SA’s Industry’s 2025 Budget Wish List: What They Want (and Need)
South Africa's 2025 Budget: Industry leaders reveal their priorities for boosting tourism and economic growth.
Anna Basi
With over a decade in the MICE sector, Anna Basi is a top writer known for her deep industry expertise and engaging content. An avid traveler and skilled networker, Anna’s global insights and connections enrich her writing, making her a leading voice in the industry.
International Meeting Planners: 5 Key Travel Document Updates
Five key changes to international travel documents in 2025 will impact your attendees; learn how to avoid airport hassles.
Fam Trips: Closing the Gap & Changing Perceptions for Event Planners
A South African fam trip showcasing diverse experiences to 100 ANZ travel agents (Feb 16-17, 2024) boosted bookings and countered misperceptions.
Tanzania’s Tourism Faces Growth Challenges, Fam Trips Boost Awareness, and Travel Document Updates
Tanzania's tourism boom demands strategic planning; South Africa's fam trips reshape perceptions; key travel document changes impact international event planners.
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront Sees Record Festive Footfall and More
Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront draws 3 million visitors; Africa’s youth drive tourism innovation; Safair leads global punctuality rankings.
Vietnam’s African Tourist Arrivals Drop, ICAO Ministers Meet on Sustainability, and Egypt Gears Up for ATF25
Vietnam sees a slight dip in African tourists; ICAO ministers discuss sustainable aviation; Egypt prepares for ATF25 to boost Africa’s tourism.
Inclusive Event Planning, Zambia’s UN Tourism Summit, and Aviation’s Green Future
How to design inclusive events, Zambia hosts UN Tourism Summit 2025, and aviation leaders commit to sustainability at the Global Aviation Summit.
ECOWAS Plans Airfare Cuts, TGCSA Offers Free Grading, and More
ECOWAS targets lower airfare taxes by 2026; South Africa offers free venue grading for G20; Alain St. Ange to speak on smart tourism in Egypt.
Lagos Expands Red Line Service, Fancourt Unveils New Golf Course, and Budget-Friendly Catering Tips
Lagos Red Line boosts daily trips; Fancourt debuts The Links Experience; cost-effective catering swaps help planners stay within budget.
Lagos-Abuja High-Speed Rail Secures $16B, Apple Unveils Event App
Nigeria’s high-speed rail project lands $16B funding; Apple launches a streamlined event management app with AI-driven invitations.