Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 20, 2021
Iconic global transport company, Greyhound, is auctioning off its South African assets next month. After announcing in early February this year that it would be shutting down its services in South Africa, Greyhound, one of the world’s most popular...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 13, 2021
Following a delay in receiving its Air Operator Certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Green Africa Airways had to stall its services. It made its first inaugural flight on 12 August 2021. Nigeria’s newest airline, Green...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 7, 2021
Following a cabinet reshuffle and the appointment of Lindiwe Sisulu as the new Minister of Tourism, South Africa’s local hospitality sector can look forward to renewed prospects and growth opportunities. In communication shared with The Planner...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 6, 2021
As part of the SA Events Council’s policy to rotate its leadership every six months, the Council will, this August, welcome its new chair and vice-chair. This August, Ellen Oosthuizen, PCO Alliance chairperson, will hand over the SA Events Council...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 4, 2021
Findings that 2020 was the worst year on record for air travel have been confirmed by IATA. Covid-19 has devasted the global economy and left industries such as travel and tourism in tatters. In its latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS)...
Shanna Jacobsen | Aug 1, 2021
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Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 29, 2021
In a webinar held on 27 July 2021, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa hosted an information session to address the challenges experienced by the business events and hospitality sectors in accessing Unemployment Insurance Fund and...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 24, 2021
City Lodge will reportedly sell four of its hotels in East Africa, including one in Tanzania and three in Kenya. In its most recent move, City Lodge is reportedly selling its assets in East Africa to several subsidiaries of Actis, a UK-based...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 23, 2021
After merging with Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. II, Cvent has announced that it will become a publicly traded company in a deal that will result in its enterprise valuation at $5.3 billion. In an announcement made this past Friday, Cvent...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 23, 2021
Noting the devastating impact on the travel and tourism sector, the TBCSA has issued a call to the government to ease lockdown restrictions. After facing a difficult path in its recovery, the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors were dealt a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 22, 2021
The announcement earlier this week that the Ticketpro Dome would close its doors as a venue on 07 September 2021 has sparked a reaction from the industry. The Planner Guru hears more. On Monday, 19 July 2021, a statement was received by The Planner...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 16, 2021
SAACI has welcomed the government’s announcement made last week that a further extension has been made for TERS, the UIF’s financial support programme, with applications opening from 19 July 2021. The Southern African Association for...
