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Seychelles began administering Covid-19 vaccines on Sunday, 10 January 2021. The republic’s president, H E Wavel Ramkalawan, took the very first dose (pictured above) – making him the first Head of State in Africa to do so. He was joined by roughly a [...]

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South African insurers Guardrisk and Santam have finally committed to pay out business interruption insurance claims arising from the pandemic. This follows three separate court cases – one against Santam by Ma-Afrika Hotels and The Stellenbosch Kitchen, and two against Guardrisk by Cafe [...]

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The IMEX Group has announced that IMEX 2021 has been cancelled. The show is a global event that attracts exhibitors and buyers from over 150 countries. It is therefore reliant on open international travel routes which, as a second wave sweeps around the [...]

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Join the voices of the African MICE community and

Join the voices of the African MICE community and take the African Perspectives on the MICE Industry survey today! Follow the link in our bio for the surveys, and to read more about this exciting project in the latest issue of #Meetingsmag and how you can become a partner. We look forward to hearing from you, and collaborating in the future! #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #AfricanMICE #Africaneventsindustry #businessevents #businesstourism #eventplanners #eventprofs #eventpros #eventsuppliers #eventclients #survey #collaborate #knowledge #knowledgeshare #empowerment #togetherwecan

Who's ready for a holiday? We are! 🙋 Wishing yo

Who's ready for a holiday? We are! 🙋
Wishing you a very happy & SAFE holidays. Please take care, and we'll see you in 2021! #StaySafe #HappyHolidays #TimeForAHoliday #BeResonsible #COVID19 #secondwave #HaveFunResponsibly #travel #summer #holidays #goodbye2020 #bringon2021 #seeyousoon

Fancy winning a unique SA experience or an overnig

Fancy winning a unique SA experience or an overnight stay somewhere? Here's your chance, with the #ExperiencesNotThings competition this festive season! 🏖 Exciting travel prizes are up for grabs, such as overnight stays or unique South African experiences collectively valued at R70 000. Follow the link in our bio to find out how to enter it now. The competition will run until 10 January 2021, with travel prizes being drawn from 11 to 31 January.
#saistravelready #SouthAfrica #travel #tourism #summerholidays #festiveseason #discoverSA #localislekker #memoriesforlife #makememories #win #competitiontime #competition #holidays #getaways #exploreSA

#Dayofreconciliation #democracy #dayofreconciliati

#Dayofreconciliation #democracy #dayofreconciliation2020 #freedom #southafrica #southafrican #rainbownation #desmondtutu #bettertogether #happyholidays #staysafe

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced ne

Last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced new Lockdown Level 1 regulations as South Africa heads into its second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out what this means for the hospitality and events sector with the link in our bio.
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The GM at The Maslow in Sandton, Herman Swart, sha

The GM at The Maslow in Sandton, Herman Swart, shares his experiences on business as ‘unusual’ in the SA #hospitality sector. Follow the link in our bio to find out more. #lockdowninSA #newnormal #SunInternational #travel #tourism #SouthAfricaIsTravelReady #hotel #healthandsafety #StaySafe #reopening #businesstravel #leisuretravel #rebuild #covid19

Premier Hotels & Resorts is growing its presence i

Premier Hotels & Resorts is growing its presence in KZN, with three properties set to open and re-open soon. This is part of their strategy to "secure a hotel presence in every major South African city". Follow the link in our bio to find out more. #newhotel #hospitality #Umhlanga #Durban #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricaIsTravelReady #WeAreOpen #PremierHotelCuttySark #travel #tourism #summerholidays #newdevelopment #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #conferencecentre #businesstravel #leisuretraval

The latest issue of #Meetingsmag is out! If you ca

The latest issue of #Meetingsmag is out! If you can't wait to receive your free copy in the post, you can read it right now. Just follow the link in our bio. 🤓 And if you haven't yet signed up for your free print subscription - why ever not?! Hurry up and do it now. You can also find the link for this in our bio. #eventprofs #eventpros #eventplanners #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #businessevents #businesstourism #RestartExpo #WomenInMICE #mentorship #contracts #POPI #socialmedia #micetravel #eventtrends #eventplanningideas

