Throughout 2021, ATTA will be taking a “snapshot” at the end of each month from the perspective of accommodation providers, DMCs, tour operators and agents, and private guides. Download the results of the March snapshot survey here. READ: ATTA’s...
Africa Travel Week report back success
Africa Travel Week (ATW), which incorporates both World Travel Market Africa (WTM Africa) and International Luxury Travel Market Africa (ILTM Africa), ran from 7 to 9 April. For the first time, the event was held as a fully virtual trade show,...
Scan Display’s expanded printing portfolio
The team at Scan Print, Scan Display’s printing division Scan Display has increased its large format print offering to include branding solutions such as custom wallpaper available in seven different textures, vinyl and PVC branding, indoor...
ibtm Africa unpacks the future of business events in 2021 and beyond
Anita Mendiratta, Founder & MD of ANITA MENDIRATTA & Associates and the moderator for this session This year, ibtm Africa, the leading African conference for the MICE sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions), is running...
What should the events industry expect & plan for in 2021?
One upside to the pandemic dragging on is that we know more about the novel coronavirus disease known as Covid-19 or SARS-CoV-2, and how to better respond to it. We can also patch together this information and start to see what the future of our...
SA’s MICE sector: A SWOT analysis
A SWOT analysis – identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats – can be a simple but powerful tool to help guide business strategies. But it need not only apply to businesses. Here, Mike Lord, MD of Alliance Safety and Interim-Chair...
Thank your healthcare hero with a trip to Zanzibar
South Africa’s healthcare workers have shouldered the brunt of the pandemic, with long hours working in difficult circumstances to care for those worst afflicted by Covid-19. To thank them, the Flight Centre Travel Group is giving away four...
AIPC, ICCA and UFI release third updated and expanded Good Practice Guide for re-opening business events
As more countries start to re-open business events, a lot is at stake to ensure things go smoothly. This includes upholding varying Covid-19 protocols to minimise associated health risks, build customer and visitor confidence, and adhere to local...
Announcing a new event: FAME Week Africa
Reed Exhibitions Africa, in partnership with the Host City of Cape Town, has announced a new event: FAME Week Africa. The inaugural event will take place from 13-15 September 2021 as a hybrid event, bringing together creative industry professionals...
Registrations are open for IBTM Africa
IBTM Africa, the leading conference for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) industry in Africa, will be running as part of Africa Travel Week Virtual, from 7-9 April 2021. This year’s conference content is focused on inspiring...
Africa Travel Week 2021 to include LGBTQ+ tourism on its agenda
The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) has joined up with WTM Africa 2021 to present a new LGBTQ+ travel event called EQUAL Africa. EQUAL Africa stands for EQUAL Love, Rights, Experiences & Opportunities. It will feature three...
SA Tourism and Netflix SA to collaborate and share destination South Africa with the world
South African Tourism (SA Tourism) today announced an exciting new collaboration with Netflix, the world’s leading streaming service with 204 million members in 190 countries around the world. The two entities have committed to explore...