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South Africa: The ultimate incentive destination

The Incentive Planner explores why South Africa is the ultimate choice for incentive travel, highlighting the pivotal role of the South Africa National Convention Bureau (SANCB) in elevating and supporting incentive travel programmes. Incentive travel is more than just a reward – it’s an investment in motivation, loyalty, and meaningful connections. South Africa, with its breathtaking landscapes, outstanding service providers, and world-class infrastructure, stands out as a leading destination for businesses seeking to inspire and reward...

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COP29 reminds the events industry of their pledge

Global sustainability leaders gathered online during COP29 to reflect on the progress of the Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative so far and shared some emerging tools and AI that are helping organisations on their journey. Almost a decade ago, the world’s leaders signed the Paris Agreement to try and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius. Recognising its role as one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, the events industry launched the Net-Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative in 2021 at COP26 to address the...

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Balancing intrinsic and extrinsic employee motivation

By Andrew Solomon, Client Strategy Director and Lianne Booth, Strategic Project Director at Achievement Awards Group   Motivation is a driving force behind employee behaviour, productivity and satisfaction. When designing an employee rewards and recognition programme, it’s essential to understand the distinction between intrinsic motivation (internal satisfaction) and extrinsic motivation (external rewards) and why both are critical to fostering a thriving, engaged workforce.   Extrinsic motivation: External incentives Behaviourist...

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Tech, sustainability + wellness are key in 2025 – RX Africa

Personalisation has long led the conversation when it comes to trends in the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) space. But for Carol Weaving, Managing Director RX Africa, advances in technology, sustainability and wellness are all important trends as we head into 2025. β€œWellness and sustainability often go hand-in-hand, as guests recognise that all efforts to produce seasonal, sustainable menus, reduce plastic, save energy or purify the air at events actually have a direct impact on their health and well-being too,” says...
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Meetings magazine represents the MICE and business tourism sectors, featuring the latest news, industry opinions, special reports, trends and how-to’s. It is published every second month.

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The Meetings & Event Planner annual publication is an essential resource for event planners, cataloguing the industry's leading venues and suppliers in a way that makes it easy to find the perfect solution for your next event.

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This special focus annual publication provides original content specific to its niche market, including expert interviews, best practice tips and case studies, as well as the latest research findings, industry trends and trending destinations.

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African Pride Melrose Arch

African Pride Melrose Arch is not just a place to stay, it’s an invitation to come together and explore the soul of Southern Africa. Immerse yourself in the warmth of Africa Pride’s hospitality, savour the flavours of local cuisine, and embark on journeys that uncover hidden gems of this vast and vibrant continent.

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Event Synthesis

Event Synthesis is renowned for its comprehensive eventing solutions that span across Africa. As a full-service agency, it excels in conference facilitation, event and project management, event safety consultation, RSVP management, as well as sports, travel management, and corporate gifting solutions. Proudly holding a Level 2 B-BEEE certification, Event Synthesis operates with a national and international footprint, bringing its expertise to a wide array of clients and projects.

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