Help the MICE sector, and take part in the SAACI O

Help the MICE sector, and take part in the SAACI Official Industry Pulse survey using the link in our bio. The findings will help the industry plan a way forward and lobby government. #eventprofs #eventpros #MICEevents #businessevents #SAevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #businessevents #businesstourism #eventplanners #covid19 #lockdown #collaborate

We recently caught up with Lorin Bowen to find out

We recently caught up with Lorin Bowen to find out how she is getting through the COVID-19 pandemic and planning for the future. Follow the link in our bio to read her story, thus far. This is probably a familiar story for most event professionals... What are you doing to survive? #eventprofs #eventplanners #miceevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #businessevents #saevents #covid_19 #lockdown #hustle #keepgoing #wewillgetthroughthis

We attended the recent @EventGreening Forum's #Bui

We attended the recent @EventGreening Forum's #BuildBackBetter Master Class where we gained insights into what #eventprofs can do to create events that are both safe and sustainable. The best part? They're pretty easy to do! Follow the link in our bio to find out more. #EGFMasterClass #sustainableevents #sustainableeventideas #eventplanners #eventplanning #carbonfootprint #climatechange #reusable #reduce #reuse #procurement #supplychain #choosebetter #gogreen #knowbetterdobetter #sustainability #eventssouthafrica

Are you looking forward to the end of 2020? So are

Are you looking forward to the end of 2020? So are we! It's also why we decided to take a look at what trends we expect will be shaping the event landscape in 2021. Follow the link in our bio to find out what they are. #eventindustry #eventtrends #2021trends #newyearnewstart #MICEevents #businessevents #eventplanner #eventplanning #eventprofs #eventpros

A big congratulations to everyone who made the #Re

A big congratulations to everyone who made the #RestartExpo happen, on 25-26 November. The COVID health and safety protocols were thorough, while also being made as easy as possible for a seamless visitor experience. It was great to reconnect with lots of familiar faces and listen to the speakers at the seminar theatre speak about the big issues our sector is grappling with right now. We hope that this clear demonstration that our sector can reopen responsibly means we can restart the events sector ASAP. #MICEevents #businesstourism #businessevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #eventprofs #eventpros #eventplanners #eventsuppliers #eventservices #venues #conferencevenues #LightSAred #WeMakeEvents #ReadyToReopen #letsrebuild #buildbackbetter #DropTheCap #50PercentVenueCapacity #healthandsafetyfirst #responsibleevents

Let #eventprofs make a living. Relax event attenda

Let #eventprofs make a living. Relax event attendance capacities to 50% of the venue capacity with no maximum limit. #50PercentVenueCapacity #Dropthecap #restartexpo

You're invited to attend the #RestartExpo, and its

You're invited to attend the #RestartExpo, and its informative and interactive seminar programme, via livestream. Sign up with the link in our bio. #eventprofs #businessevents #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #eventpros #eventorganisers #eventplanner #exhibitions #restartevents #SAeventsindustry #WeAreReady #LightSAred #safetyfirst #wemakeevents

Congratulations to the @durbanicc for taking top h

Congratulations to the @durbanicc for taking top honours in two categories at the World MICE Awards™! Follow the link in our bio for the full story. #conventioncentre #leadingconventioncentre #AfricasBestConventionCentre2020 #SouthAfricasBestConventionCentre2020 #WorldMICEAwards #MICEevents #businessevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #eventprofs #eventplanners #eventpros

The Hyatt is opening in Cape Town this December!

