TOP 10 GEN Z TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR 2023
Young, adventurous, with an appreciation for culture, and very independent, generation Z has big travel plans for 2023. These young travellers prefer solo travel over traveling with friends and appreciate great culture in affordable destinations rather than luxury resorts. Thus, these 10 Gen Z travel...
WHAT’S THE NEXT BIG THING IN LUXURY TRAVEL?
Luxury travel is bouncing back, but the sector is looking anything but the same. New trends have taken root and are shaking up the world of affluent travel. These include a boom in experiential travel at the high end of the market, retreats with a strong...
SHOULD YOU CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON VACATION?
SHOULD YOU CHECK YOUR EMAIL ON VACATION? It’s surprising what strong opinions there are about whether to check your emails when you’re on vacation. The truth is, that one’s inbox looms large, no matter your line of work nor how far you’ve strayed from your desk. It’s...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IF AN ‘SSSS’ CODE SHOWS UP ON YOUR BOARDING PASS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW IF AN 'SSSS' CODE SHOWS UP ON YOUR BOARDING PASS SSSS stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection. It’s the Transportation Security Administration’s way of flagging airline passengers for “enhanced” screening. An SSSS code stamped on your boarding pass overrides pre-approval through a...
BEST INFINITY POOLS IN THE WORLD
18 OF THE BEST INFINITY POOLS IN THE WORLD, FROM CRUISE SHIP DECKS TO SAFRI LODGES The world’s top infinity pools are all about blurring the lines between the man-made and the natural. Hanging out in infinity swimming pools allows swimmers to immerse themselves in stunning landscapes...
WHO ARE THE WORLD’S BEST AIRLINES FOR 2022?
WHO ARE THE WORLD'S BEST AIRLINES FOR 2022? Regarded as 'the Oscars of the aviation industry', Skytrax's 2022 World Airline Awards saw the industry gather at the Langham Hotel in London, United Kingdom, on Friday, 23 September to celebrate the first in-person event in two years. The...
9 REASONS TO LOVE MAURITIUS
9 REASONS TO LOVE MAURITIUS Mauritius is an exclusive Island, says Ashwin Cahoolessur, an officer at the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority. There are no low-cost flights, and half of the island’s 101 hotels have five stars. Unlike other islands in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius isn’t focused...
8 TRENDS SHAPING TODAYS EVENTS
8 TRENDS SHAPING TODAYS EVENTS The event planning industry is changing and fast. Even though trends are changing fast, there’s still good news – if you stay on top of things, you can be that event planner that everybody in the industry wants. The key is to...
HOW TO SURVIVE THE MAD DASH TO THE END OF THE YEAR
HOW TO SURVIVE THE MAD DASH TO THE END OF THE YEAR It’s officially the start of the mad dash to the end of the year. If you already feel like you’re sprinting, well there’s going to be a lot of pressure to pick up the...
6 TIPS TO PLANNING SALES KICKOFF EVENTS IN 2023
6 TIPS TO PLANNING SALES KICKOFF EVENTS IN 2023 1. Communications and Marketing Even though you're marketing to an internal audience, it’s still highly important to build a communication and marketing plan. Attendees don’t just need to know when and where the event is,...
10 WAYS TO WORK SMARTER, NOT HARDER
Working hard has long been considered the path to success. Hard work is equated with increased financial gain and personal achievements. Adopting to smarter working practices can help you reach these goals more efficiently. Adopting even a few of the ideas outlined in this article could...
TOP 8 EVENT INDUSTRY TRENDS FOR 2022 & 2023
The global pandemic had a resounding impact on the $1.5 trillion worldwide events industry. The past two years witnessed a swifter and heavier dependency on technology, with more and more organizations embracing online platforms in light of social distancing and lockdown norms. Event planners had...
12 ICEBREAKERS FOR TEAM MEETINGS
The best icebreakers promote an inclusive atmosphere, stimulate better brainstorming sessions and strengthen relationships between colleagues. When you are working on a new team, small group icebreakers can help you get to know your team member and set a strong standard of collaboration and respect....
WHAT IS TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY? AND 5 TIPS TO OVERCOME IT
If you find yourself constantly busy, stressed, and unable to “turn off,” you’re not alone. Workaholism or “going the extra mile” no matter the cost, risks your wellbeing, both physical and mental, along with missed social events or ignoring your own sleep, exercise, or health....
10 WAYS TO WORK SMARTER AND NOT HARDER
10 ways to work smarter and not harder SMART Targets SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timed. Specific – Make your goal specific so you can visualize the outcome Measurable – How you measure the success of the goal Achievable – It needs to push you without...
SOME OF THE BEST WINERIES AROUND CAPE TOWN
Some of the Best Wineries around Cape Town Along with world-class vino, the Cape’s wine routes deliver breathtaking beauty, eye-catching architecture—heritage Cape Dutch manor houses alongside ultra-modern cellars—and a generous dollop of South African hospitality. Forward-thinking wineries, from Constantia to Stellenbosch, have become lifestyle destinations in...
MOVING FROM VIRTUAL TO HYBRID EVENTS
Moving From Virtual to Hybrid Events Face-to-face in-person meetings will re-emerge after this pandemic passes. As they do, hybrid meetings will be a bridge for those not able or wanting to attend the event in person. In the long term, hybrid meetings will likely remain a...
HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT DURING STRESSFUL TIMES
HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT IN STRESSFUL TIMES Professionals are no strangers to burnout. As a matter of fact, event planner is consistently high up on the list of most stressful jobs. But when you add the pressure of having to readjust to remote work, a global...
VIRTUAL AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
It is time we talk about virtual audience engagement as there is a lot of unknown ground surrounding virtual events. From choosing a platform to re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. When it comes to virtual events, you are not just competing with...