News
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...
News
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 26, 2021
South Africa’s local events, hospitality and tourism industries may see some reprieve as these sectors are allowed to operate under eased restrictions. In a much-anticipated announcement last night, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that...
MICE News
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...
MICE News
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...
News
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 17, 2021
Now in its 35th year, the International Institute for Peace through Tourism held a family meeting this past Friday. The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) this week held a family meeting to discuss the latest developments...
General Information
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...
Event News
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 14, 2021
South African speakers have been positioned on an international stage, with two of its local speakers recognised at the Global Speakers Federation. The Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) has, this past week, celebrated a...
MICE News
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 13, 2021
After a difficult year for the MICE industry, the organisers of the Women in MICE Awards have announced that the deadline for nominations will be extended to accommodate additional entries. The Planner Guru, producers of the annual Women in MICE...
MICE News
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 11, 2021
WATCH: From new convention centres to business interruption payouts, this instalment of The Planner Guru’s Industry News Wrap is an action-packed update on the latest MICE developments taking place locally and across the continent of Africa. ...
Event News
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 9, 2021
The Planner Guru, a leading source of business intelligence for the MICE industry, has been announced as an official media partner of the FAME Week Africa event, which takes place between 12-14 September 2021. The Planner Guru has...
Event News
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 8, 2021
The number of mergers and acquisitions in the event technology space are growing. Earlier this week, it was announced that the virtual events platform company, Hopin has snapped up Attendify to grow its event marketing offering. Hopin celebrated...
Event News
Shanna Jacobsen | Jul 4, 2021
Glenton de Kock, CEO of SAACI, on what the association has achieved during lockdown and how it is working to ensure the business events industry is supported in order to recover. RELATED: SAACI signs MoU with the City of Johannesburg