The Hyatt is opening in Cape Town this December! Although the global hospitality sector has been hard hit by the pandemic, many brands are forging ahead with new property developments - which is so exciting to see. This new Hyatt-branded hotel will take over the former Hilton Cape Town City Centre property, and will offer 137 rooms, 3 food & beverage outlets, leisure facilities, an executive lounge and 122 sqm (1 312 square feet) of meeting space. This move fits with the brands strategy to expand its footprint in Africa, and especially Sub Saharan Africa. The Hyatt Regency Cape Town will be the 2nd Hyatt hotel in SA, and the 8th in Africa. #hospitality #travelandtourism #newhotel #CapeTown #SouthAfrica #Africa #CapeTowntourism #meetingspace #meetings #incentives #conferences #events #MICEevents #businessevents #businesstravel #businesstraveller #corporatetraveller #executivelounge #executives

Registrations are now open for the #RestartExpo! S

Registrations are now open for the #RestartExpo! Sign up here: https://www.restartexpo.co.za/ #exhibitions #exhibitionsinSA #exhibitionindustry #liveevents #facetofaceevents #COVID19inSA #lockdown #meetings #businessevents #meetingprofessionals #eventprofs #eventpros #safeevents #beresponsible #itcanbedone #wecandoit #weareready #timetorestart #reopenexhibitions #LightSAred #wemakeevents

Catching your first domestic flight in lockdown ca

Catching your first domestic flight in lockdown can be daunting. Flight Centre Travel Group shares some useful tips for a smooth return to the skies - follow the link in our bio to find out what they are. #lockdowninSA #flying #flyinginlockdown #domestictravel #southafrica #businesstravel #businesstraveller #corporatetravel #businesstrip #traveltips #flysafely #covid_19 #healthandsafety #airportlife #staysafe

For some handy copywriting tricks & tips for those

For some handy copywriting tricks & tips for those of you who do your digital marketing in-house, follow the link in our bio. (https://bit.ly/38ehweC) For more knowledge themed articles like this, don't forget to sign up for our Wednesday newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3mS0BCQ #marketing #digitalmarketing #copywriting #clickablecontent #improveyourwriting #knowledgehub #upyourgame #professionaldevelopment #doityourself #eventplanners #eventprofs #eventpros #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events

With the easing of restrictions, there is now an o

With the easing of restrictions, there is now an opportunity to demonstrate to South Africa that exhibitions and events can be hosted safely, with all the required #COVID19 health and safety protocols in place! Specialised Exhibitions and Johannesburg Expo Centre bring to you the #RestartExpo, which will showcase to government, industry, media, PCO’s, exhibitors and visitors, what exhibitions will look like post COVID-19, and that it can be done! Your health & safety is important to us! Save the date, registration opens soon! 👊 Follow the link in our bio for more details. #exhibitionindustry #eventsindustry #liveevents #facetoface #coronavirus #COVID19inSA #lockdown #healthandsafety #BeResponisble #businessevents #readytodobusiness #proofofconcept #safetyfirst #ReopeningGuidelines #eventsafetycouncil #eventprofs #eventpros

The SA events industry is continuing to come toget

The SA events industry is continuing to come together and collaborate... Most recently this included the Soweto Chapter (SOBEC) of the Township Events Business Council SA (TEBCO-SA) joining the South African Events Council, bringing the umbrella body's membership to 14 associations. Please follow the link in our bio for more details. #SAeventsindustry #SAevents #BetterTogether #Collaboration #StrongerTogether #SowetoBusinessEvents #TownshipEvents #ProudlySouthAfrican #SouthAfrica #MICEevents #businessevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #tourism #townshiptourism #businesstourism

Meet Hotel Sky - a new & futuristic SA hotel ventu

Meet Hotel Sky - a new & futuristic SA hotel venture that will use advanced tech like AI robots. To find out more, follow the link in our bio. #hotel #newhotel #SAhotel #hospitality #AIrobots #futuristic #SouthAfrica #Sandton #CapeTown #travelandtourism #dining #restaurant #entertainment

The Restart Expo, on 25-26 November 2020, will dem

The Restart Expo, on 25-26 November 2020, will demonstrate the local industry’s readiness to start safely hosting live exhibitions. Follow the link in our bio to find out more about it. #exhibitions #exhibitionindustry #SouthAfrica #liveexhibitions #liveevents #lockdownlevel1 #lockdowninSA #WeMakeEvents #WeAreReady #businessevents #makebusinesshappen #TheRestartExpo

