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IFES and AMPROFEC partnership to strengthen exhibition industry

IMAGE CAPTION: At the signing of the IFES and AMPROEC MoU (from left): Alejandro Escalante, Steve Riches, Julio César Bojórquez Hernández, Gregor Bischkopf Francisco Collazo Ortega, Guillermo Vega Porras, Luis Felipe Valdez   The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) and the Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales de Ferias, Exposiciones y Convenciones (AMPROFEC) have formalised a new strategic partnership, marking a significant step towards greater industry collaboration and knowledge sharing. The Memorandum of...

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The 6th Annual ROAR Awards: Celebrating Resilience and Innovation in the Exhibition Industry

The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) is thrilled to host the 6th Annual ROAR Awards, set to take place on 27th March 2025 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. This prestigious event honours excellence within the exhibition industry, highlighting those who have demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation. Under the theme FORGING STRENGTH: CELEBRATING RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION, the 2025 ROAR Awards will shine a spotlight on the unwavering commitment and creativity of exhibition professionals. These awards serve as a...

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Minor Hotels launches new brand identity to fuel strategic growth

Minor Hotels has unveiled its evolution into a guest-facing masterbrand and reinforced its commitment to creating innovative and insightful hospitality experiences that deliver what matters most to its guests. The brand refresh marks a significant milestone for the global hospitality group as it paves the way to add nearly 300 properties to its portfolio by the end of 2027. It also follows the 2018 acquisition of NH Hotel Group, now operating as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, which tripled the group’s global footprint. Ian Di Tullio,...

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Cape Town to host the inaugural Festival of Eventing

Mark your calendars for August 8-9, 2025, when the Festival of Eventing launches at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. This isn’t just an event – it’s a celebration of African eventing at its finest, shining a global spotlight on the innovation, talent, and expertise driving Africa’s event industry forward. Coinciding with Women’s Day celebrations in South Africa, the event will honour the phenomenal women shaping the industry, while showcasing the region’s leading-edge solutions and groundbreaking achievements.   A...
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Sun International – Sun City

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Pilanesberg, one of South Africa’s most scenic locations, the Sun City resort is a world unto itself and has earned its reputation as Africa’s Kingdom of Pleasure.

Located on the border of the Pilanesberg National Game Park, and just a two-hour drive from Johannesburg, or a short 40-minute flight, Sun City is the perfect getaway destination.

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Nikki Bush

Nikki Bush is a powerhouse speaker who will take your conference or event to the next level. Nikki speaks human and her distinctive style, authenticity, vulnerability and authority will have your audience riveted from beginning to end.
Her impact lasts long after she has left the stage. This is known as ‘The Nikki Effect’.
Her customised presentations take the form of:
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– Team ignition
– Women’s empowerment
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– Dancing with disruption
– It doesn’t have to be lonely at the top
– When ‘what if’ happens
– Which jacket are you wearing now?
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