Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 4, 2022
Various announcements show a strong pipeline of MICE projects for the continent. theplanner.guru reveals the most active hotspots. After two years of depleted activity within Africa’s MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 31, 2022
WATCH: After 64% of conferences and 36% of tradeshows between April and December 2020 were either cancelled, postponed or went hybrid, the South Africa National Convention Bureau’s Open Doors campaign is working to promote the country as an...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 29, 2022
Destination South Africa: Your next business travel and event opportunity! From vast economic potential in key sectors such as life sciences and manufacturing to incredible natural and cultural assets, South Africa has it all. Read how the South...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 28, 2022
WATCH: Hot economic prospects for Destination South Africa, and new and exciting developments on the horizon for Africa! After 64% of conferences and 36% of tradeshows between April and December 2020 were either cancelled, postponed or went hybrid,...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 25, 2022
How the South Africa National Convention Bureau is unlocking economic opportunity… For more information on this campaign, watch the video, below RELATEDWhere are South Africa’s economic hotspots?Profiling South Africa as an ideal destination...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 29, 2021
During last night’s address by President Cyril Ramaphosa, he spoke extensively on South Africa’s detection of the latest variant of Covid-19, Omicron, and criticised nations that implemented immediate travel bans against South Africa, with...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 15, 2021
WATCH: With several exciting announcements, this week’s not-to-be-missed episode of The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap is a showcase of an industry on the move and one that is open for business! Â The Events Industry Council, an...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 30, 2021
After more than 10 years without any tourists, Libya has welcomed back its first international arrivals. Following years of social and political instability that meant Libya was a no-go zone for tourism, the North African country has seen its first...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 19, 2021
After an incredible build-up, the tourism sector can look forward to a highly engaging and invigorating experience at Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit – here’s what’s in store! Africa’s Travel & Tourism Summit 2021 – Programme If...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 17, 2021
Africa’s Travel and Tourism Summit is looking forward to the revitalisation and recovery of the tourism industry post-Covid-19. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, those wishing to travel could only look towards domestic destinations, and even...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 12, 2021
WATCH: An exciting news round-up of the latest deals and developments taking place across the length and breadth of MICE – from government lobbying by our local events sector as a whole, to major MoUs to position Africa as a leading global...
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 9, 2021
After announcing registrations are now open, the organisers of the Africa Travel & Tourism Summit have revealed what is upcoming on the agenda. 40 topics, two days, one continent – The Journey to Re-Awakening has kicked off as Africa’s Travel...