Entries are still open for the Women in MICE ment

Entries are still open for the Women in MICE mentorship programme, brought to you by The Planner Guru & Queen Ramotsehoa, executive coach at the Tsheto Leadership and Coaching Academy. Find out more with the link in our bio.
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#WomenInMICE #MICEevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #businessevents #businesswomen #womeninbusiness #mentor #mentorship #mentorthementor #professionaldevelopment #careergrowth

Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in

Get the week’s MICE industry news highlights in a quick 2-minute video, brought to you by The Planner.
This week we look at the launch of the Soweto Industry Chambers and Councils Forum; ONOMO Hotels Group’s COVID-19 protocols; and the visa-free status granted to 11 countries when visiting South Africa. #MICEevents #businessevents #MICEindustry #eventsindustry #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #eventprofs #eventpros #eventplanners #eventssector #lockdown #lockdowninSA #COVID19 #newsroundup #SouthAfrica

Need some tips on overcoming webinar fatigue? Look

Need some tips on overcoming webinar fatigue? Look no further... just follow the link in our bio. #webinarfatigue #Zoomfatigue #virtualevents #onlinemeetings #webinars #technology #eventprofs #eventpros #MICEevents #businessevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #wellbeing #health

Read our latest issue of #Meetingsmag hot off the

Read our latest issue of #Meetingsmag hot off the press! Follow the link in our bio. Inside you'll discover: ** MICE opportunities in Africa
** Risk management post-COVID
** Are year-end functions still relevant?
** Ideal escapes - spring safaris & more
** The Big Interview with MD of Garona Communications & Projects Presley Mokatedi
** Budgeting and planning your hybrid event
** Hotel Covid-19 Plus lots more! #eventprofs #eventpros #MICEevents #businessevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #businesstourism #Africa #SouthAfrica #COVID19 #riskmanagement #yearendfunctions #idealescapes #hybridevents #eventbudgets #hotels #hospitality #healthandsafety

We have created a new job board on The Planner, fo

We have created a new job board on The Planner, for people offering and seeking employment opportunities in the MICE events sector. If you have an opportunity that you would like to advertise with us for free, please send the details to our Editor. (Follow the link in our bio.) And if you're looking for new work prospects - keep an eye out for when this goes live. #eventprofs #careeropportunity #professional #professionaldevelopment #careergrowth #workopportunity #eventpros #MICEevents #businessevents #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #businesstravel #businesstourism #jobboard #jobs #findyourpassion #findajob

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Conversations with Women

Don’t miss tomorrow’s Conversations with Women In MICE webinar where we will be discussing the critical role that women play in not just environmental sustainability but also socio-economic upliftment. Follow the link in our bio for more details and to register. #WomenInMICE #WiM #eventprofs #eventpros #professionaldevelopment #femaleempowerment #webinar #MICE #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #events #sustainable #sustainability #gogreen #environment #socialdevelopment #community #people #planet #prosperity #betterforall

The tourism industry took up the #JerusalemaChalle

The tourism industry took up the #JerusalemaChallenge this past week - catch the video with the link in our bio. #SouthAfricaIsTravelReady #IAmTourism #travelandtourism #VisitSouthAfrica #Tourism #COVID19 #lockdown #lockdownSA #internationaltravel #businesstourism #meetings #HeritageMonth #HeritageDay

"Every mentor needs a mentor," says Queen Ramotse

"Every mentor needs a mentor," says Queen Ramotsehoa, executive coach at the Tsheto Leadership and Coaching Academy. Apply now for The Planner Guru & Queen's Women in MICE mentorship programme, and get the skills and confidence you need to help other women grow in their MICE career. #StrongerTogether Click on the link in our bio for more details. #WomenInMICE #MentorTheMentor #MICEevents #eventprofs #eventpros #meetings #incentives #conferences #exhibitions #professionalwomen #careerdevelopment #mentor #mentorship #leadership #resilience

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