Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 24, 2023
As the 2023 Rugby World Cup fever, that has swept across the sporting world, comes to an end this weekend, the anticipation and excitement have been undeniable. Sports managers tasked with arranging accommodations for their traveling teams face a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 24, 2023
Having the right size rooms or a good location isn’t enough to guarantee a venue is right for your event. Make sure you overlook nothing, with this comprehensive checklist for venue site visits. This checklist was originally published in The...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 15, 2023
Just because it’s back to work, doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! With its many Blue Flag Beaches, quality golf courses, extensive nature trails, and world-class facilities, the KZN South Coast is the ideal bleisure destination for all work events....
Shanna Jacobsen | Sep 29, 2022
The swish Melrose Arch Precinct is home to four Marriott properties. The Planner Guru delivers some insights into what makes each of these venues unique. Set within the eclectic Melrose Arch Precinct in Johannesburg, the Marriott Melrose Arch...
Angela Barter | Jul 24, 2022
As activity within the events industry starts picking up, Angela Barter advises us on how to avoid the dangers of greenwashing. As event attendees, delegates, hosts, sponsors and partners become increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 3, 2022
Organising and hosting an event is a costly and resource-intensive affair; during a time when budgets are much tighter, unnecessary expenditure isn’t an option. Join theplanner.guru as we navigate through what essentials and add-ons can be...
Shanna Jacobsen | May 20, 2022
Do event organisers understand attendees’ needs, wants and desires? Liz Lathan, CMP, CMO, and a co-founder of Haute Companies, took it upon herself to identify attendees’ pet peeves to create The Attendee Bill of Rights: A Guide to...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 17, 2021
The global rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations has seen several unconventional locations take on the role of temporary vaccination centres around the world – including convention and exhibition sites. To help these venues navigate this new use, a good...
Shanna Jacobsen | Apr 2, 2020
Downings Marquee Rentals is celebrating a major milestone, as the company turns 20 in 2020! Meetings talks to the Downings team to understand what it takes to deliver an exceptional service offering that has stood the test of time and become a...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 30, 2020
At the end of March, AIPC, the International Association of Convention Centres and UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition industry, released a guide to good practices for venues in the management of health and operational challenges...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 29, 2020
The venue choice plays a significant role in any event’s success; so how do event planners choose the ‘right’ venue? There are a lot of factors that need to be considered, but interestingly a study by the International Live Events Association...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 28, 2020
It is of paramount importance that all temporary structures utilised by the public are safe, particularly in respect of fire or poor weather. Moreover, procedures must be implemented that conform with international best practice, says Richard...
