the International Institute for Peace through Tourism held a family meeting this past Friday. The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) this week held a family meeting to discuss the latest developments...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 11, 2021
WATCH: From new convention centres to business interruption payouts, this instalment of The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap is an action-packed update on the latest MICE developments taking place locally and across the continent of Africa. ...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 4, 2021
WATCH: The latest in local and international MICE industry developments with The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap, presented by Shanna Jacobsen. For editorial queries, contact Shanna Jacobsen: Shanna.Jacobsen@3smedia.co.za | +27 (0)79 884...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 28, 2021
As South Africa moves to Alert Level 4, all gatherings are off the cards until 11 July 2021. With infections continuing to soar as the Delta variant of Covid-19 drives numbers, South Africa has moved to Alert Level 4 of its risk-adjusted lockdown....
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 20, 2021
From lockdown restrictions to airline deals, and more – this week with The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap, presented by Shanna Jacobsen. For editorial queries, contact Shanna Jacobsen: Shanna.Jacobsen@3smedia.co.za | +27 (0)79 884...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 13, 2021
In an official ceremony that took place over the weekend, the Africa Tourism Board has been welcomed as it establishes its headquarters in the Kingdom of Eswatini. African Tourism Board chairman, Cuthbert Ncube, was in the Kingdom of Eswatini to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 5, 2021
Watch the latest MICE industry highlights in a quick 2-minute video, presented by Shanna Jacobsen and brought to you by The Planner Guru – from a landmark court ruling to the launch of an exciting industry report – this, and more, in...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 28, 2021
Watch the latest MICE industry highlights in a quick 2-minute video, presented by Shanna Jacobsen and brought to you by The Planner Guru. This week, we share the latest in hotel and airline deals, and more. For editorial queries, contact Shanna...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 24, 2021
Sisa Ntshona, the current CEO of South African Tourism, has opted to step down from his position at the end of May. In a media release received late last week by theplanner.guru’s news team, it has been revealed that Sisa Ntshona intends to step...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 22, 2021
Portman Square Limited has signed a deal with Marriott International for the debut of Four Points Sheraton in Kampala, Uganda. Marriott International has signed an agreement with Portman Square Limited to establish the Four Points by Sheraton brand...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 14, 2021
Cisco has announced that it intends to acquire Socio Labs Inc. This will result in the creation of a potent hybrid eventing solution. On Wednesday, tech conglomerate Cisco announced its intent to acquire Socio Lab Inc. – a four-year-old event...
