Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 18, 2024
Gabrielle Roland, General Manager of GUSTO Urban Italian Restaurant, part of the Century City Conference Centre and Hotels portfolio, has expertly managed the establishment for nearly three years. Under her leadership, GUSTO has maintained the...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 17, 2024
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Exhibition and Events Association of South Africa (EXSA). This collaboration marks a pivotal step forward in enhancing growth,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 16, 2024
The winners of the prestigious World Travel Market Africa (WTMA) Responsible Tourism Awards were announced at Africa Travel Week 2024 in Cape Town. Bangu Masisi of Transfrontier Parks Destinations unveiled the honourees, celebrating businesses and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 15, 2024
Gallagher Convention Centre takes great pride in the quality of their offering that directly translates into the success for, and satisfaction of, their clients. CEO Charles Wilson is a firm believer in the importance of reinvesting in your...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 12, 2024
Century City Conference Centre & Hotels was awwarded Silver for Positive Climate Impact, at this year’s WTM Responsible Tourism Award, which is currently in full swing in the Mother City at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)....
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 11, 2024
Today marked the commencement of the Responsible Tourism Conference at WTM Africa 2024. A wide array of topics was discussed such as the essence of positive impact tourism and the effects of certification – subjects I plan to explore more...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 10, 2024
Today marked the commencement of the eagerly awaited 2024 WTM Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), an event that, despite my relatively short tenure of over two months as the editor of The Planner Guru, I consider a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 10, 2024
In an effort to streamline and enhance the regulatory framework within South Africa’s burgeoning tourism sector, Patricia de Lille, the Minister of Tourism, has initiated a comprehensive data collection exercise as sanctioned under Section...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 5, 2024
Upon encountering Wild Coast Sun’s Executive Chef, Georgina Hill, one is struck by her authoritative yet collaborative approach to managing her kitchen team. “It’s impossible to succeed on your own – I rely heavily on my team,”...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 2, 2024
From 10 to 12 April 2024, Cape Town will play host to WTM Africa 2024, a pivotal event celebrating its 10th anniversary with a dynamic programme. This year, the spotlight is on the innovative ‘Brain Box’ sessions, designed to foster...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 27, 2024
Entering its second year, City Lodge continues to make significant strides in supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through focused enterprise and supplier development (ESD) and transformation efforts, yielding mutual benefits. The...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 21, 2024
The Woman of Stature Awards is a beacon of recognition for the tireless dedication and passion of female entrepreneurs and business leaders spanning a myriad of industries. Esteemed for its rigorous selection process, the award symbolises not just...