Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 25, 2020
ASATA, the Association of Southern African Travel Agents, is calling for a definite date for the reopening of international inbound travel. This information is critical for the travel industry and could ensure its survival. “We appreciate...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 23, 2020
Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2-minute video, brought to you by The Planner Guru. This week we look at the MV Wakashio oil leak off the coast of Mauritius, new appointments at GL events South Africa, the International Air...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 20, 2020
Following President Ramaphosa’s announcement that South Africa would move into alert level 2 of lockdown at midnight on Monday, 17 August 2020, the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs promulgated the new regulations. (You can...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 13, 2020
GL events Group board of directors has announced new top management appointments for GL events South Africa, across the company’s three divisions: Live (event and exhibition infrastructure service solutions); Venue (management of the Johannesburg...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 28, 2020
While the Level 3 lockdown regulations have meant that there is a limitation on gatherings with a maximum of just 50 people, the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) is making the most of its space to be part of the frontline effort in the fight against...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 22, 2020
Since public gatherings were prohibited in mid-March, the technical production and live events industry has ground to a complete standstill. For many businesses this means 100% loss of income for the past five months – and likely for the rest of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 18, 2020
UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has released the July 2020 edition of its Global Barometer research report which reveals the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the global exhibition industry. “While the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 16, 2020
Tsogo Sun Hotels has announced that they are now open for conferences: “We are delighted that our doors are open again, and we are ready to welcome delegates to conferencing that puts their safety alongside our renowned hospitality.” “[W]e...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 13, 2020
As Protea Hotels by Marriott continues to grow its footprint in Africa, the official opening of the Protea Hotel by Marriott Masa Square at the beginning of July signifies the brand’s entry into Botswana. The property is located in Gaborone, in the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 1, 2020
Representing 15 industry associations together with 250 contractors from 40 countries, Brussels-headquartered International Federation of Exhibition & Event Services (IFES) has elected Scan Display’s managing director, Justin Hawes, as its...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 28, 2020
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) has welcomed the amendments made to lockdown level three which make it possible to hold business events. The new regulations were gazetted on Thursday, 25 June 2020, and will take...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jun 10, 2020
On 09 June 2020, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) presented its Tourism Recovery Strategy to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Tourism. The data-driven Tourism Recovery Strategy argues for an earlier phased reopening of...
